Special #61: Atlanta Music Roundtable #1

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Music Roundtable at Grocery on Home (thanks to Matt Arnett) where we talked Atlanta as a "music town" and what can be improved or is needed. From L: Ruby Velle of Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics, Stanley Romanstein from Georgia Music Partners, Andrew Hingley from Live Nation/Eddie's Attic, Diane Durrett from Atlanta Grammy chapter, Curtis Daniel from Patchwerk Studios, and Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall.

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GG60: Save the Old Prison Farm & The Currys

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Joe Peery talks about the dreams to SAVE THE OLD PRISON FARM of 300 acres near East Atlanta.

Galen, Tommy, & Jimmy of THE CURRYS explain their unique style of songwriting and which one is the "mysterious one".

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GG59: Jenn Bostic and Out of Hand Theater

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JENN BOSTIC shares her latest inspirations from blues and choral music and the fairytale story that took her on a European tour.

Adam Fristoe of OUT OF HAND THEATER reveals how they manage to find new and engaging ways to meet audiences and give them a unique experience.

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GG58: A3C, 9 String Theory, & ColorATL

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Jade Carter of A3C talks about the evolution of this Atlanta festival for the Hip Hop Family from coast-to-coast.

John Huston & Angelina Galashenkova-Reed make magical music with guitar & domra in 9 STRING THEORY.

William Massey's new COLORATL book collaboration with Atlanta artists is sure to fire up your creativity and support arts therapy programs at the same time.

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GG57: Georgia Music Partners and Kyshona Armstrong

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Stanley Romanstein from GEORGIA MUSIC PARTNERS says there is lots more we can do to promote music to kids & the U.S. from Georgia.

KYSHONA ARMSTRONG is promoting her new cd, The Ride, and talking about her recent overseas tour.

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GG56: Photo/Videographer Kate Lord and David Stephens of All Hands Productions

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KATE LORD uses her photography and videography talents to help non-profits, like Refugee Transitions, tell their compelling stories.

David Stephens has been creating puppet magic through ALL HANDS PRODUCTIONS (get it?) since he was a bit bigger than a Muppet himself.

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GG55: Nick Niespodziani of Indianapolis Jones and Yacht Rock Revue plus Stories on the Edge of Night's Shannon Turner

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Nick Niespodziani talks about his passion project INDIANAPOLIS JONES  and balancing live between Yacht Rock Revue, Venkman's, CHARM, and a beautiful family. See IJ at The Earl on 10/20 with Diane Coffee.

Shannon M. Turner shares her passion for storytelling and the program she and David Russell have cooked up for this year's STORIES ON THE EDGE OF NIGHT event on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Biergarten at The Wrecking Bar.

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GG54: C4 Atlanta's Chelsea Steverson, Bumpin' the Mango with Ian Bruh, & Xocolatl's Matt Weyandt

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Chelsea Steverson of C4 ATLANTA tells how they work to give artists a leg up in business.

Ian Michael Bruh of BUMPIN THE MANGO says passion for the music, and each other, connects these incredible musicians.

Matt Weyandt of XOCOLATL CHOCOLATE explains how folks are starting to learn about small batch chocolate and why it matters.

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GG53: MARTA's Amanda Rhein, Joe McGuinness Trio, & Relay Bike Share

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Timberely Jones of RELAY BIKE SHARE shares the plan of 500 easy rental bikes in Atlanta for 2017.

JOE MCGUINNESS explains how his trio's version of progressive Americana takes the traditional music down a new path. FREE download HERE.

MARTA'S AMANDA RHEIN wants their Transit Oriented Development projects to benefit neighborhoods & commuters.

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GG52: Elise Witt & Phillip Justman

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ELISE WITT teaches you how anybody can sing.

PHILLIP JUSTMAN designs immersive theatre experiences and now Escape Rooms that pit you and your friends against the clock.

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GG51: Felipe Barral & Wasted Potential Brass Band

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Poet, filmmaker, musician FELIPE BARRAL explains his take on storytelling in all its forms.

WASTED POTENTIAL BRASS BAND talk about their humble beginnings and what a good party band should be.

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GG50: Poet Nate Mask, Grassland String Band, & product developer Eric Williams

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Nate Mask talks poetry and slams in Atlanta.

Eric Williams explains his Android app that works with the SONOS home sound system. Check out SONOFY.

Grassland String Band shows how "Amerigrass" is the best of both worlds.

Tweener music by Wasted Potential Brass Band.

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GG49: Erin Bernhardt of IMBA MEANS SING and Chris Stalcup & the Grange

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CHRIS STALCUP & THE GRANGE release their new cd on Sept. 16 but you can pre-order now and say, "you knew them before they broke big!" HERE.

IMBA MEANS SING is an incredible documentary by Erin Bernhardt and others shining a light on Uganda's educational challenges and the incredible African Children's Choir.

GG48: Saltwater Brewery, chef Asha Gomez, & The Ormewoods

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Florida's SALTWATER BREWERY has found a tremendous way to help the oceans and wildlife but repurposing their spent grains.

Chef ASHA GOMEZ talks about her journey between two Souths in her upcoming cookbook and what she's thinking about next.

THE ORMEWOODS found the best place to record their new cd (over 20 years in the making) was in their bedroom - and the critics agree!

Song breaks: Anthony Aparo & Anita Aysola

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GG47: Haddon Kime & Jackson County Line

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Composer and Sound Designer HADDON KIME talks about the infamous light sabre and writing music for films.

Kevin Jackson of JACKSON COUNTY LINE shares what has kept this Americana band together for 10 years (and why he just wants to go fishing!)

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GG46: Hannah Thomas & The Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival

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HANNAH THOMAS talks about being on the road, creating the new album, and the benefits of karaoke.

Bob Herndon, founder of the ATLANTA BAR-B-Q FESTIVAL explains how this 8th year is the best ever.

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GG45: Atlanta Bicycle Coalition's Rebecca Serna and Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics

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Next GOOD GRACIOUS Variety Show on Sat., 8/13!

With Adron, Dad's Garage Comedy Improv, Georgia Mountain String Band, poet Jericho Brown, Anita Aysola, re:imagine/ATL, 48 Hour Film Project. Tickets HERE.

ATLANTA BICYCLE COALITION's Exec. Dir. Rebecca Serna explains how Atlanta is becoming a great biking city but needs our help and talks about upcoming STREETS ALIVE.

Ruby Velle, Scott Clayton, and Spencer Garn of RUBY VELLE & THE SOULPHONICS plan the release of their new album, share music they're listening to - Ibeyi and The Greyhounds, and brag on Atlanta's compassion during challenging times.

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GG44: Show Announcement with Keely Baker & music by Hunter Callahan

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KEELY BAKER talks summer, upcoming school year, awesome show poster by Martin Steib, & Aug. 13 show at Plaza Theatre. 

HUNTER CALLAHAN provides the music from an earlier podcast interview. Check him out HERE!

 

GG43: Sans Abri & American Spirit Whiskey

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SANS ABRI is the home for Josh Erwin & Michael Painter's Packway Handle Band side project.

Jim Chasteen & Chad Ralston of AMERICAN SPIRIT WHISKEY explain why craft distilling is the next great food movement.

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GG42: Cleveland P. Jones and Miles Walker

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CLEVELAND P. JONES shares his heart about his upcoming album and performing with ATL Collective.

Mixing Engineer MILES WALKER breaks down Nashville scene, mixing a record like he's done for Rhianna, Katy Perry, Wiz Khalifa, & why Atlanta's a great place to make music.

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