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A Conversation with Barbara Eden

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INSIDE: YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE

Scotty Johnson of Gin Blossom

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• Elizabeth already has fans—people following her journey on

social media and little ones who draw pictures of her kicking to give her after games. Rodenroth also spends her time volunteering with Special Olympics sailing at Lake Tobosofkee.

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RUNNING COMMENTARY THIS, FRIENDS, IS THE LAST 11TH HOUR. Wait… Whaaaa? How? Why? Now, don’t go freakin’ out and pullin’ a Hudson on me (“We’re in some real pretty s--t, man! Game over!”), but this has been in the works for a while. Back in the Spring of 2018, my initial excitement at becoming editor was more than balanced by my fear over the validity of print in the digital age. There had been some discussion that maybe, just maybe we should consider taking the 11th Hour digital, but no one was quite ready to pull the trigger. Well, kids, the day has arrived… And I haven’t been this excited about my job since 100.9 The Creek went live and I cut my first Honky Tonk Hell. (Shameless plug: HTH every Tuesday night @ 7pm and presented by the ever lovin' Ingleside Village Pizza!)

WE’RE GOING DIGITAL! And beyond that, we’ll be rolling out a brand new name and website in the coming months. We won’t be changing our aim or content. Music and pop culture, the Central Georgia community, our dining, shopping, and nightlife will continue to be the focus of everything we do-- we’re just going to do more! I honestly feel this is a giant moonsault in the right direction and while I’ll certainly miss holding the 11th Hour in my hands, I’m committed to bringing you the best interviews, reviews, and stories possible.

Yeah, yeah, yeah… But what’s the new name?

Sound and Soul.

Some of you may raise an eyebrow ( I might even hear a giggle or two), but no other two words in the English language capture this part of the world than those: Sound and Soul. It’s in the songs we sing and write and the struggles we endure. It’s in the legacy of our local businesses and our future as a diverse and thriving community. Sound and Soul will be real soon enough, but it already means everything to me because we will never run out of stories to tell-- and soon, you and I will have a place to share them with the rest of the planet!

For 18 years, the 11th Hour has told the story of Central Georgia, our music and our culture, our successes and our failures. The 11th Hour has been so many things to so many people that it would be impossible for me to make any attempt to qualify its existence within the confines of this commentary. I’ve been fortunate to be a part of it, cursed to love it, and blessed to share it with all of you.

If you haven’t already, like and follow us on Facebook for updates and continue to visit 11thhouronline.com for fresh content. You know what we are, you know what we do, and that will remain a constant…

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WHAT'S INSIDE September 13-October 2, 2019 // Volume 18, Issue #419

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17 Feels Like Local _______________________ 18 A Conversation with Barbara Eden _______________________ 20 Your Inside Guide to the Georgia National Fair _______________________ 26 Bo Talks _______________________

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27 House Talks _______________________ 29 The Dish _______________________ 30 The Interview: Scotty Johnson of Gin Blossoms _______________________ 36 The X File: Alt Rock Not Alt-Fact _______________________ 38 The Creek’s Show Review & Americana Singles Chart _______________________ 41 Live & Local: Calendar _______________________

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THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS: LOVE LETTERS 7:30pm Friday, September 13 Grand Opera House- 651 Mulberry Street, Macon Barbara Eden (I Dream of Jeannie) and Barry Bostwick (Rocky Horror Picture Show, Spin City) are two people recounting their friendship by reading letters from every moment in their lives. They celebrate each other’s accomplishments but also serve as a check on each other’s egos. Visit thegrandmacon. com for tickets and information

FIRST STREET ART & WINE FESTIVAL 2pm-7pm Saturday, September 14 Just Tap'd - Macon 488 1st St, Macon With over 40 taps of wine at Just Tap'd, you're sure to find the perfect wine for any taste! Grab a glass of wine and take a stroll down First St. to see all of the amazing art available for purchase. Feeling hungry? Grab a charcuterie board at Just Tap'd to pair with your favorite wine.Connor Henderson and James Worsham will be playing on the outdoor stage from 3pm-7pm. Art vendors, live music, wine tastings, street art, food pairings, and more! At 4pm or 6pm enjoy a wine tasting hosted by Savannah Distributing. Tickets for wine tasting available online at eventbrite.com.

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MACON BURGER WEEK September 16-22 Macon Burger Week is back! $5 burgers at 19 locations all over town-- and it's your job to eat as many as you can!

Find participating restaurants and download/print your burger passport at maconburgerweek.com. Hit the road, fill your belly full of burgers, turn in your passport with 5 or more stamps and be entered to win some super cool prizes! Be sure to VOTE VOTE VOTE for the 2019 Macon Burger Week winner at maconburgerweek.com!

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GABBAFEST 2019 September 20-22

The Georgia Allman Brothers Band Association has been helping preserve Georgia's ABB history since the early 1990’s. This year’s world-famous festival will feature the Yeti Trio, the Melody Trucks Band, The Oakley Project, Friends of the Brothers (featuring Junior Mack, Alan Paul, Ron Holloway, Andy Aledort, and more), Paul Hornsby, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, and more! For venue listings, tickets, and information visit gabbafest.org!

MUSEUM ATTIC SALE! 10am-2pm Saturday, September 21 Museum of Arts & Sciences 4182 Forsyth Rd, Macon

No, the Picasso won't be for sale… But you can find some great bargains on toys & children's items, Christmas decor, records, furniture, linens, and so much more!

1ST ANNUAL PIEDMONT BREWERY & KITCHEN CHILI COOK-OFF 12pm-5pm Saturday, September 28 Third Street Park, Downtown Macon

It’s a Chili Cook-Off and tailgate party in Third Street Park! Hot chili and cold beer! Visit piedmontbrewery.com for tickets. Wanna sign your chili team up to compete? Email chilicookoff@piedmontbrewery.com. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Mulberry Market to support their participation in the Georgia Fresh For Less program. Georgia Fresh For Less doubles SNAP dollars for the purchase of local produce. To learn more, go to wholesomewavegeorgia.org/georgia-fresh-for-less!

JUST TAP’D OKTOBERFEST 2pm-11pm Saturday, September 28 Just Tap'd- 488 1st St, Macon

Over 15 Oktoberfest beers on tap! Polka music, das boots, bavarian brats, soft pretzels, gingerbread cookies for your sweetheart, and so much more! Wear your lederhosen or German beer maid dress to really get in the spirit! Don't have a fun costume? Take a picture with Just Tap’d’s Oktoberfest photo props!

For one night only Just Tap’s will have an exclusive Oktoberfest VIP package for only $40! It includes one souvenir 32oz das boot, one bavarian brat meal, one soft pretzel with your choice of beer cheese or beer mustard, gingerbread cookies with cream cheese icing, and two fills of any Oktoberfest beer in your German drinking boot!

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50,000 SHADES OF GRAY TOWNES VAN ZANDT The Quiet Knight Chicago 1978

The Quiet Knight was a very cool 2nd-floor venue featuring folk, blues, and what's now called ‘roots’ music. Very nice joint. Several smaller rooms and stained glass windows in the main room. Tom Waits played there regularly and stayed at the SRO hotel next door, a real dive wine-o place to sleep… Muddy Waters played there-- and the Stones showed up there that night! The house band was the Siegel- Schwall Blues Band playin’ every Tuesday. Folk & Blues was the story at the Knight. Townes always packed the place with quiet drinkers & urban depressives…

I think this photo tells the tale.

Kirk West is a photographer, archivist, and the host of Into The Mystic Wednesday nights at 7pm on 100.9 The Creek. He’s published two books of his work, Les Brers- Kirk West’s Photographic Journey with The Brothers, and The Blues in Black and White— a collection documenting his time on the Chicago Blues scene in the 1970s and 1980s. Kirk and his wife, Kirsten, own and operate Gallery West at 447 Third Street in Macon. Visit kirkwestphotography.com and Gallery West to view and purchase prints and canvases of the greatest artists in blues, country, rock n’ roll, and soul.

