On Thursday, Nov. 1, Puckett’s Murfreesboro will host the award-winning Hogslop String Band as the inaugural benefit concert for a two-month-long series that will raise funds for the 42nd annual Uncle Dave Macon Days.
Uncle Dave Macon Days is a roots rendezvous which honors traditional American music and celebrates the career of Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry legend Uncle Dave Macon. The two-day summer festival includes live music, food and nationally renowned competitions for clogging, and old-time buck-style dance and music.
Beyond the festival itself, UDMD organizers strive to be active partners in Murfreesboro society. Through its longstanding advocacy for the cultural heritage tourism community, contribution to the Macon/Doubler Fellowship and participation with Macon Music Education in Middle Tennessee schools, UDMD is an important community leader in artistic education and development.
“Puckett’s is honored to be an Uncle Dave Macon Days sponsor,” said Sally Mink, Marketing Director for A. Marshall Hospitality, parent company of Puckett’s Grocery and Restaurant. “We love its mission of bringing people together through Southern music, and we look forward to kicking off the concert series on our very own stage.”
The theme for the benefit concert is “Keep on Pickin’,” which illustrates the organization’s desire to bring live, local Americana and bluegrass music to Murfreesboro, outside of the annual summer festival.
The Hogslop String Band is expected to put on a high-energy show easily appreciated by all ages. The four-man band hailing from Georgia and Tennessee features the fiddle, guitar, banjo and washtub bass.
The concert will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, at Puckett’s Murfreesboro, 114 N. Church St., with a $20 cover. All proceeds from the cover will benefit UDMD. Make reservations by calling 629-201-6916.
