Rooster’s Blues House rocks through the holidays
OXFORD TOWN – Ole Miss’ annual mass exodus went off without a hitch last week but Rooster’s Blues House rocks on without missing a beat. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has information about the popular blues venue and owner Scott Michael’s (pictured) plan for keeping the holiday season festive for Oxford locals. (December 22, 2010, Page 5)
Proud Larry’s hosts A Tacky Townie Christmas
OXFORD TOWN – Tate Moore (pictured), Jimbo Mathus and The Posey Family Band join forces with Jay Lang, Dickey Do & The Don’ts, The Minor Adjustments and Alice Walker for “A Tacky Townie Christmas” on Friday night (Dec. 17) at Proud Larry’s. All proceeds from the show will benefit The Oxford-Lafayette Interfaith Compassion Ministry. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has photos and details. (December 16, 2010, Page 5)
Blues musicians raise funds for funeral
A benefit concert at the Foxfire Ranch at 6 tonight will help to pay for funeral costs for Junior Burnside who died on Saturday, three weeks after his wife. Foxfire Ranch is at 1465 Old Oxford Road in Waterford, 10 miles outside Oxford off Highway 7 North heading towards Holly Springs. Donations may be accepted if unable to attend by e-mailing Sara Brown at drsarad@gmail.com (December 10, 2010, Page 12A)
Ray Cashman to play Rooster’s Blues House
OXFORD TOWN – When most venues choose to scale back or even close their doors all together during the holiday season, Rooster’s Blues House keeps the heat up and the lights on, serving up the best blues in the region. Catch Ray Cashman and his blazing version of Delta blues tomorrow night (Friday, Dec. 10) as he brings in the holiday season at Rooster’s Blues House. Page 7 in this week’s edition of Oxford Town has full details. (December 9, 2010, Page 7)
Music in the Hall reaches out
OXFORD TOWN – Are you a fan of Music in the Hall? Daniel Morrow certainly is and he’s looking to improve the production. With soaring costs (and a soaring vision), Morrow is reaching out to the Oxford-Lafayette community to help improve his nationally recognized show. Page 12 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has all the information you need to help keep this awesome local tradition alive and thriving via Music in the Hall’s Kickstarter Campaign. (December 9, 2010, Page 11)
The Yes Virginias reunite to liven up holiday season
OXFORD TOWN – Oxford’s favorite holiday band, the Yes Virginias, have reunited and are headed to a venue or an event near you. Page 20 in this week’s Oxford Town has information on the band and its upcoming busy holiday schedule which begins with three gigs in Lafayette County this Saturday, Dec. 4 (Taylor Holiday Farmers’ Market, Water Valley Christmas Parade and the Taylor Christmas Parade). Check out the quirky-cool holiday band in this week’s issue. (December 2, 2010, Page 20)
Synergy Brass Quintet rings in season at Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – The Synergy Brass Quintet will ring in the holiday season with two shows on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Page 12 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details. And, be sure to check out Page 17 which features another great Ford Center seasonal event, the University of Mississippi Choral Department’s Holiday concert set for Dec. 2. (December 2, 2010, Page 12)