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FEELS LIKE LOCAL

CREATING VISIBILITY AND DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE “When you're finally up on the moon, looking back at the earth, all these differences and nationalistic traits are pretty well going to blend and you're going to get a concept that maybe this is really one world and why the hell can't we learn to live together like decent people?”

— Frank Borman, Retired NASA Astronaut I must admit that I often find myself wearing rose-colored glasses and looking for the best in my community. Downtown Macon has always been a melting pot for me-- a place where all people in Middle Georgia come to have fun and enjoy life. Whether it is First Friday or a Macon Bacon game, a nice dinner or a night out at a show, my view of Macon is one of inclusivity and diversity.

One of the reasons for this view is the hiring practices of local small businesses. Hiring that is representative of all people in our society is so important to the viability and success of small businesses. This means including people of all ages, sexes, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and race. There are several businesses and organizations downtown that are shining examples of visibility in the workforce, but my favorite is the staff at Visit Macon.

Steven Fulbright is the Director of Tourism for Visit Macon.

He shared, “Having a diverse workplace is important because it increases productivity, innovation, creativity, problem-solving skills, engagement with the community, and most importantly, empathy. This is important to the visitor’s center because we are customer-service driven. Our goal is to help all customers in the same way. Diversity also increases the reputation of your business in the community when it is a true reflection of what the community represents.”

At Travis Jean Emporium, I have made it a cornerstone of my values to hire people that are representative of not only the customers I currently serve but also, the customers I would like to serve. When customers see representation in a shop, restaurant, or business, it puts them at ease and instantly makes them feel welcome.

If you want a wonderful customer service experience, stop by Visit Macon located at 450 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard or Travis Jean Emporium located at 522 Cherry Street in beautiful Downtown Macon!

BY SCOTT MITCHELL Scott Mitchell is the owner of Travis Jean Emporium and is the co-host of Deconstructing Divas on 100.9 The Creek. He enjoys spending time with his family and furbabies, volunteering, gardening, traveling, watching Broadway shows, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.

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A Conversation with Barbara Eden AS SHE IS WRITTEN:

BY ASHLEY DOOLIN

Thanks to Nick-At-Nite and summers spent with my Grandmother, I sat around the glowing tv set fixated on I Dream Of Jeannie. I found myself wishing I could escape the whirlwind of elementary school by nodding my head and disappearing into my own bottle. Barbara Eden is an icon, and when I was given the chance to speak with her prior to her one-night appearance in Love Letters on Friday, September 13th at The Grand Opera House, I jumped at the opportunity. I was given ten minutes. TEN minutes that would pass by like TWO. I could spend ten minutes just thanking her for everything she has given to her fans‌ But in those ten minutes, I learned that Ms. Eden is still the utmost professional and just a dear human being!

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AD- If NBC were to shoot the I Dream of Jeannie pilot all over again today in 2019, do you think that your character or even your portrayal of Jeannie would be different?

BE- Well, I'm sure there would be slight nuances that would be different... Actually, no. It's a classical scene. This theme has been around... Oh, a thousand years-- so you can't really mess with it a lot unless you're doing a comedy or something. (Laughs) It is timeless and you did such a wonderful job with her. She has come through my room so many nights with my Grandmother. It's just such treasured memories.

Thank you!

Your career has been impressive and expansive over the years. TV appearances on The Johnny Carson Show, I Love Lucy, Gunsmoke, The Andy Griffith Show‌ Movies like A Privates Affair and the 1960 picture Flaming Star-- where you played Elvis Presley's leading lady. Other than I Dream of Jeannie, do you have a favorite episode or a movie that just really stands head and shoulders above the others?

I think as far as a feature film is concerned, I did two, actually, at MGM with George Powell. One was The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, which was shot in Germany, and the second was the 7 Faces of Doctor Lao which was a book that was required reading, I understand, at university levels. But it's a fabulous story, and I had a wonderful part in it. That, I truly enjoyed doing. And I enjoyed working with George Powell. If I would say a tv movie? Your Mother Wears Combat Boots.

I loved doing that.

And like Elvis, you also sing. What song has been your favorite to perform? And do you still get the chance to perform musically?

I do, but I don't really sing anymore. When I was studying at the [San Francisco Conservatory of Music], my teacher told me, "You're going into voice..." She was Italian, and she said, "This will be like living with a piano over your head for the rest of your life. You have to lift this piano and carry it everywhere." In other words, it's a great responsibility and physical.

Physicality. And that's true, and I just don't feel like doing that anymore (laughs)! I don't mind doing it on a stage in a book show. But to sing as I used to, like in Las Vegas, and have a whole show? That's quite demanding and I don't think I want to do that anymore.

Which of your songs is your favorite?

There so many! They're all so good. You know they really are. I think probably, and now don't laugh... I started singing in church. And I think the song that I treasure is "Ava Maria" because it was such an honor for me to have

the minister choose me to sing it at Christmas pageants-- near the baby Jesus. I must have been, oh gosh, 11-years-old? I love that song.

I did not sing it the way I... As a child, you don't sing it as clearly as I hear it now when other people sing it. I love it!

On September 13th you are going to be here in Macon, starring in Love Letters at The Grand Opera House. You will be performing beside an amazing actor, Barry Bostwick. Now, I know this isn't your first time appearing in this show.

In 2006 you acted alongside your I Dream of Jeannie co-star Larry Hagman. What was that like for you-- being back together again?

Oh my goodness, it was wonderful. Anything I did with Larry, it was fabulous. He was an accomplished actor. Gosh, we even went to West Point on that tour. We were all over the East. And I have fond memories of it. I've always liked working with Larry, no matter what part we're playing. We've worked quite a bit together.

He was wonderful and he is very much cherished.

Now, your character in Love Letters, Melissa, she has been played by some incredible names over the years-- Stockard Channing, Linda Gray, Carol Burnette, Sissy Spacek, Sigourney Weaver, Bernadette Peters, Elizabeth Taylor, Mia Farrow, Candice Bergan and so many more.

Ms. Eden how do you take this character and make her different?

I don't do her different. I do her exactly the way she is written and the way the author intended for her to be, I hope. This is a fabulous piece of work. It is the most wonderful thing for an actress to do because it is so well written.

Most of the time the audience understands it.

They understand the arc from childhood into the great beyond. Any actress who does it, I'm sure, loves playing this part. I certainly do.

But you do it the way the man wrote it, you don't try to make it different.

Is there anything that you are hoping to accomplish in the next few years to add to your list of accomplishments?

I just hope I can make people happy.

Oh, you do such a wonderful job of that.

I think it's important. I think it's important that we enjoy our lives and respect them and understand and be grateful for what we have- and I love to do my job! If it can bring a little bit of happiness to someone or a twinkle to someone's eye... That's what I want to do.

Visit thegrandmacon.com for tickets to see Barbara Eden and Barry Bostwick star in Love Letters on Friday, September 13 at the Grand Opera House!

I think it's important that we enjoy our lives and respect them and understand and be grateful for what we have— and I love to do my job!

If it can bring a little bit of happiness to someone or a twinkle to someone's eye...

That's what I want to do.

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30 YEARS OF THE

The Georgia National Fair is celebrating its 30th Anniversary with the biggest attractions, the best food, and wildest rides!

There’s just one thing missing to make this celebration perfect‌ YOU! Come experience the greatest extravaganza featuring FREE shows, worldclass entertainment, thrills for any age, and all the decadent & delicious food you dream about all year! From animal exhibits to roaming singers and dancers, feats of daring to displays of magic and mystery, the Georgia National Fair has it all!

Make your plans now to enjoy all the Georgia National Fair has to offer!

Visit georgianationalfair.com to purchase advance tickets and season passes!

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SPECIAL ADMISSION DAYS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd SNEAK-A-PEEK!

