PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS
SATURDAY, JULY 13
102.7 KISSFM PRESENTS THE 10TH ANNUAL REGENCY SQUARE JUNIOR IDOL AUDITIONS
4-6 pm
Sears Court, Regency Square Mall, Florence
Featuring:
Auditions for Junior Idol Finals ages 6-11 /Register at least one day in advance at The Shoe Dept. in the Mall
Cost:
$1 for each audience vote
Proceeds benefit the Colbert-Lauderdale Attention Homes
Sponsored by:
FAME Recording Studio * Unique Car Care & Limousine Service * Doug Richardson Photography * 102.7 KISSFM
THURSDAY, JULY 18
12th ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: THE HOME OF ALABAMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-- FREE EVENT
6 pm
Rogersville Heritage Park, Rogersville
Jamming in Heritage Park
Sponsored by:
Village Interiors & Specialty Gifts * Town of Rogersville * Rogersville Chamber of Commerce * Garrett Chiropractic Clinic * Athens
Limestone Hospital
HOT BBQ! COOL BLUES
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER -FREE EVENT
6pm
GAS Design Center, 109 W. Sixth St. Tuscumbia
Cost:
$12 in advance for Barbeque Dinner (purchase at Fiddledee D! 111 S. Main St. Tuscumbia) or by calling 256-383-9797
Music by:
Maxwell Russell Trio
Sponsored by: Tuscumbia Retail Development, Inc. with GAS Design Center
FESTIVAL EVENTS
FRIDAY, JULY 19
12th ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: THE HOME OF ALABAMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
5-10 pm
Rogersville Heritage Park, Hwy 207, Rogersville
Admission:
$8
Featuring:
*5pm Registration, *6pm Stan Nelson & Hurricane Creek *7pm Contest
Awards in banjo, dobro, guitar, and mandolin * for more information visit www.rogersvillebluegrassfestival.com
Sponsored by:
Town of Rogersville * Village Interiors & Specialty Gifts * Garrett Chiropractic Clinic * Rogersville Area Chamber of Commerce * Athens
Limestone Hospital
HELEN AND THE BLUES
6:30 pm
Marriott Shoals Conference Center, Florence
Cost:
$50 per person open seating * $62.50 reserved seating
Music and Dinner Buffet * Call 256-386-4747 to purchase tickets
Featuring:
Music by The Thompson Trio * Debbie Bond
Sponsored by:
Helen Keller Hospital Foundation * Buffalo Rock * Marriott Shoals Conference Center
SWAMPETTE MYSTERY TOUR
4 pm
Wilson Park, Florence
Tour begins and ends at the parking lot of the 1st Baptist Church Annex on Wood Avenue across from Wilson Park, Florence.
Swampette Judy Hood leads the tour to FAME Studio, 3614 Jackson Highway and other special points of interest, ride in the
Courtin’ the Blues Parade and on to hear the Midnighters play in the park at the Sax in the City event.
Cost:
$25 per person. For reservations and additional information call the Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Office at 256-740-4141
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Tourism
COURTIN’ THE BLUES PARADE
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
Parade on Court Street, Florence
On Line Registration www.wqlt.com/events * For additional information contact Big River Broadcasting: 256-764-8121.
6 pm
7 pm
Sponsored by:
Line-up on N. Pine Street across from Norton Auditorium/UNA
Parade begins
Big River Broadcasting
SAX IN THE CITY
7:30 pm
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
HANDY NIGHTS
5-7 pm
6-9 pm
8-11 pm
9-mn
9 pm-1 am
9 pm-1:30 am
10 pm
10 pm-1:30 am
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
Wilson Park, Florence
The Midnighters
First Metro Bank
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Daniel Crisler
Flobama, Florence –Sean Rivers Acoustic
Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Mojo Risin ‘
Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Matt Prater & Friends
On The Rocks, Florence – Local Saints
Somewhere Else Sidepockets Lounge, Florence- BLACK TOMORROW
Faces Bar & Lounge, Sheffield – Animal formerly from 17th Floor
Flobama, Florence– Barefoot Renegades
SATURDAY, JULY 20
DADOORUNRUN
6:30-7:30 am
8 am
9 am
Cost:
Registration:
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
(5K) & FUN RUN (1 MILE) & WALK (1 MILE)
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
Come enjoy a run or walk through beautiful and historic downtown Florence!
W.C. Handy Home & Museum, Florence
Registration and packet pickup / race day * Pre-registration due July 13, 2013
5K Run (Certified) AL01020JD* Events will be chip timed
1 Mile Run & Walk
Run - $15, $20 after July 13
1 Mile Walk & Youth Race - $8, $10 after July 13
Online:onestoprace.com ( $2.95 fee if paid on-line)* Festival Office, 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
Mary Mason Band
Abroms & Associates * Tennessee River Athletic Club (TRAC) * Ricatoni’s Italian Grill * All Sports Trophy * Anytime Fitness *
Jack O’ Lantern Farms * City Hardware
SHOALS CAR AND TRUCK SHOW
N HARMONY N NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
Wilson Park, Florence
8 am-2 pm
Registration 8am-12pm * Show time 8am-2pm * Pre-registration on or before June 12 -$18 * Registration after June 12 - $20 *
Mail to P.O. Box 3672 Muscle Shoals AL 35662
Information:
Call Bobby Bates 256-383-9478 or Terry Mashburn 256-483-3572
www.shoalscarandtruckclub.com
Sponsored by:
Shoals Car & Truck Club * Batteries Plus, Inc. * Bob’s Tire & Service Center * Extreme Auto Design * Shoals Tire & Wheel * Tires Only *
Long-Lewis of The Shoals * O’Reilly Auto Parts * Jim Bishop Toyota * Jim Bishop Chevrolet * Coca-Cola Bottling Company * Lyda’s
Delights * Designers Graphics * Detail Supply * B & L Transmissions * Holt’s Radiator * Holt’s Upholstery * Ray Miller Buick-GMC*
Advanced Auto Parts * First Southern Bank * Jacks * Supreme Beverage Company * Shoals Distributing
12th ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: THE HOME OF ALABAMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
Rogersville Heritage Park, Hwy 207, Rogersville
Admission:
$10
Featuring:
9:30-10:30am- Registration for Finals * 1pm Stan Nelson & Hurricane Creek * 6pm Stan Nelson & Hurricane Creek
Sponsored by:
Village Interiors & Specialty Gifts * Town of Rogersville * Rogersville Area Chamber of Commerce * Garrett Chiropractic Clinic *
Athens Limestone Hospital
BLUES & BBQ
11 am-1 pm
Cost:
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
Edgemont United Methodist Church, Florence
$12, includes BBQ plate * For tickets visit www.office@edgemontumc.org or call 256-766-3606
Jazz Worship Project featuring Pastor Patrick Gunn
Edgemont, UMC
HANDY WEEK CELEBRATION
11 am
Cypress Cove Center, 200 Alabama Avenue, Muscle Shoals
Cost:
Music free * Sack lunch available for purchase
Featuring:
The Wildwood Ruminators * Car Show * Colbert County Animal Shelter Pet Adoption
LOX AND CATFISH
2 pm
Temple B’nai Israel, 201 E. Hawthorne, Florence
Featuring:
Nancy Tunick and Scott Whitehead
Sponsored by:
Temple B’nai Israel
BUBBA’S MARINE CONSTRUCTION’S CONCERT ON SHOAL CREEK
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
2:30 pm-dark
Shoal Creek – Boat Access Only
½ mile South of Happy Hollow Bridge, East Bank
Information:
Call John Aikin 256-272-8392
Alternate date:
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
July 27, 2013 in case of storms
Caroline Webb * Mary Mason Band * Yesterday’s Remnants * Big Mike Griffin
Bubba’s Marine Construction * Bank Independent * Kenneth Williams/Coca-Cola * Grogan’s Jewelers
TVA Community Credit Union * Lynch & Lynch * Ricatoni’s * City Hardware * Keith Simpkins * Senators Coaches
Tennessee River Dermatology * Rick, Vanessa, Peter & Katie Morse * Shoals Primary Care
102.7 KISSFM PRESENTS THE 10TH ANNUAL REGENCY SQUARE JUNIOR IDOL AUDITIONS
4-6 pm
Sears Court, Regency Square Mall, Florence
Featuring:
Auditions for Junior Idol Finals ages 12-16 /Register at least one day in advance at The Shoe Dept. in the Mall
Cost:
$1 for each audience vote
