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Billy Joe Shaver plays Proud Larry’s next Wednesday
OXFORD TOWN – Country music legend Billy Joe Shaver lost parts of three fingers, broke his back, suffered a heart attack and had a quadruple bypass, had a steel plate put in his neck and 136 stitches in his head, fought drugs and booze and spent all the money he had and married two women a total of five times. Who is this guy? Find out on Page 6 of this week’s issue of Oxford Town as Shaver prepares for a show at Proud Larry’s on Wednesday, Dec. 7, AND a cameo appearance in Oxford Town columnist Jim Dees’ weekly feature “Lies and Other Truths.” (December 1, 2011, Page 6)
David Bazan and band headed to Proud Larry’s
OXFORD TOWN – After dabbling in organized rock since 1995, preacher’s kid and solicitous musician David Bazan has hit overdrive and is set for a show at Proud Larry’s on Friday, Dec. 2, as he tours in support of his new album, “Strange Negotiations.” Turn to Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town to get more information on Bazan, his band, his new album and his upcoming show at Proud Larry’s. (December 1, 2011, Page 5)
Ground Zero gives sneak peek at 2012 Sunflower Festival
OXFORD TOWN – Blues vixon/bassist Heather Crosse (pictured here) and other living blues legends joined in the jam at Groud Zero in Clarksdale on Thanksgiving Eve as organizers of the Sunflower Festival gave patrons a sneak peek of what to expect at the 25th Anniversary version of the popular festival to be held next August in Clarksdale. Page 12 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town gives you your very own preview of next year’s annual Sunflower Festival held in the scorching hot Mississippi Delta. (December 1, 2011, Page 12)
More Faulkner movies in our future?
Here’s some exciting news for fans of William Faulkner: David Milch’s Redboard Productions has entered into an agreement with the William Faulkner Literary Estate to produce films and television series based on Faulkner’s vast body of works. The deal, according to a news release issued this morning by the Bing Communications Group in Los Angeles, notes that the agreement covers all 19 novels and 125 short stories in the estate, “as well as other works, with the exception of those currently contracted with other parties.” (November 30, 2011)
Oxford Town #954
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Shannon McNally (on the OT cover) & Hot Sauce return to Proud Larry’s for a post-Thanksgiving Friday night show; VOX PRESS returns to the Powerhouse on Tuesday, Nov. 29; Oxford Town Lifestyle Columnist George Atkins puts herself in a turkey’s shoes (talons?) this holiday season; Oxford Town senior columnist Jim Dees pens his annual salute to Thanksgiving; and OT sports columnist Steven Godfrey serves up an interesting idea of what the Rebels should do this Saturday evening in Starkville … FORFEIT. CLICK HERE to download the complete issue in PDF format — AND — HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Oxford Town and the Oxford EAGLE. (November 23, 2011)
VOX PRESS returns to the Powerhouse
OXFORD TOWN – VOX PRESS presents “Noises from the Nerve Center Collective,” an evening of experimental music and literature, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center on University Avenue in Oxford. The event is part of a documetary project and is free and open to the public. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has more information on VOX PRESS and its upcoming event at the Powerhouse next Tuesday. (November 23, 2011, Page 5)
Shannon returns to Proud Larry’s with Hot Sauce in tow
OXFORD TOWN – One of Oxford’s favorite musicians, Shannon McNally (on the OT cover this week), helps ring in the holiday season this Friday night at Proud Larry’s as she and her band, Hot Sauce, returns to Oxford. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has more information on one of Mississippi’s favorite daughters as she sets for her Friday night holiday jam at Larry’s. (November 23, 2011, Page 7)
Rooster’s rolls on through holiday weekend
OXFORD TOWN – What holiday? Bluesman Blind Mississippi Morris (pictured) returns to Rooster’s Blues House on Friday, Nov. 25, as Rooster’s owner Scott Michael keeps the heat on and the music screaming this holiday season while many other venues choose to close their doors. On Thanksgiving night, Kenny Brown is set to take the Rooster’s upstairs stage. Even with area venue closings this weekend, Oxford Town’s community calendar on Page 4 is still chock full of great listings like this one. Check it out by downloading Oxford Town issue No. 954. (November 23, 2011, Page 4)
