Alabama Roots Music Society
What Is It?
 
Alabama Roots Music Society or ARMS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that was formed to bring diverse musical genres into the central Alabama area. The current board of directors have been intimately involved in putting on musical events and have developed a network with other interested parties such that ARMS will be able to attract talent and sponsorship. By not limiting the organization to certain types of music, ARMS should be able to appeal to a wide range of people and performers. Knowing that Alabama has a rich musical history, ARMS wants to expose people of the area to live music of current Alabama artists and artists from across the country who have been influenced by those past Alabama icons.
 
Executive
Board of Directors

Sonny Barksdale - President
Guerry Roton - Vice President
Gary Greenshields - Treasurer
Mary Frances Bruce - Secretary
Helen Barksdale
Rick Harmon
Ron Hicks
Dan Hogan
Martha Mote Roton
Tom Sellers
Jeff Woodard
Richard Young
 

Past Events Membership Form Newsletter 2009-01 (PDF) Calendar (03/10/2009)
Please consider joining ARMS. Your membership will help keep the music alive in Montgomery.
Click on the Membership Form link for details.

Check Out the Newly Updated "Past Events" Page With
Photos of the "The Juke Joint Duo"

Upcoming Events

ARMSchair Series at Old Alabama Town's Kiwanis Park
presents a return engagement by

The Lee Boys
Kiwanis Park in Old Alabama Town
Columbus St., Montgomery, AL - (334) 240-4500
Thursday Night, July 23, 2009 - 7pm
Admission $2.00 - children under 12 free

ARMS kicks off the 2009 ARMSchair Outdoor Concert Series with The Lee Boys in Kiwanis Park at Old Alabama Town. Bring your picnic supper, lawn chairs, cooler and two dollars!

This Florida based sacred steel ensemble returns to Montgomery on Thursday, July 23, 2009. The event will again take place in the beautiful Kiwanis Park at Old Alabama Town. Three years ago this band came and there was a rainstorm which drove the event inside. Those who witnessed that show are still talking about it. These men make some wonderful inspiring music. While based in gospel, the sound includes influences from blues, soul and rock. They have played worldwide to a wide variety of audiences.

Come hear a unique style of roots music.

Check him out at leeboys.com
Ongoing Sponsor & Official ARMS Hotel

www.CapitolInnHotel.com

A Great Place to Stay in Downtown Montgomery!
Newly Renovated - Independently Owned & Operated - Reasonable Rates

Reservations: (866) 471-9028 (toll free) or (334) 265-3844 (local)

Visit the Goat Hill Tavern at the Capitol Inn - Great Atmosphere & Live Entertainment!

A Special Thank You

Thank you to all the Live Music fans who came to our events in 2008. Thanks to the City of Montgomery and for allowing our volunteers to work in the interest of keeping outstanding musicians playing their music live in the Capitol City Thanks to Old Alabama Town for a great outdoor venue. Also a HUGE thanks to the management and the staff at Down The Street Cafe.

We hope you made it out to hear some of these artists this past year and check back to see what's happening in 2009!
Geoff Achison, Robin Rogers, Willie King, John Nemeth, Peter Karp, Mark Hummel, Matt Marshak, and Albert Cummings.

Past Events Membership Form Newsletter 2009-01 (PDF) Calendar (03/10/2009)