Author: bill

Bragg Jam 2016 lineup includes Josh Thompson, The Weeks, Susto, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, more

We love Bragg Jam, the 1-day, late summer festival that takes over downtown Macon, Georgia. A number of hissing lawns contributors have gone up each of the last two years, and I’m sure some of us will be making the…

interview: Cc Witt tells us about her first solo record

Cc Witt has fronted the Savannah-based country band Lyn Avenue since 2010, and now the still-young singer songwriter has released a solo EP, Down Memory Lane, which is available for purchase as a download or a signed CD via Bandcamp.…

notes from the Savannah Music Festival

As I write this, we’re 10 days into the Savannah Music Festival, with a stellar lineup ahead for the final week. I had visions of writing a number of individual reviews by now, but work commitments and the cascade of…

all-ages and 18+ venues still part of revised draft alcohol ordinance in Savannah

From Eric Curl’s Savannah City Council supportive of new alcohol rules for youths, businesses: The proposed ordinance presented to the council Thursday includes the creation of a live entertainment venue license that would allow 18 to 20-year-olds to attend musical…

Between Symmetries’ next record will honor Savannah venues

Between Symmetries grew out of Savannah’s vibrant DIY scene and quickly established itself as a band to take seriously. Their first album Movetur was premiered by CMJ, and the band has made a name for itself across the region with…

Street Clothes releases debut album “With Signs & Wonders”

Street Clothes exploded onto the Savannah scene in 2015, and so far this year they’ve been tapped for Savannah Stopover and have now released their debut album, With Signs & Wonders, which was recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by Peter…

a few of our Savannah Music Festival picks

The 17-day Savannah Music Festival got underway last night (3/24). For years now, the SMF has featured world-class performers and top-notch production values. Over time, the festival — which is heavy on classical, jazz, and other genres we don’t cover…

KYLE’s new album “KYLE” released by Bomb Shelter Records

Check out KYLE by KYLE. (Our favorite track: “KYLE”) KYLE by KYLE KYLE’s new full-length was released by the DIY label Bomb Shelter Records.

Velvet Caravan represents Savannah at SXSW

From SXSW: Velvet Caravan’s music is indeed strongly rooted the gypsy jazz of guitarist Django Reinhardt and his Hot Club de France. In abundance during their live shows, and in full display on their new album Acoustic in Nature, are…

Family and Friends at Savannah Stopover 2016 – photos

Has it really been less than two years ago that we first saw Athens-based Family and Friends play a fairly small stage at Bragg Jam in Macon? Even at that show, it was obvious that the high-energy indie folk band…