Benefit Tonight for Jazz Legend, Herman Green

Two Stick hosts a benefit for jazz legend, Herman Green tonight who will perform with Willie Waldman. Herman was involved with the evolution of modern jazz touring and recording with Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
One of my favorite new blogs, folo, has a great explanation of the show.
This should be an amazing show, and it’s [...]

I Was Inspired By Caroline Herring Tonight

I had forgotten how great Caroline Herring is.  I was reminded tonight.
I had a plan to start the evening.  The basketball Rebels were playing West Virginia and the game started at 8:00.  Caroline started at 8:30 at Larry’s.  My plan was to catch the first half of the game (my first foray to the Tad [...]

Caroline Herring Show at Proud Larry’s Starts at 8:30

Tonight’s Caroline Herring show at Proud Larry’s has an early start at 8:30.  It should be a cool show and would make a great late dinner setting.

Egg Bowl Weekend Music

Thursday
Moon Pie Curtis (he of Nafoom fame)  - Proud Larry’s
Friday
There are really two main choices.  Rocket 88 (roots rock and roll) is at Proud Larry’s (Disposable Faces opening) and Mayhem String Band (bluegrass) plays Parrish’s.  I will be back and forth between the two, and I suggest you do the same.
Saturday
Again a night with two [...]

Robert Earl Keen Show Canceled

Robert Earl Keen is sick and can not perform tonight at The Lyric.  He is rescheduling the show for the spring.

Robert Earl Keen - "Merry Christmas from the Family"

REK will be at The Lyric tonight!

Go to video details at Youtube >>
Go to Robert Earl Keen’s web site >>

Upcoming Shows in Oxford

Today’s Thacker Mountain Radio should be a great one.  It’s at The Lyric and starts at 5:00 instead of the usual 6:00.

Author: Roy Blount Jr.Author: John HodgmanMusical Guest: MiltonMusical Guest: Dent May and His Magnificent UkuleleWriter: Jack Pendarvis

More upcoming shows…
Thurs 11/20
Shannon McNally w/ Cary Hudson - Proud Larry’sReggae Night w/ Hi-Grade - Two [...]

Mike Dunn & the Kings of New England at Parrish’s Tonight

I’ve heard good things recently about Mike Dunn and the Kings of New England.  I checked out their Myspace, and it does sound like this could be a great show at Parrish’s tonight.
Check them out here >>
 

Oxford Music Snob from The Local Voice #67

This column originally appeared in The Local Voice #67 (November 13, 2008 ).
Looking back on the last two weeks…
Bluegrass was the theme for the past two weeks. The Del McCoury Band at The Lyric was a show and a night I’ll remember for quite some time. Del has one of those voices, one so great [...]

Oxford Music Snob from The Local Voice #66

This column originally appeared in The Local Voice #66 (October 30, 2008 ).
Looking back on the last two weeks…
The Felice Brothers show at Proud Larry’s on October 15 was everything I expected and more. I would drive a couple hours any day of the week to go see those guys. Such great energy (my neck [...]

Oxford Music Snob from The Local Voice #65

This column originally appeared in The Local Voice #65 (October 16, 2008 ).
Looking back on the last two weeks…
We dealt with our post-debate hangover in Oxford with some great music for the past couple weeks. The Kudzu Kings in Taylor, Rebirth Brass Band at The Lyric, and Emmitt-Nershi Band at Proud Larry’s were all top-notch [...]

The Felice Brothers Tonight at Proud Larry’s

As I said last week, this is a CAN’T MISS show at Proud Larry’s on Wednesday.  I saw The Felice Brothers open for Bright Eyes last year in Memphis, and they stole the show.  The opener, Deer Tick, also has a cool sound.
Go to last week’s post with seven video clips >>

Del McCoury, Robert Earl Keen to play The Lyric in November

The Lyric just announced a November 21 Robert Earl Keen show. 
Add that to Del McCoury Band on November 6, and that’s a great month of music.

Short Film: Levon Helm - "Only Halfway Home"

This is a really cool short film (20 min) inspired by and featuring music from Levon Helm’s Grammy Award winning album Dirt Farmer.

Go to Levon Helm’s web site >>
Go to Levon Helm’s wiki >>

Proud Larry’s Weekend: Charlie Mars Tonight and Emmitt-Nershi Band Tomorrow Night

Charlie Mars will have his CD release show tonight at Proud Larry’s.
Tomorrow night, the Emmitt Nershi Band, including Drew Nershi of Leftover Salmon and Bill Nershi of String Cheese Instrument, will take the same stage.
Should be a great weekend at Proud Larry’s.