MIC (MusicInColumbus.org) and NSAI (Nashville Songwriter's Association International, Columbus Chapter) are teaming up for a local music showcase on the Chattahoochee River September 27th, 2008. At the event MIC will have our first locals-only compilation CD for sale entitled "Ten Songs from the Edge of Georgia". Come to the show, get your copy of the CD for only $10!

Here's the skinny:

NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
SHOWCASE of
Country, Blues, Folk, Christian, Rock Music


Sponsored by:
www.musicincolumbus.org

September 27. 2008
7:00 p.m.
Phenix City Amphitheater
FREE ADMISSION

SHOWCASE CONSISTS OF LOCAL BANDS PERFORMING SONGS
WRITTEN BY LOCAL SONGWRITERS
(Members of NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL)

KAZOO PARADE
will lead off the showcase
lineup for parade begins at 6:00 p.m. on the Phenix City Riverwalk
marching into the Amphitheater
$1.00 to purchase KAZOO
ALL AGES WELCOME
(contactRebecca Harris at Phenix City Parks & Recreation for more details)
(Call 334-291-4719 or visit www.phenixcityal.com)

PEGGY JENKINS AND THE BIZNESS
will perform some ROCKIN R & B

PRIZES TO BE AWARDED:
Gift Certificate from Gorilla Guitars
Recording Time from The Loft Studio
FREE Nashville Trip from PMB Broadcasting

JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF ROCKIN ENTERTAINMENT

IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG

Labels: CD Releases, Columbus, Georgia, Phenix City

The Columbus Jazz Society welcomes the Dallas Smith Quartet.

Dallas Smith will host the Columbus Jazz Society's October twelfth Jazz Jam at the Liberty Theatre. The performance by his quartet will feature well-known jazz standards as well as some of Dallas's own bop, Latin, and fusion jazz compositions.

Since 1975, Dallas has been a West Coast native whose diverse musical career includes symphony work, studio recordings, cruise ships, casino shows, and traditional and Latin jazz groups. Together with his wife, jazz harpist Susan Mazer, Dallas has recorded numerous CD's (www.mazerandsmith.com). Dallas has toured with noted jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal and, as a member of the Swedish world music group Mynta (www.mynta.net), he has recently toured Scandinavia and India.

Dallas currently resides in Reno, Nevada, where he and Susan founded a business, Healing HealthCare Systems, to promote the use of music to create a more healing environment within healthcare facilities. Their primary product is a 24-hour relaxation channel for hospitals, called The C.A.R.E. Channel (www.healinghealth.com).

Dallas, son of the late Judge Oscar D. Smith, Jr., began his musical education in Columbus with Dr. George Corradino at Wynnton Elementary School. After playing classical clarinet for ten years (at Richards Jr. High, Columbus High School, and Florida State University), Dallas broadened his musical focus to include jazz studies (on flute and sax). He has traveled the world in pursuit of his lifelong interest in East Indian classical music, performing extensively in Europe and India.


EVENT: Columbus Jazz Society's October 12th concert and jam session
FEATURING: Dallas Smith, woodwinds
TIME: 6:00-9:00 PM
DATE: October 12, 2008
STREET ADDRESS: The Liberty Theatre and Cultural Center, 813 8th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
TICKET PRICES: $7 for non-members. Annual memberships are available at the door.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the Liberty Theatre -- 706/653-7566 or David Morgan 706/660-9295

Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments for the jam session (no charge for musicians who sit in) anything could happen.


www.columbusjazzsociety.com

Coming up:

November 9, 2008: Mace Hibbard, saxophones
December 14, 2008: Kevin Vannoy, vocal, saxophone

Labels: Columbus, Dallas Smith, Georgia, Jazz Society

Music in Columbus' long-anticipated compilation CD "Ten Songs from the Edge of Georgia" is back from the manufacturer, then immediately sold the first 100 copies. The Columbus Convention and Visitor's Bureau purchased the order and will be on sale in the Columbus Visitor's Center at 900 Front Avenue in UpTown Columbus, Georgia.

MusicInColumbus.org's first CD project delivers a pleasantly blended "jukebox/mixtape" audio journey weaving ten local artists from ten distinct musical genres into one listening experience. From gospel to rock to progressive country, classical, pop and hip-hop, "Ten Songs from the Edge of Georgia" is merely a pinhole of a spotlight into Columbus, Georgia's rich local music scene.

