I'm With the Band - IMPORTANT UPDATE - Weekly Listings On Hold

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March 16

In light of the current recommendation by the CDC that any events of 50 or more people be cancelled for the next 8 weeks, and as a firm believer in social distancing to keep the most vulnerable members of our community safe, I can’t in good conscience continue to actively promote gatherings for live music during this time and I won’t be providing weekly live music listings unless/until this recommendation changes.

I understand that there are local venues with ample space or the ability to limit crowd capacity to make social distancing feasible, but I’m ceasing to promote across the board because I believe public health and safety is of utmost concern right now.

I hope you understand and appreciate your support. Let’s get this thing under control so we can be back in action soon!

In the meantime, I’ll be doing more to promote local musicians & bands via the I’m With the Band Facebook page by sharing their websites, any music for purchase or streaming, videos, podcast links, and live stream shares, so please follow there if you’re not already. I urge you to continue to support our venues that host live music and our musicians in any way you can. Buy their t-shirts and other merch, stream their music, get gift certificates, etc. Let’s do our best to help each other through this. 

Please be safe, music lovers. ✌🏻💗🎶

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Rainbow Island - Southern Grown Festival

Some of the best bands to every grace this area did so as part of the Southern Grown Festival. What a great concept. This year's festival was cancelled with an ABBA Cover band booked instead. After Queen and now ABBA I hope this isn't a trend.

The original concept behind "Southern Grown" was such a good one and connect with the area so well I
would hate to lose it.

What have you heard on the Future of Southern Grown?

Bob Wells 227 days ago

Southern Grown Festival

I agree about the caliber of bands & the wonderful events that have been part of the Southern Grown Festival. It has been one of the highlights of the year for us since its inception and it brought some of my absolute favorite musicians (and chefs) right here to my backyard. However, I will also say don’t disparage the tribute acts that have been brought in - the Queen tribute band was excellent and the concert sold out. ABBAMANIA also looks like it will be a fun show. I know Sea Island was in discussion about brining Southern Grown back in the future, so it hasn’t been ruled out entirely. Several of the people who founded the festival on both the culinary and music ends of the event are no longer with the resort, so we’ll just have to wait and see. I’m hopeful that it will make a return.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) 223 days ago

Local Music Venues

The other night we went to listen to a local band and the location acoustics were such it was impossible to appreciate the band. They were a great band. Since we have newly returned to the area we are uncertain as to locations on SSI that best provide a concert like music experience. What are some of the best venues for that purpose?

Bob Wells 249 days ago

Listening room setting

If you could tell me the location you visited & the band you saw, I can get a better idea of what you were dealing with for comparison. You can email me at imwiththebandssi@gmail.com directly with this info if you aren’t comfortable sharing here. A very nice indoor listening room type experience is The Blue Door in Downtown Brunswick.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) 248 days ago

Thank Kathi!

Kathi, thanks so much for posting all the music venues and events. We know everyone appreciates it.

Jim & Rich (from Morgan & Wagner) more than 1 year ago

You’re Welcome!

I appreciate your gratitude, gentlemen.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 1 year ago

You’re Welcome!

I appreciate your gratitude, gentlemen.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 1 year ago

Happy New Year Kathi!!

Thanks for the past year keeping us all informed on our diverse music scene in the Golden Isles and look forward to more this year! Greetings to all your EIL gang - Cheers, Huntley 🎸🌎✌️

Huntley more than 1 year ago

Thanks, Huntley!

Happy New Year! Here's to much more fantastic music in 2019!

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 1 year ago

Merry Christmas

Thank you for keeping us informed of what music is happening here and the surrounding areas. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Linda Gantt more than 1 year ago

Merry Christmas to you!

You’re welcome! And happy holidays to you too!

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 1 year ago

Live at the Blue Door

Your blog turned us on to a great new venue in Brunswick, Live at the Blue Door. We saw 2 bands: The Conni Laine Band and the Chicago tribute group, Chi-Town. Both were great and the venue is superior with excellent acoustics and sound. To top it off the owners and hosts Conni & Enzo are fun and attentive. Thanks for keeping our community aware of what is going on. Everyone should check out Live at the Blue Door.

