Memphis Sound Band selected to open Main Street Collierville's 16th Annual Sunset on the Square Concert Series!
Memphis, TN- - 05/07/05- - The Memphis Sound Band, featuring lead vocalists Jackie Johnson and Woody Degan, has been selected to open the 2007 concert season of Main Street Collierville. The series, which highlights the finest entertainment from the region, is presented in an intimate setting on the historic town square in Collierville, Tennessee. The event runs on Thursday evenings beginning June 7, 2007, for thirteen weeks.
The Memphis Sound Band, created and exclusively managed by Memphis Sound Entertainment, is comprised of the finest players from in and around Memphis and the Mid-South. As the name would indicate, the band focuses on the legacy of Memphis Music, and the influence it has had on all genres.
Woody Degan, lead male vocalist and keyboardist, is widely recognized as one of the region's most outstanding and prolific producers and performers. He has produced the Peabody Block Parties, The world-famous Peabody Rooftop Party, the Budweiser Concert Series, the 2003 All-Star Baseball Game, the 2007 Civil Rights Game Entertainment, and hundreds of other local and national events for nearly twenty five years. He was trained at Capitol Records in NY was awarded the top honor for Artist & Repertoire (A&R)in their nationwide promotions contest among agents. As a performer, he has shared the stage with Sammy Davis, Jr., Lionel Richie, Ike Turner, Vince Gill, Dishwalla, Stevie Wonder, the Drifters, Chuck Berry, and Ray Charles, just to name a few. His outstanding male vocals are true to the original material.
Lead female vocalist Jackie Johnson begin her career in the churches and talent shows around Memphis, Tennessee, but has quickly become a regional and national favorite. "It is a humbling experience singing next to Jackie every night," proclaims Woody Degan. "On the nights when I'm at my very best, Jackie is still upstairs! And on the nights when she's at her very best, well, it's just simply a blessing to be able to stand that close and listen!" Jackie has recorded with Rufus Thomas, Mavis Staples, Lenny Kravitz and numerous other acts across the globe. She is also a favorite performer in venues and festivals across Europe, including the Poretta Soul Festival in Poretta, Italy. Jackie took several years off to start a family and care for her children, but now she's back in the business and ready to take her career to the next level. You'll be able to see her, and the Memphis Sound Band live on the historic town square in Collierville, Tennessee on June 7, 2007!
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Collierville Main Street Concert Series Taps The Memphis Sound Band to Open the 16th Annual Sunset on the Square Concert Series!
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