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DCCA BBQ &
Blues features Johnson and Higgins-Madewell
“Barbecue and Blues” takes place Friday, July 15 on the lovely and
inviting grounds of Turtle Creek Golf Course; tickets cost $10. The
Thirsty Turtle will provide a menu consisting of pulled pork or pulled
chicken, Ronnie's cole slaw, baked beans, and home fries for $12.50
from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.Cheesecake with strawberry drizzle will be
offered for dessert, and full bar service will be available.
The music will kick off at 6:30 p.m. with popular local musicians Erin
Higgins and Jeff Madewell performing their signature blend of roots,
blues, country, and classic rock. When asked to cite their major
musical influences, Erin and Jeff list Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix,
AC/DC, Sheryl Crow, Pink Floyd, the Allman Brothers, and Johnny Cash,
an eclectic mix that offers insight into the unique sound for which
Higgins-Madewell is known. Erin's powerful yet melodic vocals and
Jeff's amazing guitar skills have impressed and entertained audiences
for the past ten years, deservedly drawing a strong following across
the region.
Blues guitar virtuoso and singer Jay Jesse Johnson has rightfully been
dubbed “a powerhouse guitar rock force to be reckoned with.” The
Indiana native tours with his band that includes vocalist Angela Combs,
Reed Bogart on bass, Jeff “Smokey” Donaldson on drums, and Lee Evans on
the Hammond B3. His latest CD, Set the Blues On Fire, has won rave
reviews, earning Triple J acclaim from critics and fans alike as “a
modern-day blues master.” Praised for his technique, tone and
song-writing abilities, Jay Jesse Johnson is one of the most
electrifying guitarists you will ever hear, performing smoking slow
blues and fast-paced rocking boogie with masterful ease.
“Barbecue and Blues,” the annual fun-filled Darke County Center
for the Arts fundraiser featuring food for the body and music for the
soul that supports DCCA's Arts In Education programming and helps
underwrite their Family Theatre Series—providing another good reason
for attending the event. AIE performances are presented annually to
students in every grade of all local public schools at no charge to the
students. Family Theatre programs present professional theatre
companies performing at historic Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall,
charming adults and delighting children with imaginative and thoughtful
plays, many based on classic children's literature. In order to
maximize the ability of local families to partake of the wonder of
theatre, DCCA strives to keep tickets as accessible as possible, and
has maintained the incredibly low admission price of $5 for several
seasons. Simply knowing that you will be supporting these and other
programs provides sufficient motivation to get your tickets for DCCA's
“Barbecue and Blues.”
So take your lawn chair or blanket to Turtle Creek, get comfortable,
and enjoy great food and great music in the great outdoors with other
great people, all for a great cause. Of course, if the weather is less
than great, “Barbecue and Blues” will move inside the cozy confines of
The Thirsty Turtle. Although tickets will be available at the gate,
DCCA strongly recommends purchasing them in advance. Tickets can be
reserved by contacting DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net
or ordered online atwww.centerforarts.net. Tickets are also available
at Greenville Public Library, Readmore's Hallmark, and Darke County
Welcome Center, as well as at Turtle Creek Golf Course, 6545 U.S. Route
36 East, Greenville.
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