Proceeds benefit the Colbert–Lauderdale Attention Homes
Sponsored by: FAME Recording Studio * Unique Car Care & Limousine Service * Doug Richardson Photography* 102.7 KISSFM
GREAT FUTURES START HERE CONCERT
4-7 pm
McGee Law Firm, Florence
Cost:
$20 * Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of The Shoals
Featuring:
The Ray Brothers
Sponsored by:
McGee Law Firm * Kaleidoscope Florist & Designs * Alabama Health Care
LAWN CHAIRS, LEMONADE AND LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
6 pm
Killen United Methodist Church Christian Life Center, Killen
Bring Lawn chairs / Food and drinks available* Crafts and activities for children
Featuring:
Open Door Praise Band * The Connection Singers
Sponsored by:
Killen United Methodist Chancel Choir
MUSIC IN THE PARK
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER -FREE EVENT
7-10 pm
Wilson Park, Florence
Featuring:
Rewind
Sponsored by:
CB&S Bank
HANDY NIGHTS
6-9 pm
6-9:30 pm
6-10 pm
8-11 pm
9 pm
9 pm-1 am
9 pm-1:30 am
10 pm-1:30 am
Rosie’s, Florence – Travis Wammack
Flobama, Florence – Daryl Aldridge
Sweet Basil, Florence – John McAndrew (Reservation Required www.sweetbasilcafe.net )
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence - Tosha Hill Band
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Microwave Dave
On the Rocks, Florence – County Line Band
Somewhere Else Sidepockets Lounge, Florence – THEM DIRTY ROSES
Flobama, Florence – Sean Rivers Band
JAMMIN’ AT JAMESON INN
8-11 pm
Jameson Inn, Sheffield
Cost:
$10 ages 21 & up/ $15 ages 20 & under * Food and drinks available for purchase
Featuring:
Fly By Radio
PEGASUS ROCKS INSIDE THE HOUSE
9 pm
Pegasus Records Garage, Florence
Featuring:
Red Mouth * Grown Folks Band * The Youth Ministers
SUNDAY, JULY 21
THE BLUE NAVIGATORS
11 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Shoals, 1332 N. Pine St., Florence
Featuring:
The Blue Navigators
Sponsored by:
Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Shoals
HANDY CHAMPAGNE JAM
11 am-2 pm
RTJ Golf Course Clubhouse, Muscle Shoals
Cost:
$25
Featuring:
Ray Reach & Friends
ARTWORKS & ALL THAT JAZZ
1-3 pm
Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, Tuscumbia
Featuring:
Exhibit of current works by artist members of the Tennessee Valley Art Association
Music by:
Cheryl Sparks
Sponsored by:
Mary Settle Cooney * Tennessee Valley Art Association * SBS Electric * SCA Tissue North America
WELLINGTON PLACE OPEN HOUSE
2-4 pm
Wellington Place, Muscle Shoals
Featuring:
Thompson Trio
AFTERNOON MUSIC
2 pm
First Presbyterian Church, Sheffield
Featuring:
Christopher-Joel Carter & Friends
AFTERNOON MUSIC: SHOALS CONCERT BAND
3 pm
First Presbyterian Church, Florence
Music by:
Shoals Concert Band
AFTERNOON BREAK
4-7 pm
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence
Music by:
Edd Jones Dixieland
OPENING CEREMONIES
N HARMONY N NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6:-8 pm
W.C. Handy Home & Museum, Florence
Featuring:
Dr. Eric Kirkman * Sen. Bobby Denton * Pastor Jerry Reeves & Friends * Renewed *Katrina Fitzgerald * Jaelyn Hawkins * Kuumba
* The Soul Seekers
Sponsored by:
City of Florence * W.C. Handy Home & Museum * Florence Parks and Recreation Department * Chad's Pharmacy
HANDY CHURCH MUSIC SERVICE
6pm
First Baptist Church, Tuscumbia
Featuring:
Choirs of First Baptist Church of Tuscumbia, First United Methodist Church of Tuscumbia, First Presbyterian Church of Tuscumbia,
1st United Methodist Church, Sheffield and Grace Episcopal Church
HANDY NIGHTS
6-10 pm
7:30-10 pm
8-11 pm
8 pm-mn
9 pm-1:30 am
City Hardware, Florence - Microwave Dave
Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – A Night of Praise
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – McKenzie Lockhart
On The Rocks, Florence – Big Mike Griffin
Somewhere Else Sidepocket Lounge, Florence – MARTY LEWIS & DIXIE MAFIA
MONDAY, JULY 22
JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH
N HARMONY WITH NATURE EVENT
10 am
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Florence
Featuring:
Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials / for ages 3 and older
Special Guest:
Microwave Dave
Sponsored by:
Florence Recycling Center * Florence-Lauderdale Public Library * Keep the Shoals Beautiful * Shoals Solid Waste Authority *
Northwest Alabama R C & D Council * Shoals Earth Month
HANDY LUNCH
11 am-2 pm
Rosie’s, Florence – Max Russell
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Ray Reach & Friends
Legends, Florence – All Star Jazz
BOOK IT WITH JAZZ
11 am-1 pm
Helen Keller Public Library, Tuscumbia
Cost:
$5 (lunch tickets available at the library, call 256-383-7065)
Music by:
Robert Dickson Combo
Sponsored by:
Tuscumbia Utility Department * Sparks Freeze Music, BMI * Friends of the Library* Henninger, Johnson & Layton Insurance
* Dr. Jimmy Gardiner * Paige Borden Gray Insurance Agency * Audie Mescal
CHECK OUT THE BLUES
11 am-1 pm
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Florence
Music by:
Howard Lamb & Friends
Lunch is available for purchase at The Bookmark
Sponsored by:
Friends of the Library
SENIOR FUN
11 am-1 pm
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
Lincoln Street Center, 309-A Handy Homes, Florence
John McAndrew
Florence Housing Authority
SCOPE ALIVE ON HELTON DRIVE
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
11:30 am-1 pm
Scope 310, 4129 Helton Dr. Florence
Featuring:
The Midnighters
Sponsored by:
Scope 310
HANDY NIGHT AT THE SUMMIT
5-7 pm
Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Florence
Featuring:
Clara Belle & The Creeps
Sponsored by:
Southern Care Hospice * Champion Partners in Rehabilitation
MORE THAN JUST THE BLUES: HEALTH AWARENESS
5:30-6:30 pm
Baptist Campus Ministry Building UNA, 670 N. Wood Avenue, Florence
Sponsored by:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Nu Eta Zeta Chapter
SUMMER IN SPRING PARK: MUSCLE SHOALS LEGENDS
5:30-8:30 pm
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
Featuring:
The Decoys with special guests Donnie Fritts * Wayne Chaney * Travis Wammack * Spooner Oldham
Replay * Mojo Risin’
Sponsored by:
Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Expert Oil Change, John VanSandt * City of Tuscumbia
BRIDGIN’ THE BLUES
6:30-8 pm
Old Railroad Bridge over the Tennessee River, Sheffield
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
Featuring:
Microwave Dave
Sponsored by:
Dr. Bruce Evans, Hickory Hills Dental Center * Oral and Facial Surgery of the Shoals * Dr. Terry Graves * Lewis Electric * Dr. Burton
McGee * Rancho Viejo * Lenny’s Sub Shop * Swamp Johns * Super Sonic Carwash * E-Z Ride * Massey Drugs * Long Lewis Ford * Ark
Church and Ministries * TVA Community Credit Union
LISTENING ROOM
5:30-7 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Mel Deal & Friends
Sponsored by:
SunTrust Bank * Friends of the Festival * SCA Tissue North America
DR. P. KEITH THOMPSON OF FLORENCE OPHTHALMOLOGY, P.C. PRESENTS MALL JAZZ
6:30 pm
Sears Court, Regency Square Mall, Florence
Featuring:
The Big Band
Sponsored by:
Dr. P. Keith Thompson of Florence Ophthalmology, P.C. * Hospice of Tennessee Valley * Alfa Insurance, Dennis Jenkins, Agent
JOYFUL SOUNDS
7 pm
First United Methodist Church, Florence
Cost:
Concert is free
Whole Hog dinner - Eat in/carry out available for pick up 4:30-6 pm
Dinner $8, Advance tickets available at the Church office/ limited number at the door
Featuring:
First United Methodist Choirs * Special musical guests
Sponsored by:
Florence First United Methodist Church * MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
NEIGHBORHOOD LEMONADE PARTY
7 pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Florence
Featuring:
The Thompson Trio
Sponsored by:
Westminster Presbyterian Church
THE RAY BROTHERS
7 pm
MANE Room, UNA Entertainment Industry Department
