Steve Cook sends this email regarding the upcoming 2006 Music On The Square series in Jonesboro. Last year, I played the streets of Jonesborough on a Friday night and was delighted with a great turnout of about 500 people in lawn chairs and lining the side streets of the historic downtown. The stage is simple….bands set up right on the courthouse steps right about sunset and the event has been growing in popularity each year.
Steve Cook explains…”it’s my way of giving back to the town.” He continued, “I could make it as a politician. There’s other folks for that.”
Along with his wife Tava, they own Jonesborough Art and Glass, a historic lavender building that is one of my favorite places to shop for holidays as they feature original art, sculpture, glass and metalworks that are truly unique.
Here’s Steve’s message for the New Year!
Don’t forget to sign up for the Music On The Square newsletter and stay in tune to for this popular regional event.
Happy Holidays from your friends at Music on the Square! Booking is well on it’s way for 2006, and there are some wonderful new performers lined up, as well as some from seasons past that haven’t been around for a while. A few names already booked are Mariachi Puebla, Jonesborough Novelty Band, Kellin Watson, Clint Howard, Firecracker Jazz Band, Gigi Dover, Casey and Chris and the Two-Stringers, Appalachian Trail, Hot Duck Soup,Steel String Theory, and more to come!! Banner Sponsorships and Evening Sponsorships are available, and please call Steve Cook at 423-791-2236 for more information.
If you missed the John Jorgenson Quintet in November, too bad!!(You do get another chance-JJQ will be at the www.downhome.com on Friday Feb 3rd!!) It was one of the finest performances we have had at any time, and the Visitors’ Center was packed wall to wall! Thanks to everyone that came out and enjoyed the show, as it encourages me to find some more quality acts to bring to town. Remember, the Visitors’ Center only holds about 300 seats, so get your tix early for the shows you want to see. This e-mail goes out to over 1,000 folks, so don’t delay!
And here is the next show on our schedule; the legendary Jesse Winchester! February 10th, 7:30pm, at the JBOVisCtr. Call to reserve your tix at 423-753-1010. Some of you will remember Jesse from way back-he hasn’t been around here in several years, as he now lives in Canada and spends alot of time in Memphis. Many of his songs were made hits by other artists. Winchester made his first album, the acclaimed Jessie Winchester (which included his classic ‘Yankee Lady,’ ‘Brand New Tennessee Waltz,’ and ‘Biloxi’) with Robbie Robertson as producer, and subsequently toured in Canada as an opening act for The Band. You will be mesmerized by his stage presence, and his own performances are in an understated, contemporary folk style with a country-gospel tinge. Tickets are $15, and can be found at the Visitors’ Center(423-753-1010), Cat’s Music in JC, Morrell Music in JC, and Mountain Aire Music, 505 State Street in Bristol(next to Java J’s).
We are looking for a new design for the T-shirts for MOTS for 2006. If you have an idea, or an actual design, please send it to MOTS, 101 E. Main St., Jonesborough, TN 37659 or e-mail to jboart@comcast.net for consideration, and you may win a pair of season passes to next winter’s concert series, which will consist of at least five shows in the Visitors’ Center.
The Contra dance workshops have been great! there were 133 happy faces at Tuesday’s workshop, and the first official dance is scheduled for January 6th. Please visit their website: www.historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org and sign their guestbook. Also, there is a place for you to give commentary and suggestions at the Contra Think Tank on the website.
Contact David Wiley at 423-913-3246 H, 423-534-8879 cell or by email. Admission to the dances will be $6.00 per person or $5.00 if you become a member of our organization. Please dowload and print our membership application, bring it with you or mail to our p.o. box 651 in Jonesborough(zip37659).
Susan Lachmann is putting together a great weekend of women performers March 3 and 4-more on that closer to that date!