Author: bill

Bomb Shelter Records — one of Savannah’s newest labels — releases 2016 compilation

The Bomb Shelter came into being as one of Savannah’s most vital DIY spaces, especially for the 18-20 year olds who are barred from most Savannah venues. The house shows might have come to an end, but Bomb Shelter Records…

Anders Thomsen at The Jinx – photos

So, this happened: A couple of weeks ago, I made my way to The Jinx after the spectacular Jason Isbell show at the Lucas. I was afraid that I had missed a lot of Anders Thomsen’s show, but, hey, it’s…

Family And Friends return to The Jinx on 12/4

I’ve been a big fan of Athens-based Family And Friends ever since seeing them at Bragg Jam in Macon in 2014, and I’m sure looking forward to their show at The Jinx on Friday, 12/4, with a couple of excellent…

4 new Wet Socks songs on Dumpster Tapes’ “Trash Talk” compilation

Dumpster Tapes‘ new compilation Trash Talk Vol. 1 features four new tracks from Savannah-based Wet Socks along with songs by Catete Rococó from Spain, Uh Bones from Chicago, and Hakan from Italy. Wet Socks hasn’t left the garage, but the…

Jason Isbell with Anderson East at the Lucas – review + photos

Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit played an extraordinary and compelling show on Saturday night at the gorgeous Lucas Theatre here in Savannah. The show was made all the better by the thrilling opener Anderson East, but more on him…

Amythyst Kiah & Her Chest of Glass, Nightingale News, and Parker Gispert at The Jinx – photos

Well I’ve been slow getting this post together, but what a good show from MusicFile Productions a couple of weeks ago at The Jinx with Amythyst Kiah & Her Chest of Glass, Nightingale News, and Parker Gispert (from The Whigs).…

new Niche album “Heading East” released on Retro Futurist Records

Those of us who attended a Niche show at The Jinx in July got the first chance to enjoy the band’s new record Heading East, but now the 6-song collection has been released by Retro Futurist Records, the label managed…

Savannah Stopover announces first wave of 43 bands for 2016 festival

The 6th annual Savannah Stopover is on the horizon — the 3-day fest is slated for March 10 to 12, 2016 — and today MusicFile Productions announced the first wave of 43 confirmed bands. Ra Ra Riot, Yuck, and Futurebirds…

new Triathalon album now available (vinyl, tape, CD, digital)

Triathalon‘s new album Nothing Bothers Me is now available via Broken Circles. Check it out: Click here for info on Triathalon’s Savannah record release show at Hang Fire with Crazy Bag Lady, Jeff Zagers, and Culture Vulture.

CUSSES will be playing “last show for a minute” on Saturday at The Jinx

I wish I could remember precisely when I saw CUSSES for the first time, but it had to have been in 2010, when Angel, Bryan, and Brian exploded onto the local scene with kinetic live shows. I guess the first…