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Tesheva live at The Hummingbird
Complimentary musicianship and a unique sound brought four individuals together as the self-described Southern Psychedelic quartet, Tesheva. Drawing influence from funk, rock, blues, and progressive instrumental music, the local favorites create a one-of-a-kind atmosphere which lends itself to groovy vibes and spacey jams while not skimping on the rock-n-roll. Originally a trio, Vaughan Brenner on drums, Matt Dunaway on bass, and Caleb Hutson on guitar laid the foundation for the band and it's sound. With the induction of Michael McCoy in the spring of 2015, the four piece group began to identify and refine their brand of music dubbed "Southerndelic." Tesheva has seen success in Mississippi and Alabama after releasing their EP, and playing with local and regional acts. The band aims to play many more shows and release a full length album in the coming year.
Swain and The Highway Souls live at The Hummingbird
Since the band's inception in summer 2014, Swain and the Highway Souls has created a great deal of buzz and anticipation in the Middle Georgia music scene. While a relatively new band, the musicians comprising the group bring over 50 combined years of professional performance experience coupled with advanced levels of musical education, training, and preparation. Prior to leading the band, Stephen Swain blazed through the southeast, performing in top venues in Nashville, Atlanta, and Macon as a promising singer/songwriter. He continues to work with vocal coach Torri Barnette-Broxton (formerly of Miami Sound Machine) and Grammy-winning artist Linda Davis. Guitarist Miles Benson has a great deal of experience performing in a number of unique mediums, primarily as a result of his time earning a degree in Music Education and Music Therapy at the University of Georgia. He also continues to improve his craft through individual and collaborative songwriting. Cliff Walton, keyboardist for the band, has over 25 years of performance experience through a variety of ensembles that have traveled and performed throughout the country. The newest member of the band, bassist Joe Palmer, has been a vital member of the Macon music scene for quite a few years now. Growing up around the likes of Chris Hicks of Marshall Tucker Band, among others, Joe has a unique bass style that adds a great deal to the band's sound. Finally, drummer Galen Jacobs brings a solid foundation to the band after having experienced an eclectic drumming career that started with high school marching drumline, has included touring with the Josh Daniel Band, and continues to develop through the study of numerous styles and techniques which can be heard in the music of Swain and the Highway Souls.
Packway Handle Band live at The Hummingbird in Downtown Macon
Some Kids live at The Hummingbird in Downtown Macon
Some Kids are a hard hitting, beard sporting rock band from Warner Robins, Georgia. They are a group of friends who grew up with each other here, learning how to play instruments and write music together. The line up consists of Jeremy Toellner on vocals, Taylor Robbins on guitar, Glenn Lewis on guitar, Brandon Dover on bass, and Shane Street tearing up the drums. You might even catch them rockin' out a hip hop jam... Anything that can bring good vibes and smiles. If you have seen Some Kids live you'd know that we are anything but stiffs. Blowing the minds of crowds with their diverse repertoire.
Royal Johnson w/ Pine Box Dwellers live at The Hummingbird in Downtown Macon
Royal Johnson: After just one rehearsal the current RJ lineup made its first performance on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the annual Jodie Jam at The Big House, with R&B legend Robert Lee Coleman (James Brown, Percy Sledge) sitting in on a few songs. Coleman was thrilled with the new group, and continues to frequently play shows with the band. His feelings were echoed that day, and the new foursome charged ahead with confident tenacity. Pine Box Dwellers: It's not often that one can say that the members of a band are destined to play together. In the case of The Pine Box Dwellers, however, it's more appropriate to say that it was inevitable. Representing two generations of Waycross, Georgia musicians, the band plays its unique brand of swampy, country tinged rock with a sincerity and proficiency that can only come from being born with music in one's veins.
Ben Sparaco w/ Bonnie Blue live at The Hummingbird in Downtown Macon
Ben Sparaco: Immersed in the national jam scene, Ben has had the opportunity to share the stage with members of The Allman Brothers Band, Dead and Company, North Mississippi Allstars, Warren Haynes Band, Susan Tedeschi Band, Jerry Garcia Band, Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds, Devon Allman, Matt Schofield, The Heavy Pets, Roosevelt Collier, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and more at venues across the country. Bonnie Blue: Bonnie Blue proudly hails from the state of Florida, and continues to bring their formula of old-fashioned rock, country, soul, and blues to a steady growing fan base in the southeast. Founded by guitarist and singer/songwriter Brad Churchman, as well as drummer Jeremy Mayr, Bonnie Blue's take on original rock has earned them spots at popular music festivals like Magnolia Fest, Wanee, Swamptown Get Down, Jax Beach festivals, and others.
