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By Bryan Mullins

www.mullinsmania.com

It’s time for this month’s Poetry Night in the Schroeder’s Courtyard featuring local author and columnist Raymond L. Atkins, Georgia State University radio DJ K.B. Kincer, and Atlanta poet Robert Pfeiffer.

Russell McClanahan & the mOOn Crew recollect Appalachian roots with old time string band music in the Harvest Moon dining room, while Jon Byrd performs acoustic favorites and originals in the downstairs bar at 333 on Broad. Both are family friendly performances that have become staples in Rome’s rising music scene.

FRIDAY

Backswing is back in full swing at the Moon Roof Bar this Friday night, a place that they have set the mood for many an excellent evening with their effortless unfolding of some of the finest songs ever written from multiple genres.

To say that Jerry on the Moon has had a great year is like saying golf is an outdoor sport. I don’t really know what the means but I do know that Jerry on the Moon has been building some serious momentum over the last couple of years and have been adding more material with each show that has recently been known to cause people to flat out get their groove on. They will return to the Schroeder’s Courtyard for a night of good vibes and great tunes.

It’s sure no secret that Clay Broome’s latest blues drenched rockabilly ensemble, the John Lee Hookers, have no regard for library etiquette when on the stage. Chuck Harris is an ace on the drum kit and the low end from bassist Chris Carter perfectly rounds out this rowdy and unreserved homage to the blend of early delta blues and that countrified rock that spawned out of Memphis and the Southeast as a whole in the 50’s. The 400 Block Bar is Friday night’s stomping ground.

Bones Bash 2K11 will be held at 333 on Broad on Friday night and will host DJ Slick Rick spinning all the best dance music to keep the party hopping, including all your favorite old school hip hop tracks that defined the late 80’s and early 90’s. If you don’t know Bones, which you probably do, just know that he knows how to throw a party. This will be like a house party on steroids that everyone is more than welcome to attend.

SATURDAY

Tired of hearing about debt ceilings? Well 333 on Broad is going to raise the roof in a much more exciting way on Saturday night with a double feature of some super fun and fearless bands. Shotgun Scooter provides one of the freshest sounds from the Nashville underground with their rich blend of old school country, bluegrass, and rock & roll. Local wildcats Muletide Perkins Trio will begin the evening with their barnyard Georgia slop rock that hits right at home in this neck of the woods.

The Moon Roof Bar will host the soulful country blues and Appalachian rock of Scott Warren & the Booze Mountaineers this Saturday night. Warren has been absorbing music since he was a youngster and his passion for it is undeniable. The band he has accumulated is top shelf.

Donny Hammonds is one hard working musician that plays all over the region. He’s got a huge collection of songs and chances are if you name it, he will play it. He’ll be at the 400 Block Bar on 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.

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By Bryan Mullins

www.mullinsmania.com

TONIGHT 

Enjoy dinner and some music at some of downtown Rome’s finest establishments.

Russell McClanahan & the mOOn Crew have been celebrating old time string band music for the Thursday night Harvest Moon dining room crowd for years now. It has become one of Rome’s finest treats. McClanahan originally performed these shows with local legend Stranger Malone who passed away in 2005. Malone would sure be proud of the talent that McClanahan gathers weekly since his passing.

Jon Byrd has maintained a late dinner show residence in the downstairs bar of 333 on Broad. This is a later dinner that is family friendly but perfect for folks trying to wind down from a busy week. Byrd has become one of Rome’s favorite performers.

FRIDAY

Chattanooga based alternative pop rock singer/songwriter Jason Lyles returns to the Moon Roof Bar Friday night. He’s been a staple in the Rome music scene through better or for worse and always puts on a great show. If you like the ’90s alt rock sounds reminiscent to Matthew Sweet then Lyles is right up your alley.

Francisco Vidal has also been an important thread in the fabric of our local music scene for years now. He is not only one of the Atlanta area’s favorite and most respected singer/songwriters, he has been highly influential in bringing many other great acts into Rome. He will receive a warm welcome this Friday night in the lounge at 333 on Broad.

Yet another very important piece to the local puzzle of live music will be performing at the 400 Block Bar Friday night. Scott Thompson will be performing with a recent gathering of some of the area’s finest musicians for this one, like Jedd Lovell, Bill Carroll and Bobby DeHart. Should be a good one.

Yes, I know it sounds crazy, but yet another one of the area’s favorite and most respected musicians will be lighting up the stage at DJ’s Tavern this Friday. That’s right, the pink man Clay Broome will be bringing the blues drenched reckless rockabilly sounds of the John Lee Hookers to the stage. Clay Broome and boredom are antonyms. Think pink!

I can’t talk about all these fine artists without mentioning David Elliott. He has established himself as not only a great songwriter but an exquisite guitarist. His performance successfully combines the two talents and is perfect for a listening room like Cups & Mugs on Broad Street.

SATURDAY

Saturday night brings some exciting opportunities, one of which is the return of The Hip-Knotics! These guys are mostly made up of members from Rome’s favorite tribute bands, The Beatless, specializing in classics and rarities of The Beatles. Now that they have conquered that, the group has been restructured, renamed and now features a catalog from multiple artists of that sweet classic rock genre. The original material is a collection of gems as well.

The Moon Roof Bar is glad to bring back the local indie folk artists called HootN’Annie. These young ladies are fearless and full of fresh spirit that translates well into their collaboration of fresh rare covers and memorable originals.

