MMCC’s Historic Theatre Comes Alive with a Virtual Concert Series
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center’s Historic Theatre Comes Alive with a Virtual Concert Series Set to Premiere November 14, 2020.
Opening Night Virtual Concert Series is a showcase of upcoming southern artists of all genres. Madison’s own Jeffrey Vernon will welcome 8 unique artists to perform in the beautiful historic Madison Morgan Cultural Center and interview these artists he’s come to know through his experience working in the music industry. There will be 3 episodes in the concert series each with their own premiere date. This event will be a modern, high quality, intimate video concert experience like none you have ever seen.
Pondering the extreme pandemic pressures on both venues and performing artists, Vernon conceptualized the idea of working with those musicians suddenly struck with no physical place to connect with their audiences and a venerable Cultural Center, quickly silenced, with empty seats and a darkened stage. Vernon’s intention for the virtual concert series is to support MMCC, provide a creative opportunity for local artists, producers, and to bring people happiness.
The first episode will feature Madison’s own Justin Huff, Campbell Harrison, and Jeffrey Vernon. Justin is a true country artist. He works and lives and plays his music right here in Georgia. Campbell was raised in Madison, and he has now moved up to Nashville, where he writes, records and performs as he chases his dreams. Jeffrey is here in Madison producing, writing, reading and gardening.
The second episode features two Athens, GA, based ensembles Common Currents and Underground Springhouse. Common Currents is a folk style duo with very complex beautiful songs and harmonies. Lizzy and Mary Margaret are UGA Music students who bring their unique voices together to uplift all who hear them. Underground Springhouse is a six person band that is fun, funky, groovy and all about the good vibes.
The third episode features Annie Leeth, Andrew Blooms, and a string quartet; Kevin Day, Will Ruff, Jordi Lara and Annie Leeth. The quartet will perform a movement of Josef Rheinberger’s Klavier quartet Op. 38: In addition to the quartet, Songwriter/Producers Annie Leeth and Andrew Blooms will take the audience on a journey of beautiful original pieces using classical instruments with a modern twist.
Opening Night Virtual Concert Series Episode 1 is set to premiere Saturday, November 14th at 8PM, episode 2 will follow with a premiere on Saturday, November 21st, and the final episode 3 to premiere on Saturday, November 28th at 8PM. Mark your calendars, and join us for this exciting, one of a kind event. Tickets are $10 per episode.
