MUSIC
Terry Flynn CD Release, The Well Worn Road, Tonight at the Five Spot. Admission FREE.
Terry Flynn’s newest album, Well Worn Road, is an Americana delight. Terry has a melodic voice that reminds me of a mix between an early Rockabilly Elvis and Chris Issac. He magically channels and swirls these two artists into a sound that is uniquely his own. The first track on the album is Repentant Troubador.
While listening to the song, I feel the heartache of unrequited love and the all so familiar longing for a second chance at a new beginning with a unwilling romantic partner. To be honest, I can relate to his entire album as each track plays for me. He tells a story of a man’s life down a Well Worn Road that leads to different, beautiful, and sometimes sad tales of the trials and tribulations that at one point all people encounter.
Thirteen songs just is not enough. When will you release more? I loved it. The album was produced by Markham White and recorded locally at After Dark Designs Studio in Smyrna, GA. Markham White also added his style to the album by co-writing nine out of the thirteen tracks. The collaboration of such awesome musical talent, ( as displayed on the credits below) created one hell of a great record.
Terry Flynn is releasing his album tonight at the Five Spot and admission is free at the door. The band hits the stage at 9:30. Come out and join me and check next week for my review of tonight’s delight. See you there!
The Backstage Beat was given an exclusive sneak peak at the new release . . . have a listen to “If I Could” right here:
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I owe him a poem:
Here’s a story of a sad clown who one night in February was traveling through O-town.
He brought a suitcase and a lot of gum, he brought music and videos and tons of fun.
He sang high but mostly he sang low, and he put of one hell of a good show.
He gave a bearded guy a cupcake and danced with a lady, a wolf he would make
There is no doubt he is a boss sir, he even got love from Kevin Costner.
Fans filled the plaza for a night of delight as the 7 foot clown gave us some real insight.
He sang Bowie and Queen and even some Who, also Cash, Lorde and “Let it go” too
Videos played of pets and babies crying, also beautiful artwork and people smiling.
Last night Orlando was anything but mad as we showed much love for a clown that is sad.
Ok, I’d cry too after that poem. Here’s some more info:
If you haven’t been to see a Puddles Pity Party show, you are missing out.
The show had me smiling and laughing so hard my stomach hurt, but I was also moved so many times by the range of Puddles voice. True entertainment never gets old and I have a feeling he is going to last forever.
I loved the interaction he had with the crowd. He pulled numerous people up to help him on stage and all of them were good sports, one man even singing the entire song, “All by myself” karaoke style! The show was so well thought out and planned but with room for some hilarious improv. Especially at the end when he pulled the 3 fans from the audience dressed like clowns. At the end of them performing together, Puddles suddenly remembers that he is scared of clowns! Genius!
Hands down one of the best performances I’ve seen in years.
Big Mike Geier and his Kingsized Rock ‘n Roll Orchestra, along with the Dames Aflame Dancers, Lil’ Santa and other special guests, bring tidings of comfort and joy with their signature glitz and glamour in what has become a tinsel-time tradition at the Variety Playhouse. The all-ages 90-minute show features your Holiday favorites by the likes of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Heat Miser, The Grinch and more!
Photo: Emily Butler
We caught up with Big Mike to ask a few questions.
TBB: Big Mike! It’s been a couple years since we had the pleasure of seeing you perform live. We are so excited to be back in Atlanta and we are ready for this show. What can you tell us about this years event?
Big Mike: Welcome back to Atlanta, Ange! We’re also excited to be in town for another wild and wonderful Holiday Jubilee. We like to honor the tradition that the Jubilee has become and don’t mess too much with the format. You can expect the always magnificent sounds of the 12-piece Kingsized Rock ‘n Roll orchestra performing your favorite holiday classics and the dazzling Dames Aflame dancers providing the glamour. The show is all about holiday nostalgia, whatever that means to you: Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Donnie Hathaway, The Grinch, Rankin Bass, Peanuts, the Dreidel Song? It’s all in there.
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