#70 - Rachel Ammons

Patti Steel, a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and instrumental piece of the NW Arkansas music community, joins us on the podcast to discuss her upcoming shows at George's Majestic Lounge. We also dive into the creation of her band, he past projects, and her experience stepping into writing and performing her material. 

Patti Steel - https://pattisteel.com/

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On this episode, Gary Hutchison joins us to talk some history! We dive into his start into music, playing guitar and songwriting, and his travels that led him to his journey with Oreo Blue, and more. Gary has been a beloved and respected member of the region's music community for a long time, performing at venues EVERYWHERE and a staple at Bikes Blues and BBQ, and multiple more festivals. We dove into his start on guitar, his bands through the 70's & 80's, and some of the paths that he took to build a multi-decade career in the music industry.

Gary Hutchison - https://www.facebook.com/GaryLeeHutchison/

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Cole Birmingham joins us to chat about his band, Cole Birmingham Band, and other town projects. Cole has been everywhere in Northwest Arkansas over the last couple of years, and if you are out and about enough, you may see him wearing multiple hats. We talked about his move to the area, his songwriting process of starting with horn charts, and his thoughts on our music community.

Cole Birmingham Band - https://www.instagram.com/cbbofficialmusic/

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Anthony Ball returns to the podcast to talk about The Music Depot, a new music venue by Music Moves located in downtown Rogers, Arkansas. We also chatted about his new band, Cowboy Mania, and what inspired him to create a new country music project. Anthony has been moving and shaking and is a shining light in the NW Arkansas music community!

The Music Depot - www.musicdepotnwa.com
Cowboy Mania at George's Majestic Lounge - https://stubs.net/tickets/5306/cowboy-mania-party

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Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
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On this episode, we are joined by Kelly Rich, leader of the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition, an initiative to provide a voice for downtown businesses, help curate and propose future events, community building, and so much more that is covered. We had the opportunity to hear Kelly's approach to her position and her journey to NW Arkansas via Jacksonville and Shreveport, Louisiana. We look forward to seeing what Kelly helps building within our community!

Fayetteville Flyer article on Kelly Rich: https://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2023/05/12/downtown-fayetteville-coalition-to-host-first-event-during-joe-martin-stage-race/

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Chris Moore, founder and owner of East Hall Recording, joins us to talk about his almost 20 years operating a recording studio in Fayetteville, AR. We talked about some of the projects there at the studio, recording during the pandemic, how Chris got the recording bug, and more!

East Hall Studio - www.easthall.com

George's Majestic Lounge
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Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
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Randall Shreve returns to the podcast to discuss his upcoming album and new single, "Pretty Little Freaks." We took a super deep dive into Randall's writing process with his band and why this album is different for him, and we even delve into his approach to time management as a full-time musician. Randall also performs as Freddie in the Fabulous Freddie Mercury Tribute, which has been EVERYWHERE and sells out venues and theaters nationwide. We got to hear his approach to juggling these two unbelievable bands.

Listen to "Pretty Little Freaks" here: https://open.spotify.com/track/70XFxXS9iRe8m47dxqRIva?si=c5bb60b210bd4a9b
Randall Shreve - www.randallshreve.com

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Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
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Colton and Scott from 90lb Wrench come on the program to talk about their upcoming date at George's Majestic Lounge, as well as a deep dive into their 15+ year history in Northwest Arkansas, their upcoming return to Rocklahoma this year. 2023 is looking GREAT for this rock staple of our region.

90Lb Wrench - www.90lbwrenchofficial.com

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
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Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
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The Brook and The Bluff describe themselves as an "evocative blend of vocal harmony, soulful air, and groovitational pull." Those that know the band knows this to be very accurate. Joseph, the songwriter & frontman for the band, joins us on the George's Live Podcast to talk about their upcoming concert on April 20th, as well as share his experiences on the road, and we dive into performing at festivals with their heroes.

The Brook and The Bluff - https://www.brookandbluff.com/
Tickets for April 20th at George's Majestic Lounge - https://stubs.net/tickets/5046/the-brook-and-the-bluff

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Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
Hosted by Travis Smith (@Beatsbytravis)

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On this episode, Michael and Chris from the Fansub app join us to talk about their platform and how they are helping artist and fans engage with one another. The app features a lot of features from streaming, to tour dates, biographies, press kits, and more. Fansub is also presenting a showcase on December 7, 2022 at George's with talent from multiple genres. We dive into the creation of the app, its features, and we discuss the music industry at large.

Fansub: https://fansub.live/

George's Majestic Lounge
Full calendar & Tickets at https://www.georgeslive.com
IG/FB/Tik Tok: @georgesmajesticlounge
Twitter: @GeorgesMajestic
Hosted by Travis Smith (@Beatsbytravis)

This podcast is sponsored by Backwoods Rags. Type in promo code: GEORGES to receive 20% off your purchase at www.backwoodsrags.com

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