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In the late nineties, a group of musicians began to gather and play acoustic instruments on Saturday nights in Ken's kitchen - mostly old timey folk and bluegrass songs. In a casual conversation about the origins of these songs, the name of Robert Burns was mentioned. Later when Bob was at the library he read some of Burns' work and was so intrigued that he learned to play some of Burns' songs on the guitar. One song lead to another and in a year he had learned about 20 songs

Bob's wife Vanessa encouraged them to record some of the songs to make a CD. With the help of recording studio owner Mark Cooper Smith, who had been the Squalls drummer, Bob recorded some of the songs solo playing acoustic guitar in May of '03. On September 12, Bob Hay & the Jolly Beggars went to the studio and recorded eight songs. The recording was done live with no overdubs. Bob Hay played banjo and sang, accompanied by Bill David on mandolin, Ken Starratt on bass, Diana Torell on fiddle, and Dave Dowless on guitar. Brian Crum played brush percussion. On March 4, 2004, the CD Toils Obscure was released. I just love this group and the music they preform I can't seem to quit singing, this is a very unique and wonderful piece of work. DePoWeR2004

Rubin Lee Everidge, was born in Barnsville, GA. September 29, 1936 to Albert and Ruby Everidge. Rubin was raised in Macon, GA. and comes from a long line of musicians. His Father, Albert, played the guitar and handsaw and performed with Riley Puckett, Gid Tanner, Fiddling John Carson, -"The Skillet Lickers Band"- in the 20's. The band also made recordings and Rubin has a tape taken from an old Brass Disc that was recorded in 1929 in Atlanta, GA. He also had two cousins, both deceased. Jack and Pete Drake. Both went on to become very well known in the Music field in Nashville, TN. Jack was the Bass man and Band leader for Ernest Tubb for Twenty Eight Years. Pete was a well known and very sought after Steel guitar player and owned Stop Records and Window Publishing Co. in Nashville. He is also in the Hall Of Fame in Nashville. Rubin, entered the U.S. Army June 14, 1954 and was discharged June 15,1957. During his tour of service he spent time in Korea, Texas and Georgia. He left the U.S. Army as an E-5, Sergeant. He moved to Upstate NY. in September 1957 because of the job opportunities. He formed a band and started playing all the Bars, Clubs, Grange Halls, Weddings -you name it, Rubin has played it. Rubin has always been one to strive for bigger and better things, so he would always seek out the best musicians the area had to offer. In 1968 he formed the band the SanAnTones and has continued with that name to date. Rubin and the SanAnTones keep a full schedule and travel all over New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Canada and have appeared and opened shows for some of the largest stars in music - Johnny Cash, Pee Wee King, Grandpa Jones, Charlie Walker, Del Reeves, Jim Ed Brown, Kitty Wells, John Coulee, Bobby Wright, Johnny Wright, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Jack Green, Little Jimmy Dickens, Mickey Gilley, Charlie Pride, Faron Young, and Porter Wagoner. In May 2000, working under the close direction of Ambassador Charlie, Rubin recorded his first Album titled "Feeling More Haggard Than Merle" consisting of twelve songs, for Millennium Records in Nashville, TN. In September 2000, Rubin will record his second Album for Millennium Records. Ambassador Charlie has suggested that the second Album consist of fifteen songs. Rubin is also in the New York State Country Music Hall Of Fame and the Georgia Country Music Hall Of Fame of Atlanta, Georgia. He is Director and Chairman of the New York State Country Music Hall Of Fame located at the Cortland Country Music Park in Cortland, New York. He also sits on their Board of Directors. Rubin's new CD entitled "This ones for the ladies" is a smooth and refreshing, romantic sound from a true gentleman , Rubin Everidge. DePoWeR2004

Polemic from Athens Georgia is capable of stripping your guard down
with simultaneous shock and ease. Music representing no limits, the band
feverishly implodes into their own gritty corner of melody and stark imagination
while pinpointing the bowels of reality. Polemic stares straight into what could
possibly defy it, wreaking electric havoc on ears and minds alike.
This band is of rare form. Purity in agony. This is Polemic

Call it rock with a hint of country. Call it funk with a taste of bluegrass. Throw in a bit of jazz and maybe some good old southern rock and roll.

Originally formed in 1998 as a six piece, OverflO has its roots in the suburban Atlanta town of Lilburn, Georgia. When Matt Moore (lead vocals) and Charlie Ozburn (guitar/mandolin) searched for a beat to add to their acoustic show, they found not one but two with the combination of Matt Barnett and Mike Metzger on drums and percussion. After the additions of Ricky Alexander (lead guitar) and Trey Dunlap (bass), the band found that their acoustic act had been transformed into a full rock band. Keyboardist Dan Plevak joined a year later, and OverflO took on its current sound as a seven piece band.

Soon after its formation, OverflO began playing in the vibrant music town of Athens, Georgia, broadening their audience and building up a substantial fan base. Now with several recordings under their belt, impressive live shows, and a dedicated following, OverflO continues to mesh its styles and influences, creating music whose appeal spans age groups. Although their style is not easily pigeonholed, the rhythm and spirit of the band converge to create a sound that is instantly recognizable, one that keeps OverflO fans moving from start to finish. Over 400 enthusiastic fans packed Athens’ Georgia Theater last month for the concert to celebrate the release of OverflO’s latest recording.

