Music

Wycliffe Gordon and Friends will present the ‘Ballad for Lena Mae’ on May 28

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2025 · Comments Off on Wycliffe Gordon and Friends will present the ‘Ballad for Lena Mae’ on May 28

Wycliffe Gordon and Friends will present a concert May 28 at Augusta University’s Maxwell Theatre to benefit the Georgia Cancer Center.

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ album to get 20th anniversary rerelease May 2

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Apr 2025 · 1

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ “Naturally” will be rereleased May 2 for its 20th anniversary.

J.A.M.P. carries on James Brown’s legacy with Apollo Theater performance

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on J.A.M.P. carries on James Brown’s legacy with Apollo Theater performance

 Sixty-three years after James Brown recorded his first “Live at the Apollo” album, Augusta area youth will carry his legacy back to that revered stage as part of the May 14 Amateur Night at the Apollo.

Grammy-nominated guitarist to perform with Aiken Symphony May 10

By Staff Report · 27 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Grammy-nominated guitarist to perform with Aiken Symphony May 10

The Aiken Symphony celebrates the finale of its 10th anniversary season with acclaimed classical guitarist and three-time Grammy nominee Mak Grgić.

Augusta Symphony to play ‘Star Wars’ score during showing of film

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Symphony to play ‘Star Wars’ score during showing of film

The Augusta Symphony will play the score of “Star Wars: A New Hope” on April 24-25 as the movie is shown on a large screen at the Miller.

Area musicians set for Jag Jam Saturday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Area musicians set for Jag Jam Saturday

The Jag Jam will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Augusta University.

Eric Benét flying high with own record label

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Eric Benét flying high with own record label

Eric Benét will be at the Bell Auditorium Saturday.

The Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience heads to Augusta University April 1

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on The Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience heads to Augusta University April 1

The Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience is part concert, dance party, and club night featuring original music that samples from classical and hip-hop—all presented in an underground setting like the New York scene that birthed hip-hop.

Local music students join Dallas Brass March 25 at USC Aiken

By Staff Report · 18 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Local music students join Dallas Brass March 25 at USC Aiken

The Dallas Brass will be featured as part of the University of South Carolina Aiken’s Cultural Series on March 25.

Film shot in Thomson stars Bluegrass legend, written by Aiken native

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Film shot in Thomson stars Bluegrass legend, written by Aiken native

Dan Tyminski, the winner of 14 Grammy Awards and a four-time Male Vocalist of the Year honoree by the International Bluegrass Music Association, stars in a film written by Aiken native Justin Wheelon and shot in Thomson.

Augusta native lends vocals to Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated recordings

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta native lends vocals to Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated recordings

Augusta native Jamal Moore has sung wit Beyonce on her rendition of “Jolene” on her Grammy Award-winning “Cowboy Carter” album, singing on the soundtrack of the film “Wicked” which has been nominated for an Academy Award.

Black history program features acclaimed musical artist and Augusta native

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Black history program features acclaimed musical artist and Augusta native

Music has opened countless doors around the world for Augusta native Damien Sneed.

Creative Impressions to perform Feb. 23

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Creative Impressions to perform Feb. 23

Creative Impressions will perform a free concert Sunday at the Augusta Museum of History.

‘Killer’ tribute highlights music of Queen

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Killer’ tribute highlights music of Queen

Killer Queen will be at the Bell Auditorium March 2.