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Oct 20 - Nov 3, 2016 • Vol. 15, Issue #347
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H A P P E N I N G S, LO C A L S & R E G I O N A L I N S I G H T S
Jazz & Arts on Riverdale Saturday, Oct 22
Friday, Oct 21
Tuesday, Oct 25
“Messiah on the Frigidaire” at Macon Little Theatre - Oct. 21-23. Directed by John Freeman. Mild adult themes and language, not recommended for children under 12. Box office hours: 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. $20 adults; $15 seniors (60 and older); $10 students up to age 23. 478-471-7529. 478-477-3342. maconlittletheatre.org. 8 p.m. Oct. 19-22; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23.
Artistically Speaking featuring Bo Bartlett - Presented by Stratford Academy at Idle Hour Country Club 6 pm. Bo Bartlett is a world-renowned American realist painter who makes his home in Columbus, Georgia. This lecture will delight art lovers as he walks guests through his unique style of painting. Tickets are limited. Wine and cheese reception included. $30/ticket. Stratford.org
Movie night in Oak Haven Park! Join us at 7:15 for a special showing of Maleficent. Bring your picnic blankets and chairs. Popcorn, candy, and sodas will be provided to the first 100 attendees! Free event. BETTY BIVINS EDWARDS
Opening reception Oct. 6. On display all month
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Saturday, Oct 22 Jazz & Arts on Riverdale - 13th Annual free community event along Riverdale -- biggest and best block party in Macon. Artists from Central Georgia, kids events, live jazz entertainment from noon - 6 p.m. Music line-up includes Mike Frost Band, Dixieland Jazz Band, and the Jam All-Stars. Food and libations available for purchase, or bring a picnic of your own. Chairs strongly recommended! Lane Southern Orchards Fall Farm Festival - 11-5 p.m. Come spend the day with us. Kids, race down the 100 foot Incredible Hulk slide…Free Fall from 30 feet on the Jungle Drop… jump around in the Minion and Minnie & Mickey bouncy houses....and meet them too! A $10 armband gives you unlimited access to the play area. Enjoy live entertainment from local groups while you romp through the corn maze and find trivia questions on the legendary Otis Redding. We’re also having a Halloween Costume contest from 1-3...kids only please! Central Georgia Greek Festival Food, music, dancing and vendors! Saturday 11am - 10 pm. Sunday 11am- 3pm. Live Greek Music will be performed by Muses Greek Band. 859 1st Street
Thursday, Oct 27 Mike Mills and Robert McDuffie Concerto Presented by Bragg Jam at Macon City Auditorium - Bragg Jam, with support from McDuffie Center for Strings, is excited to host internationally renowned violinist Robert McDuffie, and R.E.M.’s Mike Mills back in their hometown of Macon, as part of their rock concerto East Coast tour. Tickets $20 and up. visit BraggJam.org.
Friday, Oct 28 “Dancing Through the Decades, Part 3” Presented by Macon Pops at Mercer University - Music starting with the big band era and culminating with today’s most current hits, a new collection of songs. Mercer University’s Hawkins Arena, 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit maconpops.com. Screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” at The Grand Opera House - Movies are back at The Grand! Enjoy a classic film in Macon’s historic theatre while sipping on your favorite libation from The Grand’s full bar. Limited concession also available. $5 general admission. Movie at 7:30 p.m. TheGrandMacon.com. PG-13 | 1h 59min | Drama, Horror, Mystery | 29 March 1963 The Hollow (Dark Eden) at Ampersand Guild 7-11 p.m. Come enjoy your last show of 2016. Bask in art excellence with us for another magical evening. Ampersand Guild Hall 504 5th St. Macon, $12 Early bird or $15 General admission tickets
Seussical the Musical - Presented by Theatre Macon’s Youth Actor’s Co thru Nov. 6. Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, Once On This Island and Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.Located at 438 Cherry Street. For tickets call (478) 746-9485.
Sunday, Oct 30 Halloween on Hay Day - 1-4 pm. Celebrate Hallows’ Eve by trick or treating at Hay House! This event is FREE and open to the public. Not only will there be candy, but there will be crafts, as well as spooky and educational displays pertaining to Halloween celebrations in the Victorian era. All are invited. Wear your favorite costume and join us at Hay House! Last Sunday @ The Big House (Halloween Theme) Presented by The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House - Free event 2-5 p.m. Join us as we celebrate live music for free in our back yard - Wear your costume! The Final show of the series this year will be hosted by “Last Honky Tonk Music Series.” Tickets are needed to gain access to the show, to register visit Thebighouse.com. 478-741-5551
Friday, Nov 4 Screening of “Gone With The Wind” at The Grand Opera House - 1:30 p.m. Matinee and 7:30 screening. Enjoy a classic film in Macon’s historic theatre while sipping on your favorite libation from The Grand’s full bar. Limited concession also available. $5 general admission. Movie at 7:30 p.m. TheGrandMacon.com. G | 3h 58min | Drama, History, Romance | 1940 A classic story of the old south. A manipulative Southern belle carries on a turbulent affair during the American Civil War. World premiere at Loew’s Grand Theater in Atlanta, GA: 1939.
