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Fri, March 25 Library Ballroom Jazz Celebration Join us at The Library Ballroom during the Cherry Blossom Festival, The World Famous Walnut Street Dixie, Racing & Marching Society Jazz Band on March 25, 2016. Doors will open at 6:30pm with music at 7:00pm. Tickets $10.00 or 2 for $15. 478-957-7728 652 Mulberry Street

Sat, March 26 High Heels for the Cure Presented by Susan G. Komen Central Georgia and Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. - Skip, dash, or strut your stuff down Cherry Street in your favorite pair of high heels! Registration is $10. There will be 4 heats: adult females, adult males, survivor strut, and children. Prizes will be awarded for winners of each heat.

Sun, March 27 Cherry Blossom Style Show & Luncheon - 11:00 AM, Anderson Conference Center Anderson Conference Center. Don’t miss this posh annual favorite of the Cherry Blossom Festival. The fashion show will feature the emerging trends of spring. The runway is filled with celebrity guest models, local Macon fashionistas, Cherry Blossom royalty, and many more surprises. More details to come. For additional information, please contact Stacey Ingram at 478-256-5689.

Sat, April 2 Food Truck Frenzy and Mulberry Street Arts Festival: 11am - 7 p.m. and Sunday 11am - 5pm Downtown Macon. Over 15 gourmet food trucks from around the South featuring the latest trends in culinary culture gather on the last weekend of the 34th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival to provide Macon with a taste of the food truck mania sweeping the country. Purchase delicious food while enjoying music and on-site beer sales! Food Truck Frenzy will take place on 3rd Street, between Mulberry and Walnut Streets. The Art Festival is one of the biggest in the southeast with over 100 vendors! Mary Wilson of The Supremes In Concert at The Grand Opera House It was a vision of musical stardom as a Detroit teen that inspired Mary Wilson, along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, to found one of the most successful female singing groups in recording history – The Supremes. Since then, Wilson has gone on to be a part of dozens of hit records, has written a best-selling autobiography, performed

on stage and screen, lectured and toured the world, and continues to be looked up to as a singer who set the standard for females in the recording industry. Four decades and 40 albums since The Supremes first incarnation, with an unprecedented 12 number-one hits – “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Baby Love,” “Stop, In The Name Of Love,” and “Back in My Arms Again” – The Supremes set the precedent for super group success. With a successful solo career – and new CD out later this year – an equally successful literary career and her tireless humanitarian efforts, Mary’s future couldn’t look brighter. Visit TheGrandMacon.com or call the box office: (478) 301-5470.

Sun, April 3 Party on the Green: Cherry Blossom Festival Closing Event 5-8:30 p.m. Bring the whole family and enjoy a picnic-style environment for throwing frisbees and an excuse to spend time with the people you love. So, pack a picnic, enjoy live music, entertainment, fireworks, and food vendors! Free admission. The Green of Wesleyan College.

Thur, April 7 A Night with the Artists The Museum of Arts and Sciences presents its 4th annual Emerging Artists exhibition, showcasing rising stars from the Southeast. Six contemporary artists, representing some of the nation’s finest undergraduate and graduate art programs, will display works ranging from large-scale abstract paintings to bronze and ceramic sculpture. A special Cocktail Reception to benefit the Museum will include gallery talks with the Emerging Artists and 12 featured local artists, an opportunity to purchase the exhibited works, open bar, and catering by Fountain of Juice, plus artisanal bourbon tasting. Tickets are $35. 7-10 p.m. 477-3232

Fri, April 8 Mercer University Orchestra at Neva Langley Fickling Hall - 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Fresh off his debut as conductor of the Rochester (NY) Philharmonic Orchestra, Ward Stare returns to lead the Mercer University Orchestra in a series of challenging, inspiring concerts that are sure to please classical music fans old and new. 1329 Adams Street “Young Frankenstein” Presented by Theatre Macon - Thru April 23. IT’S ALIVE!!!!! What could possibly be funnier than Mel Brooks classic spoof film “Young Frankenstein”? Why the

musical of course! All the panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added, it is scientifically proven to be monstrously good entertainment! And yet, ANOTHER Middle Georgia premiere! $25 adults, $15 students. 478-746-9485 Historic Macon’s annual Hard Hat Party - Historic Macon is pleased to announce that 1388 Calhoun Street, our most ambitious rehabilitation project to date, will serve as this year’s Design House. Work is well underway but there is still plenty to be completed by June 23, when the Design House opens to the public. See the charming cottage before it is completed and decorated by talented designers from Middle Georgia. Tickets include a light barbecue supper, beer, and wine. 7-9 p.m. $25 in advance. 478-742-5084

Sat, April 9 Magnolia Street Soapbox Derby 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Washington Park. Up to 30 teams compete for bragging rights, glory, and swag as they race down Magnolia Street in all kinds of crazy custom race cars. Fans line the streets cheering on their favorites. Free admission to watch the action; food truck vendors on site. Mercer University presents Bearstock- Bearstock is an annual music festival sponsored by Mercer University featuring national and local artists. Don’t miss this great event on Saturday, April 9th from 1-11pm. Free admission, Tattnall Square Park. Headliners include MKTO, Jon Bellion, Elephante and DNK. Local and regional acts Electric Suns, Good Night Alive and Savannah Alday will also take the stage. Beards, Bourbon & Bacon - Make your reservations for the event of the year! $25 General Admission. VIP tickets: $50 includes private bourbon tasting as part of the package! Front Parlors dedicated to the Art of Manliness. Everything from beards, to style, to concerns for distinguished gentleman. - Formal Dining Room will host a decadent array of bacon inspired dishes. From sweet to savory, feast on an unlimited amount of scumptious delicacies. - Enjoy live music and dancing with a saloon style sing-a-long in the foyer. - Growing a beard? Show off your scrub in our wildly popular beard and mustache contest. Fabulous prizes for each category. All proceeds go to programs and preservation of the historic Cannonball House. 478-745-5982

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With an expected 35,000 people in attendance and over 200 arts and crafts vendors, the Mulberry Street Art Festival is one of the biggest in the southeast. Presented annually by the Middle Georgia Art Association, the festival is a two-day, free event! In conjunction with the Arts, dozens of food trucks will converge on 3rd and Mulberry. Gourmet food trucks from around the South featuring the latest trends in culinary culture gather on the last weekend of the 34th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival to provide Macon with a taste of the food truck mania sweeping the country. Purchase delicious food while enjoying music and on-site beer sales! Saturday 11am - 7 pm. Sunday 11am - 5pm.

