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Musicians To Jam At Cattlemen's Association

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By GEORGE WILKENS | The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 21, 2009

PLANT CITY Former members of Sweet Rye, Silver Dollar Band and other area musicians will gather Jan. 31 for The Southern Rock Volunteer Jam.

Admission is $10 for the 5 p.m. event at the Hillsborough County Cattlemen's Association building, 6404 S. State Road 39, a mile south of State Road 60.

"There will be a lot of good music, a lot of good friends," some of whom have played together in one group or another for three decades or longer, said longtime Plant City resident Gary Keeler, who is organizing the event with the assistance of his daughter, Layla Drawdy.

"We thought it would be a good way to get everybody together and maybe start a tradition," he said of the first-time event. "There's nowhere to go if you want to hear live music" this side of Ybor City, said Keeler, formerly of Silver Dollar Band and Sweet Rye.

Proceeds go to the musicians, and the "volunteer" designation is derived from the fact all volunteered to perform, Keeler said.

Food and beverage vendors are scheduled to participate. No alcoholic beverages will be sold, but patrons may bring their own, Keeler said.

In addition to Keeler, scheduled performers include Dennis Davenport, Ronnie Rayburn, Jimmy Grubbs, Jerry Harrell, Dallas Upton, Dave Woody, Casey Stidham, Ted Messick, Ray Brown and Keith Carter.

To perform or for information, contact Keeler at (813) 754-5767 or gkeeler@comcast.net.

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