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THE INTERVIEW

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WEEKEND ADVENTURES WITH OCMULGEE OUTDOOR EXPEDITIONS

Q&A WITH ROYAL JOHNSON

BACK CITY WOODS PERPETUAL GROOVE PACKWAY HANDLE BAND

PLAYING THE HUMMINGBIRD’S 12TH ANNIVERSARY BASH

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In Case You Missed It T H I S & T H AT F R O M T H E L A ST T W O W E E K S

Mercer University Center for Collaborative Journalism Executive Director Tim Regan-Porter Awarded John S. Knight Fellowship Mercer University Center for Collaborative Journalism (CCJ) Executive Director Tim Regan-Porter was recently awarded a John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship for the 2017-2018 academic year at Stanford University.

This year, 18 journalists and innovators from around the world were selected as the 52nd class of journalism fellows at Stanford.

Journalism fellowships at Stanford began in 1966 with the idea of giving reporters and editors free run of the university in order to produce superb journalism. A $4 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in 1984 permanently endowed the fellowship, and the program was renamed for John S. Knight.

This year’s Fellows are the first who applied under a new “Teams and Themes” framework intended to guide collaboration toward tackling the biggest challenges facing journalism. Fellows submitted questions in one of five topic areas and will be teamed with those whose questions are in the same area. Regan-Porter’s question is “How might we use data about news stories and products to build stronger trust and attachment to news brands?”

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“I am thrilled to join this distinguished group of innovative journalists from around the world,” said Regan-Porter.

“This honor is a recognition of the accomplishments of CCJ’s students, faculty and partners. I look forward to returning to CCJ with new ideas, knowledge and connections to help the Center continue making a difference in Macon and in the field of journalism more broadly.”

Regan-Porter became the founding executive director of the CCJ on March 1, 2012. Previously, he was president and co-founder of Paste Magazine, the award-winning entertainment title that became the third-largest music magazine in the country.

Recognized as a “C-Level Visionary” in the Folio: 40, Regan-Porter architected and directed a website that trailed only Rolling Stone among print competitors, conceived and developed the viral phenomenon Obamicon.me, oversaw a successful print-to-digital transition and led social media efforts. He also wrote numerous cover stories for Paste, appeared regularly on CNN Headline News, and co-hosted a weekly radio show in Atlanta.

Pub Notes BRAD EVANS

Co-owner and founder of The 11th Hour and The Creek 100.9 I gotta say, The 11th Hour has been on point lately.

I don’t think I’ve ever been more proud of the content we are producing in this here paper than I have been these last several months. This is thanks in great part to the writers we have surrounding us right now and I want to thank them all. In February, we formed an editorial board for the first time in several years. Almost all the ideas formed during that meeting have found footing in our paper now, and I think we are so much better because of it. Thanks to everyone who took part in that meeting and to all the great writers who have come on board and starting writing for us. We have some other big changes in store over the summer that I think you’ll be pretty blown away by.

I Also want to thank 13WMAZ for partnering with The Creek 100.9 for our Top Five for the weekend. Make sure you check us out on “News at 5” on Thursdays, so you can find out about all the things you don’t want to miss for the weekend.

We’ve been doing this a long time now. I’m hearing we’ll soon be the only game left in town as far as entertainment news, here at the most exciting time in Macon’s recent history. I think back to Cherry Street on the day I first printed The 11th Hour. Man what a different place it was. I can’t wait to see what’s ahead. I hope you’ll stay tuned.

named “The Most Iconic Restaurant” in Georgia

Congratulations to our friends at H&H Soul Food, named “The Most Iconic Restaurant” for the state of Georgia by Thrillist, an online media brand specializing in food, drink and travel. To qualify, a place had to have been around for 30+ years (all have been in business since at least 1980) and still be a crowd favorite. Thrillist says they did extensive research and cross-country trips to discover the most “iconic” across U.S. The online magazine cited both the Allman Brothers and Oprah and labeled Macon a “charming southern town about an hour south of the ATL.” Hey, we’ll take it!

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SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Middle Georgia Roller Derby Demons, at Gray’s Gray-8-Skate; 6-9:30 p.m.

Kids get in free!

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Friday, June 2

Saturday 03

COMMUNITY/FAMILY Downtown Open-Air Market

CONCERT: Sofia Talvik at Ampersand Guild Hall

ART/COMMUNITY Renegade Ranaissance First Friday

NIGHTLIFE The Hummingbird Celebrates 12 years

9am-5pm. Come visit this up-and-coming market in downtown Macon for a day of eats and enjoyment. We will have over 40 vendors that are selling hand-made and home-grown goods. Our Facebook page will be showcasing some of our best vendors, so like our page to stay updated with our market. Stop by for lunch or an early dinner and choose from a variety of different food trucks. Bring the family and enjoy several different attractions for your kids including face-painting and more to come! You can even bring your dog to shop around. Everything from handmade soaps and lotions to vintage clothing; arts and crafts to edible treats. Support our local artisans.

Sofia Talvik at Ampersand Guild Hall. The [&] Guild Hall is pleased to present Swedish folk singer, Sofia Talvik, during her US tour, May 28th at 7:00 pm. $10 for Advance Tickets. $15 at the door. An event you won’t want to miss!

Unmistakably Nordic in flavor, Sofia Talvik somehow still conforms to American interpretations of her own original music, a North Sea siren blending sparkle and melancholy, creating a special niche of folk music that has been described as neo-folk. “Even though this young lady is from Sweden, I’d place her at the forefront of the American vanguard. One listen will tell you why and how.” - PopDose. The [&] Guild Hall i s located at 503 5th St.

Join Heidi Clinite and the Ampersand Guild for an off-the-grid arts experience like no other!

First Friday June 2 5pm-9pm and Saturday 11am-3pm at Ampersand Guild. Spend the day celebrating the arts of all kind at the Renegade Renaissance. Featuring a motley crew of visual artists, unique craft vendors, musical performances of original music, and regenerative practices such as Tarot card reading, henna temporary tattoos and yoga accompanied by a sitar player. Cash Bar Friday, Iced Tea Bar Saturday. Entry fee is $5/day or $8 for both days, kids get in free. Arm bands will be given each day for re-entry. For more info at www. ampersandguild.com/store/renegade

It’s crazy how time flies by. The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom will be turning 12 years old on June 3rd! Come out and have a great time with Tim and his friendly staff.

Participate in games like the 3x Irish Car Bomb Race and our Cornhole Tournament.

Outlaw will be providing delicious BBQ. The evening will also feature live music by Royal Johnson and The Pine Box Dwellers. Party starts at 2pm! Admission $5. Royal Johnson is a funky jazz and southern rock outfit quickly becoming a favorite in Central Georgia. Nearing completion of its second album, which is being recorded at Paul Hornsby’s Muscadine Studios.

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CONCERT Buddy Green Free concert with singer-songwriter Buddy Green.

Presented by Music and the Arts at Vineville United Methodist Church. 4-6 p.m. 2045 Vineville Ave.

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MOVIES: Summer Sundown Movie Series Join Parks and Recreation on May 26th at Central City Park from 8:30p-10:30p as we watch “Star Wars: Rogue One”. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, coolers and don’t forget your family. Popcorn and snow cones available while they last. Free event!

FIRST FRIDAY MACON PARKING GARAGE MEET #6 The car meet will be held at the top of the public parking deck beside Douglas Theatre on the corner of Martin Luther King Blvd & Mulberry street. This is a RAIN or SHINE event, if it is raining we will host at the top “covered” level of the parking deck. Free 7-11 p.m.

Saturday 27 COMMUNITY: Downtown Open-Air Market 9am-5pm. Come visit this up-and-coming market in downtown Macon for a day of eats and enjoyment.

