The Holler Plays For North Rome

6/19/14
North Rome United Methodist Church
North Rome Community Action Committee Block Party
Rome, GA

Manning got us hooked up with this one.  Details were sketchy all the way, but it sounded legit.  They offered to pay, so that says something.  Lee Shealy ran sound, and it all went great.  We added some new originals (including "Wasn't Really"), poured beers into red cups, and did our thing.

I Wouldn't Know Love
Explosions
You Don't Like Me That Way
It's A Crying Shame
Just One More
Heartbreak Song
Six Days On The Road
Holy Ghost Comes For Free
Long, Long Way From You
Maybe Texas
Wasn't Really
The Luckiest Man
Henry
I'm Gone
I Saw The Light

(The Holler; Greg Robbins Music)

Josh Brown -- rhythm guitar, vocals
Manning Burns -- lead guitar
Andy Lester -- bass, vocals
Adam Sikes -- drums

That Wednesday

6/18/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

Threw a few I haven't done into the mix, just for laughs.  Oh, and she showed up early in the 2nd set, and stayed all night.  That's what I'm talkin' about.

I
From The Morning >
Harbinger >
Saturday >
Not Yet But Maybe
Angie
The Book Of Love >
Brief Encounter (4th & Broad) >
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Inbetween Days
Just Like A Woman
There She Goes
I Don't Love You Much Do I
Desperadoes Waiting For A Train >
Midnight Afternoon

II
Surrender >
River Trip >
Too Fast For You
Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy >
That Which We Are, We Are
Third Week In The Chelsea
Genesis
Rocky Raccoon
Tangled Up In Blue

III
The Book Of Love*
Folsom Prison Blues
Ring Of Fire
Fishin' In The Dark
All Along The Watchtower
Just Like Heaven
Seminole Wind
Romeo & Juliet
Long-Haired Country Boy
Friend Of The Devil

*repeated by request

The Holler EP Release Show & Stereotrash Records Showcase

6/6/14
Schroeder's New Deli
Rome, GA

Seemed like this gig was never gonna get here.  We worked hard on recording and getting the mixes ready to go.  In fine Rome fashion, packaging waited 'til the morning of the show.  Weather was an issue all day, and the folks in charge of First Friday moved their event inside.  After consulting all weather outlets, we decided to do it.  An odd sprinkle of drops here and there while setting up, but well in the clear by showtime.  And what a show.  I've never seen the courtyard as packed as it was this night.  Arlo, The Donors, Muletide, and The Holler have all recorded for Manning's label (which was easy for us, an Manning is in our band).  We will return to the studio later this year for a full-length release.  All the bands brought their best, and people whooped it up all night.  We have work to do, more shows coming up, more songs to learn.  Holler!

I Wouldn't Know Love
Explosions
It's A Crying Shame
Just One More
Heartbreak Song
Henry
Six Days On The Road
You Don't Like Me That Way
I'm Gone
Encore:  Friend Of The Devil

Josh Brown - rhythm guitar, vocals
Manning Burns - lead guitar
Andy Lester - bass, vocals
Adam Sikes - drums

(Arlo Finch; The Donors; Muletide Perkins Trio; The Holler)

That Slow Wednesday In Early Summer

6/4/14
400 Block Bar
Rome, GA

A group of five came in at the very beginning.  One of their group was ready for me to be his jukebox (you know what happens next), told me he was a "huge" Stones fan.  Well, then you'll love my take on "No X".  Nope.  Huge fan, huh?

I
No Expectations
Wild Horses
Dead Flowers
Loving Cup
Midnight Afternoon
Going To California
Pancho & Lefty
Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye >
Surrender >
River Trip
Keep Me In Your Heart
Brief Encounter (4th & Broad) >
Tomorrow Is A Long Time >
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side

II
I'm On Fire
Genesis
The Promise
I Don't Love You Much Do I
Mama Tried
Me & My Uncle
Magnolia
The Waves At Night >
Ritual
Six Days On The Road

III
Folsom Prison Blues
Ring Of Fire
Long-Haired Country Boy
Kiss

The Debut Of The Holler!

5/31/14
Red
Rome, GA

After four months of rehearsal, we finally got to play in front of people.  Josh, Adam, and I played for a few weeks at the start, knowing we were going to need another person.  Manning came in and made it his.  We all kicked around ideas, made suggestions on arrangements, leaving any ego at home.  I wasn't sure I wanted to be in a band, but these guys convinced me otherwise.  I damn sure want to be in this band.  We booked this gig first, then another one the first weekend of May.  That one got cancelled because of the Block Party.  More time to prep, I say.  The amazing Thunderbolt Patterson signed on to open the show.  They should be headlining the Ryman and places like that.

I Wouldn't Know Love
Explosions
It's A Crying Shame
Friend Of The Devil
Just One More
Heartbreak Song
Henry
Long, Long Way From You
The Luckiest Man
Six Days On The Road
You Don't Like Me That Way
I'm Gone

Josh Brown - vocals, rhythm guitar
Manning Burns - lead guitar
Andy Lester - vocals, bass
Adam Sikes - drums

We took a quick break, and came back with Thunderbolt Patterson.  A dream come true.

You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
Everything Is Free
You Gotta Move > I Can't Be Satisfied > It Takes a Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry > Look Way Down That Lonesome Road

with:
David Bell - vocals, acoustic guitar, resonator guitar, harmonica
Tim Bowen - acoustic guitar, mandolin, lap steel, vocals