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TONIGHT

Russell McClanahan and the mOOn Crew are at it again at the Harvest Moon for the dinner crowd. They play that old time string band music to a welcome crowd.

El Willie plays classic jazz, r&b, and soul at Old Havana on Thursdays, providing the ultimate atmosphere to an already great environment.

Brent Bailey will perform at the 400 Block Bar and Russ Maddux at Opi’s Waterfront.

FRIDAY

This Friday marks the come back show for The Strange, a band that had Rome’s venues booming in previous years. Before The Strange, Seth Turner, Adam Beck and Clint Dillard played in multiple bands together working with different singers and songwriters. Now they return to the 3-piece formula, with Turner behind the mic and writing songs. Russell Cook of the Little Country Giants will open the show at Schroeder’s Courtyard (7:30 p.m.)

Andrew Wardlaw is a singer and songwriter from Rome who mixes an acoustic folk style with deep introspective lyrics. He’ll be performing at The Nest this Friday.

7 Day Sun is a modern rock/alternative band from Louisville that will be taking the stage at McCrobie’s on Friday while passing through on their current Southeast tour.

Matt Kabus is an acoustic songwriter from Atlanta who will be performing at 333 on Broad, the recent addition to Broad Street offering a nice acoustic lounge.

If Foo Fighters, Weezer and Guns N Roses started a band together, it may remind you of

Lynam, the arena rock/alternative band from Birmingham. These guys have been playing all over the place doing real well, and they have great hair. They’ll be at the Peach Palace on Friday to blow you away.

SATURDAY

Raymond L. Atkins was recently dubbed a 2009 Georgia Author of the Year for his novel, Front Porch Prophet. His most recent novel is being released this week and he will have a signing at Barnes & Noble this Saturday from 1 to 4pm.

Renee Mixon has built a loyal following over the past years for her autobiographical songwriting skills. She always brings them in at Schroeder’s Courtyard and she will return there this Saturday evening for some great music.

The Georgia Blues Brothers are performing their hilarious live action show at Heritage Hall this Saturday in part of the Shriners Telethon going on over there.

333 on Broad has another great acoustic act coming from Atlanta on Saturday. Christopher Alan Yates has a smooth sound and a great songwriting style. Thanks to 333 for keeping the talent in rotation week after week.

From Southlake, Texas, here comes Back in Black, the ultimate AC/DC tribute band. They’ll be saluting those about to rock and doing dirty deeds this Saturday at The Peach Palace for dirt cheap.

MORE MULLINS 

-For a more extensive list of entertainment options, please see Bryan Mullins‘ Mullinsmania.com

-Listen for Bryan on The Ridge 95.7 FM  with Matt D in the Morning just after the 8 a.m. news on Friday. Or catch him just before the news, at 7:50 a.m., with Elizabeth Davis on Talk Radio WLAQ 1410 AM.

…as seen on HometownHeadlines.com…. 

TONIGHT

Russell McClanahan and the mOOn Crew will continue to perform their homage to old-time string band music in the dining room of Harvest Moon. McClanahan has performed with many people there almost since Harvest Moon has been open, including Rome’s musical legend, Kasper “Stranger” Malone.

El Willie will set the atmosphere at Old Havana with his smooth renditions of classic jazz, soul, and r&b hits.

The Oomp Camp DJ’s will provide flavorful dance music at McCrobie’s on Super Crunk Thursday.

Scott Warren & Friends will return to the 400 Block with a hearty dose of jam based Southern rock and country blues.

FRIDAY

Two exciting bands will take the stage at McCrobie’s. Rome’s Unseen Stimuli will provide some raw punk rock while Before the Solstice out of Athens pays homage to classic prog rock and experimental music.

The Grooveshakers are a funk/blues/rock combo from Rydal, that will be taking the stage on Friday and Saturday night in Schroeder’s. No, unfortunately, you can not camp out in the Courtyard.

333 on Broad is a welcome recent addition to the Broad Street music scene offering an acoustic lounge. It is at the old Prickly Pear location. Friday, 333 will have live music from Cory Tucker, a local favorite in the acoustic songwriter scene.