We will have over 40 vendors that are selling handmade and home-grown goods. Our Facebook page will be showcasing some of our best vendors, so like our page to stay updated with our market. Stop by for lunch or an early dinner and choose from a variety of different food trucks. Bring the fmaily and enjoy several different attractions for your kids including face-painting and more to come! You can even bring your dog to shop around.

Sunday 28 CONCERT: Jazz in the Courtyard presented by the Douglass Theatre Free 7 p.m. ! This popular outdoor series returns! For the next three months, the front plaza comes alive with cool jazz for warm evenings.

FOR THE KIDS Hummingbird Feeder Workshop (Ocmulgee National Monument) 3 p.m. Kids can make a hummingbird feeder to take home. They can enjoy watching hummingbirds in their own backyard this summer! All ages Weclome! FREE! CONCERT: Sofia Talvik at Ampersand Guild Hall Sofia Talvik at Ampersand Guild Hall. The [&] Guild Hall is pleased to present Swedish folk singer, Sofia Talvik, during her US tour, May 28th at 7:00 pm. $10 for Advance Tickets. $15 at the door. An event you won’t want to miss! “Even though this young lady is from Sweden, I’d place her at the forefront of the American vanguard. One listen will tell you why and how.” - PopDose. 503 5th St.

Monday 29 ENTERTAINMENT: WWE Live at the Macon Coliseum 7:30pm. Championship Triple Threat Main Event. LUKE HARPER vs “The Phenomenal One” AJ STYLES vs WWE Champion BRAY WYATT. BECKY LYNCH vs Women’s Champion ALEXA BLISS. Tickets start at $18 with VIP packages available. MaconCentreplex. com

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Tuesday 30 KAROAKE: AP’s Hidden Hideaway with Chris Allen. 7 p.m.

Backporch Lounge 8 p.m.

TRIVIA: Bearfoot Tavern 7 p.m.

fun. Enjoy specials at local restaurants, listen to live music and walk through some of the art galleries.

Guests can travel from venue to venue listening to the sweet serenade of a guitar strum or the melody of a singer’s voice over a jazz tune. And on Fridays, you can stroll the streets with an adult beverage in hand!

COMMUNITY: Downtown Challenge Grant Announcement Party Presented by Community Foundation of Central Georgia at Macon Beer Company. Join the Community Foundation of Central Georgia as we celebrate 23 new and exciting Downtown Challenge projects that will help implement the Macon Action Plan. 345 Oglethorpe St Doors will open at 5:00. Program will begin at 5:30.

ART/COMMUNITY Renegade Renaissance 5-9 p.m. Join Heidi Clinite and the Ampersand Guild for an off-the-grid arts experience like no other! This alternative festival will feature a gallery exhibit of visual artists, a variety of craft and healthy lifestyle vendors, musical performances, and regenerative practices such as yoga, meditation, and henna tattoos.

Friday Only: Cash Bar! (21+ to drink). $5 for one day, $8 for 2-day pass. 503 5th Street (Second Floor)

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KAROAKE: 20’s Pub 8 p.m. - midnight The Hummingbird 8 p.m. - midnight TRIVIA: Wild Wing Cafe Questionary 7 p.m.

Locos: Trivia with Devin 8 p.m.

The Hummingbird 7 p.m.

Thursday 01 KAROAKE: 20’s Pub 8 p.m. - midnight Backporch Lounge 8 p.m.

TRIVIA: Just Tap’d 8-9 p.m.

Friday 02 COMMUNITY First Friday downtown Each month on First Friday, we celebrate Macon’s unique culture with music, live entertainment, and

CLASS Introduction to Digital Photography In this 3-hour workshop, Andy Carter will explain the secrets to taking a good photo for beginners. Topics will include a basic overview of the art and science of a good photo, the camera and lens, light and exposure, composition, and styles of photography. The class will begin with a lecture, followed by hands-on instruction, so make sure to bring your DSLR camera.

If weather permits, the class may go outside to take some photos. The fee for the class is $25. June 3, 1-4 pm. To register, visit http://www.the567center.org/ art-classes/ ART/COMMUNITY Renegade Renaissance 11-3 p.m. Featuring a gallery exhibit of visual artists, a variety of craft and healthy lifestyle vendors, musical performances, and regenerative practices such as yoga, meditation, and henna tattoos. Saturday Only: Iced Tea Bar!.$5 for one day, $8 for 2-day pass. Kids get in free! 503 5th Street (Second Floor)

KAROAKE: 20’s Pub 8 p.m. - midnight The Hummingbird 8 p.m. - midnight TRIVIA: Wild Wing Cafe Questionary 7 p.m.

Locos: Trivia with Devin 8 p.m.

The Hummingbird 7 p.m.

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KAROAKE: 20’s Pub 8 p.m. - midnight Backporch Lounge 8 p.m.

TRIVIA: Just Tap’d 8-9 p.m.

Friday 09 ART/CLASS Corks & Canvas Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine or other beverage to sip on, bring a friend, and learn to create an 11 x 14 painting. No painting experience required. An artist will guide you through the steps. $28 includes all materials for the class (except the wine), and the class lasts 2 and 1/2 hours. Space is limited. To register, call (478) 238-6051.

Saturday 10 COMMUNITY Drumming Circle at The Tubman 10-11 a.m. Every Second Saturday in 2017, the Tubman Museum will host African Community Drumming, which is a occasion when Museum guests can learn the different techniques, styles and rhythms of the art of African Drumming. These free sessions are open to all ages. Registration for each session is not required, but it iencouraged. 743-8544. 301 Cherry

Sunday 11 COMMUNITY/CONCERT: Beer & Hymns at Bearfoot Tavern Free 6-8 p.m. Hosted by Highland Hills Baptist Church, we will fill the evening with songs that stir our souls. Hymns and popular tunes. Our events will be casual and filled with good food and delicious beverages. All are welcome.

COMMUNITY/CONCERT: Second Sunday featuring The Quaildogs Free 6-8 p.m. (Coleman Hill) Presented by Bragg Jam. Quaildogs breathe life into a distinctive brand of alt-country that recalls the genre’s heyday as a potent ‘90s niche, while at the same time reveling in classic, freewheeling rock & roll.

Bring chairs, picnic, beverages available for purchase.

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Sunday 11 COMMUNITY Hay Day at The Houase Come visit Hay House for FREE on Hay Day June 11, 2017 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Hay Day is a biannual event that is FREE and open to the public. Come see an array of exhibits, ongoing restoration and make a craft. This event is family friendly and is appropriate for people of all ages.

Thursday 15 COMMUNITY: Design, Wine & Dine presents Designer Showhouse, Tastings, Seminars & More June 15-25, Historic Macon Foundation’s annual seven-day sensory celebration which features experts from all over and all backgrounds in the areas of design, crafted beverages, and food.

FIND NEW IDEAS IN HISTORIC PLACES AT THIS YEAR’S DESIGN HOUSE Historic Macon is pleased to announce that this year’s Design House will be the Porter House on Wesleyan College’s campus. Tours will take place 11am-7pm June 16-18 and 23-25, and 11am2pm June 19-22.Design House tour tickets are $20 per person and include admission to the Design House and coffee and tea provided by Jobelle Coffee. Tickets can be purchased online or in store at Travis Jean and Previews Interiors.

Friday 16 COMMUNITY: Design, Wine & Dine presents “The Art of Southern Charm” with Bravo TV star Patricia Altschul 3-4pm t The Porter House at 231 Tucker Road $25/ticket. Meet author and Bravo TV’s Southern Charm cast member Patricia Altschul during a book signing at the historic Porter House. Mrs. Altschul recently published The Art of Southern Charm, an essential lifestyle guide. Tickets include a copy of Mrs. Altscul’s The Art of Southern Charm. DesignWineandDesign.org COMMUNITY: Design, Wine & Dine presents Villa al Festa 5-7pm at Villa Albicini at 150 Tucker Road, $75/ticket. Explore the Villa Albicini during the premier event of Design, Wine and Dine with honored guest and Bravo TV star, Patricia Altschul. The Villa Albicini is one of Macon’s most iconic works of architecture. Both Neel Reid and Philip Schutze worked on the home to create one of the most unusual and spectacular buildings in Macon’s architectural portfolio.

