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By Bryan Mullins

www.mullinsmania.com

TONIGHT

Poetry Night returns to the Schroeder’s Courtyard featuring two published local authors, Melanie Sumner and Susan Gilbert Harvey. Literature lovers come down for a cool night of poetry.

333 on Broad had great success for their Thursday evening dinner performances in the downstairs bar. These shows are open for the whole family and local favorite Scott Thompson will do the honors this Thursday.

Stephen Smith continues his Thursday evening dinner residence at Bella Roma Grill. Smith wails on blues laden guitar and booming vocals.

It’s time for Muletide Perkins to head on up the 400 Block Bar for a good ol’ time filled with friendly folks and raw country blues originals. It’s also service industry night so anyone who works in the restaurant business gets a deal on beverages.

FRIDAY

If you haven’t heard Atomic Boogie yet then it is a must for you to check them out this Friday night at the 400 Block Bar. These guys light it up every time with high energy jump blues and rockabilly swing. This is old school rock & roll.

The Moon Roof Bar presents Jeff Caldwell of the Cornbread Killers. Jeff has extensive guitar skills and an arsenal of original tunes and great covers. He puts on a great show every time.

Cory Tucker is a local favorite in the singer/songwriter scene and has been performing around Rome for years now. He’ll return to 333 on Broad to have a great time and perform acoustic rock music.

SATURDAY

John Lee Hookers will take their three-piece blues explosion to Broad Street Station where they will undoubtedly rock the house. Clay Broome has had many manifestations in the Georgia music scene and the JLH allows him the opportunity to do what he loves the most, which is shred on old time blues.

It’s been a busy summer for Jon Byrd who performs at multiple venues all around Northwest Georgia. Saturday night, he’ll return to 333 on Broad to perform great acoustic originals and solid country and classic rock covers.

In only a short time, My Ninja has become a much talked about band that offers something fresh to the local music scene. Black-eyed Johnny Peyton fronts this trio by wailing on the keys and mixing in loops and samples as well as vocals. Shanghai Slim Jim Maddox keeps time and bangs on the kit, while Philthy Philip Orton adds a super slick guitar riffs for a sound that makes for an almost retro ’80s return. Check them out at the 400 Block Bar on Saturday.

…as seen on HometownHeadlines.com… 

By Bryan Mullins

www.mullinsmania.com

TONIGHT

Jon Byrd returns to the downstairs bar at 333 on Broad for a little Thursday evening dinner music. Byrd is no stranger to the Rome music world, and this is an opportunity to bring out the whole family.

Russell McClanahan & the mOOn Crew have been Thursday dinner music staples for years now. They respectfully represent the old time string band music that has been presence in this countryside since Rome’s earliest days. At Harvest Moon tonight.

Stephen Smith is also making some dinner music these days over at Bella Roma Grill. Smith is a natural on the guitar and can wail out some serious vocals to go along with his excellent originals and choice blues and rock covers.

FRIDAY

Red Eye Jedi returns with the force to the 400 Block Bar where they have previously blown folks away with ease. This is actually more of a Red Eye spin-off adding local guitar slinger Jeremy Linville and bass extraordinaire Matt McGinnis. The incarnation is technically called My Friends Band, which has made some great runs in the not so distant past. Bottom line is, they are great.

333 on Broad has yet to slack at all when it comes to providing great local and regional music to downtown Rome. Thomas Tillman is definitely no exception. As a matter of fact, Tillman won the Georgia Country’s 2009 Overall Best Artist. He’ll be at 333 on Broad this Friday.

Precious Lemons are a group of Rome all-stars that puts on a great show every time, mixing a growing list of originals with great Americana and classic rock covers. They’ll be at the Moon Roof Bar, which is a great place to catch these guys in action.

It’s been said that Broad Street Station has the best sound in town when it comes to decibel heavy rock ‘n’ roll. With Black Friday rolling in on Friday night, it will no doubt be tested. These guys are the premiere biker band, blasting heavy metal thunder with a Southern twang.

The Strange returns to the Schroeder’s Courtyard with a special guest. Lee Sebastian from Super Hooligan will join them this time. The Strange will kick off the evening and then will back Sebastian on the second set. Get your fix of The Strange this Friday.

SATURDAY

One of the most exciting events of the year is returning to Heritage Park this Saturday. It’s CRBI’s River Revelry featuring all sorts of fun. There’s the BBQ cookoff, silent auction, the Ducky Derby, the recycled raft race, music by Red Eye Jedi and much more. Check out coosa.org to get all the details. Your ticket covers your food and beverage and supports our local river keepers, who are always looking out for our delicate and cherished Coosa River Basin

After River Revelry, many folks like to wander downtown and enjoy the nightlife. One band you won’t want to miss is Kneckdown, the local country and Southern rock group that has become one of Rome’s favorites over the years. What started out as a couple of guys picking tunes and having fun has turned into a serious band that plays packed out shows all over the Southeast. It’s been a little while since they’ve played in Rome with the full band so expect an enthusiastic crowd at 333 on Broad.

Backswing is another local favorite fronted by Lee Sheely and Alan Smith. These guys are pros and effortlessly play an arsenal of great classic hits. They will perform Saturday at the 400 Block Bar.

Mr. Synester is taking it to Broad Street Station to crank out some high energy rock ‘n’ roll from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. These guys are still pretty fresh on the scene but really know what they’re doing and the enthusiasm is raw and genuine.

-More Mullins: Check his website, MullinsMania, for expanded entertainment

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who checks MullinsMania.com and supports the local art and entertainment community. 2010 has been a fantastic year for vitality in Downtown Rome and Northwest Georgia. July happened to be the best month that MullinsMania.com has had as far as visitors. According to the stats there were over 1300 unique visitors that stopped by last month. It just means to me that more and more people are getting interested in what’s going on around the community. As always, thanks very much to all the artists, musicians, craftspeople, community involved folks. I have a feeling this will also be a very exciting fall. Right around the corner is River Revelry, the Rome International Film Festival and many great performances by local and travelling musicians.

