Every now and then, even under deadline, I find myself at a place that has nothing to do with my writing, but everything to do with enjoying the pleasures this city has to offer. This time, that pleasure took me to the 567 on Cherry Street to hear Jared Wright (sans Rolys and Bots), Rova Zoetella (a new band) and Oh Dorian (aka Heather Kemp). What I found is that… (more…)
Snacking on Strung Finger of an Old Dear September 15, 2009
I was going to title this post Snacking on Oh Dorian, but that felt sort of cannibalistic and wrong. Just wrong.
Not downloading this new song by Oh Dorian would be a mistake.
Nevermind that I feel like I’m stalking the woman, but how can you not do so. Whenever I hear that Oh Dorian is playing, or see it on her myspace page, I am there (well, as much as I can be). From the first moment I heard her voice, I’ve wanted to hear more. There is something haunting about her voice, something that stays with you long after the show is over. I’ve been humming Happy Hookah (the “side B” to her Strung Finger of an Old Dear ep) ever since I heard it one night in a bar at the end of her set. I’m glad to finally have it in my iTunes.
I love how different Strung Finger of an Old Dear is from Oh Dorian’s other songs. She promised that it would be. I’ve only listened to it a few times, but I am greatly anticipating the full record. If you haven’t already gotten your FREE copy of these two songs, what are you waiting for?
Go to the Random Family website and download the songs today.
Snacking on Music – And What A Weekend Was Had! September 14, 2009
College Hill Corridor was definitely busy this weekend.
I used to be someone who said that there was nothing to do in Macon. That’s because I didn’t really know anybody and I didn’t take the time to get to know people, because it is this connection with people and the community that lets you know about things that are going on. There is always someone trying to keep us on top of what’s going on, whether it is NewTown Macon, the 11th Hour, MFood and Culture or little old me with this blog, and we want this community to get out and DO SOMETHING…
Bragg Jam: Part One… The Music July 26, 2009
I still have hearing loss.
If you were a part of Bragg Jam, you were a part of something rich. It was overflowing with music, good food, and friends tromping around with you from stage to stage. If you didn’t wear sneakers like I told you too, I know your feet hurt worse than mine. Legs, shoulders, neck – all hurt from dancing. How can you help it. Every show, we were right near the front, speakers blaring, everybody dancing. How awesome was it?
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The Hard Thing About Bragg Jam Is… July 24, 2009
… how to put your schedule together.
Since I’m Facebook stalking all of the Bragg Jam posters that I’m friends with, it’s got Bragg Jam in my head all day. I can barely sit through work thinking about tomorrow. Maybe it’s just me. It’s weird, but when Macon has something to do, I love seeing everyone get excited about it. Not that we don’t always have something going on, but big events like Bragg Jam are few and far between. So now that it’s almost here, the wait is almost over, who are you going to see?
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Bragg Jam: ‘Cause We Just Can’t Get Enough July 24, 2009
The Honey and I got an early start on Bragg Jam when he drove us down to Milledgeville to listen to Roly-Bots at Buffingtons. Everyone loved my Magnificent Bastard t-shirt (got stopped several times on the way in and out with someone pointing at my chest and giving a thumbs up). We ordered a pitcher of the best beer they had on tap, AmberBock, and watched Trendlenberg use his Nintendo DS to kick out the jams. Then, in their worst show to date, Roly-Bots ROCKED IT OUT! I have the sore muscles to prove it. Yeah, Bragg Jam is gonna be magnificent. Speaking of magnificent…
Snacking on Bragg Jam July 21, 2009
When Bragg Jam first started, it received little support. Hardly anyone even knew what it was. But Bragg Jam just kept at it and now, 10 years later, it is one of the biggest events this city has to offer.
Being from Macon, I’ve seen people get excited about the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Street Party (which I want to put in quotes because the only true thing about that title is that it is on a street), but musically, Bragg Jam has had more to offer Macon’s music lovers than the Street Party has for quite a while. Tone Loc notwithstanding.
Snacking on Festivities July 3, 2009
If you’re not leaving the city for the 4th of July, then has Macon got a surprise for you! And I mean surprise in a good way, not surprise in that walk-by-an-empty-storefront-doorway-and-meet-a-homeless-person-SURPRISE! -way. I mean in a more-than-your-money’s-worth-good-time-great-drinks-awesome-music-even awesomer friends- way. Man, Macon, I think I’m growing to love you!
Snacking on History in the Making May 22, 2009
There’s too much talent in this city.
We remember Otis Redding and the Allman Brothers and we think about all of the famous musicians that called Macon their home or, for a time, made Macon their musical stomping ground. The sheer, heart stopping reality of the number of historic acts that have played at the Douglass Theatre or at the old Capital Theatre is amazing. We look back at that time and wonder, why aren’t we there again? Or are we there and you just haven’t recognized it?
We Got Your Live Music Scene Right Here! April 2, 2009
A friend of mine has something to say about music in Macon. It’s something pretty important and I think that it needs to be up wherever there is talk about Macon and the things going on in this city. In it’s full entirety. If you got something to say, say it here online or go say it to him out loud. We’ll both appreciate it!
(This is the long ass response I had to an editorial in the Mercer Cluster, which stated we have no music scene and then blamed it on the lack of bands and venues. While I agree we have some work to do, my belief is that what we lack is fans. Wow. That’s probably all I had to write… whoops. If you feel like reading three pages of my ranting, get down on it.)
