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When
music legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry
Lee Lewis engaged in an impromptu jam
session at Sam Phillips’
legendary Sun Studios in Memphis on December 4, 1956, the music
producer wisely recorded the proceedings. Darke County Center for the
Arts will present a tribute to that memorable meeting, “One Night In
Memphis,”
at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday,
October 7. Photo Credit - Mikayla Khramov.
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DCCA presents
Tribute to Legendary Performers
When music legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry
Lee Lewis engaged in an impromptu jam session at Sam Phillips’
legendary Sun Studios in Memphis on December 4, 1956, the music
producer wisely recorded the proceedings. Darke County Center for the
Arts will present a tribute to that memorable meeting,“One Night In
Memphis,” at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday,
October 7. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, the show
features a cast with the uncanny sound, look and feel of the original
performers. “The audience feels as though they are witnessing rock and
roll royalty perform their hits in this exhilarating high energy
concert featuring timeless tunes that almost everyone loves,” Mr.
Rawlins stated. The show starts at 8 p.m.
DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan says that this special event will
appeal not only to those who witnessed these legendary performers in
real time, but also anyone who appreciates their legacy which continues
to inspire innovative artists. “Although the roots of this music go
back a century or more, the lasting revolutionary effect of these
pioneers resonates yet today,” Ms. Jordan explained. “And, just as
important, this show promises to be a really good time for all
concerned,” she concluded.
“One Night in Memphis” is sponsored by Rodney Oda & Second National
Bank. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund this program with state tax
dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and
cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating
support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as
funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust
Fund. DCCA membership contributions also help support this show.
Tickets for “One Night in Memphis” cost $30, and can be reserved by
contacting DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net, or purchased
at DCCA's office located within Greenville Public Library or online at
www.CenterForArts.net. If any remain by showtime, tickets will also be
available at the door.
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