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Larry Keel Experience, Dangermuffin & The Jugtime Ragband JULY 2 @ Terminal West!

1 Jul

Come on out TOMORROW NIGHT, JULY 2, for an absolutely amazing night of music.  Larry Keel Experience & Dangermuffin have mixed it up a few times before, and when you throw in the ragtime jazz sounds of The Jugtime Ragband, you have the perfect formula for a can’t miss show!  Hope to see ya there – special early start time, show will be over by midnight!  It’s the perfect start to our annual celebration of independence!  This show certainly has the feel of a HOOOOOOTENANNY!!!

Doors 7:00PM, Showtime 7:45PM, $14 ADV Purchase NOW!

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7:45PM  Jugtime Ragband

8:45PM  Dangermuffin

10:20PM  Larry Keel Experience

Enjoy this video from Larry Keel back in September of 2014 at Bluegrass Underground, Cumberland Caverns.  Incredible stuff, can’t wait ’til tomorrow!

Hootenanny News, Larry Keel, and more!

29 May

May 27 marked the official 17 year anniversary of the existence of TDawg Presents/TDawg’s Productions.  What a long strange trip it’s been indeed, and the may the second 17 years bring continued growth, stability, happiness, and the joy of bringing the shows that matter!  There have been many growing pains, incredible musical experiences, and the creation of friendships & relationships to last a lifetime.  Thanks for all the support for all these years, and when change happens, know that it’s a good thing!

Over the last 17 years, I have learned to keep my approach fresh.  With that in mind, TDawg Presents won’t be producing the fall edition of TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny this year so more energy is available to put into the other events already on the calendar, including the 5th Annual Atlanta’s Holiday Hootenanny ~ A Benefit for Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ~ scheduled for Sunday, December 20 at Terminal West and the spring Back Porch Hootenanny scheduled for April 1-2, 2016, at Cherokee Farms!  Please stay tuned for details on both as we move through the year!

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Terminal West & TDawg Present The Larry Keel Experience, Dangermuffin & The Jugtime Ragband

THU July 2, Doors 7:00PM, Showtime 8PM, $14 ADV Purchase NOW!

Terminal West and TDawg Presents are excited to bring you a hot, hot show to kick off your July 4 weekend featuring The Larry Keel ExperienceDangermuffin, and The Jugtime Ragband!  Mark your calendar for THURSDAY, JULY 2, for what promises to be a smokin’ night of absolutely stellar acoustic music, exploratory and traditional simultaneously while taking you on a journey from 20’s ragtime jazz to progressive acoustic music that embodies elements of old-school bluegrass, new grass, and folk-rock.  Personally, I am thrilled to have long-time buddies and shenanigan cohorts The Larry Keel Experience performing on the Terminal West stage.  This is a great room for them, and to add the skills and sounds of Dangermuffin to the night just makes this a rock solid night.  The addition of Atlanta’s own The Jugtime Ragband seals the deal as one helluva night.  Read more…

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Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 2, for the 8th Annual Jerry Day ATL at Terminal West!  Complete details coming soon, including lineup, two stage schedule, and advance tickets!  Last year was an absolute treat, and this year will be much of the same.  Come and celebrate the birthday of a true musical genius as we roll through the catalog, no repeats the entire day (and night)!

TDawg Presents The Duhks w/ special guests Bottom Dollar String Band, 4/30/15

23 Apr

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WHERE: Red Light Cafewith special guests Bottom Dollar String Band

TIME: Doors @ 7pm, Showtime 8pm, Duhks @ 9pm 

ADMISSION: $18 adv/$22 door ADVANCE TICKETS HERE
TDawg Presents is excited to bring internationally acclaimed performing artists The Duhks back to Atlanta!

“Canada’s premier neo-tradsters romp from world-beat to blues, urban-pop to old-timey, with wild-eyed invention, haunting traditionalism, and spine-rattling groove.” (Scott Alarik, The Boston Globe)

No band epitomizes the polyethnic strands of modern folk music better than The Duhks. Since forming in Winnipeg in 2001 The Duhks have created a dynamic blend of old-timey, French Canadian and Celtic music punched up with shades of blues, soul and driving Afro Cuban rhythms that leaves festival crowds on their feet.  Click Here to read more and click below to view a video of the title track from their latest recording, “Beyond the Blue.”

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Bottom Dollar String Band plays bluegrass from the hills of Central Texas.  With the release of their debut album, Appalachian Stars on Raw Copper Records, Austin, TX based Bottom Dollar String Band is cutting a new path in contemporary bluegrass music.  Entertaining audiences of all ages since 2011 they are earning a reputation for fusing old time instrumentals with contemporary bluegrass and beyond!

