Passing the Torch

Remedy returns to the Fred on Friday, May 7th to officially kick off the venue’s 2010 ‘Open Mic’ night competition. As last year’s winner of the competition, we won’t be allowed to participate in this year’s competition but have been given the opportunity to get the crowd fired up in preparation for the rest of the evening’s participants. Showcasing a wide variety of local talent in all musical genre’s, the Fred will be hosting the annual event for the second year, and hopes to garner a tremendous amount of interest from local bands and residents. In addition to opening the event, we’ll also have the honor of serving as a guest judge as well.

Playing at the Fred was the highlight of 2009 for the band and we look forward to playing at the venue once again and passing the torch to another great local band. Here’s a recap of our 2009 performance at the Fred.

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To view photos from the event, be sure to visit the Remedy photo gallery.

Motorheads Debut

Remedy had the pleasure of playing at Motorheads in McDonough, GA for the first time on January 15th, 2010 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, playing four sets over the course of our four hour stay. Our first time at the venue, we did our absolute best to make the most of the opportunity by endeavoring to put on a flawless show, with lots of crowd interaction and participation, in addition to playing a whole lot of songs during the course of the evening. We received many compliments throughout the night for doing just that!

We also had an opportunity to celebrate a very special occasion, bringing together a bunch of folks who gathered to join in celebrating Elisa’s birthday party. It was a very special evening for Elisa as it brought together two things she really enjoys; the band and her friends. Be sure to check out the photo gallery to check out some of the action from the night’s festivities.

We had a great time at Motorheads and hope to return soon. As always, please be sure to check our list of upcoming shows for a complete run down of where we’ll be next and a huge thank you to all those folks who came out to join us at Motorheads. You made it a very memorable evening for all of us!

A Night to Remember

Remedy had the pleasure of playing to a packed house at the Twilight Bar and Grill on December 31, 2009 in Newnan, GA. Filled with friends, family and lots of Twilight faithful, hosts Molly and Glenn Veasey kicked off the evening’s festivities with a fantastic steak dinner, set against a wonderfully decorated bar that was perfectly arranged for the big party. Molly personally visited each table, checking on her guests as they enjoyed their meal and making sure everyone was having a great time.

The band began playing music just before the nine o’clock hour, kicking off the first set with Eddie Money’s ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’ and finishing with off with the ever popular Allman Brother’s ‘Whipping Post.’ The band added several new songs to the mix during the evening, including tunes by Santana, The Doobie Brothers, The Jeff Healey Band and Joe Cocker.

At midnight, the bar counted down in unison as the seconds ticked away, followed by lots of hugs and kisses as the clock struck twelve. The band played on as the celebration continued, playing lots of material that kept the dance floor packed and visitors singing along.

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We’d like to send out a heartfelt thanks to both Molly and Glenn for allowing us to play during one of their biggest parties of the year. It’s no secret we love playing the Twilight and a big part of that is because of them. We’d also like to thank all the Twilight faithful that made the choice to spend their holiday with us. We know there are LOTS of choices when it comes to New Year’s Eve parties and we’re honored you choose to spend yours with us. Lastly, many thanks to our families and friends who came to join us. We’d likely not accept invitations to play holiday parties like these were it not for you coming to celebrate with us. It means so much to us to have you there!

Hopefully we’ll see you all again next year!

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The Remedy Band at Motorheads

Remedy is thrilled to be making our first performance at Motorheads in McDonough, GA. Well known throughout the area for their great music, fun atmosphere and friendly patrons, Motorheads has long been a favorite of many local area bands who appreciate playing for an electric crowd who love good music and a good time. The band has been working particularly hard recently learning new music and plan to bring the house down with outstanding material from The Who, Jeff Healey Band, and Eric Clapton, in addition to playing fan favorites from Rush, Zeppelin, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Black Crowes, and more.

The evening will be made all the more special by our collective celebration of Elisa’s birthday party. Elisa has chosen Remedy’s Motorheads gig as a gathering spot for her birthday bash and the band is tremendously excited to co-host the event with the wonderful folks at the bar.

