Georgia Country Reviews

Eden's Edge at Eddie's Attic

(Feb 3rd, 2012) Country music has always been known for great groups and the hallmark of these groups is usually their harmonies on stage. Going back to The Statler Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys to Alabama and recently Rascal Flatts and Lady Antebellum. Eden's Edge may be the next great trio to join this group. They showcased their great harmonies last night at Eddie's Attic in Decatur. Members Hannah Blaylock (lead), Cherrill Green and Dean Berner displayed their talents all evening long to a packed room. Hannah on lead vocals may very well have one of the great voices I've heard since Martina McBride. She's has such a great range and can hold a note with anyone. Her range blends well with the trio as they sung a varied of songs from country music's past and present. They even did a great job with the classic pop rock song "Oh Atlanta", which also honored one of their idols, Allison Krauss. They displayed their great writing ability with fun songs such as "Swinging Door", "Little Bird" "Too Good To Be True" and "Sweet Tea" and of course their current hit "Amen". They also covered the classic "Whiskey Lullaby". And in between songs, they shared fun stories of the band and their songs, so they made everyone in the room comfortable as we were all part of their family. Eden's Edge is not just another "singing" trio with mics in their hands, they are a true group that are musicians and sing amazingly together. They will be on tour later this year with Rascal Flatts. (Dan - GC)

Jared Ashley "Jared Ashley"

Jared Ashley released his self-titled cd in August and it's one cd that you should pick up for your collection. Even though he is one of the "young guns" and rising stars of country music, he has an old school and fresh approach to his music. He opens his cd with "Be Still My Broken Heart' and "It's Your Fault", two great toe tapping, two steppin' songs that will remind you of country from the 90's. "A Little Change" is a well written song about we all need a "change" in our lives, from the guy on the street to our own person. "Last Train To Memphis" slows it down just a bit, about a guy getting back to his love. He remembers the past with "I Miss It Now", remembering the things in lives from the town we grew up in, school, football and how we "miss it now". He pulls a little country blues out with "Love Take All My Money", a fun song that will have you singing along with. "The Ballad of Noodlin' Bobby" opens up with a guy trying to find a song on radio, till he finds the right one. The song is a great instrumental that is very refreshing to hear, showing that talent isn't just in voice but musically as well. A great guitar number that Chet Atkins would be proud of. "Stained" has been one song that has garnered rave reviews since the release of the cd. A great song a love one in someone's life, that she's been "stained" by life but he still loves her. "I Love You Man" is easy going song but it's not what you think. Just hanging out with a drinking buddy and talking about life. "Monday Morning Church" is a great story about life and the trials people go through. "Knee Deep In A River" is about a love in his life and craving love from her. Jared closes out the cd with a great country music anthem, "Put A Little Stank On It". About going to a bar and they just need "countrified". The cd is a great ride of fresh sounds that any country music lover would love as well as if you just love great music.

All song written or co-written by Jared Ashley except for "I Miss It Now", "I Love You Man", "Knee Deep In A River". Other contributing writers are: Bobby Terry, Nick Sturns, Carl Jackson, Mike Ward, Jeremy McComb, Doug Johnson, Kevin Brandt, Lee Brice, Nichole Witt, Melissa Pierce.

Produced by Bobby Terry & Jared Ashley. Mixed and Mastered by Bobby Terry at The Crack House. Photography by KT Houser.

For more information and to purchase cd, go to JaredAshley.com

Wildcat Bridge "Anything Can Happen"

