Event Calendar & Tickets

Little Jimmy Reed featuring “Radiator Rick” and Debbie Bond

Friday, March 24, 2023

Doors open at 7:00 pm, Show starts at 7:30 pm.

ALL TICKETS-$25 (+tax/fees)

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3-24-23 at 7:30pm the SCAC Song Theater presents, Little Jimmy Reed. Join us for a night of traditional down home blues! Jimmy will be backed by a full band featuring “Radiator Rick” and Debbie Bond.

Little Jimmy Reed, blues guitar player and singer, has been playing the blues world-wide for decades. He has toured the US, Canada, South America, and Europe sharing his classic down home blues. Leon Atkins, better known as Lil’ Jimmy Reed, is the real deal, as will be attested to by anyone who has been privileged to hear his stinging guitar work, gritty vocals and haunting harmonica. A tall charismatic figure, Lil’ Jimmy epitomizes the classic down-home blues tradition. Born in the late nineteen-thirties in a shot-gun shack in Hardwood, LA, a small cotton and sawmill town on the Mississippi River, Leon grew up near a club where every night he absorbed the wail of the blues from across the street. At six he had his own guitar, made from a cigar box, and by the time he was a teenager he was proficient on both guitar and harmonica, playing local clubs around Baton Rouge. Filling-in one night for blues star Jimmy Reed earned him the sobriquet Lil’ Jimmy Reed and started him on the long path to success. For the past four decades he has made the Wiregrass region of Alabama his home and continued to tour and a regular on the international blues scene.

Singer, guitar player and songwriter Debbie Bond  has been performing for decades in the Alabama backwoods and is now a regular on the Southern US and European club and festival circuit. Influenced by raw juke joint blues and the famed sounds of Muscle Shoals, Debbie’s impressive story includes years of performing with traditional Alabama blues musicians, like Johnny Shines, Eddie Kirkland, Willie King, Shar Baby, Little Jimmy Reed and more. Immersion in Alabama roots music has deeply flavored her guitar playing, soulful voice and original song writing, giving her a contemporary and original sound, with soul, blues, and jazz influences. Debbie’s collaboration with British born keyboard and harmonica player “Radiator” Rick has added a swampy New Orleans edge to her sound. Debbie is a blues activist and founder of the award-winning Alabama Blues Project, a non-profit dedicated to promoting and preserving the state’s blues heritage. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including a “Keeping the Blues Alive Award” from the Blues Foundation, and a prestigious “Coming Up Taller Award” for her blues education work with the Alabama Blues Project. She has been recognized by the Alabama Music Hall of Fame as a “Blues Achiever” and the national Blues Hall of Fame as a “Great Blues Artist”.  Little Jimmy Reed and Debbie Bond have been doing shows here over the last thirty years, doing blues in the schools programs and a double bill on her last UK tour at the Marlborough Jazz and Blues Festival. 2022 she was nominated for blues awards Independent Female Blues Artist of the Year, and Best Contemporary blues album for Blues Without Borders.  In 2023 Debbie and her her band were nominated for Best International Blues Act by the UK Blues Federation.

*Patrons who purchased tickets in advance must present paper ticket or mobile ticket-Will call patrons must check in at window*

Sean of the South “On the Air” April Show

6 Shows: April 16th, May 7th, June 11th, July 16th, August 13th, September 10th

Doors open at 3:30 pm, Show starts at 4:00 pm.

ALL TICKETS-$30 (+tax)

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The Shelby County Arts Council presents, Sean of the South “On the Air” Series live from the Song Theater in Columbiana, Alabama

Come enjoy a summer series of live-broadcast performances, consisting of six shows, with intermissions, featuring Sean Dietrich and friends—both respected and ill-famed. Each show will feature different guests and “fresh” stories from Sean.

Each performance will be recorded in the SONG Theater for future broadcast, featuring Sean and the gang, delivering a mix of humor, storytelling, and eclectic musical performances that are sure to cause audiences to stand up in their seats and beg to be let out of the theater.

