Bring It On Home

Collectively, there’s not a single guy in the band that doesn’t love Zeppelin. And aside from Andy Buchanan, who staunchly defends his designation of Neil Peart as the greatest drummer of all time, we recognize each Zeppelin member at their respective positions as being among the best at what they do. With that heavy praise in mind, it might come as a surprise to know that we currently only feature one Zeppelin tune in our set list.

We’ve been moderately limited with the selection of Zeppelin songs we could cover as a great number of them are so well known and revered and we’ve been reluctant to try and cover them unless we were confident in our ability to do them justice. Plant’s voice alone, for instance, keeps me from comfortably singing about 50%-60% of the songs they play!

It’s with great excitement then, Remedy has decided to cover a heavy hitting Zeppelin tune entitled ‘Bring It On Home,’ originally released in 1969 on the Zeppelin II album. At 4:20 seconds long, the song features a bluesy intro and outro, with a bone crushing guitar lick that carries listeners through a very short musical roller coaster ride in between. The intro and outro were deliberate homages to the original Sonny Boy Williamson song, while the rest of the track was an original Jimmy Page/Robert Plant composition.

With fair amounts of reasonably intricate harmonica parts and guitar parts that feature both lead and rhythm sections, the song should prove to be a substantial challenge for the band but an extremely rewarding song to cover at the same time.

In case you’ve not heard the song before, have a quick listen and be sure to brace yourself for the guitar intro!

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Statesboro Blues

Huge fans of the Allman brothers, Remedy has decided to take on a classic by the beloved southern rockers entitled, ‘Statesboro Blues.’ Originally recorded by Blind Willie McTell, a popular blues musician who played in Georgia until his death in 1959, the Allman Brothers recorded the song for the first time at the Fillmore East in 1971. Well known for the incredible slide guitar work done by Duane Allman, ‘Statesboro Blues’ was ranked #9 by Rolling Stone Magazine in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.  Not so ironically, Statesboro is a city in Georgia not far from Macon, where the band lived.

A tremendous admirer of Duane Allman’s skills with the slide, Tim is looking forward to taking on the challenge of duplicating the smooth, fluid style of Allman, while trying to infuse a bit of Remedy flavor into the classic hit. Always requested and heavily applauded during gigs, songs by the Allman Brothers always go over incredibly well with local folks wherever we play, and we look forward to seeing (and hearing) the response we get following the addition of ‘Statesboro Blues’ to our setlist.

If you’ve not heard the song before, have a quick listen to the song below and we’ll be sure to replace it with our version in a few weeks as a basis for comparison.

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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.

Check out the photo gallery for more action from the event.

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.

Drift Away

Utilizing the talents of our newly added keyboard player, Remedy has decided to add a bit more keyboard-driven material to the play list by learning the Dobie Gray classic, ‘Drift Away’. Chris takes the lead on the vocals, with Andy and Tim picking up the harmonies. In addition, the song provides Chris with an opportunity to showcase his keyboard skills as well, with subtle but distinct melodies throughout the tune.

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The song provides just a taste of what you’ll be hearing at future gigs as we continue to expand our play list, now nearly 80 songs deep, featuring a wide variety of songs that either spotlight piano and keys or serve as great accompaniment to the driving guitar-driven songs the band is known for playing.

Be sure to let us know what you think with a comment below!

The Great Chili Challenge

Start the Halloween festivities early this year and join the Remedy Band at the “Great Chili Challenge” in support of Peachtree City’s, Line Creek Civitan Club on October 31st at Shakerag Knoll, beginning at 11 AM. In addition to live music from Remedy, the event will feature a costume contest, rides, games, prizes, giveaways, dance exhibitions, and lots of great chili to sample from some of the best chili makers in the local area.

The Line Creek Civitan Club is devoted to supporting local charities and, through Civitan International, to improving the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. This focus began in the 1950s when Civitan funded some of the first special education training for school teachers. That commitment continues today through local and international efforts such as summer camps, vocational programs, Special Olympic Games and cutting-edge research into Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Alzheimers at the Civitan International Research Center.

Programs and organizations supported by Civitans in Peachtree City and our surrounding communities include the Sams School, the American Cancer Society’s ‘Relay for Life,’ Special Olympics, Special People of Fayette County, DART (Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation for Teens), Christian City, Southwest Christian Care, and the Civitan International Research Center which brings together top scientific minds, and the latest technology, to create innovative therapies and treatments for people with developmental disabilities.

Proceeds from this event will be donated to charity and Remedy is thrilled to be able to participate in kind to support these wonderful causes.

Come on out and join us for a great event!

Date: Saturday, October 31st @ 11 AM
Location: Shakerag Knoll
Address: 191 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City GA 30269
Website: www.linecreekcivitan.org
Cost: $5 Adults, $2 (6-17)

Chris Sisson Joins Remedy

The Remedy Band welcomes Chris Sisson to the band as the group’s keyboard player and vocalist. A long time solo artist and member of several bands throughout his musical career, Chris brings a wealth of experience, talent, desire, and ability to the group.

A life long fan and student of music, Chris feels comfortable playing just about any style and genre, but particularly enjoys playing the blues, classic rock, and southern rock, which fits in perfectly with the band’s style and direction. Whether adding some hard-nosed blues to classics like ‘Leave My Little Girl Alone,’ tearing up the ivory on ‘Jealous Again,’ or contributing subtle harmonies to slow classics like ‘Old Love,’ Chris’ ability to adapt to the nuance of each and every song makes his presence invaluable. With a combination of skill, experience, knowledge, and intelligence, Chris adds the perfect mix of ingredients to help the band get cookin’ and stay hot!

Much like Tim Briscoe (lead guitar), Chris also has the capacity to take the vocal lead with just about any song the band plays and can skillfully harmonize on everything else, adding much needed vocals to songs requiring three part harmony or a little extra power. Consequently, you’ll see Chris taking the lead vocal on a number of songs, adding to the variety and range of songs we’re able to add to our set list.

Any band will readily admit that chemistry is every bit as important as musical ability and Remedy has historically enjoyed a great sense of camaraderie, respect and friendship amongst its members. That said, we’ve been tremendously pleased to see Chris quickly connect with the rest of band, exhibiting a great sense of humor, outgoing personality, and willingness to contribute and work as an equal member of the group.

Chris will be joining the band permanently at future gigs and has been invited to play at the upcoming show at The Boardroom on Saturday, November 7th, 2009.

Welcome Chris!!

Peachtree City, GA – 10/31/09 – The Great Chili Challenge

The Remedy Band proudly accepts an invitation to participate in the 2009 “Great Chili Challenge” in support of Peachtree City’s, Line Creek Civitan Club. In addition to live music from Remedy, the event will feature a costume contest, rides, games, prizes, giveaways, dance exhibitions, and lots of great chili to sample from some of the best chili makers in the local area.

The Line Creek Civitan Club is devoted to supporting local charities and, through Civitan International, to improving the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. This focus began in the 1950s when Civitan funded some of the first special education training for school teachers. That commitment continues today through local and international efforts such as summer camps, vocational programs, Special Olympic Games and cutting-edge research into Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Alzheimers at the Civitan International Research Center.

Proceeds from this event will be donated to charity and Remedy is thrilled to be able to participate in support of these wonderful causes.

Come on out and join us for a great event!

Date: Saturday, October 31st @ 11 AM
Location: Shakerag Knoll
Address: 191 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City GA 30269
Website: www.linecreekcivitan.org
Cost: $5

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