This past weekend Sir Charles and his band traveled home from Gadsden, Alabama on Monday Morning going to each home destination. Ron "Ron Mac" McClaurin, Kevin Jeffrys and Steve Gunn each were headed back to Memphis, Tennessee. While driving home the un-expected happen.. the front wheel based and tire rod - slid completely off the van, making the van spin and roll for 100 yards ejecting Ron from the van. As the medic's arrived approx. 6:00 am Monday morning announcing the death of Ron McClaurin.
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 All of the details of the Auto accident which occured last night (Sunday May 14, 2006) but we do know that Sir Charles' New band were on their way back the Memphis, Tn., when one of the front tires blew out and caused the van they were traveling in to go off the road. Several members were injured but, one member Ron Mack, the keyboard player, was killed.
The Chittlin Circuit will keep you informed of this tragic event |
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 So far close to 50 nominees have confirmed their attendance at the Blues Music Awards May 11 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee on May 11. The presenting sponsor for the 2006 Blues Music Awards is the Gibson family of products.
Those attending the event will be hangin’ with Tab Benoit, Elvin Bishop, Mookie Brill, Big George Brock, Nora Jean Bruso, DuWayne Burnside, Sam Carr, Tommy Castro, Shemekia Copeland, Rich Del Grosso Billy Gibson, Zac Harmon, Denise LaSalle, Magic Slim and the Teardrops, Janiva Magness, Bob Margolin, Big James Montgomery, Nick Moss & the Flip Tops, Paul Oscher, Calvin Owens, Sista Monica Parker, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, Bobby Purify, Ann Rabson, Bobby Rush, Mem Shannon, Eddie Shaw, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Bob Stroger, Otis Taylor, Eddie Turner, Michael “Mudcat” Ward and Kim Wilson. Most of these folks will be on stage at one time or another. We also expect some very special guests joining in the festivities. There are still seats left for the reception, dinner, awards, performances, dancing, networking and all around fun. |
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 RONI’
The Sexy Lady of Southern
Roni is a young lady from Mendenhall, Mississippi who is about to set the Southern Soul world on fire. Armed with striking beauty, a blockbuster Southern Soul sound and a philosophy that is hard to beat. This lady can’t miss.
“The road to success is not a straight shot. There are curves called Jobs, loops called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights that could put you in a Grave, caution lights called Family, and there are definitely flats called Failure,” However she said, “I had a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, and insurance called Faith. |
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 From his days with Ecko Records to present, Bill Coday hasn’t stopped. He continues to please his fans, but for Bill it all started over 45 years ago. That’s just how long he’s been recording and performing. Bill became nationally known in 1969 when he signed with Denise LaSalle’s Crajon Records label. With Denise producing, they released “I Get High On Your Love” and “Sixty Minute Teaser.” But the song that really “put Bill on the map” was “Get Your Lie Straight,” also written and produced by Denise. |
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