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A year-long series with a new chapter every issue. Catch up today! Thousands of people have read the first ten chapters of a year long series we are doing on the life of Ed Flowers, also known as Teddy Bear. Ed grew up in Macon, took part in his first bank robbery when he was fourteen years old, a crime for which he never went to jail for. He went on to play baseball at Dudley Hughes High, under coach Goot Stiener where his team won a State Championship in 1964. He practiced with Pete Rose. But Teddy couldn’t stay out of trouble, and ended up in Reidsville Prison right after he graduated, as fucked up as a research monkey, on morphine. Over the next 10 years, his crimes would land him in prison, to which he escaped five times, be put on America’s Most Wanted list, and is believed by some to have robbed over 60 banks. If this is true, that’s more than Jesse James and John Dillinger combined. We are asking that you buy a VIP Membership to 11thHouronline.com to read the rest of Teddy’s story. It’s less than the price of a digital book. $7.99. For that, you’ll get to read the rest of the story, as well as hear audio interviews with Teddy himself, with online digital video coming this fall. The money will help The 11th Hour continue to offer great content, and calendars and reviews to our readers for years to come. So purchase your membership today and continue to read Teddy Bear. Believe us, the story is JUST GETTING STARTED. VISIT 11thHourOnline.com.

Wed, April 20 Earth Day at Tattnall Square Park 3 PM - 6 PM Ocmulgee National Monument will be giving away free native hardwood trees. Local Farmers market, kids activities, nature walks, live animals, giveaways, live music, and much more!

Thur, April 21 Late Night Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Daybreak at The Bourbon Bar - 9pm. Bring TWO of the following breafast items to the Bourbon Bar (coffee, coffee creamer, instant grits, quick oats, coffee stir sticks, or sugar). That’s your ticket to enjoy a late night pancake breakfast, provided by Parish on Cherry! We donate the breakfast items you bring us to Daybreak, where they provide Macon’s homeless population with critical services and resources, including daily meals, hygiene, health, education and job preparation. Find out more about them on Facebook, or visit them at www.DepaulUSA.org! The Tubman Museum Pre-Festival Dance Party - featuring AJ The DJ in advance of its 20th Annual Pan African Festival of Georgia to get the festivities started! 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission $15. 310 Cherry St. Young Frankenstein Presented by Theatre Macon thru April 23 IT’S ALIVE!!!!! What could possibly be funnier than Mel Brooks classic spoof film “Young Frankenstein”? Why the musical of course! It’s all here, the fabulously comic characters from the renowned film; Frederick, Elizabeth, his fiancé, Igor his side kick, leggy Inga his assistant, Frau Blucher and, of course, the MONSTER. All the panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added, it is scientifically proven to be monstrously good entertainment! And yet, ANOTHER Middle Georgia premiere! Tickets $25. 478-746-9485

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Macon Pops Fundraiser at The Cox Capitol Theatre 6:30 p.m. Celebrating the music, songs and iconic artists from the decades that define Las Vegas! Join your Macon Pops Jazz Orchestra, with special guest Michelle Amato, and relive Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Frank, Dean, Sammy, Wayne Newton, and SO much more! Tickets at Maconpops.com Celtic Woman at the Macon City Auditorium - The unique musical ensemble known as Celtic Woman has emerged as both a spectacular

commercial success and a genuine cultural phenomenon. Repertoire ranges from traditional Celtic tunes to modern songs. Tickets $72 and up. www.ticketmaster.com Dark Eden - 8pm - 12 am. Create beautiful memories, while surrounded by the most amazing artwork in the city. Dark Eden (live bodypainting) featuring brilliant artists and flawless models. Come be apart of Macon’s most unique art show and the biggest sensation in Macon! Admission $10. Wingate by Wyndham, 100 North Crest Boulevard

Sat, April 23 Mamma Mia! at The Grand Opera House - The smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, MAMMA MIA! two performances at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. as part of The Grand’s Broadway Series. Single tickets to the show will cost $68 in Area I, $58 in Area II. Visit TheGrandMacon.com or call the box office: (478) 301-5470. Joan Stockstill Godsey Concert Series Presents Andre Watts, piano One of the world’s most celebrated pianists, Andre Watt continues to give numerous recitals and performs with the world’s major orchestras and conductors. Presented by Townsend School of Music - Mercer University at Neva Langley Fickling Hall, 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Bluebirds and Bluegrass Festival at Dauset Trails Nature Center - Free event 10am - 5pm. Bluegrass music from Johnny Roquemore and the Apostles of Bluegrass, Grassville and Recycled Grass. www.dausettrails.com. 360 Mount Vernon Church Rd, Jackson Heart of the Dragon Festival Dragon Boat Races - 1-4 p.m. Registration is open now for teams of 10 paddlers and one drummer to race in 20foot dragon boats. Bring a team or just bring your family to watch the races. All proceeds go to help provide mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Sandy Beach, Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area 60th Annual Pet Show Presented by Museum of Arts and Sciences and Coliseum Health System. Bring your family and pets out to the great lawn at Coliseum Northside Hospital and enjoy an afternoon of fun, games, crafts and so much more. There also will be a Pet Show contest. This is an opportunity to let you, your children and your family pets put their best paw forward for a chance to win a little fame! Registration for your pet starts at 2:00 pm and is $2 per pet.

The show and judging beings at 3:00 pm. Categories include best dressed, most playful, best behavior and overall best pet performance. There is no admission to enjoy the festivities. Snacks and some of the crafts will be availalbe for a small fee. 2-4:30 p.m. Coliseum Northside Hospital Lawn, 400 Charter Blvd.

Fri, April 29 Music at the Mount Concert Series A fun benefit for Mount de Sales Academy, open to the community at the Zuver Amphitheatre on campus. Enjoy live music and dinner under the stars in the Academy’s amphitheater! Tonight features the Great Peacock. For tickets and news, visit musicatthemount.com. Music at the Mount is open to the community. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 851 Orange Street.

Sat, April 30 Birds of Prey at the Ocmulgee National Monument Live birds include: owls, falcons, and hawks. flight demonstrations at 10:00 & 12:30 & 3:30. Free event! Middle Georgia Wine Festival at Scottish Rite Valley - 7-11 p.m. Winemakers, artisans, and farmers from all parts of Georgia have gathered the harvests in perfect collaboration for you to sip, savor, and discover delectable Georgia fare in our efforts to raise funds for RiteCare Childhood Language Programs. From the connoisseur to the novice looking for an introduction to the world of wine, this Festival will deliver a grand experience that is sure to please every palette. Highlights of the Festival will include: Specialty tastings of wines, cheeses, and specialty fare from all regions of Georgia in an authentic farm-to-table experience! Live entertainment by local artists, a silent and live auction with a VIP experience available.Order your VIP Table package by contacting us at info@33events.com. Scottish Rite is located at 1985 Vineville Ave. Tickets available at 33events.com. Once Upon A Symphony at The Grand Opera House - Children and adults will experience the wonder of stories told through music in the spectacular season finale of the Macon Symphony Orchestra. An enchanting evening of dynamic musical exposition through timeless masterpieces. $15 children / $40 adults. 7:30 p.m. (478) 301-5470.

