This week, the AJC’s Melissa Ruggieri pays a visit to Chuck Leavell and gets a glimpse of his dual life as a rock keyboardist and a tree farmer, which is also explored in the new documentary, “The Tree Man.” When he isn’t onstage with the Rolling Stones or working on albums with John Mayer or […]
Bear Shadow Festival Rock Star Chuck Leavell’s long, strange journey began with the magic of Ray Charles and led through worldwide fame with The Rolling Stones, before ending up in the deep woods outside Macon, Georgia. Chuck Leavell’s extraordinary talents as a mega rock and roll star and legendary pianist will be on full display […]
MACON, Ga. — More than 200 motorcycles hit the road for a good cause on Saturday. The Jay’s HOPE Foundation hosted its annual Hawgs 4 HOPE Motorcycle ride at the Harley Davidson in Macon. The motorcycles traveled through parts of Bibb and Monroe counties to help raise awareness of childhood cancer. Renowned musician Chuck Leavell […]
The daughter of a rock legend and a pioneering businesswoman, Amy Leavell Bransford forged her own path with trailblazing Aviary Beauty + Wellness and SparrowHawk Studio, both located at Studioplex in Old Fourth Ward. With a second location of Aviary opening in Summerhill this June, we talked to Bransford about growing up in a famous family, meeting David […]
Live events at Walnut Creek’s performing arts venue are still on hold, but virtual concerts to benefit organizations have been happening. On April 10, ABC7 news anchor Dan Ashley’s annual Rock the Casa fundraiser will feature REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin and Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for the Rolling Stones. The concert will benefit CASA of Contra […]
“On Tour” takes you backstage and behind the scenes with musicians and production teams who have spent most of their lives traveling the world on some of the biggest tours in history. Host Brian Ray, lifelong musician and guitarist for Paul McCartney, sits down with his friends as they share the stories most of them […]