Commit to the Song: the Joe Thomas Jr. Guitar Pull" tells the true story of the humble beginnings of a monthly songwriters series in Montgomery, Alabama. The format and location - a late 1930's era church converted to a community theater - provide an intimate experience for listeners, as if they were not just at a concert, but part of a conversation. However, the musical aspect is just one part of a larger story that involves death, an amputation, and a continuing legacy of songwriters that travel from miles around to share their stories and music at the event.