We are still planning a CD Release Party somewhere in Columbus, Georgia this Fall.

Stay Tuned-
seanrox

Labels: CD Releases, Columbus, Georgia, Music

Take action. Here's your chance to help a local, Keni Thomas get some airplay on GAC...

WEB -- Watch the video. Leave a comment.
Keni may have scooted off to Nashville not too long ago, but this former "Cornbread" songwriter has a new video on GAC (Great American Country) to view and comment on right here.

RADIO -- Request now.

Rooster 106 Request Lines --> 706-596-5106 | 800-445-4106

ROCK 103 Request Line --> (24/7) 706.323.3103

TV -- Coming soon.
GAC will be adding the video into rotation later this week. Look out for a notice from MIC urging you to go VOTE for him.

peace-
seanrox

Labels: Columbus, Georgia, Keni Thomas, VIDEO

If you haven't already,
Get yourself joined-up in the MIC GREENROOM.

In addition to the uploading your original songs, pictures, and videos, all artists, venues and promoters are encouraged to use the newest feature:

EVENT CALENDAR! Yes, now you can add your next event to the Music In Columbus Event Calendar so that everyone "in the know" might finally "know".

Get to promoting your music events and beyond. If you have any questions, leave a comment on my profile page.

peace-
seanrox

Labels: calendar, Columbus, Georgia, Music

No doubt, the most famous of Columbus, Georgia songs, Darby and Tarlton's "Columbus Stockade Blues" continues to be a staple of country, bluegrass, jazz, and folk music. (Performed and recorded by such greats as: Elvis, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Doc Watson, Jimmy Davis, Bill Monroe )

Here's JoePaul's video clip of local folk heroes, Rick Edwards and Henry Conley introducing the classic track to the digital generation...



peace-
seanrox

Labels: Columbus, Folk Music, Georgia, Music, Rick Edwards, VIDEO

The Liberty Theatre and Cultural Center, 813 8th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
$7 for non-members. Annual memberships are available at the door.

2008 Upcoming JAZZ Events :
August 10, 2008: Trey Wright - guitar
September 14, 2008: The Atlanta Seventeen - Big Band
Ocotober 12, 2008: Dallas Smith - woodwind
November 9, 2008:Mace Hibbard - saxophone
December 14, 2008: Scholarship Fund-Raiser - Kevin Vannoy

Labels: Columbus, Georgia, Jazz Society, Liberty Theatre, Music

NOTE FROM NONA WITH NSAI:

It All Begins With A Song

The Songwriter/Band Event (not official title) is September 27 at the Phenix City Amphitheater. This is your chance for a band to back you up with your original song.

HOW TO SUBMIT...

NOW is the time to send your songs. Either bring a CD to Open Mic at The Loft Wednesday night or MP3 the song to Nona.

FOR THE PERFORMANCE...
Some of you have already put a band together and will play your own songs. Also, if you have a local band in mind, let us know. If you do not want to sing your song, give us your suggestions or we will find someone for you.

This is going to be a fantastic event. It will give our original songs exposure and will be great for all our local musicians and songwriters to work together.Thanks to Rebecca Harris for giving us this opportunity.

- Nona

Labels: Amphitheater, Columbus, Georgia, Music, Phenix City, Songwriters, The Loft

Just got an email from producer, Pat Patten about Marshall Ruffin entering The Roots Music Report at #34:

Thought you guys would want to know that Marshall entered the Roots/Blues chart at #34 this week! Looks like he's in pretty good company.

GO SEE MARSHALL ON THE CHART >>

Congrats to Marshall from everyone at MIC.

peace-
seanrox

Labels: Charts, Columbus, Georgia, Jammates Records, Marshal Ruffin, Music

The Mitchell Celebration Jam II
Monday June 23, 2008 at The Loft

Jan Hyatt with Michael Hoskin, Taylor Pierce, Kevin Vannoy with Madeline Davis, Elwood Madeo, Sam Williams & Company and more!

Friends and colleagues of the late bassist, Edred Mitchell will perform for a second benefit on June 23rd at The Loft.

Donations are requested, all proceeds will go to Edred's wife, Montheletha Mitchell and their sons, Brandon and MarQuen.

