THOM 8 | Spring / Summer 2017

Not surprisingly, these
characters are culled from
real men and women
trying to find their way in
modern, rural America.
While The Troubadours’
four studio albums – the
most recent of which
debuted at number three
on Billboard’s country
chart – sold-out venues,
and tour stops from
Denver to Thomasville,
the band manages to
exist mostly unaffected
by the slick and polished
big music world of Los
Angeles or Nashville.
Perhaps, in part, because
The Troubadours remain
physically and spiritually
rooted in Oklahoma.
Deeply Rooted
Edwards, along with the
other members of the
band, singer and guitarist
Evan Felker, Fiddler
Kyle Nix, guitarist Ryan
Engleman and drummer
Gabe Pearson, all agreed
early on that they would
keep eastern Oklahoma as
their home base.
“Why leave when we
can tour a different
direction every week from
Oklahoma and have a
six-hour head start on
the guys from Austin
or Nashville?” Edwards
asks. “I don’t know why
more bands aren’t living
DUE SOUTH presented by
Three nights of the sights, sounds and tastes of the South –
woven together to create an engaging tapestry of artistic
expression inspired by our shared heritage!
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Brew South
at Sweet Grass Cheese Shop
5:30PM — 10PM | No Ticket Required
Due South weekend kicks off with live music, giveaways, craft
beer and a curated Brew South menu at Thomasville’s own
Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop!
friday, April 21, 2017
Rhythm & Roots: Songwriters in the Round
at The Biscuit Company
supported by Thomasville Entertainment Foundation
7PM — 9PM | $65 | BYOB – Dinner Included
Meet us for a casual night of music in the round featuring Jo
Smith, Mark Nesler, Brett Jones and Brent Anderson. These
prominent singer-songwriters will share the stories and tunes
that influence their lives and work. Bring your favorite beverage
to enjoy along with a delicious dinner by John Thomas Catering.
Saturday, April 22, 2017
DUE SOUTH Concert
at Thomasville’s New Amphitheater
4PM — 11PM | General Admission $20 | All Ages
Gates Open: 4PM
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Entrance at the unvacant lot – 217 W. Jackson St.
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Handicap accessible between 114 – 118 S. Madison St.
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Bring a chair or blanket, enjoy snacks from the Food Truck Fest
and Beer Garden and check out the pre-concert
activities including public art supported
by Hurst Boiler and a welcome
wagon by Flowers Auto Group.
On Stage:
5PM New 76ers
6PM
8PM
Cordovas
Turnpike Troubadours
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