Nashville A-List Songwriter Sally Barris Returns to Mentone's
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BWAC c/o City Hall, 100 Alabama Ave. N.W., Fort Payne, Alabama. 35967 [email protected] 256-845-2224 For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Gulley Telephone: 256-845-2224 E-mail: [email protected] Nashville A-List Songwriter Sally Barris Returns to Mentone’s Kamama Music Series Mentone, AL.: Kamama Music Series, the acclaimed musical event presented at Kamama Gallery in Mentone, continues its Summer Music Series, Thursday, Aug.20th when Nashville A-List Songwriter, Sally Barris returns to the Kamama Music stage at 7PM.This time she will have with her the exciting, Bitmingham Boys, an acoustic duo accompanying her. Sally Barris is an A-list Nashville songwriter who has had songs covered by such top- level artists as Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Her song “Let the Wind Chase You”, recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban, received a Grammy nomination for vocal collaboration in 2009. Film credits include “Honey Suckle Sweet” from the Miramax film "An Unfinished Life" and “Liars Lie” featured in the Tim McGraw, Gwyneth Paltrow film "Country Strong". While her writing credits mightily impress, fans and peers are most captivated by her bright spirit and expressive mountain soprano. Dirty Linen says, “Barris knows how to write lyrics that are as forthright as a stream of clear water and how to support them with melodies that share that quality”. In the last 2 years, the Minnesota native has performed Mountain Stage, New Bedford Summer Fest, and The Kerrville Folk Festival. She is also a member of the “The Waymores”, with Don Henry and Tom Kimmel. With Sally this time will be The Birmingham Boys, an acoustic duo comprised of Jason Bailey on mandolin and Chas Williams on dobro. This collaboration with Sally, began at a recent performance at the premier listening room in Birmingham, Moonlight on the Mountain, a venue known regionally as one of the best performing spaces in the SouthEast. Kamama Music Series features works in regional, original, singer/songwriter, traditional, Americana and roots music. Sandra Padgett serves as host of the event. The cost is $10 and food is available. Doors open at 6 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are encouraged. Call 256-634-3001. For more information contact Russell Gulley via phone 256-845-0203, or e-mail [email protected] .For a full schedule of the Kamama Music Series go to, www.russellgulleymusic.com/kamamamusic . .