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Mercer’s annual Bearstock outdoor music festival will be headlined this year by MKTO, Jon Bellion, Elephante and DNK. Bearstock 2016 will take place April 9 from 1-11 p.m. in Tattnall Square Park, and for the first time in its nine-year history, it will be a part of Macon’s International Cherry Blossom Festival. The event will be free and open to the public, with a variety of bands and food vendors to suit most every taste. “QuadWorks is excited about this year’s lineup and the diversity it is going to bring,” said Devanshi Patel, a senior from Charlotte, North Carolina, who serves as president of QuadWorks. “Our headliners include both household and up-and-coming names. We look forward to seeing the community come out and enjoy our annual event.” MKTO is a pop/hip hop duo. Their debut single, “Thank You,” was released on Jan. 15, 2013, and was followed by hits “Classic,” “God Only Knows,” “American Dream” and “Bad Girls.” Jon Bellion is a singer, songwriter, producer and rapper and has been featured on tracks by artists such as Jason Derulo, Zedd and B.o.B. In 2013, he wrote the chorus to “The Monster” by Eminem featuring Rihanna, which won a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Elephante is a producer and DJ based in Los Angeles, California. A Harvard graduate, classically trained pianist and self-taught guitarist, he began his career as a singer-songwriter before falling in love with electronic music. He is known for his remixes of songs such as Clean Bandit’s “Rather Be,” Calvin Harris’ “Summer,” Lorde’s “Team” and Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse.”

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OCMULGEE NATIONAL MONUMENT LANTERN LIGHT TOURS MARCH 25TH - 27TH, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Experience Ocmulgee Mounds under the stars. Grab a lantern, join a ranger led tour, and discover the ancient cultures of the people that once called Ocmulgee home. This year marks the 1,000th anniversary of the original Earth Lodge floor. The museum will also be open during this time. Visitors are encouraged to view the exhibits featuring over 2,000 artifacts found on this site during the excavation in the 1930’s. $5/person (13+) 12 & under free. Guided tours every half-hour from 7:30pm – 9:00pm For more information, please call 478-752-8257. 1207 Emery Hwy, Macon SPRING SPIRIT STROLL AT HISTORIC RIVERSIDE CEMETERY MARCH 25TH - APRIL 3RD, 6:00 PM Catch a guided walking tour during the two weeks of Macon’s International Cherry Blossom Festival with a few of the “spirits” from the previous October. This tour is where Macon’s history comes alive; with live actors portraying some of Macon’s most infamous; graveside. Bus tours are welcome and group rates are available. $10/person at the gate. Tickets can also be purchased online: https://riversidecemetery.com

FREE NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT MARCH 25TH - APRIL 3RD, 8-11 P.M. “The Festival” at Central City Park

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 6:00-7:30pm: The Savannah Alday Band 8:00-11:00pm: Matt Rogers SATURDAY, MARCH 26 6:00-7:30pm: Zumba Party with Janice Shephard 8:00-11:00pm: The Bama Gamblers Southern rock. SUNDAY, MARCH 27 6:00-9:00pm: Michelle Marshall Presents the Ultimate Tina Turner Tribute Show MONDAY, MARCH 28 6:00-7:00: LaLa Love 7:30 – 9:00: 120/80 Vocal Band

SOZO CHOIR INSPIRATIONAL CONCERT MARCH 23 The Sozo Children’s Choir from Uganda will be performing at the Methodist Children’s Home on March 23rd at 6:30pm. This is a free event open to the public. Also at Third Street Park on March 29 at 11:45 a.m.

THE BED RACE MARCH 26 AT 1PM Chuckle if you will, but these speed machines are serious! The Bed Race is open to anyone who wants to get in on the fun and excitement of old fashioned bed racing. Cherry Street and Third Street Park.

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CHERRY BLOSSOM MUSIC FESTIVAL, APRIL 2 Featuring 12 bands from 5-2am at The Crazy Bull in downtown Macon! Tickets $20 per person. Kaleigh Courson, Marty Evans, Shane bridges, 8sec ride, Molly and me, Amanda Daughtry, Big Mike and the Booty Papas, Jared Ashley, Tyler Hammond, and Travis Denning.

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MARCH 25TH - APRIL 3RD, 2016 Eat, Drink & Be Cherry at “The Festival” at Central City Park! Fair food, carnival games and rides, ponies, dogs, camels, lions, tigers... oh my! It’s all at the Cherry Blossom Festival at Central City Park. The park will open daily March 25 - April 3 at 11 a.m. $5 for 11+, Children 10 and under get in free with a ticket (Available at cherryblossom.com) and Parking is free this year!

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S M O K E O N T H E WAT E R M U S I C & B B Q F E S T April 1-2- The Kentucky Headhunters, The Lacs & Sammy Kershaw Headline Music Lineup

Smoke on the Water is set to return to Bickley’s Lake in Thomaston, Ga. April 1-2. BBQ enthusiasts and music lovers are guaranteed to leave with a smile as this year is lining up to be the biggest and best to date. This year marks the ninth annual event. Started by a group of friends as a way to give back to their community, the cook-off and musical festival has become a mainstream event for their hometown. Over 60 cooking teams participated in the 2015 cooking competition and more than 4,000 people attended the weekend event. Since its inception in 2007 SOTW has given back over $120,000 to the Upson County Volunteer Fire Departments as part of a ‘thank you’ to the community. “This is contributed to the great community of Upson County,” said SOTW Co-Founder Bobby Bickley. “Without the support that we have had from the business owners, individuals, and volunteers in our community, this would not be possible. The VFD’s are a deserving choice as they risk their lives day in and day out for the citizens of our community.” The two day event will feature some of the best BBQ in the Southeast. As in the year’s past, SOTW is a Florida Barbecue Association (FBA) sanctioned event. This year it is also a qualifier for the Jack Daniels American Royal Invitational. Over $13,000 in prizes are up for grabs in this year’s BBQ competition. SOTW has been named one of the top 10 best BBQ festivals in the state of Georgia, and leading up to the event, it will be featured on a national syndicated radio show, “The Big Show” with John Boy and Billy. “It’s a good feeling knowing that all of our hard work that we have put into our festival is being recognized as one of the best in the state,” said Bickley.

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Teams entered into the BBQ competition will be competing in the categories of chicken, ribs, pork and brisket. A John Boy and Billy’s Grillin’ Sauce competition will take place on Friday night, and back by popular demand will be the People’s Choice Award for pulled pork. Cooking team applications are available online at www.sotwfestival. com. Cooking teams will be selling their product along with a multitude of other unique arts and crafts vendors. Each year the music at SOTW gets better and better, and this year features a great line up and headliners. This year’s headliners feature acclaimed musicians The Kentucky Headhunters, The Lacs and Sammy Kershaw. Grammy-winning Southern blues rockers The Kentucky Headhunters will hit the stage Friday night at SOTW. The band is touring in support of their new album release, Meet Me in Bluesland. The Lacs and legendary county singer Sammy Kershaw will co-headline Saturday night’s lineup. More than 25 of Kershaw’s singles have entered Top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Also scheduled to perform will be Tyler Hammond, Luke Combs, The Radio Birds, Jon Langston, Kyle Wilson, Royal Johnson, Aces & Eights, Common Rival, Soul Kitchen and Due South. Single day passes are $35 and weekend passes are $50 at the gate. Children under 12 years of age get in free. Stay the weekend and rent a camper spot for $50. Tent camping is just $10 per person. Gates will be open from noon until 11 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.sotwtickets.eventbrite.com. Chairs and blankets are welcome. Coolers will not be allowed inside the concert venue. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

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You’re So Macon If... You’re so Macon if you can tell what holiday it is by driving past Mark Ballard’s house. -Shaker Gramm

dinner at the Green Jacket, and on Sundays after church you ate at Hadden’s and you know how to get service in your car at Fincher’s.- DeAnne Henderson

