Thomas Maupin at Uncle Dave Macon Days in 2009
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"Let Your Feet Do The Talkin’" tells the story of Rutherford County buck dancing legend Thomas Maupin, who at the age of 70 remains one of the greatest old-time dancers in America.
Often performing alongside grandson Daniel Rothwell, Maupin is still collecting national honors. Filled with humor and poignance, "Let Your Feet Do the Talkin’" that aired Sunday on The Documentary Channel.
Rutherford County residents may be largely unaware they are in the midst of the American folk treasure Thomas Maupin.
In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives designated Murfreesboro as a “National American Music Center for Traditional American Music”. In 2009, Maupin received the Trailblazer Award at the Uncle Dave Macon Days Festival held in Murfreesboro’s Cannonsburgh Village.
Although he is only 17, Daniel Rothwell has become a prominent old time banjo player, performing all over the country, including the hallowed Ryman Auditorium. He and grandfather Thomas are great individual performers; however, when they are on stage together, the magic begins. “Music is a way for us to communicate,” Thomas said, “he speaks with his banjo and I let my feet do the talkin’.”
Maupin and Rothwell will be performing at “Saddle Up for Project Help” on Thursday, July 29th at 6:30 p.m., on the Tower Club Level of MTSU’s Floyd Stadium. Tickets are $50 each. Proceeds from the event will benefit Project Help, an early intervention program that offers services free of charge to families who have very young children with developmental delays or disabilities.
The winner of numerous national championships, Thomas Maupin is especially ready to dance for Project Help. He said, “We're just glad to be able to support such a good cause that benefits children in our community. Project Help does great work for children, and we're happy to help." Maupin’s home is full of awards, but he doesn’t let it go to his head; he just lets his feet do the talkin’.
Sponsorships for “Saddle Up for Project Help” are available, and are open to individuals as well as businesses. To sponsor the event or learn more about Project Help, call (615) 898-2458, or visit www.mtsu.edu/projecthelp. |
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