Southside Remembrance Canceled
This just in from Steven Brown:
After talking to Randall Williams and assessing the situation I have decided to cancel the Southside event for one month. I will notify 22nd Street and Marian McKay and everyone I can by e-mail.
The gas situation is bad and getting worse. New Orleans has been wiped off the map. They are commandeering hotels. I would not be surprised if they start rationing air flights - only most important fly in and out of certain parts of the South. It is incredibly chaotic, and I can see this morning in the stock markets the gas situation is bad, very bad.
We all feel concern about what is happening. Randall William's brother lost everything and he is going down to help him mid-week and won't be at the Southside event. Others have family and friends in affected areas.
As soon as I can talk to Randy and Marian and consult with Randall and others I will set a new date.
I will keep the web site up and add to it as I can.
I just want to thank everyone for their help and interest in this event. It’s a celebration of you and Southside. I left 20 years ago and so am a bit of a stranger (but not really). And everybody sent me photos and stories and there was tremendous interest and goodwill about this event. It is extraordinary to see the continuing accomplishments of so many of artists and musicians and writers.
There are many others who have bought or created businesses on Southside, host radio shows, write the news and stories and generally cheer everyone on through life. Many people make Southside vital and an interesting place to be. Thank you again for your interest and we will do this at a more appropriate time in a month.
Steven Brown