GATES OPEN: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM DISCOUNTED ADMISSION: Adults and Seniors (60+): $6 CHILDREN 10 & UNDER: FREE! With paying adult RIDES OPEN: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM RIDE ARMBANDS: Just $20 FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT: 7:30 PM on the Georgia National Stage featuring Little Anthony and The Imperials!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th

PATRIOTIC DAY! GATES OPEN: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM DISCOUNTED ADMISSION: FREE For Military & Immediate Family* RIDES OPEN: Noon - 10:00 PM RIDE ARMBANDS: Just $20

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT: 7:30 PM on the Georgia National LITTLE ANTHONY & THE Stage featuring The IMPERIALS Oak Ridge Boys!

Little Anthony and the Imperials is a *Military personnel rhythm and blues/ (Active, Retired, soul/doo-wop vocal Reserve, Veterans) group from New and immediate York, first active in the family members 1950s. Lead singer admitted FREE with Jerome Anthony military ID cards.

"Little Anthony" THE OAK RIDGE BOYS Gourdine was noted The four-part for his high-pitched harmonies and falsetto voice, upbeat songs of The influenced by Jimmy Scott. The group was Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens inducted into the of Country hits, a Rock and Roll Hall Number One Pop of Fame on April 4, smash, earned them 2009, 23 years after Grammy, Dove, CMA, the group's first and ACM awards and year of eligibility for garnered a host of induction, waiting longer than any other other industry and fan accolades! artist for the honor.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8th

COLLEGE DAY!

TERRIFIC TUESDAY! GATES OPEN: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM DISCOUNTED GATE ADMISSION: Adults $8 RIDES OPEN: Noon - 10:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9th WOW! WEDNESDAY!

RIDE ARMBANDS: Just $20

GATES OPEN: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT: 7:30 PM on the Georgia National Stage featuring the Gin Blossoms!*

DISCOUNTED GATE ADMISSION: Adults $8, Seniors (60+): $6

*See Interview pg.30 GIN BLOSSOMS The Gin Blossoms fusion of Pop, Melodic Rock, Folk, and Country elements took the airwaves by siege, making the band an MTV playlist hostage for almost a decade and the group a natural ‘90s mainstay.

From their breakout album through today, Robin, Jesse, Bill, and Scotty have sold over 10 million records and are one of the most in-demand ‘90s live artists who began at the end of the grunge era.

RIDES OPEN: Noon - 10:00 PM RIDE ARMBANDS: Just $20 FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT: 7:30 PM on the Georgia National Stage featuring George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic!

GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC Get ready to tear the roof off the Fairgrounds-figuratively speaking that is! The progenitors of Funk and Dr. Funkensteing are all set to funk you up!

GATES OPEN: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM DISCOUNTED GATE ADMISSION: 1/2 Price College Students with Valid ID RIDES OPEN: Noon - 10:00 PM RIDE ARMBANDS: Just $20 FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT: 7:30 PM on the Georgia National Stage featuring Diamond Rio! DIAMOND RIO In 1991, Diamond Rio's first single, "Meet in the Middle," went to No. 1 — the first group in country music history to top the charts with its debut. The band followed "Meet in the Middle" with the hits "Mirror, Mirror" and "Mama Don't Forget to Pray for Me." In all, Diamond Rio has placed more than 30 singles on Billboard magazine's country charts, including such chart-toppers as "How Your Love Makes Me Feel," "One More Day," "Beautiful Mess," and "I Believe."

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13th LAST BLAST!

GATES OPEN: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM RIDES OPEN: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM RIDE ARMBANDS: LAST Chance & Just $30 starting at 10:00 AM FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT: 6:00 PM on the Georgia National Stage featuring Rumba Latina!

RUMBA LATINA Rumba Latina can be described in three simple words: Suenos, Musica, y Sabor ( Dreams, Music, and Cultural Flavor)! Enjoy an explosion of creativity and culture! continued on page 22 11thHourOnline.com 21

SCHEDULE OF ATTRACTIONS

LEON JACOBS

EUDORA FARMS PETTING ZOO

OCT 03 - OCT 13: 10:00 AM 10:00 PM Daily Educational Shows OCTOBER 3: 6:00 PM OCTOBER 4-13: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM

SOUTH SIDE REAVES ARENA Exciting, entertaining, and educational for the entire family, this world-class exotic petting zoo is home to more than 55 animals from Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia. Eudora Farms also performs educational animal shows which are informative and entertaining for a true face-toface experience. *Animal feed available for a nominal fee.

GREGG ERWIN OCTOBER 11-13: 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM

TOWER STAGE Inspired by honky-tonk heroes like Merle Haggard, George Jones, Hank Williams, and Waylon Jennings, Gregg Erwin plays country music in its purest form!

KARDENNI

OCTOBER 9-11: 5:30 PM, 8:00 PM OCTOBER 12-13: 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 8:00 PM

ALL-AMERICAN STAGE Kardenni honed his art and skills as a magician in Portland, Oregon-- but this show goes beyond magic! It is sophisticated fun, mind-expanding miracles, and intelligent comedy magic!

GREAT WHITE LION SNAKE KHARISMA OCTOBER 4TH, 7:30 PM JAZZMATIC FUNK GEORGIA NATIONAL STAGE The ‘80s was known as “Decade of Decadence”! It was a time when the Sunset Strip ruled the world, when there was still attitude and danger in rock music. If you miss those days or just missed out on those days then look no further!

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OCTOBER 11 -13: 5:00 PM, 9:00 PM

TOWER STAGE Playing a variety of music that's soothing for the soul, this group will have the whole audience up on their feet and begging for more!

OCTOBER 3: 6:00 PM, 10:00 PM OCTOBER 4: 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 10:00 PM OCTOBER 5: 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 10:00 PM OCTOBER 6-11: 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 10:00 PM OCTOBER 12: 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 10:00 PM OCTOBER 13: 2:00 P M, 6:00 PM, 10:00 PM

TOWER STAGE Leon Jacobs is a wonder on the keyboard that combines hits of yesterday and today to entertain people of any age. His act is supplemented with a computerassisted arrangement that makes this one man show sound like an entire band!

LOOP RAWLINS

OCTOBER 3-4: 5:30 PM, 8:00 PM October 5-6: 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 8:00 PM OCTOBER 7-8: 5:30 PM, 8:00 PM

ALL-AMERICAN STAGE Loop Rawlins is one of the most versatile Western performers in the world today. His unique act of trick roping, whip cracking, and fancy gun spinning has thrilled thousands of audiences. In addition to performing for Cirque du Soleil, his talents have also been featured in films including The Kingsman: The Golden Circle and on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.

MAX POWER & NITRO OCT 6 -OCT 13: 12:00 PM 8:00 PM Daily

STROLLING ATTRACTION Nine-foot tall robot Max Power is a walking, talking, mobile dance party! Max loves to take photos and interact with fair guests!

MIKE FULLER, THE MAGICIAN

OCTOBER 3: 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM OCTOBER 4: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM OCTOBER 5-6: 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM OCTOBER 7-11: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM OCTOBER 12-13: 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM

SOUTH SIDE OF GEORGIA GROWN BUILDING Witness the star of the TV show The Magic Club! Mike Fuller captivates his audiences with unbelievable magic you can see but probably won’t believe!

M.V.P.

OCTOBER 4 - 6: 5:00 PM, 9:00 PM

TOWER STAGE MVP or Most Valuable Players is a high-energy dance band that specializes in a variety of music from Motown to classic R&B, hip hop to '70s and ‘80s dance floor favorites.

ROBINSON’S RACING PIGS

PLAYIN’ POSSUM NERGER’S TIGERS

OCT 3 - OCT 13: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM SHOW TIMES: 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 7:30 PM

NEAR SOUTH GATE Nerger’s Tigers is the largest and most spectacular presentation of Bengal/Siberian Tigers touring North America today. Featuring beautiful, healthy Bengal Tigers in the different color variations, including 2 very rare snow-white Bengal Tigers, these tigers will demonstrate natural behaviors out of love and respect for their trainers. When nit performing these beautiful animals will be on display.

