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| Rayburn Anthony |
The porch of the Sleepy
John Estes home in Brownsville will be rocking when rockabilly musician Rayburn
Anthony takes the stage August 17 for Concert on the Porch. Anthony, a Humboldt
native, is well-known both regionally
and internationally for his unique blend of rock and country. Opening for
Anthony at 7 p.m., is Haywood County's Emily Pilant.
Rayburn
Anthony's first recordings were for the legendary Sun label in Memphis.
Recording singles such as "St.
Louis Blues," "There's No Tomorrow" and Big Dream," Anthony
performed regularly with West Tennessee legends Carl Perkins, W. S,. Holland
and Carl Mann - just to name a few. He has performed on the Grand Ole Opry and
written songs recorded by top country stars such as Conway Twitty/Loretta Lynn,
Charley Pride and Jerry Lee Lewis.
He
performs several times a year overseas and especially in Sweden where he has
released five CDs, including an album recorded using vintage 1950s equipment.
The album, "Jackson was Jumpin," credits Jackson, Tenn., for some of the
rockabilly explosion of the fifties and the song itself gives name recognition
to this region's top performers.
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| Emily Pilant and Piper Waddell |
Emily Pilant will open for Anthony beginning at 7 p.m. She is an
18 year old graduate of Haywood High School and a Haywood County native. Pilant
sings regularly with her church praise and worship band and dabbles in
songwriting. Piper Waddell will
accompany Pilant on the guitar as she presents medleys from a variety of genres.
Bleacher
seating is available or bring lawn chairs or blankets for the outdoor concert. Drinks
and snacks will be on site. You are also welcome to bring a picnic or visit the
surrounding restaurants.
Concerts
are presented free to the public each month on the third Saturday, through
September, at the Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville. For a complete schedule
of upcoming concerts, visit www.westtnheritage.com.
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