Cost:
Free
Featuring:
The Ray Brothers
Sponsored by:
UNA Entertainment Industry Department
ROCK’ N SOUL ON MOBILE PLAZA
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7-9 pm
Mobile Plaza, Florence
Featuring:
CC Jags
Sponsored by:
TNT Fireworks * Dr. John P. Waddell, DMD, PC
SUNSET SERENADE
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER- FREE EVENT
7-9 pm
Riverfront Park, Sheffield
Featuring:
Wildwood Ruminators * Josh Brannon Band
Sponsored by:
City of Sheffield * Leigh, King & Assoc. * ICS Roofing * Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Medical Center Pharmacy
DETERMINED
7:30 pm
Featuring:
Cost:
Sponsored by:
Shoals Theatre, Florence
Determined: The Life of W.C. Handy by Dolores Swoops Nash
Special guests The Orr Sisters * Dr. Eric Kirkman * Terry Pace
$7.00
City of Florence
LISTENING ROOM
7:30-9 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Jim Cavender & Friends
Sponsored by:
SunTrust Bank * Shoals Community Theatre * SCA Tissue North America
HANDY NIGHTS
5-7 pm
6-9 pm
7-11 pm
8-11 pm
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Jon Davis
Yumm, Florence – Mary Kathrine Rowe & Friends
Rosie’s, Florence – Kerry Gilbert Band
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Kelley O’Neal Band
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – James LeBlanc * Angela Hacker
8 pm-mn
9 pm-1 am
9 pm-1:30 am
City Hardware, Florence – Tosha Hill Band
Flobama, Florence – Big Mike Griffin
On The Rocks, Florence- Second Creek
Somewhere Else Sidepockets Lounge, Florence – MIKE ROBERTS 5 O’CLOCK CHARLIE
TUESDAY, JULY 23
KIDZ JAMM
10 am
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Florence
Shoals Area Piano Students with special guests Bob Wray & James Counts
Shoals Area Piano Teachers Forum * Friends of the Festival
JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH
N HARMONY WITH NATURE
10:30-11:30am Sheffield Public Library, Sheffield
Featuring:
Microwave Dave
Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Keep the Shoals Beautiful * Shoals Earth Month
SWINGING WITH THE SENIORS
11 am-1 pm
Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, Florence
Music by:
Edd Jones Dixieland Band
Cost:
$8 lunch, visitors welcome call for lunch reservations 256-768-8056
Sponsored by:
ECM Hospital
LUNCH BREAK
11 am-1 pm
11 am-2 pm
LUNCH BREAK
11:30am-1:30 pm
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
Champy’s, Muscle Shoals - Acoustrio
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Neal Starkey & Friends
Legend’s Steakhouse, Florence - Ray Reach Duo
Rosie’s, Florence – Ike Harris & Friends
Northwest Shoals Community College Hospitality House, Muscle Shoals
Nyoka Nicole
Northwest Shoals Community College,* Coleman Group* Childcare Central
VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC PRESENTS LUNCH BREAK AT THE FOOD COURT
Noon – 1:30 pm Food Court, Regency Square Mall, Florence
Featuring:
Rachel Wammack
Sponsored by:
Valley Chiropractic * Chick-Fil-A * Great American Cookie Co. * Sbarro * Wok Express
LITERALLY MUSIC
Noon
W.C. Handy Home and Museum, Florence
Featuring:
Frank Travis
Dihanne Westfield
Sponsored by:
Gonce & Associates
LUNCH BREAK
12:30-2 pm
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:
Park Place, Sheffield
John McAndrew
Park Place
Medical Center Pharmacy * Sheffield Redevelopment Authority * Sheffield Kiwanis * Discount Dan’s
ABCs OF BLUES & JAZZ & BEYOND
1:30-2:30 pm
Mount Moriah Christian Center, Florence
Music by:
Robert Dickson & Friends
Sponsored by:
Regions Bank * Dinah Phillips * Dentistry of the Shoals * Ryerson & Gillespie
THE SCREENING ROOM
2-4:30 pm
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Florence
Featuring:
Tom Thurman’s documentary Jerry Wexler: Immaculate Funk (2000), starring Jerry Wexler, Aretha Franklin,
Donnie Fritts, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Wilson Pickett and John Prine. Introduced by Terry Pace,
with special guests Paul Wexler ( Jerry Wexler’s son), Donnie Fritts and others to be announced.
Sponsored by:
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library * Pillar of Fire * Muscle Shoals Music Association
MUSICAL SPELLING JAZZ BEE
2:30 pm
Mount Moriah P.B. Church Family Life Center, Florence
Sponsored by:
Something Ele’Gant Florals & Gifts * Mt. Moriah P.B. Church * Mrs. Dora Goodloe
HAPPY HOUR AT ON THE ROCKS
4-7 pm
On the Rocks, Florence
Featuring:
Drumb & Drumber
PARTY AT PINE STREET PLAZA
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
5-7 pm
Pine Street Plaza, Florence
Featuring:
Gary Nichols
Sponsored by:
Keith Medley * Sweet Things * Xtravagance by Susan * Frolic
BILLY REID PRESENTS
5-7 pm
Billy Reid, Florence
Featuring:
Matt Green (from Belle Adair) * Doc Dailey (from Doc Dailey & the Magnolia Devils ) * Amber and Nathan (from The Bear)
AT SUNDOWN
5:30-7 pm
Featuring:
Wilson Park, Florence
The Jazz Orchestra/ Big Band Army Materiel Band Redstone Arsenal
7 POINT CONNECTION
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
5:30-8 pm
Pocket Park, North Florence
Featuring:
Mojo Risin’ * Mars Hill Jazz Band
Sponsored by:
Florence Federal Credit Union * Northwood Pharmacy * Security Lock & Key * Bohannon Pest Control *Andy’s the Professionals
* Dick Howell Barbeque * People’s Trust Bank * The Computer Doctor * Williams Cleaners* Driftwood Home & Design * Alfa *
Big River Region * Relique* Peck Ace Hardware * A Cut Above
LISTENING ROOM
6-7:30 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Devere Pride & Friends
Sponsored by: SunTrust Bank * Shoals Community Theatre
ST. FLORIAN MUSIC IN THE PARK
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6 pm
St. Florian Park, St. Florian
Featuring:
The Pine Hill Haints
Sponsored by:
Town of St. Florian * Pop’s Barbeque * Collision Center * First Southern Bank * Parkway Shopping Center * Connolly Animal Clinic *
Drink Box * Ralph’s Lawncare Service
MUSIC AT MAGNOLIA
6 pm
Magnolia Church of Christ, Florence
Featuring:
Swinging River Jazz with special guests Festival Jazz All-Stars
Sponsored by:
Magnolia Church of Christ
ST. JUDE AND THE BLUES
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6:30-9 pm
121 E 6th Street (next door to office of Dr. Jimmy Gardiner), Tuscumbia
Donation to St.Jude
Featuring:
The Hitmen
Josh Brannon Band
Sponsored by:
Dr. Jimmy Gardiner
COUNTING ON THE MUSIC
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER- FREE EVENT
6:30 pm
Patterson, Prince & Associate, 475 S. Seminary St. Florence
Featuring:
The Archie Hubbard Band
Sponsored by:
Patterson, Prince & Associates, CPA
HEART AND SOUL OF HANDY
7 pm
Gaston Chapel P.B. Church, Sheffield
Featuring:
Concert directed by Dr. Eric Kirkman
Sponsored by:
Gaston Chapel P.B. Church Youth Department
GOSPEL CONCERT
7-9 pm
New Vision Church, Florence
Featuring:
Ruby Tiggs * PJ * Bobby Winston * Mandie Moore
Sponsors:
“Kick Game Fresh” * Christ Chapel * Mrs. Ruby’s Catering * Chenaniah Ministries
THE FIVE JETS IN CONCERT
7 pm
Shoals Theatre, Florence
Cost:
$10 /children * 12 and under free
Featuring:
The Five Jets
Sponsored by:
Hospice of North Alabama
ROCKIN’4 RECOVERY
7-9 pm
A New Beginning, Sheffield
Cost:
$5
Featuring:
Will McFarlane
AMERICA SINGS
7:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church, Florence
Cost:
$15
Featuring:
Florence Camerata
LISTENING ROOM
8-9:30 pm
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Chuck Redd & Friends
Friends of the Festival
PEGASUS ROCKS INSIDE THE HOUSE
8 pm
Pegasus Records Garage, Florence
Featuring:
41/20 Club Presents The Weeks * Gnarly Charlies * Cicada Screamers * While the Ship Sinks
THE 300 SHOW
8 pm
Featuring:
Cost:
Sponsored by:
MANE Room, UNA Entertainment Industry Department, Downtown Florence
Members of the Entertainment Industry 300 songwriting class performing original works in the round.
