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NEW from The Atlanta Rhythm Section:
Time Machine
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A.R.S. Visits The Big Chicken
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 We love playing in Atlanta! Even though, Marietta is outside of I-285 Atlanta’s perimeter highway, northwest of the city and fifty years ago, Marietta would have been considered way out in the country. Nowadays, with a Major League baseball stadium and all the hustle and bustle of urban life, this once sleepy suburb has definitely become part of Atlanta. Since 1963, The Big Chicken has held watch over a major Marietta intersection. It has been a beacon to visitors of the area and fried chicken lovers alike, becoming one of Georgia’s most recognized landmarks.
Another Marietta mainstay is the Strand Theatre. The original Strand Theatre built in 1914 was destroyed by a fire in 1929. Rebuilt on the square and opening September 24, 1934, the theatre would endure economic swings, changing times and more fire! If a contract to demolish the theatre had been accepted in the mid 1980’s, Stand Theatre would be no more. Fortunately, the community that grew up around this amazing venue knew she should not be erased from the memories of coming generations.
The Strand has been a movie house, house of worship, live music venue, even a clothing store and for many years sat empty and neglected. In 2002 a real push to bring the Strand back began with the creation of Friends of the Strand. A massive renovation was undertaken in 2004 magically reversing years of neglect and questionable improvements. It took incredible effort and support from many Marietta residents, namely Rachel and Earl Smith, successful local business owners and civic leaders, whose names the theatre now proudly include on its stately marquis.
For tickets to our April 18 show and more info about The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre...CLICK HERE
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Join Us Out On The Road In Your Town!
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 Yup, traveling can get a little old. Air travel certainly has lost its luster. Wasn’t flying sexy at one time? Well, coming out to see y’all and playing the music we love with people we love NEVER gets old. That totally makes our travels and time away from home worthwhile and worth more than the few dollars we earn, way more. And Yes! We really are a rock’n’roll band that truly love one another!
Nearing nostalgia act status at this point in our history, playing in the many historic theatres we visit seems appropriate. The effort to restore these century-old venues and the pride they return to their community are amazing! It’s delightful imagining these spaces back in the day, the audience wearing suits and ties, dresses, hats and hairdos. The first dates and the cool cars lined up out front. The place a community would gather to be entertained and share time together. The Fox Theatre in Tucson, Arizona and the Lyric Theatre in Stuart, Florida are on opposite sides of our vast country yet share much history. Both venues began as vaudeville theatres and silent movie houses in 1930 and 1926 respectfully. Both would see this great nation change in a myriad of ways. And fortunate for us and generations to come, both SURVIVED. Of the multitude of small theatres that once served our population very few have made it into the new millennium. We are happy to report that with your support many of those survivors are once again thriving and important pieces of their community.
 We don’t get to northern New Jersey or northern Michigan often. So if that’s where your town is, don’t miss our visit this summer. Join us and Orleans on June 27 in Augusta, NJ at the Sussex County Fairgrounds for the 15th Annual Rock Ribs and Ridges Fest. Looks like y’all are having a party up there! On July 26, we head WAY on up the mitten to Charlevoix, Michigan for the Venetian Festival. Looks like a beautiful spot on a big ole lake and a spot somebody might do some fishing!
Check Our News Page for All of Our Upcoming Shows!! Click HERE!!
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Sadly, We No See Hiawassee...Oh No! And Alberta Too?!
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Dang it! Our April 26 show at Anderson Music Hall at The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds has been cancelled and everyone in the band is very disappointed. We absolutely love playing this legendary venue and have many great memories visiting this beautiful spot on Chatuge Lake and hanging out with all the amazing folks of Towns County. Regretfully, our time spent shopping for western wear in Gainesville may have had something to do with it. We’re SO sorry Hilda!
Our show at River Cree Casino in Enoch, AB on May 17, has also been cancelled due to a disappointing logistics snafu with one of the bands. We were really looking forward to seeing this part of Canada when it’s not ten below and snowing like it was on our last visit to this awesome casino. It has a hockey rink! And poutine! This had the makings for a great show with our friends Firefall, Orleans and troublemakers Pure Prairie League on the bill. WOW! That coulda been BIG fun!
Please, let the River Cree Casino and Anderson Music Hall know y’all would like to see these shows rescheduled. We’d LOVE to see that happen.
For All The Great Events at Anderson Music Hall and Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds CLICK Here....
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Thanks Bruce!
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Our long lonnnngtime booking agent, Bruce Houghton, recently announced his retirement. All of us in ARS send heartfelt thanks to our friend for his valiant effort over the years.
Enjoy your retirement Bruce! You earned it!
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Imposter Bass Player Alert!
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There is a Facebook profile impersonating our bass player, Justin, that has been soliciting funds from our fans. Please! Do NOT send any money to this bogus entity! It is NOT really Justin.
Justin currently does not and in fact has never participated on any social media platform. Not that he is completely antisocial; more like he is socio-technophobic and would much rather just talk to you. For many years, Justin has been writing a majority of the copy for this homepage and is currently referring to himself uncomfortably in third person. WUT!!??