During Villa al Festa, guests will be able to enter this home that is rarely open to the public. Tickets include entry to this exclusive property for a cocktail reception with gourmet refreshments and full bar.

Saturday 17 CONCERT: Marcus King Band at The Big House 8-11 p.m. Outdoor concert on the lawn of the Allman Brothers Band Museum. Admission $20. Operating within the fiery brand of American roots music that Marcus King calls “soul-influenced psychedelic southern rock,” the album highlights King’s gorgeous, rough-hewn vocals, soaring guitar work and heartfelt songwriting all amidst a group of masterful musicians who, together, are quickly becoming one of the country’s most sought after live acts.

COMMUNITY: Design, Wine & Dine Presents Wine Tasting with Alan Bass 3-4pm at The Porter House, $30/ticket. Join wine connoisseur Allan Bass for a wine tasting on the lawn of the Porter House. Allan will share his passion for wine and inspire a new appreciation for the beverage among wine novices and self-proclaimed experts alike. DesignWineandDesign.org

$40/ticket. Richie Jones of Downtown Grill shares his expert knowledge of the bourbon’s many complexities on the lawn of the Porter House. Guests will taste a diversity of flavor notes in a variety of whiskies.

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TOURS Rock Candy Tours Rock Candy Tours offers Macon music history walking tours every Friday and Saturday plus a variety of private tour opportunities. Please make reservations 24 hours in advance, call 478.955.5997.

COMMUNITY: Bourbon Tasting with Richie Jones 7-9pm at The Porter House at 231 Tucker Road

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NATIVE/NEW Meet Lamar Burns Native Wrightsville, GA Occupation Retired, Civil Service

Note: this is from a longer piece of recorded oral history I did with my dad, who is the best storyteller and baddest-ass badass I know. He was born in Wrightsville, Georgia and later moved to Warner Robins to work at the base, where he met my mother. The two of them moved to Macon after they got married, and have lived in the same little house in Bloomfield for 45 years. –Traci Burns All the friends I used to have, they’re dead now. The things I was doing back then, the kind of life I was living, it was dangerous. The friends I had, they didn’t have no sense. They didn’t have sense enough to know that you can’t just keep doing and doing, you got to take care of yourself and do a little at a time and last a lot longer. Or else do it all and be gone.

Where they’d go out four or five nights a week, I’d make my week at work, go out on Friday and Saturday, and Sunday I’d come home and stay with my mama and eat them good groceries and I’d be ready to go to work on Monday. I tried to tell them, that hard living would kill a bear. You can’t do it. You got to take care of that old body some, look after it and give it so much time every day. Everybody should.

We went to a square dance and we had a borrowed car. There was four of us – me and some guy, the guy that owned the car’s brother, and then two more friends.

We were drinking. We were coming home from a square dance and the dang state patrol stopped us. I seen ‘em, they turned around and I knew they was coming. We had some liquor in the car. I pulled over, slipped back and got in the

back with the other three. The car was left running and all of us was sitting in the back. The state patrol come up and shined his light in and didn’t see nobody, then they shined the light in the back and it was four somebodies back there. He said he’d been a state patrol twenty years and he never had stopped a car before that didn’t have a damn driver. He wanted to know who was driving it and wouldn’t nobody admit it. Finally I recognized the state patrol – I was working at the VA hospital and he’d been a patient in the hospital, plus he’d married a girl from my hometown of Wrightsville. He recognized me, so I told him I was driving. He let us go, but he didn’t let me drive. He said “You sit right where you at, let one of these older fellers drive.” That was one nightmare that we got by, but we got by.

Another time we went to a dance – the only time I can ever recall getting my brother to go out. He got high, and I thought he was too high to drive and I asked him to let me drive him home. He did, and on the way between Cochran and Dublin I failed to dim my lights to an automobile and come to find out it was the State Troopers. I drove on down,

stopped, and was taking a pee on the back bumper and I seen the lights pull up and I just kept letting it flow. It was two State Patrol and I told them what happened and they politely led me away and locked me up and let my brother go on home. My brother come got me the next morning, though. He come got me out of jail.

My daddy used to make moonshine in Wrightsville.

I put him in the business. I give him the money, and I give him a car. I’d bring the liquor back on weekends. I’d bring two cases back, and the man that run the station down there – I lived on the dormitory on base – I’d pull up there and tell them I wanted to fill my car up with gas, and they’d get the liquor out, and they’d take out part and just give me the rest in cash. Anyway, I kept a gallon in the dormitory, and I kept the happiest maids. They’d all be gathered in my room when I come home. They’d shine my shoes. We lived right up from the civilian club, and that good liquor – whoo! – you could take one drink of it and feel it in your toenails.

One Christmas I got high as a kite and was headed home down Davis Drive from a dance, and I met the cops and run them off the road. They went in a ditch. I straightened up and was going on ahead and here they come to pull me over. They said that I got out of the car and walked up to them – I’m six foot two – and they said I stood between them, put my arms around each one of them, and said “Could you fellas show me a place where I could spend the night?” and they said “Yes sir, we certainly can.” They locked me up. I had on a new sportcoat and a new tie. It was cold out, and that liquor had me embalmed. I laid down and they said – they told the judge this, they said I was the sweetest drunk they’d ever locked up. My only request was “Would you fellas get me up at seven where I can be to work by eight?” and they said “Yes sir, we will,” and really and truly they come and woke me up at seven. I still had my necktie on and it wasn’t even wrinkled.

Right after this, me and my buddy had gotten a blind date and we taken the girls down there to a club on Highway 96, and I’d been drinking and he had too, but they was in the back, and coming back, the blue lights got behind me again. I said “Lord have mercy, they can’t get me again. It ain’t been two weeks since the last time. They’ll put me under the jail.” So I thought real quick, and I told that girl, my date, I said “Pretend like you’ve got appendicitis or something.” She laid down and went to groaning and moaning, and the troopers pulled up side of me and I said “I got somebody sick here, we need to get to the hospital!” and they said “Follow me!” Right through Warner Robins I went, wide open. When we got to the back of the hospital, I tried to jump on the ramp with the girl, and she weighed about as much as I did, and I fell.

The troopers helped me get her in there, they was standing in there waiting, and there was a phone booth right there at the emergency room. I made like I was calling Dr. Albert, I had my hand on the phone, you know, I wasn’t really talking to nobody, but I stuck my head out and said “He said he’d be here about thirty minutes! Thank you fellas, preciate it!” and they left. In the meantime they had that girl in there with a white sheet over her and they was working on her. I said “Betty!” – her name was Betty, I still remember it – I said “It’s okay!” and she come out from under that sheet so fast. Them damn emergency room people like to died. I got a bill from my insurance for an emergency room visit after that.

Your mama straightened me up. I realized it was time to be a man and forget all that stuff. I was a man and I needed to start acting like one, for my mama, for my wife, and then you come along and I had to straighten up for you, too. I just decided to be a man and start looking after myself and doing what was right. I’m still trying.

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DISCOVER THE OCMULGEE! We are open on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and by appointment Monday through Friday. Prices are $40 (excluding taxes and fees) per person for the Quick Float and $60 (excluding tax and fees) for the Half Day. Children under 10 in a canoe are free, and dogs may float in a canoe with their person.

“If you can find a way to follow your passion and do what you love, you should always do that,” – that’s solid advice from Kathleen O’Neal, owner of Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions and living embodiment that it is absolutely possible to build a successful life this way. Kathleen grew up paddling the Ocmulgee, first with her parents and later as a high school student at Mt. de Sales; while in college at Sewanee in Tennessee, she took up canoeing and kayaking as part of the college’s team. This led to her being recruited for a position as a raft guide on the Ocoee, Chattooga, and Nantahala Rivers while in college.

