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| Wildwood Express |
Old-time string,
bluegrass and country/folk music is the focus of the August "Concert on
the Porch" Saturday, August 9, at the Delta Heritage Center in
Brownsville. This month features singer/songwriter Ken Mallard followed by Wildwood
Express. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
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| Ken Mallard |
Appearing
for the first time 'on the porch' is Ken Mallard of Jackson, Tenn. Mallard has been
playing, singing and writing songs since his teenage years. He has performed
with Nashville-based bands and fronted his own band, Chickasaw. His musical influences
range from Rockabilly and country to bluegrass and gospel. He has a passion for
sharing his music with shut-ins and performs regularly at area nursing and
retirement centers.
Wildwood
Express is an area favorite and will be taking the stage at 8 p.m. All members
of the Jackson Tennessee Area Plectral Society, they specialize in performing
and preserving the old time stringed music including
bluegrass gospel, instrumentals and old time country. Their instruments of
choice include the banjo, dulcimer, mandolin, upright bass and guitar. The band
is made up of Grover Westover, Paul Jackson, Gary Spraggins and Coley and
Marilyn Graves.
Bleacher
seating is available or bring lawn chairs for the outdoor concert. Concessions
will be available on site. You are also welcome to bring a picnic or visit the
surrounding restaurants.
Concerts
are presented free to the public once a month through September.
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