ALMA Presents

This week we have Brian Martin, general manager of the Augusta Entertainment Complex. Brian manages the Bell Auditorium and James Brown Arena here in Augusta. We talk all about his history with concerts and live entertainment as well as the upcoming events right here in Augusta. You find all the upcoming events and information on how to get tickets at: https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com/ You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents

Today on ALMA Presents, we talk to a new band forming in Augusta with a LOT of familiar faces: The Dusty Angels. They haven't released their first album yet, so we got a sneak peak at 2 of their upcoming songs: My Old Friends & Everything's a Country Song Here's their lineup: Jarrett Acosta on BassLuke Amerson on DrumsAJ Howell Singing & GuitarTaylor Swann Pedal SteelKeith Peterson Electric GuitarHenry Wynn Fiddle  Learn more about Jarrett's Boondocks Farms: https://www.boondockfarms.com/

Today on ALMA, we talk to Josh Pierce from the Josh Pierce Group and Guns for Hire. We talk all things from his early influences to starting off playing at a bookstore to best practices for local artists. Live in studio, Josh plays a song that he composed last year called Stand Up. Connect with Josh: Facebook: Josh Pierce MusicYouTube: @joshpiercemusic6526  You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents Want to listen to the Afroman song that mentions Augusta? (It's Explicit!) https://open.spotify.com/track/2DP4O6Usshp8qW7KDXmCMI?si=f7b7010ab5aa44c3 https://music.apple.com/us/album/trip/33902887?i=33902493

This week we have amazing local rapper Freedom Black. We talk all about his journey to music from New York to Georgia back to New York again. We’re also getting into how he came to Augusta, his residency at Soul Bar, and the future of his career. Make sure you come out to the Soul Bar on January 26th and every last Thursday of the month in 2023 to hear some amazing artists. You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents

We have an Augusta legend in the studio this week Drake White, photographer and former photojournalist. We talk all about how he came to Augusta, left, and then returned to stay. We also discuss his recent work with creating portraits highlighting local artists and upcoming gallery show. You can find some of Drake’s fantastic portraits on his website: https://www.drakewhite.studio  You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents