Muscle Shoals At Barbican London Sat 9 Apr

[Mike]

As part of the IT CAME FROM MEMPHIS festival

Sat 9 Apr 2005

Muscle Shoals

Rhythm section: David Hood, Jimmy Johnson, Bryan Owings, Spooner Oldham, Clayton Ivey, Larry Byrum Guests: Bonnie Bramlett, Donnie Fritts, George Soule, Larry Jon Wilson, Tony Joe White Special Guest: Mavis Staples

A hinterland compared even to Memphis, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is home to its own cultural collision between black and white. The members of this sinuous rhythm section made stars of Percy Sledge and Aretha Franklin, made hits for Willie Nelson and Cher, and were more recently "rediscovered" in the superb Country Got Soul releases. This evening, they perform the Country Soul tracks with Bramlett, Fritts, Soule and White, plus there's a very rare reunion with Mavis Staples, whom they backed on I'll Take You There and Respect Yourself.

Plus FREE live music in the foyer from James Hunter, and Seasick Steve - FREE ClubStage after the gig with the Country Soul DJs, and the Larry Love Showband.

Also Charlie Gillett broadcasts live from the Barbican on BBC London 94.9fm

FREE Clubstage after the gig with Country Soul DJs

For 3 weeks in April, the most comprehensive festival dedicated to the music of Memphis ever staged takes place at the Barbican, supported by MOJO. Artists include Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm, North Mississippi All Stars, Mud Boy & the Neutrons, Mavis Staples, Bobby Rush plus many more. The festival also includes free live music throughout, a short season of films and talks with the artists.

see other news post for more info on this festival