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11th Annual Regional Ceramics Exhibition and Sale Featuring 65 Artists and 6,000 Original Pieces Freebie of the Week 20th Annual Pan African Festival, April 23 Tubman African American Museum The Tubman Museum celebrates the 20th anniversary of its signature Pan African Festival of Georgia, a multi-day event that explores and celebrates the impact of African and African American culture. This year’s Festival will feature live entertainment, crafts and all types of food from Caribbean to Greek to Asian to American. Activities include a pre-festival dance party featuring AJ The DJ on Thursday (April 21) evening and a Friday evening black-tie banquet honoring the Festival’s founder, Chi Ezekwueche. Saturday morning opens with a Marketplace on the Plaza (Cherry Street) featuring art, crafts, dance, vendors, food trucks, activities, performances by local talent, and evening concerts by the funk bands, Brick and Lakeside. Sunday is Praise Day on the Plaza (and Marketplace) with the soulful gospel sounds of the 150+ voice-strong Pan African Festival Mass Choir, Destined for Greatness and other musical guests, and headliner, Grammy Award-winning R&B, gospel and jazz singer-songwriter Regina Belle. 310 Cherry St. Apr 23: 12 pm - 10 pm (Sat) Apr 24: 2 pm - 7 pm.

You Don’t Want to Miss Just Tap’d “Taste of the South” Craft Beer and Food Festival - Saturday, April 30 Join us for the second annual Just Tap’d Taste of the South Craft Beer and Food Festival from 12-6 p.m. at Rosa Parks Square! Sample a variety of craft beers while enjoying live musical performances, food and fun for the whole family right in the center of beautiful, historic downtown Macon. Breweries from all around the country will be representing their beers, including some exclusive to this event, answering questions about the brewing process and addressing the finer points of drinking great beer. In addition to a wide selection of craft beers, food vendors will also be available. After quenching your thirst and filling your stomach, join in on the fun and ejoy our complementary yard games such as giant cornhole, Kan Jam, giant Jenga, and more! Admission is free for all ages. Tickets for beer tastings will be available for purchase by guests 21+ years of age only, while non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase in the Just Tap’d Cellar. A portion of all proceeds will benefit our wounded soldiers and their families through the Folds of Honor Foundation. Beer Lovers Ticket is $35 and includes unlimited 4 oz. pours from the thirty some expected craft breweries. www.justtapdfestival.com.

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MACON’S FIRST MOVEABLE FEAST The term Moveable Feast is derived from Hemmingway’s novel bearing the same title. It means, “an experience that one takes with them the rest of their lives”. Macon MGMT and the Dirt Farmers have joined forces to give Macon a true Farmer to Fork Dinner & Demo series aimed at raising awareness and supporting local farmers as well as local charities. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds for each episode will be donated to the charity of which we are partnered with for that particular episode. Each episode in the series will be a 3 day event. The first day is the dinner. The second day gives attendees a chance to get into the kitchen with our chefs at a live cooking demo at Robinson Home. The third day is one focused on service, wherein our team will give thanks for the

blessings we have received the two days prior and pay it forward by conducting a service of any leftover food at a local homeless mission. The first Homegrown Feast will take place April 22-23. Organizers have partnered with Historic Macon Foundation and dinner will take place in the tea room of the Sidney Lanier Cottage. The menu will feature 12 courses + libations of Macon Beer Company, Widow Jane Whiskey, & Farmhouse Wines. The Southern menu is curated by Chef Shawn Burnette (Husk, Charleston, SC), and Chef Air Casebier ( Sous Chef: Fig, Charleston). There are four seating times and reservations are required; 5PM, 6:30PM, 8PM, 9:30PM. For more information call Macon MGMT 678.314.3623.

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The College Hill Corridor Commission has announced eight projects are receiving funding through the Knight Community Projects initiative. The eight recipients, sharing a pool of $50,000, represent the best of 47 applications from local residents and organizations who requested funding for ideas to continue creative placemaking efforts in the College Hill Corridor. The projects to be funded will support: - Installing a sign at Washington Memorial Library to highlight it as a monument submitted by their staff and board. - Developing a traffic study and landscape plan to create an urban trailhead at the intersection of Appleton Lane and Columbus Street submitted by the Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority. - Designing and conceptualizing a new and unique playground for Tattnall Square Park submitted by Brent Meyer a College Hill resident. - Creating a branding campaign for the Beall’s Hill Neighborhood including a logo, website, and light pole banners submitted by the Beall’s Hill Neighborhood Association. - Producing the #LiveInTheCorridor marketing campaign to help attract new residents to College Hill submitted by Historic Macon Foundation.

- Developing a traffic study and landscape plan to add pedestrian crosswalks at the intersection of College Street and Coleman Avenue submitted by Brad Belo, College Hill resident. - Creating interactive maker exhibits at the Second Sunday concert series as part of a Spark Macon initiative submitted by Spark Macon. - Introducing electronic timing equipment allowing for nationally sanctioned youth races at the Magnolia Soapbox Derby submitted by their board. The Knight Community Projects initiative, administered by the College Hill Corridor Commission, was made possible through a partnership between the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Mercer University. The Commission began accepting applications earlier this year and held three rounds of voting to select the eight recipients. All Knight Community Projects are to be completed by the end of year. “By investing in the ideas of those who believe in the future of the College Hill Corridor, we can bring new vibrancy to our city, engage people to make it even better, and help ensure talented people stay in the city and make it their home,” said Beverly Blake, Knight Foundation program director for Macon.”

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Macon one of 19 cities to benefit from $5 million Knight Cities challenge The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced that 37 innovative projects will share $5 million as winners of the Knight Cities Challenge. Each of the ideas centers on helping cities attract and keep talented people, expand economic opportunities and create a culture of civic engagement. The challenge attracted more than 4,500 ideas to make the 26 communities where Knight invests more vibrant places to live and work. It asked innovators of all kinds to answer the question: What’s your best idea to make cities more successful? The 37 winners proposed a host of ideas, from exploring Detroit’s untold history through monthly bike tours that blend storytelling with neighborhood discovery to using hip-hop to provide hands-on business training to members of low-income groups in Philadelphia, from developing a toolkit to create temporary pop-up social spaces at voting polls in Long Beach to creating a new cultural hub in West Palm Beach’s Northwest Historic District. “At its core, the Knight Cities Challenge is about discovering and connecting civic innovators, creative interventionists who inspire positive change,” said Alberto Ibargüen, Knight Foundation president. “The winners reflect this goal. Their ideas have the potential to create stronger communities and spaces that spur learning, engagement and growth.” Open to any individual, business, government or nonprofit, the Knight Cities Challenge has just two rules: (1) A submission may come from anywhere, but the project must take place in or benefit one or more of the 26 communities where Knight invests and (2) the idea should focus on one or more of three drivers of city

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success: Talent: Ideas that help cities attract and keep talented people; Opportunity: Ideas that create economic prospects by breaking down divides and making new connections; Engagement: Ideas that spur connection and civic involvement. Winning projects are based in 19 of the 26 communities where Knight invests including: Akron, Ohio; Boulder, Colo.; Columbus, Ga.; Charlotte, N.C.; Detroit; Gary, Ind.; Grand Forks, N.D.; Lexington, Ky.; Macon, Ga.; Miami; Long Beach, Calif.; Milledgeville, Ga.; Palm Beach County, Fla.; Philadelphia; St. Paul, Minn.; San Jose, Calif; State College, Pa; and Tallahassee, Fla. The challenge launched in October 2015. Finalists were announced in January. This is the second year of the Knight Cities Challenge. In March 2015 Knight announced 32 winners of the inaugural Knight Cities Challenge. The 2015 challenge winners have created innovative solutions aimed at connecting people of all backgrounds and incomes, inviting people into active civic engagement and helping keep and attract talented people in their communities. They include: the Pop-Up Pool Project, which reimagines Philadelphia’s city pools as neighborhood assets that attract a broad range of people of all incomes and backgrounds; Re:Brand Detroit, which aims to spark reinvestment in Detroit’s neighborhoods through entrepreneurship; and Minimum Grid Maximum Impact, which improves neighborhood life by creating a network of bike and pedestrian connections between Midtown and Uptown Columbus, Ga. The challenge will reopen for submissions in fall 2016. For more on the Knight Cities Challenge, visit knightcities.org and knightcities.org/winners2016. For informa-

While we received “only” 4,500 applications this year, they were of a consistent high quality. We were thrilled with the number of innovative, creative and interesting applications that sought to advance talent, opportunity and engagement, what we see as the three prime drivers of city success. tion and updates follow @knightfdn and #knightcities on Twitter.

