2021 Handy Schedule

Ladies and Gents, this year has been another unlike any other!
This pesky pandemic has

caused delays, changes, and edits. While most of the info here will be correct, the performers
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W.C. HANDY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 2021

CORRECTED AS OF 07-14-21 at 11:59p
SUNDAY, JULY 18
LET’S TALK DETERMINED: Celebrating The Life of W.C. Handy!
Any time! Virtual Play, live streamed on Facebook
Info: Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash chronicles the life of the man we celebrate!
Sponsored by: City of Florence * BrooksvilleVoice.com * Music Preservation Society, Inc.
W.C. HANDY MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES

1 pm Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, 617 U.S. Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia
Featuring: St. Louis Blues, movie starring Nat “King” Cole as W.C. Handy
Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc.
BARBEQUE & BLUES WITH THE DECOYS

2-5 pm Cypress Moon Studios, 1000 Alabama Avenue, Sheffield
Featuring: The Decoys with special guests
Sponsored by: Cypress Moon Studios * City of Sheffield * Sheffield Utilities * Music Preservation Society Inc.
CHILDREN’S ARTS & CRAFTS AND CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

3 pm WOODMONT BAPTIST CHURCH / EAST CAMPUS, 2002 Darby Drive, Florence
(in case of rain, event moved to East Campus Youth Hall)
Info: For children of all ages
Sponsored by: Woodmont Baptist Church
JIM MAYER, CHILDREN’S MUSICAL PERFORMING ARTIST

Featuring: Jim Mayer
HOLLIS THE BAND / WORSHIP MUSIC

Featuring: Hollis The Band
SONGWRITER’S GUITAR PULL

Featuring: Tony Arata (“The Dance” by Garth Brooks) * Lenny LeBlanc (“Falllin’” by LeBlanc Carr, “Above All” by Michael W.
Smith) * Don Poythress (I’m A Little More Country Than That” by Easton Corbin * Cindy Walker Richardson
(“Almost Over You” by Sheena Easton)
MONDAY, JULY 19
DOCUMENTARY: MUSCLE SHOALS
Featuring: Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Wilson Pickett, Gregg Allman, Bono, Alicia Keys, and More!

TUESDAY, JULY 20
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W.C. HANDY MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES time change
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21

THURSDAY, JULY 22
HANDY BLOCK PARTY

6-9 pm 100 Block of Court Street, Florence
Featuring: The Kirkman Combo * The Decoys featuring Christine Ohlman, the Beehive Queen
Sponsored by: Downtown Florence Alliance * FirstBank
SALT & PEPPER BLUES SERIES FEATURING 2021 GRAMMY WINNING BOBBY RUSH!
7 pm UNA Mane Room, Florence
Cost: $20.00 (Tickets available at WZZA Radio, Counts Brothers Music, Ye Old General Store)
Info: Contact Russell Gulley at 256-845-0203 or [email protected]
Starring: Legendary Bobby Rush; also featuring: Muscle Shoals Music Icon Travis Wammack *Alabama Blues Queen Diedra
Ruff with Keithen Ruff, and Blues Harp Virtuoso John Bull with Skyler Saufley
Sponsored by: Alabama State Council on the Arts * Alabama Folklife Assn Inc. * WZZA Radio * University of North Alabama *
Swampers Bar & Grille * Counts Brothers Music * Radio Vizions * Music Preservation Society, Inc.
FRIDAY, JULY 23
JAZZ IT UP WITH YOUR TRASH
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
10am Sheffield Library, 316 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Cost: Free – especially for kids!!!
Special Guest: Microwave Dave
Description: Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can to make musical instruments and play with
Microwave Dave's impromptu band / for ages 3 and older
Sponsored by: City of Sheffield * Keep the Shoals Beautiful

KEESTONE OF FLORENCE GETS JAZZY!

2-4 pm Keestone of Florence, 201 N. Cedar St., Florence
Cost: Free (Complimentary snacks available)
Featuring: Dr. Eric Kirkman Combo
Sponsored by: Keestone of Florence
HANDY HAPPY HOURS

5-7 pm Swampers, Marriott Shoals, Florence – Eric Smallwood
6:30-9:30 pm FloBama, Florence – Big Mike Griffin
Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – Gary & Trey Nichols
19th ANNUAL ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER

6:30 until Joe Wheeler State Park, Rogersville
Featuring: Dorothy Cole as ‘Tina Turner’ * also featuring McTazz Band * Charlie Brown & Lacey Snider
Sponsored by: Joe Wheeler State Park * Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
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FIRST METRO BANK: SAX IN THE CITY
IN HARMONY WITHNATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
7:30pm Wilson Park, Florence (In case of rain, event moved to Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum)
Featuring: The Midnighters
Sponsored by: First Metro Bank
HANDY MUSICAL NIGHTS