Bill Mullis is about something that goes beyond the norm to bring to
the heart of the Christian audience something we might call the real
thing. His energy and enthusiasm blended with a huge talent for
ministering a song, has made him very popular among those who
attend his concerts. Bill is a man of strong Christian convictions and
is a true man of integrity. In every concert he performs his zeal to
express God’s love through his music is transferred to his audience.

Recently Bill has performed at the CCA convention, sharing the
main stage with other guests that included, Dottie Rambo, Laverne
& Edith Tripp, Stella Parton, Ken Holloway, & Darin Norwood.
He has also performed at the “Nashville Cowboy Church” for Dr.
Harry Yates and Joann Cash Yates. He is a seasoned Songwriter,
Recording artist and Minister of the gospel.

His ministry not only extends throughout the USA but has become a
world wide ministry being broadcast in over 10 different countries.

Bill was called to preach at the age of 16 but ignored the calling until
later in life. Playing guitar and singing in clubs and bars was a
lifestyle he led until Jesus Christ changed his tune. He was directed
by the Lord to attend Rhema Bible Training Center and was
ordained by Dr. Kenneth E. Hagin. He now preaches and sings a
new song dedicated to the Lord. With burning desire he travels and
ministers to all hearts open and needing to experience the love the
Lord allows him to share.

Dianne Young

Dianne was born in Royston, GA and grew up in Loganville, GA. She began singing in her father’s country music band when she was seven years old. She was the lead singer in several groups and recorded an album with the group “Dianne and the Rhythm Rangers". She performed at the Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiwassee, Georgia for several years. She has also sung with Bartow Henry and Jackie Little, both members of the Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame, and has performed at the Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame Awards Banquet held in Atlanta. In 1995 she felt led to sing Christian music. Since that time she has won the Best Vocalist Award at the 1995 Blue Ridge Christian Music Festival held in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Dianne hopes her music will bring a blessing to all who hears it and that they will feel the presence of God through her singing. A True Talent, with a voice of an angel. DePoWeR2004

Divine Maggees

Danielle Tibedo and Cregan Montague

Danielle's edgy, driving guitar locomotion engages Cregan's tantalizing nontraditional fiddle, as the two women weave their "incredibly sweet and fine harmonies" (WMPG, Portland) into an alternative folk-rock style, which is attracting a passionate fan base of diverse ages and backgrounds.

From Virginia, Australia, Texas, South Carolina, Indiana, Boston and Maine, Danielle and Cregan recently relocated to Athens, Georgia (performing throughout the states and beyond), both with a cat coincidentally named Maggee.

Individually, Danielle and Cregan bring years of musical training and experience to this mutual labor of love. Danielle, born into a family of professional jazz musicians (Lovey Ann Bosteels), began writing songs with her guitar when she was 16. Before she picked up her first guitar, she had become a self-taught pianist and received intense education in jazz trumpet and musical theory. Danielle earned a BFA in sculpture from the Maine College of Art, Portland, in 1996, and continued on to Graduate Studies in multi-media performance art at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The art world gave her the foundation for her spirituality, leading her straight to her voice, back to her guitar, back to her childhood filled with music, back to her inspirational sources.

Cregan has played violin/fiddle since a young child, her blossoming talent taking her overseas to Ireland, England, France and Japan, where she shared stages, street corners and pub sessions with the likes of Martin Hayes and Ani Difranco. As a child, Cregan witnessed the passion that music can express through her personal connections with Pete Seeger, Raphael Rudd and Pete Townshend. While Cregan was attending Berklee College of Music, Boston, she joined forces with Danielle as Divine Maggees.

The Maggees are as delightful to watch as they are to listen to, these ladies have it together and it shows the talent they share shines upon the faces of the audience mesmerized by their spirit as Danielle and Cregan's sweet melodies gently embrace our soul., wow! DePoWeR2004

John Berry

John Berry has one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in country music. It’s a stunningly rich, majestic tenor that he uses to its full effect. With multiple gold and platinum albums and nominations from the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music and the Grammys, he has clearly forged an appreciation from the music industry and fans alike. Such fans include former President George H. Bush and wife Barbara, who invited John to sing for Mr. Bush's birthday party.


Born in Aiken, South Carolina, and raised in the Atlanta, Georgia area, John grew up in an eclectic musical household. His father listened to concert pianist Van Cliburn, his mother had a strong taste for gospel, and his brother became an opera singer. John gravitated to both soul and country music and began recording his own albums at home in 1979. Two years later, John started performing solo acoustic shows in northeast Georgia, building quite a name for himself. As his reputation grew, so did the local demand for his self-styled recordings – he eventually made six self-produced albums, with the last one selling over 10,000 copies. He was finally signed to Capitol Records after moving to Nashville in 1992.

Erin Lacy

I grew up in the Seattle area, and moved to San Diego in 2001. All of my lyrics are written and sang by me, all beats were created by Cession Daventport of Clickwest Entertainment from Seattle. We don't have a group name, for now, I want to be a solo artist. Cession is as much a part of my music as I am though. You can check out www.clickwestentertainment.com for more info on our collaboration and other artists that Cession is currently working with. Thanks for contacting me and for your interest in my music. Erin has a smooth honest sound with just the right amount of sexy which comes through every hypnotic note, what an amazing sound you possess Erin. DePoWeR2004