Nancy Apple plans all-female show for First Congo
By Kristin Rodgers|MicroMemphis reporter
posted March 12, 2013
First Congo church has been ringing with music lately since Nancy Apple returned to the stage with her Song Slinger Showdown.Three shows have already been performed this year and Apple is already planning a fourth. This version in the series is being billed as an all-female show. Artists Susan Herndon of Tulsa, Okla. and Virginia Ralph of Memphis will take the stage along with Nancy Apple on April 7.
The concert series got its start in 2005 at Kudzu’s Bar and Grill. Apple and her guests were so successful that they even garnered media attention with performances being aired on local television stations. After staging shows for a few years Apple thought it best to go on hiatus. She cited “personal problems” as the reason behind the break, but her enthusiasm was palpable as the singer-songwriter discussed her work. |
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Apple describes her music as Americana, with musical influences such as blues, rock ‘n’ roll, country, and folk music to even out her sound. Herndon’s website says that her music is “genre-spanning” and that her songs range from country, pop, blues, reggae, rock, and even a French song. Her site also mentions that she is working on a collection of French songs due to be released in the fall.
Attendees of the March 3 show that featured Sandy Carroll and Delta Joe Sanders gave glowing reviews via Apple’s Facebook page. Singer Sandy Carroll (Just As I Am, Blessed Be) was among those who praised Apple and Aaron James for producing a great show. She also thanked them for the special crowd, space, and songs that she shared with Apple and Sanders.
Aaron James describes himself as being “Nancy’s right arm, volunteer labor, and head cheerleader.” He said the new series is “infinitely” better because of the intimate theater setting. “It’s a show for music lovers. Not bar flies.” James says that the only requirement in terms of genre is that all songs performed have to be original. “The format lends itself best to Americana, singer/songwriter, but there’s no restriction.”
When asked what a newcomer to the Showdown series could expect, James had this to say: “A beautiful, entirely unique musical experience. The quality of GPAC in an 80-seat venue.”
Next up after the all-female show April 7 will be an all-male show May 12, with Billy Don Burns, R.T. Scott, and Waylon and Willie headlining.
A donation of $10 is suggested, but not required. Showtime is at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6.
For more information on Nancy Apple check out her website here.
Additional websites:
nancyapple.com
http://lamplighter.cooperyoung.org/2013/02/20/nancy-apple’s-song-slinger-showdown-comes-to-cooper-young/
http://www.voicesofthesouth.org/SeasonDetails.aspx?pid=7&sid=56
Attendees of the March 3 show that featured Sandy Carroll and Delta Joe Sanders gave glowing reviews via Apple’s Facebook page. Singer Sandy Carroll (Just As I Am, Blessed Be) was among those who praised Apple and Aaron James for producing a great show. She also thanked them for the special crowd, space, and songs that she shared with Apple and Sanders.
Aaron James describes himself as being “Nancy’s right arm, volunteer labor, and head cheerleader.” He said the new series is “infinitely” better because of the intimate theater setting. “It’s a show for music lovers. Not bar flies.” James says that the only requirement in terms of genre is that all songs performed have to be original. “The format lends itself best to Americana, singer/songwriter, but there’s no restriction.”
When asked what a newcomer to the Showdown series could expect, James had this to say: “A beautiful, entirely unique musical experience. The quality of GPAC in an 80-seat venue.”
Next up after the all-female show April 7 will be an all-male show May 12, with Billy Don Burns, R.T. Scott, and Waylon and Willie headlining.
A donation of $10 is suggested, but not required. Showtime is at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6.
For more information on Nancy Apple check out her website here.
Additional websites:
nancyapple.com
http://lamplighter.cooperyoung.org/2013/02/20/nancy-apple’s-song-slinger-showdown-comes-to-cooper-young/
http://www.voicesofthesouth.org/SeasonDetails.aspx?pid=7&sid=56