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Ladies and Gents, this year has been another unlike any other! This pesky pandemic has caused delays, changes, and edits. While most of the info here will be correct, the performers shown here are updated and may not match the printed Brochure. Please call us or use our QR Code found in the Handy Brochure for the most recent updates! W.C. HANDY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 2021 CORRECTED AS OF 07-20-21 at 12:31p SUNDAY, JULY 18 LET’S TALK DETERMINED: Celebrating The Life of W.C. Handy! Any time! Virtual Play, live streamed on Facebook Info: Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash chronicles the life of the man we celebrate! Sponsored by: City of Florence * BrooksvilleVoice.com * Music Preservation Society, Inc. W.C. HANDY MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES 1 pm Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, 617 U.S. Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia Featuring: St. Louis Blues, movie starring Nat “King” Cole as W.C. Handy Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc. BARBEQUE & BLUES WITH THE DECOYS 2-5 pm Cypress Moon Studios, 1000 Alabama Avenue, Sheffield Featuring: The Decoys with special guests Sponsored by: Cypress Moon Studios * City of Sheffield * Sheffield Utilities * Music Preservation Society Inc. CHILDREN’S ARTS & CRAFTS AND CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT 3 pm WOODMONT BAPTIST CHURCH / EAST CAMPUS, 2002 Darby Drive, Florence (in case of rain, event moved to East Campus Youth Hall) Info: For children of all ages Sponsored by: Woodmont Baptist Church JIM MAYER, CHILDREN’S MUSICAL PERFORMING ARTIST 5 pm WOODMONT BAPTIST CHURCH / EAST CAMPUS, 2002 Darby Drive, Florence (in case of rain, event moved to East Campus Youth Hall) Featuring: Jim Mayer Sponsored by: Woodmont Baptist Church HOLLIS THE BAND / WORSHIP MUSIC 6 pm WOODMONT BAPTIST CHURCH / EAST CAMPUS, 2002 Darby Drive, Florence (in case of rain, event moved to East Campus Youth Hall) Featuring: Hollis The Band Sponsored by: Woodmont Baptist Church SONGWRITER’S GUITAR PULL 7 pm WOODMONT BAPTIST CHURCH / EAST CAMPUS, 2002 Darby Drive, Florence (in case of rain, event moved to East Campus Youth Hall) Featuring: Tony Arata (“The Dance” by Garth Brooks) * Lenny LeBlanc (“Falllin’” by LeBlanc Carr, “Above All” by Michael W. Smith) * Don Poythress (I’m A Little More Country Than That” by Easton Corbin * Cindy Walker Richardson (“Almost Over You” by Sheena Easton) Sponsored by: Woodmont Baptist Church MONDAY, JULY 19 DOCUMENTARY: MUSCLE SHOALS 1 pm Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, 617 U.S. Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia Featuring: Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Wilson Pickett, Gregg Allman, Bono, Alicia Keys, and More! Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc. LET’S TALK DETERMINED: Celebrating The Life of W.C. Handy! Any time! Virtual Play, live streamed on Facebook Info: Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash chronicles the life of the man we celebrate! Sponsored by: City of Florence * BrooksvilleVoice.com * Music Preservation Society, Inc. TUESDAY, JULY 20 LET’S TALK DETERMINED: Celebrating The Life of W.C. Handy! Any time! Virtual Play, live streamed on Facebook Info: Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash chronicles the life of the man we celebrate! Sponsored by: City of Florence * BrooksvilleVoice.com * Music Preservation Society, Inc. 1 W.C. HANDY MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES time change 1 pm Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, 617 U.S. Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia Featuring: St. Louis Blues, movie starring Nat “King” Cole as W.C. Handy Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc. WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 LET’S TALK DETERMINED: Celebrating The Life of W.C. Handy! Any time! Virtual Play, live streamed on Facebook Info: Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash chronicles the life of the man we celebrate! Sponsored by: City of Florence * BrooksvilleVoice.com * Music Preservation Society, Inc. DOCUMENTARY: MUSCLE SHOALS 1 pm Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, 617 U.S. Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia Featuring: Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Wilson Pickett, Gregg Allman, Bono, Alicia Keys, and More! Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc. HANDY HAPPY HOURS 6-10 pm On The Rocks, Florence – Drumb and Drumber THURSDAY, JULY 22 W.C. HANDY MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES 1 pm Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, 617 U.S. Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia Featuring: St. Louis Blues, movie starring Nat “King” Cole as W.C. Handy Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc. HANDY BLOCK PARTY 6-9 pm 100 Block of Court Street, Florence Featuring: The Kirkman Combo * The Decoys featuring Christine Ohlman, the Beehive Queen Sponsored by: Downtown Florence Alliance * FirstBank SALT & PEPPER BLUES SERIES FEATURING 2021 GRAMMY WINNING BOBBY RUSH! 7 pm UNA Mane Room, Florence Cost: $20.00 (Tickets available at WZZA Radio, Counts Brothers Music, Ye Old General Store) Info: Contact Russell Gulley at 256-845-0203 or [email protected] Starring: Legendary Bobby Rush; also featuring: Muscle Shoals Music Icon Travis Wammack *Alabama Blues Queen Diedra Ruff with Keithen Ruff, and Blues Harp Virtuoso John Bull with Skyler Saufley Sponsored by: Alabama State Council on the Arts * Alabama Folklife Assn Inc. * WZZA Radio * University of North Alabama * Swampers Bar & Grille * Counts Brothers Music * Radio Vizions * Music Preservation Society, Inc. HANDY MUSICAL NIGHTS 7-11 pm On The Rocks, Florence – Laura Lane FRIDAY, JULY 23 JAZZ IT UP WITH YOUR TRASH CANCELLED! IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT 10am Sheffield Library, 316 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield Cost: Free – especially for kids!!! Special Guest: Microwave Dave Description: Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave's impromptu band / for ages 3 and older Sponsored by: City of Sheffield * Keep the Shoals Beautiful DOCUMENTARY: MUSCLE SHOALS 1 pm Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, 617 U.S. Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia Featuring: Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Wilson Pickett, Gregg Allman, Bono, Alicia Keys, and More! Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc. KEESTONE OF FLORENCE GETS JAZZY! 2-4 pm Keestone of Florence, 201 N. Cedar St., Florence Cost: Free (Complimentary snacks available) Featuring: Dr. Eric Kirkman Combo Sponsored by: Keestone of Florence HANDY HAPPY HOURS 5-7 pm Swampers, Marriott Shoals, Florence – Eric Smallwood 6-9:30 Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – Gary Nichols & Trey Nichols 6:30-9:30 pm FloBama, Florence – Big Mike Griffin 2 19th ANNUAL ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER 6:30 until Joe Wheeler State Park, Rogersville Featuring: Dorothy Cole as ‘Tina Turner’ * also featuring McTazz Band * Charlie Brown & Lacey Snider Sponsored by: Joe Wheeler State Park * Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau FIRST METRO BANK: SAX IN THE CITY IN HARMONY WITHNATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT 7:30pm Wilson Park, Florence (In case of rain, event moved to Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum) Featuring: The Midnighters Sponsored by: First Metro Bank HANDY MUSICAL NIGHTS 7-10 pm Rocketzoid S3, 10109 Highway 64, Lexington, AL ($10 cover) – Hannah Aldridge 7 pm until Birdy’s Sports Grill, Muscle Shoals – Christian Turner 7:30-11 pm Fizz at the Clarion Bar, Sheffield – Chad Bradford Band Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Josh Allison Band 9:30 pm-1:30 am Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – Station Street Band 10:30 pm until FloBama, Florence – Dixie Mafia SATURDAY, JULY 24 W.C. HANDY FESTIVAL SHOALS CAR ANDTRUCK SHOW IN HARMONY WITHNATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT Wilson Park, Florence 8 am-12 pm Registration 12-2 pm Show time Featuring: The Cadillacs Cost: Registration $20per vehicle (Pre-registration $18 by July 9th. Mail to: P.O. Box 3672, Muscle Shoals, AL 35662) Information: Ronnie James 256-381-3536 or Terry Mashburn 256-366-0564 or visit www.shoalscarandtruckclub.com Sponsored by: Shoals Car & Truck Club W.C. HANDY MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES 1 pm Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, 617 U.S. Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia Featuring: St. Louis Blues, movie starring Nat “King” Cole as W.C. Handy Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc. HANDY ON THE H20! (Boat Access Only) Alred Home, SW Colbert County side of Wilson Lake near Wilson Dam @ mile marker 260 11:30 am- 2 pm Boat Poker Run (Blastoff at Wilson Dam) 5 pm until Music! Featuring Dixie Mafia * Dustin Richardson * Chris Lane Info: Call 256-381-8404 Sponsored by: Sonny’s Pawn and Gun Shop, Jar & Co. A TRIBUTE TO HARVEY “BUDDY” THOMPSON 2-4 pm Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Cost: Free Featuring: Marcus Pope & The Thompson Trio Sponsored by: Music Preservation Society, Inc. MUSIC AT MARMAC-THE SHOALS 5-7 pm MarMac Real Estate-The Shoals, 417 East Mobile Street, Florence Featuring: Trey Nichols Sponsored by: MarMac Real Estate-The Shoals HANDY HAPPY HOURS 6-9:30 pm Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – Dorothy “Tina Turner” Cole & “Colettes” Travis Wammack & Snakeman Band 6-10 pm Rocketzoid S3, Lexington ($10 cover) – Blue Water Whiskey & The Party Factory Brass Funk Band 6:30-9:30 pm FloBama, Florence – Gary Nichols JAZZ AND DINNER AT OLD GRACE CHURCH Location: 700 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield 6:30 pm Doors Open 7 pm Dinner & Entertainment Cost: Tickets are $40 each * Bring your own wine, $10 corking fee Menu: Rhoda P’s choice of steak or chicken indicated with ticket purchase