“I loved that job,” Kathleen says, “but after doing it for awhile, I realized that unless you owned the company, there was limited potential for advancement there – so I went to law school and did the corporate thing for awhile.”

She pauses, then laughs, “I had this misguided idea that I had to grow up!” After working in the corporate world for awhile, Kathleen began to feel a little burnt out; she challenged herself to consider when it was that she’d been happiest, and the answer was clear – she’d felt truly fulfilled while working as a river guide, so her next step was to figure out how to make that career fulfillment a consistent part of her life.

Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions, Macon’s original and locally-owned canoe and kayak rental service for the Ocmulgee River, is now in its fourth successful year of business. It’s clear that Kathleen made the right career choice, not just for her own happiness, but for locals and visitors to our area alike, all of whom praise Kathleen’s knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendly demeanor when it comes to all things river related. First-time floaters find themselves re12 MAY 26 - JUNE 9, 2017

assured and, at the end of their excursion, are always bubbling with enthusiasm at what a good time they’ve had and how they can’t wait to book their next float. “One of my very favorite things,” says Kathleen, “is seeing people paddle up at the end with a smile on their face, saying ‘That was GREAT!’” OOE makes floating a breeze: you decide if you want to float via canoe or kayak, and then choose from a handful of predetermined float times on Saturday and Sunday (during the week, time options are more open; you’ll need to call to make arrangements). Next, you choose your trip.

The Quick Float, OOE’s most popular expedition, takes 1-3 hours and is a great introduction to paddling. “There’s nothing overly challenging for a novice,” says Kathleen, “and there’s enough current to carry you.” The Half Day Adventure is a longer trip, from Pope’s Ferry to Amerson River Park, and includes the thrill of Class 1 rapids. For both trips, OOE provides your boat, paddle, life jacket, and a sweet treat waiting for you at the finish – you just need to provide sunscreen, snacks, drinks, and your sense of adventure. The Quick Float is $40 per person, and the Half Day Adventure is $60; a 10 percent discount is offered for college students, military, and seniors 65 years old and up, and groups of 10 or more receive a 15 percent discount.

Summertime brings with it several special floating opportunities – there’s the Macon Beer Company co-sponsored Boats & Brews tour, happening on June 3 and 17, July 15, and August 19. Adventurers start their day at 11 am at Macon Beer Company, where they load into an OOE shuttle bus and head to their choice of kayak or canoe on

the river. After a leisurely paddle, exit the river at 2 pm to be transported back to Macon Beer Company for a sack lunch and some delicious brew tastings, complete with your own souvenir MBC pint glass. And the Full Moon Floats, which start at 7 pm on June 10, July 8, August 5, and September 9, allow you to experience the beauty of a full moon in a whole new way – by seeing its luminous reflection in the Ocmulgee while floating in a glow-stick festooned kayak. All of these events are wildly popular and will fill up fast; visit OOE’s website at www.ocmulgeeoutdoorexpeditions.com for pricing information and to book your spot early.

Kathleen O’Neal’s passion for what she does is contagious; her commitment to helping people get out on the Ocmulgee and experience the area in a whole new way has planted the seeds of advocacy and appreciation in many a novice floater. “I love this river,” she beams, “and I want everybody to love it – it’s really that simple. The more people see the river from a new perspective, the more invested they are in it – it’s just different seeing it from the inside.

You get to know the currents, the eddies, the flows – you just become part of it!” If you haven’t had a chance to experience the Ocmulgee firsthand – or if it’s been awhile since you’ve been out there – give Kathleen a call, and make this the summer for you to get out there and see what you’ve been missing.

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“People from all over the country come for this particular class

and I took the opportunity to give a P.R. speech for Macon,” Crow-

ley says. “It was cool, everyone was nodding their head, but when

I was done, someone in the class from Warner Robins made the comment, ‘But don’t go downtown or you’ll get shot.’ “

Much eye-rolling, Crowley adds, ensued.

BIBB COUNTY

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HOMICIDE RAPE ROBBERY AGG. ASSAULT ARSON BURGLARY LARCENY AUTO THEFT

28 52 304 369 67 1982 5816 604

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LARCENY: The theft of personal property.

Larceny and other non-violent offences are labeled as “economic behavior” by many criminologists.

Beware the Bogeyman: The Reality of Crime in Macon

BY STACEY NORWOOD

“No matter how much MFs hate me, I gotta keep my eyes on the prize!! Ain’t nothing stopping me!!”

– Arika “Lottie Dottie” Jarrell, March 26, 2014

Arika Jarrell never saw them coming. Long after the witching hour had passed on May 29, 2014, shots rang out from behind Jarrell’s Fairburn Avenue home, and the aspiring young rapper went out much as the lyrics of her songs suggested she had lived – in a hail of gunfire.

Though her body wouldn’t be discovered until the next day, the 23-yearold better known as “Lottie Dottie” and a companion, Ralph Heard, were found shot to death in Jarrell’s bright teal, bullet-riddled Chevy Malibu.

The motive in the 3 a.m. ambush was likely robbery. Lottie Dottie was known to carry a significant amount of cash, investigators would later say in news reports, and by the time the smoke cleared four men would sit in a jail cell facing murder charges and three would lay dead in the county morgue. Lottie Dottie had apparently managed to shoot, and ultimately Lottie Dottie 18 MAY 26 - JUNE 9, 2017

kill, one of the attackers who came for her in the darkness on that spring night, just six days’ shy of her 24th birthday.

A still from Young Jeezy’s video “Where I’m From”

We Turned a Corner in 2014

Though Rolling Stone fairly rhapsodized about the “treacherous streets of Macon, Georgia” a year later in a 2015 write-up, the reality of street gangs asserting ruthless control over portions of the city appears, at least on the surface, to be more myth than fact. Hip-hop musician and one-time Macon resident Young Jeezy returned to his home turf that year to film a video for the single “Where I’m From”, shooting much of the footage just a few city blocks away from where Lottie Dottie had been gunned down the year before.

Jeezy’s high-end production depicts Macon as a city full of “gangs, guns, drugs” and Crips. “Bitch I been bangin’,” says an authentic-looking “extra” in the video’s opening scenes. By stark contrast, Lottie Dottie’s selfmade Youtube music videos seem forlornly low-level – and oddly, more realistically gritty because of it. But they are variations on a similar theme. Shot a scant two years before her murder, “I Get That Money” seems a foreboding requiescat in pace for the “female John Gotti,” who sings of keeping her hustle up and her game-face on in a never-ending “paper chase.”

What remains hazy is how much of the musical message is ripped from real life and which parts are pure artistic license. Those who live on Lottie Dottie’s side of the tracks in Macon might be inclined to echo Jeezy’s lyrical assertion that you “might have to kill just to live where I’m from.” Others in neighborhoods where the houses are nicer, the cars are newer and the faces more caucasian, might be inclined to dismiss such claims as glorifying violence for the sake of selling a record. Guardians of those streets tend to err on the side of caution.

A 2015 National Gang Report published by the FBI breaks down gangs into three categories: Street gangs, prison gangs, and OMGs (Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs).

Though each has their unique criminal branding and mode of operations, the report says, they each rely on violence and varying criminal enterprises to sustain their power base. Ill-gotten gains stem from drug trafficking, prostitution, larceny, and offences of a similar ilk, setting the stage for secondary related crimes – like homicide.

Lottie Dottie’s murder is significant, local lawmen say, in that it was one of the last of its kind in Macon’s ongoing crimelogue. Sheriff David Davis says though the triple homicide bears the suggestion of gang activity, “we turned a corner on gang-related homicides in 2014.”

In that year, investigators began seeing more domestic-related homicides, the sheriff says, most often stemming from some sort of personal dispute. “There are no absolutes,” the sheriff admits, but by and large, the street gang activity in Macon-Bibb appears to be less organized and more an “association mainly of geographics.