Tax deductible donations can also be made at any CB&T and its Synovus affiliates to: The Columbus Jazz Society/Mitchell.

EVENT: Mitchell Celebration Jam II, Columbus Jazz Society
FEATURING: Jan Hyatt with Michael Hoskin, Taylor Pierce, Kevin Vannoy with Madeline Davis, Elwood Madeo, Sam Williams & Company, and more
TIME: 7:00-10:00 PM
DATE: June 23, 2008
STREET ADDRESS: The Loft 1032 Broadway Columbus, Georgia 31901
TICKET PRICES: A donation is requested.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call The Loft 706/596-8141 or David Morgan 706/660-9295

Labels: Columbus, Edred Mitchell, Georgia, Jazz Society, Music

Labels: Allen Levi, Bebo Norman, Columbus, Georgia, Music, RiverCenter

The Columbus Jazz Society is honored to welcome back ...

Dr. Gordon Vernick, trumpet
with Kevin Bales, piano

Dr. Vernick is an Associate Professor of Music and Coordinator of Jazz Studies at Georgia State University.

As a professional trumpet player, he has performed in all musical mediums from symphony orchestra to jazz quartet.

As a jazz educator he is the past president of the Georgia Association of Jazz Educators, past chair of the International Association of Jazz Educators Curriculum Committee and was recently appointed as the Southeast Coordinator of that organization. He was the Director of the NARAS Georgia Grammy High School Jazz Band from 1994 to 1999. He is the co-editor of the book Teaching Jazz: A Course Of Study, published by MENC. He recently co-wrote the college textbook, Jazz History Overview, published by Kendall-Hunt which has been adopted by numerous universities around the country.

He is director of the GSU Faculty Jazztet which performs regularly in Atlanta area schools and has appeared at the Atlanta Jazz Festival, the Brasstown Music Festival, Oxford University Music Series and many other venues in the southeast. He has performed with such world-renowned jazz artists as Kenny Werner, Claire Fischer, John Hart, Kevin Hays, Conrad Herwig, Marc Copland, Randy Brecker, Paul McCandless, and many others. The Jazztet was twice invited to perform in San Jose, Costa Rica by the Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano. During the summer of 2001 the Jazztet performed in Moscow, Russia at the Tribute to Willis Conover Jazz Festival and in March 2003 performed at Capitol University in Beijing, China. The group was invited to perform in November 2004 at the Curso e Colegio Bardal in Florianopolis, Brazil. As a jazz clinician he served a residency at the Conservatory of San Juan, P.R., the Taipei American School in Taiwan, and the Singapore American School this past March.

Kevin Bales received his B.M. form the University of North Florida and M.M. from Florida State. He taught at UNF for 10 years and many of his groups won Downbeat Awards and were invited to perform at IAJE and other prestigious festivals. As a jazz pianist he has performed and recorded with Marcus Printup, singer Rene Marie, Bunky Green, Bob Reynolds, Ira Sullivan, Barry Green, and many others. He has performed at venues from South Florida to New York City and is one of the most in-demand pianists in the Southeastern U.S. He teaches jazz piano, combos and improvisation.

EVENT: Columbus Jazz Society's June 8th concert and jam session
FEATURING: Dr. Gordon Vernick, trumpet
TIME: 6:00-9:00 PM
DATE: June 8, 2008
STREET ADDRESS: The Liberty Theatre and Cultural Center, 813 8th AV, Columbus, GA 31901
TICKET PRICES: $7 for non-members. Annual memberships are available at the door.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the Liberty Theatre -- 706/653-7566 or David Morgan 706/660-9295

Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments for the jam session (no charge for musicians who sit in) - anything could happen.

Labels: Columbus, Georgia, Jazz Society, Liberty Theatre, Music

Please join the Columbus Jazz Society this Saturday to celebrate the life and work of Columbus' own Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, the Mother of the Blues (Apr. 26, 1886 - Dec. 22, 1939).

Saturday - May 3, 2008

Procession:
Will begin at 10:30 A.M. at the Liberty Theatre (813 8th AV, Columbus, GA 31901) and proceed to the Porterdale Cemetery where flowers will be placed on the grave. Then, on to the Ma Rainey house where a wreath will be put on the door while Ed Cox plays and sings the blues.

