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2/20/08: GA Music Hall of Fame's Spring 2008 Live @ Five Series Joins First Friday Activities
The Spring 2008 run of Live @ Five, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame's signature concert series, joins the many activities surrounding First Friday in downtown Macon. Live @ Five takes place March 7, April 4 and May 2 inside the museum's main exhibit hall with performances by a variety of Georgia musicians.
download full press release 1/31/08: Hall of Fame Celebrates Black History Month with Peanut Butter Jelly Jam
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame announces its 2008 Peanut Butter and Jelly Jam program in commemoration of Black History Month.
download full press release 1/25/08: Georgia Music Hall of Fame Earns Award for Otis Redding Exhibition
On Jan. 25, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame received the "Museum Exhibition of the Year" Award by the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries (GAMG) for Otis Redding: I've Got Dreams to Remember. The Category 1 Award (over $100,000) recognized the Macon-based museum "for excellence in collaboration and creativity in portraying the visionary spirit of a Georgia native son."
download full press release 12/10/07: Memorial Reception to Recognize 40th Anniversary of Otis Redding’s Passing
(Macon, GA) – On Dec. 10, 2007, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame will host a memorial reception in honor of Otis Redding, who died on Dec. 10, 1967. To commemorate Redding’s love of Macon and commitment to his community, the reception will be open free to the public from 7 – 9 p.m. with the exhibit, Otis Redding: I’ve Got Dreams to Remember, on display. A brief program will be held at 7:30 p.m. with a performance by The Crawford Ensemble and remarks from Macon Mayor C. Jack Ellis; Macon Mayor-Elect Robert Reichert; and Bill Thompson, Deputy Commissioner, Film, Video and Music Office, Ga. Department of Economic Development.
download full press release 9/25/07: 2nd Annual Collector's Day Slated For Last Weekend of Oct.
"Swap Meet" event features Guitar Road show, Georgia music collectors, and meet-and-greet with Fred Gretsch
(Macon, Ga.) The Georgia Music Hall of Fame's signature "swap meet" event returns October 27 & 28. The two day event features a special traveling Guitar Roadshow, a meet-and-greet with Gretsch Enterprise president Fred Gretsch and a gallery of Georgia music vendors and collectors. Regular museum admission applies. A visit to the museum's main exhibit hall is included in the event price.
download full press release 9/1/07: Major Exhibition and Musical Tribute Commemorate 40th Anniversary of Otis Redding's Passing in his Hometown of Macon, Georgia
(Macon, GA) - On Sept. 14, 2007, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon unveils Otis Redding: I've Got Dreams to Remember, the first major exhibition to celebrate the life and artistry of one of the greatest popular singers and performers of the 20th century. Also on Sept. 14, a musical tribute concert, "An Evening of Respect...The Legacy Continues," will feature Dexter and Otis Redding III, the Macon Symphony Orchestra, The Bar-Kays, Taj Mahal and other special guests performing Redding's songs at the stately Grand Opera House in downtown Macon.
download full press release 8/20/07: 2007 Georgia Music Week Line-Up Announced
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame announces the line-up for this year's Georgia Music Week celebration. The festivities begin Sat., Sept. 8, with the 29th Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Banquet and continue Sept. 10-14 with FREE daily luncheon concerts during the museum's 10th Annual Brown Bag Boogie.
download full press release 8/15/07: Live at Five Fall 2007 Concert Series Announced
(Macon, Ga.) The Georgia Music Hall of Fame announces the fall 2007 season of the Live at Five happy hour concert series at the Cox Capitol Theatre. The concert series begins on Tues., Oct. 2, and will continue every Tuesday throughout the month of October. Tickets can be purchased for the entire series or for individual concerts.
download full press release 8/1/07: Nationally Syndicated Radio Show To Broadcast Live From GMHF
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Nationally Syndicated Radio Show To Broadcast Live From Georgia Music Hall of Fame
(Macon, Ga.) The Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Power 107.1 FM will host a live broadcast of the nationally syndicated Russ Parr Morning Show on August 13, 2007. As part of the 7th Annual Russ Parr Back to School Tour, the "Russ Bus" will be on-site from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. The live show will feature appearances and performances by Soulja Boy, Cupid, B5, Al Fatz, Alliance, Young Berg, Eric Darnell and Kin Folks. During the morning broadcast, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame will open doors to the public at 7 a.m. and offer a $5 early bird special until 10 a.m.
A former stand-up comedian with over 20 years experience in the entertainment and recording industry, Parr has sold millions of pop music parody albums and appeared in numerous commercials and films. Now the host of one of the nations highest rated radio morning shows, Parr is heard across the nation in over 30 cities including Washington DC, Detroit, Richmond, Raliegh, Shreveport, Indianapolis and Cincinnati.