Dangermuffin: Friday Night Showcase (April 10) at TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny

16 Mar

TDawg Presents is excited to welcome the dynamic trio Dangermuffin to the 18th edition of TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny!  If you’ve not had a chance to familiarize yourself with them quite yet, this is your chance, and there promises to be a few special sit-ins that might happen along the way through two-set, 3 hour performance!  From Folly Beach, SC just outside of Charleston, their melodic sound represents three musicians bringing you something unique.  Dangermuffin has recently completed a run of shows with bluegrass buddies The Larry Keel Experience and is gearing up for an extremely busy festival season this year!  They  perform Friday night only, and you must have a two-night pass to see them. So plan on coming out Friday, get your campsite up, and hear that set which is just for YOU!

The two videos – “Cicada” and “Little Douglas” – are from a performance at The Pour House in Charleston.

Starbridge Event Center
396 Starbridge Rd.
Murrayville, GA 30564
(706) 344-2398

Advance Tickets are available NOW!  Help the event out by purchasing yours ahead of time.

FRI-SAT (April 10-11) $60ADV/$75 Gate

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SAT ONLY (April 11) $55 ADV/$65 Gate

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SAT DAY PASS (NO camping) ~ $50 GATE.  Kids 12 & under are admitted FREE!  Kids ages 13-16 $20 at gate.  NO DOGS PLEASE!

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TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny Only 5 Weeks Away!

3 Mar

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I don’t know about y’all but I’m sure ready for some fresh spring mountain air after the cold blasts that have been smothering us for the last month!  Makes me think even more about the upcoming Hootenanny on FRI & SAT April 10-11 in Murrayville, GA!  Old friends, new friends, family, AMAZING music, bonfires, and some jams sure to leave you at times wondering how you are so fortunate to be there to witness!  The 18th Edition of TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny is sure to be yet another gem, and I personally hope that you can make it on out!  Please see below for getting your advance tickets and viewing the latest schedule.  Please share this information with your masses!

FRI-SAT (April 10-11) $60ADV/$75 Gate

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SAT ONLY (April 11) $55 ADV/$65 Gate

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SAT DAY PASS (NO camping) ~ $50 GATE.  Kids 12 & under are admitted FREE!  Kids ages 13-16 $20 at gate.  NO DOGS PLEASE!

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Schedule (subject to change)

FRI APRIL 10
Tree Stage
Dangermuffin 8:30PM 11:30PM
SAT APRIL 11
Tree Stage
Blackberry Possum 12:00PM 1:00PM
The Higher Ground 1:45PM 3:15PM
Hair of the Dog 4:00PM 5:30PM
Jason Kenney 6:15PM 7:45PM
Packway Handle Band 8:30PM 10:00PM
Strung Like A Horse 10:30PM 12:00AM
MOMS Cabin Stage
MOMS Showcase 1:00PM 1:45PM
Gibson Wilbanks Band 3:15PM 4:00PM
Gibson Wilbanks Band 5:30PM 6:15PM
Mikhail Peterson & Friends 7:45PM 8:30PM

Recent Hootenanny Band Accolades!

29 Jan

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Dangermuffin put on an AMAZING show last Saturday night at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, GA!  Just prior to that night, they received notice that their latest effort, “Songs For The Universe”, is #2 on the Relix.com/Jambands.com Radio Charts!  Folks, if you’ve not yet caught on to this dynamic trio, now’s the time!  Expect a great Friday night Showcase at TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny #18 on April 10!

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The Higher Choir

The Higher Choir has been voted one of the Best Atlanta Bands of 2014!  These fellas are on the up and up for sure, having made MANY new friends on the Lynrd Skynrd Simple Man Cruise back in November!  Check out this great review from Axs.com in December!  Currently in the studio recording their first full length album w/ famed producer Jeff Tomei (Smashing Pumpkins, Matchbox 20), these fellas are gonna rock your afternoon away!

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Check out this great video supporting Jason Kenney’s latest effort “Turn Your Sorrow into Joy”.

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Advance Tickets are available NOW!  Help the event out by purchasing yours ahead of time.

FRI-SAT (April 10-11) $60ADV/$75 Gate

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SAT ONLY (April 11) $55 ADV/$65 Gate

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SAT DAY PASS (NO camping) ~ $50 GATE.  Kids 12 & under are admitted FREE!  Kids ages 13-16 $20 at gate.  NO DOGS PLEASE!

 

Final Lineup Additions for TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny + Schedule!

28 Jan

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TDawg Presents is excited to bring N. GA favorite Jason Kenney onto the lineup for Saturday evening, April 11!  Kenney is a Dahlonega native who has been impressing folks for quite a while now with his songwriting and musicianship, and you know he won’t disappoint in his own back yard!  In addition, please welcome a new band on the scene that features veterans of the circuit for many years calling themselves Blackberry PossumWildman Steve has brought former bandmate Brian Fowler (Bibb City Ramblers) as well as stellar Alabama guitarist Tony Brook into the mix for what promises to be one of those sets that you don’t want to miss!

