Marjorie Thompson returns to 6 On The Square

OXFORD – 6 On The Square (6OTS) welcomes back singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Marjorie Thompson who will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by Piaker and Lyons, PC, Thompson, with bass accompanist Greg Franklin, will be offering music from her repertoire of original songs plus some traditional blues and roots.
Marjorie Thompson’s music is deeply influenced by the Piedmont-style, alternate thumbpicking country blues and ragtime guitar playing genre, epitomized by artists such as Rev. Gary Davis and Mississippi John Hurt. This genre was brought into the contemporary era by such artists as Dave Van Ronk and Jorma Kaukonen. Marjorie has become a close colleague and protégé of Kaukonen’s, first attending his guitar workshops, then sharing stages, and eventually co-teaching workshops with the legendary guitarist.
“This artist [Thompson] never ceases to refresh us with her prodigious finger-driven playing, sparkling performance, self-deprecating wit and inspired imagination.” stated Stan Jay, Mandolin Bros.
Originally from New York City, she took up the guitar in the mid sixties, and never put it down even while pursuing careers in academic biology, medical illustration, jewelry design and catering. She now resides in Providence, RI, serves as the biology Dean at Brown University, and tours extensively for music performance in the US and Europe. This show at 6OTS will feature numbers from her newest acclaimed release, Right By Me (2007). Be prepared to be wowed by passionate songs!
Purchase tickets on-line at the discounted price of $12, until the day of the show; $15 on the day of the show. Doors open at 6:30.
Don’t miss future performances: Rod Picott and Amanda Shires “CD Release Tour” on Nov. 1, The Molly MacMillan Trio on Nov. 8, and Fetish Lane on Nov. 28. All three shows are at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Visit the website at www.6onthesquare.org for tickets and future event information including the Holiday Shoppe.
In addition to these performances, 6 On The Square is currently featuring a fiber art exhibit of quilted hangings by Oxford artist, Elena Marin.
Have a talent? Singers, poetry readers, musicians...the next “Open Mic Night” is November 20th (and every third Thursday of each month), at 7:30 p.m. Come to perform or come to listen; it’s always free admission.
6OTS is located at 6 LaFayette Park in downtown Oxford. 

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