Podcasts about Georgia Theatre

In this episode of Unreserved, TJ Callaway chats with rising country star Dylan Marlowe at the iconic Georgia Theatre in Athens. Dylan shares his journey from small-town Georgia to Nashville, opening up about his early love for baseball, discovering songwriting through Eric Church, and chasing his music dreams with his dad's support. He reflects on the impact of going number one with “Boys Back Home,” collaborating with artists like Hardy and Connor Smith, and navigating the music industry with authenticity. The two also dive into stories about deer hunting and balancing fame with faith and marriage.Early Tour Memories (00:01:01) Growing Up in Georgia and Discovering Music (00:01:29) First Steps into Songwriting and Open Mic Nights (00:03:08) Going Number One with “Boys Back Home” (00:04:35) Writing Trips, Collaboration Culture and Connor Smith (00:06:49) Navigating Nashville and Mentorship from Other Artists (00:10:55) Touring with Hardy and Signing a Publishing Deal (00:12:08) Returning to Georgia Venues and Career Milestones (00:17:44) Balancing Faith, Marriage, and the Demands of Touring (00:21:11) Advice for Young Musicians and Staying Authentic (00:24:55) Deer Stories, Burned Tractor, and Taxidermy Tales (00:30:23) Reddit Thread Rumors (00:33:43)   TJ Callaway is the Founder and CEO of Onward Reserve, a lifestyle brand created with a deep appreciation for life's authentic moments, high regard for quality products and the spirit of sporting traditions.   TJ on Instagram Onward Reserve on Instagram Onward Reserve Dylan Marlowe's WebsiteDylan Marlowe on Instagram

In this episode, Craig and Shawn introduce listeners to two exciting acts making waves in the indie and alt-country scenes. Craig kicks things off by spotlighting one of his favorite new bands, Chime School, which is the musical vehicle for Andy Pastalaniec. He dives into the latest album "The Boy Who Ran The Paisley Hotel" (Slumberland Records) and the band's jangly, guitar-driven sound, which blends elements of classic indie pop with a modern twist. Craig reflects on how Chime School's shimmering melodies and introspective lyrics make them stand out in the current music landscape, offering a refreshing nod to '80s underground rock while still feeling fresh and relevant.Shawn shifts the spotlight to Futurebirds and their latest album "Easy Company" (Dualtone Records), which was inspired by a live show he attended at the iconic Georgia Theatre. He shares his experience of seeing the band perform, highlighting the energy and raw emotion that Futurebirds bring to the stage. Shawn explores the band's signature mix of alt-country and Southern rock, delving into how their latest release captures that same vibrant energy and heartfelt storytelling that made their live performance so impactful.Together, Craig and Shawn explore the sonic worlds of Chime School and Futurebirds, offering insights into how these two bands are carving out their own spaces in today's music scene. Whether you're into jangly indie pop or soulful Southern rock, this episode is packed with fresh sounds and passionate discussions.

#986 - Wilmot Greene The Wilmot Greene Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? Of course you're here. Where else would you be? Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour. We have an interview from the archives with Wilmot Greene, who owned famed music venue The Georgia Theatre in Athens, Georgia from 2004 to 2014. A fire burned the Georgia Theatre in June 2009, after this there was an effort to rebuild the venue. Rebuild they did! That story is one of the focuses of this interview, recorded in Wilmot Greene's Athens house. These days Wilmot is… wherever you may find him. From the looks of things, everything is a-okay for Wil. We're happy for him. Hey, did you know that you can help The Paul Leslie Hour by liking us on Facebook? You can also subscribe to Paul‘s YouTube channel. It's a great way to stay plugged in with content like this. It's free, will you go on and like and subscribe? Let's hear what Wilmot Greene said. What'd he say? The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

The Tuten Brothers launched their music career at the University of Georgia. With a blend of original songs influenced by country, southern rock, and soul, the brothers captured the Athens music scene and began headlining shows at Athen's legendary Georgia Theatre and 40 Watt Club. Their debut single “Southern Sunrise” and their high energy shows helped them to break out in the Athens music scene. After graduating with finance degrees, the brothers decided to follow their music dreams instead, and moved to Nashville. Their creative TikTok videos have been effective in developing a loyal fanbase and expanding their reach.Check out The Tuten Brother's website here: www.tutenbrothers.comFor more information on the Song Chasers community, head to joingsongchasers.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Thursday May 11 edition of Georgia Today: Fort Benning has a new name and it's definitely a family affair.. we'll explain; A new pilot program will bring healthcare to the homes of some expectant mothers; and legendary Georgia bands participate in a benefit to preserve Georgia's theaters.

#851 - Derek Trucks The Derek Trucks Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? Yeah? Mmmkay, all right welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour. We've got a real quick interview with musical great Derek Trucks, called one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. This interview from the archives goes back to 2006, and we've been itching to get this out into the world. This interview was recorded on the Derek Trucks Band tour bus prior to one of their concerts at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, Georgia. Derek's fame was just beginning to grow. Derek Trucks began playing music as a child, and by age 11 was performing for money. Even before his 20th birthday he'd already played with Buddy Guy, Bob Dylan, Stephen Stills, Joe Walsh. He founded the Derek Trucks Band in 1994 which continued on for around 16 years. Derek Trucks officially joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1999, people were really starting to notice. Along with Susan Tedeschi, Derek's wife, he formed the band Tedeschi Trucks Band in 2010. What the Tedeschi Trucks Band accomplished in the studio and in live performances is beyond impressive. Ahhhh! Oh yeah folks, the Tedeschi Trucks Band is a headlining act in the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Yes, sir. Get your tickets now, ladies and gents - at nojazzfest.com Tedeschi Trucks Band will be performing April 30th. Be there, mmkay? All right, let's go on that tour bus and hear what transpired in this very quick interview. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

Jameson sits down with Charlottesville, VA band 'Kendall Street Company' - Together they discuss the bands Origin Story, First Shows, Nugs, the Virginia Is for Lovers Tour, The Charlottesville music scene, Playing over 100 shows a year, Creative Process, Ideal Recording Sessions, The Future of the band, Favorite Covers, Georgia Theatre, Set lists, Friendship, Aspirations and more.  Huge Thanks to the the boys for coming on!! Also a Huge thanks to Clarkes Collective for Sponsoring this Episode! They are now booking bands for late summer/fall - Reach out to me for a booking contact! www.clarkescollective.com Follow along on instagram - @jameson.tank - https://www.instagram.com/jameson.tank/ @jameson_otr - https://www.instagram.com/jotrpodcast/ @clarkescollective - https://www.instagram.com/clarkescoll... If you would like to rep some JOTR Podcast Merch - We have T-Shirts/Coffee Mugs/Flags available on our website! - https://www.jamesontank.com/store/ If you would like to help support the show, you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here,(we really appreciate your contribution, it all goes back into making the episodes better!) :) - https://account.venmo.com/u/Jamesontank Sign up to release your music on Distrokid using the JOTR link for a 7% Discount!https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/1293143 Subscribe to this podcast below and leave an honest review To advertise your company, brand, product, etc on the podcast email - jamestank27@icloud.com