NIGHTLY FIREWORKS

OCTOBER 3: 10:00 PM OCTOBER 4-5: 10:30 PM OCTOBER 6-10: 10:00 PM OCTOBER 11-12: 10:30 PM OCTOBER 13: 10:00 PM

MAIN LAKE Fireworks have always been a tradition at the Georgia National Fair and for the 30th anniversary, the Fair isn’t holding anything back! This year’s exciting show will send adrenaline surging through your body and leave your mouth open with wonder! Finish off your day at the Fair with a bang!

OCT 3-OCT 13: 12:00 PM 8:00 PM Daily

STROLLING ATTRACTION Clap your hands, tap your toes, and sing along to the traditional Bluegrass and County gospel music of Bill and Sue Davis.

These Middle Georgia pickers will entertain you with old familiar favorites on the banjo, guitar, and mandolin while giving the Fair that good ol’ fashioned feel!

PURGATORY IRON WORKS

OCTOBER 3: 6:30 PM, 8:30 PM OCTOBER 4-13: 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:30 PM

NEAR EAST GATE Featured on The History Channels’s Forged In Fire, Trenton Tye is a professional blacksmith and educator that will entertain and amaze you with his awe-inspiring skills. Trenton demonstrates traditional methods while expanding on a craft that’s existed for over 2000 years!

PURPLE XPERIENCE OCT 5TH, 7:30 PM

GEORGIA NATIONAL STAGE Bringing the world’s greatest and most authentic production of Prince & The Revolution to audiences of all generations!

OCTOBER 3: 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM OCTOBER 4: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM OCTOBER 5: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM OCTOBER 6-11: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM OCTOBER 12: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM OCTOBER 13: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM

SOUTH SIDE REAVES ARENA The animal kingdom’s newest sport is a popular one among fairgoers worldwide. Robinson’s world-famous pigs have performed their 14 to 18 mph sport on NBC’s Tonight Show, ABC’s Wide World of Sports, and on stations in Europe, Japan, and Australia.

SEA LION SPLASH!

OCT 3 - OCT 13: 10:00 AM 10:00 PM daily Show Times: OCTOBER 3: 6:30 PM, 8:30 PM OCTOBER 4-13: 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:30 PM

SOUTH SIDE REAVES ARENA You’ll laugh, and stare in amazement as these unique creatures balance balls, catch rings, and perform gymnastic tricks! This is the only traveling, self-contained sea lion show in the country! When the sea lions aren’t performing their hilarious and educational show, they will be on display so everyone can view them as they swim and play.

Custom photos available for a nominal fee

SOUTHEASTERN REPTILE RESCUE

OCT 3- OCT 13: 10:00 AM 10:00 PM Daily Show Times: OCTOBER 3: 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM OCTOBER 4 -13: 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM

NEAR NORTH GATE This show features venomous and nonvenomous snakes, as well as other reptiles that are found in the Southeastern U.S. Jason Clark is a nationally recognized reptile handler with over 30 years of wildlife experience who shares his experiences of venom, bites, and the close calls that seem to be a part of his daily life.

SOUTHSIDE WORSHIP

OCTOBER 6TH, 7:00 PM

GEORGIA NATIONAL STAGE Southside Worship is a community of singers, writers, musicians, and worshipers striving to foster an atmosphere where God can change lives.

STILT CIRCUS

OCT 3 - OCT 13: 12:00 PM 8:00 PM Daily

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THE FRITTERS

OCT 3 - OCT 13: 12:00 PM 8:00 PM Daily

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TADPOLE THE CLOWN

OCT 3 - OCT 13: 12:00 PM 8:00 PM Daily

STROLLING ATTRACTION Tadpole is one of the friendliest, most colorful clowns you will ever see! He roams the Fairgrounds bringing good humor and good cheer to everyone!

TAMMY BARTON

OCTOBER 3 - 4: 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM OCTOBER 5 - 6: 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM OCTOBER 7 - 11: 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM OCTOBER 12-13: 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM

ALL-AMERICAN STAGE One of the “can’t miss” shows during the Fair, nationally renowned Hypnotist Tammy Barton has entertained thousands of Fairgoers! Tammy has been joined on stage by celebrities such as Toby Keith, Britney Spears, Madonna, and many more. Willing participants should expect a dazzling journey of the mind under Tammy’s expert guidance!

THE BUTTERFLY KINGDOM

OCT 3 - OCT 13: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

SOUTH SIDE REAVES ARENA This educational and interactive exhibit features 200-300 hundred butterflies-- including 6 different species! Learn about the life cycle of a butterfly from egg to adult and how to fix a broken butterfly wing. Feeding sticks are provided so that fairgoers can feed and interact with the butterflies.

Butterfly kits are also available so patrons can take home their very own butterfly and watch the whole hatching process!

The Fritters are friendly, furry characters that will be strolling around the fairgrounds begging for attention. Where there’s melting ice-cream, sticky faces, and unsuspecting family members, The Fritters are sure to be close by!

THE GRAPEVINE OCTOBER 12TH, 7:30 PM

GEORGIA NATIONAL STAGE Since 1987, The Grapevine has electrified audiences across Georgia with an unbeatable selection of music!

THE NERVELESS NOCKS EXTREME WATER SKI & STUNT SHOW SPECTACULAR

OCTOBER 3: 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM OCTOBER 4 -13: 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM

MAIN LAKE A team of the finest water skiing and Hollywood stunt performers take to the water in this fast-paced Red, White, and Blue salute to America! The show features longdistance power jumping, extreme games competition, water ballet, and a human pyramid on skis!

THE NINJA EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 3: 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM OCTOBER 4 -13: 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM

NEAR SOUTH GATE Prepare yourself for highflying, jaw-dropping, in-your-face action! With hilarious audience participation and an intense obstacle course, The Ninja Experience will “quench your thirst” for comedy and danger as the Ninjas take it to the extreme!

After the show, meet your favorite Ninjas for board breaking, photos, and autographs.

THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF THE KING ON TOUR OCT 3 - OCT 13: 10:00 AM 10:00 PM Daily

NEAR MCGILL MARKETPLACE The Private Collection of the King on Tour houses a portion of one of the world’s largest private collections of Elvis memorabilia outside Graceland.

This phenomenal exhibit contains famous costumes, jewelry, motorcycles, army gear, movie memorabilia, and many personal belongings-- including Elvis’ pink Cadillac!

THE TREE OF LIFE

OCT 3-OCT 13: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Daily

STROLLING ATTRACTION The walking Tree of Life connects young and old alike with humanity’s inherent relationship with nature. The Treeman’s main goal is to inspire wonder, positive stewardship, and responsible human behavior in both current and future generations.

TRAVIS PORTERFIELD

OCTOBER 4 - 6: 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM

TOWER STAGE With handcrafted songs as soulful as his roots, Travis Porterfield delivers a song by song soundtrack of life growing up in the south.

TUGGLES TEEPEE OCT 3 - OCT 13: 10:00 AM 10:00 PM Daily

NEAR MCGILL MARKETPLACE Once a common scene of the American West, Tuggles Teepee will give you a glimpse into not only the past but into the rich culture of America’s first inhabitants, the Native Americans!

Vocal Trash

OCTOBER 11-13: 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM

TOWER STAGE What do you get when you mix tight harmonies, velvety smooth vocals, and the gritty sound of street instruments? Vocal Trash!

Watch this group turn water bottles, trash cans, pots and pans, and even brooms into unique instruments!

With their great harmonies, electrifying energy, Vocal Trash is on a relentless pursuit to bring people together through the universal language of music!

WE GOT THE BEAT

OCTOBER 4 - 6: 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM

TOWER STAGE The band for Generation Now! Showcasing their musical talents with an eclectic mix of pop, rock, the ‘80s, and Top 40, We Got The Beat guarantees the ultimate rock n’ roll dance party!

