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Where To Find Live Music In Albany, GA

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Lots of live music

If you’re looking for where to find live music in Albany, GA we’ve compiled this list of places to check out. It’s pretty comprehensive, but probably won’t cover every single place. So if you’re looking for live music near me in the Albany area, take a look at these 14 places.

Harvest Moon

An icon of Albany and known for its food, drinks, and music, Harvest Moon delivers a lively environment and consistent live music each week.

Loco’s Grill and Pub

This popular place to eat burgers, wings, and a host of other food and drink options is a staple location in Northwest Albany, with live music and plenty of seating.

Oglethorpe Lounge

Another Albany icon, the Oglethorpe Lounge is a good time dive bar with a lively, yet cozy atmosphere where guests can enjoy drinks and live music.

Pretoria Fields Brewery

Pretoria Fields Brewery

One of the first places people think of for live music in Downtown Albany is Pretoria Fields Brewery. In addition to all the fresh beer on tap, this laid back location offers bands and music fans lots of space to enjoy performances.

Cork’s Wine & Charcuterie

Taking upscale to the next level, this fine dining restaurant and wine bar offers live piano and other styles of music in its intimate Albany setting.

Austin’s Firegrill & Oyster Bar

Austin’s Firegrill & Oyster Bar delivers an authentic blend of food, music, and fun. With plenty of restaurant seating, guests can enjoy a meal with indoor and outdoor seating options, and live music inside or outside on the location’s large deck.

Lee Pub

Lee Pub

With a laid back atmosphere, this popular sports bar is just over the county line in Lee County. Guests can stop in for a drink and enjoy ample seating, TVs for sports games, and regular live music.

Roosters Tavern

Roosters Tavern

Also in Lee County, Roosters Tavern offers a relaxed environment where guests can eat, drink, and listen to live music each week.

Manor House Pub at Merry Acres

Manor House Pub at Merry Acres

A location all its own, the Manor House Pub at Merry Acres is an escape without ever leaving Albany. Visitors can enjoy drinks at the bar and regular live music in a friendly atmosphere.

Henry’s Fine Edibles

Right on Dawson Rd but just tucked away enough, Henry’s Fine Edibles offers a quality restaurant environment for people to eat and drink, and listen to live music each week.

The Grille House

The Grille House

Located in Downtown Albany, The Grille House offers live music along with food and drinks for guests in its roomy location just steps from the Flint River.

Lil Whiskey River

Lil Whiskey River

Known for its pool tables, poker runs, and cheap beer, Lil Whiskey River is a dive bar that offers regular live music to guests.

Riverfront 2 Bar-B-Q

Riverfront 2 Bar-B-Q

This Lee County restaurant claims some of the best barbecue around, and delivers live music on a regular basis to guests.

Mellow Mushroom

With lots of space to eat, drink, and listen to live music, Mellow Mushroom is a staple visit for music lovers. This chain pizzeria keeps things local and regularly schedules live music and bands.

Have you been to all of these live music destinations in and around Albany, GA? Are there others you recommend? Let us know in the comments below.

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Aldi To Buy Harveys, Winn-Dixie Stores In Southern Grocery Deal

Aldi, the popular discount grocer said it plans to buy 400 Harveys and Winn-Dixie supermarkets across the South. Southeastern Grocers, the current owner of the stores, made the announcement in a release on August 16, 2023.

Details of the deal

The Jacksonville, Florida-based company said under a proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding capital stock in the all-cash deal. This is Southeastern Grocers full portfolio of Harveys and Winn-Dixie store brands, with approximately 400 locations across Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.

After the sale is complete, Aldi will operate most of the stores under their current brands. But they will consider some locations for converting into their Aldi store format, the release said. Neither of the companies shared how much the deal was worth.

Aldi is one of the fastest-growing grocers in the US, and the acquisition puts the company in to better position in its goal to add 120 new stores by the end of 2023. That would bring the company’s US footprint to 2,400 locations. This aligns with the company’s statement that they are doubling-down on expansion plans.

In South Georgia, Aldi operates two stores – one in Albany and one in Valdosta. Winn-Dixie has South Georgia locations in Bainbridge and Valdosta, and Harveys has South Georgia locations in Americus, Cordele, and Fitzgerald.