Jameson sits down with Athens band 'The Angelics' - Together they discuss the bands Origin Story, First Shows, Originals-First Mindset, Creative Process, Upcoming EP, The Future of the band, Favorite Covers, Georgia Theatre, Goals for 2023, Friendship, Aspirations and more. Thanks to the the boys for coming on!! Also a Huge thanks to Clarkes Collective for Sponsoring this Episode! They are now booking bands for late summer/fall - Reach out to me for a booking contact! www.clarkescollective.com Follow along on instagram - @jameson.tank - https://www.instagram.com/jameson.tank/ @jameson_otr - https://www.instagram.com/jotrpodcast/ @clarkescollective - https://www.instagram.com/clarkescoll... If you would like to rep some JOTR Podcast Merch - We have T-Shirts/Coffee Mugs/Flags available on our website! - https://www.jamesontank.com/store/ If you would like to help support the show, you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here,(we really appreciate your contribution, it all goes back into making the episodes better!) :) - https://account.venmo.com/u/Jamesontank Sign up to release your music on Distrokid using the JOTR link for a 7% Discount! https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/1293143 Subscribe to this podcast below and leave an honest review To advertise your company, brand, product, etc on the podcast email - jamestank27@icloud.com

Jameson sits down with Athens band 'The Ocho' - Together they discuss the bands Origin Story, First Shows, Originals, Covers, 'Izzy', The Athens Music Scene, Greek Life Ties, The Future of the band, Georgia Theatre, Goals for 2023, Friendship, Aspirations and more. Thanks to the the boys for coming on!! TIX To GATH show Saturday - https://www.axs.com/events/463135/jameson-tank-tickets Also a Huge thanks to Clarkes Collective for Sponsoring this Episode! They are now booking bands for late summer/fall - Reach out to me for a booking contact! www.clarkescollective.com Follow along on instagram - @jameson.tank - https://www.instagram.com/jameson.tank/ @jameson_otr - https://www.instagram.com/jotrpodcast/ @clarkescollective - https://www.instagram.com/clarkescoll... If you would like to rep some JOTR Podcast Merch - We have T-Shirts/Coffee Mugs/Flags available on our website! - https://www.jamesontank.com/store/ If you would like to help support the show, you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here,(we really appreciate your contribution, it all goes back into making the episodes better!) :) - https://account.venmo.com/u/Jamesontank Sign up to release your music on Distrokid using the JOTR link for a 7% Discount! https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/1293143 Subscribe to this podcast below and leave an honest review To advertise your company, brand, product, etc on the podcast email - jamestank27@icloud.com

Today we welcome Travis Denning is from Warner Robins, Georgia! After seeing Motley Crue as a kid - he was inspired… started playing Country Music and moved to Nashville, wrote songs for the likes of Jason Aldean,  Justin Moore, and Chase Rice… signed with Mercury Nashville - and now Travis Denning is living his dream of becoming a Country Music Superstar! He's playing a BIG homecoming show on Saturday Sept 24th at the Georgia Theatre in Athens! You may have heard me playing his music on 101.5FM and I'm a fan - and Travis is a fan of the Atlanta Braves AND the Georgia Bulldogs, so it's great to have him join us here on the Braves Radio NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we welcome Travis Denning is from Warner Robins, Georgia! After seeing Motley Crue as a kid - he was inspired… started playing Country Music and moved to Nashville, wrote songs for the likes of Jason Aldean,  Justin Moore, and Chase Rice… signed with Mercury Nashville - and now Travis Denning is living his dream of becoming a Country Music Superstar! He's playing a BIG homecoming show on Saturday Sept 24th at the Georgia Theatre in Athens! You may have heard me playing his music on 101.5FM and I'm a fan - and Travis is a fan of the Atlanta Braves AND the Georgia Bulldogs, so it's great to have him join us here on the Braves Radio NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jameson sits down with Nikki Shotz and Garrett Chiaramonte to discuss the joys of headlining the Georgia Theatre the past week. The trio take calls in from Red Mile Road, Florida Man and more.  Thanks to Nikki and Garrett for being great guests!   Awesome book about Athens 'Cool Town'! (I get a percentage when you order using this link!) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/146... Sign up to release your music on Distrokid using the JOTR link for a 7% Discount! https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/1293143 Follow along on instagram - @jamesontank27 @jameson_otr Subscribe to this podcast below and leave an honest review To advertise your company, band, product, etc on the podcast email - jamestank27@icloud.com