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Celebrating Art Oct 23-30 Week-long events sponsored by Stratford Academy
Celebrating ART is a week-long event focusing on the visual arts which is sponsored by Stratford Academy along with community partners Macon Arts Alliance, Mercer University, Museum of Arts and Sciences and Wesleyan College. The goal for this event is not only to share the love of visual arts with students and families but to reach out to the greater Middle Georgia community and promote organizations in the arts. October 23 - Student Art Exhibit and Reception - All Eagle artists from Beginners to grade 8 will study art masters and create their own masterpieces. These framed pieces will be on display and available for purchase during the Student Art Exhibit. Grady Smith Gymnasium October 24-29 Gallery 6010 - A juried artist marketplace featuring hundreds of works of art by 30-50 artists from across
the country. Stratford Science Center October 25 - Artistically Speaking featuring Bo Bartlett - Bo Bartlett, is a world-renowned American realist painter who makes his home in Columbus, Ga. This lecture will delight art lovers as he walks guests through his unique style of painting. Tickets go on sale September 1. Wine and cheese reception included. Location: Idle Hour Country Club October 26 - Lunch and Learn featuring James Farmer - Author, Southern Living editor, designer, gardener, cook, and writer, James Farmer entertains as he creates living art for our homes and lives. Lunch catered by Fountain of Juice. Location: Stratford Academy, Olson Library October 24, 26, 28 - Visiting Artists-in-Residence - Join us for on-site experiences of artists at work on their craft. Location: Stratford Academy
Seussical the Musical Presented by Theatre Macon’s Youth Actors’ Co Oct. 28 - Nov. 6.
Now one of the most performed shows in
America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, Once On This Island and Ragtime) have
lovingly brought to life all of our favorite
Dr. Seuss characters. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of
the Whos.Located at 438 Cherry Street. For tickets call (478) 746-9485.
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Halloween H A P P E N I N G S, LO C A L S & R E G I O N A L I N S I G H T S
pedal karts, carousel, locomotive train, hay rides, petting zoo, corn maze, pumpkins, Tiny Town (our extremely popular village of themed playhouses), and so much more! The Rock Ranch is no regular farm visit. Your family will spend more than just a couple of hours here. A day at The Rock Ranch is a full day outdoor adventure! Plus, enjoy good southern food and shopping in our Georgia Grown Farm Market!
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5 Minutes West of I-75 . Exit 142, Fort Valley. - Fun for the entire family with costume contest from 1-3. Food availabe on site. Pumpkin patch, hay rides, kids village and more! Corn Maze Open daily thru Oct. 9am - 6pm. Ages 3 & under free; Corn Maze & Hayride Combo; Ages 4-12 $10.00; Ages 12+ $14.00 Corn Maze; Ages 4-12 $8.00; Ages 12+ $11.00 Hayride: Ages 4-12 $3.00; $5.00
428 Lake Joy Rd Kathleen, GA 31047 September 30 - October 31 Open every Friday and Saturday from 8:30PM Midnight. Starting September 30, ending October 31. Prices: $15 per person; $12 children 12 and under; $12 military, first responders with ID - 1 badge = 1 discount. Not recommended for kids younger than 10 years old.
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The Hay House 934 Georgia Ave. Macon, 31201 October 30 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Celebrate Hallows’ Eve by trick or treating at the Hay House. This event is FREE and open to the public. Not only will there be candy for all of those trick or treating, but there will be crafts, and educational displays pertaining to Halloween celebrations in the Victorian era. All are invited.
HIGH FALLS SPOOKY HALLOWEEN
Saturday, October 29 at 6 PM - 8:30 PM 76 High Falls Park Dr, Jackson Enjoy Halloween at the park High Falls Style! We will have food trucks, s’mores, campfire, and more! Join in on the fun and participate in our first trunkor-treat! We will have prizes for best-decorated truck. During campfire, we will have a costume contest for adults, children, and pets. Prizes will be award to most creative and best dressed! $5 ParkPass or Annual ParkPass Required
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FALL FAMILY DAYS AT ROCK RANCH 5020 Barnesville Hwy The Rock, GA 30285 October 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 The Rock Ranch is the best farm in Georgia for fall family fun! Have fun and make special memories on the farm! Enjoy all of The Rock Ranch rides and attractions including zip lines, pony rides,
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1702 2nd St., Montrose Open weekends thru Oct. 7pm - 11pm. Dubbed the scariest haunt in Central GA, you can’t miss the Old Slaughterhouse, Havoc 3D, Raven Blackout and experiMental Rooms. General admission $22, fast pass $26. HauntedMontrose.com
NEVERMORE HILLS HAUNTED TRAIL
Museum of Aviation 1942 Heritage Blvd Robins October 14-15, 21-22, 28-31 from 8-11pm Grand opening of the second attraction, “The Attic”, previously located at the Perry Haunted Barn! Nevermore Hills Haunted Trail includes a variety of scares in the woods as well as a number of haunted barns. All funds raised through the trail will be used for operating support for the Museum of Aviation Foundation.
SPIRITS IN OCTOBER “SPIRITS THROUGH THE CENTURIES”
Riverside Cemetery 1301 Riverside Dr, Macon October 20-23 & 27-30 @ 6 PM Spirits in October is a guided walking tour with actors representing the spirits of some of Macon’s fascinating characters and will include the popular ending reception in the Public Mausoleum. Tours leave every 15 minutes. It is recommend to buy tickets online.
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Macon Pops Series Debuts at Mercer’s Hawkins Arena Dancing Through The Decades Part 3; Friday, Oct. 28
If you haven’t heard of Macon Pops by now, you’ll be surprised to learn this incredible organization has been leading a musical transformation for the past few years. It all began with an idea to create a distinctive musical experience in Macon. The concept quickly spread in popularity across Middle Georgia. And today, concert goers continue to be enthralled with the energy and excitement from the unique nature of Macon Pops’ concerts. The founders of Macon Pops, Matt Catingub and Steve Moretti, are seasoned musicians that founded the music group based on their passion for music. Catingub is a man known to wear many hats. He works as a saxophonist, woodwind artist, conductor, pianist, vocalist, performer, composer, and arranger. Catingub made his solo singing debut at the Frank Sinatra Celebration at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall and as a result of his performance there, the Concord Jazz CD, Gershwin 100, was conceived. Catingub wrote and performed the music for the George Clooney film, ‘Goodnight and Good Luck,’ made an onscreen appearance as the leader of the band, created all of the arrangements, and played tenor sax in the movie and on the CD. The Soundtrack for ‘Goodnight and Good Luck,’ featuring Catingub and vocalist Diane Reeves, won a Grammy®. Moretti is a multi-Grammy®-nominated and two-time Telly Award winning drummer and percussionist. He can be heard on over 30 nationally released recordings. Recognized for his musicianship and versatility in multiple styles, Moretti has performed with numerous vocal and instrumental artists. He can be seen and heard playing live in the Clint Eastwood film, ‘Jersey Boys!’ He has appeared on the Today Show, The View, the Rosie O’Donnell Show and Christmas Special, an NBC special, An Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends, A&E, PBS, and Oregon ArtBeat. “We wanted to bring something different, yet exciting to Macon,” explains Moretti.