You’re so Macon if you still have that fridge Oprah gave you. - Luke Watkins

You’re so Macon if you’ve ever celebrated an anniversary in a private booth at Leo’s. -Kelly Joyner

You’re So Macon if bar hopping consisted of bouncing from Darryls to the Tavern! - Christina Barfield

You’re so Macon if your mom and dad named you and your twin sister after Allman Brothers Band songs. Sweet Melissa and Jessica. - Melissa Jones

- You’re so Macon if you’ve had serious conversations with homeless Joe about his cardboard tv. - Christina Barfield You’re so Macon if you if remember Steak and Ale on Riverside, Ponderosa on Pio Nono, The Green Jacket on MLK, cruising through GodFathers, and Lucy Coopers on Riverside.... -Heather Marie B Calhoun You’re so Macon if you remember Jack Ellis saying Macon does not have a gang problem only troubled youth, this being said about a week after Joe Whitehead was shot and killed in the line of duty in March 2006.- Phillip Minchew You’re so Macon if you can easily spout off at least 10 different things that you could be “Macon.” (Macon Love, Macon Music, Macon Progress! #MaconBeerCompany –Crystal Buttimer You’re so Macon if you know where the Grotto is located. You’re so Macon if you, your friends or family members were cast as extras in “Fried Green Tomatoes”. You’re so Macon if you float “the river” and stop at Dames Ferry to take a break.... You’re so Macon if you and your baseball team ran out on the field with the Macon Braves at Luther Williams Field. –Tiffany Davidson You’re so Macon if you called Lucy Coopers Juicy Cooters. – Luke Watkins You’re so Macon if you had to wait in line for canned and bottled water during the Flood of 94 at the old TJ Maxx Shopping Center.-Tiffany Davidson You are so Macon if you shopped at Neel’s then walked over to the alley and had HMFPIC at Len Berg’s, and for a date had

You’re so Macon If you can still taste the Nu-way and smell the warm nuts at the nuts counter in downtown Sears. You’re so Macon if your dad knew Little Richard from the Greyhound Bus Station! –Bobi Rush

You’re So Macon if you want to punch someone, and set them on f1re every time they use Macon as a pun for Makin’. -Courtney Wilkins

-Chris Barraso You’re so Macon if you were blessed to grow up where you could walk to one of your favorite places to swim & play like either Lakeside or Ragan’s Park. -Alice Hunnicut You’re so Macon if you remember diving into the Quail’s Nest buffet in the old Westgate Shopping Center, The Big Boy’s drive in on Pio Nono and woods where the former Macon Mall was built. –Bruce Helton You’re so Macon if you got your groove on at Flaming Sally’s. -Billy Horne You’re so Macon if you set the radio to 99 Ways and are still shocked, upset and surprised not to hear Bill Elder and

You’re so Macon if you partied at Red Lamp Lounge, ate Red-Hot Chicken and had a drink with Machine-gun Ronnie! -Lyn Gabriel You’re so Macon if your favorite Sex in the City episode is the one where a lady (with scrunchy in her hair) gets asked if she’s from NYC and she replies, “New York City?!! Honey, I’m from Macon, Georgia!!! —Mary Guice You’re so Macon if you’ve been to Duane Allman’s grave and “cheered” him with whatever party favors you had. You’re even more so Macon if you’ve done this after midnight. - Mary Guice

Oscar Leverett. –Tracy Garner You are so Macon if you remember “Cowboy” from Second Street and Spring Street-Shelley Seward

You’re so Macon if you get the I Love Macon logo tattoo at Cherry Street Ink. I have it on the inside of my left leg, the other side of the ankle. - Carol Sue DeJournett Pillow

You’re so Macon if you’re resting up against a cherry blossom tree trunk at the Mulberry Arts & Crafts Festival, munching a turkey leg while mildly hungover from the night before, but the warm sun, spring colors, gentle breeze, cute couples, and children playing make you wonder if maybe you’ve slipped into a dream, because there’s nowhere else you’d rather be. -Bryan Knight

You’re so Macon if you drive on the correct side of the Hardeman Bridge. Blowing our horns at out-of-towners going the wrong way is just a public service. - Laura Bachman

You’re So Macon if you were a member of the Cherry Blossom Concert Choir. “I’ll be with You in Cherry Blossom Time, I’ll be with You to Change your Name to Mine!”-Tiffany Davidson

You’re so Macon if you laugh every time people say they are getting out of the city for good and you remind them of the Indian curse on the Ocmulgee. “You will always come back if you drink the waters.”

You’re so Macon if seeing the big blue “H” downtown always made your mama sigh, ‘cause it reminded her of the time she saw Elvis. -Gaye Martel

You’re so Macon if you’ve been featured in Macon Magazine holding said magazine in a place other than Macon.-Mary Guice You’re so Macon if a Saturday night started at Trio and ended at Dea! -Mindy Attaway You’re so Macon if you used to cruise the parking lot at Godfathers Pizza on Friday nights. -Billy Horne You’re so Macon if you know how to correctly pronounce Pio Nono. - Meredith Peterson You’re so Macon if you know who Ralph (always wearing a Bamboo hat and carrying a walking stick) is. -Mary Guice You’re so Macon if the thought of being in Warner Robins gives you hives. -Bobby Mccullough You’re so Macon if seeing a homeless person pooping in a downtown alley doesn’t even phase you anymore. -Matt Riggins You’re so Macon if you know the news story hasn’t ended until you hear “tro-teetro”.-Cynthia Andrews Your so Macon if you remember saving your coke caps to go to the downtown Capital Theatre. – Deidra howard You’re so Macon if you remember Sunday afternoon free ABB concerts in Central City Park, and Cher being there. —Ruth Stevens You’re so Macon if you remember searching for Cal The Surfing Burrito in the latest editions of The 11th Hour! -Christia Barfield You’re so Macon if you’ve got a closet full of jerseys from failed Macon sports teams. -Gregory Payne You’re so Macon that you call Ocmulgee National Monument the “Indian Mounds”. -Lisa Lemon You’re so Macon that every time you fart you say “its just the papermill”-Anon You’re so Macon if you were conceived at a Macon Whoopee game -Kirk Nixon

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CANAAN MARSHALL Local Entrepreneur Floral / Interior Designer 1. Must Eat A hamburger at the rookery! 2. Must Do First Fridays in downtown Macon. 3. Must See The beautiful architecture in downtown Macon. 4. Must Go To the Otis Redding Foundation. (Established in 2007 by Mrs. Zelma Redding in her husband’s honor, the Otis Redding Foundation, with its roots in music, has created educational awareness programs in the arts and humanities. To honor Otis’ dream, the Otis Redding Foundation provides opportunities for youth to improve their academic performance by helping them make choices in life that enrich rather than endanger.)

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Meat & Bread $3.99 Meat, Bread &1 $5.79 Meat, Bread & 2 $7.69 Meat, Bread & 3 $9.49 Vegetable Plate (3) $6.19 Vegetable Plate (4) $7.99 Founded in 1959 by Inez Hill and Louise Hudson, H&H Restaurant is a Macon institution. Mama Hill and Mama Louise have kept Macon’s most diverse clientele well fed with delicious, stick-to-ya-ribs soul food since Otis Redding was just an unknown band member in Johnny Jenkins’ Pinetoppers. On one fateful day in the mid-60’s a group a long hairs pooled their money together for two plates. Mama Louise felt sorry for them and gave them all a heaping helping. A friendship between her and The Allman Brothers Band was born. A friendship that took her on quite a ride that included a seat on the tour bus in 1972 and lifelong friendships with Gregg and the rest of the band. In 2007, Mama Hill passed on, but Mama Louise kept on keepin’ on. She calls us every other day, saying “y’all ready yet! I’m ready to go back to work.” To which we reply, “We’re almost there Mama.”

