ALMA Presents

For this episode we talk with Matt Porter. Matt is the Curator of Education at the Morris Museum of Art, and a Local DJ. We talk all about his Canadian beginnings, how he got to Augusta, and his collection of rare records. We get to listen to a track from Augusta Records (you read that right) and talk about the mystery surrounding it.

If you want to find out about other events going on at The Morris Museum of Art visit their website at https://www.themorris.org/

For this episode we sit down with John Krueger to talk about his new self-titled album and "Tweed." We also discuss his song writing process, current music projects, and his time in Nashville. John Krueger is singer song-writer currently based in the Augusta Area and is involved with many local musicians. He's going to be sticking around for a while so do yourself a favor and check him out live or listen to his music here: https://soundcloud.com/johnkrueger

You can also buy a vinyl copy of "Tweed" at Grantsky's Records on Broad street or online here: https://johnkrueger.bandcamp.com/album/tweed

For this episode we sit down with billy s He embodies the arts community in Augusta. We talk about his past, including how him and Coco met at Battle of the Bands and his experiences playing with James Brown. Then, we talk about his blooming art career and he plays music off his new album!

For this episode we sit down with Raoul Pacheco. We talk about how after years of globe-trotting as a military brat he finally found his way to find Augusta home. We also talk about his former music projects, current art projects, and his work as a professor at Augusta University.

You can check out his sculptures at: http://www.raoulpacheco.com/

This time we sit down with Rachel Goodman. Rachel is the vocalist and primary instrumentalist for "Rah Butter" and the mind behind Sample Augusta a web collection of art and music from all around Augusta. She talks about her influences, projects past and present, and the future of art and music in Augusta.

You can find Rachel with "Rah Butter" on

And you can check out Sample Augusta at: https://www.sampleaugusta.com/

This episode we sit down and talk with Ryan Abel, a man who seems to be everywhere in Augusta. We discuss how he go into music, various projects over the years, stage performances, his upcoming tribute show, and plenty of stories including a couple involving Miss Sharon Jones herself.

The full version of the original song by Ryan can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0eDTxDRYuk

If you want to get tickets to Laurel Canyon, his upcoming tribute show celebrating the music of CSNY, The Monkees, Jackson Browne and more head over to: https://www.https://www.laurelcanyonaugusta.com/

We sit down and talk with Eric Kinlaw, owner of The Bee's Knees and The Hive in downtown Augusta. We talk about the history of live music venues in Augusta and the need for live music and art in a community. We also discuss Eric's history with music and his past projects, along with his current project Forceghost.

You can check out Forceghost on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/forceghostmusic/

Meet Rebel Lion! An Augusta, Georgia-based hip-hop group with a history! These guys are recording artists that have done "it all" in the music industry and have regrouped to create their next generation of music, starting with their 2020 album: The Vaccine. These 3 MCs, Blakfist, Lord Shamah, and SalimDaGod with their producer: Bonafyde Beats AKA Bone are bringing a little bit of truth and a lot of rhythm to the Augusta music scene.

These guys are not only hip-hop artists, but also are business members and owners in our community, so when you listen to their stories, make sure that you also support their businesses!

Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmightyRebelLion/

Find them on YouTube: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fmovementrebel%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3B2K_VwX9yCJYdkBxriTjF0DcI_uhTbVDDH48Fa3SaTr6Ql60W869e2Y4&h=AT3UOD6jG9zKKizhz4jl1Zo407yjyEABzy2EvfcQJkDhPLhWpYkw5ag0uR-i52oyIXhUdV9lYt1ql21hSNAWfH49DbmtAon7UEpxqVVIrpZx2qYfc-rmVNEwBkTSuJz-Dc7zBKOq

Meet She N She, an Augusta Georgia local band that was founded in 2011. Their style can best be described as: East coast Folk meets West Coast Indie to reign in an eclectic mix of originality and poetry.

Brandy Douglas and Drea Suarez met at an open mic in 2010 and have been performing together ever since. The raspy growl coming from Brandy alongside the sweet warmth hailing from Drea create a unique melting pot of lyric, harmony and style known as She N She.

Today, they came on to talk about their history and to play, live in studio, one of their new songs!

You can connect with them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/SheNSheSounds/

Meet Evan Grantski! He's a musician, a local music supporter, and owner of Granski records. He started record swaps when he was younger and worked his way to up owning a record store before moving it downtown. He's got a close connection to Augusta's music scene and he has some big plans!

Tho find out more, support, & connect with Evan, go to: https://grantskis.com/

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