Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver have performed in South Mississippi many times, but usually at bluegrass festivals. The band will tackle a new venue . . . father borrowed one from a musician friend and Lawson taught himself to play by listening to the radio and records, and by watching musicians on TV.

Audience members knew from the start that this concert would be different. Instead of beginning the Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver show by bringing . . . & Quicksilver delivered a crowd-pleasing performance, with music ranging from lively bluegrass tunes to equally compelling a cappella harmonies.

On the cover of his 2009 release Lonely Street, Doyle Lawson strikes an especially wintry pose. As opposed to the sunny, summery images usually . . . of Marty Robbins' Call Me Up and I'll Come Back to You and Porter Wagoner's Big Wind to the original swing-savvy instrumental Down Around Bear Cove.

Area music fans will have a unique opportunity to help make history as a bluegrass/gospel music legend celebrates the 30th anniversary of his solo . . . the Performing Arts. At age 65, Lawson remains at the top of his game and continues to earn awards and accolades from the industry, media, and fans.

Area music fans will have a unique opportunity to help make history as a bluegrass/gospel music legend celebrates the 30th anniversary of his solo . . . rolling at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, in the 1,500-seat center in Franklin. Lawson’s distinguished career spans more than 40 years and 40 albums.