Macon's new Power 107.1 is a young, urban contemporary formatted station. The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is located at 200 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Macon and is open 9 - 5 Monday through Saturday and 1 - 5 on Sundays. For more information, call 888-GA-ROCKS, (478) 751-3334 or visit www.georgiamusic.org.
6/22/07: Friends of Georgia Music Festival Inc. Presents 29th Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards on Sept 8
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame will induct R&B performer Usher, Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, songwriter Mylon LeFevre, Jazz artist Freddy Cole and studio pioneer Babs Richardson on Saturday, September 8, 2007 during the 29th Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Show. Singer/songwriter Johnta Austin will also receive the 2007 Bill Lowery Horizon Award which recognizes "up and coming" talent with significant ties to the State of Georgia. The ceremony will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center at 6:30 p.m. in the Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom.
download full press release 3/22/07: Georgia Music Hall of Fame First Friday Event Celebrates R.E.M.
In commemoration of R.E.M.'s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 12, 2007, and into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame on Sept. 16, 2006, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame presents First Friday Around the Sun: A Celebration of R.E.M. on Fri., June 1, 2007. The free event takes place from 6-10 p.m. at the museum, located at 200 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in downtown Macon.
download full press release 3/5/07: Live at Five
Live at Five, the popular happy-hour concert series presented by the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, kicks off its spring series on Tues., April 3, at the Cox Capitol Theatre. Tickets are available for for individual shows ($5 museum member/$7 general public) or the entire series ($25 museum members/$30 general public). Tickets can be purchased in advance by phone through Mercer University's box office at 478-301-5470, online at www2.mercer.edu/theGrand/, in person at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Music Store or at the door on day of show.
download full press release 1/8/07: 8th Annual Peanut Butter & Jelly Jam
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame celebrates Black History Month by presenting its 8th Annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Jam luncheon concert series. The shows will be held daily at noon, Mon., Feb. 12, through Fri., Feb. 16, in the museum's 3rd floor Macon Room. Admission is one canned good to benefit local charities. Music lovers are encouraged to bring their lunches to enjoy during each live performance.
download full press release 11/13/06: Buddy Greene Returns to Play Christmas Concert
Celebrate the holiday season at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame's annual Buddy Greene concert Friday, Dec. 8, at 8 p.m. at the Douglass Theatre in downtown Macon. Hear Buddy Greene perform Christmas classics and originals penned by Greene. Greene's most popular Christmas original, "Mary, Did You Know," has been covered by artists including Kenny Rogers, Clay Aiken, Natalie Cole and Reba McEntire.
download full press release 8/22/06: Macon Music & Heritage Festival Joins Georgia Music Week Lineup
In a move that makes September an even more jam-packed month in the city of Macon, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame announces that the Macon Music and Heritage Festival will be held Sept. 15-17, during Georgia Music Week.
download full press release 8/7/06: Georgia Music Hall of Fame Hosts Annual Luncheon Concerts
Details on Georgia Music Week and other upcoming events for Fall, 2006 through Spring, 2007.
download full press release 5/17/06: Music Hall Announces Gretsch Guitar Art Exhibit
Guit-Art! features 22 Gretsch guitars that have been embellished by students from Bibb County public schools and Georgia musicians and artists.
download full press release 5/4/06: Lisa Love Named Director of Georgia Music Hall of Fame & Museum
"We are confident that with Lisa's background and passion, she is the person who can move the Georgia Music Hall of Fame forward, enhancing the visitor experience, expanding the range of services and implementing an active development program," Commissioner Lesser said.
download full press release 4/26/06: Georgia Music Hall Inductee Dies at 66
Phil Walden, a southern rock pioneer, put Macon, Georgia on the map as a major southern rock hub.
download full press release 4/14/06: Middle Georgia Museums Partner in May Event
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame is collaborating with the newly renovated Old Governor's Mansion in Milledgeville in presenting a program on music of the Civil War on Saturday, May 13, at 6 p.m.
download full press release 3/27/06: Georgia Music Hall of Fame to induct star-studded group of Georgians
The 28th Annual Awards Banquet, to be held Saturday, Sept. 16 in Atlanta, will recognize five artists who have made significant contributions to Georgia's music industry. This year's inductees are R.E.M, Gregg Allman, Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri, and Felice Bryant.
download full press release 3/1/06: Live at Five Concert Series Begins Next Month
For six consecutive Tuesday evenings, enjoy live music and a good time in a smoke-free environment. The concert series begins 5:30 p.m. on April 4 and concludes May 9.
download full press release 2/28/06: Capricorn Rhythm Section and Bonnie Bramblett
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame presents a southern rock concert event scheduled for Saturday, March 25 at Nashville Station. The Capricorn Rhythm Section, who played a sell-out show at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame last fall, will be joined by Bonnie Bramlett.
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