“The uniqueness of Macon Pops is that we are creating these musicals right here in Macon.” Audience members are encouraged to dance, sing, and come dressed in ‘anything you want to wear.’ After deciding upon a theme for a concert Catingub will research material based on the relevance to the theme, how well each song can work in an orchestral setting and how appealing it will be for the audience. Every Macon Pops concert is custom arranged by Catingub. “Our slogan says it all: ‘It’s not just a concert, it’s an event,’” explains Catingub. “Our audiences have grown to know and love this concept of presenting danceable music from the big band era right up to the most current hits.” One widely known aspect of Macon Pops is its investment in the community. Macon is a city known for its world renown artists including Otis Redding, the Allman Brothers and Little Richard, to name a few. And the musical talent from Macon continues to grow. Adding to Macon’s musical canvas, Macon Pops continues to extend their musical outreach by partnering with educational institutions, organizations and other artistic entities. Catingub and Moretti will continue to design, create and produce brilliant performances right here in Macon. Now in its fourth season, Macon Pops’ first concert of the season took place at Middle Georgia State University in August. On Friday, October 28, the second concert, ‘Dancing Through The Decades’ Part 3, will be held at Mercer University in the new Hawkins arena at 7:30 p.m. “The newest version of our ‘Born in Macon’ program builds on our same ultra-popular concept with music starting with the big band era and culminating with today’s most current hits with a totally brand new collection of songs,” says Moretti. “And get ready for our traditional ‘Conga Line!’” For more information on Macon Pops, visit www.maconpops.com Call (478) 301-5470 to purchase your tickets through Mercer Ticket Sales.
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words CHRIS SMITH photos CHRIS SMITH AMY MADDOX
The Derby Demons
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Skates skids clashes and crashes echo off the walls of Bibb Skating Arena as the Middle Georgia Derby Demons host their second day of boot camp. In one area of the rink, the boot-campers practice turns and techniques under the guidance of their “Derby Bigs”, which is a term similar to big sister. In another area, the veterans are practicing their blocking and bumping for the 4th Annual Glammed vs Damned Halloween Mash Up. Scheduled for Saturday October 22nd, the Halloween Mash Up is a fundraising double header. Costumes are encouraged for everyone, and in a sport that is already famous for extreme outfits and accessories, you can be sure they wont dissapoint. The first game is co-ed and starts at 5:00PM. The second game is broken into three periods, with the official Derby Demon bout starting at 7:00PM, and the following periods being a mixed bag of chaos and confusion when the audience gets involved. As part of the fundraising, spectators can pay for options that affect the bouts in real-time. Options range from taking someone in or out of the penalty box, making players switch teams, or even becoming the announcer for a time. “It’s all fundraising and fun-raising” Nellie Shovett (derby name) says, after she tells me there’s even going to be a silent auction during the Mash Up. “We’re a non-profit organization, so part of the proceeds from every home game go to a charity.” Recently, they’ve donated to Jay’s Hope, All About Animals, The Golden Rule, and local food banks. “It’s a way to give back to the community” Nellie Shovett continues, emphasizing what roller derby has done for so many individuals that take up the sport. “We try and build a family here… A lot of people come into derby during a transition period. We ruin our body to save our souls.” And you can feel the support between them. A boot-camper falls and the team lightens the impact with cheers and encouragement. “They cheer the first time you fall, and every time after that. If you’re not falling, you’re not trying hard enough…” veteran Ace of Sprains tells me. “[My first time here] was amazing. I had no idea what was going on, but these girls were putting their heart and soul into it. You never heard anything negative, it was always positive, and that was amazing.” It’s no wonder that this type of community, mixed with an affection for eccentric names and outfits, have produced traditions such as the “Spank Machine” and taking a “Derby Wife” during a mock
ceremony that can best be explained to an outsider by an excerpt from their vows: “Dearly Beloved, Ladies and Broads…The skater or skaters beside you may not be your best friends, but they have that special quality that no other in roller derby possesses for you. They are the ones who “complete you.” They are also the ones who will not hesitate to punch you in the mouth if you ever said that out loud…” Such strong imagery of impacts and traditions tend to create a bit of anxiety and intimidation to anyone who has yet to be apart of the sport, but every derby girl that I talked to said how quickly they get over this feeling. “I was a little shaky and intimidated when I first came out here, but then I felt how good the pads are and I don’t think I’ve even bruised.” says second day boot-camper Gini (real name - she’s still thinking about her derby name). Another derby girl by the name Minnie Mash expands, “There are different levels that you have to pass. Boot-campers are level one and have to pass an assessment test… Level one - can you skate safely? Level two - can you skate and take a hit safely? Level three - can you take a hit, give a hit, and play safely?..Level three is when you become eligible to be on the roster to play in bouts.” The average time it takes someone to start from level one and reach level three, can be anywhere between six months to a full year of steady working. For people who are thinking about trying roller derby out, Minnie Mash’s advice is this, “You’re surrounded by strong, powerful women who know exactly what they’re doing, but are so happy to have you here. Even if you don’t know how to skate, just show up with a positive attitude.” Gini adds on, “It’s Better than any team sport I’ve been apart of. These women are all real people. It feels like real bonding, a real team. It feels like these women are some of the strongest women - as people, as individuals - emotionally. What I’m seeing in people’s eyes, I feel like they understand how to handle life…and it’s a great outlet to get rid of frustrations of everyday life.” Bootcamps are held for free after every home game. Men and women are encouraged to join, (men can referee and coach). There’s also a new Jr. league that is co-ed for 8-17 year olds. For further information and scheduling, visit http:// www.middlegeorgiaderby.com/ or their Facebook page www.facebook.com/middlegeorgiaderbydemons.
