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Central Georgia, get ready to swing, shake and rock 'n' roll! This weekend's all about that famous Central Georgia music...
Before we get into THIS weekend, Happy (almost) 4th of July! Now get ready, because next Thursday, an Independence Day celebration of epic proportions is on tap. The Band of the Army Reserve is back in its 26th year in the annual July 4th festivities at McConnell-Talbert Stadium in Warner Robins.
Commander and Conductor of the band, Maj. Don Schofield, says it feels good to be home after months of traveling across the nation. "In the past 12 months, we've played for more than 100 million people. We're thrilled to be literally in our backyard for the nation's birthday."
Joining the AFR Band on stage are Grammy-award winning country artist, Gary Morris, and in their 50th anniversary year, the Motown legendary group the Miracles.
Gates open at 6:00 p.m and the concert starts at 8:00 p.m. Stick around until the end of the show to witness a spectacular fireworks extravaganza!
Bringing it back to this weekend...
Friday night, the 550 Blues presents up-and-coming heavy hitters - and newly signed recording artists - Down From Zero. This Dublin trio will rock your socks off! Check out the killer show starting at 9:00 p.m.
Then on Saturday, Macon musician Josh Carson unveils his newest CD - "A Symphony of Circumstance" - at a CD release party at the Cox Capitol Theatre. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the music starts at 8:00 p.m. Opening for Carson are two of Macon's finest - Nick Malloy and Molly Stevens.
Also on Saturday, head on over the pecan orchards of Gray for an evening of Music Under the Stars. Old Soul Band - out of Macon - will play everything from Otis Redding to the Allman Brothers to the Eagles while you sit and relax under the shade of the pecan trees. Bring your blankets and picnic baskets, or pre-order meals from Uptown Grille or Treasures by the Tracks. Uptown Grille will also be on-site if you wish to purchase food.
It's happening Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in the pecan orchard next to Gray Elementary on Cumslo Rd. Call 986-5199 for more information.
Winding up the weekend, the Douglass Theatre brings back an old favorite. Kenneth Rollins explains, "This Sunday at 7:00 p.m., this (theatre's) courtyard comes alive with live jazz music, because the Douglass Theatre is bringing back it's popular summer music program called Jazz in the Courtyard."
The GQ Jazz Quintet kicks off the music series this weekend. Tables will be set up throughout the courtyard, so don't forget your picnic! Call (478) 742-2000 for more information.
Alright, it's definitely a weekend of music madness. Get out and stretch your ears a little. For a preview of all these amazing events, check out Ben in the video to the right!