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NATIVE/NEW New By way of New Orleans Profession Dentist; Northside Family Dentistry Years in Macon Five

Eleven Quirky Facts about Dr. Jackson: *I’m very easy going *I’m a perfectionist

*I enjoy mindless TV

*My undergraduate degree is in English writing

*I had three minors in college: Classical Studies, Biology, and Chemistry

*If it’s not fun, I’m not doing it...PERIOD *I’d love to learn to fly a plane *I don’t like eating at buffets *I love Asian cuisine

*I love to stay up late at night

*I always see “the glass” as being half full

Meet Dr. Nicole Jackson By Nicole Thurston I sat here for at least an hour trying to figure out how to begin this story. The problem is, I know Nicole, or Dr. Jackson, as many of you may know her. I’ve rubbed elbows with her at galas, I’ve laughed with her at a Leadership Macon social, I’ve bumped into her at the grocery store, I’ve even sat in her chair, as she calmed my nerves during a dental procedure. It’s hard to describe someone who carries herself with such poise and such confidence, and yet exudes an incredible amount of compassion for others. At the end of the day, Dr. Nicole Jackson is a caregiver- to her patients, to her family, and to our community. She comes from humble beginnings in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her father spent over 20 years working in a chemical plant, while her mother stayed home to care for the children, and later worked as a seamstress from home. Though she is one of three children, she says she was raised almost as an only child. “I have a sister who Is 10 years older and a brother (now deceased) who was 8 years older; I grew up much like an only child because of the age difference between my siblings and I.”

Her mother was the driving force behind her determination to always push harder and do better. “She always instilled a strong sense of faith in me. As a result, I grew up always believing that anything is possible,” she explained, “She also did an excellent job of boosting my self-esteem. As a gifted student throughout my schooling, I always had great grades and I was always self-motivated. I don’t think my parents ever had to tell me to do my homework or study. At some point during my childhood, I became laser beam focused on setting myself up to always have options.” That laser-like intensity is what pushed Jackson to go further and excel in her career. As a child, she thought she wanted to be a lawyer, that was, until she spent a day in Atlanta shadowing a corporate attorney. “The summer after my sophomore year of college was life changing. My brother-in-law, a local dentist, needed some help around the office and asked me to pitch in. I was happy to help, but had no idea that he would have me assisting him chair side during dental procedures. I instantly fell in love! That same summer, I shadowed a lawyer in Atlanta for a day and instantly fell out of love with the idea of a career as a lawyer!” From that point on, she dedicated her

focus to pursuing a career in dentistry. She decided to attend Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee. “My decision was based partly on my family legacy at Meharry (both my sister and brother-in-law are Meharry alumni). I was also overly impressed with their mission of serving the underserved.” But this wasn’t the end. She would also end up joining the United States Air Force. “The Air Force was an attractive option to me because their post-graduate training programs were the best in the country. This was also when I met my husband, Chris” Fast forward a couple of years, and you have the Jackson 5 in Macon, Georgia. Not that Jackson 5, more like: Chris, Nicole, and their four children Alexis, Amaya, Elijah, and Carter. Outside of dentistry, her passion is her family. Dr. Jackson works for Northside Family Dentistry in Macon, as well as has an active involvement in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Joshua’s Wish Foundation, Macon Area Habitat for Humanity, Children’s Hospital Champions of Hope, United Way of Central Georgia, Central Georgia Tech’s Dental Hygiene Advisory Board, and Leadership Macon Alumnus (2014.) 11thHourOnline.com 17

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STOREFRONT What Roasted Cafe & Lounge Where 442 Second Street What’s New? New Dinner Menu Wed-Sat

D I N N E R I S S E RV E D . By Nicole Thurston What started out as a simple coffee house and event space has transitioned into a Mediterranean dining experience. Nicholas Rizkalla, partner and general manager of Roasted Café, transports diners across the sea to Egypt with a wide array of authentic Mediterranean food. After four years of serving coffee, teas, and a heart heathy lunch, Rizkalla decided to offer visitors to downtown another option for dinner Wednesday through Saturday. “Things that have been going on have definitely affected business,” explained Rizkalla, “Like these Cox Capitol Theatre sell out shows are helping. This has been a huge success to Second Street. Finally, we are moving, and I know that more things are coming and we are excited about that.” The increase in traffic on Second Street in the evenings has made an economic impact on businesses that bought into the concept of developing around the corner from the more established Cherry Street. With the opening of Bearfoot Tavern, Main Street Pizza, El Camino and the sellout concerts at Cox Capitol Theatre, 18 MARCH 22 - APRIL 5, 2016

the most logical move for Roasted was to step up and offer another dinner option. The dinner menu will feature many of the lunchtime favorites, but also include some new items. Diners will get to try Chicken, Steak or Lamb Kebabs. Each plate will be served on a bed of saffron rice with seasonal sautéed vegetables. Another favorite will soon become the Rosemary Honey Mustard Chicken. It is a grilled chicken tossed in a home-made Dijon honey mustard and rosemary, also served with a bed of saffron rice and sautéed seasonal vegetables. The highest price point is $13. “What we do differently is that we get all of our spices, down to the oregano -we bring in from Egypt. It gives it that unique taste and flavor,” said Rizkalla, “Everything is going to be Mediterranean infused – We have our own blend that we put together, and it all will have that fusion.” Not only are their spices imported directly from Egypt, but they also have a special grower that provides their Hibiscus blend for their show-stopping Hibiscus tea. And that’s just the beginning to their menu expan-

sion. “We also have a new beer and wine menu, with an extended wine list. Before we only did a couple of house wines.” Some additions that will be a crowd favorite include an Organic Chocolate Milk Stout, by Sam Smith, as well as an Original Sin Elderberry Cider. With over 13 new wines and champagne, and over 24 beers and cider, the additional offerings are sure to be a welcome change. Along with dinner, be on the lookout for Disco Lunch, a monthly event offered on First Fridays at Roasted. “We are not going to do events like we used to,” explained Rizkalla, “We still have some things, Disco Lunch is doing well. On April 1st, Megan Jean will be here. We will probably start to stick with the food side of things and music will just be an added little bonus.” Rizkalla said that Roasted will probably stick to acoustic music or a light DJ for the dinner crowd. “We will probably start to stick with the food side of things and music will just be an added little bonus.” For more information, visit their website at www. roastedmacon.com or follow them on Facebook.

