By Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune   Chris and Joey Ethridge (Photo courtesy of Joey Ethridge)   The names of music legends shouted from rooftops claim center stage in our memories. But if you listen carefully beyond the sensational roars, some of the most powerful names hum quietly from the foundations from which music was born.  Chris Ethridge — bassist, songwriter, and genre-blurring collaborator — never played for glory. He played for the meticulously melded sounds, locking his bass...

By: Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune   Educational outreach is a cornerstone of the alliance, and the mission is to highlight and help...