A few of the Winning Ideas: Macon, Ga. - Pop-up Minimum Grid by NewTown Macon, The Macon-Bibb UDA and Department of Parks and Beautification | $151,900 | submitted by Josh Rogers. Creating a pop-up minimum grid that would allow citizens to explore their city safely on foot or on bicycles; the project would expand a trail system from the river to downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Charlotte, N.C. - Can Do Signs by the city of Charlotte | $27,900 | submitted by Sarah Hazel. Rethinking municipal signs that typically tell people “what not to do,” to spur fun, imagination and positivity throughout Charlotte; the project will create signs that provide amusing, enchanting, fun options: You can dance! You can sing! You can skip! Milledgeville, Ga. - The Democracy Lab by the Twin Lakes Library System | $25,000 | submitted by Stephen Houser. Creating a shared space in downtown Milledgeville, located next to City Hall and near a makerspace and a library, that will foster civic engagement through public events, meetings that gather residents and leaders to problem-solve, and better connect civic institutions. Tallahassee, Fla. - The Longest Table by the city of Tallahassee | $57,250 | submitted by Michael Alfano Building cross-community relationships with an expanded series of community conversations over meals in 100 homes.

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RICHIE JONES Owner, Downtown Grill 1. Must Eat When I think of Macon food, I have to think about the NuWay cheeseburger all the way. This reminds me of my childhood and is still so delicious. 2. Must Do Macon has so many things to do and the one thing that I always took for granted was the Indian Mounds. It is very peaceful and you can get a sense of history for the people who lived here before us. 3. Must See All of the great musical heritage sights from Grant’s to the Big House and Rose Hill. 4. Must Go To one of our great music venues for a show. Grand Opera House or the Capitol Theatre. 5. Living in Macon is... ...amazing. We have so much to offer for such a reasonable cost of living with many activities for all ages.

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Wesleyan Senior Studio Art Major Exhibition April 21 - May 14 East Gallery, Porter Fine Arts Building Opening reception: Thursday, April 21, 6-7:30pm Group exhibition of Wesleyan senior art students’ work in drawing, painting, ceramics, digital art, and photography. Galleries are open M-F, 1-5pm and during Market Saturdays, 10-2pm. (478) 757-5189.

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q Accountability. It is no secret that Sheriff Davis terminated the employment of

some jailers and deputies since becoming sheriff. It is no secret he reprimanded, made reassignments and ordered remedial training. H Sheriff Davis brought accountability to the Sheriff’s Office with a very strong Internal Affairs Division. With State Certification achieved for the first time in Bibb County Sheriff’s Office history, all employees now follow state standards and recognized policies.

Accountability makes for a stronger agency – and for a better Bibb County.

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Because Macon-Bibb is a diverse community, each neighborhood has different needs. One need, though, is consistent for each: SAFETY. Everyone wants to feel safe in their own homes and on their own streets. Sheriff Davis spent his term in office

making sure the citizens of Bibb County have a way to make their concerns heard and he ensured those concerns are met. H His patrol deputies and investigators respond when needed, and Sheriff Davis enacted many proactive initiatives to help Bibb County neighborhoods move forward. H Through the Sheriff’s Outreach Section, the community’s needs are addressed using school, church and youth programs and Neighborhood Watch and Business Watch initiatives.

q Progress.

Sheriff Davis found that getting out into the community and truly listening is making a difference. His Walks for Safety brought about progress in neighborhoods that just needed a little help: overgrown lots have been mowed and cut with inmate work crews; houses in disrepair have been noted and requested to be addressed by County code enforcers; drug dealers have been identified, and afterschool programs have been implemented. H His active Neighborhood Watch and Neighborhood Association participation led to changes in patrol allocation and duties for his Sheriff’s Response Team. He listens to concerns and puts plans in motion to address them.

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AND THE GOLD RECORDS WENT TO... Winners of the 2016 11th Hour Readers’ Choice Awards

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For Best Overall Event - Bragg Jam. Since 2003, this city wide festival that celebrates music has turned into a major community event, cumulating in the Macon’s biggest night of music with a huge concert crawl on the last Saturday of July. For Best Coffee Shop – Roasted. Though it has transitioned into a Mediterranean Dining establishment, Roasted Café continues to serve up Macon’s favorite coffee, espressos, and is the only place in town serving Turkish coffee.

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it is definitely the Neapolitan pizzas or English Jacket Pub Potatoes, or maybe it was their trivia nights– whatever appealed to the readers, Just Tap’d earned Macon’s Best Overall Small Business.

won over the hearts of our readers, but she won the hearts of Macon – with her off beat style, warm smile, and tremendous amount of talent. Her art can be seen throughout downtown Macon.

Best Tourist Destination- Ocmulgee Indian Mounds. More than just an elementary school field trip, the Ocmulgee Mounds is not only won best tourist destination, but also just received Best Archaeological Site in the US from USA Today! Clearly, with 17,000 years of history, the mounds won best tourist destination.

Best Photographer -Matt Odom. You have to respect his hustle – Matt Odom is the go-to photographer from everything Magazines (here and nationally,) to weddings. His photo journalistic style has set him apart from the pact.

Best New Business - The Bourbon Bar. Owned and operated by Adam & Becky Dennis, the Bourbon Bar has not only served downtown revelers with its artisan cocktails, but has also attached itself to many well-known community events.

Macon’s best neighborhood- Downtown! No surprise here – With over dozens of local restaurants, bars and lounges, art galleries and boutiques popping up every week, it is no wonder that Downtown Macon won best neighborhood. Not only is it the safest precinct in Macon, there are many lofts, apartments, and renovated homes available for rent, lease, or to buy!

Best Overall Small Business - Just Tap’d. If it is not the hundreds of craft beers they serve,

Best local artist- Heidi Clinite. A self-proclaimed Renaissance Woman, Heidi has not only

Best Boutique - Ginger Michelle. You want the latest fashions and you want to support local – and Ginger Michelle is on top of it! Best Hair Salon- Amanda Jane. In the words of Steel Magnolias – Nothing is going to stop the stylists at Amanda Jane from doing “good hair.” Hands above the rest and serving hundreds of Maconites for years.