If you looking for a fresh sound in local country music, you don't have to look far by looking at Wildcat Bridge and their new cd, "Anything Can Happen". Lead singer Eddie Arnold and guitarist Ken Dover bring a nice, smooth sound to country with a great collection of fun, inspiring songs to heartfelt love songs. The opening track "Just A Little While" is about just taking it easy in the country, having fun with the one you love and enjoying life. "85" slows it down just a bit, looking back at 1985 when the guys use to get together and have the best of times. It will remind you of Kenny Chesney's "Young". "Carry On" is an inspirational song, reminding us all, that no matter how hard the road, we must "Carry On", moving on to get to the one we love. The guys know how to say what a lot of us want to say when we hurt someone and "I'm Sorry" does just that. About going to the one we have hurt and asking for forgiveness. A great, smooth song that really touches the heart. They pick it back up with the banjo driven "I Wanna Rock Your World", about being with that girl in your life and wanting to give her all you got. They get back on the inspirational with the title track, "Anything Can Happen" about never giving up on your dreams. "I'm Your Man" is about being the real man in the girls life and always being there for her. "They slow it back down with "Forgiveness". A cut about a couple working it out but reminding us all, that it's "easier said that done". They pull the banjo back out with "Mountain Man". A story about the life of a man in the hills of Tennessee. They close out with a great solo guitar opening "Without You", a cut about maybe being without the love of your life. Wildcat Bridge, reigning from Madison County, Ga., brings a fresh sound to the local scene. This cd is a nice easy going collection of real life songs, that inspire, tug at the heart and just have fun with.

All songs written by Eddie Arnold except for "Forgiveness", written by Ken Dover & Lisa Dover.

Produced by Eddie Arnold. Song Production by Eddie Arnold & Ken Dover. Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Eddie Arnold at Wildcat Bridge Studios, Madison County, Ga. Additional Mixing on "85" by J.C. Monterosa at The Sound Kitchen Studios, Nashville, Tn. Cd cover design by Eddie & Deborah Arnold.

For more information and to purchase cd, go to WildcatBridge.com

Shane Bridges "Make A Name"

Macon has a long history of giving us all great musicians and singers, of course, the latest is Jason Aldean. Shane Bridges may be the next big country singer from Macon. His cd titled, Make A Name, gives us a great feel of his range in his musical talents. The opening and title track, "Make A Name" may be a self biography about he and his roots in country music. A very catchy, upbeat that has a modern yet traditional feel. "Back To Your Senses" about a girl that takes him for a ride and then leaves him and he reminds her what she will be missing. Shane slows it down with "The Real Goodbye", a nice love song about the girl leaving him but he keeps an invitation to come back open. "Better Than This" picks up it again, a positive track about that girl in the guys life and she's perfect for him. Shane pull off a great ballad with "Favorite Song", a waltz feel song. "Beautiful World" is another great love ballad. He adds a little bit of a bluegrass country feel in "Anna Lee". A very fun song full of pedal steel and easy to sing along to. "Live & Learn", a easy going track about life, the ups and downs and learning from life. He really pulls out a great track with "Angel Eyes", which will remind you of Gary Allan. He wraps up the cd with "Unfold". An upbeat song about life and the stories that go with it.

Make A Name is an easy going cd that will appeal to the traditional to modern country music lover. It's full of fiddle and steel, with a modern sound yet keeps to it's roots. Shane's voice will remind you of a mix of Eric Church and Billy Currington.

All songs written or co-written by Shane Bridges along with Josh Carson, Brian Layson and Chris Schmitz.

Produced by Brian Layson. Recorded at Sony Tree Studios in Nashville, TN. Engineered by Jason Ganti. Mixed by Jason Ganti. Mastered by Colin Leonard at Glenn Schick Mastering. Vocals recorded by Ryan Wilson at Hey! Hey! Studios. Photography by Robin Cook. Art layout and design by Kristy Andrews.

For more information and to purchase cd, go to ShaneBridges.com

CLUB REVIEW; ELECTRIC COWBOY - KENNESAW - NOV 19TH, 2011

Cowboys in Kennesaw closed in the fall of 2010 after being a long time establishment in the Atlanta country music scene. After a year, some felt that Atlanta would never have another great country dance club to attend again, at least not any time soon. Well, the people at Electric Cowboy purchased the old Cowboys location and has delivered on bringing back the dance hall feel to Atlanta. In just around two months, the old Cowboys was refurbished into a sparkling, clean, fresh new club that anyone that loves country music will enjoy. First, the parking lot of Electric Cowboy has been repainted and striped to signal that you are about to enter a much nicer club. The front of the old Cowboys was repainted (regretting losing the stage coach mural, even though you can still see it in the new Footloose movie) and a bright "Electric Cowboy" sign that no one can miss.

Once arriving, the staff was very welcoming, thanking you for coming and even one said "we hope you have a great time". What a fresh and pleasing approach from a club. If you were a regular at the old Cowboys, the first thing you'll notice is EC is much brighter in a sense that you can see across not only the dance floor but the club itself. The new bars on the main floor is well lit with back lighting, many neon signs adorn the club to give it a great honky tonk feel. EC put in two large bars on the main floor which no makes getting drinks more accessible. But you don't have to go to a bar to get a drink. There are waitresses in each area, ready at your service. After placing an order with one, she was back with drink within two minutes, so service at the club seems to be a priority. The restrooms have all be updated and very clean. Smoking is allowed at the EC, but I never really felt I was in a smoking club.

For the music and dancing. It was VERY refreshing to hear a great mix of 90's country with the current hits. For the dancers, the type of songs for dancers were mixed, to provide two stepping to line dancing. If anything, maybe a little too heavy on the cha-cha type songs and not enough of songs to west coast to, but overall, any dancer should be very pleased, with plenty of waltzes and east coast songs. And also great to see, many slow dances for the people who may not know how to country dance. Most people love to slow dance so playing slow songs gives them that opportunity. Now, the music stayed country till about 10:15, going to a short break of "disco" type songs to either line dance or "boogie" to. As the night went on, there is a more transition to modern dance songs but the country is still mixed in. So, overall, the club's music should satisfy most music lovers and dancers. The security of the club was very obvious with the floor guys very prevalent and for you dancers, many were watching to make sure no drinks on the floor. I saw many times, a patron being asked to put a drink down while on the dance floor. Dancers appreciate that as it keeps the floor from being dangerous to dance on. And then when leaving, the door guys, said thanks for coming, come back soon. When's the last time you've heard that at a club?

If I was going to say anything negative about the club it might be that maybe smoking should be limited to certain areas of the club, like the second or third floor. There are people that want to go to clubs and even though there might be a great conditioner in the building, there is still a chance of you standing by someone that is smoking. Other than that, no faults in Electric Cowboy. I would give the club a 9.5 on a scale of 1 to 10.

CONNOR CHRISTIAN & SOUTHERN GOTHIC "NEW HOMETOWN - Part 1 & 2"

Georgia has long been know for his musical heritage and of late, especially country music. Connor Christian & Southern Gothic's "New Hometown" maybe be the best example of music from Georgia today. They meet every country music lover's need with a wide range of music from diehard country with fiddle and steel to rockin' country and some good old southern blues and gospel sounds thrown in. Part 1 opens up with "Sheets Down" about being on the bayou having a carefree live. "16 Bars" shows their country rockin' side that will have anyone up and dancing. "Only Need You" is a great love song that any of today's big stars could have cut. "That Ole Jukebox" is a great fiddle and steel cut that even Alan Jackson or George Strait would been proud to have. "Stella Please" probably show's off Connor's great vocals more than any song on the cd. A powerful number that you will feel in your soul. "Hang My Head" and "The Light", two more great songs that showcase the bands talents. "Bound For Glory" has a touch of that gospel feel that you would swear would be a song written by Hank, Sr. Part 2 starts off the the energy filled "Fiddler" that shows off the great talents of Jeff Spirko, one of the top fiddle players in the state. "(She's) My Salvation" is a great song about the love a man's life. Title track "New Hometown" is all about life on the road around the world and never settling down. "Back In Dixie" is a great southern anthem about being on the road and cant wait to get back to home. "Hotel Bar" rocks it up again. A cut that any local band would appreciate. Playing to a crowd and partying the night away. They close the disc out with "Watch Me Run" another love song, but this time, getting over and past that love.

Any music lover would love this cd as it will take you on a ride around and through the spectrum of country music from Georgia. It has the influences of Zac Brown to Alan Jackson and back to the Allman Brothers. A truely talented band that we at GC, would encourage you to get to know. You'll be playing this cd over and over and we're sure will be one of your treasures in your collection.

Connor Christian & Southern Gothic

Connor Christian - Vocals, Guitars, Keys, Harmonica

Joe Abramson - Bass, Vocals

Shawn Thacker - Drums, Vocals

Jeff Spirko - Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo, Piano, Mandolin, Vocals

Elena Martin - Fiddle, Keys, Mandolin, Vocals

Produced by Connor Christian & John Briglevich. Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by John Briglevich. Assistant Engineers: Allen Fuller, Adam Sweely, Michael Shurbutt & Connor Christian. Interns: Ty Barksdale & Keishiro Yamada. Recorded at Sonica Studios in Atlanta, Ga. Art: Sam Bass. All photos by Jolie Loren. Additional Photography by Michele Meow Photography.

For more information and to purchase cd, go to www.ConnorChristian.com

COY BOWLES "LOVE TAKES A FLIGHT"

Coy Bowles, member of The Zac Brown Band, will release his first solo album on Oct 4th, called "Love Take A Flight". From Thomaston, Ga, Coy learned to play guitar on his own at an early age and then met Zac Brown while attending West Georgia University in Carrollton. The opening track "Love Train" is a jazzy, country blues number that shows the fun Coy has when singing and telling the stories in his songs. The song will have you tapping the dash of the car and is perfect for a fall drive in Georgia. He slows it down a bit next with "Hold On", a good two steppin' beat song about just "Holding On" that the hard times wont last forever. Coy picks up the country jazz feel again on "Follow The Sun" about taking the path that your heart takes you. "My Heart's On Fire" is a duo with Sonia Leigh, a nice slow song that showcase both singer's vocals. He picks up again with a more southern rock, Gregg Allman type feel on "Living My Life". A number that is high paced that probably shows Coy's southern roots well. "The Healing" is another easy going, southern breeze song about getting over a broken heart. The next cut show's his Zac Brown influence with "Sailing Away", a fun song just wanting to get away. "This Ol-Town", another fine southern blues rock cut, story telling track, with help from Levi Lowery. The last cut "So Long So Long", another life lessons song. "Love Take A Flight" is a fine cd that really showcases not only Coy's great talent but the great talent we have here in Georgia. Talented Georgian's all contribute to this cd. Jordan Shalhoup and David Englehard, Atlanta's first call drummer Mark Cobb of Y-O-U and Yacht Rock and Nashville studio and session bassist and producer, Matt Mangano. Jason Isbell (Jason Isbell and The 400 unit, Drive By Truckers) joins Coy on electric guitar. Wyatt Durette and John Driskell Hopkins helped co-write on the cd. Hopkins helped the engineering. Clay Cook, also of The Zac Brown Band, co-produced and engineered as well.

We at GC highly recommend this cd as it's a fine example of Georgia southern rock country jazz that almost any music lover would enjoy. A must for your cd collection if you like the sounds of Zac Brown to Corey Smith to Gregg Allman.

Distributed by Tunecore for itunes and produced by Coy Bowles and Clay Cook, 'Love Takes Flight' will be available online October 5th on iTunes. Physical copies will be available for purchase via cdbaby (www.cdbaby.com), Coy's website (www.coybowles.com) and the Southern Ground Records website (www.southerngroundrecords.com).

LAUREN ASHLEY "LAUREN ASHLEY"

Griffin based Lauren Ashley has arrived on the scene in the last few months with appearances at Wild Bills and most recently opening for Ronnie Milsap. She has received accolades from all that have witnessed her talent. She showcases her talent on her six song self-titled cd "Lauren Ashley". She opens the cd with the more pop influenced "Need" that will have you tapping your toes and singing along. Talking about how we all "want" things, but the one thing money can't buy, is "Love". "Cold November" written by Ashley and her sister Haley, is one powerful song with a very catchy tune that is fun to listen to. The song looks back at a past love and hs her wondering if she can ever replace the past love. "Drive" kicks it up a notch or two and will get you up and dancing. It's about just getting in the car and taking off, to think about life and get away for a while. "This Wasn't My Fairy Tale" is about someone not quite having the life she thought she would have and is a powerful song that showcases Ashley's vocals well. The next song, "This Girl" is what a guy must do in order to get "This Girl. Lauren closes out the cd with "Long Way Home" which talks about her down home life and taking her time getting back to it. Ashley is rising quickly on the scene and is poised to make great strides in the coming year. On this cd, she displays a great range of vocal talent and creates product that is fun and easy to listen to. While she is definitely influenced by the likes of Carrie and Miranda, she also sets herself apart.

All songs written by Lauren Ashley Redmond, Jeff Chandler, Haley Redmond, Eryn Erickson, Trey Roth and Doug Wick. Lead vocals: Lauren Ashley Redmond., Backing vocals: Lauren Ashley Redmond, James David Carter., Accoustic Guitar: Jason Hoad.,Piano, organ, programming, percussion, acoustic guitar and electric: Trey Roth., Drums: Josh Fisher., Bass: Tim Gibson., Electric guitar, pads: Josh Murdy, Strings: Chris Carmichael., Steel Guitar: Gaylon Mathews.

For more information and to purchase cd, go to www.laurenashleymusic.com

RECKLESS DAWN "LOVE HANGOVER"

Dallas, Georgia based Reckless Dawn brings a fresh sound to music fans with a great mix of country and southern rock. Their opening cut "What If" talking about "what if" that person you just met IS the one. The song will have you taping your feet and singing along from the first note. "I Love The Ladies" is a light hearted story about how the girls drive him crazy. Great guitar riffs on the song. They slow it down with "Don't Go", a smooth song with great back vocals. RD turns it back up and shows their "southern rockin' side with "Mess Up Your Makeup", which will have you up and shaking your 'grove thing". "Without You" slows it back down, a great love song about the love of your life and how she got away. They close out the cd with a song that could easily be a 38 Special or Lynyrd Skynyrd song mixed with some Aldean with "I'm A Redneck" about how we 'all" really might be rednecks. The band has some great harmonies and showcases the bands well experienced musicianship and songwriting abilities. Band members: Bobby Owen, Jay Butler, Daryle Abel and Dennis Taylor. Recorded at Reveal Audio Services, Marietta, Ga.

For more information and to purchase cd, go to www.reverbnation.com/recklessdawn

RUNNIN' WILD BAND "2WILD4U"

Argon based band, Runnin' Wild has fast been coming on the scene the last year. They have been entertaining crowds all over the Northwest Georgia area and now, on the verge of making great strides not only throughout the rest of Georgia but nationally as well. Adding to that momentum is their brand new cd "2WILD4U", which has been one of their slogans for sometime as they bring a high energy sound to the scene. They kick off the cd with "Lover Not A Fighter", a country rockin' cut about fighting for that girls love. It'll have you toe tappin' right away and signing along. "16 Again" about a guy looking back at a time when an older woman made a man out of him and how he finds her again and they remember those great times. The third track on the cd, "Movin' On" ramps it up with high energy, a story about the band on the road and living those great times, doing what the band loves to do. "Tomorrow" slows it down, a cut about asking a love one to remember him if he should leave. They jack it back up with "Under Cover Cowgirl", a southern rockin' country anthem about those southern women, that party hard and lives harder. "Only Horse" is about a cowboy's love and she was the "Only Horse" he couldn't break. They come back down with "Alcohol", which follows in that long line of drinking songs of "drinking that woman away". "Copper Line" is a southern anthem of that "still" and runnin' from the law and the life that entails. They slow it back down with a love song "I Can't Find A Reason", about leaving that woman, but really don't know why. They get the toe tappin' again with "Before Daylight", about a road chase but he's trying to get back home to his woman. "H.R.S.R.C.C." (Hillbilly Redneck Southern Rebel Country Club) is a southern living anthem about the life that southerners live,, they even mention "Moby" of Moby In The Morning. A very fun song. The band closes out the cd with a song of the same name of the band "Runnin' Wild", about fast life and loving life in the country. Runnin' Wild brings a fresh country rockin' sound showing their traditional roots with country and with that touch of southern rock as well.

Band Members:Michael Goss (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Jeff Boatner (lead guitar, background vocals), Toney Boatner (bass, background vocals), Andy Edwards (slide, lead guitar, background vocals), Ray Cupp (drums)

For more information and to purchase cd, go to www.RunninWildBand2Wild4U.com

Bar Review - Five O'clock Somewhere - Covington, GA

By Scotty Conner for Georgia-Country.com

Located in the K-Mart/Ingles Shopping center in Covington, GA off of I-20 at exit 90, or more specifically for you GPS or Mapquest users out there...7189 Turner Lake Road, Covington, GA 30014 - is Five O'clock Somewhere. This bar features live full band entertainment on Friday and Saturdays, along with DJ dance music as well those nights. Sunday nights they feature Ben Smith, Jim Tanner, and Trey Thompson. Monday nights is Shane Jones and Various people doing an Open Mic Night. Tuesday nights they feature Karaoke, Wednesday nights they feature Texas Hold 'Em Poker, as well as "Eastside Dart Leagues". Thursday nights is Ladies night with drink specials for the ladies and Karaoke.

As you walk in the Five O'clock Somewhere front door - a 3/4 rectangular bar is just in front of you, serving a fully stocked bar of beers and spirits to make any drink you want. They also have a full kitchen. A lot of dart boards to the right, an internet style jukebox, as well as 2 pool tables. To the left as you come in, is the portion of the bar that houses the stage for the bands, as well as the DJ booth, a dance floor as well as tables around it.

This past Saturday - the place had a great crowd and Brother Pudge playing country and rock, and working the crowd up for Nashville recording artist Matt Kennon "The Call", who played some songs from his last album, his upcoming album, and a cover song here and there. Then once his band was done - Brother Pudge finished out the night with more fun music, along with more DJ dance music music and there was plenty of people out there on the floor having a blast.

For those of you who like more harder party rock type bands, they do play that as well on some weekends too.. The bands, music, staff and management were great, and I had a great time, I would definately go back.

For more info on Five Oclock Somewhere - check them out at: fiveoclocksomewherecovington.com

COLE TAYLOR - "That'll Be Always Home To Me"

Valdosta's Cole Taylor is one of the rising stars in Georgia country music as he is getting regularly booked all over South Georgia, from Albany to Macon. And there is a reason he's gaining popularity, it's his music. His current cd, "That'll Be Always Be Home To Me" is where it starts. Cole sings to the common guy (and girl) in any southern town like Valdosta. Opening track, "Wakin' Up The Sun" describes the fun and joy of everyday life, enjoying life to the fullest, even if all night long. "She Still Loves A Honky Tonk" is about that girl that out partying with the guys, even thought she could be straight laced and professional during the week, church goer on Sunday but partying on Saturday night. Cole slows it down with "Do You Ever Think Of Me", reminisces about a lost love of yesterday. 'Better Than Words Can Say" turns it back up a little about meeting the right one out one night, about how every guy wants to tell how much a girl how much they mean to but cant find the words, he'd rather show the girl. "She's Just Right" may be a sequel to the previous cut, about that girl that just fits the guy "just right". Cole reaches back to some old school country with "Drinkin' Songs', looking back at all those bar hugging songs that everyone needs now and then. The title track picks it up again, a look back at his roots and where he's from. No matter what he finds on the road and big cities, he never looses touch of "home" and all the great things that come with it. "Did You Light Up The Sky" slows it back down, a great romantic song that any guy would love to sing to his girl. Another look back comes with "We Can Go Back" about all the great things that southern life allows him, with fun times and love. He closes out the cd with "I'll See You Again", another love song, longing for a love one. Cole well describes southern life, living and love in his music and that again, is why he's building that connection with his audience and fans. The cd has a great mix of slow and upbeat song that is a perfect cd for a spring or summer day, with the windows down and the music up loud.

For more information and to purchase cd, go to www.coletaylormusic.com

DALLAS - "RIDIN' ON LUCK"

Dallas / Villa Rica based band Dallas, came onto the local scene in early 2010 in their short time together, they have done several things that other bands take years to accomplish. They have gathered a strong following, established a regular schedule of shows and wrote and recorded a cd for the public. "Ridin' On Luck" showcases the bands creativity as a band to watch for in the coming year and years. With great harmonies that reminds you of Alabama, a rocking show that any Jason Aldean fan would approve and energy to get you singing and dancing to. Their opening track "Doing Our Thang" show off their roots not only musically with homage to the greats of country music, but their way of life in Georgia. "Blue Skies Over Georgia" is a great tribute to our great state and enjoying the things that the country life gives us. "Raccoon Creek" is a fun song about hitting that favorite fishing hole. Fan favorite and title track "Ridin' On Luck" is a great, yet simple song with a simple message of just living life on love. They slow it down some with "What If I Never", a cut about looking back at things you do in life and the chances you take. "Border Of Mexico" is a smooth cut about going south and learning to be a man. They rock it back up a little with "Country Way", another country life anthem. "Live And Love One Day At A Time" slows it back down about losing love and moving on. The last cut is another "drinkin' song with "Drinkin' Side", a fun cut to sing along to. The band is as talented as any around and proves this not only with their songwriting abilities on this cd but as well as in their live shows. They love to work the crowd knowing that anyone that comes to their show, expects to have a great time and that's what they give. For more information and to purchase cd, go to www.dallas-band.com

THE TYLER HAMMOND BAND "THE TYLER HAMMOND BAND"

Millidgeville based The Tyler Hammond Band is another talented band coming onto the scene. They self titled cd offers five great tracks that any Georgia boy (or girl) would love to country rockin' too on any Sat night as they are going out. Opening cut "Aint Slowin Down" is about living live to the fullest, from runnin' moonshine to runnin' from the law. "Hell On Her Mind" is about that "angel" of girl that really is up to no good. They slow it down some with "My Hometown", another nice southern anthem about growing up in that small town. They rock it up a little again with "Burn" about partyin' with your friends, taking a swig and feeling the "burn". They close it out with "What Your Missiin" about the great things in life, from "grannies cookin" to taking a ride with your girl". The Tyler Hammond band has alot of sounthern rock influences while still singing the virtues of southern life. A nice mix of country, country rock and heavy on the guitar and drums. If you like Brantley Gilbert, Jason Aldean and other like acts, you should enjoy this cd. To hear the songs from this cd and/or to purchase, go to myspace.com/tylerhammondband.

MIKE McCARROLL "HONKY TONK DREAMS

West Georgia based Mike McCarroll's latest cd "Honky Tonk Dreams" is just that, a throwback to the great honky tonk songs of the past. He opens the cd with "Waiting On The Whiskey To Work", another fun drinking song, trying to drown the memories of a woman. "It's All About You", a cut about that woman that seems to feel the world revolves around her. "Waitin" is a song about about how life seems to be always "waitin'" on something, but he needs to move on. He cranks it up with the title track "Honky Tonk Dreams", a great fun song that will have you up and dancing. Full of fiddle, piano and the full assortment that will make you think you are in Texas on a Saturday night. "Cash Crop" is about the hard times, relying on the farm and doing what you have to do to survive. You two steppers would enjoy "Southern Pride" as he cranks it up with an anthem honoring the greats of southern country and rock. Mike gets his rock-a-billy on with "What You Gonna Do Now". He remembers that heart breaking woman again on "If The Devil Brought You Roses". He brings it back down with "Merle Haggard, Jack Daniels & Me", a fun drinking song. He kinda pocks back at Nashville with "Pop-style, Cookie-Cutter Formula Country Song" about how Nashville execs sometimes think any new act has to do what they want. "I Had It All" slows it back down about remembering a love. He closes out the cd with "The Devil In The Mirror" about a man taking the blame for his problems. "Honky Tonk Dreams" is a great collection of a little bit of every taste of country music; fun, dancing to heart breaking drinking songs. We at GC highly recommend ordering this cd. It'll be a favorite in your player. For more information and to purchase cd, go to www.mikemccarroll.com

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