ALMA Presents
SamfunnThis IS the Augusta Local Music & Arts podcast. Coming from Augusta Podcasts, our host Coco Rubio talks to the rockers, creatives, artists, and stars that have put their fingerprints on local music in Augusta Georgia & beyond
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- Brian Martin (00:32:07)
This week we have Brian Martin, general manager of the Augusta Entertainment Complex. Brian manages the Bell Auditorium and James Brown Arena here in Augusta. We talk all about his history with concerts and live entertainment as well as the upcoming events right here in Augusta. You find all the upcoming events and information on how to get tickets at: https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com/ You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents
- The Dusty Angels w/ Some Augusta Music Legends Jarrett Acosta, Luke Amerson, AJ Howell, Taylor Swann, Keith Peterson, & Henry Wynn (00:28:31)
Today on ALMA Presents, we talk to a new band forming in Augusta with a LOT of familiar faces: The Dusty Angels. They haven't released their first album yet, so we got a sneak peak at 2 of their upcoming songs: My Old Friends & Everything's a Country Song Here's their lineup: Jarrett Acosta on BassLuke Amerson on DrumsAJ Howell Singing & GuitarTaylor Swann Pedal SteelKeith Peterson Electric GuitarHenry Wynn Fiddle Learn more about Jarrett's Boondocks Farms: https://www.boondockfarms.com/
- Josh Pierce & Guns for Hire (00:46:34)
Today on ALMA, we talk to Josh Pierce from the Josh Pierce Group and Guns for Hire. We talk all things from his early influences to starting off playing at a bookstore to best practices for local artists. Live in studio, Josh plays a song that he composed last year called Stand Up. Connect with Josh: Facebook: Josh Pierce MusicYouTube: @joshpiercemusic6526 You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents Want to listen to the Afroman song that mentions Augusta? (It's Explicit!) https://open.spotify.com/track/2DP4O6Usshp8qW7KDXmCMI?si=f7b7010ab5aa44c3 https://music.apple.com/us/album/trip/33902887?i=33902493
- Freedom Black (00:40:06)
This week we have amazing local rapper Freedom Black. We talk all about his journey to music from New York to Georgia back to New York again. We’re also getting into how he came to Augusta, his residency at Soul Bar, and the future of his career. Make sure you come out to the Soul Bar on January 26th and every last Thursday of the month in 2023 to hear some amazing artists. You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents
- Drake White (00:56:41)
We have an Augusta legend in the studio this week Drake White, photographer and former photojournalist. We talk all about how he came to Augusta, left, and then returned to stay. We also discuss his recent work with creating portraits highlighting local artists and upcoming gallery show. You can find some of Drake’s fantastic portraits on his website: https://www.drakewhite.studio You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents
- Michael Weldon (00:40:50)
This week we’re sitting down with Michael Weldon, owner of Psychotronic in downtown Augusta. Michael give us the story of how he came to open up his store in Augusta and his time in New York and Clevand in the heyday of punk rock. Check out Psychotronic on broad street downtown in Augusta, they sell all their stock in-store so check them out! You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents
- LIVE ALMA Presents: Arts in the Heart Collaboration with DropTheDis with Addison Niday, Maestro Daniel Sapp, Shaun Pizza, & Walter Santiago (00:54:41)
ALMA Podcast brings together artists of all varieties representing Augusta's arts community at a live recording from the Community State of Arts in the Heart. In this collaboration with DropTheDis, we interviewed 4 members of Augusta's arts community to bring you information on what's going on all around the CSRA and how you can get involved in the arts. Check Out DropTheDis: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dropthedis-augusta/id1463070558
- Cory Rodgers (00:45:58)
We’re sitting down this week with Cory Rodgers, songwriter and drummer extraordinaire for Tortoise Portal and Rattlesnake Cobra Awesome (R.C.A.). We talk all about his recent gigs, and most importantly the new EP dropping Friday, September 9th. Check out Tortoise Portal and their new EP wherever you get your music and at: https://tortoiseportal.com/You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents
- Matthew Buzzell (01:01:34)
This week we’re talking with Matthew Buzzell, award winning film-maker, musician, and Associate Professor of film in the Department of Art and Design at Augusta University. We discuss his film career, music career, and upcoming screenings of the Cinema Series at Augusta University. To learn more about the Augusta University Cinema Series head over to their Facebook & Instagram pages at: https://www.facebook.com/CinemaSeriesAUG Instagram.com/CinemaSeriesAUG
- Will McCranie (00:36:26)
We’re sitting down this week with WIll McCranie of the band “Bodega Cat”. We talk all about his history with music, his time in New York, and his eventual return to Augusta. We also discuss his other ongoing musical projects and listen to a track from Bodega Cat. If you want to listen to more and find out when and where Bodega Cat is playing head over to https://www.bodegacatmusic.com
- Brian McGrath (00:46:16)
This time we’re having a conversation with Brian McGrath. We are deep diving in Brian’s origin story including his time with Turf War and how he got into music. We also talk about his current project Tuffer (formerly Huffer) and what the future holds for him and listen to three tracks, two from Turf War and one from Tuffer. Stay tuned for more from Brian McGrath and his future projects.