Robert more than 1 year ago

This is my favorite blog ever

Over 3 years ago, I commented that I love this site. I just want you to know that I still love it! I look at it every week to see what's going on. Thank you for keeping this up each week. We appreciate your time and dedication!

Sandra Paquin more than 1 year ago

Thank you!

Thank you so much for your continued support! We appreciate our loyal followers & value your feedback!

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 1 year ago

Music Genre?

Would be REALLY helpful to know what type of music is being played, otherwise this is meaningless to those not from this area.

Jami more than 1 year ago

Done:)

That's kind of hard to do sometimes because we don't always have info about bands, but I've created a separate page listing the local bands/genres that I'll include with the weekly blog, and I've done my best to put the info in this week's blog for you too.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 1 year ago

Halloween parties???

Who’s having adult costume parties around Brunswick /St. Simons?

Amy more than 1 year ago

Posting Halloween Happenings List on Home Page

Just compiled a list of Halloween parties, Fall Festivals, etc., but I'm sure more will be popping up as we get closer. Gotta get through GA-FL festivities first!

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 1 year ago

Maggie and Jackson

Type music?

Lynn Schofield more than 1 year ago

Music genre

According to GIAHA, they're a husband-wife duo from Savannah who perform their own unique blend of jazz and salsa.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 1 year ago

Red Shed Band

What’s the latest with the Red Shed Band? We haven’t seen any postings on them in a long while.

Bob more than 1 year ago

Band Updates

I don't have any info about the band, and only post what they share. As far as I know they've been playing at Island Jerk Shak in Brunswick every Thursday night.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 1 year ago

Name of the Band?

We cannot remember the name of a band. We saw them twice at Palm Coast Cafe. I think the name was Ambrosis or Ambrosius...? It was a woman singer and piano player. Jam Band. Do you know who they are or the name of the band? Do they still play? They are amazing!!

Whitney more than 1 year ago

Michaele Hannemann

Ambrosius no longer exists, but you can catch Michaele & the Ambiguous playing around town & that’s your girl. She also performs solo & guests with other bands pretty frequently.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 1 year ago

Michaele Hannemann

Thank you so much Kathi!

Whitney more than 1 year ago

You’re welcome.

Sometimes I know stuff. 😊

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 1 year ago

Thank you!

Just want to say thanks for keeping the Live Music Blog alive. It’s a great service to this region.

Robert more than 1 year ago

You’re welcome!

We think the great variety of live music here is part of what makes the Golden Isles Community special and are happy to share it. Glad it’s appreciated.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 1 year ago

Daytime live music

Any daytime venues, i.e. coffee shops providing live music

Claudia more than 2 years ago

Comprehensive listings

These listings cover any and all music we are told about by our local musicians and the area venues. Daytime live music is rare, and usually in summer/fall on weekends.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 2 years ago

Ukulele players

Where do the Golden Island Strummers practice and when?

Diane Weiglein more than 2 years ago

I don't know.

I don't have any info about the Golden Isles Strummers practice or performance schedules. They do have a website: www.gistrummers.com.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 2 years ago

Swamp Town Get Down festival

http://georgiamusic.org/7th-annual-swamptown-getdown/

Judi Thomas more than 3 years ago

Thanks

I already know all about this Judi & will be sharing it as it gets closer.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 3 years ago

jams?

fiddle, banjo, harp player here for 11 days.

tom more than 3 years ago

Try Open Mic Nights.

Hey Tom. You might want to check out the Open Mic night at Palm Coast Coffee on SSI on Monday nights or other open mic opportunities listed in here.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 3 years ago

how do I find the kind of music they play... Im looking to book someone for Christmas party and the Island Newcomers range 50-80yrs..

I need some direction and we don't have a lot of money>>>

Lila Magbee more than 3 years ago

Music genres

Hi, Lila. Email me at kathi@elegantislandliving.net if you have questions. Most of the local bands here have Facebook pages & samples of their music on there, but I can definitely help you if needed. ~Kathi Williams

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 3 years ago

Gram Parsons Guitar Pull

Thank you, Kathi!

Uncle Dave Griffin more than 3 years ago

You're welcome, Dave.

Consistently great event celebrating the life and legacy of a Georgia boy whose musical influence was deeper than many people realize. Here's to Gram!

