Once upon a time, children, rock ‘n’ roll had grown so stagnant, and so predictable, that dramatic shifts were inevitable. They were in the wind; they were necessary. It was […]
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More than just a rock opera
“IF WE’D EVER HAD ANY LUCK, we wouldn’t be so far under the radar,” says songwriter Jeff Holmes. He’s speaking of The Floating Men, the band he co-founded almost two […]
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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
Mountain Heart *** Fresh from three major shows opening for Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd, this universally praised bluegrass supergroup returns to the no-frills environs of a 100-seat smoke and […]
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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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An iconic punk guitarist leaves the “Friction” behind
WHEN LEGENDARY ELECTRIC GUITARIST RICHARD LLOYD announced in May of last year that he was officially leaving Television after 34 years, it was a dispiriting blow for those of us […]
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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 […]