Summer Sounds Continue to Sizzle Downtown
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
…as seen on HometownHeadlines.com…
Serving up ‘double’s in downtown Rome: Double duty for
The John Lee Hookers; double the music at 333 on Broad
By Bryan Mullins
TONIGHT: Jon Byrd, Matt Chambers at 333; mOOn Crew @ Harvest
333 on Broad will host a double feature of entertainment this Thursday afternoon. For dinner, you can catch Jon Byrd in the dining room. Following that all you have to do is head upstairs and catch Matt Chambers. Both are great local Southern rock and country artists.
Stephen Smith is back at it at Bella Roma Grill, shredding blues driven tunes and belting out soulful vocals with ease. He’s always ready to make it a good time.
Russell McClanahan and the mOOn Crew will entertain the Harvest Moon dining room with their dedication to old time string band music that has been played on these streets since Rome’s earliest days.
FRIDAY: Huge night with Hookers, Groundhawgs, Pollard Greens
Clay Broome’s homage to early blues and rock ‘n’ roll makes for a refreshing and high powered evening. The John Lee Hookers always put on a smokin’ show and will perform this Friday evening at 333 on Broad.
The Groundhawgs will return to the 400 Block Bar. These guys really bring it when it comes to old time string band, bluegrass, and outlaw country originals and classics. I can’t remember once where their show was not a good time.
The Pollard Greens Jazz Quartet is on fire, even though it’s the coolest jazz around. These guys recreate and interpret classic jazz standards and perform originals with the greatest ease. They’ll be laying it down at Johnny’s Pizza on Friday.
SATURDAY: Scott Thompson at 333; Groveshakers at Schroeder’s
John Lee Hookers will be working overtime this weekend. On Saturday they’ll take the energy to Kilroy’s Bar at the VFW Post 4911 on Cedartown Highway. This is a great place to see a group like this.
Scott Thompson is not only one of the nicest guys you’ll come across. He’s also one of Rome’s favorite performers, blending originals with classic country and rock hits. He’ll be at 333 on Broad this Saturday.
The Grooveshakers are a funky jam based blues band from Rydal that were putting on great shows in the area a couple of years ago. They will be back in town this Saturday to light up the stage in the Schroeder’s Courtyard.
Dangerous New Machine is an up and coming Atlanta based grunge and alternative rock band featuring members of Stereomud, Fuzzy and Stuck Mojo. They’ve been going strong for the last few years touring all over the Southeast and getting great response. They’ll be at Broad Street Station on Saturday.
I still haven’t heard My Ninja yet but I have heard nothing but great things about them. They are a new band from Acworth that dabbles in the 80’s alternative guitar sound. With a description like that, I will be checking it out soon. They’ll be at the 400 Block Bar on Saturday.
-More Mullins: Check his website, MullinsMania, for expanded entertainment coverage. Plus join Mullins and Matt D on The Ridge 95.7 FM each weekday from 7 to 9 a.m.