We’re sitting down this week with Zack and Becca Todd of Back Deck Booking. We talk all about their former music careers and how they went from hosting bands on their back deck to booking live music in Downtown Augusta. They Have a live event coming up this Saturday June 11th, 2022 at the Doris Building Downtown. Admission is free and it is BYOB, but they do accept donations. For more info head over to the Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/backdeckbooking/ and keep an eye out for future events as well ..read more

Tonight we’re talking to the one and only Deanna Brown, daughter of the Godfather of Soul himself and President of The James Brown Foundation. We talk all about James Brown and his legacy and remember him on his birthday. If you want to join in and attend a FREE event May 7th, 2022 head over to the event on facebook at: https://fb.me/e/1t4jcqbf0 for more details ..read more

ALMA Podcast brings together artists of all varieties representing Augusta's arts community at a live recording from the Community State of Arts in the Heart. In this collaboration with DropTheDis, we interviewed 4 members of Augusta's arts community to bring you information on what's going on all around the CSRA and how you can get involved in the arts. Check Out DropTheDis: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dropthedis-augusta/id1463070558 ..read more

This week we’re talking with Matthew Buzzell, award winning film-maker, musician, and Associate Professor of film in the Department of Art and Design at Augusta University. We discuss his film career, music career, and upcoming screenings of the Cinema Series at Augusta University. To learn more about the Augusta University Cinema Series head over to their Facebook & Instagram pages at: https://www.facebook.com/CinemaSeriesAUG Instagram.com/CinemaSeriesAUG ..read more

For this episode we sit down with John Krueger to talk about his new self-titled album and "Tweed." We also discuss his song writing process, current music projects, and his time in Nashville. John Krueger is singer song-writer currently based in the Augusta Area and is involved with many local musicians. He's going to be sticking around for a while so do yourself a favor and check him out live or listen to his music here: https://soundcloud.com/johnkrueger You can also buy a vinyl copy of "Tweed" at Grantsky's Records on Broad street or online here: https://johnkrueger.bandcamp.com/album/twee ..read more

This week we have Brian Martin, general manager of the Augusta Entertainment Complex. Brian manages the Bell Auditorium and James Brown Arena here in Augusta. We talk all about his history with concerts and live entertainment as well as the upcoming events right here in Augusta. You find all the upcoming events and information on how to get tickets at: https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com/ You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents ..read more

Today on ALMA Presents, we talk to a new band forming in Augusta with a LOT of familiar faces: The Dusty Angels. They haven't released their first album yet, so we got a sneak peak at 2 of their upcoming songs: My Old Friends & Everything's a Country Song Here's their lineup: Jarrett Acosta on Bass Luke Amerson on Drums AJ Howell Singing & Guitar Taylor Swann Pedal Steel Keith Peterson Electric Guitar Henry Wynn Fiddle  Learn more about Jarrett's Boondocks Farms: https://www.boondockfarms.com ..read more

This time we’re having a conversation with Brian McGrath. We are deep diving in Brian’s origin story including his time with Turf War and how he got into music. We also talk about his current project Tuffer (formerly Huffer) and what the future holds for him and listen to three tracks, two from Turf War and one from Tuffer. Stay tuned for more from Brian McGrath and his future projects ..read more

Today on ALMA, we talk to Josh Pierce from the Josh Pierce Group and Guns for Hire. We talk all things from his early influences to starting off playing at a bookstore to best practices for local artists. Live in studio, Josh plays a song that he composed last year called Stand Up. Connect with Josh: Facebook: Josh Pierce Music YouTube: @joshpiercemusic6526  You can find more ALMA Presents on our website at: https://almapresents.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @alma_presents Want to listen to the Afroman song that mentions Augusta? (It's Explicit!) https://open.spotify.com/track/2DP4O ..read more

This time we sit down with Rachel Goodman. Rachel is the vocalist and primary instrumentalist for "Rah Butter" and the mind behind Sample Augusta a web collection of art and music from all around Augusta. She talks about her influences, projects past and present, and the future of art and music in Augusta. You can find Rachel with "Rah Butter" on ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/rahbutter Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4M6F9t5fPWiRCO8KYgKidT?si=zeKEL5f6TousJrS3afc1mA And you can check out Sample Augusta at: https://www.sampleaugusta.com ..read more