First Friday Bicentennial Edition
August 6, 2021 All day
Dr. Jeremy Tubbs started working at the University of Memphis in August 2011. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance, a Master of Music in Music History, and a Ph.D. in Musicology. His 2008 dissertation was on the musical career and instruments of Mario Maccaferri (1900-1993). He has presented papers at numerous conferences including Yale University, The University of Georgia, and The University of Memphis. He has also studied at Oxford University in England and The Berklee College of Music in Boston. From 1999-2007, he was a professional musician, music manager, teacher, and bandleader, who travelled the world performing, coaching, and mentoring musicians and music professionals. On average, he performed over 200 shows a year either as a guitarist, drummer, bassist, or vocalist. During this time, he also learned the art of studio recording and live audio production. In 2016, he was elected and granted membership to the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. In 2017, he won the Producer of the Year at the Tennessee Music Awards. Currently, Dr. Tubbs is the director of the Music and Entertainment Department at the UofM-Lambuth Campus, the musical director and band leader for grammy nominated artist, LOLO, and is founder and president of the Jackson Area Music Society.
Dr. Tubbs is married to the beautiful and talented, Allison Tubbs, and has two children, London (16) and Liam (14).
First Friday will be held at First Methodist church located at 200 S Church St in downtown Jackson on August 6. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served starting at 11:45 a.m., and programming will start at approximately 12:30 p.m. As this is a catered event, advance tickets are required for attendance. The cut-off for purchase is 6 p.m. the Tuesday prior to the event. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets are $14 per person and can be purchased using a debit or credit card at https://fffaugust2021.pushpayevents.com/. Tickets can also be purchased by cash or check at the First Methodist business office during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday or 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Fridays). First Friday is hosted by the Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Commission, City of Jackson, Madison County and First Methodist church. Monthly Programming Themes August 2021 Musical Heritage September 2021 Education/Arts & Culture October 2021 Agriculture/Industry November 2021 Patriotism/Veterans December 2021 Religion January 2022 Medicine/Health February 2022 Black History March 2022 Politics/Government April 2022 Architecture/Open Houses May 2022 Small Business/Tourism June 2022 Athletics/Sports/Leisure July 2022 Transportation and Media August 2022 Celebration