Music

Column: Candlelight concerts at Sacred Heart

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Jul 2024 · 0

Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett recently attended a Candlelight Concert at Sacred Heart Cultural Center.

Augusta Choral Society names new artistic director and conductor

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Jul 2024 · 0

Marcel Ramalho is the Augusta Choral Society’s new artistic director and conductor.

Augusta Symphony announces new executive director

By Staff Report · 02 Jul 2024 · 0

Becky Dearden is the Augusta Symphony’s new executive director.

‘Heat of the Moment’ legends tour comes to Evans July 18

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Heat of the Moment’ legends tour comes to Evans July 18

Geoff Downes was born with music in his veins. The English keyboardist and songwriter who was one of the founders of the 80s supergroup Asia, will be in Evans July 18 with a new iteration of the band.

Betty’s Bash brings kayak race and outdoor music

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Betty’s Bash brings kayak race and outdoor music

The fourth annual Betty’s Bash Paddle Race and Music Festival was held at Riverside Park in Evans Saturday.

ArtScape: Musicians with Augusta ties to perform at Carnegie Hall and Grand Ole Opry this week

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Musicians with Augusta ties to perform at Carnegie Hall and Grand Ole Opry this week

In her arts column, Charmain Brackett highlights the accomplishments of two musicians with Augusta ties – Damien Sneed and Terri Gibbs.

Build the Band mixes area musicians

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 May 2024 · Comments Off on Build the Band mixes area musicians

Build the Band is a June 14 fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity.

In pictures: Music in the Park May 30

By Mike Adams · 30 May 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Music in the Park May 30

Summer offers several free outdoor performance series around the area.

About Town with Francie: Impulse Ride at Amp the Alley

By Francie Klopotic · 25 May 2024 · Comments Off on About Town with Francie: Impulse Ride at Amp the Alley

Columnist Francie Klopotic with her husband Dean took in a night of music at Amp the Alley Thursday.

Augusta Symphony marks 70 years and prepares for new season

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 May 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Symphony marks 70 years and prepares for new season

The Augusta Symphony celebrates its 70th anniversary May 23.

Artist hopes people fold requests into paper airplanes

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 May 2024 · Comments Off on Artist hopes people fold requests into paper airplanes

Ben Folds bring his Paper Airplane Request Tour to the Bell Auditorium May 31.

Augusta Symphony season finale May 11 features U.S. premiere

By Staff Report · 09 May 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Symphony season finale May 11 features U.S. premiere

The Augusta Symphony’s season finale is May 11 at the Miller Theater.

Wynton Marsalis to headline 30th Blind Willie McTell Festival Sept. 7

By Staff Report · 09 May 2024 · Comments Off on Wynton Marsalis to headline 30th Blind Willie McTell Festival Sept. 7

Wynton Marsalis and his septet will headline the 30th anniversary of the Blind Willie McTell Festival on Sept. 7.

In pictures: Arts at the Plaza April 27

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Arts at the Plaza April 27

Scenes from Saturday’s Arts at the Plaza April 27.