April 16
8:00 PM

The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center

Tickets: $30/Individual,
$25/Groups of 6 or more

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Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM

Pearce Auditorium
Brenau University
500 Washington Street SE
Gainesville, GA 30511

Contact the Gainesville Symphony Orchestra

Phone: (770) 532-5727

Website: www.gsomusic.com
E-Mail: info@gainesvillesymphony.com

Big hair, dark eyeliner, long screeching notes and endless guitar riffs is what ’80s hair bands are all about.

And by featuring bands such as Warrant, Bang Tango, Great White and ’80s tribute bands, 37 Main has carved itself a niche in the rock music scene in Northeast Georgia.

Locals are loving it.

“They are bringing back a lot of ’80s hair bands that were big in the ’80s and they are actually bringing them local,” said Buford resident Kenny Maddox, who frequents the rock-oriented bar. “They had Bang Tango there the other day … It’s all about the music and the drinks.”

37 Main also does something else for the historic Buford square, Maddox said.

“No one ever goes there otherwise … just lets people realize that the Main Street is still there,” he said.

Besides national acts like Warrant, Marcy’s Playground, Drivin’ N Cryin’ and Foghat, 37 Main also books tribute bands.

Any weekend may feature Sublime tribute band Wrong Way, Journey tribute band Depature, Bon Jovi tribute band Slippery When Wet or Appetite for Destruction, a Guns ‘N’ Roses tribute.

“It’s a fun vibe, the second you walk in the place you can tell it’s a little different,” said Jason Morey, lead singer of Slippery When Wet. “As a performer they have a decent size stage and a decent PA … in this area, yes, they are probably serving a product that a lot of people can’t get in other places.”

37 Main opened under new ownership nearly two years ago. Located on Main Street in historic downtown Buford, owner Joe White said the bar and club found a following among ’80s fans.

“We started doing some of the ’80s bands and the tribute bands started doing really well, so we kind of wanted to stay in the ’80s field anyway,” said White, who co-owns the venue with brothers David and John White. “We graduated to more national acts and we do those some Wednesdays and Thursdays, but every Friday and Saturday we like to keep it cover and tribute (bands).”

White said he’s had a blast bringing in the acts from the 1980s, like Warrant, which has been his favorite so far.

“They put on a great show and those guys can still do it,” he said. “L.A. Guns was fun, to see Tracii Guns, formerly of Guns ‘N’ Roses. And then we have some big ones coming up — Great White is coming in July and then in August we have John Corabi, was the singer of Motley Crue. And then that same night we’ll have Faster Pussycat and L.A. Guns again.”

Flowery Branch – Sterling on the Lake
Songs 4 Summer concert, Flowery Branch. Featuring Reality Showband. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sterling on the Lake Village Green, 7005 Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch. Free concert; $5 parking. 770-967-9777.

Gainesville – Brenau University
Patriotic Picnic Pops concert, Gainesville. Gainesville Symphony Orchestra with Shawn Megorden. 7:30 p.m. July 3, Brenau University Amphitheater, Brenau University, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. $30 adults, $27 seniors, $12 students. Add $50 per table of eight. 770-532-5727.

Gainesville – The Arts Council
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Gainesville. Bring blankets or chairs. 8 p.m. July 30, Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Rain date Aug. 1. $35; $32 seniors, $28 students and children; $320 for a table of eight. 770-534-2787. 

Summer MusicFest, Gainesville. The Swingin’ Medallions. Bring blankets or chairs. 8 p.m. Aug. 12, Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. $25; $240 for a table of eight. 770-534-2787.

Back in Time Band, Gainesville at The Arts Council. Bring blankets or chairs. 8 p.m. Friday, June 25th Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Free for members; $20 nonmembers; $200 for a table of eight. 770-534-2787.

The trio was one of 48 groups performing at the event. Performances also included legends such as Bill Shaw and Roy McNeal. The showcase started about 10 years ago as a way to promote independent gospel groups.

The Homeland Boys sang for three days — June 16 through last Saturday — and during the event’s final evening, the group was awarded Trio of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.

The showcase will air later this year on WATC-TV Channel 57 in Atlanta and online at

Event Date:

10/23/2009 7:30 PM to 10/24/2009 7:30 PM

Location:

Lakewood Baptist Church Chapel
2235 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30501

Tickets:

Contact Information:

Barrage performances offer up a diverse fusion of cultures, musical styles and incredible performance vitality.  The music of Barrage continues to evolve – combining contemporary world music influences, layered vocal arrangements and pulsating modern beats and rhythms. The young hip cast delivers the show with amazing energy and musical virtuosity that will take your breath away.

The show will be Monday, March 30th at the Georgia Mountains Center. Tickets are only $35 and include a bbq dinner. 

For ticket information, go to www.theartscouncil.net

To learn more about Barrage, go to www.barrage.org