Big Twist Leads Mellow Fellows Back to Southern Illinois
Larry Nolan known as Big Twist returns with the Mellow Fellows for a two night stand in Carbondale and Chicago before a Texas tour. The group, now based in Chicago, headlines Shryock Auditorium and Hangar 9 after recent success with One Track Mind and a Southern light of tours. Band members include Ogolini Special Halpin Ohlsen Steuart and Cameron with a new aggressive sound and potential international dates.
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Summer events fill calendar with plays fairs and festivals
SIUC Summer Playhouse at McLeod Theater presents four productions including The Male Animal Gypsy I Ought to Be in Pictures and The Music Man with shows in late June through July. Laboratory Theater offers free workshops Quilt Pieces Newsbreak Molly's Rock July 23 26 27. Regional events include the Illinois State Racking Horse Association state run in Marion June 12 Chester Popeye Picnic Sept 10 12 and a July 1 4 John ston City celebration plus August festivals in Grand Tower Hurst and Carterville with kids programs and a Grand Tower Homecoming August 13 15.
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Carbondale Park District Summer Music and Events Schedule
The Carbondale Park District announces a June to September lineup at Lenus Turley Park and SIUC venues. Highlights include Dixieland jazz by Gus Papellis and Old Main Street Dixieland, Big Twist and the Mel low Fellows, and Southern Illinois Old Time Folk and Blue Grass concerts with jams, plus a road run on July 17 and a bus trip to St. Louis baseball game. Rain date June 20.
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Twist and Pete Special Take Spotlight in Band Preview
Twist is the charismatic frontman and the band knows how to tailor their playing to highlight his magic. Guitarist Pete Special contributes crisp riffs that complement the lead performance and shape the act’s vibrant sound.
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1981 Fager at Btn Street Dixieland Revue
An outdoor free concert is planned for Saturday near Dixieland Street. Gus Pappelis is expected to perform with the Dixieland Revue and the event is set for the block near use, though details are sparse.
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