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Act of Congress releases new album with rock sound By MADOLINE MARKHAM
High Cotton Candles
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People You Should Know
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Business Spotlight
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280 Business Happenings
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Pop, bluegrass, country, instrumental, rock and classical—it’s a musical combination you don’t typically hear at once. But you also don’t often hear a sound that appeals to both teenagers and their grandparents alike. That’s where Act of Congress comes in. You might have seen them performing at Mt Laurel; with the Alabama Symphony at the Alabama Theatre in December; at Doo Dah Day; or at countless local festivals, churches or weddings. The band, who rehearses at guitar player Adam Wright’s house off Caldwell Mill Road, will release their second album, Worth Fighting For, later this month. For this album, Act of Congress explored more of a rock sound. The band even flew in drummer Matt Chamberlain, who went on to play for Bruce Springsteen’s new album, to record their new songs. “I like that there are twists and turns and curveballs (in the new album),” Wright
Restaurant Showcase
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See ACT OF CONGRESS | page A9
Calendar of Events
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Signing Day- Section B Editor’s note
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Local events
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Chelsea History Museum
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Birmingham Fashion Week
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Sports
High School Correspondents B6 School House
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Spring break plans
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Library Happenings
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Rick Watson
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Kari Kampakis
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Paul Johnson
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Music Listings/Classifieds
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Local band Act of Congress—Adam Wright, Chris Griffin, Tim Carroll and Connie Skellie—is releasing their second album, Worth Fighting For, this month. Photo courtesy of Act of Congress.
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www.280Living.com Lake Purdy, located off Highway 119, offers fishing and recreational opportunities. Photo by Chris Mason.
By RICK WATsON Only a few minutes’ drive from our congested suburban streets lies Lake Purdy. There 7800 undeveloped acres surround the 1050-acre reservoir— with no houses, mobile homes and no boat docks
on the water. The fishing is good, and you are bound to see wildlife while you troll around. “Boating on Lake Purdy is like being on a lake in Montana, or some remote area
out West,” said Ken Delap, owner of Lake Purdy Fish and Boat shop. Like most marinas, Lake Purdy Fish and Boat has their share of fish stories.
See PURDY | page A9