![]() The series, sponsored by Jack Daniels distillery, runs through November 13th, and will include, among other Midlands-based groups, Glamcocks, Grand Republic, and will close out the series with Niemi’s self-claimed “best friend” and band, T om Hall and the Plowboys. We’ll do more with other genres in the future, but this first series is definitely rocking.” I chose bands that are all very upbeat, rocking bands for this series. This series should honestly be called ‘Kristian’s Friends’ Bands’ series since nearly every band has members that are close friends of mine, and I love to see them perform. “We’ve been doing live music at Black Rooster all year it was time to do it at Bourbon, also. “I’ve always tried to support local arts, whether musical or in any of the other disciplines, so this was just a natural progression,” Niemi says. ![]() All I can say is, the venue and the city are literally one of the top 3 entertainment capitals, so that can narrow down anyone’s guess. Getting ready to sign the contract and will be doing the big reveal after that. Yes, played Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foster Theater last year, got a standing ovation from a room largely of strangers from around the country. ![]() My first show playing there was when I was 16 This is your second time taking your students on the road, right? But I do also have to say, Art Boerke was very good at letting high school bands play Rockafellas. At that time in my life we were happy to just play a backyard party. ![]() I would have given anything to have this kind of opportunity when I was there age. They are looking to get into college, have careers in entertainment, so for them, to perform at a venue of this caliber is huge. The thing I didn’t expect, but I learned from the last road trip is that for many of them it’s a resume builder. What do you hope they'll take away from this experience? It’s the perfect venue and a part of history, so we’re all very excite about it. It has an amazing 450 seat theater (photo attached) and they allow student groups to perform. I’m a huge Elvis fan and a few years back they opened a new resort there the Guest House at Graceland. What made you choose Graceland as a destination for your students? Jasper reached out to Fort to get a bit more info on the upcoming adventure. The public is invited to tune in for the live stream and cheer on these upcoming artists as they play the big stage in Memphis. They’re fresh off of their standing ovation last year at the Foster Theater at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC., 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, TN 37347, 42.The Columbia Arts Academy® is dedicated to showcasing their students at the top venues around the country. Pallbearers are Peck Welch, Howell Moss, Sean Kirk, David Wilborn, Tommy Miller and Jim Holloway. The graveside service will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Jasper, TN with Pastor Ricky Gravely with closing memories and prayer. Her funeral service will be held in the chapel of Tate Funeral Home on Saturday, at 1:00 pm CT with Pastor Billy Watters officiating. The family will have visitation on Friday, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm CT at Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, TN. Glenda leaves her beautiful memories to her sons, Jeff (Lisa) Kirk and Jason (Crystal) Kirk daughters, Lynn Kirk (Brian) Dietz and Tammie Kirk Bailey sister, Rhonda Edwards grandchildren, Whitney Morgan, Megan O’Mary, Sean Kirk, Evan Kirk, Kasey Kirk, Kirk Bailey and Jordan Bailey great-grandchildren, Landon Morgan, Noah Morgan, Ridge O’Mary, Ryder O’Mary, Rhett O’Mary and Dexter Kirk along with several nieces, nephews and beloved friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Archie T. In her pastime, she enjoyed cooking and taking care of her flower gardens. She was a loyal Christian to her Baptist faith and a member of Faith Baptist Church, in Jasper, TN. Glenda loved her Lord, family and grandchildren. She was born on Januto the late Edward D. Glenda was a resident of Jasper, TN and had been married to the late Archie T. Berry Kirk, 71, to guide her to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 6, 2021. BERRY KIRK As the angels sang, the Lord took the sweet hand of Glenda F. ![]()
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