Monthly concert series 45rpm will salute Connie Smith during a special installment on Wed., Nov. 7. The event will be held at Douglas Corner at 7 p.m., there is a $5 cover. Surprise guests are expected.
Created by steel guitar player Mike Johnson, songwriter Jimmy Melton, and UMPG’s Cyndi Forman, 45rpm highlights the great artists, songs, songwriters and producers from the ’60s and ’70s such as Mel Street, Don Williams, Gary Stewart, Gene Watson and Tammy Wynette. The band is led by Johnson and Melton, and includes some of Nashville’s top studio musicians.
The event is usually held the last Wednesday of each month. Occasionally, 45rpm spotlights a specific person from the era. Past spotlight shows have honored Gene Watson, Leona Williams, Norro Wilson, Garth Fundis and Sonny Throckmorton.
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