Sunday Songwriters' Revival
Every Third Sunday of the month, "Mojo" Mark Wilmot hosts local and regional songwriters who showcase original songs and tell us the stories that inspired them. Mark is an Athens native who grew up singing the songs his Granny taught him on their rides through the hills of Northeast Georgia. He sings his own songs in the Athens area with the Redstone Ramblers, including many times at No. 3 Railroad Street. Please see the Events Page for details and the Photo Pages for images of their events. Mark is eager to help promote local songwriters through this monthly event.
This month, Betsy Franck and Adam Payne are featured.
A native Virginian, Betsy Franck honed her chops in the music scenes of Charleston, South Carolina, Asheville, North Carolina and Athens, Georgia before moving to Nashville, Tennessee in 2014. Her music reflects her journey through Appalachia; her clean, soulful voice carries these places with her wherever she goes.
Music came to Betsy early in life. As a child, she taught herself by ear, first on piano and then re-writing songs from her mother's guitar chord songbook. She may be known in songwriting circles for her prowess with a pen, but is perhaps best known by fans for the strength of her voice. Her powerful vocal style, a common focus of accolades, has been described as "Gospel-strong," and "siren-sweet." Betsy's vocals can soften you to sleep only to hasten your heartbeat in the same song; like a steady rain and crackling thunder.
After putting forth multiple albums featuring full arrangements, "Sweepin' up the Porch" in 2002, "Help Up By Progress" in 2003, and "Still Waiting" in 2010, she sought to pare back her signature band sound to give us a glimpse of the heart that lies behind all that power. Betsy is currently working on the follow-up to her first solo album, "This Far" of 2012. In addition to her own projects, Betsy has appeared on albums by Randall Bramblett and others. She provided wonderful gospel vocals on the Redstone Ramblers' release "Graveyard Gospel."
Betsy Franck Websites:
betsyfranck.com,
Facebook and Reverbnation
Adam Payne describes himself as a guitarist and vocalist for several bands, including "dangfly," and on other projects. Also that his major influences are Alchohol, Women and Bacon.
He comes highly recommended by Mark Wilmont.
Adam Payne and Band Websites:
Myspace (Band),
Reverbnation (Payne),
Reverbnation (dangfly),
Facebook
Time: 3pm to 5pm
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Photos by Glenn Galau © 2018. Visit the Photo Gallery for the complete set of images.
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