Hot Times at Old Town

Appearing below are selections from the hard copy Hot Times. The objective is to highlight activities at the School and in the larger community, especially those featuring or of special interest to teachers and staff. Your suggestions are welcome. Enter a comment (under any item); it will come to me rather than automatically appearing.

The Trad Fest fringe — Sunday’s Gravestone Concert!

Arlo Leach, leader of the Hump Night Thumpers, has assembled an amazing lineup of musicians for this concert, both international and local. harmonica blues legend Charlie Musselwhite tops the bill, followed by the Carolina Chocolate Drops (see above!), Devil in a Woodpile, Joe Filisko, the Northside Southpaws, the Jake Leg Stompers, and (of course) the Hump Night Thumpers.

Harmonica player and guitarist Will Shade founded the Memphis Jug Band in 1927. He worked with musicians like Memphis Minnie and Furry Lewis, writing original songs like “Stealin’ Stealin’” and “On the Road Again,” becoming the most important figure in a genre that remained popular through the end of the Great Depression. Even so, he died penniless and was buried in and unmarked grave. Arlo has located his burial site, and has worked with other to organize this concert.

The program will be a tribute to Will Shade’s achievements and will raise money to purchase a gravestone. Tickets are $20 ($18 for members, $16 for kids and seniors).

Filed under: Interesting at Old Town by Skip | January 20, 2008 | Comments (0)


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