Legendary singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson will perform at the Lucas Theatre on Nov. 13. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. by phone e at 912-525- […]
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Savannah Music Festival Review: Drive-By Truckers
Despite – or because of – their Deep South roots, Drive-By Truckers have always espoused a clearly progressive take on social issues, the most obvious example last night being the large “Black Lives Matter” poster on the side of Jay Gonzalez’s keyboards. That said, DBT are also the most dynamic heirs to the classic Southern rock tradition still actively touring today.
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Merles of wisdom
One of the great misconceptions about Merle Haggard – who comes to the Johnny Mercer Theatre Jan. 29 – is that he was a right–wing, straight–arrow conservative hippie–basher at the […]
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Mark your calendar: Jekyll Island bluegrass
Baby, it’s cold outside. That, certainly, is something upon which we can all agree. The thought of attending an outdoor bluegrass festival – even one with the best performers around […]
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Mark your calendar: Merle Haggard
Can we just go ahead and call Merle Haggard The Coolest Guy in Country Music? “Workin’ Man Blues,” “Mama Tried,” “Mama’s Hungry Eyes,” “If We Make it Through December,” “Big […]