The Sound Wall Music Initiative

Opelika's Premiere Listening Room

An Evening With Jeff Black

Jeff Black has written songs for Allison Krauss, Waylon Jennings, Jerry Douglas, Dierks Bentley and John Oates

Boston’s WUMB listeners voted Jeff Black as one of the top 100 most important Folk artists of the last 25 years.
Black’s songs have earned GRAMMY recognition, radio chart-topping stats and numerous BMI awards. Although flying below the radar as a performer himself, he has been recognized by NPR as a musical pioneer in the digital age. His flagship podcast “Black Tuesdays” circa 2005-2007 are classic imprints on the format and his catalogue of critically acclaimed albums continues to grow. Composing music for film and television, his credits include numerous indie-film soundtracks and a repertoire of songs cut by artists as diverse as Alison Krauss & Union Station, Waylon Jennings, BlackHawk, Dierks Bentley, Jon Randall, John Oates, Jerry Douglas and Sam Bush. Black has forged a reputation as a true folk troubadour entertaining audiences globally for over three decades. A master songwriter and performer in the tradition of the great storytellers, his passionate, soul driven live performances of songs from his vast catalog are not to be missed.

“A Walk In The Sun” features Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Dave Roe (Johnny Cash, Jake Bugg), Jerry Roe (Alison Krauss), Kenny Vaughan (Lucinda Williams, Marty Stuart). Produced by Jeff Black, mixed by Dave Sinko (Chris Thile, Punch Brothers).

20th Century Recordings is the remastered collection of Black’s famed original demos, bootleg cassettes of which created formidable buzz within the early ‘90s Nashville music community. It was this collection of now-iconic tracks like ‘Carnival Song’, ‘They’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone’ and ‘Just About Right’ – which would become a #1 country hit for Blackhawk – that secured Jeff’s signing to Arista Records for 1998’s Birmingham Road album that launched his career. 20th Century was originally recorded and has been newly mixed by two-time Grammy winner Dave Sinko, known for his work with Don Williams, Bela Fleck, Sam Bush, Chris Thile and Punch Brothers.


Ticket Information:
Tickets $25
non-refundable
Event is BYOB

Schedule:
7pm – 7:30pm Cocktail reception (bring your own beverage)
7:30pm – Concert with JEFF BLACK


ABOUT THE CONCERTS

Music lovers can enjoy a true listening room experience as The Sound Wall Recording Studio is transformed into an intimate concert venue.  This cozy, state-of-the-art facility offers guests an up-close-and-personal opportunity to engage with the artists in a warm, BYOB atmosphere.  Housed in a historic Victorian home in downtown Opelika that was lovingly renovated by proprietors Rob and Jen Slocumb (AKA the duo Martha’s Trouble), The Sound Wall Music Initiative (SWMI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting musicians and music education in the Auburn/Opelika area. Ticket purchases are tax deductible, as they fuel SWMI’s efforts, such as the annual Opelika Songwriter’s Festival, grants to school music programs, educational workshops and more.  Join your friends and neighbors for “Live! At the Wall!”Music lovers can enjoy a true listening room experience as The Sound Wall Recording Studio is transformed into an intimate concert venue.  This cozy, state-of-the-art facility offers guests an up-close-and-personal opportunity to engage with the artists in a warm, BYOB atmosphere.  Housed in a historic Victorian home in downtown Opelika that was lovingly renovated by proprietors Rob and Jen Slocumb (AKA the duo Martha’s Trouble), The Sound Wall Music Initiative (SWMI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting musicians and music education in the Auburn/Opelika area. Ticket purchases are tax deductible, as they fuel SWMI’s efforts, such as the annual Opelika Songwriter’s Festival, grants to school music programs, educational workshops and more.  Join your friends and neighbors for “Live! At the Wall!”