Typically, when you read an after-the-fact article about a rock show, you'll get served a brief bio of the bands and the evening's setlist. This isn't going to be anything like that. Last Saturday night I attended a show that did double duty as a birthday party, dubbed Buford Jam 3. The event was held at the Tannery in downtown Buford, GA. More than just a show recap, this is … [Read more...] about Three Amazing Rock Bands, One Incredible Rock Show
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The Beatles Took Atlanta By Storm, and I Was There
In August of 1965, two months after my high school graduation, the most extraordinary thing happened. A band called the Beatles held one concert in Atlanta, and I was there! Atlanta Stadium was demolished years ago, two of the band members have gone on to their rewards, and age has taken away my ability to sing and dance. But that memory lives on. This new band from across … [Read more...] about The Beatles Took Atlanta By Storm, and I Was There
An Introduction to Atlanta’s Rock N’ Roll World
In the spring of 1989, as a 19-year-old boy from the bayou, I made my way from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Norcross, GA. I was leaving behind a wild upbringing in a broken home, misspent youth, and virtually everything I had ever known. Georgia was the promised land, a brave new world where I could pursue the dreams I dared not dream during my turbulent and tumultuous childhood. … [Read more...] about An Introduction to Atlanta’s Rock N’ Roll World
The Atlanta Rhythm Section
The great Duane Allman once said. "Rock was born in the South, so saying 'Southern rock' is like saying 'rock rock. '" That would make the Atlanta Rhythm Section masters of 'rock rock'. Earlier this year, the tragic news came out that the world had lost Barry Bailey after a long fight with MS. It's hard to explain how losing someone you've only met a few times hits home. The … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Rhythm Section
Doraville’s Studio One-Where Southern Magic Happened
Tucked away in an industrial park in Doraville, the mundane exterior of Studio One didn’t begin to portray the history and influence that originated inside its hallowed walls. Showcasing a diverse group of talent from Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special to Ronnie James Dio, Journey and disco queen Alicia Bridges, in the ’70s and ’80s, Studio One firmly established its place in music … [Read more...] about Doraville’s Studio One-Where Southern Magic Happened
