Blues/Rock

(FRIDAY, MAY 28)

THE ERIC CULBERSON BLUES BAND

Guitarist and vocalist Eric Culberson reintroduces the public to what Texas blues guitar sounded like in the pre-Vaughan era when the genre was defined by the likes of Freddie King, Johnny Copeland and Albert Collins. Eric tackles genres ranging from Memphis soul to Texas blues with the confidence of a veteran...Culberson's energy is palpable as he demonstrates equal skill on both electric and slide guitar. He has developed a mature Texas-meets-Chicago sound that generates sparks without being overwrought or flashy. His style is unmistakably authentic and energetic. The band has opened for or jammed with numerous recording artists, such as Jerry Portnoy, Carey Bell, (two of Muddy Waters' harp players), Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, John Mayall, Tony Coleman ( B.B. King band) Jimmy Dawkins, Casey Jones (Albert Collins), Room Full Of Blues, Ted Nugent, J. Geils and Magic Dick, Eddie Kirkland, Johnny Clyde Copeland, Koko Taylor and Etta James.

www.EricCulberson.com

A Beatles Tribute

(FRIDAY, June 25)

Abbey Road LIVE!

Since 2002, Abbey Road LIVE! has been rocking the music of the Beatles at clubs, theatres, festivals, and private events. Initially a tribute to the monumental "Abbey Road" album, the band has expanded its scope to include more than 100 Beatles tunes, from all eras of the Fab Four's career. The band specializes in complete, start-to-finish album performances of masterpieces such as "Abbey Road", "Magical Mystery Tour" and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band".

Abbey Road LIVE! is not your typcial Beatle look-alike tribute act; don't expect mop-top haircuts and vintage Rickenbacker guitars. Rather, this show is about bringing to life some of the more mature and complex Beatles material in a raw & spirited fashion, while remaining true to the original recordings. Combining attention to detail with a creative exuberance, the band always delights its audiences with its diverse repertoire of hits and and more obscure favorites.

Abbey Road LIVE! is made up of four all-star musicians from the infamous Athens GA music scene that gave the world R.E.M., Widespread Panic, and B-52s. Collectively the band members have recorded and toured regularly with Cosmic Charlie, Charlie Mars, and Fuzzy Sprouts. Individual band members have also collaborated with acts such as Indigo Girls, Juliana Hatfield, Mike Houser (Widespread Panic), Danielle Howle and Lemonheads.

www.AbbeyRoadLive.com

Motown

(FRIDAY, JULY 23)

Grains of Sand

Based out of Athens, Georgia, the Grains of Sand is a group of seasoned performers who bring to life the soul, R&B, beach, Motown, and classic hits of the 60's & 70's!

www.thegrainsofsand.com

Acoustic Singer/Songwriter

(FRIDAY, August 27)

SHAWN MULLINS

Singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins

Shawn Mullins’ vibrant new album, honeydew, is teeming with humanity — hobos, railroad workers, traveling salesmen, homeless troubadours, fearful old people, youngsters yearning to escape from a dead-end existence, and several generations of family members, living and dead. There’s a ton of heartache in this record, and a ton of hope as well, as Mullins explores the dark corners of contemporary existence while also delving back into the past, capturing vivid pictures of his native Atlanta and the surrounding South in a voice of plainspoken eloquence and uncommon genuineness. This richly interwoven, character-driven work is at once the most panoramic album of Mullins’ distinguished career and the most intensely personal.

www.shawnmullins.com
www.vanguardrecords.com
www.myspace.com/shawnmullins

A Jimmy Buffett Tribute

(FRIDAY, September 24)

Sons of Sailors

Sons Of Sailors is Tony Pritchett, Tim Pritchett, Tony Cason, Kenny Head, David Gould, Tim Newman, & Mike Hughes. On occasion, Don Dixon, Phil Johnson, Mark Ensley, Jamey Ratzlaff or Rick Lonow will sit in. This group of musicians has been playing music together since the early 1980’s. It all started in Athens, GA, where they could play every night in a different club. In its various incarnations, they have opened shows for Leon Russell, David Allan Coe, John Hartford, Diamond Rio, John Anderson and many more. They have been playing Jimmy Buffett music, mixed with other artists’ material and originals, for decades. Seasoned with age and a little salt, they continue to deliver great saltwater, music.

www.SonsofSailors.com.