Dining Out

Best New Restaurant in Macon - Kudzu Sea-

food. What Downtown needed was a Seafood restaurant and that’s exactly what it got! Typically a packed house, the name Kudzu is now known for more than just catering! Best Mexican -El Sombrero. Since the 1980s, El Sombrero has been serving up tacos, tequila, and fajitas to families. The quality and service has remained positive for several decades. Best Local Under the Radar Restaurant Biscuits Burgers and More. What more can we say – It’s in the name. Located in East Macon, this place is getting more buzz than a bee hive. Hottest Waitstaff- Wild Wing. Well.. if you are planning on eating wings with your friends, and you are going to have some drinks, it’s nice to have aesthetically pleasing wait staff. Just see for yourself. Best Wait staff -The Rookery. The Rookery is one of those places that people do not mind waiting to eat. Always packed – and for good reason. The food and the service is second to none. 11thHourOnline.com 13

BEST BAND OF 2016 by Luke Usry | photo Scott Jackson

Good NIGHT It’s no real secret that Macon is a city abounding with rock history landmarks. The Big House, Grant’s Lounge, Tic Toc Room (Once upon a time called Ann’s Tic Toc Lounge), The H&H Restaurant, Rose Hill Cemetery, and countless others… scattered fragments of geography and architecture that has each played a part in the robust musical legacy that has come to define Macon to much of the world. These monuments to our cultural and artistic heritage are invaluable vistas into the city’s music history, constant reminders of a past so iconic that it can shift our perspective of Macon’s musical legacy into the past tense. Do not be deceived into believing that this city’s capacity for musical greatness closed up shop with Capricorn. It is alive and well, fueled by a vibrant, kaleidoscopic music scene with modern landmarks of its very own. Monuments not to the glory of Macon’s musical past, but to the brilliant promise of its future. One of these contemporary landmarks sits just off Pierce Avenue. Ensconced within the crowded residential block, the duplex is unassuming and easy to miss. It’s broad, spacious front porch faces the street with a quiet demeanor that seems oblivious to the rapturous, melodic alchemy that routinely occurs behind 14 APRIL 19 - MAY 3, 2016

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those twin front doors. For the last two years, this duplex has served as the home base of Good Night Alive, one of the most intriguing and exciting bands to show up on the scene in Macon in recent memory. Composed of Zack Horton (Guitar/ Vocals), Bobby McCullough (Guitar), Nick Crumpton (bass), and Jesse Horton (drums), Good Night Alive has wasted no time solidifying its status as a musical juggernaut. Although Good Night Alive wasn’t established in earnest until early 2014, their first practice was hardly a meeting of strangers. McCullough, Crumpton, and the Horton brothers share a decade-old friendship that encompassed early on the quartet’s shared talent and passion for music. They would spend the next several years as a kind of fluid, unnamed band, their countless hours of lighthearted jamming gradually yielding an intensive musical chemistry that continues to be one of the GNA’s greatest assets both on and off the stage, Originating as a five-piece indie electronic outfit, the band’s early sonic explorations melded live instrumentation with electronically synthesized sounds. The songs penned during this era by lead songwriter Zack Horton demonstrate his

acute lyrical and melodic sensibility while also varying enough in compositional style to indicate the type of experimentation paramount to every fledgling band’s quest to find a sound all its own. When late 2014 brought about the amicable departure of their GNA’s keyboardist, the band found itself faced with a major creative dilemma. The absence of the keyboards left a prominent void in the band’s sound, one that could really only be filled by a replacement musician, or a comprehensive overhaul of the group’s established musical dynamic. Ultimately choosing the latter option, little did the members of GNA know that they had their first step in the development of the resonant, awe inspiring sound with roots woven deep into the soil of alternative and indie rock and branches heavy with the fruits of innovation. This shift toward a harder, more guitar-driven sound not only only lent itself to the smaller lineup but also presented Horton with a vast new artistic landscape ripe for exploration. And explore it he did, the band’s beloved duplex serving as host to fragments of musical brilliance that would coalesce into an arsenal of robust, compelling material that finalized the band’s departure from the electronic sounds of its past.

After a period of fine-tuning and natural evolution, this batch of new matured into a collective body of work bearing all the components necessary to bring the songs alive inside the recording studio. After a stint at Symmetry Studios in Warner Robins, the band emerged victorious, the authors of an album that they would simply call “Duplex” out of reverence for the birthplace of most of the album’s musical components. The album itself really is something to behold, a riveting, inspiring musical journey that manages somehow to convey the wealth of courage, passion, and creative genius that was undoubtedly required to bring it into existence. Awash with the momentum spawned by Duplex’s release this past December, Good Night Alive shows all the signs of a band bound for great things, a sentiment that was only further bolstered by a 2016 win of the 11th Hour Reader’s Choice Awards’ coveted prize for best band. Armed with an innovative sound and a seemingly bottomless reservoir of talent, Good Night Alive has reached iconic status within a music scene hard at work writing its own chapter of Macon’s music history that, because of bands like Good Night Alive, promises never to fade into obscurity.

Best Spot for Lunch -The Rookery. From politicians to soccer moms, folks flock to the Rookery 7 days a week to consume burgers, salads, and some of the best milk shakes around! Best Ethnic- Pho Saigon. Every good restaurant scene needs good ethnic cuisine and Pho Saigon is the real deal with delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Best BBQ – Finchers. Your mom’s mom can remember driving up to Finchers for the best BBQ in town, and nothing has changed. You know what they say – You can’t fix what not broke. Best Burger -The Rookery. From Grass Fed meat from local ranchers to a variety of styles for dressing them up – The Rookery blows the competition away with some of the tastiest burgers, yet again. Best Hot Wings - Wild Wing Cafe. Locally owned and operated; this place continues to win this category for 33 reasons... 33 different madefrom-scratch flavors and house-made dressings for dipping. Best pizza - Ingleside Village Pizza. An enormous array of decadent toppings, as well as the best atmosphere, (and a beer selection that is not too shabby, either!) IVP wins best Pizza Place, again! Best Southern Cooking - H and H. Want some good eating with a slice of history and tons of character? H & H has it all! Good old fashioned soul food, right in the heart of downtown Macon.

Best Overall Restaurant – Dovetail. Serving delicious farm-to-table, local cuisines that takes service to the next level. Dovetail is fairly new to Macon, but still has people talking as if it just opened up! The buzz continues, and Dovetail has the chops to back it up.

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Best Drink Specials -The Hummingbird. The Bird remains a favorite Happy Hour spot for downtown revelers after work. Best deals and best drinks for your buck. Macon’s Best Happy Hour- Wild Wing. There is life outside of downtown, and it includes wings and drinks! Wild Wing offers one of Macon’s best deals when it comes to Happy Hour. Macon’s Best Dive Bar- AP’s Hidden Hideaway. A Macon institution, located off Broadway, may look like a hole in the wall, but what you find inside are some of the nicest wait staff, best drink specials, and some really great southern rock. Bikers and Business Suits rub elbows and on weekends, folks love to sit out on the patio. Best Bartender -Emily Alligood, The Crazy Bull. You combine beauty with brains and a knack for handling a crowd, and you’ve got Emily, Crazy Bull’s (and Macon’s) best bartender. Best Tattoo Shop - Cherry Street Ink. From the sleek leather couches, to the incredible art hanging on the walls – Cherry Street Ink is not your typical tattoo shop. Their work speaks for itself.

Best Place to Dance -The Crazy Bull. Doesn’t matter if you are into country or hip hop – Crazy Bull has one of the biggest dance floors and best space for dancing the night away. Best College Bar -The Crazy Bull. You don’t have to look at a calendar to know what time of the year it is when you walk into The Crazy Bull. From September to May, this place is packed with students Mercer, Wesleyan, Middle Georgia State, and GC.

Best Local Cover Band - Milk Money. When you can’t see the real deal, is there anything more fun than catching a great cover band? Milk Money is known for covering some of the best hip hop jams, dance floor anthems and old school classics from artists like Lauryn Hill, Notorious BIG, Dr. Dre, Blink-182, and Bon Jovi. Macon’s Best New Band - Tash and the Boys. New to the Macon music scene, Tash and the boys combine the sultry sounds of Southern rock with the deep, dripping tones of California surf rock.

Macon’s best Overall Bar Experience -Just Tap’d. Jeff & Beth Kressin have perfected the art of a true European Style pub for downtown Macon.