McNary is an Atlanta-based three piece that has put on some great shows and accumulated some satisfied listeners around Rome with their modern pop and alt rock blend. They’ll be returning to the 400 Block Bar this Saturday night for another round.

Well, I don’t know much about MissUsed but I do know that the band features Jay Bradshaw previously of Down Stroke and Bag Of Bonz. That’s enough to let me know that this crew is not afraid to crank it up and bring it directly to your face and eardrums. They will visit Rome for the first time this Saturday at 333 on Broad.

-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.

By Bryan Mullins

www.mullinsmania.com

TONIGHT

Thursday nights are very pleasant around Rome. There is quite an opportunity to enjoy fine meals while listening to choice live music.

Russell McClanahan is a local historian and that passion is the backbone for his weekly performance in the Harvest Moon dining room with the mOOn Crew, performing old time string band music that was not uncommon in this area when this city was founded.

Jon Byrd has become one of Rome’s favorite faces and voices having played all over the area and making friends and fans everywhere along the way. He performs at 333 on Broad in the downstairs bar which is a nice place to unwind toward the week’s end.

I’m excited to announce that the Rome Area Songwriters Association will be returning to the Schroeder’s Courtyard this Thursday. Three of the groups artists perform “in the round” once a month. July offers recent additions Jeremy Guider and Barry Gable, along with the local songwriting hero David Bell.

FRIDAY

Another of Rome’s favorite entertainers is Scott Thompson, who has earned over and over the respect and love from loyal fans. He’ll return to 333 on Broad this Friday, a place that he’s enjoyed playing since its opening. Thompson has become a staple to the local music scene in many ways.

It is great to know that My Ninja is back on tap at the 400 Block Bar this Friday night. If you’ve ignored all my previous recommendations to catch these guys then I don’t know what else to say except for that they bring it every time with their left of the dial ’80s influenced keyboard and guitar driven new wave rock. It’s a fresh approach to a classic sound for around here.

Studio 712 presents jazz music, which is a refreshing sound in downtown Rome. This Friday at the City Club above Old Havana Studio 712 presents Mid-Summer Jazz, featuring Rai Ragland, a New Jersey native now settled in Atlanta is a jazz crooner, balladeer and smooth up-tempo jazz performer.

SATURDAY

The Schroeder’s Courtyard will offer an evening of great songwriting and picking with the combination of Jan Pruitt & Gene Brigham. Neither are new to putting on great shows of original music. These kinds of shows are perfect for the legendary Schroeder’s courtyard.

The Moon Roof Bar will be fully animated with the return of the Precious Lemons. This is an uncanny combination of some of Northwest Georgia’s finest musicians blending the sound of classic rock & roll with an Americana purity and an early indie disregard to anything predictable.

Shea’s Gin is an stripped down indie pop rock outfit that has been infiltrating the Atlanta scene heavily and have enjoyed their first couple of evenings in Rome. They’ll be returning to the 400 Block Bar this Saturday night with a magazine of original tunes that deserve an interested ear.

-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.

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By Bryan Mullins

MullinsMania.com

FRIDAY

The Hot Summer Movie Series will be making up a previous rainout tonight at Bridgepoint Plaza. Here’s an opportunity to check out a classic film for free. Friday’s film is Some Like It Hot.

Scott Warren will bring his merry band of Booze Mountaineers to the 400 Block Bar for an evening of Appalachian rock performed by Warren’s conglomerate of some of the areas finest musicians. Warren can fill up a room all by himself with his booming vocals and unmatchable guitar picking but when he has the Mountaineers on board it just thickens the already dense sound, making for an incredible evening.

Cat Sellers is a local singer/songwriter with an excellent grasp on acoustic guitar and great songs. She’ll be setting up at Brother Huff’s Microbrewery for the first time this Friday. Brother Huffs is the latest addition to Paul’s Oyster Bar and is the not only the first microbrewery in Floyd County but also between Atlanta and Chattanooga.

Leslie Gaddy will be bringing her crew to Opi’s Roadhouse for an evening of classic Southern rock and country originals and classics. Gaddy started singing at age 3, playing guitar at 5, and writing songs at 18. It’s safe to say that this stuff comes natural to her.

Scratch Off John are a group of some of the areas finest musicians that could absolutely rock your face off in their sleep. However, they will be wide awake and ready to deliver the classic rock drenched sound at Café 212 in Rockmart on Friday.

SATURDAY

Round two of the Hot Summer Movie Series will take place Saturday night also at Bridgepoint Plaza. Saturday night’s film will be Long Hot Summer.

Jon Byrd has earned a spot as one of Rome’s favorite acoustic artists over the last half few years. He plays great shows as a solo artist but this Saturday night 333 on Broad is hosting a special performance with the Jon Byrd Band. These guys really spice it up. Jon Byrd fans will not want to miss this one.

Thunderbolt Patterson is the dynamic duo consisting of David Bell and Tim Bowen. To say that these guys are talented is like saying that saying that Superman is strong. If you haven’t seen these guys or heard how much sound they can get out of two dudes then I highly recommend you checking them out at the 400 Block Bar this Saturday night.

Bent in Bama have been hitting the music scene like a bull that just got let out of the gate since they managed to land a spot in the Roman Roast on the River Battle of the Bands Final Four. These guys have a great sound and an album full of great originals that blend rock and country with a groovy and sometimes heavier sound than expected. Check them out Saturday evening in the Schroeder’s Courtyard.
-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.