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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A chat with Bobby Hanson & Michael Amburgey
What follows are the complete transcripts from my phone conversations with Michael Amburgey and Bobby Hanson in preparation for an article on the release of their second independent CD… Michael […]
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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
Louis Ledford Most songwriters (especially those wielding an acoustic guitar) whose press materials liken their repertoire or delivery to Woody Guthrie’s usually not only disappoint but confuse. In this case, […]
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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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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
Laura Reed & Deep Pocket *** In musicians’ parlance, playing “deep in the pocket” intimates that a rhythm player such as a bassist or percussionist is so intensely into the […]
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Pitingo wows a too-small crowd at the Morris Center
Back in late 2007 when the 2008 Savannah Music Fest’s schedule was first announced, Executive and Artistic Director Rob Gibson told me to make a special attempt to catch Antonio […]
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Spotlighted Gigs & Recommended Shows
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver After being bowled over by Bill Monroe at age 11, this mandolinist from the outskirts of Kingsport, Tn. (home of the 70-ft blue flame, Dillard Clark […]
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Gettin’ a witness with the Blind Boys
Opening night of the 2008 Savannah Music Festival kicked things off with a bang when the Blind Boys of Alabama headlined the Trustees Theater on Broughton St. to a full […]
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A look at this week’s live gigs
ALL-AGES Punk/Metal Show Featuring Tragic Hero recording artists Yearling, My Epic, Love & Reverie, and more acts TBA. Directions at www.myspace.com/studiobga. Sat., 8 pm, Studio B (Glennville). The Bastard Suns […]