Tag: Music
Local talent: Raging Bones
WEST POINT, Ala. - At one point or another during adolescence, most children and teens dream of starting their band and making it to...
129th annual Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9, Cullman will celebrate a unique tradition in Alabama: the state’s last regular courthouse singing convention....
Stone Bridge Farms to host Easter weekend gospel music extravaganza
CULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms, a picturesque 186-acre property known for its breathtaking landscapes and acclaimed restaurants, is set to host a gospel...
Guest Editorial: Finding inspiration in Cullman’s music scene
CULLMAN, Ala. - Whether on warm summer evenings or brisk winter nights, people head into local venues to shake off the work week and...
Country music superstar Morgan Wallen to headline Pepsi Rock The South...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The “Biggest Party in the South” is back on August 5 and 6, 2022 – with an incredible lineup of musicians...
‘Music education is alive and well!’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Everyone knows students’ courses of study have been drastically impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some wonder and some forget...
‘I feel comfortable in a small church’
BREMEN, Ala. - On Sunday evening, Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church, located south of the Bremen community in west Cullman County, welcomed “Outlaw Gospel”...
‘Outlaw gospel’: Cody McCarver set to perform in Hanceville Jan. 19
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Chart-topping Nashville recording artist Cody McCarver will return to Hanceville Jan. 19 to perform at Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church. The...
Down home with Lamont Landers
‘America’s Got Talent’ contestant performs at 412 Public House
CULLMAN, Ala. – “America’s Got Talent” contestant Lamont Landers brought his talent to a busy 412...
Get to know Jesse Priest Music
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Like any good, Southern musician, I started out singing and playing in church,” local favorite Jesse Priest said of the origins...
Ready for Rock the South?
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Friday, Rock the South (RTS) returns for its eighth annual installment. Gates will open at noon Friday and Saturday, with...
Holly Pond Elementary celebrates 61st annual Spring Festival
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Wonderful World of Disney took over Holly Pond’s Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night for the school’s 61st annual Spring...
Wallace State presents ‘Stars Fell on Alabama’ this week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Thursday through Saturday, Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts will present “Stars Fell on Alabama,” a joint production of the...
Spread the news! West Point Theatre presents ‘Newsies’ this week
WEST POINT, Ala. - This Thursday, April 25, West Point High School Theatre will begin a four-day run of the Disney Broadway production “Newsies”...
West Point grad Tom Weaver’s composition performed at UA’s ‘Composers Present’...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Tom Weaver, a graduate of West Point High School, had a musical composition performed by UA's Contemporary...
Cullman High’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ opens this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre on Monday morning opened a series of in-school performances of its spring production “The Hunchback of...
For Kids’ Sake dazzles with more than 80 performers
The youngest solo performer at this year’s Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show was 5-year-old Alexa Park, who performed her ballet to “Baby...
A snazzy, jazzy good time
More than 400 people came out Friday night for the 23rd annual Big Band Dance featuring the Cullman High School Jazz Band. (Christy Perry...
23rd annual Big Band Dance this Friday
Members of the Cullman High School Jazz Band perform at the 2018 Big Band Dance. This year’s dance will be on Friday, Feb. 8....
‘It’s the highest honor for a high school musician in Alabama’
Pictured are Cullman High School students who made All-State or District Band: Branson Danecker, Sara Reeves, Tessa Adkins and Avery Barnett. Students from several...
Cullman’s The Steeles notch no. 1 Southern Gospel Song of 2018
Left to right are Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Brad Steele, Jeff Steele, Sherry Steele and Duke Cleghorn. (contributed)
CULLMAN - On Jan 10, a special...
Explosive response to 2019 Rock the South lineup
Fans enjoy the show at Rock the South 2018 at Heritage Park. This year’s festival has moved to a bigger location and fan response...
Kid Rock coming to Rock the South
CULLMAN - Kid Rock will be performing at Rock the South 2019. The announcement was made Thursday morning. Kid Rock joins already announced acts...
Brooks & Dunn, Mitchell Tenpenny to perform at Rock the South
CULLMAN - Country music duo Brooks & Dunn will hit the stage at this year's Rock the South. Also added to the lineup is...
More on Rock the South discussion from Cullman City Council meeting
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after...
Florida Georgia Line returning to Rock the South
CULLMAN - Florida Georgia Line is headed back to Rock the South. The group was announced Tuesday morning, the first act revealed for this...
