With everyone getting ready for Do Dah Day tomorrow morning, we can’t forget about Do Dah Eve tonight (Friday) at Nana Funks in the city’s Lakeview district! Festivities will begin at 5:01 p.m.
The evening will culminate with the crowning of the 2007 Do Dah Day King & Queen at 10:01 p.m. Continue reading
Posted in 35205, Birmingham, Events, music
Your chance to vote for your favorite t-shirt in City Stages ‘ annual contest (sponsored by Mountain High Outfitters ) ended last week.
The official designs are now available from the Mountain High website and at their Birmingham area locations . Four designs are available to choose from, with each available for purchase for $14.95. Weekend passes are also available for the annual event, scheduled for June 15 – 17. Check ’em out!
Posted in Birmingham, Citywide, music
As mentioned earlier today , Topper Price passed away yesterday evening. An earlier update on this site erroneously stated potential funeral arrangements announced. Currently the plans are to cremate Price’s body here in Birmingham. The cause of death has not been determined pending an autopsy. There are also currently no plans for a benefit to be held.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, music
Word is beginning to spread among the local music scene in Birmingham, Alabama – Topper Price has reportedly passed away last night.
Price was a well-respected performer within the music community both locally and nationally. He was scheduled to perform on the Miller Lite stage at this year’s City Stages festival in downtown Birmingham.
There are no further details at this time.
As we learn more about this story, we will update this post.
UPDATE #1: (12:32 p.m.) Early word is that he died from an overdose early yesterday evening. There are no confirmed funeral arrangements at this time, though it is being assumed that he will be buried in Mobile. There is also word that a benefit will be organized to assist with costs incurred from the funeral.
Have been told that information is not accurate. Will update as soon as real information is confirmed.
UPDATE #2: (4:03 p.m.) Click here to learn the latest information about this story.
Posted in Birmingham, music
For all of you that always wonder just how the T-shirt design contest for City Stages gets decided, here’s your chance to affect the decision. The guys over at the music festival have announced that the finalists have been selected in the City Stages 2007 T-Shirt Design Contest! Go on over to Mountain High Outfitters’ website and cast your vote for the design of your choice. There’s only only one vote per person, so choose wisely. oh yeah, you’ve only got until Friday, May 11 to make your choice heard. What are you waiting for?
Posted in Birmingham, Citywide, music
Today’s NPR Song of the Day is one that will make many music fans in the Magic City quite happy. It’s a track from The Birmingham Sound — The Soul of Neal Hemphill Vol. 1, a compilation CD that was produced by John Ciba and released last summer to much fanfare in Chicago and Birmingham. The write-up on the NPR site hints at a great deal of the city’s musical history and how it influences the current scene. After you read the piece, listen to the song.
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, music
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