Those Cats is a funk/soul powerhouse from Statesboro, Georgia and are awaiting their big break, which should be coming fairly soon. The music is beautiful and it forces you to dance. They are coming off of their first official album release: "Something More Specific." Check out their website and send them some love! I know they will really appreciate it.
Sister Beards is a psychedelic garage rock two-piece with Keith Baudry at the helm. Keith is a very close friend of mine and I assure you that this man will be famous one day. Sister Beards is one of his latest projects and plays music similar to Modest Mouse, The White Stripes and The Black Keys. Keith's lyrics are fueled by experience and a mysterious artistry that leave you questioning wether or not you just experienced his story vicariously through his music. Check out his soundcloud and grab some of Sister Beards' music.
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The Orange Constant is another local band out of Statesboro, GA. Their jam influenced rock spans the genre and their following is growing. The Orange Constant has released their first EP, which can be found on their website. They play anything from awesome covers of Umphrey's McGee and The Dead, to rocking original songs that will keep you coming back for more. Give em a listen!
Space Devil Butterfly is another one of Keith Baudry's projects. Along with another close friend, Erin Dillon, Space Devil Butterfly produces psychedelic electro funk that fuses electronic elements that pull from genres such as dubstep, dance, and rock music. Along with Keith's superb vocals are his mesmerizing lyrics that will hold your brain captive. It is hard not to want to get up and dance. The blend of creativity and darkness found within this music will leave you begging for more! Check out their bandcamp and grab one of their albums!
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Jonathan Harrison Simons is a close friend and photographer from Savannah, Georgia. I use the word photographer, but really I should say "artist." Harrison's pictures are unique and extremely creative. They make you think deeper and each one has a different interpretation. The elements seen within his pictures are unlike any you will ever come across, as they are artistic and well thought out masterpieces. Many of these look like paintings that were captured with film.
Embus-E is an electronic duo based out of Savannah, Georgia. Brothers Will and Brad Boswell produce electronic music that covers everything from house, electro, and trance to dubstep, glitch-hop and drum & bass. Embus-E has gathered a good sized following in the Savannah and Statesboro area and are progressing forward, while also tackling side projects as well. Be sure to give them a like on Facebook and peep their soundcloud.
Wesley Arnold is an extremely talented filmmaker and photographer from the Atlanta area. Wesley has worked with the likes of Life In Color, Camp Bisco, Georgia State and Yik-Yak. His photography and videography skills are top tier and his talent shines through in every video or photo album he produces. His abilities will take him next level and help add to the extensive list of awards he has already collected.
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Saturn Valley is a band out of Athens, Georgia fusing jam, funk and prog rock to create a blend of tasty licks and jams that will keep you grooving from sunup to sundown. Saturn Valley is currently working on their debut album which will combine influences and experience from all five of the current band members. Saturn Valley will soon be coming to a venue near you, so be sure to catch 'em while you can still get close enough to reach out and grab a shoelace!
The Freshtones hail from Athens, Georgia and consist of a 6-piece improg rock band that is set for a big break soon. The first time I heard these guys I immediately thought to myself that they were meant for bigger and better things. The Freshtones have began playing shows all over Georgia and should be added to a lot of festival lineups in the future. My intuition tells me you will be seeing these guys around real soon.
PIANO. is a three-piece group from Statesboro, Georgia consisting of Matt Litt and Michael Kerr of Francis Marion and The Crocodiles, as well as Scott Underwood of Those Cats. What started out as a side project covering the music of The White Stripes and The Black Keys has morphed into something incredible and jam-packed with talent. These guys are now producing their own music and will surely be seen around the music scene all over the map.
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