Crowds pack Temple Baptist for North Alabama Quartet Convention; event continues...
The performance by Eagle’s Wings was a highlight for many fans. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Planners and promoters didn’t know what...
Student musicians participate in Cullman County Honor Bands
Student musicians perform as part of a Cullman County Honor Band at Wallace State. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Herren with Herren Photography)
CULLMAN - Many...
TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Rock the South moving southwest of downtown Cullman
Thanks to a multi-year deal, a 150-acre portion of a City-annexed parcel west of Interstate 65 (southwest corner of map) is the new home...
The music man: Cullman’s Tony Willingham has taught generations of musicians
Tony Willingham, of Tony’s School of Music, poses for a photo on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. This year marks 50 years of teaching for...
UNA Honor Orchestra Festival Jan. 11-12
FLORENCE - The University of North Alabama Department of Music will host the UNA Honor Orchestra Festival, Jan. 11 and 12, 2019. This event, in...
Fairview students use Christmas program to give back to community
Fairview Elementary School’s second-grade class performed its Christmas program, “Christmas Shoes,” on Tuesday, collecting almost 500 pairs of shoes for those in need. (Christy...
Hanceville High hosts 27th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival
Band members react during the awards ceremony at Saturday's Mud Creek Marching Festival in Hanceville. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The 27th...
Bring on the bands! 35th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition this...
The Cullman High School Band practices its halftime show this week. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - “It’s Band Exhibition week!” Cullman High...
Bring on the bands! 35th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition this...
The Cullman High School Band practices its halftime show this week. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - “It’s Band Exhibition week!” Cullman High...
Ty Parker talks about move to Arab
Ty Parker with the Arab Knight, his new school’s mascot. (Photo courtesy Ty Parker)
ARAB - Over the Labor Day weekend, The Tribune caught up...
Tennessee musician Shannon McNeal coming home to Cullman for album release
Shannon McNeal (courtesy photo)
CULLMAN - After Shannon McNeal graduated from Cullman High School, she moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee and enrolled at Middle Tennessee State...
The beat goes on
Doug Teuscher, assistant director of bands at Cullman High School and Cullman Middle School, instructs students during a pre-band camp practice with percussionists at...
2nd Fridays returns to downtown Cullman
Cullman High School’s Lindsey Lowery won a free 2nd Fridays booth for her business “Pixie Fudge” in a competition sponsored by the Cullman Area...
Holly Pond Band Director Evan Curtis talks 1st year on the...
At the Holly Pond Band Banquet last Friday evening, Curtis proudly displayed the photo collage presented by his seniors. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY...
County bands marching as one at Universal Studios
Students from Holly Pond, Good Hope, Vinemont and Fairview practice together Tuesday afternoon in preparation for their trip to Universal Studios in Orlando next...
Alabama School of Fine Arts in concert tonight at Betty Leeth...
HANCEVILLE - The orchestra, choir and jazz ensemble from the Alabama School of Fine Arts will be in concert tonight, Thursday, Feb. 8, in...
Area band students qualify for All State and District honor bands
Hanceville High School’s Taylor Gable made District Honor Band, and Xander Williamsen qualified for All State Band. / Photo courtesy Steven Porter
CULLMAN COUNTY - Five...
4 Cullman High musicians selected for All-State Band
Congratulations to the following Cullman High School Band students for being selected to the Alabama All-State Band.
Tessa Adkins - Clarinet
Ashlynn Teeling - Contra Alto...
Put on your dancing shoes!
CULLMAN - Mark your calendar and put on your dancing shoes! The 22nd annual Cullman Jazz Band Big Band Dance is set for Friday,...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts holding Preview Day Jan. 27
Nick Watford is featured during a performance of the Wallace State Jazz Band at Preview Day 2016 for the Fine and Performing Arts program...
ArtsKids! continues with BroadwayKids! and StudioKids! classes at Wallace State
Area students participating in the SingKids! session of ArtsKids! at Wallace State perform during the Christmas Spectacular in December, with Wallace State students.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace...
Cullman Community Band rings in the season
Neal McLeod plays solo trombone in “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The 50-plus member Cullman Community Band delighted the crowd...
West Point High Performing Arts celebrates season
West Point Performing Arts put on its second annual Christmas Spectacular over the weekend. / W.C. Mann
WEST POINT - On Sunday afternoon, the performing...
