AltWeeklies Wire
No Parking Zonenew
Athens group hits the passing lane for its best album yet.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
02-01-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Bruce Burch and the Business of Musicnew
A former hit songwriter develops a new program at UGA that teaches students how to succeed in the music industry ... without being musicians.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
01-23-2008 |
Music
The Colonel is Backnew
Give Thanks to Chank is Col. Bruce Hampton's first studio album since he recorded Deluxe Edition.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
11-29-2007 |
Reviews
So My Brother Wants to Be a Country-music Starnew
When Bill Gentry set out on his path to Nashville 10 years ago, I didn't think he stood a chance -- yet today he owns Wild Bill's and is on the brink of a deal. I didn't know he was chasing more than a dream.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
07-19-2007 |
Music
Tinsley Ellis' 'Moment'new
Blues guitarist goes back to the basics.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
06-28-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Moment of Truth, Tinsley Ellis
Onion Ringleader is Backnew
Former Vidalias' singer/songwriter returns to alt-country scene.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
02-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Col. Bruce to the Rescuenew
A wild ride to Zambiland and back with the dean of the Atlanta rock scene.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
02-01-2007 |
Music
Soul Brother No. 1 (1933-2006)new
The story of a Georgian who rose from poverty to become a cultural icon, as told by the people who knew him best.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
01-17-2007 |
Music
Tags: James Brown
Provocateurs to Profiteersnew
The North Carolina-based Sugar Hill Records was founded in 1978 by Barry Poss to record modern music that was grounded in traditional styles.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
01-04-2007 |
Reviews
James Brown, Dead at 73new
Music legend made his first mark in Macon.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
12-28-2006 |
Music
Long Time Gonenew
Graham Nash talks about CSNY and the importance of speaking your mind.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
08-03-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Rhymin' Simonnew
While Surprise is in some ways a radical departure for Simon, at its heart are the songwriting craft and spirit of adventure that have defined his entire career.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
07-13-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Paul Simon, Surprise
Returning from Funk Rock, Ga.new
In truth, the greatest strength of Mother's Finest also turned out to be its greatest enemy -- it was a predominately black band that had a rock sound in an era when black groups were not played on rock radio unless their name was Jimi Hendrix.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
06-22-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Second Actnew
Widespread Panic's new album acts as a metaphor for the band's rebirth.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
06-15-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Earth to America, Widespread Panic
Hot Greasenew
The Hampton Grease Band reunites after 33 years.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
06-01-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Hampton Grease Band