7-10 pm Rocketzoid S3, 10109 Highway 64, Lexington, AL ($10 cover) – Hannah Aldridge
7 pm until Birdy’s Sports Grill, Muscle Shoals – Christian Turner
7:30-11 pm Fizz at the Clarion Bar, Sheffield – Chad Bradford Band
Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Josh Allison Band
9:30 pm-1:30 am Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – Station Street Band
10:30 pm until FloBama, Florence – Dixie Mafia
SATURDAY, JULY 24
W.C. HANDY FESTIVAL SHOALS CAR ANDTRUCK SHOW
IN HARMONY WITHNATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
Wilson Park, Florence
8 am-12 pm Registration
12-2 pm Show time
Featuring: The Cadillacs
Cost: Registration $20per vehicle (Pre-registration $18 by July 9th. Mail to: P.O. Box 3672, Muscle Shoals, AL 35662)
Information: Ronnie James 256-381-3536 or Terry Mashburn 256-366-0564 or visit www.shoalscarandtruckclub.com
Sponsored by: Shoals Car & Truck Club

HANDY ON THE H20! (Boat Access Only)

Alred Home, SW Colbert County side of Wilson Lake near Wilson Dam @ mile marker 260
11:30 am- 2 pm Boat Poker Run (Blastoff at Wilson Dam)
5 pm until Music!
Featuring Dixie Mafia * Dustin Richardson * Chris Lane
Info: Call 256-381-8404
Sponsored by: Sonny’s Pawn and Gun Shop, Jar & Co.
MUSIC AT MARMAC-THE SHOALS

5-7 pm MarMac Real Estate-The Shoals, 417 East Mobile Street, Florence
Featuring: Trey Nichols
Sponsored by: MarMac Real Estate-The Shoals
HANDY HAPPY HOURS

6-9:30 pm Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – Dorothy “Tina Turner” Cole & “Colettes” Travis Wammack & Snakeman Band
6-10 pm Rocketzoid S3, Lexington ($10 cover) – Blue Water Whiskey & The Party Factory Brass Funk Band
6:30-9:30 pm FloBama, Florence – Gary Nichols
JAZZ AND DINNER AT OLD GRACE CHURCH

Location: 700 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
6:30 pm Doors Open
7 pm Dinner & Entertainment
Cost: Tickets are $40 each * Bring your own wine, $10 corking fee
Menu: Rhoda P’s choice of steak or chicken indicated with ticket purchase
Featuring: Jazz Allstars: Scott Silbert with Jacob Adams, Gary Lamb, Kevin Smith, Chris Burroughs, Tyrone Jackson
Sponsored by: Vicki and Gary Dean
HANDY STREET PARTY

7-11p Poplar Street in front of Soul Wingery, Florence
Featuring: Thad and Company * AG Sully * NGSR
Sponsored by: Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area/Carrie Crawford
MUSIC IN THE PARK

7-10 pm Wilson Park, Florence
Featuring: Rewind of the Shoals
Sponsored by: CB&S Bank

7-10 pm The Boiler Room, Florence – Sonic Heat
7 pm until Birdy’s Sports Grill, Muscle Shoals – Lindsay Hinkle
8-11 pm Fizz at the Clarion Bar, Sheffield – The Shags
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Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence– James LeBlanc & the Winchesters
9:30 pm-1:30 am Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – DJ Fabian
10:30 pm until FloBama, Florence – Handshake Promise
SUNDAY, JULY 25
AFTERNOON MUSIC SHOALS COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND

3 pm First Presbyterian Church, 224 E. Mobile St., Florence
Featuring: Shoals Community Concert Band
Sponsored by: First Presbyterian Church, Florence
SUNDAY JAZZ AT 306 BBQ!

4-7 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence
Featuring: Denise Thimes and the Jazz Allstars (Scott Silbert, Chris Burroughs, Tyrone Jackson, Kevin Smith)
Sponsored by: 306 Barbeque
OPENING CEREMONIES
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6:30-8:30pm W.C. Handy Home & Museum Front Lawn, 620 W. College St., Florence
Rain location: Mt. Moriah PB Christian Life Center, Florence
Featuring: Dr. Carlos Handy * Dr. Eric Kirkman * Pastor Wesley Thompson * Brother Howell Sledge & Renewed * Dorothy
“Mahalia Jackson” Cole * God Encounter * Pastor Jerry Reeves & Friends
Sponsored by: City of Florence * W.C. Handy Home & Museum * Mt. Moriah PB Church * Music Preservation Society, Inc. * Keep
the Shoals Beautiful

7 pm until Birdy’s Sports Grill, Muscle Shoals – Anthony Michael
7:30-10 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Cannon Keenum Trio
MONDAY, JULY 26
10 am Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Florence
Sponsored by: Florence Recycling Center * Florence-Lauderdale Public Library * Keep the Shoals Beautiful
BOOK IT WITH JAZZ

11 am-1 pm Helen Keller Library, 511 N. Main Street, Tuscumbia
Cost: $7.00 (includes boxed lunch)
Featuring: Jazz Allstars: Tom Wolfe, Gary Lamb, Mark Lanter, Tyrone Jackson
Sponsored by: Friends of Helen Keller Library * Tuscumbia Utilities* Flexco * Henninger, Johnson, & Layton Insurance
HANDY MUSICAL LUNCHES