On this episode of Braves Country, we welcome Singer Songwriter Ray Fulcher! Ray got his Masters of Social Sciences & Education at the University of Georgia and was on the DAWGS Football staff, working with the Quarterbacks on the field during college. Ray realized he wanted to be a Country artist & songwriter after seeing Eric Church at the GEORGIA THEATRE in 2006. Ray has written four #1 singles co-written with Luke Combs so far! He just wrapped the “What You See Is What You Get Tour” with Luke Combs and Ashley McBride and Ray is a huge Braves Fan and True Georgia Bulldog! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Braves Country, we welcome Singer Songwriter Ray Fulcher! Ray got his Masters of Social Sciences & Education at the University of Georgia and was on the DAWGS Football staff, working with the Quarterbacks on the field during college. Ray realized he wanted to be a Country artist & songwriter after seeing Eric Church at the GEORGIA THEATRE in 2006. Ray has written four #1 singles co-written with Luke Combs so far! He just wrapped the “What You See Is What You Get Tour” with Luke Combs and Ashley McBride and Ray is a huge Braves Fan and True Georgia Bulldog! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corey Smith is from Jefferson, Georgia and has earned a loyal fan base simply by "telling it the way it is". Smith has released 10 albums—including 2011's Top 20 release “The Broken Record”.  Corey has written every word on every album and has produced 9 out of 10 of his own records except for the time he teamed up with producer Keith Stegall (Alan Jackson, Zac Brown Band) for his album, “While the Gettin' Is Good,” released on Sugar Hill Records.  Smith's sold-out concerts are audience sing-alongs with such fan-favorites as the coming-of-age anthem “Twenty-One,” the nostalgic time warp “If I Could Do It Again” and the group hug “I Love Everyone” …and today Corey Smith brought his acoustic guitar to the Braves Radio Network to talk with us and sing a few songs on the Braves Country Podcast!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corey Smith is from Jefferson, Georgia and has earned a loyal fan base simply by "telling it the way it is". Smith has released 10 albums—including 2011's Top 20 release “The Broken Record”.  Corey has written every word on every album and has produced 9 out of 10 of his own records except for the time he teamed up with producer Keith Stegall (Alan Jackson, Zac Brown Band) for his album, “While the Gettin' Is Good,” released on Sugar Hill Records.  Smith's sold-out concerts are audience sing-alongs with such fan-favorites as the coming-of-age anthem “Twenty-One,” the nostalgic time warp “If I Could Do It Again” and the group hug “I Love Everyone” …and today Corey Smith brought his acoustic guitar to the Braves Radio Network to talk with us and sing a few songs on the Braves Country Podcast!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corey Smith is from Jefferson, Georgia and has earned a loyal fan base simply by "telling it the way it is". Smith has released 10 albums—including 2011's Top 20 release “The Broken Record”.  Corey has written every word on every album and has produced 9 out of 10 of his own records except for the time he teamed up with producer Keith Stegall (Alan Jackson, Zac Brown Band) for his album, “While the Gettin' Is Good,” released on Sugar Hill Records.  Smith's sold-out concerts are audience sing-alongs with such fan-favorites as the coming-of-age anthem “Twenty-One,” the nostalgic time warp “If I Could Do It Again” and the group hug “I Love Everyone” …and today Corey Smith brought his acoustic guitar to the Braves Radio Network to talk with us and sing a few songs on the Braves Country Podcast!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annie Leeth is a producer and violinist based in Atlanta, Georgia. She left Richmond,  Virginia to pursue an undergraduate degree in music at the University of Georgia, and found  herself in the world of composition, production, and technology. In 2018, she began working at  Chase Park Transduction as a session violinist and producer, as well as at the Georgia Theatre as  a monitor engineer. Now working as the house engineer at Maze Studios in Atlanta under Ben  Allen, she continues to self-produce her own projects and participates as a session violinist to  artists in both Athens and Atlanta.https://www.annieleeth.com/

We're joined this week by Dave Haywood from the award-winning band Lady A, and we talk about A LOT- Going to school in Athens, seeing shows at the Georgia Theatre and 40 Watt, sitting behind the tubas at football games, meeting his bandmates, Masters picks, and trying to watch Dawgs games while touring Europe. Dave also talks about the process of educating himself to help eliminate "blind spots" when it comes to issues of race, and how it's impacted those around him.

Jameson sits down with Elijah Johnston to discuss his new single 'Greatest Hits', His Origin story, Songwriting/Recording Process, Bandmates, His 2020 LP Strangers,  Our shared experience working at the Georgia Theatre, Live-streaming, The Stock Market, Coffee and so very much more. Special Thanks to Elijah for coming on!   Follow along on instagram - @jamesontank27 @jameson_otr @elijahmjohnston   Subscribe to my youtube channel plz! - Jameson Tank Music   If you are interested in trading stocks, Sign up to Webull through Jamesons referral link to receive 2 free stocks! --- https://www.webull.com/activity?invit...​   To advertise your company, band, product, etc on the podcast email - booking@jamesontank.com   Recorded on January 27th, 2021  

Jameson sits down with Drew Beskin to discuss his Solo Project, New Single, Upcoming Album, Past Projects, Music Documentaries, The Georgia Theatre, OASIS, Perception - and so very much more.

Interview w/ Courtney Lamar - Lighting Designer for the Georgia Theatre

Do you miss live shows? So do we! Today we talk to Colm O'Reilly, a sound engineer at The Georgia Theatre, about his work, his travels and music of all kinds.