The Nest is the new coffee shop in Downtown Rome next to Jefferson’s. They are one of the newest venues in Rome for live music on Friday nights. This week they will offer music from The Winshape Boys, Andrew Watson, Carl Edge and Chris Hayes.

Leslie Gaddy will perform her acoustic country and Southern rock for the dinner crowd at Opi’s Waterfront, followed by karaoke.

SATURDAY

Just a reminder that the Grooveshakers will return for round two at the Schroeder’s Courtyard.

333 on Broad is proud to present Gareth Asher, the up-and-coming acoustic pop rock artist from Atlanta.

Haven has rocked Rome crowds many times in the past five years. After taking a short break, they have returned with just as much, if not more, of the energy that drives their heavy alternative rock sound. Venue: Peach Palace.

Joe’s Old Band will perform at McCrobie’s.

MORE MULLINSMANIA

You’ll find expanded coverage on Bryan’s Web site, www.mullinsmania.com.

Listen for Bryan Mullins of Mullinsmania.com on The Ridge 95.7 FM  with Matt D in the Morning just after the 8 a.m. news on Friday. Or catch him just before the news, at 7:50 a.m., with Elizabeth Davis on Talk Radio WLAQ 1410 AM.

…as seen on HometownHeadlines.com. 

TONIGHT

The Rome Area Songwriters Association provides a monthly opportunity to catch the local songwriter’s scene in a laid back intimate environment. They perform at the Rome Area Council for the Arts on Broad Street. For July RASA will showcase the talents of Ernie Palmer, Pamela Kirk and Gary Greene.

Russell McClanahan & the mOOn Crew have delighted the dinner crowd at Harvest Moon for some time now with their devotion to old time string band music. It’s great music in the perfect setting.

El Willie offers classic r&b, soul, and jazz renditions at Old Havana, where he has made it a second home on Thursdays.

Scott Warren & Friends will undoubtedly play the fire out of some original Southern rock with the occasional choice cover from a multiple genre catalog of greats. Venue: The 400 Block Bar.

FRIDAY

There is a triple dose of three-piece bands playing Friday at McCrobie’s. These Atlanta-based bands include Deception (featuring local talent Brian Hill), Holdcell, and 6 Point. Check out Holdcell’s “El Gallo” for an nice twist to modern rock. Brandon Perry will perform at 333 on Broad, the recent addition on Broad Street focusing on acoustic songwriters. This Smyrna-based songwriter has some nice tunes online worth checking out.

Dooley and his Blues Outlaws are working overtime this weekend. On Friday night they will take the stage at the Schroeder’s Courtyard. Dooley plays a mean harmonica.

Cherokee Farms in LaFayette is not a bad drive away, and it[s well worth it to attend the Cherokee Farms Fiddler’s Convention with mucho bluegrass and fiddles.

SATURDAY

There’s a great night of fresh indie rock acts at the Schroeder’s Courtyard on Saturday night. Atlanta’s Young Antiques play great shows wherever they go. Janet Simpsons’ Delicate Cutters offer a welcome twist on roots based folk. I highly recommend checking out these bands. Prior Station is Mike Hester’s latest collaboration. I haven’t heard them but I’m sure it’s cool, as Hester’s previous band, The Jack Straws, was a Schroeder’s highlight.

Backswing will perform at 333 on Broad. These guys are extremely talented and have a great crowd that enjoys their sounds.

Curiosity Shoppe’s history of rocking crowds in the Southeast begins way back in 1992. They have remained a staple on the touring circuit since then. Venue: Peach Palace.

Dooley will take his wicked harmonica licks down to Opi’s Waterfront on Friday with the Blues Outlaws.

MORE MULLINS MANIA:

-See Bryan’s Web site, www.mullinsmania.com, for expanded coverage as well as links to many of the acts mentioned above.-Listen for Bryan Mullins of Mullinsmania.com on The Ridge 95.7 FM  with Matt D in the Morning just after the 8 a.m. news on Friday. Or catch him just before the news, at 7:50 a.m., with Elizabeth Davis on Talk Radio WLAQ 1410 AM.