- Ethan Stallings and Ethan Balducci (00:49:12)
This week we’re talking with Ethan Stallings and Ethan Balducci, two parts of the Ethan Stallings Trio and both amazing artists in their own right having been a part of projects like The Village Sticks, Pure Indigo, and many more groups. We talk musical origins, past projects and listen to a track from Ethan Stallings, and one from Ethan Balducci’s project Alto Pablo. If you want to learn more about the group, head over to their Facebook page: facebook.com/theethanstallingstrio
- Walter Santiago (00:41:57)
Today I sit down with Walter Santiago. I've known Walter since his days at Shared Space when he had just moved to Augusta. Since then, he's become an incredible and active member of our community from his work planning events to promoting the arts through Sample Augusta. A lot of people know Walter, but what a lot of people may NOT know is that he's a musician named Baby Boi who just released a killer album! Take a Listen to Baby Boi On Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/baby-boi/1613281385 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XhgPW0nQXKAeA3OShAoOZ?si=Qyn5gUY6RgWayePN_a0xOA Check out Sample Augusta: https://www.sampleaugusta.com/
- Zack and Becca Todd (00:39:38)
We’re sitting down this week with Zack and Becca Todd of Back Deck Booking. We talk all about their former music careers and how they went from hosting bands on their back deck to booking live music in Downtown Augusta. They Have a live event coming up this Saturday June 11th, 2022 at the Doris Building Downtown. Admission is free and it is BYOB, but they do accept donations. For more info head over to the Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/backdeckbooking/ and keep an eye out for future events as well!
- Kristi Sykes - Westobou (00:36:33)
Today our guest is Kristi Jilson from Westobou. We’re talking all about how Westobou brings the vibes and their upcoming event “Can I Kick It?” where you can watch a classic Kung-Fu movie while the soundtrack is played by local DJs. Kristi is the Executive Director for Westobou and responsible for all the local events that Westobou puts on. If you want more information about “Can I Kick It?” and other events that are upcoming toe Augusta, head over to: https://www.westobou.org/events
- Deanna Brown Thomas (00:43:58)
Tonight we’re talking to the one and only Deanna Brown, daughter of the Godfather of Soul himself and President of The James Brown Foundation. We talk all about James Brown and his legacy and remember him on his birthday. If you want to join in and attend a FREE event May 7th, 2022 head over to the event on facebook at: https://fb.me/e/1t4jcqbf0 for more details.
- Jason Walter (00:43:55)
We’re talking with Jason Walter this week. Jason is an Augusta area Post-Punk Musician and artist. Jason Walter has drawn and written graphic novels, a digital artist, and a photographer. His artwork is heavily tied in with his punk albums. We discuss music, sports, his unique fashion sense, and listen to one of his original songs performed in studio with a backing track. To learn more go to: https://www.postpunkmutantmusicians.com/
- Justin Heath (00:38:15)
We’re sitting down with Justin Heath, aka DJ Slicker Than Oil talking all about rare record collecting and local area music. We listen to a rare track from Bobby Byrd, all about Augusta. All that and more conversation about the music scene in Augusta. You can find Justin on Instagram as Slickerthanoil.
- Matt Porter (00:42:06)
For this episode we talk with Matt Porter. Matt is the Curator of Education at the Morris Museum of Art, and a Local DJ. We talk all about his Canadian beginnings, how he got to Augusta, and his collection of rare records. We get to listen to a track from Augusta Records (you read that right) and talk about the mystery surrounding it. If you want to find out about other events going on at The Morris Museum of Art visit their website at https://www.themorris.org/
- John Krueger (00:41:44)
For this episode we sit down with John Krueger to talk about his new self-titled album and "Tweed." We also discuss his song writing process, current music projects, and his time in Nashville. John Krueger is singer song-writer currently based in the Augusta Area and is involved with many local musicians. He's going to be sticking around for a while so do yourself a favor and check him out live or listen to his music here: https://soundcloud.com/johnkrueger You can also buy a vinyl copy of "Tweed" at Grantsky's Records on Broad street or online here: https://johnkrueger.bandcamp.com/album/tweed
- billy s (00:37:03)
For this episode we sit down with billy s He embodies the arts community in Augusta. We talk about his past, including how him and Coco met at Battle of the Bands and his experiences playing with James Brown. Then, we talk about his blooming art career and he plays music off his new album! Follow him on Instagram @billy_s_images to keep up with his projects
- Raoul Pacheco (00:45:20)
For this episode we sit down with Raoul Pacheco. We talk about how after years of globe-trotting as a military brat he finally found his way to find Augusta home. We also talk about his former music projects, current art projects, and his work as a professor at Augusta University. You can check out his sculptures at: http://www.raoulpacheco.com/
- Rachel Goodman (00:33:27)
This time we sit down with Rachel Goodman. Rachel is the vocalist and primary instrumentalist for "Rah Butter" and the mind behind Sample Augusta a web collection of art and music from all around Augusta. She talks about her influences, projects past and present, and the future of art and music in Augusta. You can find Rachel with "Rah Butter" on ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/rahbutter Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4M6F9t5fPWiRCO8KYgKidT?si=zeKEL5f6TousJrS3afc1mA And you can check out Sample Augusta at: https://www.sampleaugusta.com/
- Ryan Abel (00:47:05)
This episode we sit down and talk with Ryan Abel, a man who seems to be everywhere in Augusta. We discuss how he go into music, various projects over the years, stage performances, his upcoming tribute show, and plenty of stories including a couple involving Miss Sharon Jones herself. The full version of the original song by Ryan can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0eDTxDRYuk If you want to get tickets to Laurel Canyon, his upcoming tribute show celebrating the music of CSNY, The Monkees, Jackson Browne and more head over to: https://www.https://www.laurelcanyonaugusta.com/
- Eric Kinlaw (00:33:43)
We sit down and talk with Eric Kinlaw, owner of The Bee's Knees and The Hive in downtown Augusta. We talk about the history of live music venues in Augusta and the need for live music and art in a community. We also discuss Eric's history with music and his past projects, along with his current project Forceghost. You can check out Forceghost on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/forceghostmusic/ and on Bandcamp at: https://forceghost.bandcamp.com/releases?fbclid=IwAR2ssWiWc3gbSwmsbUgMuqYDUKHTikYKBHvdA169TxDQpt_a9Jz2RyUMUVs