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Every Wednesday
Boogie Woogie Wednesday presents the best entertainment, atmosphere, fellowship, music, dancing, dining and joy every week from 7 to 9 p.m. at the OS2 Pub in historic Downtown Marshall. Here’s the monthly line-up that you and the wonderful musicians can … Continue reading
special event!
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Grateful to American Blues Scene Magazine
We’re grateful to American Blues Scene Magazine for posting this remembrance of Omar Sharriff, Marshall’s master of blues and boogie woogie piano, who died two years ago on this day, Jan. 8, 2012. Sharing this post from our facebook page: … Continue reading
Boogie Woogie 101
Here’s a video presentation on the history – thanks for watching.
Historical Vignettes
You might enjoy reading these Historical Vignettes of People & Places of Interest to the Birthplace of Boogie Woogie. So many wonderful and talented individuals have lived here, worked here or helped pave the way, and we’ll be adding more to this … Continue reading
Boogie Woogie Wednesday
We present blues, jazz, rock, joy and boogie woogie at our weekly Wednesday show. It’s a hit! See more on the WEDNESDAYS page.
November & December 2013
Boogie Woogie Wednesdays continue every week in November and December at the OS2 Pub from 7 to 9 pm. Closed on Christmas Day. The final Second Saturday Concert of 2013 is Nov. 9 on Telegraph Stage. Dancing in the streets … Continue reading
From Boogie Woogie to Rock ‘n Roll
“Down The Road Apiece” is a good example of how Boogie Woogie never went away; it influenced everything and created rock ‘n roll. It’s a great song, from the boogie woogie original to the decades of covers by Chuck Berry, … Continue reading
Grand Opening
The eagerly-awaited grand opening of the Harrison County Historical Museum is Second Saturday Weekend in September. The museum is housed in the beautifully restored 1901 Harrison County Courthouse. A great weekend to come to Marshall for Main Street’s all-day festival, … Continue reading