The audience will be part of the live recording. Be prepared to have fun, sing along, laugh, and above all, spend the summer among friends.

THE SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Sunday April 16th 4:00 pm
• Sunday May 7th 4:00 pm
• Sunday June 11th 4:00 pm
• Sunday July 16th 4:00 pm
• Sunday August 13th 4:00 pm
• Sunday September 10th 4:00 pm

Tickets are $30 plus tax for individual show.

*Patrons who purchased tickets in advance must present paper ticket or mobile ticket. Will call patrons may receive their tickets in the SCAC lobby or at the ticket window.*

Sunday, April 23rd

2pm-4pm

Free and open to the public!

Art on display: March 27-April 23, 2023-Exhibit dates (Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm (Wednesdays 11am-5pm) and during Black Box Theater Events)

The closing gallery reception and award ceremony for the 2023 Statewide High School Juried Art Exhibit will be held on Sunday, April 23rd in the SCAC EBSCO Fine Art Gallery. 240 students from across the state in grades 10th-12th submitted nearly 400 works of art to this annual competition. Out of those works, judges Ryan Meyer (UAB) and Michael Wilett (University of Montevallo) selected 80 pieces to be shown in the gallery. From these selected works, Meyer and Wilett will make their final selections for the best in each medium category. The 2023 show featured expanded categories for student to enter works of art; painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, sculpture, and digital art. Prizes awarded will be best in each category and overall best in show. Join us in celebrating these talented young artists at the gallery reception and awards ceremony. Students will also have the opportunity to talk to representatives from both UAB and the University of Montevallo’s Art departments. The awards ceremony will also be live streamed via the SCAC’s Facebook the day of the event. Live stream details will be available closer to the event date.

Sean of the South “On the Air” May Show

Remaining Shows: May 7th, June 11th, July 16th, August 13th, September 10th

Doors open at 3:30 pm, Show starts at 4:00 pm.

ALL TICKETS-$30 (+tax)

Click here to purchase tickets!

The Shelby County Arts Council presents, Sean of the South “On the Air” Series live from the Song Theater in Columbiana, Alabama

Come enjoy a summer series of live-broadcast performances, consisting of six shows, with intermissions, featuring Sean Dietrich and friends—both respected and ill-famed. Each show will feature different guests and “fresh” stories from Sean.

Each performance will be recorded in the SONG Theater for future broadcast, featuring Sean and the gang, delivering a mix of humor, storytelling, and eclectic musical performances that are sure to cause audiences to stand up in their seats and beg to be let out of the theater.

The audience will be part of the live recording. Be prepared to have fun, sing along, laugh, and above all, spend the summer among friends.

REMAINING SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Sunday May 7th 4:00 pm
• Sunday June 11th 4:00 pm
• Sunday July 16th 4:00 pm
• Sunday August 13th 4:00 pm
• Sunday September 10th 4:00 pm

Tickets are $30 plus tax for individual show.

*Patrons who purchased tickets in advance must present paper ticket or mobile ticket. Will call patrons may receive their tickets in the SCAC lobby or at the ticket window.*

Sean of the South “On the Air” June Show

Remaining Shows: June 11th, July 16th, August 13th, September 10th

Doors open at 3:30 pm, Show starts at 4:00 pm.

ALL TICKETS-$30 (+tax)

Click here to purchase tickets!

The Shelby County Arts Council presents, Sean of the South “On the Air” Series live from the Song Theater in Columbiana, Alabama

Come enjoy a summer series of live-broadcast performances, consisting of six shows, with intermissions, featuring Sean Dietrich and friends—both respected and ill-famed. Each show will feature different guests and “fresh” stories from Sean.

Each performance will be recorded in the SONG Theater for future broadcast, featuring Sean and the gang, delivering a mix of humor, storytelling, and eclectic musical performances that are sure to cause audiences to stand up in their seats and beg to be let out of the theater.

The audience will be part of the live recording. Be prepared to have fun, sing along, laugh, and above all, spend the summer among friends.