Free
UNA Entertainment Industry Department
HANDY NIGHTS
5-7 pm
6-9 pm
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Kevin Sledge * Bryan Farris
Rosie’s, Florence – The Midnighters
Legend’s,Florence – Microwave Dave
Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Eric Essix
Flobama, Florence – Travis Wammack Band
City Hardware, Florence – Kent DuChaine
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Gary Nichols
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence –Mary Mason Band
Rivertown, Florence – Clara Belle & the Creeps
On the Rocks, Florence – Belle Adair Opening for the Pollies
Somewhere Else Sidepockets Lounge, Florence – ROLLIN IN THE HAY
7-10 pm
7-10:30 pm
8-11 pm
8 pm-midnight
9-11 pm
9 pm-1 am
10 pm-1:30 am
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
MASTER CLASS
10:30 am
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
Counts Brothers Music, Muscle Shoals
David Northrup
Counts Brothers Music
LUNCH BREAK
11 am-2 pm
.
11:30 am-1 pm
11:30 am-2:30 pm
Rosie’s, Florence – Debbie Bond Duo
Legend’s Steakhouse, Florence – Jacob Lovell Trio
Ricatoni’s, Florence – Michael “Supe” Granda of Ozark Mt. Daredevils
Flobama, Florence – All Star Jazz
MUSIC AND MUNCHIN’ IN GATTMAN PARK
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER- FREE EVENT
11 am-1:30 pm Gattman Park Recreation Center, Muscle Shoals
Cost:
Music is free/ box lunch available for purchase
Featuring:
Bay City Brass Band
Sponsored by: City of Muscle Shoals * Shoals Solid Waste Authority
VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC PRESENTS LUNCH BREAK AT THE FOOD COURT- JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH
Noon-1:30 pm
Food Court, Regency Square Mall, Florence
Featuring:
Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials. For ages 3 and older
Special guest:
Microwave Dave
Sponsored by: Valley Chiropractic * Chick-Fil-A * Great American Cookie Co., * Sbarro * Wok Express * Florence Recycling*
Children’s Museum of the Shoals * Shoals Earth Monrh * Keep the Shoals Beautiful
LUNCH BREAK AT MAGNOLIA GARDENS II
Noon-2 pm
Magnolia Gardens II, Florence
Featuring:
Edd Jones Dixieland Band
Sponsored by: Florence Housing Authority
GEOBLUES
1 pm
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
Children’s Museum of the Shoals, Florence
Where in the World
Children’s Museum of the Shoals
W.C. HANDY
2 pm
Featuring:
Merrill Gardens, Florence
Thompson Trio
CHURCHING ACROSS THE RIVER
5-7:30 pm
Mt. Carmel M.B. Church, Tuscumbia
Cost:
Music free * fish fry available at 1 pm
Featuring:
Mr. Carmel Concert Choir
Sponsored by: Mt. Carmel M.B. Church
AT SUNDOWN
5:30-7 pm
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
Wilson Park, Florence
Acoustrio * Kent DuChaine
TNT Fireworks
NORTH WOOD ROCKS THE BLOCK
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6-8 pm
North Wood United Methodist Church, Florence
Bring your lawn chair * Food available.
Featuring:
Eric Essix
Sponsored by:
North Wood United Methodist Church
BARBEQUE AND BLUES
6 pm
New Beginning Church, Four Lane Shopping Center, Florence
Cost:
Barbeque meal $10/ concert free
Barbeque meal – 6 pm/ Blues Concert 7 pm
Featuring:
Copper Katz
LISTENING ROOM
6:15-7:15 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Sonny Harris & Friends
Sponsored by:
Friends of the Festival
HANDY CHURCH NIGHT
Greater St. Paul AME Church, Florence
6:30-8:00 pm
Handy’s Community Choir
8-9 pm
Handy’s Community Choir
Transportation:
6 pm and 7:30 pm - Free Shuttle from Downtown Florence Parking Deck
Sponsored by:
Greater St. Paul AME Church * Chad's Pharmacy
BLUES ON THE BLUFF
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6:30 pm
Standpipe Park, Sheffield
Featuring:
The Blue Navigators * The Hitmen
Sponsored by:
Sheffield Utilities
SWINGING RIVER JAZZ
7 pm
1st Assembly of God, Florence
Featuring:
Swinging River Jazz Band
Sponsored by:
1st Assembly of God Church
CYPRESS LAKES MUSIC
7-9 pm
Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club, Muscle Shoals
Music is free – restaurant and bar available
Featuring:
The Muscle Shoals All-Star Band with special guests from the Decoys, Gary Nichols, Christine Ohlman, Charles Rose, Harvey
Thompson and others.
Sponsored by:
City of Muscle Shoals * Colbert County Commission * Shoals Solid Waste Authority
BLUES/AMERICANA JAM SESSION
7-9 pm
Sweet Basil Café, Florence
Featuring:
Cactus Cowboys with Mickey Buckins * John Stokes * Steve Baccus * Terry Richardson * James Megar * Duck Heupel * Bernie Borosky
Sponsored by:
Bernard Borosky, M.D. Shoals Radiology Associates Open MRI of North Alabama
TUNES ON TENNESSEE
7-9 pm
Tennessee Street & Wood Avenue Intersection
In Front of Progress Bank, Florence
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
Featuring:
Josh Brannon Band
Sponsored by:
Progress Bank * McDaniel Window and Door * Associated Insurers * Mefford’s Jewelers
ROCK OUT WITH THE WRITERS
7:30 pm
Shoals Theatre, Florence
Cost:
$20 All proceeds benefit hungry Shoals area children! ( “Sidney’s Safe !”)
Featuring:
Multi -Grammy winner Chris Tompkins and Walt Aldridge!
Sponsored by:
Isbell Farms * Dr. Lee Morris* Holt Mussleman Kelley & Morgan Law Offices * Mo & Stephanie Mallette * Tuscumbia Iron Works
Shoal Creek Gibbons House * North Alabama Mortgage Inc. –Sean Elliott * David & Melissa Bailey * UNA Honors Program
*Inbound Marketing
LISTENING ROOM
7:30-8:30 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Scott Silbert & Friends
Sponsored by:
SCA Tissue North America * Selwyn Jones
PEGASUS ROCKS INSIDE THE HOUSE
8 pm
Pegasus Records Garage, Florence
Featuring:
Basement Burlesque & the Florence Jazz Collective Presents All Jazzed Up
FIVE-BAND SHOW
8 pm
MANE Room, Entertainment Industry Department, downtown Florence
Featuring:
Ramble Tamble * The Old Souls * Cheap Thrill Deville * The Lonely Gales * SCM Electrix
Cost:
Free, but donations are accepted at the door.
