Category: Past Events

March 8, 2024

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CASHBACK, based in Birmingham, Alabama, is arguably the best Johnny Cash tribute band around.

Led by Leif Bondarenko, CashBack has been performing their outstanding rendition of Cash classics at venues around the country since early 2018.  The band’s five core players, all professional music veterans are: Leif Bondarenko (lead Vocals Drums), Gary Edmonds (electric and acoustic guitars, vocals), Eric Onimus (bass guitar), Joshua Green (acoustic and electric guitars, vocals) and Tommy Bowen (trumpet, keyboard, vocals).

And in the tradition of all those great June and Johnny duets, the lovely and talented Lannette Brasher joins the group as special guest vocalist, adding another authentic and exciting dimension to the CashBack experience.

CashBack performs a wide variety of classic Cash songs spanning the “Man in Black’s” 51-year career.  Eerily similar to Johnny Cash in his heyday, Bondarenko’s powerful voice is the star of the show, and along with blazing guitars and swingin’ rhythm, never fails to deliver a lively exciting, even heartwarming performance to the audience.

“Every time CashBack walks out on stage, we want to show our great respect for the legacy of Johnny Cash, while giving the very best performance we can give,” says Bondarenko.  “I have no desire to be a Johnny Cash impersonator.  I just love the music of Johnny Cash and try to sing in an honest and sincere manner.  I love the vibe and the sounds that Cash and his band created on all those great recordings.” he adds.

Songs include:

• “Folsom Prison Blues” – Johnny Cash
• “Ring of Fire” – Johnny Cash
• “Jackson” – Johnny Cash & June Carter
• “Big River” – Johnny Cash
• “Oh, Lonesome Me” – Johnny Cash
• “Tenn. Flat Top Box” – Johnny Cash
• “One Piece At A Time” – Johnny Cash
• “Darlin’ Companion” – Johnny Cash & June Carter
• “I Still Miss Someone” – Johnny Cash
• “It Ain’t Me Babe” – Johnny Cash & June Carter (Bob Dylan)
• “I Walk the Line” Johnny Cash
• “Boy Named Sue” – Johnny Cash

April 5, 2024

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The Maverick Lounge Series returns to The Historic Ritz Theater in Talladega on April 5 with “The History, Music, and Story of Muscle Shoals.” The show will include a narration of how the sleepy little river town in the northwestern corner of Alabama came to be a mecca for recording in the late 1960’s as the most sought-after destination for artists from all over the world. In addition, The Maverick Lounge Series’ “live rockumentary” format will also include performances (accompanied by visual media) from artists such as Percy Sledge, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, The Staple Singers, Rod Stewart, The Osmond Brothers, The Black Keys, as well as the story of “The Swampers,” the famed rhythm section that was heartbeat of those recordings. As always, The Maverick Lounge Series will feature an all-star lineup of some of the finest musicians in Alabama, providing an unforgettable evening of music and intrigue. 

May 17, 2024

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Join us as we explore the creation and development of the compact cassette tape and its lasting impact on the world of music. 

Our historical exploration will be framed by classic rock songs from Grand Funk Railroad, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Eagles, America, Supertramp, The Moody Blues, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Eric Clapton and many more.

Friday, June 28, 7:00 pm

When someone says “Led Zeppelin,” the go to soundtrack in your mind may be an epic rock anthem. But die-hard fans know that some of their best and most inestimable songs were when they unplugged their instruments, as in much of LED ZEPPELIN III. In 1970, after two huge albums and a grueling tour of North American, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant retreated to an 18th century Welsh cottage called Bron-Yr-Aur to recuperate and write some new songs. It was the first time the two had spent time together away from the rest of the band, and Page has said that was when he really got to know Robert Plant. Most of the songs written there were quieter, and gentler, more introspective songs. It was from this cottage that the idea of an all- acoustic Led Zeppelin band was born. Fittingly called Bron-Yr-Aur, four of the best musicians in the Southeast have pulled together their knowledge and talent to gratefully recreate this more subtle side of Led Zeppelin. Allen Barlow, Jon Campbell, Chris Kozak and Mark Lanter are seasoned and in demand performers who faithfully bring you back to the pastural surroundings of the Welsh countryside where the songs were born. Bron-Yr-Aur. Prepare for a spell bounding musical experience. 

Friday, August 23, 7:00 pm

Three On a String sponsored by the United Way of North Talladega County and the Historic Ritz Theatre benefiting our 2024 Community Bed Build.

Three on a String performs all kinds of music from old standards, country, classical, bluegrass, and folk. Jerry Ryan, Bobby Horton, Brad Ryan and Andy Megginnis have been having a good time right along with their audiences all over the country for 50 years. Their four-part harmony has a unique and pleasing blend, from a heartrending country song to an unexpected acapella rendition, suitable for the entire family. They always pack the house wherever they appear, whether at a convention, music festival, or a symphony pop concert. Three on a String’s show has evolved into a well-timed, musically interesting, and funny presentation.

Three on a String has enjoyed working with performers such as the Statler Brothers, Ray Stevens, The Oak Ridge Boys, Hank Williams Jr., and Red Skelton. They have shared the stage with former Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush. They have performed for, and with, symphony orchestras, arts councils, conventions, and concerts. Among their many awards, they were honored to receive the Governor’s Achievement Award and inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.

From the first song to the standing ovation, your audience will be entertained by four talented and experienced performers who have paid their dues, know their business, and want to share their good time show.

Three on a String event raises money for our 2024 Community Bed Build in conjunction with Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Thursday, November 16, 7 p.m. – $30 – For Groups of 10+ tickets are $25 each*. 

