THE MUSIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY PRESENTS SHEMEKIA COPELAND!

Shemekia Copeland * Mike Farris * Alvin Garrett

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Featuring:         Alvin Garrett, Grammy Nominated Singer, Songwriter, Producer

Alvin Garrett is a Grammy nominated songwriter from Birmingham, AL, who is also an inspirational soul artist, vocalist, producer, businessman, and all-around visionary. HIs masterful songwriting, captivating smile, and spine-tingling voice has led to honorable comparisons the soul legends Al Green and Sam Cooke.

Also featuring:    Mike Farris, Grammy Award winning Singer, Songwriter,Guitarist

Mike Farris is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his powerful blue-eyed soul voice blending gospel, blues, rock, and Americana. The former Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies frontman turned solo in 2001, releasing acclaimed albums like Salvation in Lights, Grammy-winning Shine for All the People, and Silver & Stone. His 2025 album The Sound of Muscle Shoals was recorded at FAME Studios with the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section.

Starring:  Shemekia Copeland, American Electric Blues Singer

Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-GRAMMY nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs, as well as for her winning, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. There’s no mistaking the majesty of her instrument, nor the ferocity of her delivery.”

Free general admission tickets are available at Handy Headquarters, Counts Brothers Music, and www.WCHandyMusicFestival.com

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