Join us at Off Square Books (129 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655) at 6 pm for a live performance/recording of the Thacker Mountain Radio Hour. FREE admission. Guests: 2016-17 John and Renee Grisham Writer-in-Residence Aimee Nezhukumatathil with music by Willi Carlisle and a special appearance by the Como Mamas.
Hosts: Jim Dees and house band, the Yalobushwhackers.
Radio: 92.1 FM (Oxford)
Online: www.myrebelradio.com.
The Como Mamas are gospel singers from the small town of Como Mississippi. On their brand new, critically acclaimed album, “Get An Understanding,” there are only three instruments – the powerful, raspy voice of Ester Mae Smith, the deep soothing voice of Angela Taylor, and the energetic, spirited vocals of Della Daniels. Do yourself a favor and see the Como Mamas sing live – the harmonies they create are so powerful, musical accompaniment is not missed.
Carlisle’s multi-instrumental stories hoot, stomp, and saunter through joys and troubles uniquely southern and timelessly true. Equally comfortable on banjo, fiddle, and guitar, Carlisle has earned accolades for his versatility with performances at the Ozark Folk Center, the Fayetteville Roots Festival, Ozarks at Large, the Poets Loft, and with opening performances for touring acts like National Park Radio, Daniel Romano and Shawn James.
Aimee Nezhukumatathil is the 2016-17 John and Renee Grisham Writer-in-Residence at the University of Mississippi. She is the author of the forthcoming book of illustrated nature essays, World of Wonder (2018, Milkweed), and three previous poetry collections: Lucky Fish (2011), At the Drive-In Volcano (2007), and Miracle Fruit (2003) – all from Tupelo Press.
Her most recent chapbook is LACE & PYRITE, a collaboration of nature poems with the poet Ross Gay.
