Damon Johnson joins us fresh off his Lynrd Skynrd performance on Nashville's Big New Year's Eve Bash!Damon Johnson is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was first recognized nationally for fronting Brother Cane and scoring three #1 singles on U.S. Rock Radio in the 1990s (“Got No Shame”, “And Fools Shine On”, and “I Lie In The Bed I Make”). With that band, he honed his craft with relentless touring and support slots with the likes of Van Halen, Aerosmith and Robert Plant. Since then Johnson has co-written songs for Stevie Nicks, Carlos Santana, Steven Tyler, and Sammy Hagar. After a short stint working with British vocalist John Waite, Johnson toured the world for several years as guitarist for Alice Cooper and in 2011 he joined legendary Irish rock group, Thin Lizzy. In 2013 the core of that band morphed into a new group, Black Star Riders, and released three well-received albums. Johnson has had several solo releases since 2010, including ‘Birmingham Tonight’ (2018), ‘Memoirs Of An Uprising’ (2019) and ‘Battle Lessons’ (2021). Since August of 2021, Johnson has been performing on lead guitar in Lynyrd Skynyrd, filling in for founding member and guitar legend Gary Rossington.www.damonjohnson.com

Sugarcane Jane, otherwise known as Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee from Loxley, Alabama have been Americana’s sweethearts from Alabama’s Gulf Coast for over a decade. Between them, they have amassed a rich musical heritage working with such notables as Neil Young, Steve Winwood, and Dwight Yoakam. The music they make together is simple and direct, rooted in country and rock, and anchored by their sweet and soulful harmonies.

Jessica Meuse is an American performer from Slapout, Alabama. She has wowed audiences since the age of 10 and plays several instruments (guitar, piano, and classical violin). She was a standout on Season 3 of NBC’s The Voice. Jessica was selected by American Idol’s judges, Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick, Jr., for Season 13 of the TV series where she rose to be a Top 4 National Finalist. Jessica also became the first person in the history of Idol to perform her own original song during the finals and joined Idols LIVE Tour, performing in 40+ cities across the USA and Canada.

Imagine. Create. Inspire. Jimmy Hall TICKETS: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36023/production/1168247 Jimmy Hall first gained popularity as the lead vocalist, saxophonist, and harmonica player for the band Wet Willie, emerging from Mobile, Alabama. His unique brand of R&B-infused rock and roll and onstage swagger propelled the group’s signature song, “Keep on Smilin” to the Top 10 on the Billboard singles chart in 1974. After seven albums with Capricorn Records, Wet Willie moved forward to Epic Records releasing the singles “Street Corner Serenade” and “Weekend.” Both singles hit the US Top 40 and five other songs were placed in the Billboard Top 100.

SWANGLISH drops by to talk about their unique musical style and their upcoming show at the Song Theater! Sunday 8-20-23 at 4 pm. SWANGLISHSwanglish (Swahili+English) is an intercultural music group that primarily utilizes East African and Western music styles. Expect a mix of Gospel, funk, pop, neo soul, and Afro jazz fusion. Swanglish founder and band leader, Ben Ndalima, who is a native to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, studied music in the USA. Come enjoy a Sunday afternoon with us at the Song Theater and experience this band's unique sound.Tickets:https://ci.ovationtix.com/36023/production/1169936?fbclid=IwAR0O1ngcz-4nglqhsmOP66grhCGsJVU-znJs_O8aAshgV31b5RtcGi2HkgcNeed information about group (10 or more) pricing?Call 205-669-0044 .

Jason Ricci | Imagine. Create. Inspire. The Podcast. 7-14-23 at 7:30pm Song Theater, Columbiana, AL. Jason Ricci is an award-winning singer and harmonica player, many would say he’s one of the best to play the instrument. A true virtuoso on the harmonica. Jason has played with many legendary artists like Sam Lay, Norton Buffalo, Eddie Shaw, Mark Hummel, Mel Solomon, Smokey Wilson, Johnny Winter and Pat Ramsey to name a few. Jason’s band, “The Bad Kind” is a group of New Orleans based musicians who are not afraid to bring some serious rock and jazz chops to their own brand of blues fusion music. Get your tickets for this one-of-a-kind live show! If you are a harmonica enthusiast, check out Jason’s workshop at SCAC on 7-15-23. Made possible by a grant from SOUTHARTS Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36023/production/1159574

Shelly Bailey, Jefferson County Board of Education Visual Art Supervisor and Dr. Terrence M. Brown, Director, Department of Arts Education Jefferson County Schools join Bruce to talk about the Arts Education program. With everything from the Arts Bus to their Signature Academies, they truly have a vision for bringing the arts to all of the students in the Jefferson County schools system.www.jefcoed.com

Birmingham singer/songwriter legend Rick Carter stops by to hang out and talk about his history with Telluride as well as his book and upcoming John Prine Tribute show, Alabama Troubadours! www.rickcartermusic.comwww.shelbycountyartscouncil.com

Long time Birmingham musicians and friends Allen Barlow and Jon Cambell to talk about their all-acoustic Led Zeppelin tribute Bron-Yr-Aur. Two incredible musicians! Catch their show LIVE at the Song Theater on February 17th @7:30pmwww.shelbycountyartscouncil.com

Get into THE WOODS yall! This up and coming country-rock trio is setting the world on fire with their unique style and sweet vocals! www.getintothewoods.com