Best Hip Hop Artist - Floco Torres. Performer, Community Activist, and over all good guy – Floco has been blowing up the music scene in Macon for several years, as well as touring all over the United States.

Best Place to hear local music- The Hummingbird. Whenever people ask where to catch a good band, as it stands, The Bird is the one place everyone recommends. Great music with a Cheers-like loyalty from its patrons, it remains the best local music scene.

Best Local DJ - DJ Shawty Slim. Not only does this talented guy tour internationally with B.o.B. you can catch him on the MixShow on 97.9 WIBB. He’s also the creator of LunchBeat Macon and the creator of Tuxedo Park podcast.

Macon’s Best Restaurant with a Bar SceneBearfoot Tavern. The Bearfoot Tavern grew up before our eyes. In their new digs on Second Street, the Bearfoot Tavern has an incredible new Beer Garden, as well as an enormous list of beers and wines.

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Best Local Album -Good Night Alive. When we say Macon has emerging talent in the local music scene, listen to Good Night Alive and get a clearer idea on just how strong the talent is around these parts.

Best Singer Songwriter - Justin Cutway. With his words and musical talent, Justin writes and performs subtle songs that illustrate the world 11thHourOnline.com 15

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HAPPENINGS, LOCALS & REGIONAL INSIGHTS

NATIVE/NEW Who Danielle Sudderth Native Roswell, GA Occupation Director of Marketing, Cox Capitol Theatre

BEST PLACE TO SEE LIVE MUSIC: COX CAPITOL THEATRE By Nicole Thurston A self-proclaimed nerd turned music buff, 26-year-old Danielle Sudderth made a life changing decision that not only put her on a path to living and working in Macon, it may have been the move that will one day take her to the top. Born in Roswell, Georgia, Sudderth spent most of her youth in Birmingham, Alabama. She was considered a happy, creative, adventurous kid with a deep appreciation and understanding of math and science. “I was always a science and math nerd in school,” she explained, “ I love nature, and formulas just make so much sense to me.” She graduated from UGA with a degree in genetics, however, it was her love of music that took her in a different direction. “While living in Athens, I fell in love with the music industry. After graduating and working at a biopharma lab, I started working at the Georgia Theatre and took some classes in UGA’s Music Business Program. Then, I ended up here!” Here, as in Macon, Georgia – home to some of the most profound music icons in American music history. “Learning there could be a career for me in the live music scene was a big revelation to me. I’m so happy... and still a little scared...that I made the decision to quit a solid lab tech job to go back to school and work my way into the music industry. I’ll always appreciate my friends’ and family’s support with that, more than they will ever know!”

Though the move was life changing and a bit of the gamble, that decision has not only paid off for Sudderth, but also for Maconites and those in the surrounding counties. As the Director of Marketing for the Cox Capitol Theatre, Sudderth and the team from the Moonhanger Group have brought back a vibrant music scene of top billing to downtown Macon. “Macon has taught me a lot in a short amount of time. I’m still figuring this place out and my success at that differs every day. My favorite thing about Macon is the people who have welcomed my goofy self into this community. I also love being part of what seems to be a neat little cultural revolution here.” Always on top of the music scene, Sudderth makes sure to spend her free time discovering what’s new and trending, “I go to as many concerts and music festivals as I can, mostly in Athens and Atlanta. I’m pretty much always listening to and discovering music,” she explained, “I also run a blog called Festival Survival Guide and I used to write for a few other music discovery sites - mostly hip hop and electronic music - I would love to get back into that type of blogging again.” When she is not blogging or attending concerts, she stays active by running, playing soccer, and walking her dog, Britta. But at the end of the day – it will always be the music, “Music festivals are my favorite places to patron. Hands down. And Red Rocks Amphitheater. In Macon, there’s a good chance you’ll find me at Rookery, Dovetail, or El Camino with a beer when I don’t have a show to run at the Cox.”

11 Random Facts about Danielle: 1) My dog is not named after a water filter 2) I was on MTV multiple times in the mid 2000’s - well, my high school, Hoover High School was on Two-A-Days while I went there 3) Hip hop saved my life (that’s completely exaggerated but I do really love hip hop) 4) My most prized possession is my fleece unicorn onesie 5) I’m a mathlete (competed in math team tournaments) 6) I’m a basshead (dedicated Bassnectar fan - but not one of the annoying ones) 7) Humpback whales are my favorite animal 8) I’ve seen every episode of Survivor 9) My ideal date involves surfing silly YouTube videos 10) I wish I could communicate with emojis...sometimes I try 11) I HAVE TWO LEFT FEET - false, just wanted to draw your attention to make sure you read this last bit...go follow Cox Capitol Theatre on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/ Snapchat (@capitolmacon) 11thHourOnline.com 17

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STOREFRONT What Ginger Michelle Where 5451 Bowman Road, Macon Operating Since 2001

BEST BOUTIQUE IN MACON GINGER MICHELLE By Nicole Thurston Since 2001, Ginger Michelle has been the go-to name in shopping local for the latest clothing and accessories. Originally located on First Street in Macon, the popular boutique relocated to the Publix Shopping Center off of Bass Road, a move that the owners Grace Anderson Simpson, as well as Charlie and Sara Anderson, say made a big difference for their customers. “When the city decided to enlarge the park, it brought some issues, such as parking and we decided to relocate.” With parking no longer being a hindrance, the store has continued to grow and thrive. “I would say our welcoming atmosphere sets us apart from other stores,” explains Sara, “Our friendly accommodating employees go out of their way to make sure the customer’s needs are being met, which isn’t something you find when you go in every store.” That local caring flare has been the returning factor for many middle Georgians. “Our favorite part about doing business in Macon is the amazing people we meet and the relationships we have made over the years. We love our customers.” Ginger Michelle specializes in Women’s clothing and accessories. “We get our inspiration from the latest trends. Our customers range from 14-70, so we try to keep that in mind as we buy for the store. We want our clothes to be of good quality, but affordable at the same time.” Some of their latest fashions to hit the racks include Level 99 shorts, maxi dresses from Buddy Love, and gorgeous tees from Lumière. Many of their latest finds are listed on their Facebook page, with their latest bargains. “We have a student discount on Thursdays, which is 15% off your purchase. And we also have a rewards program, for every $500 you spend, you will get 25% off your next purchase.” Ginger Michelle is opened 10am until 6pm, Monday through Saturday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mondays Barberitos- Kids eat free after 3pm with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine in Only One per adult entrée -Twelve and Under

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

Wednesdays Georgia Bobs-10 and Under eat free. One per adult and after 5PM Saturday.

Thursdays Barberitos - Kids eat free ater 3pm with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine in Only One per adult entrée -Twelve and Under.

Ghengis Grill A new build-your-own stir-fry restaurant just off Bass Road. There’s only one person in charge at Genghis Grill: You. Seize control and build your own bowl from over 80 delicious, fresh ingredients, then sit back and watch as our Grill Masters cook up your creation in a blaze of perfection. Also featuring a full bar with signature cocktails. LD • BAR • Open 11am - 10 p.m. Monday thru Sunday.