WOOL RIDERS ONLY PRESENTS: MUTTON BUSTIN’

OCTOBER 3: 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM OCTOBER 4: 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM OCTOBER 5 - 6: 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM OCTOBER 7 - 11: 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM OCTOBER 12 - 13: 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM

NEAR EAST GATE The toughest sport on wool!

Come cheer on boys and girls ages 3-6 and weighing less than 60lbs as they try to ride a sheep for a full 6 seconds! Spots to ride fill up fast, so get your little rider there early!

Don’t Miss the 30th Anniversary of the Georgia National Fair! For individual and group ticket prices, visit georgianationalfair.com.

We’ll see you at the Fair!

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It started off like almost every other hike or camping trip

BO TALKS Once Upon a Camping Trip...

Based on actual events.

Circa 1998.

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On the way out of town, we stopped at a small grocery store for forgotten necessary essentials or any items which might provide entertainment around the campfire. I bought a copy of the National Inquirer, which promised an interesting feature: “MAN FINDS JESUS!” The story wasn’t about a man finding any spiritual enlightenment, but rather about Jesus supposedly working at a laundromat in Des Moines.

We were barely a mile up the trail when the side of my left calf lit up like someone had skewered it with a red-hot poker. A lengthy and diverse trail of expletives poured from my adolescent mouth, and by the time I looked down to investigate what happened, my right hand was hit. As I noticed the stinger still lodged in my hand, I screamed bloody murder and took off running!

I’m not allergic or anything, but my hand had swollen to the point that I could barely close it, and my leg wasn’t doing so hot either. It was also around this time I started to notice extensive blistering on both feet. A rule I never really

heeded was to break in new hiking boots before wearing them on an actual hike. I was not off to a great start.

I made it to our campsite, but not without multiple stops to apply bandages and re-lace my boots. At the first opportunity, I abandoned what had become orthopedic torture devices and opted for my comfy flip-flops. In addition to the blister on my big toe, I had blisters on each heel and my pinky toes.

My feet were pretty much shot, and I quickly became the butt of all jokes. “Hey, I sure hope a bear doesn’t come up on us! But if one does, all we have to worry about is outrunning you!”

After dinner, just before reading the National Inquirer, we heard a large branch snap. Then another.

The cracks and snaps got louder and closer. The bushes parted at the edge of our campsite and the bear appeared... It was massive!

So we panicked.

What were we to do? We weren’t more than fifteen feet away from the magnificent beast, and despite everyone having joked that they were planning on leaving me for bear food, no one moved. The

bear stood up on his hind legs as if he was preparing to roar or attack or make some violent movement.

Barely even thinking about what I was doing, I threw the National Inquirer onto the campfire. Just as it left my painfully engorged digits, I glimpsed the article about Jesus being alive and living in America. As paper touched fire, I hollered out, “SWEET LORD JESUS, SAVE US FROM THIS BEAR!” The campfire flashed quickly, and the flames leaped-- and as fast as this horrific scenario had descended upon us, it resolved.

With a burst of heat and bright light, the bear vanished. We could hear him, but eventually, the sounds trailed off and the bear was long gone.

The whole car ride home, we laughed about the bizarre ordeal. I was a bit disappointed that I never got to read the article about the guy finding Jesus, but I guess in a way-- and if you’re into that kind of thing-- he found me.

Bo Walker is a local writer who has stood before one of nature’s greatest warriors... And lived to tell the tale.

House Talk

An Attractive Nuisance…

Got kids?

What is the deal with toddlers and small kids climbing on things?

Perhaps it is just so that they are tall enough to look the grownups in the eye, but I suspect that it really is a primordial desire to scale the heights… Yes, primordial. In any event, the Marvelous Meggy and I have an incredibly active granddaughter aged two, so consider this a cautionary tale.

Keeping her alive is quite a challenge considering all the wildly hazardous activities that she’s involved herself in-- such as climbing on the arm of the sofa like a gymnast with hands raised, shouting, “TADA!!!” We were having visions of her slipping off the couch and crashing to the floor. Also high speed running through the house where her head is at the same level as sharp corners of table tops…

Whew! And then there are all of those electrical outlets and interesting lamp cords… How did I survive my childhood?

One of the scariest things that we see that would (literally!) impact toddlers is lattice brick walls surrounding patios and gardens. These are great looking brick walls that are constructed to allow light and partial visibility between the gaps in the brick. The gaps in the brick are the problem since they are the perfect size for a small child to fit their shoes as they climb up the three or four-foot walls. They are almost irresistible.

Unfortunately, as they age and settle these walls have a tendency to become unstable. In fact, whenever we find one on a home inspection we immediately grab the top and give them a gentle push. Most of the time we find that the entire three or four-foot high brick wall will move and begin to sway back and forth. Imagine an eight-foot-long section of brick wall falling over on top of the child as they try to climb!

Disaster and tragedy! We normally recommend that they be removed.

Insurance companies call such things an “attractive nuisance”. This simply means that the dangerous condition is also very attractive to children. Another example of an attractive nuisance is a swimming pool that does not have the proper fencing and safety gates. And don’t forget to consider things like decorative ponds or fountains that would attract small children that might fall in and drown.

Ned Dominick and his qualified inspectors have examined over 28 thousand homes in Macon, Warner Robins, and Middle Georgia. For more go to www.housetalk.net or give Ned a call at 478-738-0893.

We have all heard about the need to remove a refrigerator door when we are disposing of one since they are irresistible to kids who just have to get inside to make a fort. There have been many cases of kids suffocating in one of these.

Take a look around your property from the standpoint of a toddler. Is there a pile of lumber or stones that a child might try to climb on? A firewood pile can be dangerous if it piled high enough. Sheesh!

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THE Z BEANS STORY

THE EVOLUTION OF A TOURIST: PART 2

BY SHANE BUERSTER "There are no great people in this world, only great challenges which ordinary people rise to meet."

-William Frederick Halsey, Jr.

It was June 10, 2016, and I'd spent all day outside playing basketball with friends and helping Dad with a few projects. Dinner time rolled around and as I always have, I returned home. Mom had a hot meal waiting on me-- chicken, rice, and broccoli.

My favorite meal. I sat down, said grace, and ate.

After dinner, I called Arturo, hoping he had a decent enough WiFi connection to talk on the phone. After a couple of rings, he picked up. We talked about the past few days. He told me that Roseangela, his daughter, was hoping to start college in August... But he didn't think it would happen. It's too expensive. He told me that she wanted to be a fashion designer. She had the same love for clothes that her mother, Anita, did. I asked Arturo about his job at the local greenhouse. He told me that the plants were looking great! He was excited to see how they turned out!

As we talked, I caught myself thinking about my time in Ecuador. I thought about the incredible views and wonderful people. But I also thought about the poverty and poor conditions-- the young boys laboring out in the fields, the cups of water I was instructed to turn down because it would make me sick, the donkey who had multiple 100-pound sacks on its back and struggling to walk along the side of the mountain. I forced myself to think positively. Don't worry about what you can't control, Shane... Before hanging up the phone, I asked Arturo what he had for dinner‌ Toast.

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Over the course of a year, Arturo and I became really good friends. He told me stories that I'll never forget-- some good, some bad-- but no matter the story, I found myself caring more and more about him and the people of Ecuador. Most surprisingly, I found myself longing for a return to simplistic ways, a return to the narrow streets of Zaruma.

By June of 2017, Arturo had fully convinced me that the problems I kept telling myself that I couldn't control, I could actually control. He showed me that even the smallest of contributions would make a big difference. He assured me that it wouldn't be easy, but he believed in me. I never understood it. Why me?

Why did Arturo have so much confidence in my abilities?

I returned to Ecuador. This time, alone. My touristic mindset had just about left. I only had one

more hurdle to clear-- the bus. Before leaving for Ecuador, I was looking at the costs of transportation from Quito, the capital, to Zaruma. By plane, it would cost me nearly $100-- but by bus, it would cost me $15. It seemed obvious. Why would I pay $85 more? When I got to Quito, my friends who live in the city thought I was crazy. They told me the $85 was just peace of mind. It was safety.