“You’ll see somebody today that may be a Houston Avenue Crip, but then he moves to Gray Highway and becomes a Gray Highway Blood.” Tennis shoes dangling from power lines, warning “tags” spray-painted on build-

ings and other turf-defining markers aren’t a common sight in Macon, he says – which is not to downplay the threat of such potentially combustible criminal activity or to deny its existence. But criminal statistics don’t suggest a sinister underbelly of any sort in Macon, really.

Rather, the only criminal bogeyman to come creeping out from under the bed at night in Macon seems to be a tiresome, uphill battle against poverty and diminished resources.

Looking side by side at violent versus non-violent crimes tallied in Macon-Bibb from 2014 to 2016, the seesaw falls heavily on the side of property crimes, larceny and other offences that many criminologists define as “economic behavior.” At a glance, U.S. Department of Labor reports support the notion. As of March of this year, the unemployment rate in Macon remains at 5.2%, a grudge-point that hovers above the national average of 4.5% for the same time period.

The Why Is Tricky

Which isn’t to say that Macon’s star isn’t regaining its luster. Employment rates here have continued to climb since 2016 – a few hiccuppy months along the way notwithstanding. The crime-toll tells its own story.

In the corner-turning 2014 – a year after city and county governmental divisions consolidated – crime decreased overall in 58% of reported categories. That trend has continued into 2015 and 2016.

“In the homicide category, Bibb County Sheriff ’s deputies and investigators worked eight less homicides in 2016 than the previous year, with four of those homicides deemed justifiable. Of the 20 homicides investigated in 2016, ninety percent or 18 of those cases have already been solved. Of the 48 homicides over the past two years, 46 or 96% have been solved,” reads a statement issued in February of this year by the Macon-Bibb Sheriff ’s Department. “In additional major crime categories, including rape, robbery, aggravated assault, arson, burglary, larceny and auto theft, Bibb County experienced a seven percent drop in reported crime in 2016.”

The decrease comes as undeniable and welcome news to those dedicated to revitalizing Macon from the center out. NewTown Macon President Josh Rogers says how frequently he asked about “the crime downtown” in presentations to local civic clubs is a touchstone barometer for the reality of crime rates as well as the perception of it. In recent memory, he says, he’s only been asked that question once – at an event in Warner Robins.

Darin Crowley, a Macon resident works at Warner Robins Air Force Base, received a similar response after making an impromptu, pro-Macon speech at a recent work-related seminar.

“People from all over the country come for this particular class and I took the opportunity to give a P.R. speech for Macon,” Crowley says. “It was cool everyone was nodding their head, but then when I was done,

someone in the class from Warner Robins made the comment, ‘Don’t go downtown or you’ll get shot.’ “ Much eye-rolling, Crowley adds, ensued. Crowley – who was raised “all over” in a military family – relocated his family to Macon last year after living in Warner Robins for 10 years or so. Though he extols the upside of living in Houston County, including the diversity of shopping and recreational options, his family has found Macon to be a perfect fit.

“Comments like that are sort of typical – those kinds of misconceptions about Macon,” he says, adding, “The ‘why’ is tricky.”

And perhaps unfairly warped. Recent crime statistics released to local media show a 20% increase in violent crimes in Houston County overall from 2015 to 2016, with the majority being reported inside the confines of Warner Robins. Likewise, the same reporting period shows an increase in aggravated assaults, rapes, and robberies. Homicides doubled – from 3 in 2015 to 6 in 2016.

Albeit, that remains almost one-third fewer than the 20 homicides on the books in Macon-Bibb for 2016.

Nonetheless, the website Neighborscout.com gives both Macon and Warner Robins less than stellar ratings with regard to crime rates. In its overall crime index with 100 being the “safest,” - Warner Robins rates a 3 (i.e., safer than 3% of U.S. cities), while Macon’s mirror crime index is 8. The website, which gathers and analyzes community data from all over the country, includes among its clients the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Each Crime section per community report also calculates the mathematical chances of becoming a victim of violent crime, comparing the number of crimes reported through local, state and federal agencies per 1000 people.

According to Neighborgoodscout.com, anyone in the state of Georgia has a 1 in 264 chance of falling prey to violent crime. Those who live in Warner Robins are given a 1 in 179 margin of risk of falling prey to violent crime.

In Macon, that gap dangerously narrows to 1 in 113.

It’s a gap Sheriff Davis says his department will continue to focus on, but adds the importance of focusing on the positives.

Rather than attempting to “unring the bell” of misperceptions, Davis and his department are committed to doing what they best: “To detect and find out who did it,” increasing outreach and crime prevention programs, and focusing in particular on property crimes.

“Macon has always seems like it’s had a grudge against itself,” says Sheriff Davis, who was born and raised here. “People from here will say, ‘this ain’t the Macon I knew.’ They want to accentuate the negative to advance their own agendas and crime is an easy thing to latch onto…it feeds on that perception.”

It’s a sentiment Crowley echoes, adding his family is thriving here, and that they embrace the diversity of living in a community that is “inner-woven with neighborhoods where you see different kinds of people. We’re so glad we moved here.”

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Outdoor seating available. 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.

478-305-7703 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.

NuWay Weiners An iconic Macon restaurant featuring the famous red hot dog. In 1916, Greek American James Mallis opened a hot dog stand in Macon named “Nu-Way Weiners.”Established the same year as Nathan’s Famous hot dog stand in New York City, Nu-Way is one of the oldest hot dog restaurants in the United States. The New York Times declared Nu-Way to be the “king” of the slaw dog “hill”.

Nu-Way also serves other breakfast and lunch items, including pancakes, grits, sandwiches, and hamburgers. BLD $ Over ten locations throughout Central Georgia 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

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BREW PUBS Ocmulgee Brewpub They curate the best brews, gourmet burgers, super food salads and hand cut fries in town, served by friendly & knowledgeable staff. Ocmulgee Brewpub selects only the finest grains, hops, yeast, and Macon water (best tasting in the country) to form their brews inspired by the river at the heart of Macon. LD $ 484 2nd Street

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Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen Brewpub offering handcrafted beer, honest food and a family friendly urban arcade! An eclectic menu features fish ‘n chips, Bánh mì sandwiches and mouth-watering brisket. Open 11am-10pm.

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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!

PIZZA 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.

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Friendly, and lively, and filled with all kinds of great people, IVP is a one of a kind Macon experience. LD • BAR $ 2396 Ingleside.

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

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.

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LUNCH SPOTS Harp & Bowl Le Bistro From quinoa bowls to acai bowls, hormone free sandwiches and fresh seasonal salads. Featuring a massive fresh juice bar; Kefirs, young green coconuts, salads, soups, smoothies, teas, desserts, fresh fruit, homemade pies, American pound cake, creams, and homemade sauces. We also offer nutrient-dense vitamins, mineral supplements from Body Ecology. BL Open Mon-Fri 8am2:30pm. 520 Mulberry St 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 El Camino A small taqueria and tequila bar located next to the Cox Capitol Theatre.

Featuring gourmet tacos, fresh salads and specialty tortas. Full bar. LD $-$$. Open until 10 p.m. 382 Second Street.

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. 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 handson training facility for the culinary students at Helms College’s Polly Long Denton School of Hospitality. To view the quarterly menu visit Edgarshospitality.com/menu.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK Sunday, May 28 Hummingbird Feeder Workshop (Ocmulgee National Monument) 3 p.m. Kids can make a hummingbird feeder to take home. They can enjoy watching hummingbirds in their own backyard this summer! All ages Weclome! FREE!

Sat, June 10

10 am and lasts an hour and a half. $20 includes all materials for the class and a snack. To reserve your child’s spot, call (478) 238-6051.

Or, you can register online at http://www.the567center.org Drumming Circle at The Tubman 10-11 a.m. Every Second Saturday in 2017, the Tubman Museum will host African Community Drumming, which is a occasion when Museum guests can learn the different techniques, styles and rhythms of the art of African Drumming. These free sessions are open to all ages.

Registration for each session is not required, but it is encouraged.

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Mon, June 19 Kool-Aid & Canvas (567 Center for Renewal) At Kool-Aid & Canvas, an artist takes children step-by-step through the process of creating a fun painting with acrylic paints on a real canvas. The students learn a variety of painting techniques to inspire them in their own creative endeavors. The workshop starts at

Young Artist Camp Ages 7-12 (June 19-23 and July 17-21, 9:00 am-4:30 pm) The 567 Center is excited to announce its very first summer art camp! In this week-long camp, kids age 7-12 will learn the essential principles that every artist knows to create art. As they learn, they'll create fun art

projects in a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, and mixed media. Space is limited.

Cost: $200 per child per week ($170 per week for members), includes all supplies. $50 per child per week for aftercare. Visit the567center.org

Fri, June 23 Summer Sundown Movie Series Presents “Secret Life of Pets” Join Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation on June 23rd at Tattnall Square Park as we watch the "The Secreat Life of Pets" from 8:30p-10:30p. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, coolers...and don't forget your family :) Free Popcorn and Snow Cones while they last! Free event.

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The Scene THE SCENE OP-ED

AROUND TOWN

- A REVIEW OF -

SHAKEY KNEES Music fans of all ages, genders and demographics took over Centennial Olympic Park this past weekend in order to see the phenomenal acts that were there for the 2017 Shaky Knees Music Festival.

From Friday afternoon to Sunday night, attendees were treated to some of the best musicians the industry had to offer, some with huge critical acclaim, and others right on the cusp of greatness. The atmosphere was electric as the bands performed to thousands of individuals hanging on every note being played. Being a novice at the onslaught of music that I was going to hear, a good friend of mine informed me about his music festival policy: Treat it like a buffet. Try a little bit of everything. So that’s exactly what I did and it worked out perfectly.

Friday May 12th Cage The Elephant, an American rock band formed in Kentucky, was the first band I was able to see when I arrived at the festival. Early in their career, the band relocated to London, England in 2008 just before their first album was released and that decision shines through the entire band. They were the only band to have their performance broadcast in black and white on the two enormous screens located on each side of the Peachtree stage, which made the performance look like retro concert footage. Lead singer Matthew Shultz strutted around with the stage presence of Mick Jagger and the energy of a three year old petulant child. His aura and the fluidity of his movements held the crowd spellbound.

Saturday May 13th The smell of food trucks and the sounds of excited festival participants greeted us far before we reached the gates of the festival as we arrived for what was to be an epic day of performances on all three stages at the event (Peachtree, Piedmont and Ponce). The organizers of the festival laid out the stages in a way where the listener wasn’t fighting to hear the music from that stage they were at which added a bit of intimacy of the experience between the artist and the fan.

I sat down with Fantastic Negrito in the Shaky Knees press lounge prior to his performance on the Ponce stage and he seem focused and excited for the performance he was about to give. He did not disappoint. Taking the influence of Prince’s eclectic fashion on stage and portraying the power of what critic are calling Black Americana, he performed some of the songs from his Grammy award winning album The Last Days Of Oakland, including the classic Lead Belly song “In The Pines.”

His performance will add to the meteoric rise through the contemporary blues ranks that he has been on this year.

One of the best performances of the entire weekend was not held on the main Peachtree stage. It was held on the smaller, more intimate Ponce stage presented by Criminal Records. Lewis Del Mar, the experimental pop duo consisting of singer and guitarist Danny Miller and drummer and producer Max Harwood, dominated the festival during their phenomenal set.

Possibly the highlight of their show was their rendition of Kanye West’s Runaway.

The energy that was exchanged between the artists and the listeners during that moment was rich with excitement.

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Sunday May 14th Ryan Adams took to the Piedmont stage late in the afternoon and put on a show that rivaled any show put on at either the Peachtree or the Ponce stage. With small box televisions placed strategically across the stage, Ryan’s performance was exceptional. He played all of the hits including Come Pick Me Up, laughed and joked onstage with the audience, and was one of the more personal shows that I witnessed during the weekend.

Shaky Knees Music Festival 2017 was a great example of how to bring music from every corner of the industry together at one event. From electronic dance music complete with intricate light shows to stripped down rock and roll, the appetite of the musician at the heart of every festival attendee for an unforgettable listening experience was fulfilled without fail and left the crowd eagerly anticipating the line up for next year.

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Interview with Jamie Saunders

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Q&A WITH ANDY JOHNSON OF

Royal Johnson has become one of the most beloved bands here in the Middle Georgia area, and we here at The Creek and The 11th Hour were fortunate enough to sit down with the band’s Andy Johnson. Johnson is a founding member of the group along with guitarist Chance Royal, and together the two have carved out an impressive following in the Georgia music scene.

Royal Johnson will be playing at the Hummingbird Stage & Taproom on Saturday, June 3, so come out for a cold one and a funky good time!

Being from the Middle Georgia area, what was your earliest musical influence?

I can remember being a small kid, and hearing my Dad playing Lynyrd Skynyrd on vinyl. Coming from the hallway, I’d wake up in the morning and it’d be on, and The Allman Brothers. He was big into ZZ Top, that’s probably the earliest I can remember, I don’t know how old I was.

When did you and Chance Royal first link up and what made you guys want to start playing music together?

Five or six years ago. They asked me to join a band they had around here called Mystery Road, they were a cover band that did mostly Allman Brothers’ tunes and stuff, but a lot of Classic Rock and Blues Rock, and I came in and started singing and playing guitar with them, and we did that for a couple years. Chance and I, at different times, left the group and decided to do something more original, focus on our own stuff. So we started up Royal Johnson. I went over to his house and started recording some ideas that I had, song ideas, and I came back up a week later and he had put all these other parts on it. We did that for a few weeks and soon we decided we needed to get a band together and taking the stuff out and making the album which became Belly Full.

You guys have played all over Georgia, what’s a bucket list venue for you to play here or anywhere?

The Tabernacle [laughs], Variety Playhouse, definitely want to play there. I don’t really go for the real big venues. As a listener, I’ve always enjoyed being able to be close to the band. All the really cool small venues around, I’d really like to play those. We’ve got to do the Capitol Theatre here recently, that was awesome.

We’re doing the Douglass for GABBA Festival in September, so that’s going to be pretty neat.

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“At The Hummingbird,

Everybody from the staff, to the crowd that they bring in, respects music, and most of them are there for the music. They take care of their musicians, they have good sound men, good equipment.

All the staff takes care of you while you’re there, and the people always listen.”

You’re playing The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom on Saturday June 3, and you’ve played there a few times before.

What’s your favorite part about playing that stage here in Downtown Macon?

Everybody from the staff, to the crowd that they bring in, respects music, and most of them are there for the music. They take care of their musicians, they have good sound men, good equipment.

All the staff takes care of you while you’re there, and the people always listen. When we first started playing there, we didn’t really know anybody out in the crowd, but they all gave us a chance, and that’s different than a lot of other places in Macon, I don’t know what it is about The Bird, but there seems to always be a good crowd there.

Tell me about this new record Howlin’ you have coming out later this summer.

We did the first album ourselves, we recorded everything ourselves. This album we decided to let somebody else do it, and we went and talked to Paul Hornsby at Muscadine, and he’s great.

He’s got a really great ear, he gets good sounds really quick, and he’s not afraid to tell you when something’s not working. You trust his opinion because he’s done it with countless big artists who’ve made hits. You walk into his front office and see all those gold and platinum records on the wall, so you listen to what he has to say. But the album is good, it’s a lot funkier than the first album, a lot bigger of a sound, it’s going to be a lot cleaner. Paul’s playing on some of it, and we have a couple other special guests on some of it. I can’t wait to get it out, it’s taken too long. If we had a lot more money it would be done already, but we’re having

to do it a little bit at a time. We’d like to have it out by Bragg Jam (July) but definitely by GABBA (September).

