Uncle Dave Macon Days

Sunday - Gospel Showcase - July 15
FREE ADMISSION

12-5pm

Old Time and Gospel Singing and Community Services Fair

For more than 20 years a gospel music showcase has been the Sunday highlight of Uncle Dave Macon Days.
The tradition will continue this year from noon - 5 p.m

A special hour-long presentation of shape-note singing from 4-5 p.m., organized by the Do Re Mi Gospel Music Academy, will take listeners through a vocal journey of shape-note singing from songs from the early era of pioneer shape-note hymnal publisher, James D. Vaugh through more current selections.

Murfreesboro natives, Sophie and Louise were a part of the late Carl Tipton Bluegrass Band and Television Show. Expect a blessing, as many of their friends drop by to share their talents on Sunday.

A large shade tent is provided on the grounds. Plan to bring your own chairs.

For more information contact:
Ben Austin (615) 631-1270

COMMUNITY SERVICE FAIR

Along with the GOSPEL SHOWCASE is the Seventh Annual Community Service Fair. This event is a gathering of non-profit Social Services Agencies and church or faith-based organizations of Rutherford County.

The Fair takes place on the grounds near the main stage. It gives the public and the organizations the opportunity to learn about valuable services these groups provide to our community.

The COMMUNITY SERVICE FAIR is sponsored by Community Crossroads. For more information or to set up a display, contact Tom Christy at 615-896-6288

SHAPE NOTE SINGING

Come and experience getting to sing and learn gospel hymns by using shape notes.

All day Saturday, in the beautiful, white chapel on the Cannonsburgh grounds, Mr. Ben Austin and friends will be leading shape-note singing inside the historic structure. Visitors are welcome to come in and join the singing. On Sunday from 4-5 p.m. a special shape-note singing presentation will take place as part of the gospel music show.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT SHAPE NOTES

Shape notes were not born in the South, but were adopted in the South and preserved here more than any other region of our Country. In late 1800's Mr. James D Vaughan became influenced by the Ruebush-Kieffer Normal music school and publishing in the Shenahoah Valley, and in early 1900's began his own publishing company and The James D Vaughan School of Gospel Music, in Lawrenceburg, Tn. Mr. Vaughan organized quartets to promote his songs and music school. The James D Vaughan School of Gospel Music reached thousands upon thousands of students who returned to their local communities and taught shape note music to the Churches. The local Church singing school provided music instruction and influenced thousands to worship God in song. Mr. Vaughan and Uncle Dave Macon became friends through this music and they visited frequently to discuss their love of gospel music.