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Spilled Milk & Other Atrocities by KAREN GIBSON AKA Law-Momma I’m not originally from Macon. I feel like I used to say that a lot here because it seemed to matter a lot. Where are you from? Where were you born? Are you from here? And I used to immediately say “No. No, I’m not from here. I’m from North Carolina.” Because people expect to know if you’re ACTUALLY from Macon, or if you’re some breed of Northern transplant. It’s a funny little town we live in, isn’t it? It’s 2/3 old and 1/3 new and the old doesn’t like the new and the vice versa and there’s this constant “at odds” about things as though at any moment there’s either going to be a riot or a rave. Because Macon is… old. And I think everyone has their own definition of the “old” that is Macon: old buildings, old classism, old racism, old and set in her ways. But I mean “old” in all the best ways. Macon still embraces the small town feel… the idea that when you go downtown to a parade, you’re going to see everyone you know from everywhere you go. When your kid walks into an event anywhere in town, he’s going to immediately recognize three fourths of the children already there. When you decide to go to a new church, you’ll discover at least fourteen people you know filling the pews. There aren’t a lot of places in this country that still feel like that… part Mayberry, part Wisteria Lane, and part The Real Housewives of Pleasant Hill. It’s this sweet and sour mix of people and ideas and places that seem as though they might not fit well… people and ideas who seem at odds with each other but can somehow, I think, find a way to meet in the middle over cherry ice cream and pink swirling fountains. Because everybody loves that stuff, right? This town of ours is not utopia. It’s not perfect. But is it special? You bet. See the thing about Macon is that it’s sort of like your aging Grandmother. She’s a little crazy, right? She’s got a lot of health problems, and maybe for someone who doesn’t KNOW her, she looks like she could kick the bucket at any minute. You may have to try and explain away some of her outdated beliefs to people who aren’t from here. You may shrug and

say “Well… she’s old” when your friends ask you why she says some of the things she says. But through it all, you love her to pieces because she’s a part of who you are… a part of the person you’ve become through the struggles of your life. She may look old in a lot of ways, but she’s feisty, and she’s trying her best to accept beliefs that are different than the ones she held since before you were born. Yes, I came to Macon, and I found that this place… this silly, ridiculously dated, cracking at some of the corners place, is a big part of who I am now. It is where I am raising my son. It is where I found love again, where I found a job that suits me perfectly, and where I plan to stay and poke and prod until this little Grandmother of mine nods and smiles and says “You win. I’m not too old to learn new tricks.” Because she isn’t… not really. Macon isn’t too old, too small, or too stuck in her ways. We all just do a little too much sitting back and assuming she will be. When my 98 year old Granny was alive, I always assumed she used outdated terms because she was too old to change… turns out, she used out dated terms because no one ever told her they were outdated. No one told her it was time to change… time to embrace the fact that to be alive at her age was an amazing gift and it gave her the opportunity to do what very few people get to do: open her mind to the thoughts and ideas of an entirely different century. I believe Macon can do that, too. I believe we can find a common ground between black and white, between gay and straight, between religious and non-religious, and yes… between young and old. I genuinely believe in the goodness at the heart of this little town that has stolen my heart with its Cherry Blossom bed races and funky little craft brewery. I believe in what she can become without losing the warmth and charm of who she is. Because unlike the arrogant, entitled, know-it –all, I was when I arrived here twelve years ago, I now know there’s nothing wrong with being a small, old, town. In fact… there’s just something perfectly right about it. So now when people ask me where I’m from, I smile proudly, open my arms to embrace all this beautiful insanity and proudly announce: “Here. I’m from right here.”

Karen Gibson, aka “Law Momma”, is a Macon transplant by way of North Carolina. She’s a die-hard Tar Heel fan, an often sleep-deprived wife and mother, a workers’ compensation attorney, and a lover of all things literary… except books on tape. Unless they’re read by Alan Rickman. 11thHourOnline.com 25

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Who Kiefer Sutherland When Tuesday, May 3 Where Cox Capitol Theatre I imagine that Kiefer Sutherland is thankful for the person that handles his publicity, especially during the tour supporting his new country album, Down in a Hole. He’s kind enough to do interviews, when all anyone wants to talk about is Young Guns, or Jack Bauer, or Flatliners, or Julia Roberts. I don’t know how that couldn’t get annoying. And I was no exception to that rule. Kiefer Sutherland haunted my childhood. I could spend two hours talking with him about his movies. I once lived right across the street from the railroad trestle in Santa Cruz that he and the other vampires made Michael hang from in Lost Boys. (He’d be fascinated to know that, right - I mean, it’s like we’re practically related.) So when his agent told me he only had fifteen minutes, I was sad, but I understood. And during those fifteen minutes I found out that Kiefer is just as cool as I thought he’d be. Due to an email mix up, he actually called me a day earlier than I thought he would. I had to pull over on the side of the road, get my recorder ready, and wing it. But I enjoyed every second of those fifteen minutes. I think you will to.

Kiefer Sutherland

Well, thank you for doing this, man. I had actually scheduled your interview for tomorrow, so we’re a day early. But I just pulled over into a cemetery to do this. It’s actually the place were Duane Allman and Berry Oakley from the Allman Brothers are buried. You’ve got to be kidding me. Whoa. Well, thank you for taking the time out to do this. Thank you, buddy. I literally have no questions ready - they’re all back at the office. Good thing I’ve been preparing for this my whole life. I feel like, though, with a little more time, I could have come up with a great segway into a question about Lost Boys, since I’m in a cemetery and all. Please don’t. (Laughs) Okay. Well let’s talk about the passing of Merle Haggard yesterday. That’s a big deal, right? Were you a fan, did you ever meet Merle? Yes, I was a fan, and I kind of did meet Merle. I was playing The Crystal Palace. It’s a place that Buck Owens built up in Bakersfield. I was talking with the sound guy during sound check and Merle’s name got brought up. Just so happened the sound guy knew Merle, and he emailed him while I was there, told him I was making a country record. Merle emailed right back and wished me luck with it. But listen, Merle was one of the greatest country singers to ever live. He was that Bakersfield sound. It really doesn’t get any more authentic than Merle, does it? I mean, he was a prisoner at San Quentin on the day Johnny Cash recorded the album there. I know, man. Can you imagine? That’s just crazy. Well, I’d say you have some outlaw country credentials of your own. You’ve spent some time in jail. You tackled the hell out of that Christmas tree! I’m going to take that as a compliment. It was meant as one. Good, thank you.

When did you get into country music? Well, Hank Williams was always played around my house growing up. Now if I was listening to music with my brother, it was always AC/DC or Aerosmith, but my Dad listened to Hank Williams. But that wasn’t the kind of music I was really into as a child. I got into roping, after a couple of Westerns I made, and started competing in the rodeo. I trained down in Mexico, and got really good at it.

When is the last time you talked to Lou Diamond Phillips? About four weeks ago.

I read that today. You actually won several competitions, didn’t you? Yeah. I think people thought it was a publicity stunt at first, but I was really into it. I never had the balls to get on a bull, but I loved the rodeo, and I roped for probably 10 years or so before I started feeling it too much. But when I was in that scene, country music was a big part of it, and that’s when I really started getting into it.

That makes me very happy. Let’s just jump into Jack Bauer for a second. I literally could talk about this stuff for hours so just be happy they only gave me fifteen minutes. I’m happy to talk about Jack with you. Or anything else. Come by the show and I’ll buy you a drink and we can talk as long as you want to.

Now when you said you got into it after you made a “couple of Westerns,” you were talking about Young Guns and Young Guns II, right? Those are two of the best Westerns made during my lifetime. Will you please please humor me and tell me a story from that set? I don’t mind at all, man. I’ll tell you, everyone wanted to be in that movie. Westerns just weren’t being made during that time. So everyone came on that set. Tom Cruise is in the first Young Guns. We put him in a beard and shot him off the roof. Jon Bon Jovi was also in the movie. We were all buddies with him back in those days. We put him in a beard and shot him off the roof too. Not many people know that. And after we wrapped the first movie, we all went out drinking. Jon Bon Jovi was all in Emilio’s ear about doing the soundtrack for the sequel. Emilio kind of shrugged it off. We didn’t know if there would be a sequel. But Jon sat over in a corner, I don’t even think he was taking shots with the rest of us, and he was scribbling on a napkin all night. By the end of the night, he had three napkins, and on those three napkins he had written the song “Blaze of Glory.” Emilio had those napkins framed over his mantle for a long time.