11 am-2 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence – Allstars: Mel Deal, Kevin Smith, Scott Silbert
306 Barbeque, Muscle Shoals – Rene Koopman f/Denise Thimes
11:30 am-2:30 pm FloBama, Florence – Max Russell

SHOALS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE

1-3 pm Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Music by: James LeBlanc, Angela Hacker + Bay Simpson
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
CHECK OUT THE BLUES

2-4 pm Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Florence
Cost: Free so come and enjoy!
Featuring: Jazz Allstars Quartet: Robert Redd, Sue Matthews, Neal Starkey, Chris Burroughs
Sponsored by: Friends of the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library
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LINE DANCING WITH A PURPOSE WITH LUTHER JARMON, JR.
5 pm until The Michael Community Center, 1001 East 17th Street, Sheffield
Cost: Free! Classes for all ages taught by Master Instructor Luther Jarmon, Jr.
Sponsored by: Mario Addison of the Buffalo Bills * City of Sheffield * Music Preservation Society, Inc.
HANDY HAPPY HOURS

5-7 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Angela Hacker and James LeBlanc
6-9 pm Fizz at the Clarion Hotel, Sheffield – Farris, York, & Sledge
306 Barbeque, Florence – Pine Hill Haints
6 until Pie Factory, Florence – Drumb & Drumber
6:30-9:30 pm FloBama, Florence – Deja Vu
A SALUTE TO THE BIG BAND SOUND

6:00 pm The Mane Room, Pine Street, Florence
Featuring: Dr. Lyman Mitchell's Shoals Area Big Band
Sponsored by: Music Preservation Society Inc. * Dr. P. Keith & Elizabeth Thompson
A TRIBUTE TO HARVEY “BUDDY” THOMPSON

6-8 pm Sheffield Library, 316 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Cost: Free
Featuring: Marcus Pope & The Thompson Trio
Sponsored by: Music Preservation Society, Inc.
RUNNIN’ ON: SONGS OF HOPE AND INSPIRATION

7:00 pm First United Methodist Church, 415 North Seminary Street, Florence
Featuring: FUMC Choirs and Guests
Sponsored by: First United Methodist Church, Florence
FERUS AT THE FIZZ – BREWERY SHOWCASE

7-9 pm Fizz at Clarion Hotel, 4900 Hatch Boulevard, Sheffield Sheffield
Featuring: Brewery Showcase and Ferris, York, & Sledge
Sponsored by: Clarion Hotel * Ferus Brewery
ROCKIN’ SOUL ON MOBILE PLAZA

7-9 pm Mobile Plaza, Florence (in case of rain, event moved to Gattman Park, Muscle Shoals)
Featuring: CC Jags
Sponsored by: K&S Tree Service*Lewis Electric * Allstate Insurance-Brad Tank Agency * Cornerstone Flooring * Patriot
Realty/Monty Allen
HONEY IN THE HIVE: HANDY 40 CELEBRATES BEHIVE 10

Marriott Shoals Conference Center, Florence
7 pm Doors open
8-10 pm The Decoys w/Beehive Queen Christine Ohlman, John Paul White, Billy D. Allen, Travis Wammack, Howell Sledge,
Jerry Phillips, and more!
Cost $15 for all ages (Tickets available at EventBrite.com)
Sponsored by: Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa * Muscle Shoals Sound Studios * Big River Broadcasting

7-10 pm Boiler Room, Florence – Microwave Dave & The Nukes
7 pm until Birdy’s Sports Grill, Muscle Shoals – Off The Chain
7:30-10 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Dave Anderson
10:30 pm until FloBama, Florence – Billy Allen & Dusty French
TUESDAY, JULY 27
KIDZ JAMM
10 am St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church outside pavilion, Florence
Featuring: Shoals Area piano students with drummer James Counts and bassist Bob Wray
Sponsored by: Shoals Area Music Teachers Forum * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

IN HARMONYWITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
10:30 am Rogersville Public Library, 74 Bank Street, Rogersville
Sponsored by: Rogersville Public Library

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Featuring: Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials / for ages 3 and older
Sponsored by: Friends of the Rogersville Public Library * Keep the Shoals Beautiful
SWINGING WITH THE SENIORS!

11 am-1 pm Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, Florence
Music by: Drumb & Drumber
Cost: $5 Sack lunch (reservations 256-768-8056)
Info: Reserved seniors seating on the floor, public seating in the bleachers. All are welcome!
Sponsored by: Lifewise * Florence Parks & Recreation

11 am-2 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence – The Jazz Allstars Trio: Tom Wolfe, Mark Lanter, Tyrone Jackson)
306 Barbeque, Muscle Shoals – Sue Matthews, Neal Starkey, & Robert Redd
11:30am-2:30pm FloBama, Florence – The Michaels
ABCs OF BLUES, JAZZ, & “BEFORE”

