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Hoover awaits Rebel baseball; apathy awaits its fan base
THE GODFREY SHOW – Oxford Town sports columnist Steven Godfrey and his sidekick, young Banks, continue their analysis of the Rebels baseball team as they travel to Hoover, Ala., for the SEC Baseball Tournament where they discuss at length the Rebels chances in the post season. Tune in to Godfrey’s column this week and see if indeed he and Banks “blend in with actual, loyal fans.” (May 27, 2010, Page 8)
Outdoor class captures Oxford on canvas
Dustin Milewski is one of several students who have taken their canvases in tow around Lafayette County to paint their interpretation of local landscapes. They’re part of the plein air art class taught by University of Mississippi art teacher Philip Jackson. (May 21, 2010, Page 1B)
Oxford Town #875
In this week’s issue of Oxford Town, the St. Louis band Kentucky Knife Fight is set to rock Parrish’s on Friday, May 21; Author Lee Child visits Off Square Books on Thursday, May 20, at 5; legendary blues musician Paul Geremia will play Rooster’s Blues House in a rare local performance; the Hill Country Harmonica Retreat begins a weekend of festivities beginning at Rooster’s Blues House on Friday; and Oxford Film Freak features movie maker Joe York as he continues to accumulate awards for his work; and Oxford Town columnist Jim Dees re-visits the oil spill travesty in the Gulf. View the complete Oxford Town edition in PDF format. (May 21, 2010)
York’s “Smokes and Ears” popular at Tupelo Film Festival
OXFORD TOWN – It would have to take something pretty special for me to become fascinated with pig ears. But then, Joe York’s documentaries typically fit the bill to give me a new perspective on a topic. His latest, “Smokes and Ears” played at the Tupelo Film Festival last weekend and took third place in the Best Documentary category. (May 20, 2010)
Paul Geremia gives a master class in the blues at Rooster’s
OXFORD TOWN – Bring your listening ears with you to Rooster’s Blues House tonight (Thursday, May 20) and attend a “master class” in blues history as Paul Geremia takes the stage and introduces Oxford to his unique style of six and 12 string blues. Dick Waterman’s coverage of Germia’s historic concert at Rooster’s Blues House can be found on Page 5 in this week’s edition of Oxford Town. (May 20, 2010, Page 5)
Kentucky Knife Fight rumbles into Parrish’s
OXFORD TOWN – Lead singer Jason Holler, Drummer James Baker and bassist Jason Koenig and the rest of their band from St. Louis, Kentucky Knife Fight, are set for a concert at Parrish’s this Friday night at 10. Their music contains a wide range of influences, including rock, blues, grunge, among other genres. Turn to page 16 of this week’s Oxford Town for full details of what is certain to be a raucous night of rock at Parrish’s. (May 20, 2010, Page 16)
Oxford Town #874
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE Oxford Town editor Jeff McVay reviews No. 1 best selling author Lee Child’s new book “61 Hours;” Batesville Springfest releases their music lineup for the festival this weekend; Oxford Film Freak breaks down the popular Tupelo Film Festival taking place this weekend; Foxfire Ranch in Waterford, Mississippi plays host to the Hill Country Harmonica Clinic; Jim Dees continues his bashing of the oil spill fiasco in The Gulf.; and Rooster’s Blues House gets set to host Nick Moss and The Flip Tops. View the complete edition in PDF (May 13, 2010)
Tupelo Film Festival kicks off tonight
The seventh annual Tupelo Film Festival kicks off tonight with a special concert by Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition and a free outside screeing of “God’s Architects,” a feature documentary by Zach Godshall about divinely inspired architects including footage from Vicksburg. The concert and film also includes a fish fry on the Lee County courthouse lawn. (May 13, 2010, Page 11)
Hill Country Harmonica set for Foxfire Ranch
OXFORD TOWN – Hill Country Harmonica is taking over Foxfire Ranch in Waterford just outside of Oxford next weekend, playing host to a two day intensive retreat for blues harmonica enthisiasts of all levels. The retreat is set for Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23. Page 10 of this week’s Oxford Town has details of this intriguing blues event that will include legendary instructors like Billy Branch, Adam Gussow with Charlie Hilbert, Terry “Big T” Williams, Terry “Harmonica” Bean, Billy Gibson, Brandon Bailey, Bill “Howl-N-Madd” Perry, Deak Harp and Johnny Sansone. (May 13, 2010, Page 10)
Lee Child to visit Off Square Books May 20
OXFORD TOWN – The No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child is set to visit Oxford and Off Square Books on Thursday, May 20, at 5 p.m. Child is currently in the middle of a national book tour promoting the latest and 14th novel in his Reacher series entitled “61 Hours.” Page 5 of this week’s Oxford Town has a review of Child’s new book which will be released on Tuesday, May 18. (May 13, 2010, Page 5)
