| Date: | April 08, 2016 |
| Time: | 7:30 - 11:00 PM |
| Venue: | Unity of Roanoke Valley |
| Organizations: | Jimmy Landry and The Gumbo Band |
| Cost: | $10.00 |
| Description: |
Music on the Hill (MOTH) continues their Concert Series featuring Jimmie Landry and The Gumbo Band on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Unity of Roanoke Valley. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Jimmie Landry began performing with local recording artists on Bourbon Street in the 50's. Following classical studies at the Houston Conservatory of Music he toured from California to Florida with "Show Bands" and appeared in concert at The Hollywood Palladium with the rock band 'Bluesberry Jam'. After 'held over' engagements at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas and a highly successful appearance as an actor in "Jesus Christ Superstar," he traveled the southeast states with country and rock bands. In 1983 he and his wife Robin and their two children built a home in Roanoke Virginia, and Jimmie started a career in the hotel and resort industry. He has been the featured artist at The Hotel Roanoke since 1995. Link: https://www.reverbnation.com/jimmielandry The doors open at 6:45 pm and the concert begins at 7:30 pm. General seating so come early, enjoy a glass of wine and meet and mingle with other live music lovers. Wine, beer and other non-alcoholic beverages available for sale. Light snacks provided. The Music On The Hill: The MOTH Concert Series is ALWAYS the second Friday of the month from September through May. It is currently enjoying its inaugural year of presenting an array of excellent music in a small venue conert setting, emulating the house concert feel yet seating up to 175 patrons. The MOTH concert series is a benefit program for Unity of Roanoke Valley, its outreach programs, plus other operational needs. Some of the programs are: The Turning Point Woman’s Shelter, Feeding America, the Roanoke Rescue Mission, and Roanoke Northside High School. All proceeds benefit Unity of Roanoke Valley. The series is staffed and produced by volunteers, artists receive compensation. Unity of Roanoke Valley is located at 3300 Green Ridge Road in Roanoke, VA. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/MOTHconcertseries or http://unityofroanokevalley.org/ |