Category: Music

Jackyl headlining Savannah Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon post-race concert in Forsyth Park

I guess it’s fitting in some respects that Jackyl, originally from Georgia, will be headlining the post-race concert in Forsyth Park after the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on November 9th. But it’s also worth noting that the for-profit race pretty…

A few blogging updates, i.e., where are the music posts?

If you’re wondering why I haven’t said anything here about last weekend’s Revival Fest, there are two reasons:

1. My Unplugged column in Thursday’s Do gives a bit of a review and recap of the spectacular event.
2. I’ve made several posts of photos to hissing lawns, the music blog that I got off the ground less than two weeks ago.

A new Savannah-based music blog: hissing lawns

For several years now, I’ve been telling friends, former students, and various acquaintances that they should start a Savannah-centric music blog. Every one of those people seems to agree with me that we need not just one but probably several…

Detailed schedule of fashion shows and bands for Savannah’s Fashion Night

If you’re not already planning to go to Savannah’s Fashion Night on Broughton Street on Thursday evening (9/5), you should really consider it. Even if you care little about fashion and never shop in any of Savannah’s boutiques, you’re almost…

Modern English in Savannah – photos

I didn’t try to take any photos during “I Melt With You” near the end of Modern English’s staggeringly good set last night at Dollhouse Productions here in Savannah. I just wanted to flash back — way back — and…

Rock with true southern edge with T. Hardy Morris & Roadkill Ghost Choir in Savannah Saturday

From the Facebook invitation for Roadkill Ghost Choir and T. Hardy Morris on Saturday, August 17th at The Jinx: They rocked out at Stopover ’13 and they’re coming back! Roadkill Ghost Choir was a fave for many and now’s your…

The Queers – The Jinx – 09/13/13

Black Tusk at The Jinx – photos

As I noted in a recent preview post, the Savannah-based metal trio Black Tusk took the stage of The Jinx on Friday night for one of their relatively rare local gigs. The band’s new EP Tend No Wounds is out…

Cigar Box Guitar Concert – Benefit for Ships of the Sea Museum – Dub’s Pub – 10/12/13

Graveface Records launches “post flood / post lawsuit fun time” fundraiser

If you haven’t been to Graveface Records & Curiosities at 5 West 40th St. (right behind Back in the Day Bakery), you’re in for a treat. There are plenty of records and the place is, well, plenty curious. The physical…

Black Tusk: new EP, awesome new video, Friday gig at The Jinx in Savannah

A short post because the key info is in my Unplugged column in Do in the Savannah Morning News on Thursday: Black Tusk comes home If you don’t know the metal trio, check out Black Tusk’s Facebook page, which has…

Filligar with Mikaela Davis at The Jinx (photos)

Filligar came through Savannah again on Saturday night. This was the band’s second trip — the first was for a couple of sets during the 2013 Savannah Stopover. Stopover parent company MusicFile Productions arranged for the band to play this…

Savannah Jazz Festival announces 2013 lineup, new venues

The 2013 Savannah Jazz Festival is coming fast and the detailed schedule has now been released. Here’s the info in the press release: 32ND (2013) ANNUAL SAVANNAH JAZZ FESTIVAL September 22-28, 2013 Sponsored In Part by the City of Savannah…

Jamaican Queens / Make Westing / Dip – Hang Fire – 09/03/13