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Historic Macon’s Flea Market Finds a Permanent Home
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alking into the newly-acquired permanent location for the Historic Macon Foundation’s annual flea market on a rainy Friday morning, I was struck by the contrast between the building’s outside – plain brick, with the intriguingly remote feel of many of the buildings in industrial Macon – and the friendly, busy, hospitable vibe of the many volunteers bustling around indoors unpacking, cleaning, heavy-lifting, and generally creating a welcoming home for the upcoming weekend shopping frenzy. The new building, located at 357 Oglethorpe Avenue next door to the Macon Beer Company, is a perfect choice that exemplifies the foundation’s mission of investing in real estate and revitalization efforts throughout downtown Macon; it is spacious and expansive, with plenty of room for the multitude of donations the foundation receives throughout the year. While I was there, volunteers worked steadily sorting, organizing, and displaying housewares, antiques, children’s toys, linens, holiday decor, and more in preparation for this year’s sale, which will take place Nov. 4-6. “1700-plus volunteer hours are put in every year to make this thing work,” says Emily Hopkins, Special Events & Marketing Coordinator with Historic Macon. “Lots of the volunteers have been here since the flea market started up, too, so there’s good camaraderie between them, and some volunteers tend to work in the same specific areas each year, so there’s a lot of knowledge to be passed down.” Historic Macon Foundation, a preservation and revitalization organization, was founded in 2003 as a merger
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of the Middle Georgia Historical Society and the Macon Heritage Foundation; the flea market, in its 39th year, pre-dates the merger by quite some time. Gloria Wynn has been volunteering since the very first flea market, and it’s become a legacy of service in her family – her daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandson all donate time and energy to this endeavor each year. “I love walking through my house and seeing all the treasures I’ve collected over the years from these sales,” Ms. Wynn, who heads up the flea market’s “Finer Things” section, says. The flea market has cycled through several locations in its nearly forty years, from the Round Building at Central City Park to a Shurling Drive strip-mall location to the old Karsten-Denson building downtown on Third Street, and everyone involved is glad to see it find a permanent home. “We kept growing so much that we really needed a location where we could work all year,” Hopkins says. “Plus, now we have enough room to expand our offerings – we get so many donations throughout the year.” If you have items you’ve been meaning to get rid of, donations are tax-deductible and are accepted throughout the year; you can even call ahead to arrange to have larger items picked up. This year’s flea market kicks off with a preview party on Friday, November 4 from 6-9 pm – the festivities will begin next door at the Macon Beer Company with snacks, wine, and MBC beer, then attendees will get a chance to have the first look at the flea market treasures and shop before doors are open to the public. “Between 6 and 7, everybody has a chance to go in and look at everything,” says Hopkins, “then at 7, everybody leaves and lines
back up outside and we re-open the doors for shopping. It’s a wild and fun tradition - there are a lot of people making mad dashes to grab that treasure they spotted.” Tickets for this event are $20 for Historic Macon members and $25 for non-members, and can be purchased by visiting www.historicmacon.org. Doors for the flea market will open to the general public at 8 am on Saturday, November 5 and stay open til 3 pm; sale hours are 1-5 pm for Sunday, November 6. Max Crook, Historic Macon board member and longtime volunteer, says “I’m a strong believer in preservation and restoration. I have an enthusiastic interest in downtown Macon, and I like to see things with historical value have a future. Without this fundraiser, it wouldn’t happen.” Indeed, 93 cents out of every dollar spent at the flea market are returned to the foundation, and last year over $40,000 was raised. “Items are priced to move,” says Hopkins, “and you feel good shopping, because you know most of the money you spend is going directly back into the city.” For more information about Historic Macon, please visit www. historicmacon.org, and if you’re interested in donating items or volunteering your time to help during the sale or otherwise, visit www.historicmacon.org/flea-market/. Historic Macon Flea Market 357 Oglethorpe Street Preview party Friday Nov 4, 6-9 pm Flea market Sat Nov 5, 8 am-3 pm Sun Nov 6, 1-5 pm
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NATIVE/NEW Meet Tony Doolin Native Lexington, KY Occupation General Manager, The Creek 100.9 FM
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case you’ve been living under a rock, let me remind you that Macon has our very own radio station – 100.9 The Creek, named after the mound-builders who settled our area, has been working hard to celebrate our heritage, promote community pride, amplify cool authentic local voices, and play the kind of music that hasn’t been heard on the radio here in years and years, if ever at all. The proliferation of corny, prefab radio stations filled with boring top 40 hits and cringeworthy DJs has caused most of us to forget that the tuner on our car radio even exists, so the fact that The Creek broadcasts live from Cherry Street every day is yet another in a long line of new Macon accomplishments to be proud of – and the station is flourishing under the guidance of General Manager Tony Doolin. Tony Doolin began working with The Creek as a consultant before accepting the positon of full-time station manager. Now, he and his wife Ashley (who works as an account executive for The Creek) are newly minted Maconites; they’ve lived here for only three months so far, yet they are fully submerged in middle Georgia music and culture on a daily basis. Tony
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grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, where he got his start in radio at age 16 – his high school buddy worked at a local station, so he started hanging out there, which led to an internship, which led to a part-time position as a studio engineer for Cincinnati Reds baseball games when a new station signed on in his hometown. He first got a taste of on-air glory during a rain delay that held up a Reds game – “We had to start playing music when they broke away from the network broadcast, and the first song I ever played on the air was Rick Astley’s ‘She Wants to Dance With Me’ – so my radio career started with a Rick Roll,” laughs Tony. “Actually, that’s a great metaphor for my entire radio career!” That’s self-deprecating humor from someone whose career has been so solid, focused, and impressive – after high school, Tony went on to college, where he majored in English Lit, minored in Broadcasting, and worked in radio throughout – “various stations, mainly rock and alternative, but I was bitten by the Americana bug in the mid 1990s and I’ve been very passionate about that format ever since,” Tony says. Americana is one of those terms that’s hard to define, but you know it when you hear it – basically, it refers to music
that has its roots solidly planted in the shared musical traditions (folk, country, blues, R&B, rock ‘n roll) of the USA. Rob Bleetstein, the radio veteran who coined the term in 1995, referred to it as “every element of country music that you no longer hear on country radio,” and that seems as accurate a description as anything. Tony’s enthusiasm and drive led to him hosting his own syndicated Americana radio show, “Americana Carnival,” on WSM-AM out of Nashville, a station most famous for being the radio home of the Grand Ole Opry. He left that job to work as program director for a station in Murray, Kentucky, where he met the woman who would become his wife. Prior to accepting the position here at The Creek, Tony worked for a Froggy radio station. Froggy, a brand of mostly mainstream-country radio stations all over the country, was started by radio legend Kerby Confer – he hosted a TV dance show in Baltimore in the 1960’s and was later immortalized in the movie “Hairspray” by John Waters, who worked for awhile as Kerby’s intern. Tony spent nearly five years with that radio station – “my on-air name there was Davey Croakett,” he said. “We did not get to pick the names.
