Music Matters Entertainment

08/09/2024

Long time Music Matters Entertainment client Diane Durrett releases her new album "Sweet Georgia Blues" today. Please give it a listen, and consider adding it to your playlist or downloading on all streaming platforms now, or at dianedurrett.com . There's a reason she's known as the Blue-eyed Soulstress. She's phenomenal! We've heard this album, and it's a must have. Congratulations, Diane!

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05/18/2024

At the Music for Mike, a Benefit Concert for Mike Lowry on 5/19/2024 , there will be a piece of history up for silent auction. Jack Hall Jr. , Wet Willie original bassist and co-founder, is donating a bass to be auctioned. It's an early 2000's Fender Preciusion bass with active pickups, uses a 9 volt battery. It's black with gray pearl pick guard, maple neck with rosewood fret board. It's in excellent condition. It includes a vintage Fender case with lots of history with other basses Jack played with Wet Willie and others. It will be at a silent auction table near the stage. Starting bid of $500. Must be present at the benefit to participate in the auction. Payment by cash, credit card or PayPal. See Terry Reeves of Music Matters Entertainment at the concert near the stage to place your bid. Regardless of whether you plan to participate in the auction, we hope you'll join us for a day of great live music and lend a helping hand to musician Mike Lowry . Thank you and good luck!

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05/05/2024

Today's the day! Spring Festival at Buds of Little Rose Farm in Watkinsville, GA, from 3:00-6:00, followed by Randall Bramblett Band at 6:30. Caroline Aiken has been added as the opening act! Ticketing is separate for the Spring Festival , which is $10, and the evening concert with Randall Bramblett, which is $35 for one , second ticket half price. Tickets are available on the website below, or at the gate. Proceeds benefit Buds of Little Rose organization, a non-profit conservation farm teaching children about gardening and farming. All info, schedule and tickets available on this link. Don't miss the fun and games starting at 3:00 and great live music starting at 6:30! Food available for purchase, BYOB and bring chairs.

Buds of Little Rose’s fundraising mission is to connect children to nature and our community to local food, music, and soul nourishing events.

04/26/2024

Singer/songwriter Randall Bramblett performs with his band at Buds of Little Rose Farm in Watkinsville, GA at the Spring Festival on Sunday, May 5th. Schedule and info below, tickets available on the website. Buy one ticket at the regular price of $35 and get the second one half price!! This is going to be such a fun day, and you don't ever want to miss Randall Bramlett if you get the chance. Join us for a fun afternoon to celebrate Spring, all for a good cause!

*A portion of the proceeds will go to Little Rose Farm , a beautiful farm focused on educating children on farming owned by friends Melissa Steele and Michael C. Steele (Randall's bassist).

Info and tickets: https://www.budsoflittlerose.org/events



Spring Festival Activities/Schedule:
Maypole Dance
Facepainting
Plant Sale
Local Goods Shoppe 3:00 -6:00 'ish
(Festival Entry is $10)
REGISTER HERE)
(For other items pay individually at each shop by Venmo or Cash)

RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND
6:30 - 8:00
$35 each

Food available for purchase

04/23/2024

Make plans to attend Music for Mike, a Benefit Concert for Mike Lowry on 5/19/2024 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Tin Roof Cantina in Atlanta. There will be performances by the Mike Veal Band , members of Wet Willie , and many others, including several special guests. Many of you are aware that Atlanta guitarist/singer/songwriter Mike Lowry suffered a debilitating stroke last year, leaving him unable to perform and support his beautiful family. The music community is pulling together to lend a helping hand. We hope to see you there!

Suggested donation $10 or more. Please see the event linked above for more information and a link to donate to Mike's GoFundMe if you're unable to attend.

03/11/2024

The Rutledge, GA Summer Concert Series kicks off June 7th. We have begun booking acts, and the first lineup announcement will be March 30, 2024. Stay tuned and make plans to join us in beautiful Rutledge, GA, Small but Special Fridays in June, July and August! There is something for everyone, in various genres. Concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Gazebo at Main & Fairplay, and are FREE! Free parking, food and coolers allowed. 🎶

The Rutledge, GA Summer Concert Series is a series of concerts in Rutledge, GA Fridays June-August

01/08/2024

Wonderful article and obituary for Tommy Talton . Thank you Phil Kloer and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for doing such a thorough, fabulous job.
https://www.ajc.com/news/obituaries/noted-rock-guitarist-tommy-talton-dies-at-74/ZXA74FK2XJANBKFNSMZESG544M/

Rock musician Tommy Talton, who died at his home in Marietta, Ga., honed his slide guitar licks jamming with Duane Allman, was a collaborator with Athens musician Randall Bramlett and lived the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle with the Capricorn Records music crew in Macon in the 1970s.

01/02/2024

As many of you have no doubt heard by now, legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter, Tommy Talton, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 28th, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. We are deeply saddened by his passing. Tommy was not only one of our long-time artists, he was a very close friend.