You also play in Dos Blues Guys, how do you feel playing with these two groups helps you grow musically?

Well playing in a duo, the playing style is a lot different. There’s no drummer or anything so I have to be a lot more percussive, and I’ve developed a whole style of playing because I went several years without being in a band and I was just playing by myself or in a duo, so you have to play a different way to give songs something to snap to. So when I get with the band, it’s a whole other thing. We got such a great rhythm section, and Chance, our guitarist, is so good that when we get together, it makes everything a lot easier, you can kind of do whatever you want and everyone else follows along. We all listen really well. It’s fun playing with Benny, but my favorite thing is playing with the band, and we him sit in with us a lot too, so that’s pretty cool.

The first time y’all played as a full band was two years ago at The Big House, what does that experience mean to you to get to play such a historic place like that?

It’s great, we all grew up revering The Allman Brothers, everybody in the band, and to be invited to play there was very special for us, and definitely a lot of mojo there in that place and the backyard. The people that support The Big House, it’s a very special group and they’ve been very supportive of us ever since then. Really a big base of our crowd still, is The Big House crowd and we really appreciate them and how supportive they’ve been.

What else do you have coming up this summer?

We’re doing Papa Joe’s Banjobque this weekend over in Evans, they’ve got Greensky Bluegrass and Avett Brothers headlining that. We’re doing the Ida Cox Music Series up in Toccoa in June (17th). We haven’t been announced yet, but we’re doing Bragg Jam. Running down to Northeast Florida in July, playing Fernandina and a couple other places around there. I believe that’s it for the Summer right now. We are headlining the Bikes On Broadway down in Columbus in September, and the end of September we will be playing GABBA Festival at The Douglass Theatre on the Friday and hosting the Members’ Jam at The Big House on that Saturday, so we get to play there again. Hopefully we have the album done by then, that’s the big thing right now.

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To celebrate 15 years publishing the arts, music and culture of Central Georgia, The 11th Hour throughout 2017 will highlight an article from the past decade worth revisiting. This one, based on a Maconites re-telling of the night Prince crashed an FPD prom is the most read article on our website. It has over 37 thousand views and has been shared 121 times. Enjoy.

On April 26, 1980, Dave Rozier was just like any other Jr. at First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, Georgia.

He and his date for the JR/ SR Prom, Emilie Clarke, were excited about the night that lay ahead of them. The Ballroom at the Hilton in Downtown Macon had been transformed to an “Over the Rainbow” Wonderland, and all in attendance were looking forward to a special night. But no one knew just how special or how purple it would be.

“The way the prom was set up back then, we came out and did our formal walk, in dresses and tuxedos, and we danced until about midnight. Then we did breakfast and changed into more casual clothes and came back in to dance again until about 1 AM.” It was in between the breakfast and the last portion of the prom that they noticed something different about the lobby at the Hilton.

Prince was in town, opening for Rick James at the Centreplex. When we came out into the lobby during the break, someone noticed that he and his whole band were out there. He was sitting in this club chair, over this glass coffee table.

Dez Dickerson was with him (Prince’s guitarist), Matt Fink, the guy who dressed like a doctor, he was there. Bobby Z. I think they were all there.

Everyone was grabbing stuff for him to sign.

I had grabbed this brochure and a pen from the front desk. I was the last one in line. My Date had a name that was spelled different so she

spelled it out for Prince. I was so nervous, when I got up to him, I spelled out D-A-V-E, and he cut his eyes up at me like, “Yeah dude, I know how to spell Dave.”

I”ll never forget what he was wearing. He had on this tight outfit, made of red leopard print. He also had a red leopard print headband, and he had on tons of jewelry. Rings, necklaces, all turquoise. When I commented on it, he suggested I try some of it on. So there I am, trying on Prince’s jewelry. And I just asked him if he’d like to come back to the prom with us.

HE SAID SURE. I told him it would be great if he’d sing with the band we had playing. But he said he didn’t want to steal anyone’s thunder and that his voice was tired. So when we got up to the door, my baseball coach Billy Kilgore was standing there.

When we explained what was up, he let Prince and his band come on in and sit down. They sat there, on the floor, and watched as we had our last dance at the Jr/Sr. Prom. The lights came up, and Prince walked us out to the front door, opened it for us, and told us it was nice to meet us, and told us to be careful. He was the perfect gentleman. I will never forget that night.

Dave Rozier is now Director of Business Development at Kim-Co Services in Macon.

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B. KEITH WILLIAMS

Macon’s own Country-Rocking B. Keith Williams will be rocking out 20’s Pub. The local artist has played with the likes of Willie Nelson, Molly Hatchet, Elvin Bishop and Gregg Allman.

Billy’s Clubhouse 10 p.m. No cover

MATT BRANTLEY BAND

The 2016 Georgia Country Music Band of the year, The Matt Brantley Band has been rocking non-stop throughout the state. Made up of singer/ guitarist Matt Brantley, guitarist and “Hardest Working Man in Show Business” Rowdy Hood, bassist Jesse Perkins and drummer Brayden Long, this long-haired quartet plays Country Rock originals as well as some of the best Blues and Country covers you’ll hear this side of the Mississippi.

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BARRY RICHMAN

Live music on Riverside Drive

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8 p.m. $15 RUMOURS Rumours is the premiere Fleetwood Mac Tribute band in all of the Southeast. Based out of Atlanta, the group has sold out Athens’ Georgia Theatre with their electric performance and visually engaging stage show.

Come on out to Macon’s best music venue for a great time!

THE HUMMINGBIRD 10 p.m. $5

SWAIN & THE HIGHWAY SOULS

Rocking since the Summer of 2014,

Swain and The Highway Souls have been one of the most popular bands around Middle Georgia. Frontman Stephen Swain has cut his teeth performing in some of the top venues in Atlanta and Nashville and has worked with Torri Barnette- Broxton (Miami Sound Machine) and the Grammy Award-winning artist Linda Davis.

Guitarist Miles Benson is a graduate of Music Education and Music Therapy at the University of Georgia. Cliff Walton, the keyboardist, has over 25 years of performance experience, while bassist Joe Palmer has been a mainstay in the Macon music scene, and drummer Galen Jacobs has toured with the Josh Daniel Band.

FRESH PRODUCE MUSIC HALL 7 p.m. $3

OLD SCHOOL: BADABINGS, ANALOG EXISTENCE & BOGO One of the hidden

gems of the Downtown Macon music scene, Fresh Produce Records Music Hall is bringing in three bands for a $3 cover. Come check out Analog Existence, a Rock band from Warner Robins, as well as two from Macon, the Punk Rock band BadaBings and the Metal band BOGO.

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D AND A

D and A will be playing electrifying versions of all your favorite Soul and R & B hits at The Thirsty Turtle. Come hang out and dance with some of your favorite bartenders in a clean, smokefree environment at one of Middle Georgia’s new favorite bars!

WILD WING CAFE 8 p.m. Never a cover LEWIS & JP Great live music plus drink and food specials never hurt anybody!

Come on out to Wild Wing Café at River Crossing and hear the musical stylings of Lewis & JP for a fun and delicious Friday night!

SATURDAY 27 AP’S HIDEAWAY 8 p.m. Never a cover THE SKEETERZ Made up of Dawn Palmer, Jim Souleyrette, Richard Woods, Grant Kersey and Paul Campbell, Skeeterz is a local band that won the Georgia State Fair Battle of the Bands in 2011. The band has toured all over the state and have opened for Wet Willie and Molly Hatchet.

