8-5: Tribute to Memphis Jug Bands

WOODBURY — In the final park concert of the season, The Arts Center of Cannon County presents The Cotton Kings Jug band featuring the singing and playing talents of the blues powerhouse duo William Howse and Jack Pearson, guitarist, banjoist and singer Bruce Nemerov, rhythmist extraordinaire and Elizabeth Pearson.

Jug Bands originated in the early part of the twentieth century as part of the “make do with what you’ve got” school of music. Like the washboard, spoons and other household items, the jug provided a solid rhythm accompaniment and but also doubled as a bass accompaniment for bands of the times when other more expensive instruments were not available. The jug filled out early country string bands, blues bands and even some early jazz ensembles. Whatever the musical style, jug bands became an overnight sensation throughout the south

Ticket prices are $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Dillon Park is approximately one mile from The Arts Center located in the town of Woodbury just off Highway 70, approximately 20 minutes from Murfreesboro, Manchester, and McMinnville and one hour southeast of Nashville.

For directions or ticket information please call 615-563-(ARTS) 2787 or 1-800-235-9073. Office hours at The Arts Center are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Tribute to Memphis Jug Bands
Featuring The Cotton Kings Jug Band

Friday, August 5 at 7:30PM

http://www.artscenterofcc.com/