Company leadership weighs in

The CEOs of both companies released these statements:

“Like ALDI, Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket have long histories and many loyal customers in the Southeast and we look forward to serving them in the years to come,” said Jason Hart, CEO, ALDI. “The time was right to build on our growth momentum and help residents in the Southeast save on their grocery bills.”

“This merger agreement is a testament to our successful transformational journey and the tireless work of our dedicated associates who serve our communities,” said Anthony Hucker, President and CEO, Southeastern Grocers. “ALDI shares our vision to provide exceptional quality, service and value – and this unique opportunity will evolve our business to benefit our customers, associates and neighbors throughout the Southeast.”

As a separate part of the deal, Southeastern Grocers is selling all of its Fresco y Más operations to Fresco Retail Group, LLC, an investment group strategically focused on food and grocery. Fresco Retail says it plans for all stores and pharmacies in the Fresco y Más banner to continue operating as they are presently.

Subject to regulation and approvals, the merger is expected to close in the first half of 2024.

Aldi is one of America’s fastest-growing retailers. Founded in Germany, the company opened its first store in 1961. It’s U.S. headquarters are located in Illinois. Aldi boasts more than 2,000 stores across 36 states.

Featured image courtesy of Aldi.

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Yes, You Can Advertise Locally With 229 Life

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It’s time to think local

I have recently been fielding requests from businesses, asking me if they could advertise with 229 Life. So after holding off as long as possible, 229 Life is finally opening the door to local advertising.

Because 229 Life is valuable and different than traditional outlets, the site will be offering partnership opportunities for advertising and marketing unlike anything else available in the region.

What to expect and availability

Partnership availability will be limited, and activations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. This is by design, and will ensure the highest level of quality and service to local businesses. If you want to request an advertising partnership, use the form linked at the bottom of this article.

Every local business is unique, with its own goals and needs. That’s why 229 Life advertising partnerships are built on a core framework, yet allow flexibility for individual needs.

The core framework includes, but is not limited to features of site-wide advertising, social media partner posts, contests, partner pages, search engine optimization (SEO) add-ons, and more.

A new start and a season of gratitude

A large part of the purpose of 229 Life is to be a true community hub, bringing people and businesses together. I’m looking forward to the 4th quarter of 2023 and the coming years as there is a lot in store for everyone.

Looking ahead, partnership opportunities will be available for hosted events and other key happenings in South Georgia. I won’t say anything more on that, because it would ruin the surprise later.

Operating this site and its content is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and I’m continually grateful to be able to do this work across our region.

How to advertise with 229 Life

Ready to join this new season with us? Use the form at the below link to request your spot. Availability is limited so fill out the form today.

FORM LINK HERE

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4 Massive Murals Worth A Visit In Albany, GA

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The Mural Experience

Standing in front of larger-than-life art is an experience like few others. And the Good Life City has an incredible offering of murals you can visit and enjoy. Check out these 4 massive murals worth a visit in Albany, GA.

Farmer, Field and Animals

For the first mural on this journey we’re traveling straight into the heart of Downtown Albany. Located on the corner of Jefferson St. and Oglethorpe Ave. an unassuming white building is transformed into art.

Painted across three different planes of view, the mural captures a South Georgia farming landscape. The work features bold sunset hues of orange and purple, gracing figures of two farmers, two mules, and rows upon rows of vegetation. The plants in the painting resemble rows of recently planted corn.

South Georgia is no stranger to agriculture, with many farms across the region making up the state’s part of what is known as the Sun Belt. Other murals across the region pay homage to the area’s agricultural roots and farming presence, but this one is Downtown Albany’s main feature.

The untitled work is by Christopher Johnson. It was completed in 2018. You can find the work at 317 W Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany, GA 31701.

Beautiful Butterflies

The next mural in this list is one of the most recent large art completions made in the city. Located in Northwest Albany, a massive collection of butterflies rest on the side of the Bottoms Up shopping center building.