   I’m a guy and guys have lots of different things about them that make them unique. There is one universal thing most guys have in common, though, and that is a deep love and appreciation for the comic form known as Bathroom Humor. There are occasionally women I’ll run into who understand the genius of this art form and my wife is not one of them. I will mention a lady a little later on who would go toe to toe with any man or boy when it comes to the intricacies of the humble fart, but for now, I have a story to tell that I teased several episodes back. You see, there is no better bathroom humor than humor that actually begins in a bathroom, so now I shall regale you with the time I peed on my leg. I’m Michael Blackston and this is Funny Messy Life. ____________________      It starts with The Statler Brothers. Growing up in the 1980s with parents and family who favored country music, my wife fell in love with the tight harmonies of The Statlers. She didn’t force their music on me when we started dating because she thought most people who liked them were already taking Metamucil everyday and getting letters from the likes of AARP and Back In The Day Weekly. She didn’t realize that I also like sweet, sweet harmonies, super high tenors, and basses so deep you can feel it in your pants. After a while, she found this out and we spent many hours in the car listening to them.    You can imagine the glee on Kayla’s face when I told her I’d gotten us box seats to see the Statlers at the Georgia Theatre in Athens - you guessed it … Georgia - for something we were celebrating, Probably her birthday, our anniversary, or maybe in those days, the fact that we hadn’t gotten a collection call about a late bill that week, which would make it seem frivolous to buy concert tickets if that were the case. Nevertheless, she was overjoyed at the prospect of hearing those pants punching bass lines live.    The night of the concert arrived and my bride and I put on our nice clothes - we call them our Go To Church clothes in the south - because we had box seats and we didn’t want the hoity-toity people around us to be able to tell we were driving a car the finance company was chasing us to repossess.    Oh look, Rupert. It appears we have the dregs of humanity in our amidst. Shall I fan their stink in the other direction?    Oh, do, Bedilia. I simply can’t fathom the thought of breathing the same air.  Fa Fa Fa Fa!    Church clothes it was with a touch of haughtiness to boot - xomething my grandma would have  called Puttin’ on airs. Kayla wore a dress and I wore a button down shirt - freshly pressed - and light tan slacks. My hair was parted perfectly and since Kayla had long locks back then, I assume they blew beautifully in the breeze around her face like the golden halo of an angel. (Actually, her hair is more reddish brown than golden, but I’m painting a mentsal picture here.)   We got to our seats and tried our best to look like we belonged in the same room with Rupert and Bedilia. We even secretly sniffed our armpits to make sure we didn’t stink. Then we sniffed each other’s armpits to make sure we were right the first time and before long the concert started.    I don’t remember who the opening act was, but I do recall she was fantastic. Her show lasted about thirty minutes before the Statlers came out and between the sets,  the crew had to switch the stage for the main event. They gave us a fifteen minute intermission while they did that, so every person in the building decided at once to take the opportunity to go to the restroom.    Bedilia my dear, I believe we should retire to the loo, don’t you think?    Oh I do, Rupert I simply doooooooo!    Kayla and I went too and normally, as you probably already know, Kayla takes longer getting back because the line to the ladies restroom is backed up like a Soviet cold war era line for … well … toilet paper. But that night, she made it back first because I had myself a delay. The men’s facility was packed and all the urinals were taken. Thank God because I got into a stall and what happened next wouldn’t have been fun in a crowd.    I assumed the position over the bowl - yes, I lifted the lid - and unzipped my pants. I had to go pretty bad and I was closed off from the public, so there were no bladder freeze issues, and I let ‘er rip. It was all good for a few seconds until I realized that I could feel a distinct pressure on the front of my left pant leg, like the caress of a gentle spring rain. I casually looked down and saw what was happening.    It wasn’t a gently spring rain.    Somehow, the stream of my pee was divided into two. One stream found its rightful place in the direct center of the porcelain bowl, while the other stream seemed to hit some invisible wall and bounce back onto my pants leg, creating a track about two and a half inches wide from mid-thigh all the way down to my ankle. I mentioned I was wearing light tan slacks. Do you know what happens to light tan slacks when they meet a two and a half inch wide stream of pee? They make a dark patch from mid-thigh all the way down to your ankle.    I didn’t know what to do. I performed some sort of emergency jiggle and reincorporated the two streams into the toilet, but the damage had already been done. I had to make a plan.    First, I would wait until I was sure everyone was out of the bathroom. I’d probably have to miss the first part of the concert, but that was okay because they’d turn down the lights and I’d be less conspicuous.    Second, I would frantically soak paper towels in water and try to scrub as much of the pee out of my pants as possible. This would make the track on my pants infinitely worse, but at least I wouldn’t stink and be the butt of Rupert and Bedilia’s jokes.    Last, I would hold my leg up to the blow dryer on the wall and hopefully no one would be the wiser.    That was the plan.    Here’s what actually happened.    It took forever for the bathroom to empty out. There was a dude in the other stall who must’ve had rotten tacos right before the show. After he finally left, I leaned down to peek under the bottom of the stall and make sure I was alone. By then, the pee track had gone cold and I had that wet clothes feeling down my leg, which made me walk, when I left the stall, like all the blood had gone out of my leg as I tried to minimize the contact with my skin.    When I got to the sink, I found that there were no paper towels. I considered soaking some toilet paper with water to scrub out the pee, but we’ve all seen what happens to TP when it gets wet, so that was a no go. I had no choice but to try and use the dryer on the wall and hope I didn’t smell.    It seems an easy thing to do to lift your leg up to those dryers when you plan it in your head, but in reality, you’d have to be either extremely tall, extremely agile, or fast enough jumping up and down so that more hot air than not gets to the spot on your pants.    My only option was the jumping and I’m not that fast. I tried it and I knew right away that it was an exercise in futility. It was over. I had to make my way back to the seat as cleverly as I could so as few people as possible saw the art running down my leg.    I left the bathroom, still doing that floppy leg walk because I hate the feeling of wet clothes on my skin, but I added the spectacle of trying to keep as much of my thighs together as I could to hide the spot.    I hobbled like Egor all the way back to my seat and Kayla looked at me concerned.    “What took you so long?”    I told her the story and ended it with a final declaration. “I’m pissed off.”    Of course, my adoring wife couldn’t pass up the opportunity to reply. She said, “Sounds to me like you’re pissed ON.”    I could have sworn over behind me I heard, “FA FA FA FA FA FA!”    It wasn’t funny when it happened, but now I look back on it as one of my favorite stories to tell when I want people to give me that face that asks, What’s wrong with you?    Which brings me to the lady I know who appreciates that kind of humor. Her name’s Kelley and she’s a dear friend. I’ve done several theatre shows with her and even mentioned this once before in a story called, The Stuff Wings Are Made Of, but it’s worth mentioned again.    Just before were were to go on stage  - I mean right before we were about to go on - I whispered into Kelley’s ear, “Hey … did I ever tell you about the time I peed on my leg?”    She died laughing and it’s been a running joke between us ever since.  

We interview special guest country singer Eric DoddAbout Eric Dodd:Eric Dodd grew up in Lake Oconee, Ga. chasing two things: golf balls and guitar. He had a passion and natural gift for both. He earned a golf scholarship to Georgia College and State University, where he majored in business. When he wasn’t playing in golf tournaments, he was playing in frat houses with his band. He eventually transferred to the University of Georgia to pursue a music business degree and immerse himself in the fertile Athens music scene (R.E.M, Drive-By Truckers). But in the end, it was lyrics over links that brought him to Music City. Dodd first gained national attention as a CMT Discovery Artist, but he honed his craft playing more than 200 dates a year throughout the southeast performing in clubs, SEC colleges, and music halls where his likable personality, feel-good lyrics, musicianship, and energetic stage presence earned him a faithful following in a region with strong musical tastes and a deep pool of talent. “I always aim for my shows to be engaging,” he explained of the years spent playing gigs and sleeping in a van to make ends meet. “Music is an escape from reality, and I want to give people that and take them on a trip during the hour I get with them.” He’s opened for Sam Hunt, Old Dominion, Jake Owen, Corey Smith, Cole Swindell, Zac Brown Band, and recently for Sister Hazel, which was especially meaningful. “Opening up for Sister Hazel's sold out show at the Georgia Theatre in Athens (Georgia) has to be one of my favorite moments onstage,” Dodd offered. “I earned my music business degree from UGA so it was one of those full circle moments.”His musical journey has him weaving seamlessly between rock, country, and Americana with themes that speak to the heart of Friday night, as well as Monday morning. As a songwriter, he can be sweetly nostalgic and equally rambunctious. On “The Reason,” the debut single from his upcoming self-titled EP, Dodd sings with equal parts ache and authenticity. Inspired by the example of his grandparents, Dodd writes about love and relationships with a heightened level of sincerity, respect, and honesty. “That’s the type of love that lasts and inspires me,” he says with full candor. “There are ups and downs of course, but that is the love that endures and sets the bar for every generation that follows. It’s something I want to live up to in my own marriage.” He’s a romantic with a wild side. Dodd also sang and co-wrote the theme song for “Wild Outdoors,” the longest running series on The Sportsman’s Channel. Dodd has also leant his talent to the Georgia Music Foundation, which supports cultural enrichment and music education programs in the state. Since arriving in Nashville, Dodd has assembled an outstanding group of industry veterans and business leaders to help him reach his career goals including management and label services with Jeffrey Gaccione at Gasworks Entertainment and an exclusive physical and digital distribution deal with The Orchard. Dodd is also a songwriter at MV2 Entertainment, which has a roster of No. 1 hit songwriters including Terry McBride, Clay Mills, and another Georgia native, Thomas Archer. “Whether it's writing songs or playing shows, it's all about getting to the people and keeping in touch with them," said Dodd.