“Scrooge” a hit: CHS Theatre delivers outstanding performance
CULLMAN - Cullman High School Performing Arts put on its award-winning rendition of “Scrooge: The Musical” Saturday night, and the auditorium was full of...
Holly Pond choir and band celebrate the season
Director Evan Curtis and the Holly Pond High School Band wait for the choir to take the stage. / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - On...
Wallace State to host Christmas Spectacular Thursday, Dec. 7
The Wallace State Singers, backed up by the Wallace State Jazz and Concert bands, perform during the 2016 Christmas program, “In the Mood for...
The Nelons to perform at Wallace State Nov. 16
NASHVILLE - Three-time Grammy Award-nominated family gospel quartet, The Nelons, will perform at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State...
Full slate of community events this weekend
CULLMAN - This weekend is packed with activities on both Saturday and Sunday. See some of the highlights below. See full details on all...
The bands march on: 26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival
Central High School band members react after receiving the Silver Division Award from Hanceville Band Director Steven Porter. / Heather Mann
HANCEVILLE - Saturday saw...
26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival today in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - It’s a fall tradition. The 26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival will kick off Saturday at 11:50 a.m. at Ray Talley Stadium...
13 area students selected as 2017-2018 JSU Marching Southerners
The Jacksonville State University Marching Southerners at September’s Calhoun County Band Exhibition / CollegeMarching.com
JACKSONVILLE - More than 500 gifted musicians and auxiliary were selected...
For a good cause
Triumphant Quartet / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Good Samaritan Clinic held its third annual Caring for Cullman Concert this week at Cullman High School,...
Rhythm of the Fall: area marching bands, part 4
Dual Drum Majors Layla Finley and Jeremiah Wilson / William Johnson
BREMEN - In our final installment of “Rhythm of the Fall,” we drop in...
Jazz Band Camp introduces students to jazz music
Ricky Burks, left, leads students through a jazz tune during the annual Jazz Band Camp hosted at Wallace State. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Clapping...
Rhythm of the fall: area marching bands prepare for 2017 season,...
The Holly Pond Bronco Band performed at Disney World last April. Photo courtesy Evan Curtis/Holly Pond High School
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 2017 high school...
Rhythm of the fall: area marching bands prepare for 2017 season,...
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 2017 high school football season is upon us, and football teams have been working out and preparing for weeks. But...
Rhythm of the fall: area marching bands prepare for 2017 season
The Vinemont Eagle marching band prepares for the 2017 marching season. / Courtesy Skylar King
CULLMAN COUNTY - As the new school year cranks up,...
2nd Fridays no. 3 in the books
Cullman Rocks, Cullman City Rocks and Hanceville Rocks all set up a free rock-painting area near one of the music stages at Friday night's...
Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival set for Sept. 9-10
The Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10. / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School is adding...
Southern gospel tradition: Joyful Hearts 25th anniversary homecoming Aug. 5
Southern gospel group Joyful Hearts will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a homecoming gospel singing on Saturday, August 5 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
CULLMAN...
Seed-Harvest Music Academy opening new classes
Students perform at Seed-Harvest’s 2017 spring concert. / Seed-Harvest Music Academy on Facebook
Edited 7-24-17 to update age ranges and pricing.
CULLMAN - After unveiling an...
Artists’ Alley adds new flair to growing 2nd Fridays
In Artists’ Alley, visitors can shop for works by local artists, and even watch some work live. / W.C. Mann
At the end of the...
125th annual singing convention draws capacity crowd to courthouse
Music comes from all directions as the song leader directs from the center. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Over the weekend, Cullman celebrated what has...
125th annual singing convention coming to courthouse this weekend
This year’s convention is receiving special attention as part of the state’s bicentennial celebration.
CULLMAN - On Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9, the...
Bulldog Band’s ‘Show of Wheels’ this Saturday
The Hanceville High School band is raising money to buy new uniforms. / Hanceville High School Band on Facebook
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville High School...
2nd Fridays event kicks off summer evening series
CULLMAN - The Festhalle and Warehouse District were hopping Friday night, as the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman Parks and Recreation held...
Rock the South continues after projected record opening day
CULLMAN - Arguably Cullman's event of the year, Rock the South lit up the Friday night sky above Heritage park last night. The stage...
Walker recognized at CMA Music Teachers of Excellence ceremony
Cindy and Jim Walker pose for a photo with Little Big Town’s Jimi Westbrook, center, an alumnus of Wallace State College and former performer...