1:30 pm Handy Recreation Center, Florence
Featuring: The Jazz Allstars (Chris Burroughs, Kevin Smith, Scott Silbert, Mel Deal, Denise Thimes, Rene Koopman)
Sponsored by: Dr. Felice J. Green * Dinah Phillips * Teresa & Curlesia McDonald *Dallas Hoskins * Ryerson & Associates, DMD
COOL TUNES AND CUPCAKES AT THE MUSCLE SHOALS SENIOR LIVING CENTER
1-2:30 pm Muscle Shoals Living Center, 994 Gattman Park Dr., Muscle Shoals
Featuring: Off The Chain
Sponsored by: Compassus Hospice * Muscle Shoals Senior Living Center
HANDY HAPPY HOURS

5-7 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Bay Simpson Duo
5-8 pm Superhero Chef, Tuscumbia – Tremayne featuring Ronnie Eades
6-9 pm Fizz at Clarion Hotel, Sheffield – Howell Sledge Revue
306 Barbeque, Florence – Microwave Dave & The Nukes
6 pm until Pie Factory, Florence – Angelo Sandoval
6:30-9:30 pm FloBama, Florence – Fathers & Sons
COUNTING ON THE MUSIC

Patterson, Prince & Associates, 475 S. Seminary St., Florence
6-7:30 pm Iron Horse
Sponsored by: Patterson, Prince& Associates, CPA
HYMNS ON THE HILLTOP

6 pm Fairview Baptist Church, 150 Fairview Dr., Florence
(Church faces Florence Blvd)
Cost: Free
Featuring: Congregational Style Hymn Singing
Sponsored by: Fairview Baptist Church
UNA NIGHT ON NORTH COURT STREET MEDIAN

6-9 pm North Court Median, Florence (in front of Rogers Hall)
Featuring: Midnighters featuring Hollis
Sponsored by: University of North Alabama
OFF THE CHAIN AT SUNDOWN

7 pm Wilson Park, Florence
Featuring: Off The Chain Band
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
SWINGING RIVER JAZZ

7 pm Magnolia Church of Christ, 2650 Vulcan Avenue, Florence
Featuring: Swinging River Jazz Band
Sponsored by: Magnolia Church of Christ
MUSIC IN THE ST. FLORIAN PARK

7-9 pm St. Florian Amphitheater, 81 St. Florian Road, St. Florien
Featuring: Pine Hill Haints
Sponsored by: Town of St. Florian
AN EVENING OF DÉJÀ VU
7-9 pm Clarion Hotel Ballroom, Sheffield
Featuring: Deja Vu
Free: Tickets required, available at the Sheffield Library. Call 256-386-5633. Cash bar.
Sponsored by: Friends of the Sheffield Library
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7-10 pm Boiler Room, Florence – Big Al & The Heavyweights
7 pm until Birdy’s Sports Grill, Muscle Shoals – CONR
7:30-10 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Mitch and Craig
10:30 pm until FloBama, Florence – Roadside Mattress
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28
11 am-1 pm Helen Keller Public Library, 511 N. Main Street, Tuscumbia
Sponsored by: City of Tuscumbia * Helen Keller Public Library * Keep the Shoals Beautiful
AMITY DAY AT LUNCHTIME

11 am-1 pm Wilson Park, Florence
Featuring: Off The Chain Band * Special Guests
Sponsored by: Amity Day Friends * Baha’i Faith Church * Harold & Tricia Lewis

11 am-2 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence – Jazz Allstars Trio: Gary Lamb, Rene Koopman Chris Burroughs)
306 Barbeque, Muscle Shoals – Jazz Allstars Duo: Mel Deal, Neal Starkey)
11:30 am-2:30 pm FloBama, Florence – Denise Thimes & Jazz Allstars: Scott Silbert, Kevin Smith, Tyrone Jackson, Tom Wolfe)
MUSIC AND MUNCHIN’ IN MUSCLE SHOALS

11:30 am-1:30 pm Gattman Park Gym #3, Gattman Park Drive, Muscle Shoals
Cost: Event is free (lunch available for purchase)
Featuring: CC Jags
Sponsored by: City of Muscle Shoals


Music by: Peanut Montgomery, Mark Narmore + Bobby Tomberlin
HANDY HAPPY HOURS

5-7 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Will McFarlane
5-8 pm Superhero Chef, Tuscumbia – Longevity Band from Atlanta
5:30-8:30 pm Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – Off The Chain
6-9 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence – Tremayne f/Ronnie Eades of the Muscle Shoals Horns
6-10 pm On The Rocks, Florence - Drumb & Drumber
6 pm until Pie Factory, Florence - Kenny P
6:30-9:30 pm FloBama, Florence – Outlaw Apostles
PREMIER OF “RESPECT” ARETHA FRANKLIN MOVIE

TBA AMC Theaters, 301 Cox Creek Parkway, Florence
Info: MuscleShoalsMusicAssociation.com
RETURN OF THE VELCRO PYGMIES!

