Oxford Town #969
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – The UM Concert Singers wrap up the Ford Center’s 2011-12 season tonight (March 
with a performance of Bach’s “Mass in B Minor;” Jim Dandy’s Black Oak Arkansas returns to Rooster’s Blues House on Saturday, March 10; Thacker Mountain Radio returns to Off Square Books tonight at 6 featuring music by the Pine Hill Haints and the Bonfire Orchestra; Two stick features two great rock bands on Friday, March 9 – Naked Gods and The Diamond Center; and the Oxford Film Freak (Melanie Addington) spotlights a group of Ole Miss Students who are making a “mockumentary” student project. CLICK HERE to download Oxford Town No. 969 in PDF format (March 8, 2012)
Jim Dandy’s Black Oak Arkansas returns to Rooster’s Blues House March 10
OXFORD TOWN – James “Jim Dandy” Mangrum (pictured here) returns to Rooster’s Blues house this Saturday (March 10) for an acoustic performance of the songs that have defined the band since the mid-1960s. Don’t miss this rare chance to catch the timeless fusion of two rock ‘n’ roll legends – Black Oak Arkansas and Jim Dandy. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town (No. 969) has details of the FREE show that’ll send us all into a major Spring Break bliss. (March 8, 2012, Page 7)
TMR gets ‘Witchy’ tonight at Off Square Books on March 10
OXFORD TOWN – Thacker Mountain Radio returns to Off Square Books this evening at 6 with tales of the supernatural. Thacker’s visiting author will be Jonathan Odell (“The Healing”) who will conjure a witchy woman from the Civil War. Musical guests will be the Pine Hill Haints (pictured here) and the Bonfire Orchestra. Turn to Page 12 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town (No. 969) for complete details about tonight’s broadcast. (March 8, 2012, Page 12)
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Artist/musician Jon Langford visits TMR, Soutshide Gallery and Two Stick Sushi Bar
OXFORD TOWN – Artist, musician and “Champion of misfits” Jon Langford is set for performances and art exhibitions all over Oxford this weekend, beginning with Thacker Mountain Radio tonight (Thursday, March 1) at Off Square Books. Pages 7 and 12 in Oxford Town No. 968 has tons of information about the native Welshman who now calls Chicago home. And, if you can’t make the TMR broadcast this evening, plan to hit Two Stick on Friday, March 2, for an acoustic performance by Langford who is in town supporting an exhibit of his works at Southside Gallery. (March 1, 2012, Page 7, 12)
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Kinky Friedman set for TMR and Proud Larry’s tonight (Thursday, Feb. 23)
OXFORD TOWN – In the 2006 race for Texas governor, Kinky Friedman, best-selling mystery novelist and musician, came in a close fourth on the ticket. Luckily for us (these days), Kinky is free. Free to tour and sip tequila and write books (a new mystery with Billy Bob Thornton) and record songs, including an upcoming album with Willie Nelson. Friedman is in town today (Thursday, Feb. 23) and is scheduled to appear on Thacker Mountain Radio at 6 p.m. at Off Square Books and later tonight at Proud Larry’s. Turn to Page 6 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town (No. 967) to read Jim Dees’ breakdown of Friedman and what to expect from the “gonzo troubadour” tonight on the Square. (February 23, 2012, Page 6)
EDUganda benefit set for The Blind Pig this Friday
OXFORD TOWN – EDUganda (formerly Hope for Africa established in 2007) is an organization touting a mission of providing basic opportunities to the people of Uganda — more specifically, ensuring that Ugandan children are given access to quality education. On Friday night (Feb 24), The Blind Pig will play host to a concert benefitting the humanitarian group. Local bands Aerial Attack and The Da Vincis will provide the jam. Turn to Page 12 in Oxford Town No. 967 for more information about this important event. (February 23, 2012, Page 12)
Oxford Town #966
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors (pictured on the OT cover this week) are currently touring the U.S. and return to Proud Larry’s on Friday, Feb. 17, with Jillian Edwards set to open the show; Arts Talk columnist Andi Bedsworth catches us up with what’s happening at Southside Gallery, The University Museum, the Powerhouse and Bozarts Gallery in Water Valley; Auditions are announced for the next Oxford Shakespeare Festival set for June of this year; Theatre Oxford gives us a sneak peek at its next production, “Glengarry Glen Ross;” and Thacker Mountain Radio returns to Off Square Books tonight (Thursday, Feb. 16) featuring the Minor Adjustments, author Charles Reagan Wilson and Oxford’s latest “resident,” Tyler Bryant. CLICK HERE to download the complete issue in PDF format. (February 16, 2012)
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors return to Proud Larry’s
OXFORD TOWN – Turn to Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town (No. 966) to see what Drew and the gang have been up to since their last visit to Oxford in April of last year. Hint: Even if you already possess the band’s latest album, “Chasing Someday,” you’ll definitely want to revisit the new version. The Nashville quintet returns to Proud Larry’s tomorrow night (Feb. 17) with folk musician Jillian Edwards set to open the show. Pictured here are Drew and his wife, Ellie, Holcomb. (February 16, 2012, Page 7)
