Q&A with BECCA WILSON from THE RAMBLIN' FEVERS
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 12:59AM Coco: How long have THE RAMBLIN' FEVERS been together?
Becca: February will be one year!
Coco: What's up with the name?
Becca: Ha ha -- the name was David's idea, actually. It's based off of the song Ramblin' Fever by Merle Haggard.
Coco: Who's in the band and what do they play?
Becca: David Beverly (vocals & guitar), Stephen Dodd (vocals & banjo), and Me (vocals & violin)
Coco: Is everybody local? Where did you all go to school?
Becca: Yes, we're all local... I'm from Augusta but Stephen and David are from North Augusta. None of us went to high school together. David and I were both home schooled and that's how we met. He introduced me to Stephen. I'm in school at Augusta State and Stephen goes to to Aiken Tech. David works full time.
Coco: Being homeschooled, did you take music classes at home?
Becca: I took private violin lessons from the time i was 5 until i graduated from high school. My mom taught piano, so my entire life i grew up hearing Bach and Beethoven played in the next room. My mom really encouraged me to pursue music.
Coco: Who are some of your favorite local bands?
Becca: Mazes & Monsters are some personal friends of ours and we love them. Also Adam Sams and My Instant Lunch whenever they are able to play.
Coco: And just in general, who are some of your main muscial inspirations?
Becca: Lately, I've had The Head And The Heart on repeat in my car. The Avett Brothers, Mumford and Sons, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash... the list goes on.
Coco: You recently recorded some of your tunes. Where did you record? And where can we get our hands on your music?
Becca: We actually recorded with Nick Duke from Mazes and Monsters. He is a great guy and we had so much fun working with him. We will actually have our CD for sell at the Feb. 4th show, but if you can't make it to that you can always listen to it for free on our website. www.theramblinfevers.com
Coco: I thought i saw something somewhere that you were putting it out on vinyl?
Becca: Unfortunately, no. We wanted to but since we're broke musicians, we compromised and got CD's that look like records.
Coco: After hearing your demo and seeing you play live during the Festivus of Bands at Sky City, I told somebody that you guys are my favorite new local band. What are your plans for 2012?
Becca: Wow! That's so awesome. I'm flattered! This past year we were able to play with some great people in Greenville and Athens, and honestly, I think we all just want more shows. We love making music and playing together. We're willing to put in the work to make it happen. I'm excited about the possibilities for 2012!
Check out THE RAMBLIN' FEVERS when they open up for LERA LYNN along with special guest SHAUN PIAZZA this Saturday February 4th at SKY CITY.... doors open at 8pm.... music starts at 9:30pm... $5 admission.
SOUL BAR SWEET 16
Monday, October 24, 2011 at 12:15AM 16 years ago this week, THE SOUL BAR opened it's doors to the public in downtown Augusta, Georgia....
Named in honor of James Brown, the godfather of soul, the idea was to have a place where good music & good drinks combined with good atmosphere would bring people together in the heart of our city.
I'd like to thank everyone who has passed through our doors, into the narrow space, under the high ceiling and the disco ball. Musicians, artists, poets, dancers, drinkers, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers.... and a special shout out to those who are no longer with us.
We'll celebrate our 16th anniversary with a special Wednesday night show on October 26th featuring a rather large folk rock band called BALTHROP, ALABAMA. Not sure if we can get 'em all on the small stage, but we'll try. Matthew Buzzell will open the show with a set of uke rock and film.
And don't forget about DISCO*HELL*O*WEEN on friday october 28th....
One of the best nights of the year!!!
Cheers,
Coco
SUPERCHUNK IN ATLANTA + MAC IN AUGUSTA = AWESOME
Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 03:07AM SUPERCHUNK was/is my favorite band of the 90's. Seen 'em play many times over the years, usually in Athens, Atlanta, or Columbia.... but never in Augusta.
I'll do it again tonight in Atlanta, at the old Roxy Theatre (now called the Buckhead Theatre) with some old friends, just like we used to do.... before we all got married, had kids, and got older.
I watched Mac and Laura during the 2000's run Merge Records (the best indie-rock label in the world)... and they were always an inspiration to me. They proved that good music and good business could go hand in hand and that it could be done DIY style... without the typical trappings of the major labels.
I've had the opportunity this year, through Semi-Precious Productions and the Westobou Festival, to work with Mac McCaughan to bring Transfigured Time: Music for the Films of Maya Deren to Augusta on Thursday September 29th at The Sacred Heart Cultural Center.
He'll be premiering 4 live soundtracks with a 7 piece ensemble that will include strings and horns along with keyboards, guitar, bass, and drums. It should be the perfect backing music to the incredible silent films of Maya Deren.
Look for a garden party at the Sacred Heart Cultural Center from 6-8pm with food and cocktails. The films will begin around 8:30pm (when it gets dark). Advance tickets are $20 and available on the Westobou Festival website or at The Soul Bar, Sky City, and The Bee's Knees.
Hopefully, if Mac likes Augusta enough, he'll consider bringing SUPERCHUNK to town....
I'd love to host.
See ya downtown,
Coco
A BENEFIT FOR MILO
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 10:45PM Once again local artists are asked to support one of their own -- and once again they'll open up their hearts and display their talents for a cause....
This one is for MILO MENGER.
Artists interested in participating can bring their artwork to Sky City at 8pm for inclusion in the Silent Auction.
Bar manager Lee Landers will be setting up an online virtual DJ room on Turntable.fm and everyone is invited to bring their laptops to log in and DJ -- giving anyone interested a chance to spin tracks off their own personal playlist for everyone to hear.
Thanks in advance to all the artists & the DJ's -- and an extra special thanks to you, the people, that always seem to come out and support good people like Rich and Julie and their special family.
See ya downtown,
Coco