Sponsored by:
UNA’s Entertainment Industry Department
LISTENING ROOM
8:30-10 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Bill Goodwin & Friends
Sponsored by:
SCA Tissue North America
HANDY NIGHTS
5-7 pm
6-9 pm
6-9:30 pm
6:30-9:30 pm
7-10 pm
8-11 pm
8 pm-mn
9 pm-1 am
10 pm-1:30 am
9 pm
Cost:
Featuring:
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Will McFarlane
Yumm’s, Florence – Farris,York & Sledge Jazz Trio
Rosie’s, Florence – Microwave Dave
Legends, Florence – Max Russell
On the Rocks, Florence – Shane Baker
Flobama, Florence – James LeBlanc & Angela Hacker
UMI’s, Florence – The Midnighters
Cajun’s, Sheffield – Big Joe & the Catfish Junkies
Swampers / Marriott Shoals, Florence – Rachel Wammack
City Hardware, Florence – Rob Aldridge
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Pine Hill Haints
On The Rocks, Florence – Aaron Blades Band
Flobama, Florence – Rollin’ in the Hay
Somewhere Else Sidepockets Lounge, Florence – BYRON GREEN
OUTBACK PARTY
Outback Steakhouse, Sheffield
$15 ages 21 & older/ $20 ages under 21 * Proceeds benefit W.C. Handy Festival Music Camp
17th Floor
THURSDAY, JULY 25
MR. HANDY’S BLUES: A MUSICAL DOCUMENTARY
10-11 am
W.C. Handy Home and Museum, Florence
Featuring:
Preview and conversation with filmmaker and producer Joanne Fish
JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH
10:30-11:30 am Muscle Shoals Public Library, Muscle Shoals
Featuring:
Microwave Dave
Sponsored by:
Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Keep the Shoals Beautiful * Shoals Earth Month
HANDY ON THE PLAZA
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
11 am-1 pm
Mobile Plaza, Florence
Featuring:
Tennessee River Ramblers Army Materiel Band Redstone Arsenal
LUNCH BREAK
11 am-1 pm
Featuring:
Johnson and Mahan Dental Care, 723 Cox Creek Parkway, Florence
Rachel Wammack
LUNCH BREAK
11 am-2 pm
Rosie’s, Florence – Ray Reach Trio
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Travis Wammack
Legends, Florence – Farris, York, Sledge
11:30 am-1:30pm Flobama, Florence – Acoustrio
VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC PRESENTS LUNCH BREAK AT THE FOOD COURT
Noon -1:30 pm
Food Court, Regency Square Mall, Florence
Featuring:
Tosha Hill
Sponsored by:
Valley Chiropractic * Chick-fil-A * Great American Cookie Co. * Sbarro * Wok Express * Florence Recycling * Children’s Museum of the
Shoals * Shoals Earth Month
MR. HANDY’S BLUES: A MUSICAL DOCUMENTARY
1-3 pm
W.C. Handy Home and Museum, Florence
Featuring:
Preview and conversation with filmmaker and producer Joanne Fish
SCREENING ROOM
2-4:30 pm
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Florence
Featuring:
Martin Scorsese’s documentary The Last Waltz (1978),starring The Band, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Neil Young,
the Staple Singers, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, Dr. John, Ronnie Hawkins, Ringo Starr and Neil Diamond.
Introduced by Terry Pace, with special guests Jimmy Johnson (Schedule Permitting)
Sponsored by:
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library * Pillar of Fire * Muscle Shoals Music Association
MUSIC & REFRESHMENTS AT KEESTONE
2 pm
Keestone of Florence, 201 N. Cedar St., Florence
Featuring:
The Thompson Trio
Sponsored by:
Keestone of Florence Senior Community
BLUES-N-BREAD PUDDING
3-4:30 pm
Sheffield Public Library, Sheffield
Featuring:
All-Star Combo
Sponsored by:
David Claunch, Claunch’s Café * Friends of the Sheffield Library
Medical Center Pharmacy
HAPPY HOUR AT ON THE ROCKS
4-7 pm
On the Rocks, Florence – Rob Aldridge
MUSIC IN THE PARK
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER- FREE EVENT
4:30 pm
Wilson Park, Florence
Featuring:
The Ray Brothers
Sponsored by:
Merrill Lynch
LISTENING ROOM
5-6:30 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
John McAndrew
Sponsored by:
Friends of the Festival * Gonce & Messer, Attorneys
AN EVENING WITH THE VALLEY ROOTS
5-7 pm
David Christopher’s, Sheffield
Featuring:
The Valley Roots
Sponsored by:
David Christopher’s
BILLY REID PRESENTS
5-7 pm
Billy Reid, Florence
Featuring:
Dan Dyer
DOWNTOWN TUSCUMBIA STREET PARTY
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
5-10 pm
Main Street, Tuscumbia
Arts & Crafts vendors * Food * Music
Featuring:
Pine Hill Haints
Sponsored by:
Market 35674
CHURCHIN’ DOWN THE STREET CONCERT
6 pm
St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 220 E Alabama Street, Florence
Featuring:
Quad Cities Mass Choirs Directed by Aaron Freeman
Sponsored by:
T & V Barbershop * Emmanuel Christian Center Church * Higher Ground Productions * Melissa Henson at Long Lewis of the Shoals *
A & N Property Maintenance * Trinity Memorial Funeral Home * St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church* First Baptist Church,
Town Creek * God’s School of Medicine – Pat Smith.
COACHES vs. CANCER “Howlin’ Madd for a Cure”
6 pm
Pickett Place, Florence
Cost:
$80 per person, $150 per couple* Tickets available at the American Cancer Society Office/ Pickett Place
‘Tour of the South’ cuisine multi-course dinner, BYOB, set-ups available for purchase
Featuring:
Bill Howlin’ MADD Perry & Band- A member of the Delta Blues Foundation
Sponsored by:
Pickett Place * Pat & Rod Slusher
MUSIC AT THE MICHAEL CENTER
6-7:30 pm
Michael Center, Sheffield
Featuring:
Musical Legends & Dorothy Cole as “Tina Turner”
Sponsored by:
Sheffield Redevelopment Authority * Colbert County Commission * Shoals Solid Waste Authority
MAGNOLIA CONCERTS
6 pm
Magnolia Church of Christ, Florence
Featuring:
Magnolia Quartet * Shoals Brass * Shoals Flutes * Crosstie * Shoals Concert Band
MUSIC & FOOD FEST ON NORTH COURT MEDIAN
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6-10 pm
North Court Median at Coby Hall
Featuring:
The Midnighters
Sponsored by:
UNA Alumni Association * Off Campus Bookstore * Lynch & Lynch * Johnson & Johnson CPA * Karen Rose d.b.a. Karen Rose Real
Estate and Shoals Realty Group * Watkins,Johnsey Professional Group PC * Geo-Source * Holt, Mussleman, Kelley & Morgan * Moore,
Berry & Linville * Brink Apartments * Mefford’s * Wells Fargo * TVA Community Credit Union
LISTENING ROOM: Songwriters Night
6:30-8 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Donny Lowery * Walt Aldridge * Eric Dylan * James Slater
Sponsored by:
Shoals Community Theatre * Friends of the Festival * Gonce & Associates
TROJAN HOUSE SPECIAL
7-9 pm
Trojan House, Muscle Shoals
Featuring:
GP-38
Sponsored by:
Dr. Bernard Borosky, M.D, Shoals Radiology Associates Open MRI of North Alabama
EVENING AT THE ROXY WITH THE GREAT PRETENDERS
7 pm
Roxy Theatre, Russellville
Cost:
$5 / children younger than 6 free
Featuring:
The Great Pretenders
Sponsored by:
Franklin County Arts Council * Franklin County Times * Russellville Gas, Electric & Water Boards * Valley State Bank * Sinclair
Lawrence Ins.* Lanny Norris, State Farm * Bedford, Rogers & Bowling ,Attys * Abstract & Appraisal, Wanda Myrick * Troy & Brenda
Oliver * CB&S Bank * Clark Pulley Co. * William & Debbie Nale * Tinker & Susie Malone * 1st Metro Bank * Community Spirit Bank *
Strickland & Barksdale CPA * Bank Independent * Franklin County Chamber of Commerce * D & D Building Supply * Franklin Electric
Coop * Family Pharmacy * Russellville Pharmacy* Gene & Freida Ellison * WGOL/Franklin Free Press * Franklin Pharmacy * Hester
Printing * Big Star * 5 Star Pizza * Mr. & Mrs. Greg McCain * Franklin County Judge & Commission * Audry’s * Jack & Josie Dugan*
David & Melissa Grissom
AWAKENING: AN EVENING OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP
7 pm
1st United Methodist Church, McDowell Hall, Florence
Featuring:
Songs of Praise And Worship
GRAY SISTERS SINGERS OF DECATUR, ALABAMA IN CONCERT
7 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church, Florence
Cost:
$10 advance tickets available (call 256-764-6149) & $15 at the door
Featuring:
The Gray Sisters Singers of Decatur, Alabama
Sponsored by:
Trinity Episcopal Church Choir
BEALE STREET BLUES
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7-9 pm
Lewis Field, Florence
Featuring:
Thompson Trio and Mary Mason
Sponsored by:
Councilman Dave Smith * Lauderdale County ADC * Shoals Democratic Club * Johnson’s Cleaners * Hayes Garage * American Legion
Post #11 * Tom Jones Insurance * Florence Housing Authority * Mitchell’s Bail Bonding * Herman’s Cut & Style * Selwyn Jones*
Dr. Wayne Stanley * J.D. Barnett * The Beale Street Committee
ELEGANT EVENING AT THE SHOALS
7:30 pm
Shoals Theatre, Florence
Cost:
$15.00
Featuring:
Scott Silbert * Robert Redd * Sue Matthews* Mundell Lowe * Holly Hofmann * Howard Lamb * Gary Lamb
Jim Ferguson* Mel Deal * Gary Wheat * Bill Goodwin * Ken Watters * Jose Betancourt * Ike Harris * Robert Dickson
Sponsored by:
TVA * Local Ford Dealers * Friends of the Festival * Anderson & Anderson
MUSCLE SHOALS TO MUSIC ROW/MSMA & THE MARRIOTT SHOALS PRESENT A TRIBUTE TO JERRY WEXLER
8-10 pm
Marriott Shoals Conference Center, Florence
Concert and Exhibit of Dick Cooper’s Iconic Photographs
Cost:
$10 * For information call Big River Broadcasting 256-764-8121* on-line at www.ms2mr.com
Featuring:
Christine Ohlman * The Muscle Shoals All-Stars ( David Hood, Kelvin Holly*,NC Thurman ,Mike Dillon ,
Will McFarlane) With special guest : Bonnie Bramlett * Spooner Oldham * Donnie Fritts * Paul Wexler plus surprises!
