Musicians, music journalists and music lovers reflect on the passing of the southern rock pioneer. Lefty Collins: RIP Gregg Allman. Thank you for being a part of the group that changed my life. Shelly Swanger: Damn. There aren’t enough words to describe how influential the Allman Brothers...
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HOMETOWN: Holt, Florida. PROFESSION: Musician. AGE: The cassette tape and Walkman generation…so, old enough. HOBBIES: Of course, writing and playing music as often as possible, but if my kids play sports and we are at the ballpark all the time, does that count as my hobby too...
The Allman Brothers Band Fox Box: 3 Nights Live at Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA Peach Records Superb 2004 performances, with only one repeat (“Dreams”) over the course of three nights and roughly nine hours of ear time. If this doesn’t help with the grieving process, nothing will. – Chris...
The Henderson, Destin On May 13 the Crystal Ballroom in Destin’s Henderson hotel was shaking and shimmying as a sold-out crowd of music lovers were wowed by a powerhouse performance by the Temptations Revue. The gala evening, which benefitted Sinfonia Gulf Coast, commenced with creative...
Tampa Taiko Drums perform at the Destin Library Friday, June 9, at 3 p.m. This is a traditional Japanese drumming ensemble that has made music for a vast array of audiences, playing at festivals, concert halls, libraries and schools. Tampa Taiko consists of two drummers, Ron...
By Steven A. Davies It is time to say, “Merry Christmas” and to share joy. Yet as I look into the faces of people both near and far, it seems as though joy is in short supply. What many look at as being a wonderful time of the year is for many others a time of gloom. The world in which we live is...
