The NWGA Music Hour’s Final Episode of 2015

Farewell 2015!

To no surprise, Stu McFab did a fine job of spinning local music on this year’s final episode of The Northwest Georgia Music Hour. We’re saying farewell to a fantastic year of new releases and exciting concerts! We greatly appreciate all the venues, fans, and artists who keep the local music scene thriving! We sure are proud of all of you and look forward to another great year in 2016. Here’s what we heard today.

Atomic Boogie – ’67 Ford Mustang
Cornbread Killers – The Cost
The Kamikaze Dali – We Are the People
Donny Hammonds – I’m OK
Scott Thompson – Something ‘Bout the Rain
David Bell & The Beauticians – The Next Disaster
Arlo Finch – Do You Need Someone?
Muletide Perkins Trio – Antidote
Jerry on the Moon – Dancing on the Moon
Clay Broome – You’ll Come Around
South of Heaven – Southern Rock Revival

Listen now or whenever on the MullinsMania Radio Archives made possible by Mullinsnet.

The NWGA Music Hour airs every Wednesday at noon on 95.7 The Ridge and every single episode has been brought to you by Stephens’ Music Company in Rome. Go tell them thanks when you get the chance.

We really appreciate you for caring about your local talent and we’ll see you next year! Make sure to check out MullinsMania.com so you don’t miss any of the action on New Year’s Eve.

A Vaudevillain Christmas on The Northwest Georgia Music Hour!

The Vaudevillains: Chris Carter, Cody Jung, Kris Anderson

We sure hope everyone is feeling the Christmas spirit this year but even if you’re feeling even slightly humbug, we have a perfect solution! Just visit the MullinsMania Radio Archives and listen to this week’s episode of The Northwest Georgia Music Hour. Stu McFab enjoyed a visit from one of our favorite groups, The Vaudevillains, who performed an excellent set of their classic country tunes, showcasing some of their Christmas favorites. There was a little bit of mic trouble towards the beginning but it is quickly resolved and the music sounds fantastic as always. Here’s what we heard.

Donny Hammonds Band – Heaven’s Gate
Thunderbolt Patterson – Willin’
Arlo Finch – Do You Need Someone?
The Vaudevillains – Silent Night
The Vaudevillains – Frosty the Snow Man (live)
The Vaudevillains – O Come, All Ye Faithful (live)
Kris Anderson & The Would Be Thieves – Slow & Whining (w/ Kira Annalise)
The Vaudevillains – Christmas Time Is Here (live)
The Vaudevillains – All My Loving (live)
The Vaudevillains – Cannonball Rag (live)
The Vaudevillains – Jingle Bells

Listen now or anytime on the MullinsMania Radio Archives on MullinsMania.com.

Also, we highly recommend picking up The Vaudevillains’ Christmas album, A Very Villain Christmas! It’s one you’ll want to break out every year!

The Northwest Georgia Music Hour airs every Wednesday on 95.7 The Ridge FM and is always brought to you by Stephens’ Music Company in Rome. Thanks to all our beloved listeners and we wish you a Merry Christmas!

Rattling Gourd Arts Festival Preview on The Northwest Georgia Music Hour

Elijah Roberts, Phil Helton, Jenalee Roberts, Bethany Roberts

Last week The Northwest Georgia Music Hour was a down rite doozy of a show as the focus was directed to the Rattling Gourds Arts Festival in Summerville. Matt D and Stu were joined by Olivia Myers, artist and festival coordinator, as well as Phil Helton and the young string band, The Roberts. We heard some excellent tunes and learned about the rising arts festival. Here’s what we heard.

Five40 – Ocean Floor
Lon Eldridge – Leaving My Blues with You
Cornbread Killers – The Cost
Phil Helton & The Roberts – Snow Deer (live)
Phil Helton & The Roberts – Rose to Share (live)
Phil Helton & The Roberts – Canadian Waltz (live)
Phil Helton & The Roberts – Cherokee Shuffle (live)
The Vaudevillains – White Christmas

Thanks Stu McFab for the photos!

Olivia Myers and Matt D

Even though the festival took place last weekend, you’ll still enjoy listening to the show right now or whenever on the MullinsMania Radio Archives. made possible by my cousin Roy at Mullinsnet.

The Northwest Georgia Music Hour is proudly sponsored by Stephens’ Music Company and airs every Wednesday at noon on 95.7 The Ridge FM.

This week’s show is going to be fantastic as we’ll be joined by The Vaudevillains who will be playing some Christmas classics in an old time fashion that you can’t not love!

Thanks, local art and music supporters!

South of Heaven visit The Northwest Georgia Music Hour

The Northwest Georgia Music Hour and 95.7 The Ridge FM were thankful to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday with a visit from South of Heaven. These guys are a young group of enthusiastic players with their heart in the art of classic Southern rock. Usually on stage they are cranked all the way up but we enjoyed an impressive acoustic set on Wednesday, as well as a laid back conversation with Matt D and Stu. Here’s what we heard.

Jamie Reynolds – Yellow Jacket Friday Night
Muletide Perkins – Leftovers
South of Heaven – Southern Rock Revival
South of Heaven – Reasons (live)
South of Heaven – Victim of Love (live)
South of Heaven – Steady Hand (live)
South of Heaven – On the Hunt (live)

Listen now on the MullinsMania Radio Archives. Thanks to my cousin Roy at Mullinsnet for making that possible!

Stephens’ Music Company has sponsored every episode of The NWGA Music Hour and that’s extremely awesome, so if you like fostering your local music scene it, shop local first. Stephens’ has gift certificates too and there are zero musicians who would not appreciate that. Thanks to everyone who cares, and if you read this far, you do.