Chris Starrs

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Newton native set to rock the Covington Square with free jazz concert

Because acclaimed saxophonist Antonio Chand Bennett hails from Newton County, it should come as no surprise as to whom he considers his musical mentor.

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Jimmy Buffet tribute band A1A set to play concert at Olde Town Pavilion

Although he's made a good living for some 20 years as the leader of A1A, known as "The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show," Atlanta native Jeff Pike admits that Buffett was not necessarily his favorite musical artist when he was growing up.

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Progressive music festival celebrates eighth year at Olde Town Pavilion

The Lemon Bee Festival is rapidly becoming a signature springtime event in Olde Town Conyers.

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Country singer Chris Massey makes a stop in Conyers before nine-city tour in June

When singer/songwriter Chris Massey takes the stage Friday, May 3 at the Whistle Post Tavern in Olde Town Conyers, he'll do so with considerable momentum.

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Country singer Chris Massey makes a stop in Conyers before nine-city tour in June

When singer/songwriter Chris Massey takes the stage Friday, May 3 at the Whistle Post Tavern in Olde Town Conyers, he'll do so with considerable momentum.. The country singer and his band recently traveled to Nashville to appear on the popular "Billy Block Show," a televised showcase for up

Deas with Olympic development team in Portugal

Although Heritage midfielder/forward Andre Deas will miss a couple of critical games for the Patriots over the next several days, he's got a good reason for his absence.

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Oxford Youth Singers presents operatic 'Les Miserables'

Mary Lynn Luke, musical director of the Oxford Youth Singers for the past nine years, minces no words when describing the rigor of the vocal ensemble's upcoming production, the epic, award-winning musical "Les Miserables.".

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Award-winning blues singer Francine Reed performs in Conyers

In 1988, after years of living and working with some of the music industry's most gifted artists in Los Angeles, Jez Graham packed up his piano and moved to Atlanta, a decision he's never regretted.. "I'd always missed the East Coast and so did my wife, Mindy, and when we

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Air National Guard Band's upcoming Conyers concert could be its last

The Air National Guard Band of the South's performance on March 30 at the Rockdale Auditorium in Olde Town Conyers will no doubt be a rousing evening of entertainment, but the free concert will also have a bittersweet tone.

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Newton County singer-songwriter makes headway in country music industry

Newton County native Gannon Adams has been able to gain considerable traction -- and attention -- in the country music business, thanks in no small part to a pair of American cultural icons.

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