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20’s Pub Boasting freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and dinner specials in a well-lit tavern-like setting. LD • BAR • $ 3076 Riverside Dr. AP’s Hidden Hideaway Making homecooked meals like your mamma used tomake.Menu also features burgers, sandwiches, wings and more. LD • BAR $ 4274 Broadway. Open Tues-Fri 3pm - 2am. Sat and Sunday at noon. Waiter service and outdoor seating available. (478) 781-5656 Bearfoot Tavern The new Bearfoot Tavern is a gastropub featuring an English pub-style atmosphere, 50 beers on tap and bar food at its finest with all soups and breads made in-house. Large beer garden with outdoor stage! LD • BAR • $ 468 Second Street. Open 7 days a week at 11 a.m. Special brunch menu Saturday & Sunday.

BBQ Fincher’s - You haven’t had delicious southern barbecue until you’ve had us. For over 75 years, we’ve been teasing taste buds with our pit-cooked pork, sandwiches, and more. Voted “Best BBQ” by readers of the 11th Hour for six years in a row, their BBQ even made a trip to the moon on the 1969 space mission. Four locations in Macon and Warner Robins. Family owned and operated! Lee & Eddie’s - Dine on mouth-watering BBQ, chicken and ribs while exploring the bike shop housed next door. Downtown delivery available. Open for lunch - (478) 718-5979, 484 2nd St.

Pizza / Italian Ingleside Village Pizza IVP is probably the one place in Macon you HAVE to go if you are new here. According to the readers of the 11th Hour, and the Macon Telegraph, it’s the best Pizza in Macon. Homemade dough, loaded with toppings, it just doesn’t get any better. And the atmosphere is as cool as they come. Friendly, and lively, and filled with all kinds of great people, IVP is a one of a kind Macon experience. They also have one of the most extensive beer lists in Macon. LD • BAR $ 2396 Ingleside.

Locos Grill & Pub Casual, kid-friendly, family dining. We’re talking great food, sports on the big screens and a full bar. Fantastic weekly specials and live music on the weekends. Delivery and catering also available. LD BAR • $ 2440 Riverside Drive.

Sauced at Mercer Village Serving pizza, calzones, sammies and fresh salads, Sauced makes all their dough, specialty sauce and breads inhouse. Delivery available within the College Hill Corridor. (478) 743-4113.

The Rookery There isn’t a place downtown that has been serving us longer. Two time winner of Best Burger in Macon in the Readers Choice Awards. Sandwiches, fresh salads and house specialties. LD BAR $-$$ 543 Cherry Street, 746-8658

Just Tap’d - Yes, they specialize in over 75 craft beers on tap, but the downtown venue has also added some tasty artisan, pub-style food. Featuring Neapolitan pizza, authentic bavarian brats, fresh made pretzels and more! Indoor and outddoor seating. 488 First Street. Mon-Thur 2-10, Friday & Sat 12-11:30, Sunday 1-8.

Texas Cattle Company Macon’s original premier steak house and banquet facility. Featuring hand-cut, choice-grain, aged beef, fresh seafood, in-house ground steak burgers and banquet accamadations for groups of 5-50. TCC will buy your dinner on your birthday, simply bring in a valid ID after 4 p.m. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Prices from $5.99 - $24.99. LD • BAR • $-$$. 5797 Houston Road. Wild Wing Cafe Newly opened franchise at the Shoppes at River Crossing, fantastic wings in over 30 flavors, over 20 brews on tap, great salads and one of the few dining options in North Macon that offers live music on the weekends. LD • BAR $-$$, 477.WILD

Mexican Margaritas Four locations serving Macon...... Presidential Pkwy., Zebulon Rd., Bass Rd and Mercer Village....outdoor dining available at Bass and Mercer. 24 draft beers at Mercer Village location. LD • BAR • $

Lunch Spots Harpin’s A mid-town lunch favorite, serving chicken salad, pimento cheese, deli sandwiches and fresh salads and daily soup specials. Call ahead for take-out or try their new Take ‘n Go cooler. 3378 Brookdale Ave. (478) 742-5252 Grow is Macon’s only farm to table lunch restaurant, specializing in local meats and produce. Healthy food with Southern flair. Open Mon-Sat 11-3pm. Check out the facebook page for this week’s menu. Reservations accepted. 743-4663 Kudzu Seafood Co. Newly opened on Third Street by veteran caterer Lee Clack, Kudzu features seafood and breads flown in direct from the Big Easy. With New Orleans flair, their menu features po’boys, jambalaya, cajun fish tacos, fresh salads and their own blue cheese slaw. LD Monday - Saturday 11am - 3 pm, Dinner Friday & Saturday • $ • 470 Third Street.

Specialty The Backburner Under new ownership with a new chef, this longtime Macon favorite has a refreshed menu featuring gourmet entrees including duck, sea bass, New York strip, lamb, oysters and more. Elegant dining experience on Ingeside. LD • $$-$$$ (478) 746-3336 The Downtown Grill Slightly upscale dining serving specialties like Andouille- crusted rainbow trout, cranberry and goat cheese stuffed filets and desserts to die for. Also features an extensive wine list and it’s own humidor. Free valet parking. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 562 Mulberry Street, 742.5999 Dovetail Featuring farm to table cuisine and a fully stocked bar of premier bourbons measured by “the finger.” Southern crafted small plates and inspired entrees in a cozy, lodge-like atmosphere. Located above the Rookery, they do accept reservations. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 543 Cherry Street, 238.4693. Hours: Serving lunch Tues-Sat 11am-2pm. Dinner Tuesdays-Thursdays; 5:30-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays Edgar’s Bistro City-chic and a foodie’s dream! Edgar’s Bistro presents a dining experience that nourishes the body and soul. Open for lunch Monday thru Friday, Edgar’s serves as a hands-on training facility for the culinary students at Helms College’s Polly Long Denton School of Hospitality. Come dine with them on an array of New American selections of soups, garden-fresh salads, sandwiches and entrees. To view the quarterly menu visit Edgarshospitality. com/menu. Roasted Cafe & Lounge Serving delicious specialty deli-style sandwiches like the Cali Club, The Greek Heat and Roasted Chicken. Also, delicious salads and grown-up PB&Js. Try their famous Date Shake or specialty coffees. Open at 6 a.m. Monday - Friday and 11am on Sat. Now serving dinner Wed-Sat! 442 Second Street, downtown. The Tic Toc Room Contemporary setting with a sophisticated menu, great wine selection. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 401Cherry Street, 743.4645

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Tuesdays Moe’s - One Kid 12 and Under eats free with the purchase of any adult meal. Locos Grill Kids eat free on Tuesdays at Locos Gril and Pub. Purchase of an adult entrée is required.

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Ginger Stir-Fry Located downtown, it’s Macon’s only build your own stir fry bar with over 500 combinations. Cool experience for the kids, not your average dining experience. You want it spicy, sweet, both? You be the judge, but don’t worry, there are recipe cards as well for the beginner. LD • BAR • $-$$ 496 Second Street. Ghengis Grill A new build-your-own stir-fry restaurant just off Bass Road. There’s only one person in charge at Genghis Grill: You. Seize control and build your own bowl from over 80 delicious, fresh ingredients, then sit back and watch as our Grill Masters cook up your creation in a blaze of perfection. Also featuring a full bar with signature cocktails. LD • BAR • Open 11am - 10 p.m.

