Jimmie Rodgers Wreath Laying Ceremony

Monday, May 26th- Wreath Laying Ceremony recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the death of Jimmie Rodgers, Meridian's most famous native son known as The Father of Country Music at Oak Grove Cemetery on Bonita Drive, Meridian, Mississippi at 2:00 p.m. the public is invited to attend. Monday, May 26th- The Jimmie Rodgers Museum located in Highland Park, Meridian, Mississippi will be open in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the death of Jimmie Rodgers. Hours for this day will be 10:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation.
www.jimmierodgers.com
Jimmie Rodgers Museum
THE JIMMIE RODGERS MUSEUM IS NOW OPEN TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 10 A.M. UNTIL 4 P.M. . ADMISSION IS $5 PER PERSON. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR TOURS AT OTHER TIMES CAN BE MADE BY CALLING 601-917-4344, 601-482-0166 OR THE MUSEUM AT 601-485-1808 AND LEAVING A MESSAGE. ON MONDAY, MAY 26TH THE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF JIMMIE RODGERS FROM 10:00 A.M UNTIL 4:00 P.M. ADMISSION IS $5 PER PERSON. CHILDREN ARE ADMITTED FREE.
If you would like to talk with us about any subject, please call The Jimmie Rodgers Museum at (601) 485-1808 and leave a message.
Products may be ordered by calling (601) 485-1808 and leaving a message on the answering machine.
Thanks for your interest in Jimmie Rodgers and his significant influence in the development of American Music.

Willie King's 11th Annual Freedom Creek

Willie King's 11th Annual Freedom Creek PSA
Willie King's 11th Annual Freedom Creek Blues Festival will be held in Pickens County, Alabama on Friday, May 30th and Saturday the 31st. This year's outstanding lineup includes Jerry Portnoy, the legendary Sam Lay, Willie King and the Liberators, Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcom, Mudcat, Carroline Shines, Sweet Claudette, Debbie Bond, Shar-Baby, "Birmingham" George Conner and many, many more! Admission is a suggested donation of $6 on Friday and $12 on Saturday in support of the Rural Members Association. For more information please phone (205) 752-6263, email info@willie-king.com or check out the web site at www.willie-king.com.This festival is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Alabama State Council on the Arts, the Black Belt Community Foundation and Music Maker Foundation with assistance from the Alabama Blues Project.

TISBA reminder

Our next hospitality night will be Thursday May 15, 2008. 6:30 meeting for members only. 7:00 open to the public. Admission -$ 2.00Please bring a covered dish.Hospitality Room at the Best Western Hotel on South Frontage Road in Meridian , Mississippi.www.tisba.netYou may buy your tickets for our Hospitality Week then.
I won't be there. have to work.Jim

U. S. 11 Antique Alley

From Meridian, Ms. On U S Highway 11 to Bristol, Va. May 15 - 18, 2008
The offical starting point in Meridian will be.
The Red Porch Barn Antiques and Flea Market
2631 A Street.
Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday
Vendors for Antique Alley can set up for free starting on Wednesday May 14.
For Information and vendor set up call 601-693-9838

http://www.tisba.net/

http://www.us11antiquealley.com/

Leo Jackson

Meridian, Mississippi guitarist of Jim Reeves fame dies in Nashville
By Carl Fitzgerald / Special to The StarFri, May 09 2008—
He was a young, Meridian guitarist by the name of Leo Jackson, when the legendary and traditional country music star, Jim Reeves, heard him perform at the Hamasa Shrine Temple Ballroom in 1954. Reeves hired Leo then and took him back with him to the "Louisiana Hayride" show in Shreveport, La. (KWKH Radio Station). He played with Jim's band (as did the late Floyd Cramer-pianist) on the "hayride" show until October 1955 and Reeves was then hired to become a member of the WSM-Grand Ole Opry/Nashville. Leo was a member of Jim's "Blue Boys" band until his tragic plane crash death in 1964. After the loss of 39 year old Jim Reeves in that private plane crash, the widow of Reeves, Mary Reeves, invited Leo to stay with the "Blue Boys" and work for the Jim Reeves Enterprises. Leo told me recently that: "I stayed with the company for eight more years until 1972. I then started work as a Nashville sessions musicians in the various studios and stayed there for 34 years, retiring in 2006." It was revealed at this point in the Leo Jackson archives that he, Leo, played on the first nine albums recorded by the award winning group, Alabama, and his guitar work was heard on at least 17 of their biggest songs.Leo Jackson was one of my closest musician friends in this area and I recently (September 2007) received some photos and biography material from him, to use in my upcoming book, "I Remember When — Meridian." I received a phone call from Leo's brother-in-law, James Dandridge, Sunday night, informing me that Leo died at home in Goodlettsville, Tenn., about noon on Sunday, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 73. In a personal phone call this week with Leo's widow, Nell Jackson, she said: "Leo had been in the hospital with a minor operation and reportedly, took a pain medication earlier and when I went to work Sunday he said, 'I'll be here and see you when you get home.'" She added: "Our son Leo Jr. and the grandkids were at home in another part of the house when the tragedy occurred." Like Jim Reeves' fans throughout the world — all the family and Nashville's entertainment center, as well as Meridian relatives and friends — "all of us are in complete shock."Tentative funeral arrangements are set for Thursday in Hendersonville, Tenn. It is reported that the services are being delayed due to many fans outside the U.S. who are wanting to attend. Leo Jackson will be missed. Remember his wife, Nell and all the family in your prayers. He was a friend of this writer for over 50 years. Anyone needing further information on Leo Jackson, should contact me at this e-mail address, Carl28@peoplepc.com .

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TISBA reminder

Our next hospitality night will be Thursday May 15, 2008. 6:30 meeting for members only. 7:00 open to the public. Admission -$ 2.00
Please bring a covered dish.
Hospitality Room at the Best Western Hotel on South Frontage Road in Meridian , Mississippi.
Membership Dues are &10.00 per year.
If you would like to perform at TISBA. Please contact us.
You can also sell your CD's and tapes.
TISBA does not pay for perfomers.
Remember When with Carl Fitzgerald.
Saturday May 17, 2008
12:00 - 3:00 pm
WMOX AM 1010
www.tisba.net
www.wmox.net