SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Georgia Hall of Fame musician Chuck Leavell opens up to The Bridge about his legendary career and why he’s so excited about the 2020 Savannah Jazz Festival. Some of his favorite musicians are performing. And, because of the pandemic, it will be livestreamed, meaning it will be available to a worldwide […]
Working with high-caliber musicians such as Brad Paisley, Chuck Leavell and Journey’s Jonathan Cain for the first time is impressive enough. But that the occasion served to raise money for music industry workers not usually in the spotlight — lighting and video crews, caterers, bus drivers, stage managers — made it even sweeter.Scotty Wilbanks — […]
Greenwich Entertainment has released the trailer for Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President, which features musicians Bob Dylan, Gregg Allman, Willie Nelson, and many more. The film will explore President Carter’s tenure in the West Wing and how his love for music provided him with an unexpected edge in bridging racial, generational, and partisan divides.Created by director Mary Wharton, producer Chris Farrell, and writer Bill […]
MACON, Ga. — The Macon Film Festival will get going this year but you may have to opt for popcorn on the couch.This is the festival’s 15th year, and because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you can stream the 2020 submissions through your phone or television using an app.There are two theatrical screenings, including a film about Chuck […]
The last major appearance by Chuck Leavell before the coronavirus shut down the entertainment industry happened, fittingly, at The Allman Brothers Band 50th anniversary celebration at Madison Square Garden in March.A musical titan who played with ABB during its influential ’70s period, as well as his own Sea Level and, for nearly four decades, as the […]
If you are a music fan and live in Georgia, please watch and share this video asking for support from Senator David Perdue and Senator Kelly Loeffler to #SaveOurStages. It’s not too late, join the chorus and have your voice heard at https://www.saveourstages.com/URL: https://youtu.be/Moqb2PIl0A8