Marriott Shoals Conference Center, Florence
7 pm Doors open
8-10 pm Velcro Pygmies
Cost $15 for all ages (Tickets available at EventBrite.com)

7-10 pm Boiler Room, Florence – Open Mic
Fizz at the Clarion Hotel, Sheffield – Big Al & The Heavyweights
7 pm until Birdy’s Sports Grill, Muscle Shoals – Pine Hill Haints
7:30-10 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Mitch Mann and the Mojo Mixers
10:30 pm until FloBama, Florence – Cole NIchols
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THURSDAY, JULY 29

10:30 am Muscle Shoals Public Library, Muscle Shoals
Sponsored by: Muscle Shoals Library * Keep the Shoals Beautiful

11 am-2 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence – Coffee Black
306 Barbeque, Muscle Shoals – Jazz Allstars Gary Lamb, Robert Redd
11:30am-2:30pm FloBama, Florence – Drumb & Drumber

HANDY HAPPY HOURS

5-7 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Cole Nichols Duo
5-8 pm Superhero Chef, Tuscumbia – Off The Chain
5:30-8:30 pm Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – Karaoke
6-9 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence – Tosha Hill
6-10 pm Fizz at the Clarion Hotel, Sheffield – Outlaw Apostles
6:30-9:30 pm FloBama, Florence – Three Wheel Drive
CHURCHIN’ DOWN THE STREET GOSPEL CONCERT

St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 220 E. Alabama Street, Florence
6 -7 pm First Concert. Masks required for the unvaccinated.
7:15 -8:15 pm Second Concert
Featuring: Quad Cities Mass Choir Directed by Aaron Freeman
Sponsored by: A & N Property Maintenance * Bank Independent * C Properties LLC * Grace Memorial Funeral Home * Thompson
& Son Funeral Home * Higher Ground Productions* Quad Cities Mass Choir * Ramona J’s Restaurant * Rebecca
Stutts Hovater, State Farm Insurance * Skipworth Tax Services * Nancy Gonce * St. Mark M.B. Church
BEALE STREET ON COMMON GROUND

6:30-8:30 pm Lewis Field, 1050 Pruitt Street, Florence (in case of rain, location moved to Florence Lauderdale Coliseum)
Featuring: Common Ground Players * Chris Garner * Longevity Band of Atlanta
Sponsored by: City of Florence, Common Ground Shoals
ROCKIN WITH THE RENAISSANCE

7-9 pm Wilson Park, Florence
Cost: Free
Featuring: Deja Vu
Sponsored by: Pegasus Senior Living
SHOALS CONCERT BAND

7 pm Magnolia Church of Christ, 2650 Vulcan Avenue, Florence
Music by: Shoals Concert Band
Sponsored by: Magnolia Church of Christ, Florence
EVENING AT THE ROXY WITH THE GREAT PRETENDERS

7 pm The Historic Roxy Theatre, 200 North Jackson St., Russellville
Cost: $5.00 (Children under six free)
Featuring: Local Talent
Major Sponsors: Franklin County Arts & Humanities Council *Alabama Central Credit Union * Bank Independent * CB&S Bank *
Community Spirit Bank * First Metro Bank * Russellville Water Board * Clark Pulley * Mayor David Grissom * Rhett
Bradford, State Farm Insurance
CITY OF MUSCLE SHOALS PRESENTS CC JAGS

7-9 pm Muscle Shoals Amphitheater, 2010 E. Avalon Ave., Muscle Shoals
Info: (in case of rain, event moved to Gattman Park, Muscle Shoals Gym #3)
Featuring: CC Jags
Sponsored by: City of Muscle Shoals
ERIC ESSIX IN CONCERT
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7-9 pm Shoals Theatre, Florence
Featuring: Eric Essix Band
Tickets $10 available on line at TheShoalsTheatre.org or call 256-764-1700
Sponsored by: Shoals Theater
WILDWOOD TAVERN-SINGIN’RIVER TAP TAKEOVER

7-10pm Wildwood Tavern, 108 East Mobile Street, Florence
Info: Singin’ River Brewery takes over the Wildwood Tavern Taps. Enjoy Singin’ River Brews!
Sponsored by: Wildwood Tavern
JOHNNIE TAYLOR TRIBUTE

Clarion Hotel, 4900 Hatch Boulevard, Sheffield
8 pm Show begins (doors open at 7 pm)
Cost: $15 Advance, $20 at the door
Featuring: TJ Hooker Taylor * Diedra, the Alabama Blues Queen & Band * Cadillacs
Sponsored by: Debbie Dixon SKB * Holt’s Radiator * SNL * Midgard Storage * Options Wellness Center
JETTSETTERS WESTSIDE STREET PARTY

8:30 pm Outside 713 West Mobile Street, Florence
Info: Bring your lawn chairs and coolers, food vendors on site.
Featuring: Official Clutch Band from Birmingham
Sponsored by: Jetsetters SpaLon, Mitchell’s Bail Bonding, Saints Funeral Home, Regional Bail Bonds, Z Meagan Clark-Le’Hayven
Ztyles

7-10 pm Boiler Room, Florence – Trivia Night
7-11 pm On The Rocks, Florence – Bad Ethyl
7 pm until Birdy’s Sports Grill, Muscle Shoals – Microwave Dave & The Nukes
7:30-10 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Brandon Whyde Band
10:30pm until FloBama, Florence – Matt Bennett Band
FRIDAY, JULY 30
11 am-2 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence – Jazz Allstars (Robert Redd, Sue Matthews, Mark Lanter)
306 Barbeque, Muscle Shoals –Jazz Allstar John McAndrew
11:30-2:30 pm FloBama, Florence – Microwave Dave