Kerby had an entire list of frog-related names he’d assign.” In search of a new career challenge, Tony visited Kerby in Baltimore, where he expressed his need for a change of scenery; Kerby responded by sending Tony the press release for The Creek, and the rest is history – or, rather, current events. “I have the biggest crush on Macon, Georgia,” Tony says. “There’s such a spirit to the people here – such vitality, such energy. I’ve been able to see the growth downtown and hear stories about how far Macon has come in the last five years, and I’m very excited about where Macon is going in the next five years. All the renovations, all the downtown development – I think it’s going to be night and day in five more years, and being here on the ground floor of all that is very exciting.” As General Manager for The Creek, Tony wears a lot of different hats – he works with clients and makes sales calls, he’s involved in the creative aspects of producing shows, he holds programming and strategy meetings, and he spends every morning entertaining us on-air with Brad Evans, Hannah Moore, and a rotating cast of intriguing local folks. “It really is an all-encompassing job, which is exactly what I was looking for,” he says. “When you’ve been successful from a programming perspective or from a client’s perspective, you can see the growth that your radio station is responsible for, and that’s really satisfying.” Not to mention the fact that The Creek’s musical format is Americana-based, something Tony is passionate about. “I kinda have a chip on my shoulder about this station being successful,” he says. “I want to prove I’m right! And just recently an article came out about the second week of October, when Americana albums outsold mainstream country for the first time. That felt good to hear. This is a very exciting time for this format – I’ve said it before, and it’s not hyperbole: this is one of the most important radio stations in the country right now, and to be at the forefront of that is awesome.” When asked how it’s been working with Brad so far, Tony quickly responded with a stern “Next question!” – then he cracked up laughing. “Every day here is an adventure,” he said. “One of the most satisfying things to me is the fact that on the entire staff, I’m the only person with previous radio experience. These guys and gals are amazing – I would much rather have a staff full of personalities than a staff full of disc jockeys; these folks are so tied into the community here, and they all have a story to tell. I think that’s important.”
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My love for Bobby Rush has been widely documented. My love for him runs deep. It wasn’t long after I moved to Macon that I saw Bobby Rush play one of the most revered venues in Blues history, Adam’s Lounge. Adam’s Lounge is closed now, boarded up after 97 year-old George Adams passed away a few years back. I put in real time there. I went there alone, and shared moonshine and catfish with George more times than I can count. My good friend Bill Lucado introduced me to the place, and told me about it’s history, but the first time I witnessed what he was talking about was when Bobby Rush took the stage there. Raucous is the word that comes to mind. There was no AC, it was packed. The crowd was mostly black, except for the few white people Bill and I brought to the show. There are no stage lights, just a light bulb above the stage, and a star in white shag carpet where James Brown stood, BB King, Bobby Bland, Clarence Carter, and anyone who is anyone in the Soul and Blues world. When the show started, two beautiful ladies flanked Bobby Rush and well, right there in that dark room, filled with illegal booze and sweat and the smell of corn meal and perfume, he put on the best show I’ve ever seen. That was 10 years ago. I just saw him in Nashville a few weeks back and this 83 year old still has it. He blew Americana Fest away, and his new album Porcupine Meat is the best blues album put out this year, if not this decade. Run out and get it, and run and get your ticket to this show November 5 at The Capitol. I will be front and center. Bobby! It’s an honor to talk to you sir. I actually met you a few weeks back at Americana Fest in Nashville. Oh yeah man. I remember. I gave you a shout out on stage. I remember you guys. I bent over backwards to do this interview because I appreciate you falling into this record so much. I ain’t going to forget that man! I got to tell you. I get stopped on the street a lot to talk about this new station. And the first thing most of them mention is “Porcupine Meat.” It’s kind of become our theme song. (Laughs) I think we gonna sell this show out, what do you think Brad? I think we gonna do it! I want to go back to your early life. Tell me about growing up. First off all, my name is Bobby Rush, I was born in Louisiana. I moved to Arkansas with my daddy, who was a preacher and a pastor of a church. In the early ‘50s I moved to Chicago and started recording. And man, as there been a lot of recording since then. I’ve recorded 377 records since that day. I wan to remind our readers that you’re a young 83 years old. Do you remember that first record? Sock It Too Me Boogaloo was the first one. B Side was Things I used to be. That was close to 60 years ago. You spent a lot of those early years on the Chitlin Circuit. The first time I saw you was at Adam’s Lounge. I’ll never forget it. You had on these bright blue pants and a big ‘ole belt buckle. And you had those two dancers with you. I’d never seen anything like it. Ha ha. I bet you hadn’t Brad. Well, I somehow worked my way back to your dressing room, right off that main room. And you came in after the show. It was all hot in there. There was no AC. And you brushed up against me. You were sweaty so I
