Our featured artist for March is David Puett!

David is the manager and teaches music at Musicology in Newnan. He is also lead guitarist for the Kris Youmans Band and lends his talents to other groups and individuals needing exceptional guitar work. His skill and versatility in multiple music genres is recognized by all who know

We talked to David about music, influences, family, and career. Music seemed to be ever present for David as a young kid. His father is a musician/guitarist and the bands were frequently at their house. In 2005, he graduated from AIM-Atlanta Institute of Music. We asked if teaching was the main goal after graduating.

“I just needed music to be my career. I was lucky enough to get a call from Doug Kees three months after graduation. Teaching isn’t all I do, but it’s definitely the foundation.”

NUTWOOD WINERY

1339 Upper Big Springs Road, LaGrange, GA 706.882.5296

Family owned winery and cafe … beautiful winery with tasting room and vineyard.

Every Friday and Saturday the Winery features a local performer in the Tasting Room. Starting around 6 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays until close at 10 p.m.

Call to get up-to-date lineup for music.

3/18 … Mary Martin

3/31 … Mary Martin

SUTTON’S AMERICAN GRILL

477 Rome St, Carrollton 678.664.2082

3/17 … Lisdoonvarna

7 p.m. celtic, soft rock, folk

3/24 … Deni Phoenix & The Fervor 7 p.m.

HUNTER’S MEXICAN CANTINA

1875 E. Main St., Hogansville 706.637.9444

Family oriented Mexican cantina and grill with friendly atmosphere and live music. Call ahead for music line up.

3/1 … Daniel Toole

3/8 … Twice Shy

GRAZING HERE

2850 Hwy. 54, Peachtree City 770.486.2696

All Shows Start at 8 p.m.

3/3 … Thomas Tillman Band

3/4 … Crossroads Rebellion funky, rock dance band

3/10 … Dixon

3/11 … Limited Edition

3/17 … Gravity

3/18 … Steven Moore Band

3/24 … The Band 85 South

3/25 … 6 Feet Back high energy, 70s & 80s music

3/31 … Kyle Bradley Band country & soul

1st Saturday of every month!

(Around the Newnan Courthouse)

Pickin On The Square starts around 10 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. and is for all ages and levels of play. Join in the fun by singing along or bring your acoustic instrument. Lots of networking for musicians going on during the performances.

His influences cover a wide range of music.

“Besides my father’s influences, Nirvana and Stevie Ray Vaughan opened me up to the world of the 90s in Atlanta-rock & blues.

“One of the highlights so far as a musician would be when the band won the Georgia Country Awards Traditional Artist. We were also chosen as one of eight bands representing Georgia through Georgia Public Broadcasting in advance of Ken Burn’s documentary ‘Country Music.’ The band was voted Best of Coweta in 2020, 2021.”

David says the biggest reward with music has been the blessing of leading worship with his kids - this is what it’s all about and family is what is most important to him.

He says, “Imma keep playin’ till I can’t play anymore!”

And he has some advice for young musicians just starting out.

“Don’t set your sights on just one thing, develop as many industry skills as you can and be open to all industry opportunities”