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Race Against Timenew

The scramble to save Augusta's last remaining black theater is on. And although it has been bought, the road back from the ravages of time is anything but smooth.

Metro Spirit | Michael Thames | 03-12-2008 | History

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Thin Gray Linenew

The 25-year police officers' retirement has gone the way of the golden watch in the corporate world. Deputies now stay on the force up to age 65.

Metro Spirit | Murfee Faulk | 03-12-2008 | Crime & Justice

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Going Greennew

From recent immigrants to established families, Augustans define what it means to be Irish in America.

Metro Spirit | Stacey Hudson | 03-12-2008 | History

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'The Special' Arrivesnew

The Mitch Marcus Quintet has a special blend of progressive and futuristic jazz music.

Metro Spirit | Rich McCracken II | 03-12-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Mitch Marcus Quintet, The Special

'Southern Exposure' Revisits Jazz Standardsnew

Dorothy Doring is a new musical artist with an individual sound.

Metro Spirit | Rich McCracken II | 03-12-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Dorothy Doring, Southern Exposure

Ashia Experiments on 'Pay to be Loved'new

The new artist Ashia has a unique sound that is not really in any category. It's not jazz or improvisation, and it has more sounds than experimental music.

Metro Spirit | Rich McCracken | 03-12-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Ashia, Pay to be Loved

Bloodkin Gets Retro on 'Lovesongs for Losers'new

The band has a rock 'n' roll sound with jangling guitars and retro sounds to each track on this CD. You can hear styles and influences of Aerosmith, White Stripes, LA Guns, Tom Petty etc.

Metro Spirit | Rich McCracken II | 03-12-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Bloodkin, Lovesongs for Losers

Janet's 'Discipline' is Her Routinenew

With Discipline, Janet Jackson's tenth album, it is quite obvious that she's not budging from her usual formula. From a thorough listen, we find that she still likes to dance, she still likes to talk about sex, and she still likes to give off this coy, and seductive demeanor.

Metro Spirit | Frazia Lee | 03-12-2008 | Reviews

Tags: discipline, Janet Jackson

Fear Nuttin Band Get Spiritualnew

Evoking the spirit, if not quite the soul, of such reggae heavyhitters as Buju Banton and Toots and the Maytals (both of whom they've toured with) – not to mention the guitar-metal stylings of Living Colour's Vernon Reid – the Fear Nuttin Band hold their own within a crossbreeding genre that most certainly prides itself on breaking down the barriers of musical intolerance.

Metro Spirit | Dwight Bemisderfer | 03-12-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Fear Nuttin Band, Untitled Limited Edition EP

The Gun and Doll Show Frontman Goes Solo with 'Celebration Songs'new

A quick peek at the official website of San Francisco's apparently infamous rock 'n' roll band reveals that they "have appeared before standing-room-only crowds since 1993" and that they’ve "built a devoted following" due, in part, to "an outrageous stage presence." However, you'd never know it by hearing the recent solo release of Killian MacGeraghty's "Celebration Songs."

Metro Spirit | Dwight Bemisderfer | 03-12-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Celebration Songs, Killian MacGeraghty

New Found Glory Channels Pop-Punk of the Near Pastnew

Hit or Miss has a very contemporary sound with driving guitars and bare-chord riffing throughout. The sound of this band is similar to Blink 182, Sum 41 and Green Day.

Metro Spirit | Rich McCracken II | 03-12-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Hit or Miss, New Found Glory