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Best Show in Augusta And you missed it.
Before we get into what’s coming up this week, big thanks goes out to the band Vintage Trouble for making their way through Augusta, Georgia. The band played Sky City this past Saturday night and it was the most fun I have ever had at a show in Augusta, besides Foxy Shazam. Ty Taylor, lead singer of Vintage Trouble, inspired by the Godfather himself, was one of the best frontmen I have seen. As with most shows in Augusta, other than country concerts, the crowd could have always been bigger, but I think I speak for everyone who was there, when I plainly say, “The band was awesome.” Bands like Vintage Trouble are hard to come by. Luckily for Augusta, Chuck Williams spoke with Ty and the band this week, and they said they couldn’t wait to get back and play Sky City again. I hope in the future people take advantage of seeing bands like this in intimate venues while you can. Example A: Vintage Trouble will spend the rest of the year touring with a little band called The Who, and then opening up for some guys called the Rolling Stones. First Friday returns to downtown Augusta for another night of downtown entertainment. And believe it or not, for the first time since I have lived in Augusta, the beginning of May is actually going to feel like spring! As my friends over at Stillwater say all the time, it should be perfect “rocking chair weather.” I challenge everyone to come out and take a big tour of Augusta’s downtown area. There’s always a fun vibe on First Friday afternoons, especially when the weather is nice. And don’t worry about Operation Rolling Thunder: haven’t you ever heard of back roads? I’m kidding. Have fun and call a cab. Sky City continues to be the king when it comes to big shows. This Saturday night, May 4, Sky City welcomes in Pop Evil. The band is returning to Augusta in support of their third studio album, “Onyx.” Hurry while you can; tickets are only going to run you $12. Winner for the best show name in Augusta goes to: May The 4th Be With You Show, featuring 57 Flip, F.O.C.U.S. and False Flag. Sorry, I’m a “Star Wars” nerd. See the bands on Saturday night at First Round Sports Bar and Lounge. If you are going to make it an early Saturday night, LaRoxes will be playing at the Cotton Patch. Some of the best musicians in Augusta will be performing on the patio at 7:30. Start making your plans for next week as well for two great shows at Sky City. The first is a low-dough show if there’s ever been one. National recording artists Beware of Darkness are in Augusta on Wednesday. This is only $6 a ticket in advance. Then on Thursday night, lead singer of the legendary band the Pixies, Black Francis, will be doing a solo performance with special guest, Reid Paley. If you are a rock music fan or, hell, just a music fan in general, this show should be pretty cool. Skycityaugusta.com has all the details. There’s new music that’s hitting stores this week. First it’s country music star Kenny Chesney. Fans are excited for his return with the new album titled “My Dog Left Me, Pick Up Truck, Trailer Park, Tobacco.” Actually, I have no idea what it is called; it’s country music. Next up is a new album from Iggy Pop and the Stooges! My first thought: “Oh my God, these guys are still alive and making music.” Then I found out the title of the new album is “Ready to Die.” I guess they were thinking the same thing while recording in the studio. Last, and for my pick of the week, the new disc from The Airbourne called “Toxic Event, Such Hot Blood.” Honorable mention goes out the “Iron Man 3” soundtrack. The soundtrack features some of great bands like Imagine Dragons, AWOLNATION and Passion Pit, just to name a few. What shows are coming to Augusta? Where is your band playing? What band is playing at your venue? Have you heard of the Rolling Stones? Email me at matt@themetrospirit.com.
MATTSTONE can be heard weekdays from 2-6 p.m. on 95 Rock.
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