Blues Concert:
From 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. at the Liberty Theatre (813 8th AV, Columbus, GA 31901) featuring Kathy Roberts & Company. Light snacks will be served -- feel free to bring your own. Tickets $10.

Acclaimed Blues Singer Gertrude Ma Rainey. Known as the "Mother of the Blues" first appeared on stage in 1900. In 1902 she married song and dance man William Pa Rainey. She was then know as Ma even though the marriage did not last. Her band included jazz stars Louis Armstrong, Thomas Dorsey and Coleman Hawkins. Between 1923 and 1928 she recorded more than 100 songs for Paramount. She helped mentor the career of Bessie Smith. The Great Depression ended her career as her fan base lost their ability to buy her records. She retired back to Columbus and died of a heart attack. She was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

Labels: Columbus, Georgia, Jazz Society, Liberty Theatre, Ma Rainey, Music

Dave is a classically trained musician, a 1993 graduate of the Manhattan School of Music with an advanced degree in classical guitar, but performs folk and blues with foot-stomping authority and a rocker's electric energy.

WORKSHOP FOCUS:
"A comprehensive approach to understanding how RHYTHM drives the feel of a song, and how to create that effect on a guitar"

GUITAR WORKSHOP AND CONCERT
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008

WORKSHOP - 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Gorilla Guitars
1038 Broadway, Columbus, GA
www.gorillaguitars.com

CONCERT - 6:30 PM
"GOOD SOULS"-Dave & Briana
Bunkhouse Blues
120 Angelina Drive, Cusseta, GA
No fee www.bunkhouseblues.com
Tips for the artist are appreciated

Labels: Columbus, Georgia, Music, NSAI

Kerry Kurt Phillips, a Nashville Pro Songwriter, has a catalogue of over 600
songs, five #1 singles, 12 gold records, and 17 platinum albums. ASCAP has recognized
15 of Kerry Kurt's works as being the most performed songs in the nation. His songs
have also been featured on numerous network television shows and motion pictures and
have been used in national ad campaigns by Ford Trucks, General Motors, Pepsi
Corporation the PGA, Applebee's and the NFL. Kerry Kurt has also had songs nominated
for both the CMA awards and the Grammy's.

Kerry Kurt's biggest hits include:

"Drinkin' Bone" - Tracy Byrd
"Do You Want Fries With That" - Tim McGraw
"I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" - George Jones
"Is It Cold In Here" - Joe Diffie
"Almost Home" - Craig Morgan
"Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox" - Joe Diffie
"Down On the Farm" - Tim McGraw
"In My Own Backyard" - Joe Diffie
"Maybe We Should Just Sleep On It" - Tim McGraw
"Pickup Man" - Joe Diffie
"She Let Herself Go" - George Straight


SONGWRITING WORKSHOP AND CONCERT
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008


WORKSHOP - 6:30 - 8:30 PM CONCERT - 9:30 PM
The RiverCenter The Loft
900 Broadway 1032 Broadway
Columbus, GA Columbus, GA



$20.00 for workshop (includes concert)
$10.00 for concert only


VERY LIMITED SEATING
To reserve tickets contact:
Nona Christie - 706-565-7362

Labels: Columbus, Georgia, Music, NSAI, RiverCenter, The Loft

Creative Loafing says...

The evening's winner was Marshall Ruffin of Columbus, Ga. Dude can sing and play! To say I was amazed by his songwriting talent, instrumental abilities and vocals would be an understatement.

The highlight of the night was the final performance as Ruffin was joined onstage by (Joshua) Panda for a hilarious, soulful and amazing -- and spontaneous -- song.

Can't wait to see what those two bring to the finals in July.

• Crowntown Showdown, Creative Loafing Article >>
• Marshall Ruffin, official website >>
  

Labels: Columbus, Georgia, Marshal Ruffin, Music, Music Reviews

Brent Lindley's latest CD, "American Hands" is now available locally at JudyBug's Books / Flipside Records on Broadway and online at CDBaby http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/brentlindley3 and available for download on iTunes.

"American Hands" was written about Brent's grandfather - a veteran of WW 2, Korea and Vietnam. This is a tribute to him, AND or military history in our community.