DAVID PHELPS | AN AMERICAN TENOR

A graduate from Baylor University, David Phelps is credited among today’s most spectacular voices. His seemingly endless vocal range, which extends more than three octaves, coupled with his gift for communicating a song, has brought the house down in the world’s most prestigious venues. For nearly 20 years, David served as a member of the popular and prestigious Gaither Vocal Band, and during that time received numerous Dove Awards, two Grammy Awards, and multiple platinum-selling recording projects.

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As a solo artist, he received 2009 Dove Award nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year and Long Form Video for the Christmas DVD, O Holy Night to add to his many awards and honors. Since 2012, David has topped the Billboard charts time and time again with releases like: the 2012 live DVD Classic (#1), the 2015 live DVD Freedom (#1), the 2017 live DVD The Best Of David Phelps (#1 topping such popular video releases as The Beatles’ Eight Days A Week), and most recently the 2018 live DVD It Must Be Christmas (#2). The various recordings have been featured on numerous television networks, including the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) and have received acclaim in both secular and gospel music genres. In 2020, David returned with his newsest release, GameChanger. The album contains a sensational mixture of 15 pop, jazz, Inspirational, R&B and Broadway-inspired selections – all weaving together the themes of redemption and unity. Phelps says of the diverse group, “While some might think GameChanger is a departure for me, it’s really just the next step in my development as an artist; this is who I am. I started out in contemporary music before I joined the Gaither Vocal Band. I was blessed to be part of that amazing, iconic group and I loved those years very much, but I am and always have been a stylist, and that makes my music and career very eclectic.”

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Growing up in a musical family, his natural gift for song was evident when he was very young. Even as he sang in church as a teenager, he knew that he wanted to be a performer. At the age of 18, while earning his degree in vocal performance from Baylor University, David began what would be a life-long passion of traveling around the world to share music, inspiration and good news. While studying music at Baylor, David met Lori Purtle, who has been his wife and rocksolid partner in his career for three decades. The couple has four great kids – Callie, Maggie Beth, Grant and Coby. David and Lori reside on their farm outside Nashville, Tennessee.

Tickets are $30 each
For Groups of 10+ tickets are $25 each*. 

*Discount will automatically show in cart when 10+ tickets are in the cart. 

Tickets by Phone Hours:
Monday – Friday
10:00 AM-
5:00 PM CDT
256.315.0000

Address:
115 North Court St
Talladega, AL 35600

Ritz Box Office opens 2 hours before all show times

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Sunday, September 17, 3 p.m. – $25

Sean Dietrich is an author, musician, and stand-up storyteller. He began playing piano in church at age nine. By age fifteen, he was playing with adult bands in establishments his foot-washing Baptist mother would have preferred he avoided. A multi-instrumentalist, he started playing mandolin when he was seven, guitar at age eight, and threw away all hopes of a musical career by taking up accordion at age nine.  

Having lived through enough heartache, joy, embarrassment, love, and renewal for several lifetimes, Sean condenses our human failures and triumphs into stories that make the Southern heart resound. 

His wildly popular blog and musical podcast, “Sean of the South,” is suited for anyone with red clay on their car and sand in their shoes. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Southern Living, Garden and Gun, and he has authored fifteen books. 

His one-man shows have earned him a cult-like following in the southeastern United States and among closeted accordion players worldwide. Sean is a master storyteller in the tradition of Will Rogers, Mark Twain, and Lewis Grizzard. His brutally candid, laugh-out-loud, and sometimes painful tales remind us that we are not alone in our human experience.  

Taking lessons learned from his hardscrabble childhood, this middle-school dropout and former construction worker/ice-cream dipper has earned a following for his painfully honest writing, songs, humorous observations, and blue-collar love of life. His tales of covered-dish suppers, camp meeting sing-alongs, funerals gone awry, and hounds that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge have audiences drying their eyes one minute and slapping their knees the next.

His latest book, “You Are My Sunshine”, published by Zondervan Books, is a true tale of a how two novice cyclists, a husband-and-wife duo who share the last name of “Dietrich”, tackled a 350-mile trail and not only lived to tell about it, but emerged more resilient and in love than ever.

Sean Dietrich, and his wife, Jamie, along with dogs Thelma Lou, Otis Campbell, and Marigold the Blind Wonder Dog are new residents of Birmingham, Alabama, but cannot shake the Florida panhandle out of their system.

Tickets by Phone Hours:
Monday – Friday
10:00 AM-
5:00 PM CDT
256.315.0000

Address:
115 North Court St
Talladega, AL 35600

Ritz Box Office opens 2 hours before all show times

Get tickets here online

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August 31^st–“Back to School Kid’s Movie Series”- THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE-Popcorn & Concessions

Based on the Super Mario video games, the animated film follows Mario on his adventures with his friends. Mario joins forces with Princess Peach and Toad. The trio is in search of Mario’s brother Luigi. Together, they hope to defeat the evil Bowser and save the Mushroom Kingdom from his destructive schemes.

August 24^th-“Back to School Kid’s Movie Series”- MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU-Popcorn & Concessions

In the 1970s, 12-year-old Gru schemes and plots (with the help of the Minions) to become a member of the Vicious 6, an infamous group of supervillians. Chaos, adventure, and hilarity ensue after he manages to steal a valuable object from their headquarters.

August 10^th– “Back to School Kid’s Movie Series”- SING 2-Popcorn & Concessions

Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connections, he and his singers must sneak into the Crystal Entertainment offices, run by the ruthless wolf mogul Jimmy Crystal, where the gang pitches the ridiculous idea of casting the lion rock legend Clay Calloway in their show. Buster must embark on a quest to find the now-isolated Clay and persuade him to return to the stage