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TONIGHT

Thursday evenings just wouldn’t be the same with out the weekly warm-hearted, family friendly dinner with Russell McClanahan & the mOOn Crew at the Harvest Moon, featuring some of the areas finest string band pickers and grinners. This has become one of Rome’s richest new traditions.

333 on Broad is working on a dinner tradition of their own, featuring one of Rome’s favorite singer/songwriters Jon Byrd on Thursday evenings in the downstairs bar at 333 on Broad. This is also a family friendly show.

The 400 Block Bar continues their popular service industry night. This time they’ll add a new name to the mix with Dingus Con. This should be excellent the group consists of Jim Maddox of My Ninja and Natalie Ruddell of the Precious Lemons. They are both very talented and I’m sure this combination will be exciting. Everyone is welcome, not just service industry workers.

FRIDAY

I can sure guarantee you that boredom will not be an option at the Moon Roof this Friday night. The John Lee Hookers, Clay Broome’s blues drenched hillbilly rock n’ roll trio can light up any room with ease. Broome is a pro and with Chris Carter on bass and Chuck Harris on the kit, it’s a shoe in.

Zaib Khan is an Atlanta based songwriter who offers a smooth blend of acoustic blues and soul music. His memorable voice and solid stage presence has led him to Rome. He’ll perform this Friday night at 333 on Broad.

Atomic Boogie blows the roof off every time. If you’re wondering why anyone would hire such a liability, that really just translates into “these guys really know how to rock”, and they do it in the most old fashioned way, milking the Memphis fusion of blues and country and paying the ultimate tribute to the origins of rock & roll.

Johnny’s Pizza will host Backswing, one of Rome’s most talented groups that play favorite tunes from a wide array of styles and timeframes. These guys make it look easy, and I guess to them, it is.

SATURDAY

333 on Broad brings back and old favorite with Curiosity Shoppe. These guys have been rocking crowds since the mid-90’s. Now it’s just second nature to them, and the enthusiasm and energetic performance has not waned a bit.

Jerry on the Moon is one of the freshest bands to jump into the Rome music scene. Their seamless mending of alt rock and jam improvisation has packed out shows since they rose to the top of the 2010 Roman Roast on the River and 95.7 The Ridge’s Battle of the Bands. Since then it has been non-stop excitement and their next stop is Saturday night at the 400 Block Bar.

Donny Hammonds is an established musician who plays acoustic rock all over the Southeast. He has performed in many of Rome’s venues and will be at Johnny’s Pizza this Saturday.

-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

FRIDAY

The Rome Strikers Motorcycle Club is hosting a semi-formal Bikers Ball at the Rome Civic Center. Proceeds will benefit the Hospitality House for Women. It is open to everyone and tickets include drinks, food, and entertainment band by Atlanta’s Twisted Behavior, a female rock trio.

-Atlanta songwriter Francisco Vidal will return to 333 on Broad. He became a favorite years ago and has enjoyed his visits to Rome ever since. He has also helped interlace Atlanta area songwriters into Rome’s music scene, and vice versa.

-The Cornbread Killers are only a month away from returning from a brief hiatus due to the birth of a son to drummer Jeff Bridges. Congratulations Jeff! However, on Friday night the bands guitarist Jeff Caldwell will perform at the Moon Roof Bar. Caldwell has become a staple there and puts on great shows with or without the band.

-The talk about My Ninja continues to spread around town as one of the new bands to see. This three-piece is full of skill and lay down some great keyboard driven tunes reminiscent of the left of the dial early alternative rock that flourished in the ’80s. They are super tight, fun to see, and will be at the 400 Block Bar this Friday.

SATURDAY

-Since Saturday is the closest weekend night to Valentine’s Day, I’m sure there will be celebration and love in the air. One event that I can assure you men and women will equally enjoy is Kneckdown at 333 on Broad. The ladies love them. The dudes think they rock. What an easy compromise. Kneckdown has packed out more shows than you can imagine since their humble beginnings at T. Martooni’s years ago. This will be a big time, I assure you.

-The Muletide Perkins Trio will use any excuse in the book to throw a party. Holidays are always a great opportunity to get ridiculous and that’s just what they’ll do at the 400 Block’s Dream Night of Romance Valentines Day Party this Saturday night. Whether you celebrate with the one you love or get shot in the heart with Cupid’s arrow, a splendid time is guaranteed for all.

-Opi’s Roadhouse is back and ready to showcase some of the areas best talents. This Saturday night you’ll get the opportunity to hear the raw roots blues from Husky Burnette.

-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.