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Artist phofo ructo· Tom Carson right , with, from left, Donnie Montgomery, Duane Richardson , Gory Moody and Scott Walker. change as students aJmmWlitv college. 1- the change-over is ~ foe ilie band because it dard rhythm and blues songs, such a s those by Howling Wolfe, as well as current blues artists. Also, songs from the '60s are in– cluded in the performances. "Of course we would Jove to win the talent search, but if we don't, we still welcome the oppor– tunity to perform," he said. " I ~ink the Chunky Rhythm and Blues Festival is a great thing for Meridian .' ' majoring in engineering a t Mississippi State University ; Sco t t Walker , drumm er , physical therapy major at ECCC; and Mr. Carson, guitar, harmonica and vocals.

to ~ho".\·case a diverse « f.alent And so many 14~ 'eager to be part of s.o it gives others a o pa.'iicipate," he said." ..hers will be moving on to e so I might not have the people nexl year, but if we Went search, I've told e' re go!ng to stay for thi£ ~ear." -- performs old stan- -- -- -- ·-·- - - -.::. - I

"We try to play upbeat rhythm and blues numbers ... and we throw in songs from the '60s so that some of the older people won't feel left out," he said. The talent search will be the band's first performance outside the Decatur campus. Mr. Carson considers the competition a good opportunity for the students.

Members of the Conehatta Blues Connection are: Donnie Montgomery, lead guitarist. At– tended ECCC ana resides in Philadelphia; Gary Moody. sax- aphone, works in a family business ; Duane Richardson, bass, former ECCC student, now

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