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THE HOLLINGSHED BAND

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PACKWAY HANDLE BAND

2015 was a breakthrough year for the Packway Handle Band, as it saw them releasing their most recent album Take It Like A Man in collaboration with their producer Jim White. The Athens based band was then invited for the second consecutive year to take part in Kid Rock’s Chillin’ The Most Cruise, as well as being on the bill for a nationwide 40 amphitheater performances on Kid Rock’s Cheap Date Tour. The Packway Handle Band has also made appearances at the Americana Music Festival, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, and the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival.

THE CRAZY BULL

8 p.m. $5 at the door JUSTIN LEE PARTIN Country artist Justin Lee Partin is based out of Gainesville, Florida as draws his distinctive sound from his influences which include Don Williams, Merle Haggard and Garth Brooks. With a style that rivals Luke Bryan, Partin has been winning over audiences since the time he first picked up a guitar.

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StereoMetric will bring their unique brand of music to The Thirsty Turtle. Combining the sounds of Rock, Blues, Funk, Folk, Soul and even a little Hip Hop, the group is made up of Trippy Mike (Mike Andrews, of Athens, on drums and vocals), 3 String Willy (Will Woolever, of Chicago, on bass and vocals), Spaghetti Legs (Ronnie Flow, of Conyers, on lead guitar, auxiliary percussion and vocals), and Dr. Funk (Cody Martin, of Garrettsville, Ohio, on rhythm guitar and lead vocals).

WILD WING CAFE 9:30 p.m. Never a cover WES & RONNIE Middle Georgia’s own Wes Robinson and Ronnie Pittman will be rocking Billy’s Clubhouse Saturday night, North Macon’s favorite spot for local music.

SUNDAY 28 AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY 2-6 p.m. Never a cover, on the patio BIG MIKE Local blues legend Big Mike will be strumming every Sunday afternoon at Macon’s best kept secret, Aps.

Southbound Mojo plays all the hits of years past and today with a fun, hardcore Rock edge.

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Live music on Riverside Drive

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PERPETUAL GROOVE Perpetual Groove, based out

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8 p.m. $5 at the door Trea Landom Trea Landon is a Country Music Artist from South Ga, but is now based out of Nashille!

THE HUMMINGBIRD 10 p.m. $5 SOME KIDS Some Kids are a hard hitting, beard sporting rock band from Warner Robins, Georgia.

A group of friends who grew up with each other here, Some Kids learned how to play instruments and write music together. The line up consists of Jeremy Toellner on vocals, Taylor Robbins on guitar, Glenn Lewis on guitar, Brandon Dover on bass, and Shane Street tearing up the drums. Some Kids enjoys bringing back the 90’s era style which becomes very evident through their original music, blending blues into grunge riffs, with catchy pop melodies, and heavy rock vocals. You might even catch them rocking out a hip hop jam...

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THURSDAY 1 WILD WING CAFE 9:30 p.m. Never a cover MATT MONCRIEF Macon’s own Matt Moncrief will be playing at one of North Macon’s favorite watering holes and eateries. Come join this brilliant musician for a night of drink and food specials at Wild Wing Café at River Crossing!

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Big Daddy is a hot new Dynamic Variety Band, that plays a variety of different jams. They have a little something for all music likes, and tastes. All the members comprise a wealth of years of music and experience and knowledge on the local music scene. If you want to be entertained, you better get down to one of North Macon’s best music venues!

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SOUTHBOUND MOJO Made up of Neil Arrington

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THE LOOSE SKREWS

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THE CRAZY BULL

8 p.m. $5 at the door Jacob Powell Jacob has the ability to quickly become one of Nashville’s best young artist/writers.

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12TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ROYAL JOHNSON

Celebrate The Bird’s birthday with The Pine Box Dwellers and Macon regulars Royal Johnson!

Chance Royal and Andy Johnson rock Downtown Macon regularly with their Blues/ Funk/ Rock melodies, and they will be joined by The Pine Box Dwellers from Waycross, Georgia.

THE THIRSTY TURTLE 10 p.m. $5

ROCK KANDY This 80’s Tribute band ain’t having “nothing but a good time” when they play in Los Angeles, Atlantic City, and New York City. An 80’s party is always right up our alley, so come join us for this fun time!

WILD WING CAFE 9:30 p.m. Never a cover A2Z BAND A2Z Band is a group of well experienced local musicians with a large library of dance songs.

all around our home state of Georgia, Back City Woods features Daniel NeSmith (vocals, guitar, banjo), Macon’s own James Lengel (drums, washboard), Cal Mathis (guitar, banjo), Travis Bryant (guitar, back-up vocals), Danny Davis (bass, back-up vocals), and Sean Zaragoza (fiddle). Back City Woods enjoy playing the Indie, Roots and Rock sounds that have reverberated across the south for generations, so make sure you catch them at the Turtle!

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BACK CITY WOODS Made up of members from

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The drunken fury known as “The Bearcats” are a 4 piece RN’R act from Macon, GA. Fronted by Dr. Cliff Cranford (PH.D. in seduction) and backed by “The Boys”, these rockers love to get loud and drunk, and what better place to join them then North Macon’s premiere bar and music venue.

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SUNDAY 4 AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY 2-6 p.m. Never a cover, on the patio BIG MIKE Local blues legend Big Mike will be strumming every Sunday afternoon at Macon’s best kept secret, Aps.

THURSDAY 8 WILD WING CAFE 9:30 p.m. Never a cover SCOTT LITTLE Scott Little draws from an eclectic list of influences highlighted by James Taylor, Ryan Adams, Hank Williams and The Allman Brothers.

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“I initially clicked with Ori really well,” recalls Tierinii Jackson, “but it was his project. Then he came to me and said 'I want this band to be a collaboration, I want this to be our vision and our music.' So we started writing together, and that's when I realized that we were really the same musically. Ori said, 'My band is done, this is y'all's band. We all quit our other gigs and started focusing on this, working and writing and living together in a way that you don't experience when you're playing somebody else's music.

Now we're playing songs that we wrote ourselves and we're playing them from our hearts. That is when I realized that we had something special."

Southern Avenue quickly found success, becoming a regular touring act in America and Europe despite not being signed to a record deal. After representing Memphis in the International Blues Challenge, Stax Records and Concord Music Group came calling and signed the band to their first record deal. Says Tierinii, "I feel like being on Stax is a responsibility. I grew up in Memphis, seeing the name Stax everywhere. It was a constant presence, and now it's up to us to live up that. I feel like this band can be a platform to do a lot of positive things for the city of Memphis. I want to change the world, but Memphis is home."

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Memphis’ own Southern Avenue celebrated the release of their debut, self-titled album this February from Stax Records of the Concord Music Group. The quintet, whose name comes from the street which housed the legendary Stax studios, mixes the sounds that embody the south in soul, blues and gospel while adding in their own youthful energy that makes their rhythms unique to the Americana genre.

The five piece band is made up of Memphis born and bred sisters Tierinii and Tikyra Jackson, on vocals and drums respectively, Israeli-born Ori Naftaly on guitar, Daniel McKee on bass and Jeremy Powell on keyboards, who is an alum of the Stax Music Academy. Their solo album was produced by Kevin Houston, who has worked with the likes of Lucero, Patty Griffin and North Mississippi Allstars. The album features appearances from guitarist Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars) and trumpeter Marc Franklin (Bo-Keys) and keep in touch with their Memphis roots with a cover of Ann Peebles’ “Slipped, Tripped and Fell in Love”.

Southern Avenue was initially born when Naftaly came to Memphis from Israel in 2013 to compete in the International Blues Challenge. After gaining a following there, Neftaly moved to Memphis permanently, formed a band and began touring the United States. Naftaly was not satisfied with his group’s vision, and he eventually came upon Tierinii Jackson, saying "When I saw Tierinii perform, I thought, 'This is why I came to America.' I met her and we clicked. At our first rehearsal, she told me that her sister was a drummer, and she thought it would be great to have her in the band. We had such a good vibe, and suddenly I didn't care so much about my solo thing. We

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