reached up to wipe your sweat off me, and you grabbed my hand and said “Hey! Don’t wipe that off, that’s Bobby Rush Sweat.” Man, you killin’ me. I don’t remember that episode, but I remember that show. And that sure enough sounds like me. I also remember those pants. But you know back in the day, everybody came through Adam’s Lounge. If you were an entertainer for black audiences back then. You played Adam’s. BB King, Junior Parker, Bobby Blue Bland. Everybody came through there. When you told me in Nashville that you saw me at Adam’s Lounge I knew you was the real deal man. I knew I loved you. And you were a kid back then. Would you have thought back there, at Adam’s Lounge that night, you’d be here, owning a radio station, playing Bobby Rush songs? Man, I got to say it feels like destiny, Bobby. You guys made a friend with me. Just like that night, I think Nashville thought ya’ll were part of the show. It was such a friendly thing, how we met, and I felt ya’lls love. That’s what it’s all about. Tell me about how you write a song. I feel like you are one of those artists that no one can cover. A Bobby Rush Song, is a Bobby Rush Song. Well, I just write about what I know Brad. What I see. And what I talk about. I’m a country boy, and I talk country talk. That’s what I write about. Most of the time, I write when I’m alone. A lot of good things come along when I’m driving. I always try to write in a fun way, so you can laugh about. Tell me about “Porcupine Meat.” That came to me about 35 years ago. It’s been in my head a long time. It’s like, you in love with someone, and they won’t love you back. You want to leave but you can’t. You should leave but you won’t leave. That’s porcupine
meat. It’s too fat to eat. You four guys. I enjoyed you so much when I was on the stage. I’d say “Too Fat to Eat” and ya’ll yell “To lean to throw away.” Man that was a fun show. (Laughs) I enjoyed that. One central theme in your songs is women. Tell me about that? I’m a married man. It’s a show. This is show business. Not a singing business, or a playing business, this is show business. I’m one of the last with a real show. I say some funny things, some are true some aren’t. But they probably happened to somebody. And that’s why people relate to the music. Please give us a Muddy Waters story. I have a thousand of those. Muddy was having his 33 year old birthday party. He invited me. I’m 20-21 years old. I was playing Walters Corner. We were on the west side of Chicago. I got there a little late. He called me Blood. When I got there he said “Blood, I been waiting on you.” He was sitting there with about 4-5 nice little ladies upstairs. They was half naked. I asked one how old she was, and one of them said they was 35, and one said they was 39. You know what I did, I turned around and snuck out the back door. They was way too old for me. I think about that today, they would be young today! Another thing is that you’ve been able to maintain a black audience. I think that I’m about the only one left. I’ve crossed over. I haven’t crossed out. And I think about that when I’m recording. I say what I want to say. I don’t think about trying to say something in a way the white people want to hear it anymore than I think about tyring to say things in a way the black people want to hear it. I just am who I am. I’m Bobby Rush. Yes Sir, You are. 11thHourOnline.com 23
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1. Must do in Macon... Check out a concert at Cox Capitol Theatre and Second Sunday at Coleman Hill. 2. An Upcoming Event Your Excited about attending? The next Downtown Open Air Market which I think will take place on December 3rd. 3. Must eat in Macon? Roasted Cafe for sure! Finchers BBQ, Rookery, and Circa for the sushi! 4. Hobbies? My most recent hobby is going out and shooting video and photos with a drone. I recently got licensed by the FAA so I have been shooting commercial projects and working on making a business out of it. 5. Tell us about a recent night out in Macon? I would have to say a favorite recent evening out was a few weeks back at Nu-Way’s 100th Birthday Party. There was good food and great music with the Grapevine playing in front of Terminal Station.
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It’s been fun to watch downtown Macon grow the past 6 years I’ve been here. Brandon Bish has done a great job booking music for us, Hubble and his crew are doing awesome things with the Cox, and the Creek 100.9 has been doing great things for the music community in Macon.
What do you like to drink: I honestly missed the days we had Natural Light in a bottle. Nothing like a cold, wonderfully blended and balanced American lager after work. Now, it’s usually an Espolon tequila on the rocks with a squeeze of lime. My least favorite drink to make: My least favorite drink to make is “something good” or “my favorite thing to drink”. It’s going to be a shot of jack if you ask me that question. How should we get your attention at the bar: All you have to do is sit or stand at the bar. I will get to you quickly, promise. What do you like about Macon: My favorite thing about Macon is the diversity of people. It’s been fun to watch downtown Macon grow the past 6 years I’ve been here. Brandon Bish has done a great job booking music for us, Hubble and his crew are doing awesome things with the Cox, and the Creek 100.9 has been doing great things for the music community in Macon. It’s great to see all of these new places opening up as well. What do I like to do when I’m not behind the bar: I like to travel. I got my passport and certification to dive a few years ago and it has been an absolute blast. Diver’s Supply in Macon is a great place with a great staff, and I highly recommend getting certified. I also enjoy eating copious amounts of food. 11thHourOnline.com 27
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The Art of Songwriting and “Schatzi Schatzi” discipline not to have the bad habits form. When you can make any change at any time versus going to a studio where you’re paying for that time, it’s good and bad. It can drag on if you let it, which is not a good thing. So I try to be as quick as possible, but we’re taking steps to change that in the future so it’s a more efficient process. Cameron: I guess what I learned is maybe for the next go round have all our ideas and go in and do it. Johnny: Now that it’s done I feel like the next time it’s going to be a lot quicker and I’ll know way more about what I want to do and how I want to do it. Which is already in the works. The only thing I’m waiting on right now is that I have a lot of lyrics to write, which is not something you can force. We have all the music ready for it.
