DOWN BY LAW Singer/guitarist Dave Smalley, a legend in the evolution of American punk and hardcore, brings the latest incarnation of his venerable quartet to town – always a thrill. […]
Shoreline Ballroom
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Loretta Lynn at the Shoreline
Loretta Lynn *** ANTICIPATION IS RUNNING HIGH for this extremely rare area appearance by this C&W icon. At age 74, she’s basking in the afterglow of her most recent comeback […]
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The Blind Boys bring down the house at Café Loco
THIS PAST FRIDAY NIGHT’S BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA SHOW found what seemed like a near-capacity crowd at Tybee Island’s laid-back seafood restaurant Café Loco on fire with the sounds of […]
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The Blind Boys of Alabama give witness tonight at Café Loco!
BY NOW, SOME OF YOU MAY HAVE ALREADY HEARD the strange news that Grammy-winning gospel legends the Blind Boys of Alabama will perform with their full backing band tonight at […]
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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
The Savannah Orchestra: Masterworks One One of the city’s best-known classical organizations opens it’s 2008-2009 season with two concerts under the baton of guest conductor John Morris Russell, who’s earned […]
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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
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 Wiyos @ The Telfair & Jepson *** If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time to the USA of the 1920s and 1930s, […]
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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
Audie Blaylock and Redline *** Nominated for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Emerging Artist of the Year in both 2005 and 2006, this ace group features mandolin, bass, banjo and […]
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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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Musical chairs
DESPITE BOASTING a handful of large venues ranging in capacity from the 1,100-seat Historic Lucas Theatre for The Arts to the MLK Jr. Arena inside our Civic Center (which tops […]
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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
Jubal-Kane CD Release *** With a look that’s one part Rick Rubin and one part The Wild Angels, these N.C. blues-rock throwbacks can’t help but look as though they’re about […]
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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 […]