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2022
music Schedule
Fri. - May 13
Dumont Plaza
6-7pm
Art Car Parade
Outragous rolling creations descend on Meridian for a showcase of creativity and self expression.
11am
Sat. - May 15
Roots Stage
Dumont Plaza
12pm
Meridian High School Chorus
We're starting the morning off right with old time gospel
Afrissippi
West African grooves combine with hill country blues to produce a unique sound that you don't want to miss
1pm
Libby Rae Watson
This authentic Blues woman from Pascagoula has been playing Blues since the early 1970's. Winner of multiple awards and accolades, Libby Rae is the real deal.
2pm
Tapestry
Put on your dancing shoes for a review of Motown's finest music. Coming all the way from Montgomery, AL
3pm
Britt Gully
Experience the music that birthed one of the country's most beloved genres of music. Hear the music of Meridian's own, the Father of County Music - Jimmie Rodgers
Sat. - May 15
Threefoot Stage
City Hall Lawn
12pm
1pm
Jake Leg Stompers
Pre-War Roots Music on period instruments in lively, authentic styles. The Stompers capture the rebellious spirit of pre-1941 American music from Memphis Jug bands to Appalachian Hillbilly to Fats Waller when folk music was still considered dangerous.
Eden Brent
Enjoy the boogie-woogie piano and juke-joint blues holler of this celebrated Mississippi songwriter and dynamic performer.
2pm
Da Truth Brass Band
Hailing from New Orleans, LA, this young and energetic band is sure to get your feet moving.
3pm
4pm
Charlie Mars
This Mississippi native hit it big with early hit "Broken Arrow". Since then, his mellow croon combined with sensual soul-rock arrangements and casual style have provided him with multiple hits and satisfied audiences.
Sat. - May 15
Temple Theater
10-2pm
Silent Movie Marathon
Return to the 1920's with silent films accompanied by live pipe organ performances. A once in a lifetime opportunity!
6pm
Thacker Mountain Radio Hour
The Meridian Council for the Arts is pleased to present the weekly live radio show that features author readings and a wide array of musical performances. The show will be recorded for later broadcast on line and on air from the Temple Theater.
Performers include:
Michael Farris Smith
Monsters at Large
The Lucky 7 Brass Band
Tickets are available through Eventbrite or contact the Temple Theater box office for tickets:
templetheater.wordpress.com
Box Office Phone: (601) 693-5353
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