There is no brevity to describe what makes Madre Padre’s music so enticing. Much of it may lie in the songwriting itself, their kinetic energy on stage, or the barrage of headbang worthy time changes. As with most of the band, Johnny Davis (guitar/vocals) and Cameron Latham (drums) have known each other since their teens, playing in different bands and even recording together. Madre Padre also includes Adam Butler (bassist), Seth Brown (guitar), and Jason Chapman (guitar). They are working on two new albums (one being acoustic) following up, Hits From the Bathroom Floor. I sat down with Johnny and Cameron to talk about their new album, the word schatzi, and living with band members. Johnny, you have a recording studio in your basement. How did that start? Johnny: I’ve been doing that ever since Iris was first forming. I was 13 and I was recording, using different programs. I was the guy that had to record the band because we never had money to go to the studio. We got all this equipment together and in 2006 I booked my first band, his band (Cameron’s) Awakener. Ever since then I’ve been recording as many people as I come in contact with who want to. Just friends basically. Not really clients. And I love doing it. That’s how I write songs too. I record as I write. And then we go back and rerecord them as we learn them. Tell me more about the songwriting process. Johnny: I write all the songs and record them as I write and then give them to the rest of the musicians. They have their own contributions, changes, and things. As we learn to play it, different aspects come out and other aspects are more diminished.
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Cameron: He’ll come up with an idea and he’ll send it my way. He’ll already have drums on it too.But in the end, the initial idea was still there but a lot of things change with the final product. What did you guys learn from doing Hits From the Bathroom Floor? Johnny: I think it got more honed. It’s more fine tuned and straightforward. Some [songs] got more in the progressive realm and I don’t really want to do that as much. I want it to be more straightforward rock. It was hard because three of us lived in the house together. That had it’s own challenges. Also, living where you record and write can form good habits and bad habits. But it takes
What do you think is going toGRANT’S be different about your new album? Johnny: I think it’s less progressive and abstract. It’s more guitar driven and straightforward and upbeat. It sounds more mature overall. It’s more concise, to the point, and I just really enjoy listening to it overall. I wouldn’t say more, but in a different way. It’s easier to get into. It cuts to the chase. Tell me about the German word you used for the the song “Schatzi, Schatzi”? Johnny: I was wondering if it was an actual word. I got it from a Mel Brooks movie, “Blazing Saddles”. The German character said that , Madeline Kahn. I thought it was cool. And I pretty much thought it meant baby. I was randomly writing and I met a German guy at The Rookery and asked, ‘Can you tell me, is this an actual phrase in German?’ He called it a ‘cute-ification’ of the word schatz. So it turns into a kind of cute way of saying baby. So the song’s called “Baby, Baby” but it’s “Schatzi, Schatzi.”
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live music 10/21: B. Keith Williams 10/28: Big Daddy & Co. 11/4: Uncle Earl & Friends
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SAT. OCT 29 COSTUME CONTEST!
Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd Place $1 Jello Shots all day!
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MacSabbath THURSDAY, OCT 27
Thursday
Ladies Night!
Friday 10/21 B. Keith Williams 20’S PUB Southbound Mojo BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE From Within BEARFOOT BEER GARDEN, 8PM Chesapeake Sons THE HUMMINGBIRD A Thousand Horses THE CRAZY BULL The band spent the summer opening for Jason Aldean and has charted their first No. 1, not likely to be their last. Effortlessly mixing country, drawling rock, high gospel harmony, low-country blue and old school soul into their own distinct sound. The band’s debut, Southernality is a 13-track Dave Cobb-produced album that has already given the Republic Nashville group their first major hit, with No. 1 single “Smoke.” Entertainment Weekly named A Thousand Horses “The 25 Non-Headliners to see this festival season” in April. With a high-octane style that echoes the likes of the Black Crowes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Rolling Stones, this South Carolina quartet’s show might burn your beard off. The Crossroads WILD WING CAFE
Saturday 10/22 Wild Horse AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Chainsmokin’ Hillbillies BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE
Radio Romance THE CRAZY BULL Lead vocalist Sam Hayes, guitarist Josh Gramling and drummer Moises Padilla are Radio Romance, a Nashville-based trio rapidly gaining a reputation for no-holds-barred honesty in their songwriting and a fresh, distinctive sound that owes as much to their musical differences as it does their common bond.
(Apparently the daytime manager was not informed of this activity) I looked over at Ronald, watched him brush off the sodium chloride and GMO remnants of my UN happy meal. Before I knew it, I was in a burger stand bomb shelter, witnessing Black Sabbath music, hilarious fast food lyrics, smoldering clown heads with laser eyes, a giant purple gumdrop bass player, and happy!
Caroline Aiken Band THE HUMMINGBIRD
Daniel Walker THE HUMMINGBIRD
Velvet Runway WILD WING CAFE
Friday 10/28
Sunday 10/23 Big Mike & the Booty Papas AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY 3-7PM ON THE DECK
Tues/Sun
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Live Music
10/21: Southbound Mojo 10/22: Chainsmokin’ Hillbillies 10/28: Yesterdaze Rock 10/29: Halloween Party w/Big Hairy Monster
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Big Daddy & Co. 20’S PUB Yesterdaze Rock BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE
Thursday 10/27
Drew Whitehead BEARFOOT BEER GARDEN, 8PM
Mac Sabbath COX CAPITOL THEATRE It was the Year of Our Lord 2013, and I was devouring a cheeseburger in a Chatsworth, CA franchise of a certain multinational fast food conglomerate which shall remain nameless. A crazed skull face painted, dirtbag, clown sat down beside me. This Skeletor reject introduced himself as Ronald Osborne and was familiar with my work. I was informed that Ronald, Slayer Mac Cheeze, Grimalice, and the Cat Burglar, were performing secret rock shows in the bunker-like basements of the local restaurants. But the time had come, he said, to bring drive-thru metal up from the “underground,” and he asked if I would consider becoming the manager. BAM! Abruptly we were thrown to the sidewalk.
Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band COX CAPITOL THEATRE Legendary drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, Jaimoe and his Jasssz Band play American music. They combine elements of Jazz, Blues, Rock-n-Roll, and R&B into a unique blend that captures the spirit and stirs the soul. Their repertoire ranges from new interpretations of classic tunes, as well as original songs that are classics in the making. Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band features Jaimoe - drums, Junior Mack - guitar and vocals, Dave Stoltz - bass, Bruce Katz keyboards, and some of the finest horn players of our time, including Paul Lieberman - sax, flute, and piccalo, Kris Jensen - sax and Reggie Pittman - trumpet. Check out the rest of the website and see what the Jasssz is all about. 11thHourOnline.com 35
A Thousand Horses FRIDAY, OCT 21
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The Pinx w/2 Finger Jester started playing acoustic shows as a duet THE HUMMINGBIRD with Joey Hollis, and quickly found a South The Pinx from 2007 til 2012 toured the Georgia following. After building a touring Southeastern U.S. incessantly, reaching band and graduating from GCSU, Tyler was Featuring: from Virginia to New Orleans, theirMatt showsBrantley ready Band, to take music full-time. The band has spilling into the streets where they often set since toured full-time since 2009 and has Analog Existence, Mopeland off fireworks for fans, sometimes between shared the stage with acts such as Luke and Driven TowardsBryan, Chaos. songs. They braved crowds of drunk zomCasey James, Brantley Gilbert, Josh bies in Savannah, broke up a street fight Thompson, Jason Michael Carroll, Blackberin New Orleans, and cheered on a couple ry Smoke, and many many more. having sex during their set in Tuscaloosa. They brought their rowdy bar mentality to Halloween Bash w/Opposite Box larger stages like the Cox Capitol Theater in THE HUMMINGBIRD Macon and Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse. They a genre-bending experimental rock band opened for Ben Harper and Relentless7 at from Chattanooga, TN known for high the request of Ben himself. You may have energy live shows and a seamless blend of even heard The Pinx during ESPN and Fox jazz, rock, funk, punk and prog – dubbed Sports highlights. The band surged forward, “weird rock” and “belligerent funk” – that is getting bigger offers. Then they took a often compared to acts like Frank Zappa, Mr. break.... Now, the Pinx are back. Lead singer Bungle and Parliament Funkadelic. exclaims, “It’s time to get back out there and play some goddamned Rock and Roll.” Wes Heath Opening are Macon’s favorite ‘80s cover WILD WING CAFE band 2 Finger Jester! Anthony Orio THE CRAZY BULL Chris Taylor WILD WING CAFE
Saturday 10/29 Halloween Party! Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place- $1 Jello Shots all day. 20’S PUB
TUES. OCT 18
Halloween Party w/ The Skeeterz AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Costume contest with cash and prizes!
Halloween Party w/ Big Hairy Monster BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE Nearly two albums worth of original music, as well as covers ranging from Thomas Dolby to Metallica, Cake to Peter Gabriel, and Zeppelin to Muse. Anything goes, and if you have an interesting request we might even give it a shot, although it may not sound anything like the original! Tyler Hammond Band THE CRAZY BULL He began playing the college scene all around the state of Georgia, collaborating with such local song-writers as Thomas Archer, Cole Taylor, Jordan Rager. Tyler first
Friday 11/4 Uncle Earl & Friends 20S PUB
Chris Taylor BEARFOOT BEER GARDEN, 8PM Free Lance Ruckus BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE Russell Dickerson COX CAPITOL THEATRE The Nashville native and Belmont University alumnus had quite the surprising summer with the incredible grassroots reaction to his current single, “Yours.” The power ballad was selected for Sirius XM’s The Highway Find program, which showcases new, and often times unsigned, artists to country music fans across the country. And with his song competing with artists such as Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan on the satellite radio station’s weekly Hot 45 countdown, and successfully reaching #15, listeners have spent the entire summer discovering Dickerson. In just a few short weeks, Dickerson’s fans have solidified him unanimously as the next big thing. Trey Teem and Drew Parker WILD WING CAFE
Saturday 11/5 Yesterdaze Rock AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Bobby Rush COX CAPITOL THEATRE Naming your album after a song entitled “Porcupine Meat” may seem a little unusual unless you’re Bobby Rush, who earned his first gold record in 1971 with a hit entitled “Chicken Heads.” Porcupine Meat is Rush’s debut release for Rounder Records, and one of the best recordings of his astonishing 60-plus year career. Rush has been honored with three Grammy nominations, as well as 41 nominations and 10 awards from the Blues Foundation, and Blues Hall of Fame. But make no mistake: Rush is not your typical octogenarian. At age 82, he exudes the energy of a 20 year old, and is on the road for over 200 dates a year. His renowned stage act features his famed shake dancers, who personify his funky blues and the ribald humor that he has cultivated during the course of his storied career. The Skeeterz BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE Wes & Ronnie WILD WING CAFE
Sunday 11/6 Anderson East w/Brent Cobb COX CAPITOL THEATRE A singer and songwriter whose music is a potent, heartfelt fusion of soul, rhythm & blues, gospel, early rock & roll, and a dash of country, Anderson East was born in 1988 in Athens, Alabama, a small town not far from Huntsville. As word of mouth spread about Anderson and his music, he crossed paths with producer Dave Cobb, who was at the controls for critically acclaimed albums by Sturgill Simpson and Jason Isbell. When Cobb launched his own label, Low Country Sound, distributed by Elektra Records, Anderson was brought on board, and his major-label debut, Delilah, was released in 2015. Brent Cobb has penned songs for several major label projects, including Kellie Pickler and Luke Bryan. And he’s now makeing a name for himself as a solo artist. The 24-year-old from Americus is now collaborating and playing with some of the
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