Iconic rock stars like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash, Gregg Allman, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood help pay tribute to the titular political figure in Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President.Another timely pre-Election Day, politically-driven film from Mary Wharton shows how Carter’s passion for music gave him an unexpected edge as a presidential candidate. With […]
ATLANTA — In a letter made public Sept. 2, a collective of Georgia artists, independent venues and industry stakeholders — including Springfield’s Mars Theatre — directly pleaded for Georgia Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue to vote in support of the “Save Our Stages Act” and “RESTART Act.”Endorsed by industry heavyweights including Chuck Leavell, R.E.M […]
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
MACON, Ga. — The 15th annual Macon Film Festival is back in town and there are plenty of screenings to get excited about. Among the films showing this year, one documentary three years in the making shines the spotlight on one of rock and roll’s most legendary pianists. “Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man” will show […]