Music by: Billy Lawson + Ed Hill
IN TUNE WITH THE OUTDOORS

5-7 pm Alabama Outdoors, 119 North Court Street, Florence
Featuring: Hope & Dylan Stamps
Sponsored by: Alabama Outdoors
HANDY HAPPY HOURS

5-7 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Max Russell Duo
5-8 pm Superhero Chef, Tuscumbia – Jazz Allstars
6-9:30 pm Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – Kirkman Combo
6:30-9:30 pm FloBama, Florence – James LeBlanc and the Winchesters
RHYTHM & BREWS

6-8 pm Singin’ River Brewing, 526 E. College Street, Florence
Music by: DJ Zillion
Cost: $10 (free for Shoals Chamber members)
Info: Register by July 26 for food and drink specials!
Sponsored by: Shoals Chamber, Shoals EDA, Singin’ River Brewing, Taco Mama
APOLLO AT JETSETTERS
6 pm until Outside 713 West Mobile Street, Florence
Info: Bring your lawn chairs and coolers, food vendors on site.
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Featuring: Contestants ($50 entry fee)
Sponsored by: Jetsetters SpaLon, Mitchell’s Bail Bonding, Saints Funeral Home, Aarian White a/k/a Big Perk, MoneyMade Jones,
Anchor Man Nathan Littleton of the Ghetto News, Highlight Media Group, Drea, Green Leaf & Company
RIVERSIDE JAZZ
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
6 until McFarland Park, Florence (Rain location Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum)
Featuring: Chris Garner * John Bull & Skyler Saufley * Smooth Fondu with Nakeva Harrison * Jazz Allstars * Off The Chain
Transportation: Free shuttle from Florence Parking Deck to McFarland Park
Sponsored by: City of Florence
13TH ANNUAL MASSIVELY COOL INDOOR STREET FESTIVAL

6:30-10:30 pm Marriott Shoals Conference Center, Florence
Info: Doors open at 5:30 pm, Buffets at 6:30 & 8 pm, Cash Bars all evening. No reserved tables.
Featuring: The Kerry Gilbert Band * Rewind
Cost: $15 with buffet/$10 without buffet (Tickets available at the door and https://massivelycool.eventbrite.com/)
COLDWATER JAM AT SPRING PARK

7-9 pm Spring Park, Tuscumbia (in case of rain, Tuscumbia Roundhouse & Depot)
Starring: Chapel Hart!
Also featuring: Anna Kate Warner * Emily White
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: City of Tuscumbia * Singing River Dentistry * PROJECTXYZ * The Southern Gem
BLUES ON THE BLUFF

7-9 pm Standpipe Park, North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Featuring: Doctors, Lawyers & Such
Sponsored by: City of Sheffield * Sheffield Utilities
PARK ’N SOUL
7-9 pm Wilson Park, Florence (in case of rain, event moved to Gattman Recreation Center, Muscle Shoals)
Featuring: CC Jags
Sponsored by: Cook’s Pest Control

7-10 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence – Travis Wammack & Snakeman Band
Boiler Room, Florence – Tim Cannon
Rocketzoid S3, 10109 Highway 64, Lexington ($10 cover) – April Michelle Band
7 pm until Birdy’s Sports Grill, Muscle Shoals – Anthony Michael
8-11 pm Fizz at the Clarion Hotel, Sheffield – Dixie Mafia
On The Rocks, Florence – Kenny P
Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Microwave Dave & The Nukes
9:30 pm-1 am Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – Mississippi Queen
10:30 pm until FloBama, Florence – Carson Carlisle Band
SATURDAY, JULY 31
DA DOO RUN RUN 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN
W.C. Handy Home & Museum, 620 W. College St. Florence through historic downtown Florence!
Pre-registration Due by July 28, 2021. Email: [email protected]; mail to: Music Preservation Society, Inc., P.O Box 1827,
Florence AL 35631; in person at MPS office at 409 North Court Street, Suite 11, Florence or on-line at
https://DaDooRunRun.ItsYourRace.com (Add $3.25 for on-line payment)
Info https://www.facebook.com/Handy5K
Packet Pickup Prior to race day, packets can be picked up at Solid Rock Running Co. Friday, July 30 12noon-6pm
5:30-6:30 am Race Day Registration and packet pickup
7 am 5K Run
8 am 1 Mile Run & Walk
Cost: 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run Combo $25 / 5K Run only $20 / 1 Mile Only $15; fees increase by $5 after July 25, 2021
in each category
Sponsored by: Abroms & Associates * All Sports Trophy * Panera Bread * Sam's Club * Solid Rock Running Company * Solid
Rock Race Timing * Citizen’s Climate Lobby
STREET STRUT & PARADE

10 am Strut begins at Wilson Park, corner of Tuscaloosa and Seminary Streets, Florence
(Rain location: Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum) Route: From Corner of Tuscaloosa and Seminary Streets, left to
Court St., left to College St., left to Seminary St. ending at Wilson Park for music, prizes, and fraternity “stepping.”
Grand Marshal: Mr. Mansfield Key III aka "Ole Pete Key"
Bands: Florence City, Lee, Mae Jemison, and Columbia High School Bands
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Cost: Free to participate in the parade, registration requested. Call Gwen Woods at 256-412-0316 or e-mail
[email protected] /
Music by Microwave Dave & The Nukes
Sponsored by: Music Preservation Society Inc.

