— The new work of a Dayton-area filmmaker and documentarian has been invited to an international film festival. “Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man” has been invited to the 26th annual Sedona International Film Festival in Sedona, Ariz., said filmmaker, videographer and Centerville-based music producer Allen Farst. The film is scheduled to show 4 p.m. Feb. 26 […]
Many a masterpiece has been recorded at Capricorn Sound Studios in Macon, Georgia. Otis Redding’s manager, Phil Walden, co-founded the label, and Capricorn went on to produce a decade of southern rock hits. But as the music industry changed, Capricorn went bankrupt and fell into disrepair — until a recent revival lifted the studio, and […]
The illustrious career of The Allman Brothers Band will be celebrated in March with a 50th anniversary bash in New York. Dubbed, “The Brothers – Celebrating 50 Years of the music of The Allman Brothers Band,” the concert will take place at Madison Square Garden March 10 with the remaining members of ABB – Jaimoe, […]
If you’re looking to wrap your head around what’s happening in the world right now, try wrapping it around a tree. That’s the advice of Bruce Ward, a Denver TV producer and longtime outdoors advocate, on the eve of screening a new episode of his series, “America’s Forests.” “When my family lived in Bailey, we […]
The 50th anniversary of The Allman Brothers Band will be celebrated not only in concert, but with a massive box set as well. “Trouble No More: 50th Anniversary Collection” – available as 10 LPs, five CDs and digitally – will be released Feb. 28 and include seven previously unreleased tracks, live performances and rarities. (Check […]
FLORENCE – Chuck Leavell decided he wanted to make a living performing and recording music at age 13 after seeing Ray Charles in concert. That decision became a reality when he made his way to Muscle Shoals at age 15 and played on a recording of Freddie North’s soul classic “Don’t Take Her, She’s All […]
MACON, Ga. — A month into its grand re-opening, Mercer Music at Capricorn invites you to celebrate the year’s inaugural First Friday at their studio in downtown Macon. First Friday celebrations will include free live music, guided tours of the renovated Capricorn Sound Studios, and beer and wine. From 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. the Bozwellz […]
Wandering the hallways in the depths of the Macon City Auditorium, Chuck Leavell was just moments away from taking the stage for the Capricorn Revival concert at the historic Georgia venue. “To see all of this come back to life is nothing short of a miracle,” Leavell told Rolling Stone before sitting behind his keyboards as the musical director […]
Surviving Allman Brothers Band members Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge and Marc Quinones will reunite on March 10 at Madison Square Garden to celebrate 50 years of the landmark band. According to a statement, founding guitarist Dickey Betts will not be in attendance for this landmark “The Brothers” gig due to “prior commitments,” […]
The illustrious career of The Allman Brothers Band will be celebrated in March with a 50th anniversary bash in New York. Dubbed, “The Brothers – Celebrating 50 Years of the music of The Allman Brothers Band,” the concert will take place at Madison Square Garden March 10 with the remaining members of ABB – Jaimoe, […]