Chipola Artist Series Presents Nashville Legacy Oct. 24

MARIANNA鈥擳he Chipola Artist Series presents Nashville Legacy, Thursday October 24, at 7 p.m., in the Center for the Arts. Floyd Cramer鈥檚 unique 鈥渟lip note鈥 piano style was an essential part of countless country, pop, and rock hits in the 1950s and 鈥60s. Chet Atkins鈥 innovative thumb-style guitar led him to become known as one of the world's preeminent guitar virtuosos. Though Floyd and Chet are gone, their Nashville Legacy lives on through Floyd鈥檚 grandson, pianist Jason Coleman, and Chet鈥檚 niece, guitarist Meagan Taylor. In this concert, Jason and Meagan take audiences on a journey back in time to Nashville鈥檚 鈥済olden era,鈥 sharing the music made famous by Floyd and Chet, as well as by the countless country, pop, and rock artists whose careers they impacted. Jason and Meagan share their own personal stories of growing up with their 鈥淕randad鈥 and 鈥淯ncle Chester.鈥 Learn more at . A Meet the Artist Reception for season ticket holders will be hosted by Hancock Bank. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 children 18 and under, and $5 Chipola students and staff. For more information, contact the Box Office at 850-718-2420.