Sponsored by:
Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa * Big River Broadcasting * Muscle Shoals Music Association
OUTBACK PARTY
9 pm-mn
Cost:
Featuring:
HANDY NIGHTS
5-7 pm
6-7:30 pm
6-9 pm
6:30-9:30 pm
8-11 pm
8 pm-mn
9 -11 pm
9 pm-1 am.
10 pm-1:30 am
11 pm-1:30 am
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
Outback,Sheffield
$15 ages 21 and over/$20 ages under 21
All proceeds benefit W.C. Handy Festival Music Camp
Velcro Pygmies
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Ally Couch
Rivertown Coffee Co., Florence – Doc Dailey * Tosha Hill
Rosie’s, Florence – Eric Essix
Flobama, Florence – Three Wheel Drive
Legends, Florence – Kent DuChaine
UMI’s, Florence – Kozmic Mama
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Drumb and Drumber
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Microwave Dave
City Hardware, Florence – Michael “Supe” Granda of Ozark Mt. Daredevils
Rivertown Coffee Co., Florence – While The Ship Sinks * Redmouth
Somewhere Else Sidepocket Lounge, Florence – JEREMY HUNT * ELECTRIC SOUL
On The Rocks, Florence – The Fiddleworms
Flobama, Florence – The Pollies
Somewhere Else Sidepockets Lounge, Florence – THE LEDBETTERS
FRIDAY, JULY 26
MR. HANDY’S BLUES: A MUSICAL DOCUMENTARY
10-11 am
W.C. Handy Home and Museum, Florence
Featuring:
Preview and conversation with filmmaker and producer Joanne Fish
LUNCH BREAK
11 am-1 pm
11 am-2 pm
.
11:30-2:30 pm
Noon-1 pm
Subway/Mall Road, Florence – Jacob Lovell Trio
Rosie’s, Florence – Charlie Rose Duo
Ricatoni’s, Florence – Acoustrio
Legends, Florence – Thompson Trio
Flobama, Florence – Microwave Dave
Osa’s. Florence – Tosha Hill
MOUNT MORIAH FISH FRY
11 am-6 pm
Mount Moriah P.B. Church, Community Christian Life Center, Florence
2:30 pm
Music by Dorothy Cole * Deborah Nehemiah
Cost:
Catfish $10 eat in or take out / for information or tickets call 256-765-0312
Sponsored by:
Mount Moriah P.B. Church
MR. HANDY’S BLUES: A MUSICAL DOCUMENTARY
1-3 pm
W.C. Handy Home and Museum, Florence
Featuring:
Preview and conversation with filmmaker and producer Joanne Fish
LISTENING ROOM
4-5 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Robert Redd & Sue Matthews – Tribute to Sinatra
Sponsored by:
SunTrust * Friends of the Festival
HAPPY HOUR AT ON THE ROCKS
4-7 pm
On the Rocks, Florence – Matt Roy and Son
HANDY WITH THE HITMEN
4-8 pm
Office of Kimberly A. Norris, Attorney 401 E. Tombigbee, Florence
Featuring:
The Hitmen
RIVERSIDE JAZZ
5-10 pm
McFarland Park, Florence (Rain Location Florence Coliseum)
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
Featuring:
Bay City Brass Band * Festival All-Stars * Dr. Eric Kirkman Trio * Replay * Acoustrio * Mary Mason Band * Tosha Hill * SteelGray *
Nyoka Nicole
Transportation:
Free shuttle from Florence Parking Deck to McFarland Park
Sponsored by:
City of Florence
LISTENING ROOM
5:15-6:15 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Tim Goodwin & Friends
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
102.7 KISSFM PRESENTS THE 10TH ANNUAL REGENCY SQUARE IDOL FINALS
6 pm
Sears Court, Regency Square Mall, Florence
Featuring:
6 Finalists compete ages 6-16
Cost:
$1 for each audience vote
Proceeds benefit the Colbert-Lauderdale Attention Homes
Sponsored by:
FAME Recording Studio * Unique Car Care & Limousine Service * Doug Richardson Photography * 102.7 KISSFM
SHOALS PRAISE & WORSHIP CHOIR CONCERT
6 pm
Faith Church, Florence
Featuring:
Shoals Praise & Worship Choir
5th ANNUAL MASSIVELY COOL AIR CONDITIONED STREET FESTIVAL
6-10 pm
Marriott Shoals Conference Center, Florence
Cost:
Southern BBQ Buffet & Entertainment $12/ Entertainment only $6/Bar Specials all Evening
Shop with First Friday Street Vendors in the Atrium
Music by:
Kerry Gilbert Band * Rewind * Josh Brannon Band
Come Right After Work, Hit the Buffet, and Enjoy Live Music All Evening in Air Conditioned Comfort!