I refused to second guess my decision. While I originally made the choice based on reason, it became a rite of passage-- a hero's journey. Before I could begin to help the Ecuadorian people, I needed to understand their way of life. You can read all you want and watch all you want, but you'll never truly understand a people's culture until you immerse yourself in it.

The bus trip was more than I could have imagined.

I believe I had a taste of every aspect of Ecuadorian culture on the 12-hour ride. Initially, the A/C was broken but after it was fixed, it was extremely cold.

There were folks that were well-off, dressed in suit and tie, and there were others who asked for spare change. People laughed at the comedy show playing on the small TV at the front of the bus and people sighed when the TV cut off after hitting a pothole in the road. There were times when the bus was traveling 70mph, and there were times when we were barely moving, struggling to navigate the broken roads. But through it all, one thing never changed-- the love the people had for one another, including an outsider... Someone who looked nothing like them, who had every opportunity in the world that they never had, someone who never had to worry about food being on the table the next day...

Me. I stepped off the bus at 8am on July 10th, no longer a tourist. I was a cosmopolitan ready to make a difference. When I arrived at Arturo's house that morning, it all hit me at once. I realized why Arturo had so much confidence in me. He knew it from the times we started trekking up the mountains together during the summer of 2016, from the times I returned his phone call when I got back to The States, and from the times I asked him questions about his childhood. We'd both been waiting on the same tree to grow. We'd just been waiting from opposite ends of the forest.

DINING-OUT IN CENTRAL GEORGIA A.P.’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY 4274 Broadway Macon | 478-781-5656 Classic rock n’ roll bar with burgers, salads, sandwiches, wings and more! Homestyle Southern Cookin’ Sundays! Outdoor seating available. L/D/Bar $

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Complimentary valet located on Mulberry St Lane for dinner only. Saturday & Sunday Brunch. D/Bar $$–$$$ DOWNTOWN GRILL 562 Mulberry St. Lane Macon | 478-742-5999 macondowntowngrill.com English-style steak and chop house with nightly features, extensive wine list, and amazing bourbon and whiskey selection. Cigar bar and private humidor. Complimentary Valet. Reservations encouraged. D/Bar $$–$$$ EDGAR’S BISTRO 5171 Eisenhower Pkwy Macon | 478-471-4250 edgarshospitality.com City Chic and a foodie’s dream! Edgar’s Bistro presents a dining experience that nourishes the body and soul. Open for lunch & dinner Monday-Friday, Edgar’s serves as a hands-on training facility for the Culinary students at Helms College’s Polly Long Denton School of Hospitality. Reservations encouraged. L/D $$–$$$

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FATTY’S PIZZA 344 2nd St Macon | 478-744-9880 fattyspizzamacon.com Pizza, calzone, wings, & salads. Gluten Free options and delivery to Downtown Macon. L/D $

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FINCHER’S BAR-B-Q 3947 Houston Ave Macon | 478-787-4648 5627 Houston Rd Macon | 478-7876947 891 Gray Hwy East Macon | 478-787-4649 519 N. Davis Dr Warner Robins | 478-787-4651 finchersbbqga.net So fine, it went to the moon in ‘69! Delicious Southern barbecue at four locations in Macon and Warner Robins featuring pulled pork, chicken, ribs, burgers, and more. Family owned & operated since 1935! L/D $ H&H 807 Forsyth St Macon | 478-621-7044 handhsoulfood.com “The H” is an institution woven into the fabric of Macon’s history. Since 1959, H&H has kept Macon’s most diverse clientele well-fed with delicious, stick-to-ya-ribs soul food— and is most famous for the unique friendship between founder Mama Louise Hudson and the Allman Brothers Band. B/L $

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INGLESIDE VILLAGE PIZZA 2396 Ingleside Ave Macon | 478-750-8488 inglesidevillagepizza.com It doesn’t get any better than IVP! Hand-tossed, homemade dough and fresh toppings, salads, sandwiches, and the sloppiest breadsticks! Voted the best pizza in Central Georgia by readers of the 11th Hour and the Macon Telegraph! 80+ cold, craft beers! L/D/Bar $

JUST TAP’D 488 1st St Macon | 478-599-9951 3123 Watson Blvd | 478-599-9950 justtapd.com Gastropub serving tap brews over the counter & bottles from the shelves, plus hearty bar grub. L/D/Bar $

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KUDZU SEAFOOD CO. 470 3rd St Macon | 478-292-2085 kudzuseafood.com From the Panhandle of Florida to the coast of Louisiana, the cuisine of the Gulf Coast is simple and unique. Kudzu Seafood Company brings the best of Southern coastal seafood to Downtown Macon! Offering a menu of fried and grilled seafood along with non seafood items prepared fresh to order in an open kitchen. Welcome to the Coast of Middle Georgia!

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The Interview:

SCOTTY

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JOHNSON of Gin Blossoms

BY MEGAN ALLEN

It’s hard to talk ‘90s alt without bringing up the Gin Blossoms. Although 1992’s New Miserable Experience wasn’t the Arizona band's first album, it was the one that shot them to commercial success with hit singles like “Hey Jealousy” and “Found Out About You.” Their follow up album, 1996’s Congratulations…I’m Sorry, proved success was no fluke as the band continued to bring bright, guitar-driven, sunshiny melodies interlaced with melancholy that resonated with fans.

Unfortunately, the band called it quits shortly thereafter and disappeared from the mainstream scene. The Blossoms reunited in the ‘00s, releasing three new studio albums and they continue to tour today. They’re currently on the road with Collective Soul-- but the Gin Blossoms are scheduled to drop into Perry on October 8 to play the 30th Annual Georgia National Fair!

Guitarist Scotty Johnson and I discussed what was, what is, and what is coming up!

MA: The Gin Blossoms have such a storied past. Let’s take a look back before we talk about the here and now. What sticks out as far as good decisions that the band made-- or the moments that defined the Gin Blossoms?

SJ: There were no good decisions (laughs)!

I just remember, we spent so much time in the van. We had a van and it ended up… The original cover of New Miserable Experience was different. The first 50,000 units had this weird kind of cactus with blotchy color. And then the label decided to relaunch the record.

I don't know if a lot of people realize this. So we did a different cover and we put our van on it because we had spent so much time in it. This was before the hits, you know? We toured for, gosh, a year and a half in that van before “Hey Jealousy” finally hit on the West Coast and then it kind of spread East. I remember we played at a place in Salt Lake City. I guess I'm thinking about that because we just played Salt Lake last night. We played at a club called Deviate and I remember going around the corner and there were all these people and somebody said, “What are all these people doing?” And the girl that was driving the van laughed and she said, “What are you serious? They're here to see you guys!” That moment, in my mind, was when everything changed. All of a sudden. We'd been playing clubs all over America-- and you get 20 or 30 people a night. Most of them were Arizona State people, students that had seen us when they were in Tempe. But yeah, that was the moment when I really got the sense like, “Oh wow, okay, everything's going

to change now.” How do you cope with that?

I mean, how can you prepare for that at all?

But it was different back then because this was before cell phones and stuff. I remember calling my buddies back home, and they were saying, “Oh my God, dude, you're on MTV!” And I'm like, “We are?” I didn't even know.

The communication was so much slower back then, you know? So the first time you hear one of your songs on the radio, it's so exciting. It's like all the scenes in the movies with people that are running down the hallway screaming and so excited. It was like that. It's fun.

I’m glad you mentioned communication and the way things have changed. As things have become more digital, everything has moved online.

How has music changed for you? Not talking so much about the industry, but just personally for the Gin Blossoms, how has it changed?

It hasn't changed much for us, I don't think, because we're basically doing the same thing.