Painted with different varieties across a white background, the mural captures definitive details of the beautiful silent flying creatures. A total of 16 individual butterflies make up the massive piece of art. The familiar orange colors of the Monarch butterfly are immediately noticeable, along with bold and bright colors from nearly every other shade of the spectrum.

The title of this mural is “Small Things” by Christopher Johnson. It was completed in 2020. You can find the work at 719 N Westover Blvd, Albany, GA 31707.

Curious Characters in the Woods

The next mural on our list is back toward Downtown Albany, but not quite. Located in north central Albany, near Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, a large mural stands in front of an open grass lawn.

Painted across the street-facing side of the building is a mural of characters sitting and standing in a setting of woods, with a single road going through the middle of it.

The scene of woods and the characters in it is lush with bright and deep shades of green. The characters of the mural are all wearing outfits similar to a jester’s costume, but without the hat.

The work is untitled and doesn’t display a completion date. You can find the work at 520 N Jefferson St, Albany, GA 31701.

Beautiful Birds and Good Life City Vibes

The last mural on this list is also the brightest piece of art covered here. Right in the middle of Albany, just off Slappey Blvd is a massive mural. It captures the nature of local cranes that live across the region and highlights what makes Albany, the Good Life City that it is.

Located on the side of the Aspire building, four larger-than-life cranes grace the South wall against a blue background. Each crane consists of delicate detail and is adorned with different pieces of Albany history and culture.

Popular phrases like “The Good Life City” detail the inside of each crane. Another showcases the phrase “Semper Fi,” referencing Albany’s Marine Corps Logistics Base. Others show more playful phrases like “The Benny.”

The title of this mural is “Life is Beautiful” by Christopher Johnson and is not dated. You can find the work at 321 William Jr St, Albany, GA 31707.

This collection is just a small sample of murals across Albany and across the 229 area. The majority of these murals were completed by Christopher Johnson, who still paints murals across the South. You can learn more about his work HERE.

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Country Song ‘Rich Men North Of Richmond’ Bashes DC Elites, Gets Millions Of Plays

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Oliver Anthony’s soulful country voice seems to be resonating well past the hills where he is from. His song “Rich Men North Of Richmond” is being played all over the country since its debut on YouTube.

The country ballad, which criticizes Washington politicians, surpassed 5 million YouTube views and 300,000+ likes in its first four days.

In the song, Anthony puts to music what he feels are the concerns of America’s working class. The song’s gritty, down to earth lyrics compare real Main Street life and the world inside Washington DC’s Beltway. He sings he wishes “politicians would look out for minors, and not just minors on an island somewhere.”

The song’s lyrics are raw and not curse-free, continuing with “I’ve been selling my soul/ Working all day/ Overtime hours/ For bulls— pay,” and “Lord, we got folks in the street, ain’t got nothing to eat/ And the obese milking welfare..”

Listen to the song

Striking a chord with viewers

Comments on YouTube have been pouring in since the song’s debut, expressing support for the ballad’s message.

“This is honestly one of the most powerful songs I’ve ever heard!” said one commenter. “Your voice is amazing, powerful, but I can also hear the sadness and pain you have dealt with..”

“39 year old Marine vet over here wiping tears away,” another commenter added. “I felt connected to your soul on this one brother.”

Social media shares

As the song gained traction online, it also began to be shared across large social media accounts by people like Joe Rogan, Matt Walsh, and others.

On Friday, “Rich Men North of Richmond” was trending on Twitter with more than 46,000 posts.

Oliver Anthony shared a post on Twitter thanking everyone for such a big response: “Rich Men North of Richmond has been uploaded to all major streaming platforms and will show up there in a few days. Im still in a state of shock at the outpouring of love I’ve seen in the comments, messages and emails. I’m willing to respond to everyone as quickly as possible.”

Topping the charts

On the same Friday, August 11th “Rich Men North of Richmond” was at the top of Apple Music’s New Country list. On Saturday it was still in the number two spot.

You can find and follow Anthony on Twitter/X HERE.

According to the song’s description, Oliver Anthony “wants to give hope to the working class and your average hard working young man who may have lost hope in the grind of trying to get by.”

In addition, it says Anthony resides in Farmville, VA with his 3 dogs and a plot of land he plans on turning into a small farm to raise livestock.

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