Sponsored by:
Bentley Automotive Group * Big River Broadcasting * Florence-Lauderdale Tourism * Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa
RECORDED LIVE: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Mane Room, Florence
Cost:
$5
6-7:30 pm
1st Set – Ray Reach & Friends: Tribute to Nat King Cole and the Crooners
7:45--9 pm
2nd Set –Ray Reach & Friends: Tribute to Jazz Legends
Sponsored by: University of North Alabama Entertainment Industry Department * Music Preservation Society * Anderson & Anderson
Local Ford Dealers * TVA
12th ANNUAL ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER
6:30 pm
Joe Wheeler State Park, Rogersville
Featuring:
Dorothy Cole as “Tina Turner”
Sponsored by:
Joe Wheeler State Park
FROSTBITE IN JULY
7 pm
Frostbite/Montagu’s, Florence
Featuring:
Mojo Risin’
Sponsored by:
Frostbite * Montagu’s * Shoals WEB * Your Insurance Solution
PARK & SOUL
7-9 pm
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
Wilson Park, Florence
CC Jags
Vic Porter Agency * Dr. James D. Hudson DMD, Orthodontic Specialist * Affordable Inflatables * Shoals Marine
GAS HANDY FEST CONCERT
A COMING HOME PARTY FOR SHONNA TUCKER
7-11 pm
GAS Design Center, Tuscumbia
Cost:
3 canned goods or small donation to Food Bank of North Alabama
Featuring:
Shonna Tucker & Eye Candy with special guests The Lorels * Elias Patriot * Red Mouth * Clara Belle
* The Edward Armstead Project * Dave Haselton * Hempanzee * Muscle Shoals Mashup by Caness & Parallel Thought
Sponsored by:
Cherokee Lair Productions * 6 Degrees of the Shoals * Shoals Radiology/Open MRI of North Alabama Bernard Borosky MD
* Colbert County Family Practice/Flora Kayfan MD* Jamie Hood Jewelers * Dixie Signs & Decals * ICS Roofing/ABC Windows * Pam
Minetree Realtor / Renaissance Realty * Medical Center Pharmacy * Allen’s Air Conditioning * Patrick Hood Photography * SSWA
Recycling * Colbert County Tourism * Shoals Radio Group/105.5 The Big Dog WLAY 103.5/Star 94.9 * Rilly Fitness* Listerhill
PEGASUS ROCKS INSIDE THE HOUSE
9 pm
Pegasus Records Garage
Featuring:
The Bear * Dead Fingers * Lauderdale
CABARET
9 pm-1 am
Featuring:
Cost:
Sponsored by:
HANDY NIGHTS
5-7 pm
6-9 pm
6-9:30 pm
7-10 pm
8-11 pm
8 pm – mn
8:30 pm
9-11 pm
9 pm-1 am
10 pm-1:30 am
Town Plaza (Former Antiques Mall), 500 S. Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Doors open at 8 pm
Entice from Nashville, Tennessee
$15 in advance/ $20 at the door
BUDWEISER * Emmitt Jimmar * Tax Mart * George Johnson * Emmitt Burt’s Floor Cleaning Service * C-N-D Beauty Supply * Myron &
Sherry Hughes * Glenda K. Williams * Brian & Chiquita Suggs * James (Toby) Jackson
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Zoe Welch
Rosie’s, Florence – Pine Hill Haints
Legends, Florence – Florence Jazz Collective
Flobama, Florence- Asleep by Ten
Studio 256, Sheffield – Mr. Lee & Company starring T.K. Soul
Cajun’s, Sheffield – Travis Wammack
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Kent DuChaine
Swampers, Florence – Anne E. Dechant
City Hardware, Florence – Mitch Mann
PJ’s, Muscle Shoals – Big Joe & the Catfish Junkies
Rivertown Coffee Co, Florence – Dillon Hodges
On the Rocks, Florence – Microwave Dave
Flobama, Florence – The Springs
Somewhere Else Sidepockets Lounge, Florence - LYNAM
SATURDAY, JULY 27
29TH ANNUALTHREE-STATE BIKE RIDE
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
McFarland Park, Florence
21, 39, 61, 70, 100 & 107 mile options (helmets required)
All cyclists are required to ride single-file on the Natchez Trace Parkway
6 am
7:15 am
3 pm
4 pm
Cost:
Sponsored by:
Route maps on line at www.Handy100.com.
Registration
Mass Start
Aid Stations close
Route closes
$30 per rider until July 17/ $35 if postmarked after July 17 (includes t-shirt, aid stations, map, food and refreshments after the ride)
Pre-registration on-line www.Active.com search “Handy”, by mail at P.O. Box 1827, Florence AL 35631, at festival headquarters located
at 217 East Tuscaloosa Street, Florence AL 35630
American Midstream * Shoals Cycling Club * Bank Independent * Logan’s Roadhouse * Shoals Radio Club * Road ID * Shoals Bicycle
Shop * Mid-South Insurance, Scott Townsend * North Alabama Chiropractic and Sports Clinic
GETTIN' READY TO STRUT
9:30 am
Offices of Gonce & Messer Attorneys, 109 N. Court St, Florence
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
Jacob Lovell
Gonce & Messer, Attorneys * The Hofmann Group
STREET STRUT & PARADE
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
10 am:
Wilson Park, Florence
(Rain location – Regency Square Mall)
Prizes for the best Strutters
Music by
Bay City Brass * Thompson Trio * Johnson High School Band * Sheffield High School “Sound of the Shoals Marching Band”
Sponsored by:
Senator Tammy Irons * Rhoda P’s Catering * State Farm Insurance, Myron Gardner, Agent * TVA Community Credit Union
Lauderdale County Community Development Commission
HANDY LUNCH
11 am-2 pm
Rosie’s, Florence – Ken Watters & Friends
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – All Star Jazz
City Hardware, Florence –Tosha Hill
Legends, Florence - Charles Rose & Friends
LISTENING ROOM: CLASSICAL BLUES
Noon-1:30 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Microwave Dave * Phil Weaver * Ingrid Spakovsky
Sponsored by:
Shoals Community Theatre * Friends of the Festival * SCA Tissue North America
ROUNDHOUSE RYHTHM
Noon-2 pm
The Depot Museum Roundhouse, Tuscumbia
Cost:
Music free * Museum tour including Model Railroad Exhibit $2.00
Featuring:
The Lawmen
Sponsored by:
Norfolk Southern * Tuscumbia Railroad Company * Tuscumbia Parks & Recreation Department * Memphis & Charleston Historical
Society, Tuscumbia Chapter * Colbert County Tourism
MR. HANDY’S BLUES: A MUSICAL DOCUMENTARY
1-3 pm
W.C. Handy Home and Museum, Florence
Featuring:
Preview and conversation with filmmaker and producer Joanne Fish
LISTENING ROOM
2-3:30 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring
The Great Guitars
Sponsored by:
Shoals Community Theatre * Friends of the Festival
LISTENING ROOM
4-5:30 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Tim Goodwin & Friends
Sponsored by:
Shoals Community Theatre * Friends of the Festival
FROSTBITE IN JULY
7 pm
Frostbite/Montagu’s, Florence
Featuring:
The Hitmen
Sponsored by:
Frostbite * Montagu’s * ShoalsWEB * Your Insurance Solution
BLACK AND WHITE PARTY
7 -10 pm
Studio 256, Sheffield
Cost:
$10 For information call 256-483-0044 / 256-323-7841
Featuring:
Crossroads Band * Stepping contest
Sponsored by:
Studio 256 & Trelayne Hill
JAMESON INN PARTY ON THE PARKING LOT
7-11 pm
Jameson Inn & Conference Center, Sheffield
Cost:
$10 all ages * food and drink available for purchase
Featuring:
The Fiddleworms * Abstract Theory
FROLIC
6-7 pm
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
Norton Auditorium Courtyard, Florence
Mojo Risin’
Gonce & Associates
HEADLINER CONCERT: AN EVENING WITH KEB’MO’
7:30 pm
Norton Auditorium University of North Alabama, Florence
Featuring:
Keb’Mo’
For information visit www.wchandymusicfestival.org
Cost:
$40 general admission/ $125 VIP package as available
Sponsored by:
Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Parkes Mechanical and Metals, Inc. * Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa * University of North Alabama Department of Music & Theatre
*Local Ford Dealers* TVA
HANDY NIGHTS
6-9 pm
Rosie’s, Florence – The Decoys
8-mn
9 pm
9-12 mn
9 pm-1 am
9 pm-1:30 am
10 pm-1:30 am
HANDY JAM
9 pm-Until
Flobama, Florence – Kent DuChaine
Legends, Florence – Nyoka Nicole w/102
City Hardware, Florence – Christian Turner
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – All-Star Jam
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Iguana Party
On The Rocks, Florence –Fatso
PJ’s, Muscle Shoals – The Midnighters
Somewhere Else Sidepockets Lounge, Florence – KOZMIC MAMA
Flobama, Florence – Second Creek
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – ALL-STAR JAM
SUNDAY, JULY 28
MUSIC OF W.C. HANDY SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
10 am
First Christian Church, Florence
Featuring:
Sanctuary Choir * Children’s Choir * Sign Choir * Creative Dance Team * Orff Ensemble * Puppet Team
Student from Handy Music Camp
YOUTH CONFERENCE 2013 & HIP-HOP FINALE CONCERT
6 pm
New Birth Ministries, Florence
Featuring:
Mr. Del & Holy Smith (Former Three 6 Mafia) * NBY Step Team * Free to Grow* Vocal Pointe
For more information http://www.facebook.com/newbirthyouth
Sponsored by:
New Birth Ministry * Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuit * WFIX 91.3 * TVA Credit Union * Signature Smile – Dr. L. Don Wilson * 1 Step At A
Time Learning Center * Listerhill Credit Union
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE
6-8 pm
Woodward Avenue Baptist Church, Muscle Shoals
Featuring:
McKenzie Lockhart * The Ray Brothers
HANDY NIGHT
8-11 pm
9 pm- 1:30 am
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Trey Hardin
Somewhere Else Sidepockets Lounge, Florence – MARTY LEWIS & DIXIE MAFIA
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In case of rain, alternate locations for outdoor events have been scheduled. Please check with the Festival Office between 10 am to 6 pm for specific
information, 256-766-7642, website: http://www.wchandymusicfestival.org or http://twitter.com/WCHandyFestival and on Face book.
