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We're Kicking It Up A Notch!
The Muscle Shoals music scene is in the international spotlight on all fronts with the critically-acclaimed documentary, stunning live performances by Shoals area artists and a new generation of talent cranking out world-class recordings in local studios. While it's impossible to capture it all in a four-page newsletter, we hope to give you an overview that you can get your head around - along with some links to additional information.
A very special thanks to Swampers Bar and Grille and Big River Broadcasting for sponsoring our efforts. Their generous support allows us to kick this publication up a notch so we can share Muscle Shoals music happenings with music fans around the globe.
Please email us at themsma@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions. We want this newsletter to be a meaningful tool for Muscle Shoals musicians and fans.
David's Diary
Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section Bassist David Hood has kept all of his work diaries from the mid-sixties to the present. Because they contain information that spotlights the rich history of Muscle Shoals Music, he will share one segment of his diary in this column each month.
By David Hood
When you think of Muscle Shoals Sound Studios most people think of the little building located at 3614 Jackson Highway across the street from the Oakwood Cemetery in Sheffield. Dozens of musicians, artists and producers have been photographed in front of that famous location since its opening in 1969.
MSS operated at that location for just over 9 years. Thirty-five years ago, in May of 1978, Muscle Shoals Sound moved to its new location down on the Tennessee River at 1000 Alabama Avenue in Sheffield. The "official" grand opening was July 15, 1978. The first sessions were demos recorded by W.C. (Carrol) Quillen, and soon afterward tracks for Dr. Hook.
MSS operated at that location, continuing after its sale to Malaco Records in 1985. In 2005 the facility was purchased from Malaco and reopened as Cypress Moon Studios.
'Muscle Shoals Sessions' Concert Series
The second show in the Muscle Shoals Sessions Series will feature the high-spirited, sometimes outrageous, always fabulous talent of St. Paul and The Broken Bones. The band is currently working on their first full-length album which is being produced by Ben Tanner on Single Lock Records, a label owned by Tanner and John Paul White.
 Russell Smith and Kelvin Holly at the first installment of the Muscle Shoals Sessions concert series. The Amazing Rhythm Aces played to a sold-out crowd at the FloBama. Opening act was The Local Saints.  "We are Jamie McFarlane, Rob McFarlane, Justin Holder, Chad Burdine, & Zach Walton. Our Pops were preachers but they're not going to be putting us up for sainthood anytime soon. Our new band is The Local Saints, and we sing about life and love and sometimes whiskey and we might throw in a dog or a train, or an angry girl because we are from the South and that is how we live."
Muscle Shoals Music Rocks New Visitor's Center
Muscle Shoals music will take center stage at the Florence/Lauderdale Tourism’s new 2.4 million dollar Visitor’s Center at McFarland Park. The center, which is expected to be completed by late November, will feature a round-shaped room that will showcase scenes of Muscle Shoals music history.
An IPAD in the area will provide in-depth information about music, musicians, writers, producers and influencers. The exhibit will allow visitors to access information about local studios and to play samples of music that was recorded here.
Florence/Lauderdale Tourism Director Debbie Wilson is putting together information for all aspects of the exhibit and has (or will be) contacting MSMA members for images and information. Please contact her if you have ideas for this exhibit. Renderings of the Center are on display at the tourism office. Debbie’s contact information is debbie@visitflorenceal.com.
Muscle Shoals to Music Row "Live" is a two-hour live radio broadcast/webcast showcasing hit songwriters & artists between these two cities and across the nation! Every single MS2MR event features major recording artists backed by some of the best musicians in the business. The show is produced by Big River Broadcasting and is a product of the Sam Phillips Music Corporation.
For more information visit: http://www.ms2mr.com
Muscle Shoals To Music Row Schedule
June 13, 2013 Ashton Shepherd with Seth Hopkins
July 25, 2013 TBA
August 15, 2013 Weston Burt
September 5, 2013 Angel Mary & Tennessee Werewolves
 AMHOF Awards Show Scheduled For September 26
The Alabama Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Awards Show is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, at the Birmingham Jefferson Center Concert Hall. Five Alabama Music Achievers will be inducted during this star-studded event which will feature entertainment by some of Alabama's most noted performers. More details to come in future issues of the MSMA newsletter.
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