We’re looking forward to a great time at Motorheads and hope to see all the folks on the south side of town when we show up and rock the house!

See you there!

Date: Friday, January 15th @ 9 PM
Location: Motorheads
Address: 650 Macon Street; McDonough, GA 30253
Telephone: (770) 898-0008
Cost: FREE

New Year’s Eve with The Remedy Band

Remedy is thrilled to be the featured act at the Twilight for their biggest party of the year, New Year’s Eve. A long standing tradition at the Twilight, Molly and Glenn throw an incredible party each year to ring in the new year with friends, family and faithful patrons of the bar. Featuring a steak dinner, party favors, a champagne toast at midnight, giveaways and prizes throughout the evening, and more than four hours of blistering tunes from the band, this year’s party is sure to be a memorable one for the band and the bar.

In speaking to Molly about the event, she strongly advised potential attendees to call in advance and reserve a table for dinner if you wish to guarantee a spot as the New Year’s Eve celebration at the Twilight fills up quickly and typically sells out prior to the evening of the event.

For our part, Remedy has added an incredible keyboard player since our last visit and have added about 10 new songs to our play-list as well, featuring new songs by Van Halen, Santana, the Doobie Brothers, Joe Cocker, Dobie Gray, the Commodores, and more. We can’t wait to participate in the annual New Year’s Eve gig at the Twilight and look forward to doing our part to make it a memorable and fun-filled evening for all!

See you there!

Date: Thursday, December 31st @ 7 PM
Location: The Twilight Bar and Grill
Address: 311 Raymond Hill Road; Newnan, GA 30265
Telephone: (770) 251-6540
Cost: $25.00 – includes cover charge, steak dinner, party favors, champagne toast, and table.
$10.00 – includes cover  charge and champagne toast.

A Special Graduation

The Remedy Band had the pleasure of performing with the graduating students of Peachtree City’s ‘Guitars not Guns’ organization on Sunday, August 30th at the Bridge Community Center in Peachtree City, GA.

Surrounded by family and friends, the graduating class of nine students began the ceremony by demonstrating their basic knowledge of chords before moving on to play full songs with the band. The first song, ‘Bad Moon Rising’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival, was a song the students worked on for weeks leading up to the event with their teacher and mentor, Robby Jackson. It was clearly evident to all in attendance the students had been putting in some practice time because they performed wonderfully on the song, traversing the chord progressions like seasoned veterans. The band played two more songs with the students, finishing up with ‘Can’t You See’ by Marshall Tucker and ‘Born On The Bayou,’ another Creedence Clearwater Revival tune. The students had very little experience with these songs but truly showed their skills with chord changes, moving up and down the fret board as Tim Briscoe (lead guitar) called out the chords. Smiles could be seen throughout the entire room as they played the last note of the final song and walked off amidst cheers and applause.

Established in 2000 by local Peachtree City resident Ray Nelson, Guitars not Guns provides underprivileged youth in the community with guitars and lessons, in an effort to help them discover the positive influence of music and the impact it can have on their lives. In addition to teaching kids how to play guitar, instructors emphasize ancillary life skills such as discipline, hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Consequently, it provides them with an enjoyable hobby and keeps them constructively occupied, instead of potentially falling prey to destructive influences like drugs, gangs or alcohol. The ceremony was the culmination of an eight-week program that taught the students the basics of playing guitar, in addition to hopefully building a strong foundation for love of both music and the instrument.

Ray, his wife Louise, teacher Robby Jackson and event organizer Vicki Blair all had words of congratulations for the students and were beaming with pride watching them play. Lunch was provided for the students, along with gift bags, cake, graduation certificates and, most notably, a guitar that the students were able to take home following the ceremony.

The band had a tremendous time playing with the students and hope to collaborate further with the organization in the future. The kids were nothing short of fantastic and it was thrilling to see how far they had progressed in such a short period of time with hard work and dedication. The confidence they gained by the experience was extremely apparent, which will undoubtedly carry over to other areas of life, leaving the students with more than just guitar lessons during the eight week program, but a few life lessons as well.

