Tickets for the show are $25, and are available at the Blue Gill or at www.frontgatetickets.com 

(Show is 21 and older, only)

Before being labeled “Southern Rock” these artists were blending, rock, country and soul into a unique sound and transforming  towns like Muscle Shoals, AL and Macon, GA into hit making capitals of the world.

The Legends of Country Soul features “The Decoys” the power house Muscle Shoals session men,  whose resumes are filled with  collaborations with the who’s who of the music industry. The "Decoys" are:

• David Hood (Bass) - Member of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame & founding member of the world famous Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section
• Scott Boyer (Vocals, Acoustic, Rhythm, Lead Guitars) - Southern Rock pioneer, consummate guitarist, founding member of the seminal folk-rock group Cowboy
• Kelvin Holly (Lead, Rhythm & Slide Guitars, Dobro and Vocals) - One of the South's premiere guitarist who regularly performs with greats like:  The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Bobby Blue Bland and Little Richard
• N.C. Thurman (Piano,Wurlitzer, Harmonica, Guitar, Melodica, Vocals) - Multi-talented musician-vocalist-songwriter who performs and records with music legends, Gregg Allman, Hank Williams Jr., Eddie Floyd and many others.
• Mike Dillon (Drums) - He has played with Grinders Switch and joined Dickey Betts for two years. He was an original member of the band, Clutch.

The following special guests will each perform an entire set with the Decoys:

• Donnie Fritts - The Alabama Leaning Man, 2008 Inductee, Alabama Music Hall of Fame.  Musician & Songwriter in the early days of the Muscle Shoals recording industry toured as Kris Kristofferson's keyboard player for over 20 years. Wrote "We Had It All" recorded by Ray Charles, Willie Nelson and many others. "You're Gonna Love Yourself In The Morning", "Breakfast In Bed" and "Choo Choo Train".
• Russell Smith - Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Front man of the band "The Amazing Rhythm Aces" with classics like "Third Rate Romance", and the Grammy-winning "The End Is Not In Sight"
• Jimmy Hall - Singer, Songwriter, Harp, Saxophone and Percussion. Southern rock’s premiere showman  and leader of the band "Wet Willie". Hits include "Keep on Smiling,” "Street Corner Serenade", "Weekend", and "Shout Bama Lama". 

Just in time for Mother's Day, the Bluegill will be throwing an event for kids on Saturday, May 10th.  There will be balloons, clowns, face painting, and a magician, so bring the kids out and prepare to have a blast!

12:00 - 2:30 PM - Balloons, Face painting and Temporary Tattoos, with Dr. Gee! and Daffodil the Clown

1:30 - 3:30 PM -  Illusionist, Richard Blaine will entertain the kids with "slight of hand that will defy belief."

6:00 PM - Music by The Mail Man

Don't miss the "crown prince of blue-eyed soul", Marc Broussard, at the Bluegill on June 13th!

Tickets are available at the Bluegill, or for purchase online.

The son of Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard (of the legendary blue-eyed soul combo, the Boogie Kings), Marc grew up surrounded by the diverse musical panorama for which his homestate is world-renowned.  Music informed his life from the get-go, whether it was joining his dad onstage at various clubs or singing in the Catholic University church choir. As he hit his teens, Broussard was already an accomplished artist, the veteran of a string of local bands and solo acoustic performances, known for tearing up the stage with the raw-throated gusto and worldly emotive power of a man three times his age.

With his emotive, dynamic voice and undeniable presence, Broussard quickly won over a legion of devoted fans via nearly non-stop roadwork, including countless headline shows; showstopping sets at festivals like South By Southwest, Bonnaroo, and of course, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival; and tours alongside such like-minded musicians as Dave Matthews Band, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Gavin DeGraw, O.A.R., and Maroon 5.

Marc followed up Carenco with 2007’s critically acclaimed S.O.S: Save Our Soul. In September 2007, Marc and his band headed to Asia and the Middle East for a four-week tour, performing for US troops in association with the military’s MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) command.  The Christmas season saw one of Marc’s songs featured on NBC’s hit reality series, Clash Of The Choirs, with country superstar Blake Shelton leading his choir in a rousing rendition of “Home,” the lead single from Carenco. In addition, Broussard co-wrote and sang with LeAnn Rimes on the rollicking duet, “Nothing Wrong,” found on her top 5-charting 2007 album, Family.  He also joined such superstars as Paul McCartney, Elton John, Robert Plant, Neil Young, and Herbie Hancock on 2007’s Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino, contributing a version of “Rising Sun” recorded with mandolin master Sam Bush.  Lastly, Broussard also performed his hit song “Home” as part of the kickoff to the weekend of NBA All Star events before a nationwide audience live on TNT.

Along with his busy musical career, Broussard has also been active in helping to raise funds to both help residents of his beloved New Orleans and to restore the city to its pre-Katrina glory.  In 2005, he released the live Bootleg to Benefit the Victims of Hurricane Katrina, with all proceeds going to his “Momentary Setback Fund,” established to assist victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Broussard also created wristbands with the insignia “Straight From The Water” (from a lyric in his song, “Home”) and has taken time out from touring and recording to help build homes with Habitat For Humanity.  As a result of his humanitarian efforts, Broussard was invited to serve as spokesperson for Louisiana’s United Way of Acadiana and was recently bestowed with Hard Rock International’s “Love All, Serve All” Award in recognition of his on-going commitment to philanthropy.

Greg Brown's love for the acoustic guitar has lead him to write music that reflects its full power, beauty and range.  He uses the entire instrument - neck, body and strings - to explore the virtually limitless potential for combinations of rhythm and melody that the instrument possesses.  Greg performs a wide range of both originals and cover songs from James Taylor to Stevie Ray Vaughn.  His original song, "Ol' Mobile" received much praise and air play during the Mobile Tricentennial Celebration.  It remains one of Greg's most recognized and requested songs.

Don't pass up a chance to experience the music of Greg Brown in action at the Blue Gill on May 9th!

For more information on Greg's music, visit his website: www.jollydogmusic.com