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Sound Kitchen

I am leaving Thursday for Nashville where I will be recording my new single, "It's My Lie", written by Mark Schlemmer. I am excited to be working with some of the best musicians on the Nashville scene: Doug Jernigan (steel guitar and the fastest steel player of country music), Peter Young (percussions), Dow Tomblin (bass guitar), Bob Williams (electric guitar), Gene Rabbi (piano), Tony Ramey (harmony vocals) and Scott Newbert (electric guitar).… Continue

Posted by Chris Hanners on July 28, 2008 at 1:18pm — No Comments

LOCAL: Keni Thomas new 'Shreveport 2 LA' video

Take action. Here's your chance to help a local, Keni Thomas get some airplay on GAC... WEB -- Watch the video. Leave a comment. Keni may have scooted off to Nashvil… Continue

Posted by sean "rox" michael schoff on July 28, 2008 at 11:23am — No Comments

LOCAL: Lee Johnson's 'Deadhead Symphony'

Local composer, arranger and music scholar, Lee Johnson has released his latest CD "Dead Symphony No. 6" which he recorded with the Russian National Orchestra in Moscow. Ten years in the making (yes, take that to heart), Lee composed t… Continue

Posted by sean "rox" michael schoff on July 28, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

MIC "Ten Songs from the Edge of Georgia" Complilation CD is being manufactured NOW.

Wow. Just yesterday the project came to a head -- the artwork, the master, the barcode and lots of paperwork were completed. We've sent the project off to get printed, replicated, assembled, shrink-wrapped and ready for retail. Big kudos to everyone at The Loft Recording Studio (Steve, Pat, Buddy), Bi… Continue

Posted by sean "rox" michael schoff on July 23, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

FBA's farewell show

FBA has had a great ride! And if you are wondering what will happen next? (because I know we have SO many fans in the greenroom) FBA is doing their farewell show on Saturday the 19th at the 467 House in Auburn at 7:00est. They will share the stage with Manchester Black, Alert the Sky, Crown Hill, and Eastern Skies. The band is having to part ways as their drummer is leaving to pursue studies in Music Production and Engineering at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. As a parting gift to all w… Continue

Posted by FBA on July 17, 2008 at 5:53pm — No Comments

NEW! Add Your Events to the GreenRoom

The GREENROOM now has an EVENT CALENDAR! We added it yesterday and you're invited to test this thing out with your upcoming shows, events, whatever! I pre-populated it with a few events to get us rolling. Use it or lose it. :) peace- seanrox Continue

Posted by sean "rox" michael schoff on July 17, 2008 at 9:46am — No Comments

Indie Wars Round III

FBA has made it to Indie Wars Round III! They will be joining Another Road Home, Ours to Alibi, What Great Light, Ocean Is Theory, and Manchester Black (the last three actually competing). Winner of Indie Wars recieve 5 free days in Earthsound Studios, so needless to say, the competing bands that night will be exciting to watch. FBA has risen through the ranks quite quickly to become one of the premiere metal bands in the area and will hold it down for the genre against 3 indie bands. If you hav… Continue

Posted by FBA on March 16, 2008 at 12:42am — No Comments

Local Songwriter, Joey Allcorn speaks to Congress on Internet Radio

Joe smoothly argues against new Internet Radio Royalties which appear to hurt the promotional o… Continue

Posted by sean "rox" michael schoff on February 27, 2008 at 10:44am — No Comments

Out of the Studio...

FBA has now completed their first ever studio recording. Done through Sounds of Excellence in Opelika, the recording is a better testament to what the group can musically accomplish. The new recording will either be posted soon or is already posted and is on their myspace www.myspace.com/fourboysfromalabama. If you can, give it a listen, and if you can't, find somewhere you can. Continue

Posted by FBA on February 7, 2008 at 10:55pm — No Comments

Interview with Keni Thomas

As Published by Playgrounds Magazine.

