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By Bryan Mullins

www.mullinsmania.com

TONIGHT

To me, live music with dinner is one of the finer treats in life. Russell McClanahan & the mOOn Crew will perform old time Appalachian string band music in the Harvest Moon dining room. 333 on Broad will host one of Rome’s favorite singer/songwriters Jon Byrd and tonight the 400 Block Bar will be serving up food and tunes as well, with a special jazz dinner featuring the Pollard Greens Jazz Quartet. In Rockmart, Rex Garner and his friends will perform for the good folks at Café 212.

FRIDAY

Another one of Rome’s favorite singer/songwriters, Cory Tucker, will bring his soulful acoustic sounds to the 400 Block Bar.

The Hip-Knotics are a local conglomerate of rock ‘n’ roll enthusiasts that you will be sure to recognize, featuring members of Rome’s favorite Beatles tribute, The Beatless. This time around they have widened their variety with songs from the same era from many artists. They’ll also be adding on some of their own originals this Friday night at 333 on Broad.

Michael Magno is the frontman for the Atlanta based pop rock band, The Villains. He’ll be bringing an acoustic solo perfomance to Johnny’s Pizza this Friday evening.

It will be a rocking night in Cedartown this Friday as the Cedar Valley Arts Festival kicks off with the blues drenched rock ‘n’ roll of Clay Broome’s John Lee Hookers.
SATURDAY

Saturday will be a busy one no doubt. One thing that you won’t want to miss is the 6th Annual World Music & Dance Festival at the Fitzpatrick Commons at Berry College. This all afternoon event will feature a wide variety of music from all over the planet including acts like the local world fusion music of Devidasa, the Afro-beat funk of Ogya, the beautiful bellydance of Sundari, Indian chant from Kirtan Bandits, and much more. If you crave variety, this is a great opportunity.

The Habitat HomeMart is hosting an evening of music as well in the Central Plaza parking lot featuring the Just As I Am Choir, the storytelling and songwriting of Gary Greene, the great music of Jan Pruitt, the young violin virtuoso Timothy Reynolds, and a set from John Schroeder and Gene Brigham. Very cool event at a very cool place.

The Rome Symphony Orchestra is proud to present Beethoven’s Symphony #7 at the Rome City Auditorium. There will also be a performance from the RSO Concerto competition winners, Tim Reynolds on violin, and Diane Turner on Piane. Looks like Saturday will be busy for Reynolds.

Chattanooga-based power pop songwriter Jason Lyles will perform his fearless and groovy tunes at Johnny’s Pizza, which the folks there will be sure to enjoy.

The thick sounds of the Booze Mountaineers are sure to fill the space at the 400 Block Bar. Scott Warren leads this pack of talent with country blues influenced Appalachian rock that is good for the soul.

Downstroke is definitely not afraid to rock your face off, which I’m sure is what they’ll plan to do at 333 on Broad Saturday night. It has been said that they “have the edge for the guys and the abs for the girls.” They definitely aren’t afraid to bring it.

Hey look, more in your face rock ‘n’ roll at DJ’s Tavern on Saturday. Foul Play takes it back to the golden age of MTV hair metal and ballads. They too are not afraid to get the party going with high a high energy show.

-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

The Harvest Moon dining room will host the old time string band music of Russell McClanahan & the mOOn Crew, a group of Skilled musicians loyal to the early Appalachian sound.

Acoustic artist Jon Byrd will perform at the downstairs bar of 333 on Broad for a later dinner show, and the 400 Block Bar will welcome back the fresh sounds of HootN’Annie for another Thursday night performance. Rex Garner will lead the gang of top shelf pickers at Café 212 in Rockmart.

FRIDAY

Following the great success of last October’s Tinsley Ellis performance, the Historic DeSoto Theater Foundation continues to host great concerts. On Friday night they will welcome Athens’ based FUTUREBIRDS, who have seen great national success including recently touring with the Grammy-nominated Drive-By Truckers and have a slot carved out at this year’s Bonnaroo Festival in June. Rome’s Muletide Perkins Trio is excited about opening up the show at the Historic DeSoto Theater.

Talent overfloweth in Precious Lemons, the Americana quartet featuring the skills of Greg Ruddell, sister Natalie Ruddell, Clay Broome, and Chuck Harris. They will be putting on a good time at the 400 Block Bar.

Thomas Tillman has been described as “a Georgia boy through and through.” He has lived all over the state and has soaked up all of the great and diverse music that the great state is well known for including gospel, soul, country, and rock. He’ll be performing Friday night at 333 on Broad.