Matt Pippin Band live at The Hummingbird in Downtown Macon
Former lead guitarist for Jason Aldean and Broken Bow recording artist Rachel Farley. Now lead vocalist for The Matt Pippin Band, great things are happening quick for this up and coming country music sensation.
Back City Woods w/ Weston Harris Hill live at The Hummingbird in Downtown Macon
The South. A region loaded with history to say the least. What can be said about it that hasn’t already been said? Who needs another country act with a new angle on this sordid tale? Besides, if you’ve eaten your Grandma’s peach cobbler, haven't you already had the best? A band out of Middle Georgia called Back City Woods has thought about these perplexing issues and answers with yet another question. Do you still hear the call of the westerly winds whispering through the pines at dusk while rocking in a chair on the porch sweet tea in hand, alone, with the thoughts of a life that could have been? If your answer is yes, there’s hope left for the Southern life after all. If no, spin that dusty record again for old times sake. For the future is in the past, and we’re all dead anyway. You already know everything this band has to say, but they say it anyway, and they’re saying it with soul: louder & longer. They’ve released two award winning EP's and now have a full length album: The Light. The Dark. The Dusk. So what does this album bring to the table? Fiddles, guitars, banjo, songs about heartbreak, small towns, and all that Southern stuff. Also, it’s new, and it’s alive. Like you, like me, like the South. We’re here together sharing a semblance of similar existence, and everyday is new. So why experience the tales of the South from those who are decades in the past? There comes a time when Grandma can't make peach cobbler anymore, do we all stop eating cobbler? As life moves forward, as you move forward, so does music. Back City Woods: The South, today.
Jacob Stiefel Band w/ Trade Day Troubadours live at The Hummingbird in Downtown Macon
ON THE HEELS OF HIS 3RD RELEASE, “THE MEMPHIS SESSIONS,” JACOB STIEFEL (STEE-FULL) IS BUILDING STEAM, AND ISN’T PLANNING ON SLOWING DOWN ANY TIME SOON.
JACOB, CURRENTLY BASED IN NASHVILLE, TN, WAS BORN AND RAISED IN FORT PAYNE, AL, WHERE HIS LOVE AFFAIR WITH MUSIC BEGAN. HIS EARLIEST MUSICAL MEMORIES ARE HIS MOTHER DANCING WITH HIM AT 2 OR 3 YEARS OLD TO WILLIE NELSON’S “RED HEADED STRANGER,” AND LISTENING TO HIS GRANNY’S CASSETTE TAPES OF ELVIS PRESLEY AND LITTLE RICHARD, AFTER KINDERGARTEN. AFTER TWO YEARS OF PIANO LESSONS AT 7 & 8, HE STARTED GUITAR LESSONS AT AGE 9 AND HASN’T PUT IT DOWN SINCE.
THROUGHOUT CHILDHOOD, JACOB CLAIMS HIS MUSICAL TASTE & SOUND WAS MOLDED BY THE RECORD AND 8-TRACK COLLECTION FROM HIS FATHER. “I CAN REMEMBER DAD FIRST SHOWING ME HOW TO LOWER THE NEEDLE ONTO THE GROOVES OF THE VINYL RECORDS. WHEN I GREW TALL ENOUGH TO REACH THE RECORD SHELVES, AND HE TRUSTED ME ENOUGH TO ALLOW IT, I WAS OFF TO THE RACES. BOB SEGER, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, WILLIE NELSON, WAYLON JENNINGS, TED NUGENT, AC/DC, CHARLIE DANIELS… IT WAS LIKE AUDIO HEAVEN…” DURING HIGH SCHOOL, JACOB WOULD LEARN AND PERFORM MANY OF THESE SONGS FOR HIS FRIENDS AT PARTIES AND GET-TOGETHERS. AT THE AGE OF 15 HE BEGAN PLAYING BASS IN “THE SHARPS”, A GOSPEL QUARTET/BAND THAT TOURED AROUND THE SOUTHEAST. THROUGH BOTH OF THESE, HE REALLY BEGAN TO DEVELOP HIS LOVE FOR PERFORMANCE AND TRAVEL. A LOVE THAT WOULD CONTINUE TO GROW.
Holey Miss Moley w/ Row Jomah live at The Hummingbird in Downtown Macon
Holey Miss Moley is a nine piece Funk-Flavored Rock-Soul Infused Groove Factory based out of Everywhere, Florida (St.Petersburg to Orlando to Jacksonville). Their high-energy sound is reminiscent of old school 70's funk, melded with elements of Disco, Jazz, Soul and Hip-hop creating a superb fusion that delights and energizes the crowd getting people up and dancing all night! Row Jomah is a five piece band from Clearwater, Florida that will change your perception of what rock music is and could be. Using basic rock instrumentation, Row Jomah weaves a tapestry of classic rock, acoustic rock, fusion, world, funk, blues and folk music into a show that you are not soon to forget.