Music

‘Rising Stars’ concert features local singer with operatic dreams

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Rising Stars’ concert features local singer with operatic dreams

Isabella Chaney, a Greenbrier High School alumna and recent Georgia State University graduate will be one of the singers at this year’s “Rising Stars” benefit for the Jessye Norman School of the Arts scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.

A night of ‘soulful strings’ benefits breast cancer program

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on A night of ‘soulful strings’ benefits breast cancer program

Violinist JaVonne Jones joins with jazz guitarist Willie Soul on Oct. 12 for Soulful Strings of Hope: A Night of Jazz & R&B – In the Key of Pink in Augusta.

‘Women of Rock and Soul’ celebrates 100 years of women in music

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Women of Rock and Soul’ celebrates 100 years of women in music

“Women of Rock and Soul” will highlight a century of female singers while raising money for the Augusta Players.

Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society celebrates 35th season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society celebrates 35th season

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble will kick off the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society’s 35th season Monday, Oct. 6.

In pictures: MusiCon 2025 at Augusta University

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: MusiCon 2025 at Augusta University

Scenes from MusiCon Oct. 1 at Augusta University.

Wheatus concert celebrates ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ song and Habitat for Humanity

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Wheatus concert celebrates ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ song and Habitat for Humanity

Wheatus will mark the late President Jimmy Carter’s 101st birthday on Oct. 1 with a concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The band’s song “Teenage Dirtbag” celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

Tuesday’s Music Live opens 37th season Sept. 23

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Tuesday’s Music Live opens 37th season Sept. 23

 With a mix of returning favorites and artists making their first Augusta appearances, Tuesday’s Music Live will open its 2025-2026 season Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Saint Paul’s Church.

In pictures: Arts in the Heart Sept. 20

By Mike Adams · 20 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Arts in the Heart Sept. 20

Scenes from Arts in the Heart of Augusta Saturday.

Marshgrass Mamas bring Lowcountry ‘swampy music’ to USC Aiken Etherredge Center Sept. 26

By Staff Report · 20 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Marshgrass Mamas bring Lowcountry ‘swampy music’ to USC Aiken Etherredge Center Sept. 26

Marshgrass Mamas came together in 2001 and have been creating their own form of swampy music for over two decades. At 7 p.m. Sept. 26, they’ll be at the University of South Carolina Aiken’s Etherredge Center.

Winters brings ‘heartfelt vibe’ to Soul Bar Sept. 18

By Staff Report · 16 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Winters brings ‘heartfelt vibe’ to Soul Bar Sept. 18

Texas-based rock singer-songwriter Mark Winters will be at the Soul Bar Sept. 18.

Concerts with a Cause opens 2025-2026 season with celebration

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Concerts with a Cause opens 2025-2026 season with celebration

The 2025-2026 concert season begins with a celebratory event at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 featuring five pianists playing the new Steinway C at St. John United Methodist Church.

Augusta native heads to prestigious artists’ residency

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta native heads to prestigious artists’ residency

Paul Brantley, who will embark on his seventh residency at the MacDowell in New Hampshire on Sept.18, follows in a rich musical heritage established by his performer parents.

Jazz quartet opens Arts at Etherridge Center series in Aiken Sept. 5

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Jazz quartet opens Arts at Etherridge Center series in Aiken Sept. 5

The award-winning Karla Harris Quartet kicks off the Arts at the Etherredge Center series at 7 p.m. Sept. 5.

Concert to highlight gynecological cancer group

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Concert to highlight gynecological cancer group

Kitty Reagan was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2022. On Sept. 5, she’ll be singing with the Les Reagan Singers in “Songs from the Soul,” which will support a gynecological cancer group.