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Don’t Judge a Book

Reading the home page for Newnan’s Twilight Bar and Grill website, viewers will notice a very candid description regarding the establishment…

“Don’t let the funky exterior fool you.  Inside is a first-class neighborhood bar full of nice people having a great time.”

Driving past the Twilight, some might lean towards being apprehensive about the establishment based on the aforementioned rugged exterior and although we’ve all been in situations where we’ve prejudged people or places only to find we were right on the mark, those that judge the Twilight before experiencing it are doing themselves a tremendous disservice. In this case, judging the book by its cover leaves you missing out on a great story.

The Twilight Bar and Grill may not be the newest or fanciest place in town, but it consistently draws a great crowd of incredibly nice people who know where to look for top notch entertainment and a friendly atmosphere. Owners and hosts Molly and Glenn are always talking with patrons and frequently sing along and dance with the music being played. They enjoy themselves so much, you get the distinct impression they built the bar not as an investment, but more as a wonderful opportunity to hang out and party with 300 of their closest friends.

The ‘friends’ that visit are knowledgeable about music, supportive of those who put in a solid effort on behalf of their enjoyment, and LOVE to have a great time. As a band, the energy and enthusiasm they exude is incredibly contagious and you routinely find yourself applauding them following a song because they add so much to your enjoyment while playing. During sets, (when neither dancing or clapping) they routinely hand you beverages and between sets, approach you to offer a kind word of thanks.

We had a fantastic time, greatly look forward to returning to the Twilight on September 25th, and hope those that caught the last show come back and join us again. We’ll be working extra hard to make sure we learn more new material and put on an even better show!

Guitars not Guns

One of life’s lessons I’m routinely reminded of is the importance of consistently putting forth my best effort, regardless of the activity. As a child I remember mundanely raking leaves and hearing my mom say, “Do your best, you never know who’s watching.” It’s a character trait we possess as a band and a quality that has helped us become successful in other areas of our lives as well.

Remedy recently had the opportunity to play at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, GA on July 10th, as the opening act for the World Classic Rockers at the venue. Unbeknownst to us, among the many spectators watching that evening were Ray and Louise Nelson, founders of the Guitars not Guns Foundation, and GnG’s Marketing Director, Victoria Blair. Following the performance, the band received an incredibly kind e-mail from Ray, complimenting our performance and thanking us for being a part of an evening he truly enjoyed. Contained within the signature of his e-mail was a reference to a website entitled www.guitarsnotguns.org.

Ever curious, I promptly clicked the link and began trolling through the various pages on the website. What I discovered was truly inspiring. Established in 2000, Guitars not Guns provides underprivileged youth in the community with guitars and lessons, in an effort to help them discover the positive influence of music and the impact it can have on their lives. In addition to teaching kids how to play guitar, instructors emphasize ancillary life skills such as discipline, hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Consequently, it provides them with an enjoyable hobby and keeps them constructively occupied, instead of potentially falling prey to destructive influences like drugs, gangs or alcohol.

It was a great surprise then, when we received a second e-mail from Victoria Blair, GnG’s Marketing Director, asking us if we would like to participate in the upcoming graduation ceremony for GnG’s current students. After learning more about the organization and how GnG serves the community, each member of the band agreed to participate without hesitation. Originally asked to perform a few songs and speak to the students about our experiences with music, we’re hoping to have enough time before the event to practice a few songs with the kids so they can play with us at the ceremony.

As it turns out, all that practice, effort and hard work leading up to the concert at the Fred was beneficial on a number of levels. And if there’s one message I’ll be trying to advocate while speaking with the students, it will be for them to always put forth their best effort, regardless of the activity.

You never know who’s watching!

Remedy Returns to the Fred

The Remedy Band made their triumphant return to the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater on Friday, July 10th in front of what turned out to be a nearly sold out crowd for the World Classic Rockers concert event. The band performed for nearly forty minutes, managing to squeeze in nine songs during the short but eventful set.