11 am-2 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence – Robert Redd, Gary Lamb, Sue Matthews
306 BBQ, Muscle Shoals – Jazz Allstars Rene Koopman, Gary Lamb
RESCUE ME PROJECT’S MEGA CENTER GRAND OPENING AND JUMP FEST

RMP Mega Center, 1300 S.W. 8th St., Sheffield
12-4 pm: Grand Opening * Kids Activities * Music by DJ and more performers!
6 pm CC Jags
7 pm Off The Chain Band
Cost: Free! (Bring lawn chairs to this outside event.)
Info: [email protected]
Sponsored by: Tennessee Valley Pediatrics * Dr. Wayne G. Stanley
6thANNUAL SHOALS BLUES CHALLENGE

1 pm until The Mane Room, Florence
Cost Free
Featuring Various Performers
Information: For more information about the Blues Challenge, call Dr. Bob Garfrerick at 256-765-4369
Sponsored by: University of North Alabama Dept. of Entertainment Industry * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

Music by: Lenny Leblanc, Michael Curtis, + Travis Wammack
MUSIC AT THE MANSION

3-5 pm Belle Mont Mansion, 1569 Cook Lane, Tuscumbia
Cost: Music is free * Donations accepted
Featuring: Jazz Allstars: Scott Silbert, Tyrone Jackson, Kevin Smith
Sponsored by: Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation * Alabama Historical Commission * Dr. & Mrs. Angelo Mancuso *
Attorney Chad Smith * Colbert County Commissioner Darol Bendall * Friends of Belle Mont
ALABAMA MUSIC SHOWCASE & CONCERT

Alabama Music Hall of Fame – Outdoor Stage, Highway 72, Tuscumbia
1 pm Showcase featuring Kari Erickson of American Idol * DJ James Beckwith * Darien Omar * Anna Kate * Twisted
Country * Night Shift * Justin Miller * Common Ground * Rev. Jerry Reeves Band * and more…
4 pm Howell Sledge Revue
5 pm Guitarist Norris Jones & Off The Chain
7 pm Tyler Jones Band * Pat Jamar * Darien Omar
8:30 pm Block Part Kick-off with Rappers Geoffrey GMane Robinson, Jacob aka Slitha Finesse, Mic Stan, Boog
9 pm Handy Block Party continues with DJ Hunter Jackson
Cost: $10 Adults
For Info: Casey Eggleston 256-710-1558, Emmanuel Turner 256-443-6129, or
https://www.facebook.com/distinguishedproduction
Sponsored by: Distinguished Productions * Alabama Music Hall of Fame * City of Tuscumbia * Patterson Prince & Associates *
Gemstone Foods * ES Robbins * Dick Howell BBQ * TVA Community Credit Union * Attorney Deborah Bell Paseur
* Crunch Fitness * Big Brothers/Big Sister of the Shoals * AvidXchange Inc. * Top Notch Training
HANDY HAPPY HOURS

5-8 pm Superhero Chef, Tuscumbia – Gary & Trey Nichols
6-9:30 pm Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – Tramayne f/Ronnie Eades
6-9 pm On The Rocks, Florence – Travis Wammack
6:30-9:30 pm FloBama, Florence – Asleep By Ten
HANDY HEADLINER: JAZZY SOUL OF THE SHOALS

7:30 pm UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA NORTON AUDITORIUM, Florence (doors open at 7pm)
Featuring: Jazz Allstars: Denise Thimes Scott Silbert, Chris Burroughs, Tyrone Jackson, Kevin Smith, Tom Wolfe
Also Featuring Members of Decoys and Muscle Shoals Review with Charles Rose, Kelvin Holly, Clayton Ivy, Howell “Flip” Sledge,
Carla “Kozmic Mama” Russell, and Beehive Queen Christine Ohlman PLUS more!
Cost: $30.00 General Admission ($50 for VIP Seating)
Tickets: available at Handy Headquarters, Counts Brothers Music, and at www.WCHandyMusicFestival.com
Sponsored by: Music Preservation Society, Inc. * WZZA Radio

7-10 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence – Coffee Black
Boiler Room, Florence – Anthony Michael
Rocketzoid S3, 10109 Highway 64, Lexington ($20 cover) – Teacher’s Pets (Nashville, TN)
7 pm until Birdy’s Sports Grill, Muscle Shoals – Tim Cannon
8-11 pm Fizz at the Clarion Hotel, Sheffield – The Midnighters
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Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Michael Curtis and Friends
9:30 pm until Jokers of the Shoals, Sheffield – McTezz
10:30 pm until FloBama, Florence – Second Creek
HANDY WEEK FINALE – MUSICAL MIX & MINGLE!

