Downtown Headlines

Tonight: Jerry on the Moon at Schroeder's; Matt Chambers at DJ' Tavern; Ray & Eric at 333; Velcro Pygmies at Broad St. Station'

By Bryan Mullins

www.mullinsmania.com

Schroeder’s Courtyard hosts a much-anticipated evening with Jerry on the Moon, winners of the Roman Roast on the River and 95.7 The Ridge’s Battle of the Bands. These guys proved that they were the real deal and now we get the opportunity to see a full show of their original music. Excitement is in the air amongst the Jerry on the Moon fans.

Acoustic country and Southern rocker Matt Chambers will return to DJ’s Tavern on John Davenport. DJ’s celebrated their grand opening last weekend and had a blast doing it. Anytime Matt plays is going to be a good time as well.

Ray & Eric, two sly individuals that like to get together every now and then and do what they love to do, which is pick their favorite songs and visit with their favorite folks. These guys will be doing it again Friday night at 333 on Broad.

Watch out now! The Velcro Pygmies are back on the scene and will be blowing the roof off of Broad Street Station, figuratively of course. These guys are the ultimate glam rock party band and they have the best time doing it. It’s always fun when the Pygmies come rolling through.

SATURDAY: Atomic Boogie at 400 Block; Midnight Rounders at 333

Freeman Owle is a Cherokee historian and storyteller who will be present at Chieftains Museum on Riverside Parkway this Saturday. He is also a stone and wood carver. He will be doing a soapstone carving demonstration at 1 o’clock and will begin his Cherokee storytelling at 3pm. I was fortunate to have a conversation with Mr. Owle earlier this week and I am sure that this will be a very educational and entertaining afternoon at Chieftains. Bring the whole family.

The 400 Block is always bumping and thumping when Atomic Boogie stops by and they’ll be there Saturday night to deliver some good jump blues and rockabilly swing that will keep you hopping all night long. If you love the old school rock 'n' roll this is a must.

Black Friday blends Southern rock with that heavy metal thunder which makes for the ultimate biker band. These guys always put on a great high-energy show and on Saturday they’ll be at Kilroy’s Bar which is located at VFW post 4911 on Cedartown Highway.

The Midnight Rounders are coming to 333 on Broad by way of DeKalb County, Ala., and they are ready to play some good ol’ honest country music with a little Southern rock peppered in.

-More Mullins: Check his website, MullinsMania, for expanded entertainment coverage. Plus join Mullins and Matt D on The Ridge 95.7 FM each weekday from 7 to 9 a.m.

Coming up in downtown Rome: 

-Aug. 6: First Friday concert, Bridgepoint Plaza. 7 p.m. start. Performing: The Infinity Show Band.

-Aug. 14: Classic Car Cruise-in. The final event of the summer, set for the Midtown Transit station. 5 until 10 p.m.

-Aug. 27: Downtown Development Authority's coffee break, 8:30 a.m.,
disABILITY LINK NW, 411 Broad St.

-Sept. 3: First Friday concert, Bridgepoint Plaza. 7 p.m. start. Performing: Georgia Blues Brothers

-Oct. 23: Tickets on sale for Tinsley Ellis/DeSoto Nights event. Click

Downtown Development Authority coffee break schedule for 2010:

8:30 a.m. at each site below
Aug. 27: disABILITY LINK NW, 411 Broad St.
Sept. 24: DeSoto Theatre, 530 Broad St.
Oct. 29: Johnny’s NY Style Pizza, 233 Broad St.
Nov. 19: The Greener Burger Co., 313 Broad St.
Dec. 17: Coosa Country Club, 110 Branham Ave.

Northwest Georgia's entertainment source: www.mullinsmania.com

-Check Downtown Headlines each Thursday for the latest local entertainment updates from Bryan Mullins of MullinsMania.com. Bryan scouts the local acts and clubs, and has the insider report on who's where and when.

-More Mullins: Check his website, MullinsMania, for expanded entertainment coverage. Join Mullins and Matt D on The Ridge 95.7 FM weekdays, 7-9 a.m.

Downtown Parking updates:

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