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Despite being very warm throughout most of the day with temperatures peaking in the high 80’s, the sun was beginning its descent as the band took the stage, leaving much of the venue shaded and cooling as Remedy began to heat up. Although the band estimated having more than 100 friends and family in the crowd, it was fairly evident that the majority in attendance had not heard of Remedy and were likely unsure of what to expect as the set got underway.

We quickly grabbed their attention with the Stones classic ‘Start Me Up’ and moved right into ‘Hard to Handle’ by the Black Crowes which had people both singing and dancing. ‘Life in the Fast Lane’ turned out to be a great choice as many in attendance applauded after the very first few notes of the song and sang along with the chorus as well, providing some backup vocals to the band as we played. As the set continued with ‘Leave My Little Girl Alone,’ ‘Pride and Joy,’ ‘Johnny B. Goode,’ and ‘House is a Rockin,’ it quickly became evident to all in attendance the band had showed up with the intention of leaving a lasting impression and left no doubt by finishing the audience off with Led Zeppelin’s ‘Heartbreaker’ and the Allman Brothers’ classic, ‘Whipping Post.’

Tim left mouths agape with Jimmy Page’s solo in Heartbreaker, garnering wild applause following the song, while Danny’s piano solo in Johnny B. Goode had them movin’ and shakin’ in the isles. Andy B. and Jon Weakley were in perfect sync throughout the evening and Andy R. provided powerful vocals that complemented the outstanding instrumentals all night long.

As the last notes we played on ‘Whipping Post’ the crowd rose to their feet and rewarded the band’s efforts with a standing ovation. Several regulars of the Fred’s concert series commented that they’d not seen such a reception for an opening band before and that we had clearly exceeded their expectations with the performance. We left feeling incredibly satisfied with our effort and extremely confident that we’d gained a lot more fans than we had showed up with. As evidenced by the patrons who stopped and congratulated each one of us on our performance as we tried to make our way to our seats for the World Classic Rocker’s portion of the concert, the night turned out to be a memorable one for more than just the band.

To view photos from the event, be sure to visit the Remedy photo gallery.

Concert Event of the Summer

The Remedy Band returns to the Frederick Brown Amphitheater on July 10, 2009 as the opening act for the World Classic Rockers in what is shaping up to be the biggest concert event of the summer. Well, at least to us! We’re not expecting to be able to compete for your concert dollar with the likes of U2 or Sir Paul McCartney, but we’re hoping to be a slightly more desirable choice than the Flock of Seagulls reunion tour.

I mean seriously, could they create a commercial this compelling anyway?

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Remedy originally performed at the Fred back on May 9th, 2009, beating out 16 other performers for the opportunity to return as an opening act for the World Classic Rockers. As part of the rules for the contest, the band was only allowed a twelve minute set which turned out to be three songs. As a reward for winning the contest, Remedy will be featured on the evening’s program and be allowed to play a full forty minute set to help fire up the crowd.

The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater is a tremendous venue, seating up to 2,500 and set among the trees in the beautiful landscape of Peachtree City’s McIntosh Trail. Equipped with state of the art, professional sound equipment, a full crew of audio engineers and a wide variety of guest amenities including tasty food, beverages, a friendly wait staff and a family friendly picnic area that can be reserved for an additional fee.

The job of the opening act is to get the crowd warmed up and we intend to set the stage on fire with lots on energy, enthusiasm, and a tight set filled with music everyone will love and enjoy. And be sure to stick around for the World Classic Rockers following Remedy’s performance. If you like the kind of music we play, you’ll be sure to appreciate the WCR experience as we share a similar love for southern rock, blues and classic rock. You can check out their promotional video on their website.

Look forward to seeing you there and thanks for your continued support!

Date: Friday, July 10th @ 7:30 PM
Location: The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater
Address: 201 McIntosh Trail; Peachtree City, GA 30269
Telephone: (770) 631-0630
Cost: $25 Reserved Seating, $15 Lawn Seating

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