REMAINING SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Sunday June 11th 4:00 pm
• Sunday July 16th 4:00 pm
• Sunday August 13th 4:00 pm
• Sunday September 10th 4:00 pm

Tickets are $30 plus tax for individual show.

*Patrons who purchased tickets in advance must present paper ticket or mobile ticket. Will call patrons may receive their tickets in the SCAC lobby or at the ticket window.*

Sean of the South “On the Air” July Show

Remaining Shows: July 16th, August 13th, September 10th

Doors open at 3:30 pm, Show starts at 4:00 pm.

ALL TICKETS-$30 (+tax)

Click here to purchase tickets!

The Shelby County Arts Council presents, Sean of the South “On the Air” Series live from the Song Theater in Columbiana, Alabama

Come enjoy a summer series of live-broadcast performances, consisting of six shows, with intermissions, featuring Sean Dietrich and friends—both respected and ill-famed. Each show will feature different guests and “fresh” stories from Sean.

Each performance will be recorded in the SONG Theater for future broadcast, featuring Sean and the gang, delivering a mix of humor, storytelling, and eclectic musical performances that are sure to cause audiences to stand up in their seats and beg to be let out of the theater.

The audience will be part of the live recording. Be prepared to have fun, sing along, laugh, and above all, spend the summer among friends.

REMAINING SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Sunday July 16th 4:00 pm
• Sunday August 13th 4:00 pm
• Sunday September 10th 4:00 pm

Tickets are $30 plus tax for individual show.

*Patrons who purchased tickets in advance must present paper ticket or mobile ticket. Will call patrons may receive their tickets in the SCAC lobby or at the ticket window.*

Sean of the South “On the Air” August Show

Remaining Shows: August 13th, September 10th

Doors open at 3:30 pm, Show starts at 4:00 pm.

ALL TICKETS-$30 (+tax)

Click here to purchase tickets!

The Shelby County Arts Council presents, Sean of the South “On the Air” Series live from the Song Theater in Columbiana, Alabama

Come enjoy a summer series of live-broadcast performances, consisting of six shows, with intermissions, featuring Sean Dietrich and friends—both respected and ill-famed. Each show will feature different guests and “fresh” stories from Sean.

Each performance will be recorded in the SONG Theater for future broadcast, featuring Sean and the gang, delivering a mix of humor, storytelling, and eclectic musical performances that are sure to cause audiences to stand up in their seats and beg to be let out of the theater.

The audience will be part of the live recording. Be prepared to have fun, sing along, laugh, and above all, spend the summer among friends.

REMAINING SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Sunday August 13th 4:00 pm
• Sunday September 10th 4:00 pm

Tickets are $30 plus tax for individual show.

*Patrons who purchased tickets in advance must present paper ticket or mobile ticket. Will call patrons may receive their tickets in the SCAC lobby or at the ticket window.*

Sean of the South “On the Air” September Show

LAST Show: September 10th

Doors open at 3:30 pm, Show starts at 4:00 pm.

ALL TICKETS-$30 (+tax)

Click here to purchase tickets!

The Shelby County Arts Council presents, Sean of the South “On the Air” Series live from the Song Theater in Columbiana, Alabama

Come enjoy a summer series of live-broadcast performances, consisting of six shows, with intermissions, featuring Sean Dietrich and friends—both respected and ill-famed. Each show will feature different guests and “fresh” stories from Sean.

Each performance will be recorded in the SONG Theater for future broadcast, featuring Sean and the gang, delivering a mix of humor, storytelling, and eclectic musical performances that are sure to cause audiences to stand up in their seats and beg to be let out of the theater.

The audience will be part of the live recording. Be prepared to have fun, sing along, laugh, and above all, spend the summer among friends.

REMAINING SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Sunday September 10th 4:00 pm

Tickets are $30 plus tax for individual show.

*Patrons who purchased tickets in advance must present paper ticket or mobile ticket. Will call patrons may receive their tickets in the SCAC lobby or at the ticket window.*