…as seen on HometownHeadlines.com…

By Bryan Mullins

www.mullinsmania.com

TONIGHT
Stephen Smith will return to Bella Roma Grill for an evening of great eats and great blues driven Southern rock. Stephen is the man when it comes to blues guitar and he has a blast playing there.

I’m glad that Russell McClanahan & the moon Crew continue to play old time string band music for the dinner crowd at Harvest Moon on Thursdays. They have really become a treasured staple of the downtown music experience. Go check it out if you’ve never been.

FRIDAY

The Cornbread Killers will be taking their alternative and classic rock mix to Broad Street Station on Friday where they will undoubtedly put on a great show. They’ve got a great mix of originals and classic rock favorites.

Clay Broome will bring the John Lee Hookers back to the Moon Roof Bar on Friday. These guys really bring the heat when it comes to classic jump blues and early rockabilly swing. Broome makes it look way too easy.

Punk rock house party at 7 Myrtle Street featuring The Pox, The Mackeys, and Muletide Perkins. This will be a costume party so come on down in your most bizarre rags.

SATURDAY

It’s time for another Classic Car Cruise In, which is put on by the Downtown Development Association. This is a great chance to show of your classic car. This month motorcycles are also welcome so bring out your classic bike for a ride. Music will be provided by a collection of Roman talent called the RomeAntics and great classic rock tunes from The Back Street Boogie Band.

Red Ruckus is a young fiery foursome picking old time string band music including fiddle, banjo, guitar, and upright bass. They will be paying homage to the legends of this genre Saturday in the Schroeder’s Courtyard.

Ridiculousness is abound this Saturday at the 400 Block Bar with the Muletide Perkins Trio. These guys love playing original music, hanging out with friends, and having an absolute blast while doing it.

333 on Broad offers up a special treat this Saturday evening with Scott Thompson & Peachtree Station. Scott puts on a great show every time whether he’s got the full band or not, but when he does have the full band along with him it is a guaranteed great performance and a lot of fun.

The Jazz Merchants are a great two-piece act from Alabama that performs classic jazz ballads from the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, etc. This combination makes for an excellent show that is rather rare around here. I’m glad that they will be performing at Johnny’s Pizza this Saturday.

Self Serve has been rocking Rome for years now and they’ll be back at Broad Street Station Saturday for another round of high energy rock & roll. Broad Street Station is proud of their excellent sound system and music space and Self Serve will definitely take advantage of it.

-More Mullins: Check his website, MullinsMania, for expanded entertainment coverage. Join Mullins and Matt D on The Ridge 95.7 FM weekdays, 7-9 a.m.

..as seen on HometownHeadlines.com… 

By Bryan Mullins

www.mullinsmania.com

Tonight

Feel like treating yourself and your loved one to something special? Tonight at LaScala, there will be the perfect opportunity to do just that with a jazz dinner featuring the Pollard Greens Jazz Quartet. Make sure you call first for reservations.

For the last couple of weeks, Jon Byrd has been playing a dinner show at 333 on Broad that has been a big hit. Byrd plays in the back bar in the downstairs area and the show is family friendly and everyone is invited.

Ray & Eric are upstairs at 333 on Broad tonight. These guys really have a great time getting together with their friends and playing their favorite tunes. If you don’t know Ray & Eric are, just stop by and check them out.

I’m very glad that Bella Roma Grill has been featuring Stephen Smith on Thursdays. Smith picks blues oriented rock tunes and has a blast every time.

Friday

Women of W.O.R.T.H. is a non-profit organization dedicated to women’s health in Georgia. They will host a fundraiser dinner at their location on Dean Avenue between 5 and 7 p.m.. It’s a great way to support a local non-profit and get some good grub! I recommend picking up a plate and taking it to First Friday.

Roger Miller is a punk rock icon and pioneer of the indie rock movement that is so popular today amongst college radio. He has worked in many projects including Mission of Burma, Birdsongs of the Mesozoic, Binary System, and the Alloy Orchestra who performed here at the City Auditorium in 2007 as part of the Rome International Film Festival. Barry Norman, who founded the film festival, is bringing Roger to Rome once again to film a solo performance at Schroeder’s this Friday. Admission is free and open to anyone who wants to come be a part of this great experience. Muletide Perkins Trio will open the show.

The First Friday Concert Series continues this Friday at Bridgepoint Plaza. This month will feature the Infinity Show Band, a funky and Soulful act with a massive arsenal of tunes from multiple decades.

The Precious Lemons are back at the 400 Block Bar. The Lemons consist of an all star lineup and are overflowing with talent. They perform great originals and covers that bridge the gap between rock, alternative and Americana music.

Francisco Vidal is an Atlanta based singer-songwriter who is highly involved in the Atlanta songwriter scene. He has enjoyed performing in incorporating Rome into the mix and will be performing at 333 on Broad this Friday.

Backswing is back at the Moon Roof Bar to play all your favorite classics with the greatest ease and skill.

Saturday

The guys in Curiosity Shoppe are no rookies when it comes to rocking a crowd. They have been blowing up stages since the mid-90’s and they will be back to do it again this Saturday at 333 on Broad.

Haven was one of Rome’s most popular bands with many high energy rock shows under their belt. They are back again under the name 53 to Nowhere and will be letting loose at Broad Street Station, a place with all the right equipment for these guys to get loud and deliver.

-More Mullins: Check his website, MullinsMania, for expanded entertainment coverage. Join Mullins and Matt D on The Ridge 95.7 FM weekdays, 7-9 a.m.