Rev. Horton Heat, Nashville Pussy, Reckless Kelly *** I can’t deny that the last time I tried to take in a rare, independently promoted rock show at this primarily black-oriented […]
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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
The Stanton Moore Trio with The CodeTalkers *** Here’s yet another high-profile booking at this upstart River Street venue that should have jam-band and N’awlins-style funk fans literally giddy with […]
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‘We want to look as professional as possible’
IT’S BEEN JUST A LITTLE OVER A YEAR since local “roots-a-billy” band The Train Wrecks released their debut CD, Whiskey & War. During that time, the hard-charging quartet of Jason […]
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Richard Lloyd and The Supreme Court thrill at Savannah Smiles
THIS PAST MONDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 4, Savannah Smiles Dueling Piano Bar was once more transformed into a live music showcase by local grass roots concert promoters the Tiny Team (of […]
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Five-Fingered Snake Oil Salesman
WHEN I FINALLY CATCH UP WITH GUITARIST AND SINGER Jason Williams —better known as “Lefty”— by telephone, he’s at a hotel in Destin, Fl., where he’s staying during a string […]
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The Rest of The Story…
THIS ATLANTA-BASED GUITARIST AND SINGER celebrates the release of his new independent CD Snake Oil this weekend at Live Wire Music Hall. For more information, check out this week’s cover […]
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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
Groovesect *** It’s not every day that a bona fide musical legend makes it his business to be seen playing with an upstart band. Let alone one whose members’ average […]
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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
Leslie, StoneRider *** Here’s a killer double-bill that’s about as ROCK as things get in Savannah these days without crossing into metal. Charleston power-trio Leslie makes one hell of a […]
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Savannah Music Fest beats financial predictions
WELL, THE NUMBERS ARE IN, AS THEY SAY, and it looks like the 2008 Savannah Music Festival was a resounding smash. According to Executive and Artistic Director Rob Gibson, “Every […]
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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
Delta Moon *** Darlings of the progressive blues scene, this exhilarating act from Atlanta boasts pop song craft and an unusual lineup featuring both a slide and a lap steel […]
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How do you say Earth Day in French?
THIS YEAR’S LOCAL EARTH DAY celebration in Forsyth Park would seem to have a little something for just about anybody. Whether it’s informative displays and classes on how to make […]
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‘The Officer’s Ball’
When the Savannah Music Festival announced that The Police’s drummer Stewart Copeland was among the internationally-known musicians slated to appear at their 2008 event, it was widely perceived as a […]