Interview with Keni Thomas
by Robbie Wright
www.myspace.com/civilianrobbie

This month I got the opportunity to interview Nashville country music star – and Columbus native – Keni Thomas! Keni made a stop back in Columbus towards the end of November where he was featured as a guest speaker at the Columbus chapter NSAI meeting…

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Posted by Robbie Wright on January 12, 2008 at 11:13pm — No Comments

News.

FBA has had an action packed past few months (bursting on the music scene, promoting like crazy, and doing more shows than they ever thought they would have in the last remaining months of 07). From shows in The Core, The Slaughter House, all the way out to The Hell House, to visiting studios, writing 7 full-length songs and covering many more, doing numerous parties, and trying to make a name for themselves-they have learned one thing about the music business... it ain't cheap. There is one…

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Posted by FBA on January 2, 2008 at 7:17pm — No Comments

FBA All the Way!

Yes, everyone, as you obviously know, you have stumbled upon the MIC Website of Four Boys from Alabama (not to be confused with any other connotation of the same acronym, and there are many degrading, degenerate words that can be placed within the letters). They consist of a vocalist-Ryan Spires(Blondie), and guitarist-Chris Helms (Muscles), a bassist-Dylan Norgard (Hollywood), and a drummer-Steven Gowan (Masta G). A little redunancy for the readers, FBA was formed in September 2007, and has bee… Continue

Posted by FBA on December 14, 2007 at 6:43pm — No Comments

Geoff Achison Lead Guitar Workshop!!

Don't forget that Geoff Achison will be holding a lead guitar workshop showing you how to get the most out of your tube amp at 3:00 today at The Loft. Then come back tonight for his cd release party! Don't miss it! Continue

Posted by Glen Giles on December 8, 2007 at 8:46am — No Comments

Looking to play originals and covers either solo, duet, or band.

Hello everybody! I'm Kip of Columbus, Georgia. I've been playing guitar for quite some time and I have around 175 originals in various styles from blues to metal to pop and even some jazz and classical sounding things. I record in my basement and I have quite a few videos on YouTube, both originals and covers.
What I'd like is to form a band with other musicians interested in playing originals and covers and to explore to its fullest extent the entire realm of musical possibility.
Leave… Continue

Posted by Kip on December 6, 2007 at 4:08pm — No Comments

Gorilla Guitars Celebrates First-Year Anniversary!

As Published in Playgrounds Magazine.

Gorilla Guitars Celebrates First-Year Anniversary!
Robbie Wright
www.myspace.com/civilianrobbie

"We've been blessed," says Gorilla Guitars' co-owner, Glen Giles, "there is no other way to put it about how well we have been accepted, not just in the Downtown area, but in the community. Everyday we see new faces and we see f…

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Posted by Robbie Wright on November 20, 2007 at 11:45pm — No Comments

Music In Columbus Launches "Greenroom!"

As Published in Playgrounds Magazine.

Music In Columbus Launches "Greenroom!"
Robbie Wright

Last month the Music In Columbus organization launched the MIC 'Greenroom' website. The 'Greenroom' is a networking website, similar in function to MySpace.com, but dedicated to the Columbus, Georgia music scene. Music In Columbus was formed in 2006 by a group of Columbus community and business leaders as a way to foster and promote…

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Posted by Robbie Wright on November 20, 2007 at 11:41pm — No Comments

Free Tickets for Shows At The Loft Live Distributed in Downtown, Columbus

As Published in Playgrounds Magazine.

Every week at The Loft Live there is one special show that has 200 free tickets distributed for it throughout Broadway. Typical places to locate the tickets are Gorilla Guitars, City Market, The Fountain City Coffee Shop, and other businesses located in Downtown, Columbus.

Support Live Music!

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Posted by Robbie Wright on November 20, 2007 at 11:34pm — No Comments

Upcoming Album

I'm recording an album entitled Brian Mallard and Renegade.... Luminous Woman. It's a concept album about, you guessed it, a Luminous Woman! I'm bringing in various musicians to lay down backup, Bass, lead guitar, harmony vocals , etc. I'm expecting to hopefully release this album by mid next year. And immediately following, a rock album, though this one IS rock, the next one will be a ROCK album. Continue

Posted by brian Mallard on November 19, 2007 at 5:41pm — 3 Comments

Something new..

