Rooster’s to host genuine Memphis blues this Saturday
OXFORD TOWN – To get a fix of genuine Memphis blues, catch Mack Orr (Daddy Mack) and his band at Rooster’s Blues House this Saturday night (Feb. 19). The Memphis blues band is touring in support of its new album “Slow Ride.” For more information on Daddy Mack and his band, check out Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town. (February 17, 2011, Page 7)
John-Alex Mason set for Thacker Mountain and Rooster’s Blues House
OXFORD TOWN – The one-man blues show, John-Alex Mason (pictured), is set for two performances tonight (Thursday, Feb. 3) in Oxford. Catch him at the season premier broadcast of Thacker Mountain Radio at 6 at Off Square Books and later at Rooster’s Blues House on the Square. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has details about Mason and both of his shows tonight on the Square and TMR’s kickoff show for the 2011 Spring season. (February 3, 2011, Page 5)
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)
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)
Duwayne Burnside blazes into Rooster’s Blues House
OXFORD TOWN – R.L. Burnside’s legacy is secure and carried out in a big way with his son, Duwayne, carrying the torch. Check out Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town for more information on the Hill Country blues phenom as he heads to Oxford via Rooster’s Blues House on Friday, Nov. 19. And, be sure to check out Oxford Town’s “Around Town” calendar on Page 4 for all of the music, art and entertainment listings across Lafayette County for the upcoming weekend into next week. (November 18, 2010, Page 7)
Guitar in Hand, Joanne Shaw Taylor heads to Rooster’s Blues House
OXFORD TOWN – Guitar in hand, Joanne Shaw Taylor and band are headed to Rooster’s Blues House next Thursday, Sept. 30. Page 10 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has full details about the show as well as reporter Rachel Batten’s coverage of the fiery, blues playing Brit who touts influences such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins and Freddie and Albert King. There’s exactly one week to clear your schedule for this one folks. Our suggestion; make it happen. (September 23, 2010, Page 10)
Joe Krown Trio headed to Rooster’s Blues House
OXFORD TOWN – Blazing New Orleans blues hits Oxford this weekend via Rooster’s Blues House as it welcomes the Joe Krown Trio on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 17 and 18. Page 9 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has all the details of this special New Orleans blues weekend at Rooster’s. (September 16, 2010, Page 9)
Oxford Blues Festival kicks off Friday
OXFORD TOWN – The public is invited to venture out onto the Square and enjoy the Mississippi blues with your family and friends July 16-18 at Oxford’s first Blues Festival. Page 8 of this week’s Oxford Town has a schedule, photos and other details about the festival that will be held at several great venues around town, concluding on Sunday at Foxfire Ranch in Marshall County. (July 15, 2010, Page 8)
Scissormen return to rock the rafters at Rooster’s
OXFORD TOWN – In what the late Jim Dickinson once described as “acid blues for the 21st century,” the Scissormen are set to return to Oxford via Rooster’s Blues House on Thursday, July 1. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has details about Scissormen, the infectuous blues-rock duo based in Nashville and their return to Oxford and Rooster’s Blues House. (June 30, 2010, Page 7)
‘Mosquitoville’ launches Oxford Rhythm Revival tonight at Lyric
OXFORD TOWN – Thacker Mountain Radio will present a special benefit show tonight (Thursday, June 17) at the Lyric Theater kicking off Oxford’s first Rhythm Revival featuring Jimbo Mathus and his musical “Mosquitoville.” Find full details of the family-friendly show in this week’s edition of Oxford Town. Also featured this week; full details of the Oxford Rhythm Revival and the events and bands surrounding it. The weekend festival benefits Oxford Medical Ministries. (June 17, 2010, Page 10)