Culture Shock: Young the Giant at the Georgia Theatre, Celebrating Black History Month + more by

"It was only Morgan (Rose, drums) and John (Connoly, guitar)... there wasn't a band yet", recalled Sevendust vocalist Lajon Witherspoon of his first introduction to what were to become his bandmates for the next 25 years. "They came to a bar I was working at - and this is a true story - and it was Morgan, John and Vinnie (Vince Hornsby, bass) and John had never played guitar, he was a drummer, he never even had a guitar strap! (laughs) They said man, we really love what you do and I used to always go and see those guys jam - except for John, he was in Piece Dogs and played drums for them. They were signed to Energy Records so I was already impressed with him, he was a signed artist already, but he never played guitar so that was a little bit weird (laughs). It was great and Vinnie and Morgan were in the band Snake Nation and they almost got signed by RCA records but the A & R guys signed Dave Matthews instead - which I think was a great move for him (laughs). So these guys showed up in a spot I was working at and I was playing on a Monday night in a little band I had and they said they'd really like to get together and to come down to the rehearsal place but it wasn't a band. It was just us jamming and that's what started it. That's what started the seed of Sevendust right there, in that room and we wrote 'Black' and we wrote a song called 'Crazy' and we were so excited about this little band that we had that we went out to a local bar and we just jammed and everyone showed up because they knew us from previous bands and we only played those two songs and they asked us to get up there again so we played the same two again (laughs). We rocked it, man, so it was like, we have to put a band together and that's what we did; that's where it started".Rising from the Atlanta music scene in 1994, Sevendust garnered their reputation the old fashioned way through relentless touring and taking their music to the masses. So much so that Witherspoon jokes that fans in their hometown weren't sure whether or not the band had fulfilled their dream or merely faded into the shadows of many others that had followed the same path."We were just on the scene in Atlanta", he laughed. "That was the only place we ever played and then we got a record deal and I remember leaving from the Midtown Music Festival and we never went back to Atlanta for a year or two because we were on the road. It was like we got thrown from our home scene to the world. It was like wow, we've left Atlanta and never went back. I don't think they ever realised what we were doing out there on the road because we'd been gone so long (laughs). We'd really been working and paying dues - and we still are - but we went out there in a van and toured the world and went from a van to several vans to several R.V's! One time I remember the bus pulling up and we all said wow, all our rock and roll dreams have come true but in reality, the nightmare had just begun. We didn't know that yet but (laughs). It's been an incredible journey. We started in Atlanta with bands like Sunk Mojo, and The Black Crowes were coming out of there but we weren't really that big yet. We were growing. We knew that we had a good thing going on and once we hit the road it kind of hit man and we just never stopped"!Sevendust released their self-titled debut in 1997 and while it is widely respected now hardly set the music world on fire then, selling poorly in its first week. Rather than let that dampen the young band's spirits, Witherspoon says that the members were largely oblivious to the fact it had failed to ignite."No way, no way"! he reiterated when pressed if it was an issue. "Not for me. I was 21 years old, I had a record deal, we didn't care about the numbers. I don't even... not even today. It's still just an honour to be relevant in the music business when it's so crazy and you can be here one minute and then you're gone so for me it's that same feeling of I'm still here, you know? I really didn't look at the numbers back then. I don't care about them. I just felt wow, we're signed, we're touring the world and going to places we've never been before and people were singing our songs back to us! We were on Ozzfest all of a sudden with Ozzy and Lemmy from Motorhead was my buddy. That was what I was thinking about back then and getting back in the studio and making another album. Back then we didn't care about what was going on in the business, we just cared about the art".In 2004 Sevendust put out what was at the time a groundbreaking release from a metal band. They recorded and packaged a live DVD/CD set named Southside Double Wide: Acoustic Live from a show recorded at the Georgia Theatre in Athens. It was ambitious, innovative, and risky, showcasing a softer side to the band and their music that ran the risk of alienating their diehard metal fans. It was a sign of a band at the peak of their powers, unafraid to bare their musical soul, and was to become a worldwide hit with both hardcore fans and those seeking something a little fresh and adventurous."That's something we come back to from time to time", Witherspoon shrugged. "A lot of the time a song starts with an acoustic guitar when jamming and it was really cool to show people we could be under the microscope and jam and still bring the same energy to the acoustic set that we bring to the live set. That was something that we captured then and something we capture now whenever we break out the acoustic. We did another acoustic album years later, but it's something that we feel is important. Especially for me, because doing this allows me to showcase more of my vocal ability and to sing more and not necessarily sing over the guitars and the loudness. It brings it down. We're still doing a heavy song but you can hear it (laughs)".That same year original guitarist and backing vocalist Clint Lowery left the band to play with his brother Corey in Dark New Day. Although the split was amicable and Lowery was to return four years later, Witherspoon admits that musically the adjustment was difficult."That was a weird period for us", he reflected, "because that's our brother and for me, I loved writing with Clint but for us, I think... we continued. It was something that made us work harder and we had our brother Sonny Mayo from Snot there for a while and it was a great opportunity for us all and for him too and it was a pleasure to play with him but like anything I think when you leave home sometimes you've gotta come back and I felt that was what happened. When Clint came back to the band for me it was the missing link that we needed back, even though we didn't stop. For me, this band is the original band. The guys that started it and are still here. There's a certain air about it when we're all together in a room writing music that is like no other".One of the strengths of Sevendust, particularly in the live arena, is the passion and emotion exuded by their enigmatic frontman. Witherspoon not only gives voice to the songs that have nurtured Sevendust, but he also feels them. It is not uncommon for him to be seen on the brink of tears during their performance, unashamed to let the essence of the music shine through in his actions."Oh man, it gets emotional just thinking about it when you ask me the question", he managed, obviously choking up at the thought. "It's my serenity. When I'm on stage it's a place where I go and feel from the soul. I feel the energy from the people and I get emotional because I can look out and there can be one person in the crowd that is looking at me and I can see the effect and what's going on and maybe it's even something going on in their lives. You can feel that pain or that energy. It goes both ways, any time. You never know what can spark emotions and it's a rollercoaster ride of happy, sad, exciting - it's every emotion that you can possibly feel and fit in your body on that stage for me and I love it every time I go on it".Sevendust return to Australia this April on the back of last years album All I See Is War, an album which many critics believe harks back in sound to the early days of the band."It's crazy", Witherspoon enthused, "because the first thing the producer said when he came in was listen, you guys don't need any help so let me know if I can do anything and it was just like he was policing things. He said I want you guys to just be Sevendust. Let's go back to the old sound. Let's not get crazy and that's what we were able to do with him. I guess with any artist you want to grow and expand but it wasn't hard for us just to be Sevendust and I think we were able to - not on all of the tracks - but on some of the songs we got that old feel back and it was really cool to do that". It is not uncommon for fans - especially those from the beginning - to demand each new album has some sort of throwback to earlier releases, but Witherspoon agrees that what gets lost in the cries is the fact that it is not quite so easy to replicate a period and feel that was captured in a time when innocence was the best virtue of their chosen artist."It's not easy at all", he shook his head. "You want to evolve and you want things to... especially as an artist you're your own worst critic and you definitely don't want to keep doing things the same. I've always felt that Sevendust is Sevendust and we've never really gotten away from that Sevendust sound. On this album we were able to get back to a more... familiar side of it".Kris Peters