But I can see it in other bands. I went to a concert the other day and there was no guitar player, and that to me is like, “Oh my gosh, how could that possibly... What?” (Laughs) Well, the Blossoms are driven by guitar. I don’t have to tell you.

Yeah. So I can see it in the new bands. I also see that a band nowadays is maybe two guys and then everybody else is hired guns.

They won't have a drummer really-- they'll just use a drummer when they play live. I see that difference, where that idea of a group of continued on page 32

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guys that played together forever seems to be changing. I get it. It's just a different world.

Have you noticed changes in audiences and how they consume music? People used to buy an album and listen to it cover to cover then repeat, but now people may just download one or two songs.

Yeah, I think you're right. It's driven by singles. The days of sitting down and spending 45 minutes to listen to an album do definitely seem to be over. But as far as the audience, if you go into some deep track, obviously people aren't going to know it. I guess it's up to each artist to figure out.

I don't want to bore the audience, but at the same time, if you’ve got a new song...You've got to balance it out.

Talking about the past, let’s move it forward a little. You guys had your brief break-up, but you’ve been back at it 18 years now. Is that right? What led to doing the reunion show and why did you decide to stick it out for two more decades?

Jesse [Valenzuela], the other guitarist, we had a meeting and he was like, “You know, guys, this is kind of silly.”

We did a reunion tour, and then we realized that if there's a demand…It's our sound. It's our music. It's just kinda

Not only come back together but make new music.

Yeah. And we just filmed a show. DVDs don't really exist anymore, but I guess you try to get it on Netflix or something, right? That's the thing now. So that's coming up. I don't have any info on when.

Oh yeah? Can you give us an idea of what it’s about or what it covers?

We had the 25th anniversary of the first record, so we wanted to capture that. We did the first record from front to back. We did it in Chicago at the House of Blues, which we love Chicago. And so it should be cool. I'm excited about it. Yeah, I've heard the mix already. We mixed it. So now they get to do coloring or something. Editing.

But it’s looking like it may be on Netflix or a digital release.

I can’t speak for Chicago but I know we’re looking forward to having you at the Georgia National Fair in October. We know you’ll probably work in the hits like “Hey Jealousy” and “Follow You Down” but can we expect to hear some newer material? Songs from [2018’s] Mixed Reality?

Yeah, we'll definitely throw in some new stuff.

We try not to do too many of them because we don't want to bore people.

silly that we're not playing. We all just figured it out.

I really doubt Gin Blossoms would bore anyone.

Like, “Oh yeah, we're on the top of the charts. Let's

Yeah, well, I get it. But we'll definitely do some new stuff.

break up our band!” It was just the stupidest. Luckily, we were smart enough to come back together.

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You guys worked with John Hampton for so many years, but for Mixed Reality, you teamed up with Don Dixon and Mitch Easter, who are probably most known for their work with REM. What did they add or bring for Gin Blossoms?

We worked a lot with John, and he’s passed away now. He was just so good. It was just amazing. He would always do what a lot of smart producers do. He could hear where we were trying to take it and would just kind of say, “Okay, we're going this way on the guitars.” And then he would add tiny little things like, “Oh, don't play that note, play that note.” Even when I hear it back on the stuff today, (John) was just such a great producer. I can't say enough about him and him putting his thumbprint on our music. It was such an amazing experience at Ardent with John. We’ve only made one record with Don, so that's still kind of new and fresh. If you Wikipedia those guys, they’re called the inventors of jangle pop. They all love it. It’s Mitch. So we thought, “Well, that’s perfect for us!” So that was fun. I do have to admit, I was channeling Peter Buck from REM. It was fun working with those guys and jangling it up.

So many of the band members contribute to writing those songs. Do you each write separately and bring it back together, or do you collaborate from start to finish? What’s the work process?

It's all over the map. A lot of times, Jesse or Robin [Wilson] will come in with a finished song. But on the last record, Bill [Leen] and

I wrote two songs together and Robin and I… I think wrote two. For the last record, Bill used to come over to my house every Wednesday afternoon and we'd drink coffee and try to write songs. We ended up writing maybe four or five. And then I had some stuff that wasn't quite finished and Robin jumped in with some lyrics. So yeah, it's all over the place and I kinda like that. It's not one thing over and over. It's definitely random.

For you, specifically, you’re a guitar player in a guitar-driven rock band, but your background is in jazz-- and you dabble in country. Who influences you, and when you’re writing, how do you determine when a song is more appropriate for one genre or another?

When I was a kid, it was all about Jimmy Page. Led Zeppelin was the thing. And then I studied jazz in high school and in college, but a jazz buddy of mine said, “Dude, what are you doing? You need to be in a rock band!” And I really love country, and I like reggae. Some artists and some songwriters, it just speaks to me and it doesn't really matter the style. It's all about the songs for me. I love Peter Tosh’s playing. He was an amazing guitarist, so cool and laid back. I love that stuff. I love Joe Pass, the jazz guitar player. I'm all over the map. I can't help it. You can basically point [to a song]. This is going to be a rock song, or this one, I'm going to write a country song this way. To me, the song is first and then the production’s later. We can go take that song this way or that way. You can hang up a country song and put all the fancy guitar parts on it. And then on a rock song.

Gin Blossoms’ music reminds me of driving in the sunshine with the windows down, but when you dig into the lyrics, it's really melancholy. How do you marry the laid back, chill sound with the deeper angst?

Yeah, we were described that way.

Bittersweet. It sounds really poppy maybe, but when you think about the lyrics it gets a little dark. But you know, I'm not a big lyricist person. I'm mainly like the chord and riff guy contributor to the music. But yeah, I wonder if it's kind of a ‘90s thing-- you know what I mean? I think you'd be hard-pressed to find any happy song in any ‘90s. It was kind of part of the era.

It still seems to resonate. Even if you're not somebody who grew up in the ‘90s, it still touches people. What do you think has kept you guys relevant with fans for so many years?

I think we all appreciate what happened and just having a day gig. To be completely honest, we're all amazed that we're still going! And I think we're really lucky that it's been the four of us since I was the last one to join in ’92. A lot of bands are getting down to one, two guys. I think maybe somehow what has kept us going all these years is that it's been the four of us and we've been partners a long time.

All right, let's have a little bit of fun. You guys are out right now with Collective Soul.

You've done several tours over the last few years with Tonic and with Vertical Horizon.

Looking back over the years, going back as far as you want, who's been your favorite?

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The group you just enjoy going out on the road with?

I have to give kudos to the Collective Soul guys. They are really great dudes. A lot of people don't know this, but they’re a brother band, Ed and Dean Roland, and they're just so cool and there's never any problems.

Their crew is so helpful. Some of the more interesting ones, we went with Del Amitri for a while, right when they had that big hit “Roll with Me”. That was interesting. I'd never hung out with anybody from Scotland before and they have really thick accents. It was hard to understand what they were saying, but that was really an interesting thing. We did UB40 [tour]. Yeah, that was fun. I really liked their music. They weren’t the super nicest guys, (laughs). We were punk kids, you know, and they had a number one when we were out with them. They had that Elvis song, “Wise men say only fools…” So it was funny because we saw them in the elevator at the hotel and somebody said, “So how's it going with your record?” And we're like, “Oh my gosh, we just hit the top 100!” We were like 92 and the (UB40) singer looked over and he goes, “We're number one.” Oh Wow. Yeah. Good for you, buddy. Right. But that was fun because I always love that song “Rats in the Kitchen”.

That big tall guy sang that. The singer didn't sing that one. It was the other dude. They only played it live once. I remember I heard him do it in soundcheck and then they only played it that one time. So that was cool. Yeah. Those are some fun memories.

If you could go out on tour with anyone – bands of the past or present, people who are living or no longer with us – who would it be?

I’m a huge John Lennon fan. Tragic story there, but man, to play with John? Incredible.

Then I always really loved Ella Fitzgerald.

I could just imagine being in her band,

playing with her in the ‘50s. That would've been so cool. And Bob Marley, that would have been fun. Open up for Bob… I call him Bobby. We’re on a personal basis.

