The star-studded artist list for “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song” at the Fox Theatre on Sept. 17 is filled with talented admirers of the former president. But two participants in particular — Chuck Leavell and Patterson Hood, who will perform with his band, Drive-By Truckers — have personal Carter stories The Atlanta Journal-Constitution […]
Musical artists paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter in Atlanta on Tuesday in celebration of his upcoming 100th birthday on Oct. 1, 2024.An all-star lineup with performances by Angélique Kidjo, BeBe Winans, Carlene Carter, Chuck Leavell, D-Nice, Drive-By Truckers, Duane Betts, Eric Church, GROUPLOVE, India Arie, Lalah Hathaway, The B-52’s, The War And Treaty, […]
Chuck Leavell’s keyboard career stretches from recording sessions in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, during his teens to playing in Dr. John’s band, joining the Allman Brothers Band at 20, forming Sea Level with Allmans drummer Jaimoe, touring with Eric Clapton and George Harrison and, since 1982, being musical director for the Rolling Stones.Leavell’s solo appearance Saturday […]
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter will be honored next month, ahead of his 100th birthday, with a musical gala at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, The Carter Center announced Thursday.The Sept. 17 event — “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song” — will feature musicians from a range of genres and celebrity guests. […]
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) has announced that renowned keyboardist and award-winning environmentalist Chuck Leavell will take CFCC’s Wilson Center stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024.This ticketed event is free and open to the public through the Wilson Center’s HelloArts! program. Advance tickets must […]
Wilson Center presentsChuck LeavellFriday, September 20, 2024Time: 7:30pm (Doors: 6:30pm)Tix: https://tinyurl.com/4tw2a8ajAdmission is free, but tickets are required. Donations are gratefully accepted.Chuck Leavell leads a double life. Known for his legendary rock and roll keyboard instrumentals, Leavell has served as an integral member of the Allman Brothers Band, as well as keyboardist and musical director of the […]
“[W]hen you think about how Mick is engaging the public, that’s his gig, and sometimes it’s not unusual for him to have a question like, ‘Do I come in here?’”The Rolling Stones’ longtime touring keyboardist and musical director Chuck Leavell is the subject of a new USA Today feature. Leavell gave a glimpse inside what it’s like […]
Georgia’s favorite son will be honored at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre on September 17.A celebration of music-loving former president Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday will take place at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on September 17. The all-star lineup for “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song” is topped by Maren Morris, Eric Church, Chuck Leavell and Drive-By Truckers.D-Nice, Grouplove, The War and Treaty and The […]
With months separating Jimmy Carter from his 100th birthday on Oct. 1, Atlanta’s Fox Theatre has announced a celebratory concert to mark the landmark occasion. Deemed Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song, the event doubles as a benefit that supports The Carter Center, an organization that began 40 years ago with the mission of […]
Tens of thousands in a sold-out stadium are visually stapled to Mick Jagger belting “Start Me Up.” But the band’s eyes will frequently dart to the snow-haired presence stationed stage right.Chuck Leavell is perched behind his bank of keyboards, electric piano and organ, his hand occasionally airborne, his glances with Jagger and Keith Richards subtle.But those aren’t just friendly nods. […]