“Hello cyberspace and all my friends who inhabit it! TTYS J”
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"The Atlanta Rhythm Section : The Authorized History" - Is Now Available!
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Seasoned, southern author, Willie G. Moseley, has written an in-depth book about The Atlanta Rhythm Section. Years of research and extensive interviews are infused into the first and only authorized history of the band. A native and current resident of Alabama, Mr. Moseley effortlessly weaves the story of a band whose roots are so close to his own.
Atlanta Rhythm Section’s background is a history lesson of the music scene in the South during the 60’s. Mr. Moseley details how Buddy Buie assembled a core group of incredibly talented southern musicians and developed the creative environment that enabled the ensemble to flourish and truly craft some amazing work. Buddy made real his dream of forming a super group to use as a vehicle for his songwriting skills, musical vision and business acumen. Mr. Buie’s efforts played out like an expertly conducted symphony and crescendo when Atlanta Rhythm Section’s mainstream success peaked in the late 70’s.
What goes up..., well, you can read the rest of that story too. Mr. Moseley’s book delves into the struggles that follow the band’s Top 40 success. He trails the band’s twists and turns throughout the new millennium up to the present day. Published by Schiffer Publishing and available through many online retailers, “The Atlanta Rhythm Section : The Authorized History” is Mr. Moseley’s thirteenth book. A senior writer of Vintage Guitar Magazine, he is News Editor emeritus for The Tallassee Tribune.
LOOK for "The Atlanta Rhythm Section : The Authorized History" at your favorite retailer.
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A.R.S. Releases 2-Disc CD: "One From the Vaults"
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Often described as a more radio-friendly version of Lynyrd Skynyrd or the Allman Brothers, the Atlanta Rhythm Section was one of many Southern Rock bands to hit the upper reaches of the charts during the late `70s. Hailing from the small town of Doraville, Georgia, the beginning of the Atlanta Rhythm Section can be traced back to 1970. It was then that a local recording studio was opened, Studio One, and the remnants of two groups (the Candymen and the Classics Four), became the studio's house band. One of the facility's head figures, Buddy Buie, soon began assembling the session band. After playing on several artists' recordings, it was decided to take the band a step further and make the group of players a real band, leading to the formation of the Atlanta Rhythm Section. This collection contains 10 tracks previously unavailable on compact disc.
Liner Note Author: Bill Dahl.
Recording information: Atlanta, GA (1977); Chandler, NC (1977); Cleveland, OH (1977); London, England (1977); NYC, NY (1977); Pittsburgh, PA (1977); Tokyo, Japan (1977); Atlanta, GA (1978); Chandler, NC (1978); Cleveland, OH (1978); London, England (1978); NYC, NY (1978); Pittsburgh, PA (1978); Tokyo, Japan (1978); Atlanta, GA (1981); Chandler, NC (1981); Cleveland, OH (1981); London, England (1981); NYC, NY (1981); Pittsburgh, PA (1981); Tokyo, Japan (1981).
Personnel: Rodney Justo, Andy Anderson , Ronnie Hammond (vocals); Dave Anderson (guitars, background vocals); Steve Stone (guitars); J.R. Cobb, Barry Bailey (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Dean Daughtry (piano, organ); Robert Nix (drums, percussion); Roy Yeager, R.J. Vealey, Jim Keeling (drums) Paul 'TheMan' Goddard (bass).
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ARS Releases Time Machine
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2 CDS / 32 TRACKS , 7 PREVIOUSLY RELEASED STUDIO TRACKS, 6 PREVIOUSLY RELEASED LIVE TRACKS. Authorized by the Atlanta Rhythm Section!
Disc One, features album Deep Cuts and previously Unreleased Studio Recordings. Disc Two features live performances of their Greatest Hits over the decades. 1. Georgia Pines (The Candymen) 2. Lonely Eyes (The Candymen) 3. Stormy (Noah’s Ark) 4. Love Me Just A Little (Sometime) 5. Will I Live On? 6. Alien (Acoustic) 7. Stone Cold Hit (Previously Unreleased) 8. High Time (Previously Unreleased) 9. Longing For A Feeling (Previously Unreleased) 10. Sleep With One Eye Opened (Justo Vocal) 11. What’s Up Wid Dat? (Previously Unreleased) 12. You Ain’t Seen Nothing 13. I Don’ Want To Grow Old Alone (Hammond Vocal) 14. Voodoo (Acoustic) 15. Long Distance Love (Previously Unreleased) 16. Conversation (Hammond & Justo Vocal) 17. When (Previously Unreleased) 18. Two Note Boogie (Previously Unreleased) 19. Back Up Against The Wall (Atlanta '78) 20. Sky High (Pittsburgh '77) 21. Homesick (NYC ’81) 22. Champagne Jam (Tokyo ’78) 23. Jukin’ (Munich ’83) 24. Large Time (Munich ’83) 25. Angel (Pittsburgh ’77) 26. I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight (Tokyo ’78) 27. Jam (Atlanta ‘ 78) 28. Spooky (Tokyo ’78) 29. Boogie Smoogie (Cleveland ’78) 30. Mixed Emotions (Atlanta ’96) 31. Imaginary Lover (NYC ’96) 32. So In To You (London ’78) |
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