11 pm-2 am Clarion Hotel, 4900 Hatch Boulevard, Sheffield
Info: Handy Week Performers present a Gumbo of musical styles
Bar will be open. See all of your friends in one place for the last night of partying!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1
SOULFUL SUNDAY GOSPEL BRUNCH AT RHODA’S P
2-5 pm Rhoda P’s Restaurant, 500 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Featuring: God Encounter * Voices of Harmony * Pastor Jerry Reeves & Friends
Cost: Free for Performance (Food Available for Purchase)
Sponsored by: Ekklesia Elegance, Ekklesia Ministries, Royal Beauty & More, ODC/KJLU Child Development Center, D&M Group
Homes, Engel & Volkers Shoals -The Mullens Success Groups, The Jasmine Anderson Family,
SWINGING RIVER JAZZ

6 pm First Baptist Church Sanctuary, 209 N. Walnut Street, Florence
Featuring: Swinging River Jazz Band
Sponsored by: First Baptist Church Worship Ministries

7:30-10 pm Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Tim Cannon
POST FESTIVAL EVENTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14
SHOALS SOUTHERN SOUL FESTIVAL
McFarland Park, 200 James M Spain, Florence
Presented by: Shoals Music Group
Starring: Calvin Richardson
Also performing: Sir Charles Jones * Bigg Rob * King South* Jaye Hammer
And more!: The Midnighters * FEFE & Company * Tezz Sings * Pat Jamar * Drey and Tha Trio Band
Doc Roc! DJ Host
Time: Gates open at 8 am, show begins at 12 noon
Cost: $45 General Admission, $75 VIP
Info: ShoalsSouthernSoulFestivals.com
Sponsored by: Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa * First Southern Bank * Classic Wheels * Sac Inc. * C Pride * High Note Studio *
Starship Motor Coach * Anything Concrete * Jordan Lane Auto Mart
The Music Preservation Society Inc. 2021 W.C. Handy Music Festival was supported through
funding provided by the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area.
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Ladies and Gents, this year has been another unlike any other!

This pesky pandemic has

W.C. HANDY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 2021

W.C. HANDY MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES

BARBEQUE & BLUES WITH THE DECOYS

CHILDREN’S ARTS & CRAFTS AND CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

JIM MAYER, CHILDREN’S MUSICAL PERFORMING ARTIST

HOLLIS THE BAND / WORSHIP MUSIC

SONGWRITER’S GUITAR PULL

LET’S TALK DETERMINED: Celebrating The Life of W.C. Handy!

DOCUMENTARY: MUSCLE SHOALS

HANDY BLOCK PARTY

DOCUMENTARY: MUSCLE SHOALS

KEESTONE OF FLORENCE GETS JAZZY!

HANDY HAPPY HOURS

19th ANNUAL ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER

HANDY MUSICAL NIGHTS

W.C. HANDY MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES

HANDY ON THE H20! (Boat Access Only)

MUSIC AT MARMAC-THE SHOALS

HANDY HAPPY HOURS

JAZZ AND DINNER AT OLD GRACE CHURCH

HANDY STREET PARTY

MUSIC IN THE PARK

HANDY MUSICAL NIGHTS

AFTERNOON MUSIC SHOALS COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND

SUNDAY JAZZ AT 306 BBQ!

HANDY MUSICAL NIGHTS

BOOK IT WITH JAZZ

HANDY MUSICAL LUNCHES

W.C. HANDY MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES

SHOALS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE

CHECK OUT THE BLUES

HANDY HAPPY HOURS

A SALUTE TO THE BIG BAND SOUND

A TRIBUTE TO HARVEY “BUDDY” THOMPSON

RUNNIN’ ON: SONGS OF HOPE AND INSPIRATION

FERUS AT THE FIZZ – BREWERY SHOWCASE

ROCKIN’ SOUL ON MOBILE PLAZA

HONEY IN THE HIVE: HANDY 40 CELEBRATES BEHIVE 10

HANDY MUSICAL NIGHTS

JAZZ IT UP WITH YOUR TRASH

DOCUMENTARY: MUSCLE SHOALS

SWINGING WITH THE SENIORS!

HANDY MUSICAL LUNCHES

ABCs OF BLUES, JAZZ, & “BEFORE”

HANDY HAPPY HOURS

COUNTING ON THE MUSIC

HYMNS ON THE HILLTOP

UNA NIGHT ON NORTH COURT STREET MEDIAN

OFF THE CHAIN AT SUNDOWN

SWINGING RIVER JAZZ

MUSIC IN THE ST. FLORIAN PARK

AMITY DAY AT LUNCHTIME

HANDY MUSICAL LUNCHES

MUSIC AND MUNCHIN’ IN MUSCLE SHOALS

W.C. HANDY MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES

SHOALS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE

HANDY HAPPY HOURS

PREMIER OF “RESPECT” ARETHA FRANKLIN MOVIE

RETURN OF THE VELCRO PYGMIES!

HANDY MUSICAL NIGHTS

JAZZ IT UP WITH YOUR TRASH