I don’t know of many on screen friendships like you and Lou have. Burt Reynolds and Jerry Reed come to mind. I’m honored to be mentioned in the same sentence as them. No. I don’t get to talk to Lou as much as I’d like, but we do keep in touch and we are certainly still friends.

You can count on that then. I’d be honored. Did Jack Bauer rub off on your personality at all when you were filming that show? I heard you accidently beat up some guys filming a SNL skit. Is that true? First of all, that role was a gift. It was an honor to play him and I loved every minute of doing that show. But yes, that story is true. Very embarrassing. Some guys from SNL were filming a sketch out in LA. They had an actor dressed up like an old lady and someone was supposed to snatch her purse. I just so happened to be driving by this scene in my car. And I didn’t see the cameras or anything, I just saw the old lady’s purse getting snatched. I jumped out of my car and ran after the guy, threw him on the ground, and was basically beating him up when I noticed the old lady hitting me on the back with her cane. Then I noticed it was a guy dressed up like an old lady and he was screaming, “We’re filming a sketch! Wait. . . are you Kiefer Sutherland?” It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Well, I know you gotta go. Thanks so much for doing this, again! Looking forward to your show! Please come by. I will buy you that drink.

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The Scene

MACON MUSIC

JULIE EVANS

Owner, Karats & Keepsakes 1. Must Eat The Goose Burger at The Players Club; The Tilapia Salad at El Sombrero, Forsyth Road; The Tuxedo Cake at Brasserie Circa; Egg Salad Sandwich at Supper Supers; Fried Butternut Squash at FOJ...And yes, we eat out frequently! 2. Must Do Attend a Mercer Football Game!!! Growing up the child of parents who meet & married at Oklahoma University, during the Bud Wilkinson era...well you’re raised to LOVE the sport. Our small town in Oklahoma nearly shut down every fall Friday afternoon in anticipation of Football Friday Nights. 3. Must See The Grand Opera House. This Theater is one of the prettiest I have ever seen. Every time I walk in, to attend a performance, my eyes study the ornate historic structure. It just makes me smile. 4. Must Go To a service at Ingleside Baptist Church. I usually refer to the lead pastor, Dr. Tim McCoy, as a “Preacher/Teacher”. He makes every sermon easy to understand, as he breaks down biblical truth. Plus the level of talent at the Christmas & Easter productions is amazing. 5. Living in Macon I LOVE Macon for it’s loving people, small town values, giving spirit, beautiful architecture, and most of all, because it’s the place where I met & married my precious husband, Jerry Evans. 28 APRIL 19 - MAY 3, 2016

LIVE SHOW REVIEW

Megan Jean & the KFB words & photos Luke Usry

“I’ll send you postcards, postcards from the afterlife…I’ll send them postmarked, postmarked from hell,” sings Megan Jean in “These Bones,” a song featured on Megan Jean and the KFB’s newest full length record “The Devil Herself.” But perched just inside the open door Mercedes Sprinter that she shares as a mobile domicile with husband and musical partner Byrne Klay, smiling sweetly with an angelic little dog in her lap, she doesn’t seem like someone destined for an afterlife of fire, brimstone, and Nickelback records. Jean radiates a warm, amicable demeanor doesn’t come close to mirroring many of the macabre themes in her lyrics. But that’s just another element of the duo’s dark whimsy that their fans find so endearing. Speaking in the generalities of musical genres, Megan Jean and the KFB’s work is undefinable. They have a few appropriately creative ways of describing it that include “Americana for the end of the world,” and “a metal band, if it was 1927.” Their music is very much rooted in traditional American music, drawing many of its innumerable subtle influences from such pre-rock styles as blues, folk, and cabaret. Performing primarily on

banjo, Klay provides refulgent, jangling melodies onto which Jean layers percussion and adds a glorious and powerful singing voice that cries with the echoes of

crackly old photographs and cavernous vaudevillian theaters. Together they tell timeless stories against musical backdrops that call to mind images of sepia toned, Steinbeckian Americana with enough Southern Gothic flair to win the heart of even the most zealous blind street preacher. Megan Jean and the KFB’s latest show at the Roasted Café establishes that the band has developed a habit of stopping in Macon during their near-constant tour cycle. Given the lustrous, jarring, hypnotic performances they bring with them when they come, we certainly hope it will be a hard habit to break. Or, if they never do find their way back, I hope they’ll at least send a postcard.

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

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HAPPENINGS, LOCALS & REGIONAL INSIGHTS

RAISING THE BAR Fine wine, craft beer, locally-sourced cocktails, live music, great food, creative people and much more

Photo SCOTT JACKSON

Featuring

Winner: Best Local Artist Just Tap’d: Best Small Business “Thanks to everyone who voted for me!! I sincerely ap-

preciate it!! And special thanks to all my friends and the organizations who commission projects over the years,

especially Soapbox Derby (come see me work early tomorrow morning!), Arts Alliance, Historic Macon, Just Tap’d,

Moonhanger Group, College Hill Alliance, the 11th Hour, NewTown Macon and RohoInteriors!! I’m so fortunate to live and work in an art driven community.”

1. What is your favorite cocktail?

Meet your Bartender

2. Favorite beers at Just Tap’d?

Darks - Christmas Bomb imperial stout from Prairie, Last Snow coconut coffee porter from Funky Buddha, and Big Shanty graham cracker stout from Burnt Hickory (GA beer!) Medium - Burton Baton oak aged imperial IPA from Dogfish Head, Ode to Mercy brown ale from Wild Heaven (GA beer!), Insanity barrel age barley wine from Weyerbacher (currently available at Just Tap’d in Macon), Laughing Skull amber from RedBrick (GA beer!). Lighter beers: I’m very fond of sours such as Athen and Petrus currently on tap at Just Tap’d. I also really enjoy tart fruity beers such as lambics and ciders. It’s fun to mix the sweets ciders and lambics with the sour beers so you get the best of both worlds: sweet & tart.

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3. Do’s & Don’ts at the bar?

Don’t be afraid to tell your bartender what drinks you enjoy, it’s ok to like domestics and not be familiar with craft beer or cocktails. It’s a place to start. But also, don’t be afraid to branch out and try something new. If you like certain things, a good bartender will introduce you to something similar. Some places like Just Tap’d offer “flights” (aka a sampler platter of beer or wine) so you can try different things and find something you like. (A please) don’t take glass ware from one bar to another or home unless you pay for the glass. Do be sure to have a safe ride home. Do ask for a cab number if you need it.

My favorite cocktail I created while working at Ninja was the Wasabi-tini. I actually shook a pinch of wasabi with the liquor mix for it to dissolve, and topped it with a twisted lime wedge. It was surprisingly smooth, zesty and refreshing. I had a few other fun cocktails such as Ocmulgee Spirits, the Cotton Gin, and Shark Drank which had a watermelon wedge carved like a shark fin rising out of the blue drank.

4. Hobbies?

Hobbies include painting, pyrography, gardening, biking, reading and cooking.

5. Best recent night on the town?

HEIDI CLINITE Just Tap’d

One of my best girlfriends and I had a margarita and tacos at El Camino followed by going to a hockey game for the first time. Macon Mayhem surprisingly won against a team that usually kicks their butt. It was really fun and intense!