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SEEING RED

BY BILL KNOWLES COMMENT ONLINE 11thHourOnline.com VISIT THE BLOG WeArePolitics.com

Op-Ed

It’s Not Just Trump Fans As of today, it is now down to three candidates on the Republican side and two on the Democrat from a field which at its’ apex had seventeen from the GOP and five from the Dems. What a ride it has been to dwindle it down to the five that we have left. That being said, there is no end in sight on either side with each party still slugging it out until the bitter end with Donald Trump leading the way on the Republican side with his overbearing and mean-spirited campaign that has laid carnage to everyone who dares cross his path with Senator Ted Cruz vowing to be the only one left who can beat the Donald and Governor John Kasich of Ohio trying to remain the only adult in the race. (For the record, it is a mathematical impossibility for Kasich to win at this point as he would have to get 103% of the total remaining delegates still at stake.) The Dems have Hillary Clinton who is the only person that I know of who can claim to be a non-establishment candidate yet tout her record as an establishment Senator, Secretary of State and First Lady, and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders who is this years’ burr under Hillary’s saddle who just won’t go away. Mr. Trump has insulted everyone in the race, told people that he could shoot someone and his supporters would still follow him, still has yet to come up with a policy of any substance, made fun of a handicapped reporter but yet is winning in every part of the country because he has tapped into that “Silent Majority” that Richard Nixon claimed in 1968. Trump’s latest remarks have more than upset a lot of folks, including myself, when he told reporters that if he didn’t get the nomination there would be “riots” in the streets as he felt there would be millions of disenfranchised voters. His incendiary comments are more than reprehensible as now he has countless apologists that are taking his side by saying that he is merely prophesying events. With Trump’s record of barking threats and nonsense it appears that he is hardly trying to be Nostradamus but is more like someone who wants to stir up a crowd by suggestion. Let’s get a few things straight: 1. The nominee must get the minimum number of delegates required for nomination NOT a majority of the delegates even though they have been scattered among several candidates. 2. If there is no candidate to reach the minimum number of delegates required for nomination on the FIRST ballot, a second ballot and more ballots will be done until

a candidate obtains the minimum number of delegates required for nomination. 3. After the first ballot, if there is no candidate that has reached the minimum number of delegates required, the delegates are free to vote for whomever they want. (Some of them can even do that on the first ballot if their state permits them.) I understand that people are upset and damned tired of the current administration as well as the direction that our country has been heading towards, but the rules are in place for a reason and that is to keep order. Unfortunately, Mr. Trump is getting all of his supporters fired up as well as those that are on the sidelines thinking that the GOP is going to screw him out of the nomination and subsequently them out of their say in instilling him as the nominee of the Republican Party. I’ve had some people tell me that Rule 40(b) is the one that will guarantee Trump the nomination as he could be the only one who would be able to meet it. Rule 40(b) was enacted during the 2012 GOP Convention to limit the number of candidates who would be put into nomination, mainly to suppress any involvement of Congressman Ron Paul. The fact of the matter is there will be plenty of opportunities before the Convention to change Rule 40(b) as it was a temporary rule enacted for the last convention. I’m sure that’s what has Trump upset thinking the GOP will do something at that point to rob him of the nomination. In my opinion, he won’t have to worry so long as he gets to the magic number of 1237. If he doesn’t the GOP has no obligation. If you have read any of my previous columns, I do not like Donald Trump and I feel that he is a virus that is completely killing the Republican Party, but if he gets the minimum number of delegates he deserves the nomination. If he does not, I sincerely hope that someone who is less divisive, more conservative and a better statesman in general will wipe that smug look off of his face and send him back to Trump Tower with his tail tucked between his legs. Again, in my opinion, we wouldn’t be faced with a possible nominee like Mr. Trump had GOP Party Chairman Reince Preibus not gotten all of the Presidential hopefuls to sign that worthless loyalty pledge that ultimately has done nothing but legitimize Trump who is no more a true Republican than Hillary Clinton, although at least Hillary was a Goldwater Girl in 1964. Don’t take that as a sign that I will vote for her if Trump and her are our choices. It’s not. 11thHourOnline.com 25

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Jai Johanny Johanson is better known as Jaimoe. He is best known as one of the founding

members of The Allman Brothers Band, though he’s played with too many greats to try and name. Johanson backed soul singers, including a membership in Otis Redding’s touring band in 1966, and afterward touring with the acclaimed soul duo, Sam & Dave. After joining up

with Duane Allman in 1969, he quickly became the

first recruit into Allman’s new group, soon joined by

bassist Berry Oakley, fellow drummer Butch Trucks, guitarist Dickey Betts and lastly Allman’s younger

brother, singer, organist and pianist Gregg Allman. Since then, well, you know the story.

Who Les Brers When March 23 and 24 Where Cox Capitol Theatre

Les Brers Featuring Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Oteil, Marc Quinones, Jack Pearson, Bruce Katz, Pat Bergeson You are the only ABB member that lived in Macon during the R&B days, before the town became known for Southern Rock. Can you share a few memories from that time? I moved to Macon in ‘68 to play in the Capricorn band, which was an undercover thing. A friend of mine called me and said “Hey man, Phil Walden is putting together a recording studio.” I think originally it was in the Grand Opera House or over there somewhere. There used to be a recording studio over there somewhere. So I went down there to play in this studio band. He wanted to get all these guys together who used to play in Clarence Carters band, Joe Tex’s band. All these guys he wanted to get together to form one great studio band. I think I’m the only one that went down there just for that and nothing else. Was Phil trying to emulate what he’d seen down in Alabama? Phil had real good insight about a whole lot of shit man. He was looking for what we got into and eventually became at that point. He wasn’t interested in doing the same type stuff that Hall was doing in Alabama. He wanted his own direction. And he built a hell of a studio, man. What about those early days was different, businesswise, than when ABB came along? It was very similar. It was business as usual. Just different levels. Phil had already been used to dealing with single artists, and to him, the band was this artist. So Phil took care of the business, so the band didn’t’ have to be distracted from the art. In that respect, it was business as usual for Phil. He was use to dealing with the business side. We weren’t. I’m a big fan of the Grateful Dead. And I’m reading Billy Kreutzmann’s memoir right now. He talks about how he became a better drummer once Mickey joined the dead. Did you have that experience, playing with a second drummer? I played in high school with another drummer. That’s something I don’t understand with a lot of drummers. Most would sit and look at the other drummer and do what he was doing. You do that in marching bands. But it’s kind of backwards. They are both percussion

instruments. But they are their own instruments. My whole approach to that thing was “This is two percussions.” Think about it. If you had two guitarists how would you do it, two trumpet players how would you do it. It’s the same with drums. Some ask how can you do that, I ask how can you NOT do that. Everybody plays a part. It’s about a union becoming one. Regardless of how great everyone is, if you can’t think as one it’s not going to be as good. Did you become “One” a lot? Everyone was killing it just about every night. When E.J. was down here working at The Big House museum, he sent me some tapes, one of the first things that we recorded. From there until, now check this out, from there until Chuck and Lamar came in the band. And when Chuck and Lamar came in the band, that whole period was over with. The energy was different. Not saying it wasn’t good, it was just different. If I hadn’t had those tapes, it’s like every two weeks, what a step we made forward. In those tapes, you can hear that advancement. The amount we grew was monumental. I thank EJ for sending me those tapes. It reminded me of listenting to Coltrane’s band. A band like Coltrane’s, they must have advanced every two or three nights as much as they improvised. And those early days remind me of that. You were there when Eric and Duane met for the first time. Tom Dowd brought Eric by when we were at a gig in Miami. We took a break or something. Tom introduced Eric and Duane. Invited him to the studio when we were done with the gig. There are some tapes on that. We all went over to the studio. Anyway, I went in there. It just wasn’t my groove. I wasn’t really impressed by it. If something is not happening, what’s the point right. I went out to the winnebego we had and put on some records. We listened to Roland Kirk, Miles Davis, Tony Wiggins, Taj Mahal, that kind of stuff, so I just stayed in the winnebego and listened to the things I was into. In the 1980’s in Macon you were teaching drum lessons out of your home in Macon. Did any student’s

