The Matheson History Museum will be hosting the 50th anniversary of the Great Southern Music Hall to celebrate the those who were there when it started and that made it the “Showplace of the South.”
The event will start at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at The Matheson History Museum (513 E University Ave.).
The Great Southern Music Hall was started by Jim Forsman and Jeffrey Meldon in 1974 and the premiere performance was with Earl Scruggs Review.
Light appetizers, beer and wine will be served along with music from the artists who performed at the theatre recreated by Trantham Whitley on the keyboard.
Hear from Meldon, Forsman, John Moran, Albert Teebagy, Barry Sides and others who were there at the start.
In-person registration: https://mathesonmuseum.networkforgood.com/events/70156-greatsouthern-music-hall-50th-anniversary
Zoom registration (begins at 7:30pm): https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6GwYo_kiRZaQdYFNbrANew
Editor’s note: The article was updated with the correct names who created the Great Southern Music Hall in 1974.