GO HEAR - LIVE MUSIC KANE BROWN LIVE AT THE CRAZY BULL - THIS SHOW HAS SOLD OUT!

Thursday 4/21 The Oh Hellos Cox Capitol Theatre The Oh Hellos began in a cluttered bedroom, where siblings Maggie and Tyler Heath (born and raised in southern Texas) recorded their self-titled EP in 2011. In the fall of 2012, the sibling duo released their debut full-length record Through the Deep, Dark Valley, which they wrote, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered themselves. Their influences range from Fleet Foxes and Sufjan Stevens to The Middle East and the Muppets, bending and blending styles and genres into a unique mixture of eclectic folk rock. Stereo Reform THE HUMMINGBIRD Matt Rogers WILD WING CAFE

Friday 4/22 Big Daddy & Co. 20’S PUB Revolution 360 BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE McKenzie’s Mill THE CRAZY BULL VOTED BEST NEW ARTIST TO WATCH BY THE CMA’S – 2014. Born and raised in the small southern town of West End, North Carolina comes the rocking duo…McKenzies Mill. Founded by brothers Justin and

Ryan Harris and backed by the best musicians Nashville has to offer, McKenzies Mill brings you “Southern Fried Rock & Roll!” Some Kids THE HUMMINGBIRD Trey Teem WILD WING CAFE Saturday 4/23 Kool Change AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Chain Smokin’ Hillbillies BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE Kane Brown THE CRAZY BULL On October 21st, Kane released his first original single “Don’t Go City on Me,”reaching #11 on the iTunes country singles chart and #10 overall on Google Play. Fans can expect Kane Brown’s debut EP, featuring “Don’t Go City on Me,” to become available in January 2015. Keep a lookout for this Country Music #CMchat One to Watch who has become an Internet singing sensation. It’s a no-brainer that someone who can join the ranks of Lee Brice, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum, etc. on the iTunes country singles chart will certainly make waves upon the release of his first studio project. The Stranger: Tribute to Billy Joel COX CAPITOL THEATRE THE STRANGER is the complete premiere tribute to the music of

one of the world’s most beloved performers, Billy Joel. Comprised of some of the best and most experienced musicians in the business, this 6 piece band brings together an authentic replication of Billy’s timeless music, crowning it with soulful, spot on vocals that makes listening to a Billy Joel song so special. The Great Affairs THE HUMMINGBIRD Broadcast 90 WILD WING CAFE

Thursday 4/28 Grace Potter COX CAPITOL THEATRE Grace Potter’s epic musical journey reaches a new milestone with the arrival of her solo debut, Midnight (released August 14 on Hollywood Records), an inspired work that is surprising, revelatory and wildly original. Potter has proven her versatility guesting with everyone from Kenny Chesney toThe Rolling Stones, but she clearly needed a new main collaborator to break out of her sweet spot. Working with L.A. producer Eric Valentine on Midnight, she remains her aggressive, earthy self while getting playful in new ways. With its songs about sex and dancing, self-confidence and risk, Midnight is a mid-career turn for Potter that proves genuinely freeing. Scott Little WILD WING CAFE 11thHourOnline.com 35

GO HEAR - LIVE MUSIC Don’t miss this hot mess; rocker Grace Potter at The Cox Capitol Theatre April 28!

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Trey Teem Band BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE Forsyth, GA boys playing some country, southern rock and gospel - They guys have quickly become a Middle Georgia favorite!

Matt Moncrief BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE Support local music! And this talented guy brings some of his friends to help round out a set full of sing-along favorites.

Daniel Lee Zero-N THE CRAZY BULL THE CRAZY BULL Corey Smith, Colt Ford, Brantley Gilbert and Daniel Lee, what do the four of these artists Jimmy Hall’s Birthday Bash have in common? The four of them were at COX CAPITOL THEATRE one point in their careers all signed to the Jimmy Hall, vocalist for Jeff same record label. Maybe not at the same Beck’s 2014 US Tour co-headling with ZZ time,With but they were all signed Average Top, is, according to Jeff Beck’s Website, Kansas BibletoCompany and Joe’s Entertainment. Not only that, but they a Southern Boy With Lots of Soul. Jimmy 100 Watt Horse! all came from within an 18 mile radius of is heading on tour with Jeff Beck again each other. Now sit and think about that for Spring of 2015 and will be touring with a second. Corey Smith, who has released Hank Jr. in the Fall. seven independent records, Colt Ford, Jimmy Hall first gained notoriety as who has released five and is a prominent the front man for the band Wet Willie figure within Average Joe’s Entertainment, from Mobile, Alabama. His unique brand Brantley Gilbert who co-wrote the 4x of R&B-infused rock and roll swagger procertified platinum hit single, “Dirt Road pelled the group’s “Keep On Smilin’” into Anthem”, with Ford, and has had three the Top 10 on the Billboard singles chart number one hit singles, and Daniel Lee, in 1974. His songs have been recorded by who just released his DEBUT CD, “Roots”, all Gregg Allman, The Marshall Tucker Band, came from the same area. Needless to say, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Johnny Russell, there is something in the water down in the and others. Since the 1980s, Hall has been northern part of Georgia. a vocalist, saxophonist, harmonica player Daniel Lee from Winder, Georgia just and band leader with Hank Williams, Jr. released his debut album entitled, “Roots.” His album title is precisely correlated to Gringo Starr the southern music on the album and he THE HUMMINGBIRD has given us an insight into his roots, a If you know a little about the Furgiueles’ direct narration of the heart and soul of roots, it all makes sense. “Our grandad his Georgia life, painted for you in every started out in radio in the ’40s and ’50s in song. Honestly, it is a great representation Columbus, Ga.,” Nick explains. “He was a of southern living in every small town huge promoter of R&B back when it was throughout the south. still super segregated, and he was playing black music and putting on shows with Adult Prom (sold out) Great Gatsby Theme! Little Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Sam Five40 Band Cooke & the Soul Stirrers, a lot of Gospel THE HUMMINGBIRD shows. So we grew up hearing all these stories, listening to all this music. Our The Crossroads grandfather was inducted into the Georgia WILD WING CAFE Music Hall of Fame posthumously. And my grandma—all her photo albums are like

Soul Mechanic

The Great Affairs

Jackie Wilson shirtless backstage, hanging out.” With their family’s R&B connections and their young obsession with early rock & roll, it wasn’t long before the two brothers started making music. They’ve paid their dues over the last decade, weathering multiple lineup shifts and the often-brutal gauntlet of the road on two continents separated by thousands of miles of ocean, building their following the old-fashioned way; they’ve studied in the studio with the masters, and they’ve set out on their own intrepid sonic odyssey, returning with the blinking-light palette of esoteric sounds and unforgettable hooks that comprise their infectious new record, Floating Out to See. And now, they’re riding this slowly cresting wave toward what looks a whole lot like a breakthrough. The Macon Brothers WILD WING CAFE

Sunday 5/1 Scott Sapp: The Voice of Creed COX CAPITOL THEATRE Driven by unbridled passions and haunted by ghosts that defy definition, the great rockers keep getting better, stronger, more determined to get it right. Proof of Life is proof that Scott Stapp is among the great rockers. It’s also proof that this time he’s gotten it right. The music—hard-edged, explosive, fiercely spontaneous and emotionally super-charged—frames the story of Stapp’s remarkable journey, beginning with his long relationship with Creed.

Tuesday 5/3 Kiefer Sutherland COX CAPITOL THEATRE See the full interview on page 27!

Thursay 5/5 Cinco de Mayo w/ African Americana THE HUMMINGBIRD Brantley Harris WILD WING CAFE

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