Georgia Music Foundation

Admirl Amos Easton, aka Bumblebee Slim, was born in Brunswick, GA this day in 1905. After spending some time in Ringling Brothers circus, he hopped a freight train north and in 1932, "B&O Blues," a song he recorded in Chicago, became his first hit. #georgiamusic #blues

Experience music again! We can't wait to be on-site at Lost Art Music Fest on June 12, 2021 for St. Paul and The Broken Bones, Shovels and Rope, The War and Treaty, Ben Nichols of Lucero, The Pink Stones and a Fri night show with Aaron Lee Tasjan!!! Tix available now at https://lostartmusicfest.com/

Today would have been the 65th birthday of Sharon Jones, a native of Augusta, GA. Set your alarm for this afternoon at 5 p.m. EST when her band, The Dap-Kings, host a virtual hangon YouTube to spin records and share memories of the mighty Ms. Jones. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-mGwj4feV8QftdUD31FDw

On the birthday of James Brown, the undisputed Godfather of Soul, the mighty Dutch sisters - Norah Yarah Rosa "L E T I T H A P P E N" - pay tribute. #georgiamusic #funk #soulmusic

We have a handful of tables left for our outdoor, socially distanced fundraising event!! Proceeds directly support our Georgia Music Grant program, which awarded $100,000 last year to schools and non-profits and an additional $70,000 to musicians via the GA Music Relief Fund. https://bit.ly/38IBtJQ

Today, we're thinking about the legendary Otis Redding from Macon, GA. On this day back in 1968, "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" became pop music's first ever posthumous #1 hit, following Redding's untimely passing on Dec. 10, 1967. What a treasure Otis left us - how many of you musicians out there have ever covered this classic? #georgiamusic

Thanks to Lost Art Music Fest for making us their charitable partner on this inaugural event! We're SO ready for this lineup on the grounds of gorgeous Foxhall Resort - safe & socially distanced! #exploregeorgia #livemusic

If you are looking for the perfect gift (maybe for yourself??), please consider a $100 donation to the Georgia Music Relief Fund & you'll get this Georgia Music hoodie! We are still accepting applications from musicians for grants to help with living expenses, and every donation helps fund more grants. #georgiamusic

Grants for Georgia musicians and crew - if live gigs and touring are your primary sources of income, apply for a $500 grant provided by the Georgia Music Foundation to help you with vital expenses. We value and want to support our friends in the GA music community as we all await the safe reopening of beloved music venues. #GeorgiaMusic

To our Georgia musicians and crew members experiencing financial hardship due to the continued closure of live music venues and cancellation of tours - we have established a fund to issue grants of at least $500 each and encourage you to apply. To those who would like to donate to help us extend a hand to our friends in Georgia's music community, your consideration is appreciated. #GeorgiaMusic #georgiaonmymind

Apply at Georgiamusicfoundation.org. #georgiamusic

More great news! Daptone Records has just released a new album of fun, funky covers by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. Cuts by Dusty Springfield, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Al Green and lots more. Give a listen and if you've never seen the documentary Miss Sharon Jones, check it out to learn about this extraordinary singer who was born in Augusta, but passed away in 2016 at the age of 60 from pancreatic cancer. #georgiamusic #soulmusic

RIP Billy Joe Shaver. Thank you for the music. From Corsicana, Texas to Capricorn, here's Billy Joe with Dickey Betts at the 5th annual Capricorn Barbecue at Lakeside Park on Aug. 20, 1976 in Macon, Georgia. (Photo by Tom Hill/Getty Images)

How great is this?? "The Spirit of Funk" is by Appling, Georgia artist Cole Phail and is located at 879 Broad Street. Thanks to Visit Augusta, The Greater Augusta Arts Council, the City of Augusta and the James Brown Family Foundation for keeping James Brown's legacy alive & funky in your city! #soulmusic #georgiamusic #publicart #exploregeorgia

Happy Birthday to Keith Strickland, Athens, Georgia native and founding member of The B-52's!!

TONIGHT! The annual concert of hit songwriters benefitting the John Jarrard Foundation goes online - LIVE and FREE! - from The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. Stories and #1 songs in the round with Tony Arata, Lee Thomas Miller, Wendell Mobley and Phil Vassar. A great show to benefit North Georgia charities in honor of an inspiring Georgia songwriting legend. #georgiamusic

Yesterday Sweetwater announced a $500,000 contribution to Little Kids Rock, an organization that does so much to transform music education, it makes us googly-eyed in admiration! Bravo, Sweetwater! #musiceducation #giveback

We The Indigo Girls and can’t wait to tune into the live stream of their first drive-in concert on Friday night! #georgiamusic

This Friday, Oct. 16, is the last day to submit an application for a Georgia Music Grant. The grants are for music education, preservation or outreach projects and schools or non-profit organizations may apply. The maximum award for projects taking place in 2021 is $1,000. Apply at georgiamusicfoundation.org. #georgiamusic #musiceducation

Congratulations to the Georgia Music Foundation's Board Chairman, Dallas Davidson, on his 26th #1 single!! #georgiamusic #songwriters #AlbanyGa

Off the chain! Check out this finale performance from the amazing students attending the Academy of the Arts 2020 presented by How BIG Is Your Dream?! Foundation in Atlanta. Songwriting, performance, dance, band, horns, energy, talent - music changes lives!! #kidsmusicday #musiceducation #georgiamusic

Sisters Lucy and Blakely take on "Angel Band" in memory of a special friend. The super talented sisters are part of Georgia Pick & Bow Traditional Music School in Dahlonega, another amazing program led by musician Ann Whitley that the Georgia Music Foundation is proud to support! #kidsmusicday #musiceducation #georgiamusic

Ready for some inspiration & probably a tear of joy or two? Meet some of the beautiful students from the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble housed at Charles R. Drew Charter School in Atlanta. The Georgia Music Foundation is proud to support this incredible program! #kidsmusicday #musiceducation #georgiamusic

Born in Waycross, headquartered in Atlanta, recording and touring drummer Jorel Flynn (JFly) gives his all to How Big Is Your Dream, providing music programming to encourage kids to be their best and believe in their dreams. The Georgia Music Foundation is proud to support the How BIG Is Your Dream?! Foundation #kidsmusicday #musiceducation #georgiamusic

Since 1993, Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus has inspired and instructed talented young instrumentalists. Though rehearsals and performances have been impacted by COVID-19, the musicians headed outdoors for the socially distanced Jam Sesh 2 in summer 2020. The Georgia Music Foundation is proud to provide support for YOGC. #kidsmusicday #musiceducation #georgiamusic