Multi Media PRESS RELEASE – September 21, 2009
Decaturville Main Street Festival to Host
Free Concert On The Courthouse Square
The 2009 Main Street Festival will kick-off Friday night October 16 with a FREE concert. Music will begin at 6:30 with J.C. Andersen, winners of the World Famous Wild horse Saloon band search competition. J.C. was selected to be the house band out of over 300 other bands. J. C. Andersen has been blessed to have done opening shows for such artists as Keith Urban, Van Zant, Trick Pony, Tracy Byrd,LeAnn Rimes, Joe Nichols, Diamond Rio, Lonestar, Brad Paisley, Darryl Worley, Trace Adkins, Steve Azar, and Shelly Fairchild.
Stephanie DeWolfe will follow J.C. Andersen, Her recent performances include the Oklahoma Opry, Annie's Country Jubilee in Kansas City, and the Blue Bird Café, On The Rocks, Dave and Buster's in Nashville, and The Nashville Palace. Stephanie made a guest appearance at Country Fever in Pryor, OK, where she won a local singing contest and was chosen to perform two of her original songs and on the same stage as Reba, Miranda Lambert, Tracy Byrd, Trent Tomlinson, Thomas Martinez, and many other artists. Besides accompanying herself on the piano and guitar, Stephanie has also worked with several bands including "Tulsa County Line", "Strings Attached", "Pay Dirt Band", and "Blue Sky Band".
Winding up the night of music The Eric Hughes Band delivers the smoky, whiskey-soaked Blues that have made them a favorite in the clubs on Beale Street in their hometown of Memphis, TN. Winners of multiple awards on the Blues Music sceen, including 2004-Winner, "Best CD"- Rosedale Blues Society and 2007- Winner Memphis Blues Society's "Battle of the Blues" "A gut-busting collection of energetic, electric and acoustic delta blues" Ex-Marine and multi-instrumentalist Eric Hughes was first struck by blues music as a youngster, while listening to hired musician James "Son" Thomas perform at a Mississippi hunting camp. He formed the Memphis Blues Society in 2005 to help foster this deeply American form of music. In the full-throttled country blues, "Did You Have To Take the Dog, Too?", Hughes' acerbic lyrics and overdriven blues harp reach critical mass. The rocking, funky instrumental "Crazy Joe" streams brassy, Hammond keyboards and tasty guitar harmonies recalling the Allman Brothers' classic gem, "Jessica". With that grooving, "Mojo Working" backbeat going strong, Hughes humorously announces that he wants his "Muddy Waters Records" back. On his impressive sophomore release, "Two In the Morning", Hughes' accomplished guitar, harmonica and songwriting chops are impressive indeed.
Hamburgers and hotdogs will be available by The Decaturville Main Street Association.
Saturday, October 17 will be full of events for the entire family. The Courthouse Square in Decaturville will be full of Arts and Craft and Food Vendors as well as events starting at 8:00 and lasting the entire day. Opening Ceremonies will be at 10:00 followed by the Beauty Pageant and entertainment. Main Street will be constant with vendors expected around the courthouse square. The Saturday festival will begin with a bike rodeo for all ages at 9 a.m. and will feature a 5K walk with proceeds benefiting the the local CASA Chapter, barbeque contest, beauty pageant, a look-a-like contest, “Strutt your mutt on Mainstreet” dog show benefiting the Decatur County Humane Society, party jumpers, and a little wheels parade. Performances will also be by Riverside High School band, Decatur County Middle School and RHS Dance Teams.
A complete schedule will be available in the paper at local businesses and at the event.
For more information, contact Mike Ferguson 731-546-5604, Liz Whitsitt 731-549-4498, Teresa Taylor 731-549-5201 or Doris Swindle 731-733-0339.
