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The Rome Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director and Conductor Richard Prior has received the prestigious 2009-2010 Emory University Winship Faculty Award. This competitive award allows a senior faculty member to take a one-semester leave of absence to pursue a major research or creative project. Also a Pulitzer-nominated composer, Dr. Prior will be using the time to write both a clarinet concerto and his third symphony.
The clarinet concerto will be performed and recorded by the National Symphony of Ukraine, the Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra late this summer and his third symphony will receive its premiere performance in October at Emory University.
Dr. Prior will however, continue to conduct the RSO throughout the season as well as the Emory University and Youth symphony.

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Country music is the theme to this weekend’s lineup, led by one of the genres greatest artists, Willie Nelson, at The Forum.

By Bryan Mullins of Mullinsmania.com

TONIGHT

Russell McClanahan & the mOOn Crew will be tossing old time string band adaptations of a wide variety of music once again for the dinner crowd at the Harvest Moon.

Eric Dodd is an acoustic country rock songwriter from Atlanta. He’ll be performing at 333 on Broad tonight.

Muletide Perkins will bang on some acoustic songs at the 400 Block Bar tonight looking for a good ol’ time as usual.

FRIDAY

An American icon and country legend (and personal hero) is coming to The Forum on Friday. It’s an honor for him to return to Rome after his last great performance at The Forum. Willie Nelson has done so many things in his 50-plus-year career that it would be pointless for me to try to name them here. I mean, it’s Willie Nelson. You know who he is. (And that’s him with Mullins from last time he played here.)

Local favorite, Jon Byrd, will set up shop at 333 on Broad and host the official Willie Nelson after party. This makes sense since 333 and The Forum are convenient neighbors.

Leslie Gaddy will warm up the Moon Roof Bar with her interpretations of country and Southern rock classics.

6 Deuce returns to the 400 Block Bar with their bluesy rock show.

The Rome Little Theatre opens up their performance of 12 Angry Men at the Historic DeSoto Theatre. The show will run Saturday and Sunday as well and then Feb. 5-7.

SATURDAY

The ultimate blues and roots rock duo, Thunderbolt Patterson, will dazzle the folks up at the 400 Block Bar with and arsenal of guitars and songs from deep within the vaults of rock ‘n’ roll.

Ben Bagley will perform country classic among his own at 333 on Broad this Saturday.

Flat Busted will be at the Peach Palace.

MORE MULLINS

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

-Listen for Bryan on The Ridge 95.7 FM  with Matt D in the Morning weekdays from 7 to 9 a.m.

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Rock Rome for RACA dominates tonight’s line up

By Bryan Mullins of Mullinsmania.com

TONIGHT

We’re very excited about an event tonight at 333 on Broad called Rome Rock for RACA. It’s a fundraiser for the Rome Area Council for the Arts, an organization that I’ve enjoyed working with over the years in celebrating the vast amount of talent in the area. They’ve got a great lineup of music for the show beginning with an offshoot of the Rome Area Songwriters Association. The G-Men consist of four great songwriters: Jule Medders, David Bell, Rick McKee, and David Elliott. They’ll be playing each others material to open up the show. Following that will be John Schroeder, who will have Gene Brigham accompanying. The Pollard Greens will then switch gears with some cool jazz followed by Broad & Third, a collection of local musicians tapping into some classic rock. Stephen Smith will then channel electric blues rock, followed by Blu Train. Topping off the evening will be local favorites, Scott Thompson & Peachtree Station. What a lineup for a Thursday! Here’s the lineup with times:

6:30pm-  The G Men  

7:30pm-  John Schroeder  

8:15pm-  Pollard Greens

9:15pm-  Broad and Third

10pm-     Stephen Smith  

10:15pm- Blu Train  

11:30pm- Peachtree Station  

12:45am – Jam

All Things Artistic continues to bring diversity in their events on Broad Street. Tonight will be an evening of yoga called The Art of Flow with Elizabeth Witsell. All Things Artistic has done an excellent job of living up to their name since they opened last year.

The Velcro Pygmies are one of the South’s favorite party bands and with good reason. They’ll put on a heck of an energetic show very reminiscent of the roarin’ ’80s at the Peach Palace.

FRIDAY

333 on Broad delivers more quality in an evening with Chris Knight, a Kentucky songwriter truly dedicated to the art of the song. After seven albums, Knight, is a favorite among fans as well as a critic’s choice. I recommend checking out his website, watching some videos, and catching the show. Local favorites, Kneckdown, will open the show with they’re first show of 2010.

SATURDAY

I love variety and Saturday brings a nice mix of options for fun.

The Oostanaula Folk Dance Collective will hold their winter Contra Dance at the Ford Gymnasium at Berry College. If you’re new to folk dance, show up early. The dances are explained and everyone warms up a bit. It sounds intimidating but it’s a lot of fun once the dancing really gets going. Plus, the group is very forgiving. I can vouch for that.

Sam Thacker is an Atlanta based pop rocker that has been coming up strong over the last year. He’s had great shows at 333 on Broad and is returning for another round on Saturday.

The 400 Block Bar presents High Strung, a group of string band pickers from Athens with a nice blend of influences including John Prine, Woody Guthrie, and Bill Monroe. Let’s help welcome them to Rome.

The Battle of Rome VIII will bring a night of mixed martial arts fighting to the Forum, featuring special guest Kimbo Slice.

MORE MULLINS

-For a more extensive list, please see Bryan Mullins’ Mullinsmania.com

-Listen for Bryan on The Ridge 95.7 FM  with Matt D in the Morning weekdays from 7 to 9 a.m.