The title track "American Hands" was co-written with Jeff Pearson. Jeff Pearson hosted Writer's Night at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville for 17 years. Jeff has over 20 cuts on the records of major country music artists to include Hank Williams Jr., Diamond Rio and Barbara Mandrell.

Find out more information at: http://www.brentlindley.com

Labels: Brent Lindley, CD Releases, Columbus, Georgia, Music

Labels: Columbus, Georgia, songwriter, workshop

Joey Allcorn smoothly presents a case to the U.S. Congress against new Internet Radio Royalties which appear to hurt the promotional opportunities of small businesses (ie Independent Songwriters, artists and niche webcasters).

Kudos, Mr. Allcorn.

Labels: Columbus, Georgia, Joey Allcorn, Music, Music Licensing, VIDEO

Labels: CD Releases, Columbus, Georgia, Marshal Ruffin, Music, The Loft

The Columbus Jazz Society is honored to have the one-and-only Ed Cox host our February 10th concert and jam session.

Jazz, Latin, Ballads, Blues and News You Can Use

Ed brings us his original compositions along with some of our favorite standards.

Ed Cox, saxophone and vocal
Alice Spangler, keyboard and vocal
Marshall Ruffin, guitar
David Johnson, bass
David Morgan, drums

EVENT: Columbus Jazz Society's February 10th concert and jam session.
FEATURING: Ed Cox, vocal & sax
TIME: 6:00-9:00 PM
DATE: February 10, 2008
STREET ADDRESS: The Liberty Theatre and Cultural Center, 813 8th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
TICKET PRICE: $7 – Annual memberships are available at the door.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call (706) 689-0303, (706) 587-7769

www.columbusjazzsociety.com

Labels: Columbus, Ed Cox, Georgia, Jazz Society, Liberty Theatre, Music

FROM THE LEDGER TODAY:

Welcome to Ma's house
'Ma' Rainey Blues Museum opens for business
BY LILY GORDON - lgordon@ledger-enquirer.com --

Blues legend and Columbus native Gertrude "Ma" Rainey lived in this house at 805 {FIFTH} Ave. from 1935-1939.
Photo by Joe Paull / Ledger-Enquirer.com
Blues legend and Columbus native Gertrude "Ma" Rainey lived in this house at 805 first Ave. from 1935-1939.
"Ma" Rainey recorded more than 90 records for Paramount Records.

The story of Gertrude Pridget "Ma" Rainey begins in this city and ends in this house.

After years of planning, fundraising, renovating and collecting, the "Ma" Rainey Blues Museum on [FIFTH] Avenue is finally open for business.

The yellow two-story home chronicles Rainey's groundbreaking career and shows her personal side.

Museum curator Fred Fussell said it's a fitting tribute to the Columbus-born singer known to many as the "Mother of the Blues."

"She was a groundbreaking recording artist back in the 1920s. She was one of the first women, one of the first blues musicians to record records," Fussell said.

Rainey bought the home at 805 {FIFTH} Ave. in 1935 and lived there until her death in 1939.

It's a comfortable space, with finished hardwood floors, large windows and creme-colored walls. A collection of furniture from the 1920s, including Rainey's own bed, dresser and piano, contribute to the domestic motif, but this space is undoubtedly a museum with its rooms full of memorabilia.

Visitors can read about all aspects of her career, including Rainey's debut at the Springer Opera House when she was just 14 years old and more than 90 of her recordings for the Paramount record label. Pictures and colorful posters show the singer in action. Records displayed in a wooden showcase reveal her influence on generations of performers. An antique Victrola plays Rainey's songs. A framed copy of Rainey's death certificate lists the legendary singer and business women's occupation as a housekeeper.

The "Ma" Rainey Blues Museum has been closed since summer while the home underwent additional remodeling and restoration. A ribbon-cutting ceremony in August announced the end of an almost decade-long restoration project, costing approximately $150,000 and responsible for bringing the home back from the brink of demolition.

Tour guide Lakeshia Gunn said the museum has seen 30 guests since its opening Thursday. New hours of operation and the promise of a unique collection of blues memorabilia should draw both music-lovers and historians to the home, Gunn said.

"I really do encourage people to come and check it out," Gunn said. "It's a very, very exciting thing."
Contact Lily Gordon at 706-576-6284

Labels: "Ma", Blues, Columbus, Georgia, Gertrude, Mother, Rainey