(Laughs) Similar question to go with that and it may be the same answer, but if you could do a whole festival lineup, who’s on the stage with you?

Oh my gosh. Besides who I already mentioned? Let's see. You know what, I do have a guilty pleasure. I love the [Red Hot] Chili Peppers! Ever since I was a kid, they used to play Phoenix all the time because they were from Hollywood. So they'd come over and do a Friday night and they were in the van. And so now that they're, like, the hugest band in the world, it's just amazing.

They're great. I would love to do something with that. And then we always wanted to play with Tom Petty, but you know, that never happened. A bunch of our friends did, and we kept thinking, “Tom's going to ask us to go out on tour with him.” We used to beg, “Please, Tom!” We’d do interviews and say, “Please tell Tom Petty to take us on tour!”

Because he took out Soul Asylum and The Replacements. And we're like, “Why can't we get out there with Tom?” That would've been cool.

Oh yeah, Honey Girl. We got a bunch of gigs coming up back home, so I'm excited.

It's fun to get back home and then have a band that I can play with. We write songs and we’re working on some new material and it's going good.

Is there anything you'd want to add?

Anything you want to tell Central Georgia before you guys get here in October?

We had a sound man... I'm pretty sure he lives in Macon. Monty. Shout out to Monty!

He'll love that if he [reads] this. He worked at this back in the ‘90s and he's still doing sound. I'm pretty sure he lives there.

You spoke about the live show that you filmed. Any other future projects? What else are you guys working on?

That's about it for right now. We've been out all summer. It's been busy. Every now and then, we'll talk about doing another record but nobody's focused on it or spent that much energy thinking about it. But maybe this fall when we get home, we'll talk about some future plans.

Anything for you personally? Anything for Honey Girl, your country group?

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Goo Goo Dolls will drop a new album

on 9/13. Miracle Pill, according to John Rzeznik, is about connecting with others in a dizzying world. The band will be out touring the album this fall, with dates in Chattanooga, TN, Charleston, SC, and Huntsville, AL...

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The Black Lips, The Distillers, Eagles of Death Metal, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and more will be on hand for Sounds From Behind the Orange Curtain, 40 Years of Social Distortion, the anniversary show scheduled for 10/26 at the Five Point Amphitheatre in Orange County, California...

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Also on 9/13, As It Was, a documentary chronicling the subsequent career of Oasis frontman (and Noel’s brother) Liam Gallagher will land in theatres.

Liam’s new solo album, Why Me? Why Not drops on 9/20...

British new wave band Squeeze will bring The Squeeze Songbook Tour to the Tabernacle in Atlanta on 9/22. The band is known for such tasty 100.5 The X Vintage Lunchbox hits as “Pulling Mussels from the Shell” and “Black Coffee in Bed”...

REM is set to release a 6-disc 25th Anniversary edition of Monsters.

The deluxe set will include demos, a live recording from 1995, and a new 2019 remix…

Gin Blossoms take the stage at the

30th Annual Georgia National Fair in Perry on 10/8. Tickets are on sale now at georgianationalfair.com.

(Sidenote: Matt Lang’s Great White Lion Snake takes the stage on October 4 for a hair-raising good time!)

The Regrettes bring The How Do You

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And for all you planners out there, Korn frontman Jonathan Davis has written an autobiography. Look for Demonized: Hunted by the Darkness on 10/13… 2020...

Chrissie Hynde released Valve Bone Woe on 9/6. The album is a series of covers with The Pretenders’ frontwoman adding a jazzy touch to classics like The Kinks’ “No Return.”

Hynde and Kinks frontman Ray Davies had a daughter, Natalie, in 1983...

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Thursday 9/12 FRIENDS ON THE HILL Karaoke w/ DJ B3 10pm JUST TAP'D Brain Blast Trivia 8pm

Friday 9/13

ROCO’S BAR (BONAIRE) Karaoke w/ The Captain 9pm

Sunday 9/15 A.P.'S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Big Mike (Blues) 3pm Karaoke 7:30pm

Friday 9/20 A.P.'S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Karaoke with Jessie Jane 8pm-Midnight THE HARGRAY CAPITOL THEATRE Abbey Road Live Beatles Tribute 8pm $12-$18

A.P.'S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Karaoke w/ Jesse Jane 8pm-midnight

Saturday 9/14 A.P.'S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Live Music 8pm Never A Cover THE CREEK STAGE @ THE ROOKERY Magnolia Moon 10:30pm $10 w/ Highway Natives

Monday 9/16

FRIENDS ON THE HILL (WARNER ROBINS) Dart Tournament 4pm THE HARGRAY CAPITOL THEATRE Interstellar Echoes Pink Floyd Tribute 8pm $12-$15

JUST TAP’D First Street Art & Wine Festival 3pm-7pm w/ Connor Henderson & James Worsham

REBOOT RETROCADE & BAR Storm Area 51 Silent Disco 9pm

REBOOT RETROCADE & BAr Karaoke w/ DJ B3 7pm

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THE ROOKERY Trivia 7pm

A.P.'S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Live Music 8pm Never A Cover

Tuesday 9/17

FRIENDS ON THE HILL (WARNER ROBINS) Dart Tournament 4pm

THE CREEK STAGE @ THE ROOKERY Open Mic Night 9pm

ROCO’S BAR (BONAIRE) Karaoke w/ The Captain 9pm

FRIENDS ON THE HILL (WARNER ROBINS) Trivia 8:30pm Karaoke w/ DJ B3 10pm

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JUST TAP'D MACON Brain Blast Trivia 8pm

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Monday 9/23

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OPEN JAMS & KARAOKE Monday

REBOOT RETROCADE & BAR Karaoke w/ DJ B3 7pm

Wednesday 9/25

JUST TAP’D Oktoberfest 2pm-11pm

FRIENDS ON THE HILL (WARNER ROBINS) Dart League 7pm

ROCO’S BAR (BONAIRE) Karaoke w/ The Captain 9pm

REBOOT RETROCADE & BAR Trivia 8pm

Sunday 9/29

Thursday 9/26

A.P.'S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Big Mike 3pm Karaoke 7:30pm

FRIENDS ON THE HILL Karaoke w/ DJ B3 10pm JUST TAP'D Brain Blast Trivia 8pm

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ROCO’S BAR (BONAIRE) Jim Jam Karaoke & Dance Party 9pm

A.P.'S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Karaoke with Jessie Jane 8pm-Midnight

THE ROOKERY Trivia 7pm

Tuesday 10/1 THE CREEK STAGE @ THE ROOKERY Open Mic Night 9pm

A.P.'S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Live Music 8pm Never A Cover

FRIENDS ON THE HILL (WARNER ROBINS) Trivia 8:30pm Karaoke w/ DJ B3 10pm

THE CREEK STAGE @ THE ROOKERY Great Peacock 10pm $10-$12

JUST TAP'D Trivia 8pm

Wednesday 10/2

A.P.'S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Karaoke w/ Jessie Jane 8pm

AMPERSAND GUILD OPEN MIC NIGHT Every 3rd Friday 7pm $5 (Free for performers)

REBOOT RETROCADE & BAR Karaoke w/ DJ B3 7pm

Saturday 9/28

Friday

AMPERSAND GUILD POETRY & SPOKEN WORD Every 2nd Friday 7pm $5 (Free for performers)

Monday 9/30

FRIENDS ON THE HILL (WARNER ROBINS) Dart League 7pm

FRIENDS ON THE HILL (WARNER ROBINS) Dart Tournament 4pm

REBOOT RETROCADE & BAR Trivia 8pm

HARGRAY CAPITOL THEATRE Drivin N Cryin 8pm $20-$30

Saturday

A.P.’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Karaoke 7:30pm ROCO’S BAR (BONAIRE) Karaoke w/ The Captain 9pm

Sunday

A.P.’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Karaoke 7:30pm

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