Listen/Interview: Rock collides with classical in ‘A Night of Georgia Music’ at Macon’s Grand Opera House
Legends in music have poured out of the state of Georgia for decades, such as Ray Charles, Outkast, the Allman Brothers, James Brown and countless others. Three illustrious musicians with Georgia ties will perform Saturday at the Grand Opera House in Macon. Rock stars Mike Mills of REM, Chuck Leavell of the Rolling Stones and internationally acclaimed violinist Robert McDuffie will come together for “A Night of Georgia Music.” They’ll perform beloved Georgia classics along with an original collaborative rock-classical fusion concerto from Mills and McDuffie. The three musicians joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk about the show’s concept and why they came together to honor Georgia musicians in this unique way.
Interview highlights:
A tribute to Georgia’s inspiring legacy of music: