Music

Grammy nominee plans a night of stories and song on Sept. 5

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Aug 2024 · 0

Grammy-nominated songwriter Shawn Mullins plans a night of stories and songs at the Imperial Theatre on Sept. 5.

Concert Truck delivers music and Davidson grad to Aiken Sept. 8

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Aug 2024 · 0

Susan Zhang, a classically trained pianist, decided to make music her career while a student at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School.

Mother’s Finest brings a party to the stage Aug. 9

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Mother’s Finest brings a party to the stage Aug. 9

Mother’s Finest performs Aug. 9 at the Miller Theater.

Column: Candlelight concerts at Sacred Heart

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Column: Candlelight concerts at Sacred Heart

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 · Comments Off on Augusta Choral Society names new artistic director and conductor

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 · Comments Off on Augusta Symphony announces new executive director

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.