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The Georgia Thunderbolts @ Grand Central Stage
August 17, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FreeWhether it be on the banks of the Mississippi River or deep in the heart of the English countryside, rock ānā roll lives, breathes, and burns on the outskirts. Hailing from Rome, GA at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, The Georgia Thunderbolts rise up with a scorching signature style steeped in soulful southern swagger, blistering blues, and raw rock. Released October of 2021, the quintets full-length debut for Mascot Records ‘Can We Get A Witness’ conjures a tried-and-true spirit through a fresh fire.Ā
With a wide swath of inspirations, ranging from southern gospel and Hank Williams to Neil Young, Little Feat, Ozzy Osbourne and Lynyryd Skynyrd, the band cut their teeth performing with everyone from Black Stone Cherry and The Kentucky Headhunters to Blackberry Smoke. Shortly after, they hit the iconic Barrick Recording Studio in Glasgow, KY to record with producer Richard Young. The resulting EP comprises undeniable anthems steeped in anthemic riffs, wild harmonica, and pulse-pounding drums.
āIn Georgia, you hear Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, and all of the greats everywhere,ā guitarists Riley and Logan add. āRock and roll is something that comes naturally for us. We feel like we can bring it back.ā The press agree, with Classic Rock Magazine dubbing the band āyour new favorite southern rock band,ā and American Songwriter calling their recently released debut EP, ātimeless.ā āBut these Thunderbolts arenāt a low-voltage knockoff of the greats who came before,ā Rolling Stone adds. āRather, they keep things fresh by committing to lean, muscular songsā¦Southern rock continues to thrive in the 21st century.ā