This week we have Brian Martin, general manager of the Augusta Entertainment Complex. Brian manages the Bell Auditorium and James Brown Arena here in Augusta. We talk all about his history with concerts and live entertainment as well as the upcoming events right here in Augusta.

You find all the upcoming events and information on how to get tickets at: https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com/

You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents

Today on ALMA Presents, we talk to a new band forming in Augusta with a LOT of familiar faces: The Dusty Angels.

They haven't released their first album yet, so we got a sneak peak at 2 of their upcoming songs: My Old Friends & Everything's a Country Song

Here's their lineup:

• Jarrett Acosta on Bass
• Luke Amerson on Drums
• AJ Howell Singing & Guitar
• Taylor Swann Pedal Steel
• Keith Peterson Electric Guitar
• Henry Wynn Fiddle 

Learn more about Jarrett's Boondocks Farms: https://www.boondockfarms.com/

Today on ALMA, we talk to Josh Pierce from the Josh Pierce Group and Guns for Hire. We talk all things from his early influences to starting off playing at a bookstore to best practices for local artists. Live in studio, Josh plays a song that he composed last year called Stand Up.

Connect with Josh:

• Facebook: Josh Pierce Music
• YouTube: @joshpiercemusic6526 

You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents

Want to listen to the Afroman song that mentions Augusta? (It's Explicit!)

https://open.spotify.com/track/2DP4O6Usshp8qW7KDXmCMI?si=f7b7010ab5aa44c3

https://music.apple.com/us/album/trip/33902887?i=33902493

This week we have amazing local rapper Freedom Black. We talk all about his journey to music from New York to Georgia back to New York again. We’re also getting into how he came to Augusta, his residency at Soul Bar, and the future of his career.

Make sure you come out to the Soul Bar on January 26th and every last Thursday of the month in 2023 to hear some amazing artists.

You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents

We have an Augusta legend in the studio this week Drake White, photographer and former photojournalist. We talk all about how he came to Augusta, left, and then returned to stay. We also discuss his recent work with creating portraits highlighting local artists and upcoming gallery show.

You can find some of Drake’s fantastic portraits on his website: https://www.drakewhite.studio 

You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents

This week we’re sitting down with Michael Weldon, owner of Psychotronic in downtown Augusta. Michael give us the story of how he came to open up his store in Augusta and his time in New York and Clevand in the heyday of punk rock.

Check out Psychotronic on broad street downtown in Augusta, they sell all their stock in-store so check them out! 

You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents

We’ve got a full house this week for something a little different. We are talking with the Soul CIty Sirens Mary Tess aka “Intensive Care Bear”, Skyler aka “Ghost”, and Emory aka “Baby Bruise”. We’re digging into the local Roller Derby scene, including how the game works, what you can expect if you go to a match, and how you can get involved if you want to strap on some skates.

You can check out the Sirens October 8th, 2022 at Red Wings Roller Way. Tickets are $12 for an adult and $5 for kids ages 5-10. You can find more information and future events at https://soulcitysirens.com/
You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents

ALMA Podcast brings together artists of all varieties representing Augusta's arts community at a live recording from the Community State of Arts in the Heart. In this collaboration with DropTheDis, we interviewed 4 members of Augusta's arts community to bring you information on what's going on all around the CSRA and how you can get involved in the arts.

Check Out DropTheDis: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dropthedis-augusta/id1463070558

We’re sitting down this week with Cory Rodgers, songwriter and drummer extraordinaire for Tortoise Portal and Rattlesnake Cobra Awesome (R.C.A.). We talk all about his recent gigs, and most importantly the new EP dropping Friday, September 9th.

Check out Tortoise Portal and their new EP wherever you get your music and at: https://tortoiseportal.com/
You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents

This week we’re talking with Matthew Buzzell, award winning film-maker, musician, and Associate Professor of film in the Department of Art and Design at Augusta University. We discuss his film career, music career, and upcoming screenings of the Cinema Series at Augusta University.

To learn more about the Augusta University Cinema Series head over to their Facebook & Instagram pages at: https://www.facebook.com/CinemaSeriesAUG

Instagram.com/CinemaSeriesAUG