Saturday event guide: May 6
CULLMAN - Friday was wet and blustery, but good weather is on tap for Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, Cullman will enjoy...
Enjoy a free concert featuring WSCC Jazz and Concert Bands Thursday...
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will present its annual spring concert on Thursday, April 27, at 7...
Morning music: “Rock the Boat”
When I worked at Saturn on an assembly line for 10 hours a day, we used to play games that we made up to...
Huge day for CP&R: Art in the Park festival sees City...
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially unveils plans for the renovation of City Park, now renamed “Art Park”
CULLMAN - It could not have been a...
Tribute to Barry Manilow: Jim Witter to perform at Wallace State...
HANCEVILLE - Nashville artist Jim Witter will present “I Write the Songs,” a show full of beloved tunes from the iconic Barry Manilow that...
Saturday event guide: April 15
CULLMAN COUNTY - It's Easter weekend, and the weather is gorgeous. Get out and enjoy one of these fun Saturday events!
As always, if you...
Morning music: “Glory, Glory, When I Lay My Burden Down”
At first you might think you are listening to another version of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and it is very similar, but "Glory,...
Going “Places”: Cullman native chasing musical dreams to Tennessee
MURFREESBORO - Shannon McNeal lived in Alabama, then Tennessee, then Alabama again, then Georgia, then Alabama again . . . again. Then she started...
Cullman area music historian’s recordings featured in production of “She Stoops...
“She Stoops to Conquer” was performed at Liberty University.
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Neal Brasher, who teaches accents and dialects as assistant professor of Theatrical Arts...
Saturday event guide: April 8
CULLMAN - Here's a list of several events happening around town on Saturday, April 8. Find all events, and submit your own, at http://www.cullmansense.com/calendar.
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Morning music: “Roll with It”
This song literally helped us make it through the night...the first time I ever heard it was about middle way through the 90s. I...
Morning music: “You Make My Dreams Come True”
Good morning, Cullman! If this song doesn't make you feel good, you should make an appointment with your doctor because something is wrong! It's...
Dress-up contest to close out Elvis tribute concert series this weekend...
HANCEVILLE - Fans of Elvis Presley can enjoy the final night of Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts’ concert series paying tribute to the...
Morning music: “I Feel for You”
Anyone know who wrote this song? No cheating! Listen and you can hear the way his other songs sound...
"I Feel for You" is a...
Morning music: “River of Dreams”
Hey Morning Music fans! We are back and ready to rock and roll you on your way to work this morning!
Today's song is one...
CHS Performing Arts welcomes special guests to “Shrek”
Cullman High student Marie Bean (Ogre Fiona) and special guest Stormi Brock backstage before Thursday night’s performance
CULLMAN - There were some special guests at...
Cullman High promises crowd pleaser with spring production of “Shrek: The...
A recent rehearsal for "Shrek: The Musical"
CULLMAN - After last year’s “Beauty and the Beast,” Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) chose to stick with...
Morning music: “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”
Happy first day of spring, y'all! Here's "Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake.
I knew there was something extra special about Justin Timberlake when...
Morning music: “Macarena”
"Macarena"
This song had the longest climb ever to no. 1 in the history of the charts, but it was worth it. “Macarena” held that...
Morning music: “Put Your Records On”
One of the best singers Britain has produced in decades, Corinne Bailey Rae is a breath of fresh air. She's gonna guide you right...
Morning music: “Here Comes the Sun”
I was in the ninth grade when this song hit the airwaves, It was such a happy song that you'd have a hard time...
Morning music: “Oh Happy Day”
"Oh Happy Day" is a spiritual song that will move you for many reasons...the beat is astounding, the heart and soul of the song...
Happy birthday to Candi Staton, Colony’s international star
COLONY - Canzetta Maria "Candi" Staton was born March 13, 1940 in Colony, Alabama and is an multiple award winning American soul and gospel...
Morning music: “Young Hearts Run Free” by Cullman County’s Candi Staton
We have a very special edition of Morning Music today! A native of Hanceville/ Colony, Candi Staton is a hometown girl who made good,...
Morning music: “Happy”
"Happy" is a song written, produced, and performed by American singer and record producer Pharrell Williams, from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack album. It...
Morning music: “I Will Survive”
Ready for the number one dance song ever?
Lauded as the no.1 song of the 100 Greatest Dance Songs in 2000, "I Will Survive"...