Todd Snider is one of the most insightful, humorous and clever singer-songwriters in American music. The first radio station to air one of my interviews was Jimmy Buffett's Radio Margaritaville, which may explain some of the context for things Snider said. The interview was recorded at the old Georgia Theatre, before it burned down. This short backstage conversation took place on November 25, 2006.It's a short, but entertaining ride with the incomparable Todd Snider, only on The Paul Leslie Hour.

About This Episode Blackberry Smoke has evolved from rough-edged club act to arena-ready rock 'n' roll juggernauts, while steadily extending and expanding the Southern rock tradition. Since the group’s formation in 2000, the band has never shied away from hard work, playing more than 250 shows a year and building an ever-expanding audience on the strength of its live shows. In addition to winning fans and friends throughout the United States, they've toured Europe multiple times and performed for the first time ever in Australia in 2016 to sold-out crowds. Along the way, Blackberry Smoke has found time to record a handful of independent releases, including the albums Bad Luck Ain't No Crime, Little Piece of Dixie and The Whippoorwill, plus a pair of EPs, the concert DVD “Live at the Georgia Theatre,” the live CD/DVD set Leave A Scar and their latest project Holding All the Roses, the first album the band feels properly captured their musical essence. Additionally, the band has had songs featured in movie and video game soundtracks, including EA Sports’ Madden NFL 16, performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan and toured with and befriended idols such as The Marshall Tucker Band, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Jones. For more info on Blackberry Smoke, visit blackberrysmoke.com, like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @blackberrysmoke. About Michael Perry Michael Perry is a New York Times bestselling author, humorist and radio show host from New Auburn, Wisconsin. Perry’s bestselling memoirs include Population 485, Truck: A Love Story, Coop, and Visiting Tom, and his latest, Montaigne in Barn Boots: An Amateur Ambles Through Philosophy. His first book for young readers, The Scavengers, was published in 2014 and first novel for adult readers, The Jesus Cow, was published in May of 2015. Raised on a small Midwestern dairy farm, Perry put himself through nursing school while working on a ranch in Wyoming, then wandered into writing. He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin, where he serves on the local volunteer fire and rescue service and is an intermittent pig farmer. He hosts the nationally-syndicated “Tent Show Radio,” performs widely as a humorist, and tours with his band the Long Beds (currently recording their third album for Amble Down Records). He has recorded three live humor albums including Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow and The Clodhopper Monologues. Learn more about Michael and where to get his publications at www.sneezingcow.com. Follow Michael Perry www.sneezingcow.com Twitter Facebook Instagram Other Ways to Stream Public Radio Exchange: www.prx.org/tentshowradio Podcast: www.libsyn.com/tentshowradio iTunes: www.itunes/tentshowradio Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/tentshowradio Player.FM: www.player.FM/tentshowradio iHeart Radio: www.iheart.com  

Rett drops some coke knowledge, ponders the ultimate bidet, and tells the Zima and cigarillo story again. Jon gets worked up. The guys discuss the crazy Gwinnett knife bitch and ponder the age old question: Krull or Beastmaster? They talk about the G20 protests, Trump fatigue, and terror attacks. They wonder about the spelling of dookie and decade-specific hotness. Rett talks about his river tripping and introduces everyone to Man Lard. They talk about Bear Fights, the Georgia Theatre, and Earthworm Jim. And they end up discussing Rett's magnum opus, The Jizzmopper Trilogy

Ryan sits down with Dead Confederate frontman T. Hardy Morris at the historic Georgia Theatre to discuss getting shaken down by the Irish mob, spontaneous fistfights in the U.K., and the hypnotic effects of Lady Gaga on the youth of America.

Lee and Clint are joined on the podcast this week by www.freetech4teachers.com award winning blogger Richard Byrne. The discussion this week starts about a compare and contrasts of Professional Wrestling in New England and the deep south. Clint reviews and discusses seeing Explosions in the Sky at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA. Richard discusses the release of Google Earth for Chrome and the implications that it can have in the classroom. You can find his www.freetech4teachers.com Blog post and screencast tutorial of Google Earth. This leads into a roundtable discussion on the future of virtual reality in the classroom. Richard talks about how important it is to have meaningful content paired with virtual reality. Just like anything else in learning, one must have context This leads into a discussion about what is new with the #Microsoft EDU and the answer is no one knows. . . Microsoft designed a really nice flyer, but it is hard to tell what the session is about. Lee was hopeful that Microsoft is ready to make a real move into providing some creative content that can be used by students. Then the gang moves on to discussion of the Electronic Freedom Foundation's recent report on Student Privacy. Data mining, FERPA, and student privacy concerns are something the edtech field have to face on a daily basis. Who/what programs can you trust, if anyone? Finally the guys break down a new startup, GigEd. The startup is designed to connect educators with companies that create educational software or need general advice from those in the classroom. Mark Phillips, the founder of GigEd, states the service is set to launch on March 8. Big thanks to Richard Byrne, @rmbyrne, for taking the time! See you next week! Relevant Posts: Richard Byrne, www.freetech4teachers.com - Blog post and screencast tutorial of Google Earth. Twitter: @rmbyrneMicrosoftEdu Event InformationElectronic Freedom Foundation's recent report on Student Privacy.Richard Chang, Report: Tech Companies Are Spying on Children Through Devices and Software Used in Classroom, THE JournalTwitter, @ricardo77Wyatt Kash, Debut of GigEd aims to match edtech firms with educators looking for part-time gigs, EdScoopTwitter: @wyattkash