W.C. Handy Music Festival has been designated a Top 10 Alabama Year of Music Event * Alabama Event of the Year 2007 * Top 20 Event/July since 1986
* Three-time Cultural Olympiad Regional Designee * Southeast Tourism Top 20 Event for July * Appalachia/National Geographic Geo-Tourism Featured Site
* Alabama Mountain Lakes Peak Award Winner * Top 100 Event in North America by the American Bus Association * Top 50 "Must-See" Festivals in
Alabama for the Year of Music.
Make plans now to attend the 2014 W.C. Handy Music Festival, July 18-27
GENERAL SPONSORS: Lauderdale County Commission * Colbert County Commission * Gonce & Associates * City of Florence * Shoals Solid Waste
Authority * Printers and Stationers * University of North Alabama * TNT Fireworks * Sutherland Sight & Sound * Florence–Lauderdale Tourism * Colbert
County Tourism * Wise Alloys LLC * SCA Tissue North America LLC * The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama * Keep the Shoals
Beautiful * Florence Recycling * Regions Bank * Bank Independent * Merrill-Lynch * Anderson & Anderson * TVA * Sheffield Utilities * Northrop Grumman
* Garnett Electric * Lauderdale County Community Development Commission * Sen. Tammy Irons * Rep. Greg Burdine * BBVA Compass Bank * WZZA
SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS: The 18th Annual W.C. Handy Festival Music Camp under the direction of Dr. Lloyd Jones and Ken Watters has been made
possible by support from the University of North Alabama Department of Music & Theatre* 1st Metro Bank * Florence Kiwanis Club * Friends of the Festival *
Progress Bank * Lawrence County Arts Council * Rosie’s * Outback
Special outreach programs have been made possible through grants Anderson & Anderson * Northwest Alabama RC&D Council * Alabama Tourism
Department* TVA
NURSING HOMES MINI-CONCERTS have been made possible by support from Gonce & Associates * Selwyn Jones * Regions Bank * Friends of the
Festival * ElderCare Services Jean Gay, David & Dee Mussleman * Shoals Walgreens- Florence and Muscle Shoals * Dr. Bill McClanahan
N HARMONY WITH NATURE is made possible by grants and support from the International Paper Foundation* Northwest Alabama R C & D Council* UPS
Foundation* Lowe’s * Partnership with Keep the Shoals Beautiful* Florence Recycling* Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Florence-Lauderdale Tourism *
Colbert County Tourism * Lauderdale County Commission* Lauderdale County Community Development Commission * TVA * Shoals Earth Month
Posters sponsored and printed by: Printers & Stationers
Design winners: Mackenzie Kimbrough and Maurice Mull under the direction of Ron Davis, University of North Alabama
Website made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama Department of Tourism
HANDY FESTIVAL EXTRAS
Added Attractions
MUSEUMS
Belle Mont Mansion
Cook Lane, Tuscumbia
8 am-4 pm Thursday – Saturday; 1-5 pm Sunday
Admission charged
256-381-5052
Children’s Museum of the Shoals
2810 Darby Drive, Florence
10 am-4:30 pm Thursday- Saturday
Admission: $4 adults and children over the age of 2/Free for under 2
256-765-0500 www.shoalschildrensmuseum.org
Frank Lloyd Wright-Rosenbaum House
601 Riverview Drive, Florence
10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday; 1-4 pm Sunday
Admission: $8 adults/ $5 students, seniors (62+), groups of 10 or more
For group reservations call 256-740-8899 or www.florenceal.org
Indian Mound Museum
1028 S. Court St., Florence
10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday
Admission charged
256-760-6427 www.florenceal.org
Ivy Green, Helen Keller Birthplace
300 North Commons, Tuscumbia
8:30 am-4:00 pm Monday-Saturday/ closed Sunday
Admission charged
256- 383-4066 www.helenkellerbirthplace.org
Pope’s Tavern Museum
203 Hermitage Drive, Florence
10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday
Admission charged
256-760- 6439 www.florenceal.org
W.C. Handy Home & Museum
620 W. College St., Florence
10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday
Admission charged
256-760-6434 www.florenceal.org
Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts
217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
9 am-4 pm Monday-Friday
Admission: Free
256-760-6379 www.florenceal.org
Red Bay Museum
110 Fourth St. SE, Red Bay
1:30-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday and by appointment
Special Music Exhibits
Admission: $5 adults/$3 groups & students
256-356-8758 or www.redbaymuseum.org
EXHIBITS
Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts
217 East Tuscaloosa Street- Florence
Mostly Blues-Art With a Musical Flair
Entries in the official W.C. Handy Music Festival Design Competition
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm / Saturday July 28 10am-12:30pm
Free admission
Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
Art Works ’13
511 North Water Street, Tuscumbia
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Admission: $5.00 adults/ $3:00 Children/ Group rates available
Florence Lauderdale Public Library
350 North Wood Avenue, Florence
Muscle Shoals Music: Jerry Wexler
Marriott Shoals Conference Center
10 Hightower Place, Florence
Official W.C. Handy Music Festival Posters
SHOWS
July 12 & 13 *7:30 pm / July 14 * 2 pm
Norton Auditorium, University of North Alabama, Florence
UNA SUMMER THEATRE PRESENTS
HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY By Randal Myler and Mark Harelik
Directed by Mark Harelik
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+) & UNA employees * $5 students with ID
July 18-20 / 25 & 26* 7:35 pm
Ritz Theatre, Sheffield
SUMMER STOCK AT THE RITZ
LES MISERABLES
Tickets: PG Rating no children under the age of 6 $18.50 adults * $13.50 students
on-line www.ritztheatre.ticketleap.com * 256-383-0533
July 18-21 7:30 pm / July 21 2 pm
CAMP ROCK
Tickets on-line www.shoalstheatre.org * 256-764-1700
CAMPS
July 22-28 8:30 am-noon
HANDY MUSIC CAMP/VBS
1st Christian Church, Florence
Ages 6-12 for information call 256-764-2192
$10 + purchase of W.C. Handy Music Festival tee shirt
ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE SHOALS
Florence-Lauderdale Tourism 256-740-4141 www.visitflorenceal.com
Colbert County Tourism & Visitors Bureau 256-383-0783 www.colbertcountytourism.com
CITY LODGE
400 South Court Street
Florence AL 35630
Reservations: (256) 760-8888
COLDWATER INN, TUSCUMBIA
712 Highway 72 West
Tuscumbia AL 35674
Reservations (256) 383-6844
HAMPTON INN MIDTOWN, FLORENCE
2281 Florence Blvd.
Florence, AL 35630
Reservations: (256) 764-8888
HAMPTON DOWNTOWN, FLORENCE
505 South Court Street
Florence, AL 35630
Reservations: (256) 767-8282
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
180 Etta Gray
Florence AL 35630
Reservations: (256) 246-2200
JAMESON INN HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER, SHEFFIELD
4900 Hatch Blvd.
Sheffield AL 35660
Reservations: 256-246-2300
KEY WEST INN
1800 Hwy 72 West
Tuscumbia AL 35674
Reservations: 256-383-0700
KNIGHTS INN, FLORENCE
1915 Florence Blvd
Florence AL 35630
Reservations: (256) 766-2620
MARRIOTT SHOALS HOTEL & SPA, FLORENCE
800 Cox Creek Parkway South
Florence AL 35630
Reservations: (256) 246-3600
MICROTEL INN & SUITES
1852 Highway 72 East
Tuscumbia AL 35674
Reservations: (256) 248-0055
QUALITY INN, FLORENCE
150 Etta Gray Drive
Florence AL 35630
Reservations: (256) 740-0444
RESIDENCE INN by MARRIOTT
1000 Sweetwater Avenue
Florence AL 35630
Reservations: 256-764-9966