kind of stick out. The lady that came from South Carolina. Shit man she was like a a brown belt or some shit. She played drums. She looked like she would knock a dude out. She was gorilla looking. You didn’t’ want to mess with her. I can’t remember he name but she would knock your ass out if you didn’t watch it. How old are you Brian? I’m 43. Born in 1973. I missed out on some good music didn’t I? You know Dickey may have said to me one time. I would have loved to live in the 40’s I acted a lot like those guys, and played a lot like them in a way, and I would have been right at home. And I said no, this is my period. My era. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. This is it. You were probably a little too young to be involved in the beat generation? Shit naw. I Was a beatnik. When the hippie thing came along it was just the next thing. But yeah I was too young, but I still thought I was a beatnik because I saw them on TV in their glasses, and beating on those Congos with their fingers. Some of my friends thought I was going to be the next Max Roach. When they saw me up there with the Allman Brothers they were like “Man, what you doing with all those white boys?” I said, “How does the band sound?” “Good But” “BUT WHAT? How have things changed for you as you’ve gotten older as a musician and a band member? When I walk in a building, and snap my fingers, I know how loud to play. If you playing to loud, then turn the fuck down right? That’s why as you get older you get hard of hearing. Sitting in front of all those Marshall Amps all your life. Butch Trucks, you can yell at him with a damn megaphone and he can’t hear you , but he can tell you when your guitar is out of tune like it ain’t nothing.

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Owner & Stylist, Amanda Jane 1. Must Eat Everyone living or visiting Macon must eat at H&H. Great soul food in such an iconic place. The memorabilia is like stepping back in time to the birth of Southern Rock. It’s an experience! 2. Must Do Second Sunday Concerts are a must. It’s a great way to listen to live music in a relaxed, fun environment suitable for all ages. Have a picnic in the grass and enjoy the sense of community and inclusiveness this event has to offer.. It’s what makes this one of my favorite things to do. 3. Must See Everyone should enjoy a little history and spend time at Ocmulgee National Monument. It’s a part of our history dating back 10,000 years... It’s truly a sight to see and we are lucky to have it in our back yard. 4. Must Go Brown’s Mount is a hidden gem a lot of people may not know about. Just a few miles out of town is this amazing limestone mount rising above Bond Swamp. 5. Living in Macon Moving to this area 17 yrs ago, I have seen a lot of change. I am amazed daily by those whom have volunteered countless hours to make this city great. The result..... More activities than I could ever do. A community that offers me everything I need. 28 MARCH 22 - APRIL 5, 2016

LIVE SHOW REVIEW

A Day Trip to Americus & the Indie Label:

This Is American Music words Chris Nylund; photos Brian Whitley Though there are less than twenty thousand residents, Americus is a curious lil’ gem of a town. They have a bourbon distillery (Thirteenth colony). The state’s “first and only 100% fair trade, organic coffee company”, Café Campesino, is based there. It also happens to have a killer southern indie label called This is American Music (TIAM) operating out of a house not far from the town square. Occasionally, this house hosts a show for one of its touring artists. This was one of those occasions. Most of our trip to Americus consisted of two lane highways lined with pecan trees, winding through dairy farms and rolling fields dimly lit by the setting sun. Upon arriving in Americus, we dined on 10-dollar all-you-can-eat pizza at an establishment that served everything from the aforementioned pizza to tuna steak. Shortly after sitting down, I found myself engaged in a lively discussion regarding the cultural importance of Smokey and the Bandit, bonding with a neighboring table in mutual horror as both parties discovered that our teenage hostess not only hadn’t seen the film but hadn’t even heard of it. In short, Americus won me over instantly. With a full belly and an idyllic drive through the country now behind me, I set my sights on the main attraction: a house show featuring Caleb Caudle hosted by the so-called “quarterback” of TIAM, Corey Flegel. As I approached the house, the welcome cacophony of clinging bottles and belly laughs effusing from the front porch washed away any doubt that this night was going to be anything less than spectacular. Backed by a killer band of musicians in the front room of an old house cov-

ered in old show posters, Caudle’s songs immediately took center stage. The thing I absolutely love about smaller shows is that the audience is forced to pay attention in the best way possible—groupthink takes over, keeps everyone in check, and allows the music to shine in ways that it is often unable to in a smoky bar, where music must compete with the din of slurred conversations slap full of worn out pick-up lines. As Caudle and his band (which consisted of pedal steel, bass, drums, and keys) plowed tracks off his critically-acclaimed record, Carolina Ghost, I was immediately taken to that place that all music lovers hunger for, that place where time and space no longer exist; all that matters in that moment is what’s coming through the holes in the side of your head. The somber song, “Uphill Battle,” instantly evoked an image of a couple dancing in front of a barn burning to the ground, a pair that is “in it to win it” and damn the consequences, a sentiment reinforced with lines like “I will be there in the morning / like I am tonight.” As the band’s set progressed, Caudle also shared some keys to songwriting success, admitting that the album’s closer, “The Reddest Rose,” was penned in

a Bojangles parking lot, further mythologizing the idea that greatness is fueled by great chicken biscuits. Caleb Caudle has garnered acclaim from Paste magazine, The Bitter Southerner and the Huffington Post. His name is thrown around in the same breathe as Jason Isbell and Chris Stapleton, and for good reason, but don’t get it twisted: Caudle isn’t a carbon copy of anyone else. A great songwriter is able to weave stories in song in a manner that is familiar and fresh with seemingly little effort. In that regard, Caudle is like Isbell and Stapleton, but the comparison should end there. Another track from Carolina Ghost, “Borrowed Smiles,” is a “party song about getting sober” that tackles a difficult issue in an up-tempo major key in the same way that a classic track from Stax or the glory days of country music used to. That sentiment is the crux of Caudle’s approach: presenting songs in a manner that hearkens back to a different time in music, a time before teenagers went wild over robot farts blasting over galloping electronic bass lines created on a laptop. When a great song could actually be heard on the radio. The forty or fifty of us got to revel in the glory of great songs performed by great musicians on a random Friday night in a the living room of an old house. Judging by his album and more importantly, his performance, his fan base and the venues are about to grow quite a bit. Check out more photos from Brian Whitley and music coverage, including a review of Caleb Caudle’s album Carolina Ghost, at fieldnotestenographers.com.

Field Note Stenographers is a group of musicians, promoters, business owners and live music fans based in Macon, Georgia interested in how live musical experiences can benefit the community. By reviewing shows and musical experiences that you, dear reader, may or may not have had the esteemed privilege to witness, we, the Field Note Stenographers, hope to showcase bits of awesome, intriguing or soul-stirring music happenings in our fair city of Macon with the ultimate goal of convincing you to support live music. in our area. We believe that together, we can improve our city by supporting live music. After all, this is your music scene. Get dirty. Dig the Field.

