Month: February 2015

checking in with Black Tusk in Europe

If you’re reading this blog, you probably already know about Athon’s death last November. He was the larger-than-life bassist in Black Tusk, and he was a larger-than-life presence around Savannah too. I think all of us involved in the music…

Indie labels Furious Hooves, Soft Science team up for new Savannah music compilation

Indie labels Furious Hooves and Soft Science Records are joining forces for a new tape devoted to music by Savannah-based acts. The compilation STAY RAD SAV “will feature a curated selection of the diverse and superb music scene in Savannah.”…

Larry Jack’s Magical Music Tour – 2/12/15 – 2/18/15

Hey guys, Don’t forget that Valentine’s Day is this Saturday. Sorry ladies, I have always thought this was the crappiest of all the Hallmark Holidays (I don’t have to apologize to the guys, we all hate it). I don’t understood the…

COEDS, Old Flings, Jeff Two-Names and the Born Agains, Trophy Wives at The Guild Hall – photos

There were quite a few choices in Savannah for a rock fan Saturday night, but I know what I like and I headed to The Guild Hall for an all ages punk/garage/power pop/rock and roll show that I pretty thoroughly…

Damon and the Shitkickers say goodbye to longtime bassist Charlie Hodge – photos

I rhapsodize every so often in this space about Damon and the Shitkickers, the Savannah-based outlaw country band that plays regular Saturday happy hours at The Jinx and lots of other gigs around town. Last Saturday, the band said “so…

Dawes, The Wailers, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, Jarekus Singleton added to Savannah Music Festival 2015 lineup

In conjunction tonight with a show by Jarekus Singleton at Southbound Brewing here in Savannah, the Savannah Music Festival announced additions to the 2015 lineup: Dawes will perform on Sunday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at Trustees Theater. Great news!…

Larry Jack’s Magical Music Tour 2/5/15 – 2/10/15

Hey guys, It is Thursday, in Savannah that means the weekend has begun. It looks like there are going to be pretty good shows coming up over the next few days. There are also several appealing all ages concerts this weekend. I like…

CUSSES’ 5th Anniversary with Wet Socks, Crazy Bag Lady at The Jinx – photos

I love it when a national touring act fills up The Jinx, but there’s something pretty special about a packed room for three local acts. Sure, CUSSES, Crazy Bag Lady, and Wet Socks all log their miles touring, but Savannah…

Murder By Death “Big Dark Love” album review

Murder By Death’s seventh studio album, Big Dark Love, is just that – big, dark, and lovely. It opens with a punch; an upbeat tune with an underlying lament that sets the stage for an album that weaves through themes…

Anders Thomsen debuts his new Americana project at The Jinx – photos

I previewed Anders Thomsen’s new Americana project in my Unplugged column in Do a couple of weeks ago, and Anders’ debut show at The Jinx more than lived up to expectations. And why shouldn’t it have surpassed expectations? Anders was…