Lee and Clint are joined on the podcast this week by www.freetech4teachers.com award winning blogger Richard Byrne. The discussion this week starts about a compare and contrasts of Professional Wrestling in New England and the deep south. Clint reviews and discusses seeing Explosions in the Sky at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA. Richard discusses the release of Google Earth for Chrome and the implications that it can have in the classroom. You can find his www.freetech4teachers.com Blog post and screencast tutorial of Google Earth. This leads into a roundtable discussion on the future of virtual reality in the classroom. Richard talks about how important it is to have meaningful content paired with virtual reality. Just like anything else in learning, one must have context This leads into a discussion about what is new with the #Microsoft EDU and the answer is no one knows. . . Microsoft designed a really nice flyer, but it is hard to tell what the session is about. Lee was hopeful that Microsoft is ready to make a real move into providing some creative content that can be used by students. Then the gang moves on to discussion of the Electronic Freedom Foundation's recent report on Student Privacy. Data mining, FERPA, and student privacy concerns are something the edtech field have to face on a daily basis. Who/what programs can you trust, if anyone? Finally the guys break down a new startup, GigEd. The startup is designed to connect educators with companies that create educational software or need general advice from those in the classroom. Mark Phillips, the founder of GigEd, states the service is set to launch on March 8. Big thanks to Richard Byrne, @rmbyrne, for taking the time! See you next week! Relevant Posts: Richard Byrne, www.freetech4teachers.com - Blog post and screencast tutorial of Google Earth. Twitter: @rmbyrneMicrosoftEdu Event InformationElectronic Freedom Foundation's recent report on Student Privacy.Richard Chang, Report: Tech Companies Are Spying on Children Through Devices and Software Used in Classroom, THE JournalTwitter, @ricardo77Wyatt Kash, Debut of GigEd aims to match edtech firms with educators looking for part-time gigs, EdScoopTwitter: @wyattkash

Doug caught a couple movies on his flight east, and shares the audio of a game from the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA.

Sidewalk Radio goes on the road with a visit to Athens to learn how this small town has achieved so much on the national stage. Our guests today include: (1) Grammy Award-winning producer BEN ALLEN, an Athens native who shares his personal and professional insights into the Athens music scene, (2) WILL GREENE, co-owner of the iconic Georgia Theatre, (3) MARK CALLAHAN, artistic director for an innovative new interdisciplinary program at UGA called ICE – Ideas for Creative Exploration, and (4) legendary football coach VINCE DOOLEY who digs deep into the history of Athens as well as his off-the-field passion – gardening.

00:00 Wife Soup* (04.16.08 - Higher Ground, South Burlington Vermont) 18:00 Miss Tinkle's Overture (4.04.08 - Georgia Theatre, Athens, Georgia) 26:29 Last Man Serving^ (04.18.08 - Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania) 34:03 Atmosfarag > 37:49 "Jimmy Stewart" > 44:12 Atmosfarag (4.30.08 - Canopy Club, Urbana, Illinois) 45:27 Blue Echo > 64:29 Pay the Snucka (4.13.08 - Toad's Place, New Haven, Connecticut) Total Broadcast Length 77:51 Notes: * unfinished ^ with Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) tease

00:00 2x2 (4.11.08 - Calvin Theatre, Northampton, Massachusetts) 14:44 Gulf Stream (4.05.08 - The Pageant, St. Louis, Missouri) 21:23 Der Bluten Kat > 30:13 "Jimmy Stewart"^ > 37:15 Der Bluten Kat (4.11.08 - Calvin Theatre, Northampton, Massachusetts) 47:59 Kimble (4.13.08 - Toad's Place, New Haven, Connecticut) 52:04 Front Porch > 59:34 Another Brick in the Wall > 63:33 Front Porch (4.04.08 - Georgia Theatre, Athens, Georgia) 66:16 Phil's Farm* (4.03.08 - The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina) Total Broadcast Length 75:42 Notes: ^ with lyrics * with Karl Engelmann on kazoo

00:00 Professor Wormbog > 02:13 "Jimmy Stewart" > 07:10 Professor Wormbog (02.28.07 - Georgia Theatre, Athens, Georgia) 09:52 Miss Tinkle's Overture (02.18.07 - Grand Sierra Theatre, Reno, Nevada) 23:20 Liquid > 40:48 Get in the Van (02.27.07 The NorVa, Norfolk, Virginia) 47:10 Believe the Lie (02.16.07 - The Fillmore, San Francisco, California) 58:51 Robot World* > 65:29 I Want You (She's So Heavy) (02.17.07 - The Fillmore, San Francisco, California) Total Broadcast Length 74:14 Notes: * with Sweet Child o' Mine (Guns N' Roses) tease

Thanks again to everyone for the comments and suggestions on the cast, I'll do my best to get to Busted and Longer Look out ther for you next time around.One of the people who has been listening and recently contacted me was Corey Diamond, a Canadian Panic fan that I traded tapes with in the 90's and ended up meeting in 1997. He requested a WICKED Papa's Home from 1993. I searched through all of my various forms of media (DAT, CD, FLAC, SHN and Analog tapes) and found that the only version of this show that I have is on Analog. I've been meaning to pull a few gems from the analog collection to share with you all so I figured this was as good a time as any. So all o fthe selections from this show are from old analogs that I could not find a digital version for. A digital version may in fact exist, but I don't have it...By the way, if anyone recognizes the song that JoJo is TEASING at the end of this Papa's Home I would really appreciate it if you could help me identify that song. I feel like a total moron because I just can't place it!In any case here is the playlist:brute. (if you don't know brute., follow this link to learn more)January 18, 1995 Georgia TheatreGood Morning Mr. Hard OnGeorge WallaceSeptember 25, 1993 Township Auditorium, Columbia, SCPapa's Home (with Funky is the Drummer rap, and ?? jam by JoJo)March 12, 1997Hong Kong Cafe, Vail, COJB sitting in with Bobby Sheehan and High Plains DrifterMe and the Devil (with Four Cornered Room tease)April 4, 1992Zephyr Club, Salt Lake City , UTFlat Foot FlewzyMake sure to click COMMENT below to let us know what you think -DOWNLOAD the cast here:Everyday Companion Podcast #38Click here to subscribe through iTunes.

(0:00) California Rain, 4.4.00, Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa, OK (Unknown AUD) (5:10) Stingray, 4.26.01, Palace Theatre, Louisville, KY (Taper: John O'Leary) (9:25) Pygmy Pony, 4.25.01, Palace Theatre, Louisville, KY (Taper: John O'Leary) (15:32) Pent Up House, 11.12.98, JR's Ballroom, Fayetteville, AR (SBD) (20:51) Well You Needn't->Salt Creek, 3.18.01, Whistler Convention Center, Whistler, BC (Taper: John Kaufman) (33:01) Moonflower, 10.15.98, Pearl Street, Northampton, MA (SBD/AUD) (46:05) Weary Homesick Blues, 7.3.02, The Meadows, Steamboat Springs, CO (Taper: Matt Varady) (50:35) Nardis, 3.21.98, The Mothership, Tacoma, WA (SBD) (1:02:43) Southbound, 11.16.00, Georgia Theatre, Athens, GA (SBD)

00:00 Bridgeless (10.02.05 - Barrymore Theater, Madison, Wisconsin) 11:09 The Triple Wide > 21:36 Wife Soup* 35:13 Immigrant Song^ (10.28.05 - House of Blues, Las Vegas, Nevada) 45:59 Ocean Billy > 53:43 Ringo > 70:36 Ocean Billy (10.15.05 - Georgia Theatre, Athens, Georgia) Total Broadcast Length 72:34 Notes: * with March of the S.O.D. (Stormtroopers of Death) teases ^ first time played in full; with Warren Haynes We conclude our look back on October with some highlights from the much anticipated late-night Vegoose gig. This includes a sit-in by Warren Haynes, adding his incendiary guitar to an extended take on the Led Zeppelin classic Immigrant Song, a version which dwarfs the brief apperance it made in Podcast 5. To close is a wildly improvisatory Ringo bookended by Ocean Billy, another track that will appear on the new album.

