Album cover image above used with the artists’ permission
The USC Aiken Etherredge Center staff has adapted to another cancellation during this pandemic season: the musical team of Sally and George is booked as a replacement show in the Carolina Series.
A Youtube search for “Sally and George” provides many videos to preview the performance set for 7 p.m. Dec. 3. This musical duo features two harmonious voices, stand-up bass, guitar and ukulele.
While YouTube shows country as a descriptor on their numerous videos, the gratefulweb.com describes them as a folk-rock duo.
Jo Anna Mitchell, box office manager said, “Frost and Friends featuring Lauren Mecciahas cancelled for personal reasons, but Sally and George are really good. I’m not a country music fan, but they’re talented.”
The band, Sally and George, consists of Shelby Means, an upright bassist and former member of a Grammy nominated bluegrass band Della Mae and guitarist Joel Timmons of Charleston, formerly of Sol Driven Train.
They had just embarked on international tour when the world shutdown in March. On Oct. 30, the duo released a full-length album entitled, Sally and George: Take You on a Ride, in both CD and vinyl formats.
Band members have a family connection with USCA Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. Darren Timmons, who is Joel Timmons cousin.
A proponent for Sally and George and Sol Driven Train’s music, Dr. Timmons said, “Joel and Shelby always bring out their instruments at family gatherings and lead a three-generation jam fest! They are wonderful musicians with a passion for life.”
Masks are required for audience members and social distancing will reduce the available number of seats to 350. Seats for this show are reserved, and tickets cost $20.
Later in December this year, the Etherredge Center will host the Aiken Civic Ballet’s annual performance of The Nutcracker at a date yet to be determined.