Here’s a video of Jason Kenney and band in action at the Crimson Moon in Dahlonega.  Enjoy!

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My wife and I attended the Dangermuffin concert last Saturday night at Eddie’s Attic, witnessing one of the freshest, finest performance in quite a while!  Hard to believe it’s only three fellas up on stage.  Playing in front of a packed house, they created such an amazing groove that had folks standing and boogeyin’ where you’re usually sitting!  I personally can’t wait until their Friday Night Hootenanny Showcase at Starbridge on April 10!  It’s going to be a very special set, mark my words.

FRI-SAT (April 10-11) $60ADV/$75 Gate

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SAT ONLY (April 11) $55 ADV/$65 Gate

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SAT DAY PASS (NO camping) ~ $50 GATE.  Kids 12 & under are admitted FREE!  Kids ages 13-16 $20 at gate.  NO DOGS PLEASE!

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Schedule (subject to change)

FRI APRIL 10
Tree Stage
Dangermuffin 8:30PM 11:30PM
SAT APRIL 11
Tree Stage
Blackberry Possum 12:00PM 1:00PM
The Higher Ground 1:45PM 3:15PM
Hair of the Dog 4:00PM 5:30PM
Jason Kenney 6:15PM 7:45PM
Packway Handle Band 8:30PM 10:00PM
Strung Like A Horse 10:30PM 12:00AM
MOMS Cabin Stage
MOMS Showcase 1:00PM 1:45PM
Gibson Wilbanks Band 3:15PM 4:00PM
Gibson Wilbanks Band 5:30PM 6:15PM
Mikhail Peterson & Friends 7:45PM 8:30PM

TDawg Presents Secondhandhand Swagger/Major & The Monbacks 11/13!

10 Nov

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Where: The Red Light Cafe
Time: Doors 8pm, Showtime 9pm
Admission: $10 adv/$12 door

Come on out Thursday night for a rockin’ evening of Southern-flavored funk n’ soul y’all! I have to say that Secondhand Swagger is one of my favorite new bands in the Atlanta area, and they are sure to bring the house down! Led by frontwoman Abby Wren, this group is gonna bring IT and will have you gettin’ down!

Their counterparts, Major & The Monbacks, are from Norfolk, VA, and are widely recognized as one of the top old-school style soul bands in the region. This is their first time in the ATL so come on out and see for yourselves why there is such a stir about them up around the Virginia Beach area! You’re gonna be hearing some mighty fine horns this night. Awwwwww yeah!

Lineup Announcement for 4th Annual Atlanta’s Holiday Hootenanny!

28 Oct

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TDawg Presents is thrilled to announce the initial lineup for the 4th edition of Atlanta’s Holiday Hootenanny!  There will be just a handful of musicians added to this list in the next month or so, so stay tuned!  This concert is for a great cause in Atlanta Habitat for Humanity.  I personally have become more involved with Atlanta Habitat over the last few years indirectly through my catering work and very much feel the difference that this wonderful organization and the people involved make in a family’s life.

Venue: Terminal West at King Plow Arts Center

Admission: $25 adv/$30 door (advance tix available soon)

Door 6pm, Showtime 7pm, Silent Auction begins at 5:30pm in the Stationside Restaurant

LINEUP: Papa Mali, Col. Bruce Hampton, Delta Moon, Grant Green Jr., Rev. Jeff Mosier, Johnny Knapp, Yonrico Scott, Deep Blue Sun, Gaurav Malhotra, more TBA!!!

Emcee: From 97.1FM The River Kaedy Kiely, Wildman Steve

Ambassador of Good Will: Spike Brantley

Stay tuned for more information coming soon – PLEASE spread the good word, round up your friends and family for an absolutely incredible evening of music and fun, and all the while supporting Atlanta Habitat!  HOOT HOOT!!

Artist Showcase: Hannah Zale, Folk Soul Revival (performing at Red Light Cafe Sat 9/6)

4 Sep

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Doors 8pm, Showtime 9, PURCHASE TICKETS

Check out this dyamite, raw recording of a collaboration called The Pussywillows that features Hannah Zale and Carly Gibson.  Catch Hannah opening the show for Folk Soul Revival on Saturday night, September 6, at the Red Light Cafe, 553 Amsterdam Ave. in Atlanta, GA, starting shortly after 9pm.  You can also catch her at TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny on Saturday, September 20!

If you are open-minded and KNOW that Saturday night is going to be an incredible night of new music, you’ll be excited to join “The Congregation”, the rabid fan-base of Folk Soul Revival.  They certainly know a good thing when it hits them!  Enjoy this video of Folk Soul Revival tearing it up on the song “Jawbone Blues” off of their latest album Prompting the Dapperness