Just wanted to say hello and start up this blog thing. Many thanks to Robbie Wright for turning me on to this site! I do not live in Columbus but the music scene there is very familiar to me. Have many friends that I visit there and they are always talking about the entertainment opportunities.

Hopefully, I will get many more chances to check out some of the local bands and tell my friends "Let's go!!"

Again, thanks for turning me on to this my friend and hello to you all!!…

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Posted by Joy Whatley on November 19, 2007 at 8:58am — No Comments

1st Anniversary Sat the 24th @ Gorilla Guitars!

10 am - we open with a select group of instruments discounted and we'll continue to discount them every hour on the hour throughout the day. How low will it go before it sells? 40% off retail? 50%? 60%? Even lower? Who knows; it's all random and fun. Some items could less for less than cost.

Free special anniversary T-shirts to the first 25 people through the door! After that, the T-shirts will be offered for $4 less than the regular price all day!

SOMETHING FREE WITH EVERY P… Continue

Posted by Glen Giles on November 18, 2007 at 7:55am — No Comments

Song Origin: "Daddy Came Home" dedicated to Msgt. Robert D. Schoff Jr.

Download seanrox-05-DaddyCameHome-studio.mp3

A VETERAN'S DAY MESSAGE.
From 1963 - 1973, my father served countless tours in and around South East Asia. Each time returning to his wife and children... this song is a tribute to ALL Veterans and their children as a perspective of hope.

FIRST VERSE...
In October 2001, empowered by our colle… Continue

Posted by sean "rox" michael schoff on November 12, 2007 at 11:07am — No Comments

Brent Lindley (Interview for Playgrounds Magazine)

Brent Lindley

Robbie Wright

www.myspace.com/civilianrobbie

This month I got the opportunity to have an in-dept interview with Columbus, Georgia's Brent Lindley. Brent is an excellent songwriter, writing and vocalizing meaningful songs that are paired perfectly with his talented and unique guitar style. I got to find out how that gui…

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Posted by Robbie Wright on October 20, 2007 at 8:38pm — No Comments

Forced Entry (Interview with Mike Moore)

As Published in Playgrounds Magazine.

Forced Entry
By Robbie Wright
www.myspace.com/civilianrobbie

Ask people even a little familiar with the Columbus music scene and they will tell you that they have heard the name Forced Entry. Being somewhat new to our scene I was not at all familiar with Forced Entry, but quickly…

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Posted by Robbie Wright on October 20, 2007 at 5:00pm — No Comments

The Cove: Rock Stars Incarnate! (A Playgrounds Magazine Interview)

As Published in Playgrounds Magazine.

The Cove. Rock Stars Incarnate.
Robbie Wright
www.myspace.com/civilianrobbie

"The members of The Cove are a complete conglomeration of cool. They have sweeping modern melodies that will have you hooked in a matte…

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Posted by Robbie Wright on October 20, 2007 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Local Musician Spotlight: Tony Skahan

As Published In Playgrounds Magazine.

Artist Profile: Tony Skahan
Robbie Wright
www.myspace.com/civilianrobbie

This month I got to interview local musician and winner of the SoHo Singer/Songwriter Search, Tony Skahan. Tony is an excellent artist with a large number of original songs under his belt and an enjoyable fresh act to catch Downtown. Alt…

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Posted by Robbie Wright on October 20, 2007 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Music In Columbus - Greenroom

Thanks to Bill Becker, SeanRox and everybody at MIC for this most excellent web site, particularly the Greenroom section, this is going to catch on like a wildfire. We have a veritable plethora of musical talent in and around Columbus, GA and this concept gives us the opportunity to spring, once again, into the local spotlight. This MIC thing is the best idea that's hit this area in a long time and we artists need to get involved in it and let the entire community know that we are professionl…

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Posted by Rick Edwards & Dillinghams on October 10, 2007 at 5:16am — No Comments