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The Balkun Brothers with Greco live at The Hummingbird
After coming onto the music scene with their powerful brand of psychedelic rock n’ roll, Balkun Brothers are creating a style of music all their own in the USA and worldwide. Founding members Steve Balkun (guitar/vocals) and Nick “The Hammer” Balkun (drums/vocals) are gaining followers across the world, becoming known for their high-energy live shows. Balkun Brothers bring a fresh mixture of funk, rock, blues, and intense improvisation that has been impressing crowds from Paris to Amsterdam to New York City. Balkun Brothers have been featured alongside acts such as Johnny Winter, Joe Bonamassa, Iggy Pop, Gogol Bordello, Vapors of Morphine, Motley Crüe, Slayer, Eric Sardinas, Dopapod, James Cotton, and many more. Their new album is due for release in Spring 2017 on the French label, Dixiefrog Records. The band recently completed their 3rd European tour this fall which will be followed by a full East Coast United States tour. Greco
Big Hairy Monster live at The Hummingbird
Born in 2002, the founding members of BHM were tired of the standard cover band fare and wanted to produce something vastly different. The band recorded an independent album titled "VIEW" and began performing original music with select covers. A few lineup changes later, the band still performs it's original material as well as over 100 cover tunes. Featuring some of the top musicians in middle-Georgia, you don't want to miss the Monster!
Sanctified Revival live at The Hummingbird
Hailing from a small town just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Sanctified Revival adds a southern twist to an otherwise melting pot of different genres.
Forming in late 2013, the band has consistently kept busy, playing several different states around Georgia in their first year.
Releasing their debut album "Nickels & Dimes" in early 2016, the band continues to move forward in their career.
"Music is our passion and the fans are the fuel for that passion, we couldn't do it without them!." Says Harley Dills, guitarist and vocalist for the band.
"It's like a brotherhood this band, everyone gets along just as well on a personal level, as we do on a musical level. We love what we do and we wouldn't change it for a thing." Says Owen Dills, drummer for Sanctified.
Tried and true to their fans and their roots, Sanctified Revival strives to bring their passion to the audience.
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.