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 3 years ago

Music genre

Which bands play country?

Thomas more than 3 years ago

Country

Well, what actually constitutes "country" music is up for debate, but Brent Browning, who's in town & playing at Village Inn & Pub Friday & Saturday (8/25-26), lives in Nashville & has a regular gig at Tootsies, so you might want to check him out. Half Mile Bridge also does some country. Pine Box Dwellers do Americana/Southern Rock/blues/country. Skeeter Truck does country/bluegrass.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 3 years ago

Half Mile Bridge

Half Mile Bridge plays hit from Country, Rock, Blues, Funk spanning the years of favorites.

Jody Frost more than 3 years ago

Fiddle players on the isles?

Any bands with fiddle players that we can enjoy locally?

Chris H more than 4 years ago

Good question

Mountain Oyster String Band may have a fiddle in their repertoire, but I'm not sure. The bands I know who did are no longer playing. There is good bluegrass/folk/Americana band from Savannah who will be playing at Mullet Bay tonight (Friday) - City Hotel, and I thought they might, but it looks like they're mandolin, banjo, upright bass & guitar.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 4 years ago

Fiddle/violin yes

Take Two Music Duet. Violin and guitar playing swing tunes, tango, Latin and other varieties.

Jeff more than 4 years ago

Take Two Music Duet

Does Take Two play locally at public venues or only private bookings?

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 4 years ago

18th Annual Gram Parsons Guitar Pull

Thank you so much, Kathi, for plugging the festival and the talented artists who make it a wonderful weekend!

Uncle Dave Griffin more than 4 years ago

You're welcome!

Happy to promote the festival & all the artists involved. Hope there's a great turnout! If I'm not there in person, I'll definitely be there in spirit.

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 4 years ago

Music schedule

Kathi... Coming to SSI this coming Saturday from Ohio with our whole family. This is so great to know who is playing when and where... Thanks for your efforts!

Tim Redman more than 4 years ago

Thanks!

Appreciate the kind words, Tim! We've got some great music out there this weekend! I hope to be out & about enjoying some too!

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 4 years ago

List

Great job with this Kathi

Tom Connolly more than 4 years ago

Thanks!

Thank you, Tom Connolly!

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 4 years ago

Love It

I use this weekly to see who is going to be playing and where. You have made it so easy to find out what's going on. Thank you!

Renee Stotler more than 5 years ago

Thanks!

Thanks, Renee! That's what I like to hear!

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 5 years ago

A Great Resource!

Thank you for making it so easy to find and support live, local music!

toi more than 5 years ago

Excellent site!

As a music lover, I pull this up every time me family feels like going out! I hope & expect that this will help our local businesses & musicians alike. Thank you very much!

Sandra Paquin more than 5 years ago

Thank you!

Thank you, Sandra. As I've said, it's my own love of music that led me to create "I'm With the Band," so I'm always glad to hear it's appreciated and that people are using it to find the local music. ~KW

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 5 years ago

Thank you!!

Thank you Kathy for making this info available. Know it takes time and effort to keep up with local music. Took me a while stumbling around other sites to find out what was going on in the Brunswick/SSI area for this upcoming weekend. Good music options for evening activities is a huge criteria in selecting weekend get away places. Your blog will make it so much easier to schedule many return visits. Hope the local tourism folks appreciate your work. Thank you, thank you!

LBD more than 5 years ago

Glad you like the blog!

Thanks so much for the positive feedback. I think we have some wonderful local musicians and terrific venues that support them and bring in other fantastic artists, so it's important to get that word out. It's part of what makes this community special and I love to celebrate it. Glad that it's appreciated!

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 5 years ago

thank you for the info Kathi

It's great to know that someone still supports local talent

Jewel Harvey more than 5 years ago

Kathi

Hat's off to the lovely and talented Kathi Williams, for all she does for the arts and particularly live music in the Golden Isles. It's a massive undertaking that we sometimes take for granted. Thanks Miss Kathi!

Mark Douglas more than 6 years ago

Thank you!

Thank you for the kind words, Mark Douglas. We have so many talented musicians in the Golden Isles and such a great local music scene that I think it's important to share the info and get people out there to support and appreciate it! Keep on rockin'!

Kathi (elegantislandliving.net) more than 6 years ago

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