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GO HEAR - LIVE MUSIC Rapper Riff Raff at The Capitol!

Wednesday 3/23 & Thursday 3/24 Les Brers COX CAPITOL THEATRE A southern rock supergroup plays two nights at The Capitol (also 3/24)! Butch Trucks, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, assembled a new band called Les Brers after the Allman Brothers Band stopped touring. In addition to Butch, Les Brers includes (ABB rhythm section) Jaimoe, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quiñones, and Jack Pearson (guitar in ABB 1997-99) and his guitar mate Pat Bergeson, Bruce Katz and Lamar Williams, Jr. (son of Lamar Williams, bass in ABB 72-76).

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Friday 3/25 Big Daddy & Co. 20’S PUB Southern Outlaws BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE Marc Broussard COX CAPITOL THEATRE His style is best described as “Bayou Soul,” a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock, and pop, matched with distinct Southern roots. In his career, he has released five studio albums, one live album, three EPs, and has charted twice on Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks. Broussard’s music has

been featured on shows such as Clash of the Choirs in which “Home” was performed by a Blake Shelton led choir. Singer Kelly Clarkson performed “Home” as part of her live setlist in 2007. Nick Sturms THE CRAZY BULL Edgy country out of Nashville! He offers a soulful country vibe that is raising eyebrows and winning fans with each performance. Playing over 150 dates a year coast to coast and opening for major acts along the way Nick is unarguably a talent with a bright future. Stereotype THE HUMMINGBIRD

Saturday 3/26 The Skeeterz AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Matt Pippin Birthday Show BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE Matt Rogers THE CRAZY BULL Swain & the Highway Souls THE HUMMINGBIRD One of Macon’s hottest new bands; playing the best blues, funk, R&B, rock and soul.

Friday 4/1 Yesterdaze Rock 20’S PUB Riff Raff COX CAPITOL THEATRE As the unofficial inspiration for the movie Spring Breakers, Riff

Raff and his fans emulate Spring Break culture to the greatest degree, making him the fitting artist to kick off the inaugural Road To Spring Break Tour. He will bring his neon icon persona to each college market and electrify the house with a fun filled show motivating all the students in the market to get ready for and join him on Spring Break at his special surprise performances. Weird and wild enough to be associated with Soulja Boy, Andy Milonakis, O.G. Ron C., and Diplo’s Mad Decent crew, Houston rapper Riff Raff first came on the scene in 2009 as a contestant on MTV’s From G’s to Gents, a competitive reality series. Southern Gothic THE CRAZY BULL Started in 2007 by frontman & principal songwriter Connor, The Southern Gothic have been bringing their unique brand of sun-baked, road-worn country, southern rock & soul to countless stages & fans across the US. The Southern Gothic has spent the better part of the past three years on the road. When not headlining, they’ve shared stages with such artists as Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Big & Rich, Zac Brown Band,Uncle Kracker, Corey Smith, Gloriana, ZZ Top, Heart and more. The diverse nature of the artists with whom they’ve toured again reflects the diversity of the band’s sound. TSG was named “Artist on the Verge” in Billboard’s Best Bets after debuting #1 on its Heat Seekers List. Stereomonster THE HUMMINGBIRD 11thHourOnline.com 35

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Sunday 4/3 Dave Rawlings & The Machine COX CAPITOL THEATRE Acony Records proudly presents Nashville Obsolete, the highly anticipated second album from Dave Rawlings Machine. Recorded on analog tape at Woodland Sound Studios in Nashville, TN, Nashville Obsolete features seven original compositions written by Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings. Dave Rawlings Machine, whose rousing live show has prompted critics and fans alike to call them “one of the hottest string bands on the planet” (SF Weekly) will support Nashville Obsolete with a world tour. The beloved duo will add another accolade to their career accomplishments as they accept the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting from the Americana Music Association.

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11th Hour Readers’ Choice Awards COX CAPITOL THEATRE Join your neighbors and friends as we honor the “Best of Macon” as voted by 11th

Hour readers. Red carpet 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Live music by Good Night Alive, Milk Money, Justin Cutway and Josh Graff. Admission just $5; or reserve a table of 8 (with champagne!) for $125. Let’s celebrate Macon and toast to another great year! Soul Mechanic THE HUMMINGBIRD Matt Pippin WILD WING CAFE

Friday 4/8 Uncle Earl & Friends 20’S PUB A2Z Band THE CRAZY BULL Billy Joe Shaver COX CAPITOL THEATRE Billy Joe Shaver has never been a household name, but his songs became country standards during the ‘70s and his reputation among musicians and critics hasn’t diminished during the ensuing decades. Shaver’s own debut album, Old Five and Dimers Like Me, was produced by Kristofferson in 1973. Along with the title track, it contained now-classic Shaver songs “Willie the Wandering Gypsy and Me” and the aforementioned “Georgia on a Fast Train.” In 1978 Johnny Cash recorded “I’m Just an Old Chunk of Coal” a song Shaver wrote just after he chose to give up drugs . Susto w/ Kansas Bible Company THE HUMMINGBIRD Big Daddy & Co. WILD WING CAFE

Saturday 4/9 Yesterdaze Rock AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Caroline Aiken THE BIG HOUSE

“... she can do anything on guitar. There’s a reason Aiken’s influenced so many songwriters over her storied career, which includes performing with the likes of Bonnie Raitt and sharing stages with the likes of Muddy Waters and Beach Boys, to name a few. She’s the kind of artist that may just bleed music. Her playing is virtuosic and she writes and interprets songs that routinely take emotional punches.” - No Depression Caroline released her 2015 and 9th CD: BROKEN WINGS HEAL with special guests Emily Saliers (Indigo Girls), John Keane (GRAMMY nominated producer and musician), Michelle Malone, Ike Stubblefield (Legendary Motown B3) and Randall Bramblett (Bonnie Raitt, Steve Winwood, Allman Brothers). A 2015 national tour began7 weeks in Europe, then a 4 month tour includingopening for the Indigo Girls, from San Diego to Seattle. Weather permitting, this will be an outside concert with full band on the lawn of the Big House. A signed copy of Aiken’s newest release “Broken Wings Heal” will be given out with each ticket! 6-9 p.m. Limited seating, call for advance tickets. 2321 Vineville Ave. Matt Pippin Birthday Show BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE Macon Loves Music 100th Anniversary Celebration COX CAPITOL THEATRE Macon Music: now and then! Featuring Adam Gorman, Daniel Green, Taryn Newborne, Glenn and Pam Floyd, Dangerous Dave, Brotha J, Kevin Ward and Casey Lambert. All genres from bluegrasss to soul! Full horn section, mandolin, violin, banjo,, wow, what a show! 7:30 p.m. Jacob Powell THE CRAZY BULL Back City Woods w/ The Pollies THE HUMMINGBIRD Barry Darnell & the Mobile Slim Band THE LIBRARY BALLROOM The best Blues, Soul, Funk, and Rock-n-Roll! $10 or 2 for $15! Tickets Available Now!

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