(0:00) California Rain, 4.4.00, Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa, OK (Unknown AUD) (5:10) Stingray, 4.26.01, Palace Theatre, Louisville, KY (Taper: John O'Leary) (9:25) Pygmy Pony, 4.25.01, Palace Theatre, Louisville, KY (Taper: John O'Leary) (15:32) Pent Up House, 11.12.98, JR's Ballroom, Fayetteville, AR (SBD) (20:51) Well You Needn't->Salt Creek, 3.18.01, Whistler Convention Center, Whistler, BC (Taper: John Kaufman) (33:01) Moonflower, 10.15.98, Pearl Street, Northampton, MA (SBD/AUD) (46:05) Weary Homesick Blues, 7.3.02, The Meadows, Steamboat Springs, CO (Taper: Matt Varady) (50:35) Nardis, 3.21.98, The Mothership, Tacoma, WA (SBD) (1:02:43) Southbound, 11.16.00, Georgia Theatre, Athens, GA (SBD)

Ray Fulcher - Harlem, GA native, Double Dawg, former Georgia football student assistant and graduate assistant, chart-topping songwriter, country music recording artist, and Damn Good Dawg - joins Herschel and Boss to bark about: - Being a competitive barrel racer as a kid - The first game he ever saw Between The Hedges, the 1996 season opener against Southern Miss- Choosing to attend Georgia instead of playing college baseball and his path to becoming a student assistant for the football team- Highlights from his time as a student assistant and graduate assistant with the football team, including the 2005 SEC Championship, the 2007 Blackout Game versus Auburn, and relationships that have stood the test of time-  A fateful trip to the Georgia Theatre to see an Eric Church show and being struck by "Lightning"- Playing In The Round at The Bluebird for the first time- Being signed to a publishing deal with River House Artists and realizing a dream with his best buddy and frequent co-writer Luke Combs when one of their songs hit #1 on the charts- The song "Does To Me" that he co-wrote not only topping the charts, but also featuring a verse sung by his musical hero, Eric ChurchGo Dawgs, Sic 'Em!Please give Ray a follow on all of his socials, check out his newest music, and find out where you can see him performing live!https://www.rayfulchermusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayfulchermusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/callme_raymondYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIPyaOoK0rfuSP9mA-LAnLAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Colt Ford - Athens, GA native, former Georgia golfer, chart-topping songwriter, country music recording artist, co-founder and co-owner of Average Joes Entertainment, and Damn Good Dawg - joins Herschel and Boss to bark about: - Growing up in Athens, GA and his love for sports- Attending every game during Georgia's magical 1980 season, including the "My God, A Freshman" game in Knoxville and "Belue-to-Scott" in Jacksonville- An all-time story about the 1980 World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party and where his Dad ended up after Lindsay Scott's legendary gallop - His acumen on the golf course, which led him to play at UGA, play on the mini-tours, become a teaching professional, and recently, play on the PGA Champions Tour - How writing an anthem for PBR helped open the door for his successful musical career - Why Clemson is still his favorite rivalry game- How special it was to play shows at The Georgia Theatre after watching shows their his whole lifeGo Dawgs, Sic 'Em!Please give Colt a follow on all of his socials, check out his newest music, and find out where you can see him performing live in 2021!https://coltford.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coltfordmusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/coltfordFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coltfordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/coltfordvideosGive The Saturday In Athens Podcast a follow on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Saturday_AthensInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/saturdayinathenspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaturdayInAthensPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Corey Smith - Jefferson, GA native, singer-songwriter, and Damn Good Dawg - joins Herschel and Boss to bark about: - How Coca-Cola got him to his first Georgia football game- The path he followed to the University of Georgia- The moment he realized he was all-in on being a Dawg- Winning 12-hours of studio time in a contest and turning it in to his first record- A show in Dahlonega, GA that changed his perspective- Being requested by the student-body at the University of Florida to play a show at the O'Dome- Playing his first show at The Georgia Theatre and how it propelled him to start pursuing music full-time- Why Athens and UGA course through his music Go Dawgs, Sic 'Em!Please give Corey a follow on all of his socials, check out his newest music, and find out where you can see him performing live in 2021!https://coreysmith.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreysmithmusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/coreysmithmusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coreysmithmusicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUWJ6eqUNDCj73xmX1e_HPgGive The Saturday In Athens Podcast a follow on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Saturday_AthensInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/saturdayinathenspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaturdayInAthensPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Seth and James are joined by Travis Denning - Warner Robins native, songwriter and country music recording artist, and Damn Good Dawg - to preview the Dawgs SEC opener in Columbia against South Carolina. Travis and the boys bark about:His cherished memories of spending his Saturdays as a kid heading to Athens for every Dawgs home game with his familyThe on-stage method he uses to keep track of the Dawgs when gametime and showtime are the sameTaking in every home game of the magical 2017 season and memories from an epic trip to South Bend A bucket-list opportunity to headline a show at The Georgia Theatre on Saturday, September 24th after the Kent State gameThe genesis of the the Might As Well Be Me EP and how it paints and authentic picture of where he's at in his life right nowWhat it's like as a songwriter to play In The Round at The BluebirdSeth, James and Travis make their picks for the opening week in the Battle for the 10 lbs. of RedGo Dawgs, Sic 'Em!!Be sure to support Travis in every way y'all can:Travis Denning at The Georgia Theatre: September 24th Might As Well Be Me: EPTravis DenningTravis Denning TwitterTravis Denning InstagramTravis Denning FacebookTravis Denning TikTokThe Saturday In Athens Pick 'Em ChallengePRESENTED BY:B-Unlimited GeorgiaB-Unlimited TwitterB-Unlimited InstagramGameDay ProductsGameDay Products TwitterGameDay Products InstagramGive The Saturday In Athens Podcast a follow on social media:Saturday In Athens Podcast TwitterSaturday In Athens Podcast InstagramSaturday In Athens Podcast FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy