THE STEELDRIVERS & GRANVILLE AUTOMATIC
What began as a casual jam session over a decade ago has become one of today’s leaders in the Americana/Bluegrass music world. The SteelDrivers released their eponymous debut in 2008 and scored their first GRAMMY nomination for the song “Blue Side Of The Mountain.” In 2010, the group released their sophomore album Reckless featuring the hit “Where Rainbows Never Die.”In 2020, Tammy Rogers, Michael Fleming, Richard Bailey, Brent Truitt and Kelvin Damrell (his first project as lead vocals) released the chart-tipping Bad For You to both industry and media aplomb. The quintet tours an average of 75 dates annually while continuing to bring world-class music to people.
AMY GRANT
Augusta, GA native Amy Grant will perform at the Miller Theater on Wednesday, May 25. Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has been strumming her way through a thirty-plus year adventure as a singer-songwriter, author, television host, and speaker. Early on, Grant’s iconic voice became instantly recognizable in both the Christian and pop worlds. In 1986, she scored her first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song in a duet with Peter Cetera, “The Next Time I Fall”. In 1991, she released the blockbuster album Heart in Motion which became her best-selling album to date, topping the Billboard Christian album chart for 32 weeks, selling five million copies in the U.S., and producing her second No. 1 pop single “Baby Baby”.
A Tribute to Aretha feat. Damien Sneed w/ Valerie Simpson
Damien Sneed, multi-talented bandleader, composer, musician, and vocalist, brings A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul home to Augusta, GA. This dynamic presentation celebrates the amazing musical legacy of the late Aretha Franklin. While touring with Aretha Franklin, Damien Sneed developed a strong mentee relationship with the soul legend. Sneed pays homage to her in A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul with fresh renditions of her most cherished hits, including “How I Got Over,” “Respect,” “Say A Little Prayer,” and more.
ABBAFAB
ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA!This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 1970’s and 1980’s including monster hits such as “Waterloo”, “Fernando”, “Honey Honey”, “Dancing Queen”, and countless others. From the earliest hits to “Mamma Mia”, ABBAFAB will take you on an ABBA journey that is unmatched. Our vocalists and musicians have toured the world as solo artists and as band members and have come together to create the most entertaining ABBA tribute on the market today. ABBA’s record-breaking string of hits are timeless and continue to thrill audiences of all ages. There’s no generation gap here; just memories and memorable music and ABBAFAB covers them all. There’s no doubt that the ABBAFAB vibe is infectious!
BSE Presents: JAMES GREGORY
For decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It’s storytelling at its best.The trademark caricature is the essence of humorist James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch.
Big Spring Ent. Presents: CHRIS CAGLE
Chris Cagle made his debut on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts with “My Love Goes On And On”, the first single from his debut album Play It Loud. The album, which was certified gold in the United States, also produced the number one single, “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out”. In 2002, his self-titled sophomore project debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and is certified gold in the United States. This album yielded two top 5 offerings, “What a Beautiful Day” and “Chicks Dig It”. Cagle penned more albums that brought continued success with hits like “Miss Me Baby”, “What Kinda Gone”, “Let There Be Cowgirls”, and “Country by the Grace of God”.
Little Feat
Making a truly great live rock and roll album is an enormous challenge, so difficult that they are a rarity. Waiting for Columbus is a consensus member of that very exclusive club.This tour will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the legendary Waiting for Columbus, replicating the album at every stop.In August 1977, the band brought along a recording team to four shows in London and then three in Washington, D.C., and they captured sonic gold. Backed by the Tower of Power horn section, with whom they’d recorded Feats Don’t Fail Me Now, they romped through extended versions of a stellar song selection that included “Fat Man in the Bathtub,” “Spanish Moon,” “Dixie Chicken”, “Sailin’ Shoes,” and “Feats Don’t Fail Me Now,” as well as the iconic truck driver’s lament, “Willin’,” the song that got Lowell out of the Mothers of Invention and gave birth to Little Feat. Generations of listeners have worn out the original vinyl, and the digital world will carry that heritage forward.Little Feat currently includes Bill Payne (keyboards, vocals), Kenny Gradney (bass), Sam Clayton (percussion and vocals), Fred Tackett (guitars and vocals), Scott Sharrard (guitars and vocals), and Tony Leone (drums).
Kenny G
A crossover jazz icon, saxophonist Kenny G has enjoyed phenomenal success across the pop, jazz, and R&B charts for over three decades. G is known for his lyrical and emotive style, a sound that has garnered a loyal fanbase and made him one of the biggest selling instrumentalists of all-time. He initially broke through with 1986’s “Duotones”, which reached the top 10 on the pop and jazz charts and spawned the hit single “Songbird.” He gained yet wider attention with 1992’s “Breathless”, which reached number two on the Billboard 200, topped the jazz charts, and won the Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition for “Forever in Love.” G has more than ten number one Billboard Jazz Albums.
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents The Police “Synchronicity” + The Best of Greatest Hits
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Bruce Hornsby has built one of the most diverse, collaborative and adventurous careers in contemporary music. Drawing from a vast wellspring of American musical traditions, the singer/pianist/composer/bandleader has created a large and accomplished body of work and employed a vast array of stylistic approaches. Throughout this period, Hornsby has maintained the integrity, virtuosity and artistic curiosity that have been hallmarks of his work from the start. Hornsby has had a distinctly unique career since his debut with The Range on their multi-platinum 1986 album “The Way It Is”. He has steered his way through a stint on keyboards for the Grateful Dead, writing music for Spike Lee’s films, and albums exploring jazz, bluegrass and contemporary classical music. Bruce Hornsby is on a roll. After taking the music world by surprise with his wide-ranging, critically acclaimed 2019 album “Absolute Zero”, the singer, songwriter, composer and bandleader returns with a follow-up that picks up where its predecessor left off. “Non-Secure Connection” features 10 new songs exploring a broad range of themes, from civil rights to computer hackers, mall salesmen to the Darwinian aspects of AAU basketball.**In the best interest of fans and staff, the Event Organizer will continue to monitor local COVID-19 trends and meet or exceed protocols mandated by local governments. By purchasing tickets to this event, unless prohibited by law, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event, which may include, but not be limited to, wearing masks, providing proof of vaccination status and/or providing proof of negative COVID-19 test. Check back often for updates to your event venue website as guidelines are subject to change.**