Tommy was a leading Music Matters Entertainment (MME) artist. For nearly twenty (20) years, MME booked and managed Tommy, as well as provided road management assistance at times. He headlined numerous tours, songwriter festivals, various Southern Rock Super Jams produced by MME, as well as performed as a special guest with acts such as The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, Government Mule and Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Chuck Leavell, Randall Bramblett and many others. He was an integral part of the Music Matters Entertainment family. While on its roster, Tommy released several solo albums, both studio and live.

Tommy was a founding member of the band Cowboy, along with his musical and songwriting partner, Scott Boyer. In the 1970s. Cowboy rose to fame as the Rhythm Section and opening band for Gregg Allman on his 1974 tour in support of Gregg’s newly released “Laid Back” album. That tour was highly successful, selling out venues all across the country, and resulted in a best-selling album, the “Gregg Allman Tour with Special Guests Cowboy Boyer & Talton.” During that time, Tommy released numerous albums by Cowboy on the Capricorn records label, and many solo studio and live albums.

In 2010, Cowboy reunited and worked with Music Matters Entertainment in booking a sold out Cowboy Reunion Show in Macon. Thereafter, Tommy and Scott continued to perform together both as Cowboy and as a duo, as well as with the Tommy Talton band and others.

The loss of Tommy Talton is far-reaching, and felt worldwide in the music community and beyond, and the impact on our agency is profound. We are heartbroken by the loss of an amazingly gifted artist, and truly beautiful person and friend.

Please keep Tommy's wife, Patty, and his three daughters, Kathleen, Chrissy and Corrina, in your thoughts and prayers. Please respect their privacy during this difficult time. For personal condolences, please contact Tommy's daughters. If you would like to make a donation which will help with his medical and final expenses, a GoFundMe account is in place by daughter Kathleen Gondek, and has now been updated:
https://gofund.me/6ccdacc5

We are working closely with Tommy's family in organizing a celebration of Tommy's life, which will be held on Sunday, January 28th, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Location and other details will be announced soon on our social media platforms, as well as press releases. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org .

Our deepest condolences and love are with Patty, Tommy's daughters, and the entire Talton family. Tommy will be sorely missed, while his legacy and music live on in our hearts, souls and minds.

For any information concerning the celebration of life or for press inquiries, please contact Terry Reeves at [email protected] or 404-734-6168.

“When I got the news you had left and moved on
To where all of the pains of this long ride were gone
My breath went away, lost like a friend
But, when the time is just right I hope to see you again.”
Finally Free (Song for Scott)
© Frank Thomas Talton
Corrina Jo Music
www.tommytaltonmusic.com

Photo: Bill Thames

Terry Reeves
Music Matters Entertainment LLC
[email protected]
(404) 734-6168

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12/25/2023

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, and a joyous holiday season!

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11/13/2023

Shot at Central City Park in Macon, this 1973 concert film is Wet Willie performing "That's Allright Mama," as part of Don Kirschner's Saturday Night in Macon, featuring Allman Brothers Band , Marshall Tucker Band and Wet Willie. Two of these bands share the stage together again Friday night, November 17th in Macon at the Macon City Auditorium . There are still a few tickets left. Be a part of this historic event ! Tickets available at https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-marshall-tucker-band-wet-willie-macon-georgia-11-17-2023/event/0E005F01B9413264

https://youtu.be/MNvx1Qr8HJs?si=a4xbv600XbtkefuX

08/24/2023

Thank you Tia Lynn Ivey and Morgan County Citizen for making SilverTone at Rutledge GA Concert Series on 8/25/23 the event of the week in the paper, as well as for the great write-up! This is our last concert of the season and we're ending it again with SilverTone, featuring Wet Willie bassist Jack Hall Jr. and other seasoned veteran musicians , playing your favorite soul, R&B, pop and rock hits from the '60s and 70s. The concert is free, as always. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, coolers and join us for great music in the park at the Gazebo stage in downtown Rutledge.

The Caboose and Harvest & Honey will both be open for takeout, and the Caboose offers dining in the restaurant.

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SilverTone will close out the Rutledge Summer Concert series this Friday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m., live from the iconic gazebo in Rutledge’s city park.

"The last installment of Rutledge’s popular Summer Concert Series will feature a local favorite band, SilverTone.

“We are thrilled to announce that SilverTone, a classic rock band comprised of seasoned veteran musicians in the industry, including Wet Willie bassist and co-founder, Jack Hall, performing songs from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, will be closing out the Summer Concert Series,” said Terry Yvonne Reeves , one of the event organizers.

The band will take the iconic gazebo stage on Friday, Aug. 25 from 7 p.m.

“You definitely don’t want to miss this one,” said Reeves.

The Rutledge Summer Concert Series, dubbed the “Little Chastain Park of Morgan County,” is presented by Coldwell Banker Lake Country, and is a series of free concerts at the gazebo in Downtown Rutledge every Friday in June, July and August. Concerts are from 7-9 p.m. in City Park located at 113 Fairplay Street, corner of Fairplay and Main Streets, Rutledge. All concerts are booked and managed by the Downtown Rutledge Merchants Association and Music Matters Entertainment.

Additional sponsors include Rutledge Family Dental, Chris Behrendt, Elder and Estate Planning Lawyer, the Caboose, the Madison Assisted Living and Music Matters Entertainment.

All concerts are free and are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Food is available from the Caboose and Harvest & Honey. Dining is available at the Caboose, or take out is available from both restaurants.

08/18/2023

Tonight, August 18th, The Alabama Troubadours featuring Donna Hall Foster of Wet Willie , Rick Carter and Stan Foster of Rollin' In The Hay , perform at the The Capitol Theatre in Macon, celebrating the music of the late, great John Prine . If you love the music of John Prine, or Americana, you don't want to miss this. So much talent and experience on one stage celebrating the amazing catalog of John Prine music. You can't go wrong! Tickets available at https://capitoltheatremacon.com/alabama-troubadours/

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08/11/2023

This is a beautiful song penned by Tommy Talton and recorded by his band Cowboy in the '70s. Here is an acoustic version recorded with his trio years ago at the Crimson Moon listening room. Stay with it - it's simply beautiful and the dynamics are incredible (not to mention the lyrics and guitar work).

There are a few VIP tickets left for the Tommy Talton Benefit Concert on Sunday at Music On Main Street in Lilburn, GA, and GA tickets. If you can't attend, there's a link to make a donation. More info and tickets: http://gracenotefoundation.org/phone/events.html

Rare Tommy Talton trio acoustic performance of "River to the Sea" at The Crimson Moon Cafe in Dahlonega, GA. Written by Tommy Talton, originally recorded by...

08/09/2023

Another great article on the Rutledge, GA Summer Concert Series by Tia Lynn Ivey and Morgan County Citizen . This week, international blues touring musician and recording artist m, and Middle Georgia native, EG Kight , a/k/a the Georgia Songbird, brings her beautiful voice, songs and guitar licks, along with her trio, to Rutledge. She was one of my Dad's favorite vocalists; she happens to be one of mine too. It's a free concert from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Gazebo Stage in downtown Rutledge on Friday. I hope to see some of you there!
EG Kight at Rutledge Summer Concert Series on 8/11/23

From Morgan County Citizen:
Don’t miss the next installment of the free Rutledge Summer Concert series featuring a globe-trotting touring artist returning to gazebo stage for a special concert. Crooner EG Kight will give a free concert in Rutledge’s Town Park on Friday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.

“We are thrilled to have EG Kight return to Rutledge. EG has toured all over the world, has won numerous Awards, recorded and shared the stage with so many well-known musicians, and we feel blessed that she chooses to play Rutledge year after year,” said Terry Reeves, one of the event organizers. “Her voice is as sweet as honey, and is so beautiful and captivating, she doesn’t fit in any genre, or she fits in all genres. She’s also an incredible singer-songwriter and guitarist.”

According to Kight’s bio, “In addition to her musical talent, she was born and raised in Georgia, and has many Southern Tales to tell. She has played in Rutledge every year for the past few years, and anyone who has seen her will agree that you don’t want to miss this night of music in the park. Class, with a Southern drawl. That’s the first thing you notice when you meet EG Kight. When EG played as a trio recently it seemed to be the perfect recipe for a wonderful night. Tight harmonies, first class musicianship and a voice you just don’t hear very often. The standing ovations EG received just confirmed what I already knew. The EG Kight Trio is a totally professional band that demands your attention and delivers each and every time.” — Mike Dougher, Songbirds Guitar Museum, Chattanooga, TN.

https://www.morgancountycitizen.com/news/eg-kight-returns-to-rutledge-this-friday-for-special-concert/article_db0d4036-3553-11ee-981d-e7890d8d43ef.html

08/05/2023

Join us for an afternoon and evening under the oak trees at the beautiful Music On Main Street Amphitheater in downtown Lilburn, GA, as we celebrate and support our friend, amazing guitarist / singer-songwriter and long time Music Matters Entertainment artist , Tommy Talton at the Tommy Talton Benefit Concert . There will be performances by members of Wet Willie, including Jimmy Hall and other members of the Hall/Wet Willie family, Randall Bramblett , Mudcat, Sonny Emory, Nick Johnson, Mandi Strachota, Daryl Dunn, Mike Veal, and many more! Tommy Talton will also play some tunes and there will be plenty of surprises. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Mudcat as well.

SCHEDULE (with special guests througout):
5 PM ~ Mudcat & Friends, featuring members of the Piedmont Playboys
6 PM ~ Talton/Veal Band
7:15 PM ~ Randall Bramblett & Friends 8:45 PM ~ Jimmy Hall w/ members of Wet Willie

Tickets $50 - $100 (VIP). Tickets are limited so get yours now, while you can!



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07/21/2023

Poster for Tommy Talton Benefit Concert on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Music On Main Street in Lilburn, GA by Michael Pierce . Please share. Thanks!

07/21/2023

The Alabama Troubadours tonight at the Princess Theatre in Decatur AL!

Decatur Al we are coming with a road case full of Prine songs! Tickets at Princesstheatre.org

06/21/2023

Great lineup for the remainder of the 2023 Rutledge, GA Summer Concert Series ! All concerts are free!