She’s Country

August 11, 2009 · By Deb Phillips – The Photo Gal 
Nashville recording artist, Tammie Davis, sings in Shallowford Square in Lewisville, NC (Forsyth County), photographed by Deb Phillips.

Nashville recording artist, Tammie Davis, headlined this summer’s second Music Under the Stars concert at Shallowford Square in Lewisville, North Carolina.

Music at the Square

Singer-songwriter Tammie Davis and her band rolled into the Town of Lewisville, North Carolina last Saturday evening (August 8, 2009) for the town’s second Music Under the Stars summer concert. Originally from Lincolnton, North Carolina, Tammie now lives in Clemmons with her husband Mike.

For nearly two hours, Tammie and her band filled Shallowford Square with some sweet and sassy music that included Country, Southern Rock, and Americana selections.

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During the band’s intermission, 12-year-old CiCi Jansen from Charlotte belted out a few of her “new Country” favorites to an appreciative audience. CiCi has been winning music competitions lately, and she especially likes the music of Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.

Photo Gallery

If you’d like to see a few more photos of Tammie Davis, her band, and Cici Jansen taken during Saturday’s concert — as well as a few shots of the friendly audience — head on over to the Tammie Davis photo gallery.

And … feel free to leave a Comment for these very talented gals.

Jazzed

May 19, 2009 · By Deb Phillips – The Photo Gal 
A smooth saxophone solo was just one of several solo moments performed by the West Forsyth Jazz Band for the Music Under the Stars concert series at Shallowford Square in Lewisville. Deb Phillips, photographer.

A smooth saxophone solo was just one of several solo moments performed by members of the West Forsyth Jazz Band for the Music Under the Stars concert series in Lewisville.

West Forsyth Jazz Band

On Saturday, May 16, the West Forsyth Jazz Band played for the Music Under the Stars concert series at Shallowford Square in Lewisville. Under the direction of Chris Garmon, the band performed a variety of jazz pieces throughout the evening, including solos by a number of instrumentalists.

The students and adults playing in the jazz band obviously enjoy making music and sharing it with others. When you look at the evening’s photos in the photo gallery, you can see the passion and enthusiasm in their eyes. That passion coupled with skill is what makes their music so enjoyable.

In the NEXT SECTION, take a look at a few of my favorite shots of the band. You’ll also find a link to the rest of the photos in the photo gallery. CLICK for more photos from Music Under the Stars

Jazz Preview

May 17, 2009 · By Deb Phillips – The Photo Gal 
The West Forsyth Jazz Band played in the Music Under the Stars concert. Deb Phillips, photographer.

The West Forsyth Jazz Band performed in the Music Under the Stars concert series at Shallowford Square. Band director, Chris Garmon (left), also accompanied on the saxophone during several of the songs.

Sweet Music

The sound of foot-tapping jazz music drifted through Shallowford Square yesterday evening, as the West Forsyth Jazz Band put on a dynamite performance in Lewisville’s first Music Under the Stars concert of the season.

I found it remarkable that these high schoolers were performing at such a high musical level. Enthusiastically directed by Chris Garmon, a music teacher at West Forsyth, the band capably performed one nicely done song after another. What a talented group of young men and one lovely lady.

MORE TO COME! Check out the follow-up article and photo gallery on the West Forsyth Jazz Band, titled Jazzed.

Easter Sunrise Service

April 15, 2009 · By Deb Phillips – The Photo Gal 
The Unity Moravian Church band played at the Lewisville Community Sunrise Service at Shallowford Square in Lewisville, North Carolina (Forsyth County). Deb Phillips, photographer.

The Unity Moravian Church band provided the music for Lewisville's annual Easter Sunrise Service held at Shallowford Square.

Celebration and Communion

It was a beautiful morning for Lewisville’s Community Sunrise Service, which was hosted by six area churches. The beauty of the morning — punctuated by the sweet songs of birds — was a wonderful setting for the Easter message.

At the end of this post, I’ve provided a link to the photo gallery containing photographs made throughout the service, as well as a link to a condensed audio recording of the service. (The recording excludes the time during which folks filed in line to receive communion). Identified below are the ministers who led various portions of the service.

Service Details

Greeting and Call to Worship
Rev. Les Puryear – Lewisville Baptist Church

Responsive Reading (Psalm 118: 14–29)
Rev. Stuart Zimmerman – Unity Moravian Church

Scripture Lesson (Matthew 28:1–15)
Rev. Danny Leonard – Sunrise Methodist Church

Message (“What Story are You Telling?”)
Rev. Louis Hunter, Jr. – New Hope AME Zion Church

Prayer of Thanksgiving / Blessing of Bread and Cup
Rev. Robert C. Evans, III – Shallowford Presbyterian Church

Blessing and Benediction
Rev. Keith Bingham – Lewisville United Methodist Church

Photo Gallery

To see more photos of this beautiful service, please visit the Community Sunrise Service photo gallery.

Lewisville Community Sunrise Service 2009 (MP3, 28 MIN.)

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