Nashville Producer, Bubba Smith, well known for his production of the Christmas song, “Mary Did You Know,” will be working with three artists or groups on stage.  At the end of his coaching and refinement for each one, Brent Teegarden, a Nashville Recording Engineer, will be in charge of recording the result, all live on stage.

A website is being set up for auditions to be submitted for Mr. Smith to select the three groups he wants to work with.  The web address will be announced soon.  Regardless of who is selected, all musicians in the area welcome to be a part of the audience to watch a Nashville recording session happen in front of them to understand what it takes to be recording artists.  Smith will answer questions about the business of music and how it’s changed, and how to make the most of their talents.  Technical questions will be addressed as well.

Dr. Greg Hoepfner, Chair of the Cameron Music Department is assisting with the effort to encourage musicians to understand the changing nature of the business through seeing a recording session as it happens, and promote the Cameron Music Department.150%”>          Jay Alexander’s Studio, SoulJourn, is providing the on-stage recording studio.

Tickets for the event are free, however the number will be limited due to seating capacity of the auditorium.  Lawton’s Chamber of Commerce is involved in assisting the process, and encourages out-of-town groups or artists to attend the Friday night session and stay over for the Saturday morning and afternoon sessions.  Businesses are also assisting.

The Friday evening opening will begin at seven and close around 10PM, depending on the question-and-answer session.  Saturday, the morning session starts at 9, with the last session at 2PM and running until it’s over.  “We are bringing Nashville to Lawton,” organizer, Joe Tilton said.  “It’s time we keep our musical talent in Oklahoma, so we’re bringing two of Nashville’s best to Lawton to show us how it’s done. Word-of-mouth has caused enough excitement that questions about another event during the Spring semester are being asked.

Whether that happens will depend on the attendance in October.  Musicians are welcome to identify themselves through email at fairmontdistrict@gmail.com.  Artists or groups from the region are welcome.  “We’ve already been told of interest by groups as far away as 150-miles,” Tilton added.  “All genres and ages are welcomed.  This event is open to all styles of music.”

For more information:  Call Joe Tilton or Dr. Greg Hoepfner 940-765-3275 or click here to send an email.