The wall-shaking, guitar-slinging Stephen Smith will perform Friday night at the Moon Roof Bar. Smith plays the electric blues like he’s been at it for 50 years, and somehow his vocals seem that way too.

Jeff Caldwell is the fearless frontman of Cornbread Killers, a rock ‘n’ roll band that truly delivers the goods. Jeff provides for an excellent show when he’s playing solo acoustic as well, which is what he’ll be doing Friday at Johnny’s Pizza.

SATURDAY

Sam Hunt is the Cedartown-bred UAB quarterback who decided to pursue music instead of football. Hunt moved up to Nashville after his graduation and his hard work followed him. He’ll be performing at 333 on Broad this Saturday night. He is scheduled to perform at this summer’s River Jam with David Nails, Kneckdown, and Darius Rucker.

If I had a dollar for everytime that I heard someone talk about how much they love Thunderbolt Patterson, then well, I could probably keep my gas tank full on a regular basis. What’s there not to love? You get David Bell, one of the area’s favorite singers and songwriters, and Tim Bowen, one of area’s finest guitar players and multi-instrumentalists. Throw in 20-plus various instruments and you’ve got an evening that’s hard to beat. They’ll take the party to the 400 Block Bar this Saturday night.

Leslie Gaddy will take her sweet acoustic Southern rock & country music to Opi’s Roadhouse in Shannon. Gaddy has become one of the area’s favorites over the last five years or so.

-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.

TONIGHT

Russell McClanahan & the mOOn Crew recollect Appalachian roots with old time string music in the Harvest Moon dining room, while Jon Byrd performs acoustic favorites and orginal in the downstairs bar at 333 on Broad. Both are family friendly performances.

 It looks like Santa Fe Cattle Co. is also getting in on Thursday evening dinner shows. Tonight they’ll have the country blues and roots music of The Booze Mountaineers, who have become quite an abundance of talent.

 This Thursday night the 400 Block Bar offers up the talented duo Dingus Con, consisting of two of Northwest Georgia’s most diverse musicians, Natalie Ruddell and Jim Maddox. Check them out for service industry night.

 FRIDAY

 One of the most exciting annual events that Romans can look forward to is the Rome International Festival, which is this weekend. On Friday night at Bridgepoint Plaza there will be the Festival’s Concert for Peace, featuring the funky world fusion music of Devidasa, the beautiful art of bellydancing by Sundari, the Mountain Top Djembe Drummers, and the Berry Middle School World Music Drummers. Sounds like a nice way to spend a spring evening if you ask me.

Another super talented conglomerate will perform this Friday night as The Precious Lemons will set up shop at the Moon Roof, another fabulous spring place-to-be.

 333 on Broad will welcome back one of it’s tried and true favorites with Francisco Vidal, one of the Atlanta areas most respected singer/songwriters and someone who has been instrumental in bringing many great artists to Rome.

 It’s My Island returns to the 400 Block Bar on Friday, featuring original music from the illustrious and enthralling minds of Stephen Smith and Ian Griffin. They will also pepper in some choice covers.

 SATURDAY

 It is definitely that time of year, where everyone comes out of the woodwork and gets together to enjoy the warmth and beauty of spring. Here are some examples of the festivities:

The Annual Chieftains Museum Plant and Herb Sale is the place to make your big yard and garden decisions for the year. The Moon Lawn on the beautiful Berry College campus is hosting an Arts and Crafts show.

 The Rome International Festival will provide an opportunity to enjoy food, music, and fun in celebration of Rome’s diverse culture. This is Saturday at Bridgepoint Plaza.

There will be a benefit arts and crafts show at Floyd Springs Baptist Church featuring homemade local crafts and benefiting S.O.W. Family Shelter.

 The Seven Hills Tellers will be telling Cherokee Animal Tales at Chieftains Museum featuring the storytelling talent of Gary Greene, Jane Cunningham, Barbara Reeves, and Debby Brown. The Cherokee have a rich history of storytelling and animal tales are some of the most fun and interesting.

 The 400 Block Bar will provide a unique opportunity to see the Atlanta based multi-instrumentalist composer and virtuoso Dixie Duncan. HootN’Annie will also be performing and is responsible for arranging this cool show.

 Café 212 in Rockmart will host the Southern rock & country explosion that is the Runnin’ Wild Band.

SUNDAY

 If you didn’t get enough live action this weekend then you can head out to W.O.W World of Wings and get another glimpse of The Booze Mountaineers.