Fester Hagood's Mojo Confessional Songwriters Showcase Grace Newton and Big Don Spurlin Potluck and Music starting at 6 pm Sunday, August 11, 2024

Fester Hagood organizes what he calls "Fester Hagood's Mojo Confessional Songwriters Showcase." It builds on Mark Wilmot's "Mojo's Sunday Afternoon Songwriters' Revival" which brought two singer/songwriters to No. 3 Railroad Street each month. We look forward to hearing both new and familiar voices and stories about their songs under Fester's direction. Please read about Fester on the bottom of this page and about both series of concerts on the Songwriters landing page. This Month: Grace Newton and Big Don Spurlin! Grace Newton briefly describes herself as "singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music instructor [Gwinnett School of Music], and performer for hire." She is new to No. 3 Railroad Street, but not to the area. She performs originals and cover songs in various bars, restaurants, istening rooms and festivals whenever the opportunity arises. She is also a musician for hire and is working with the Atlernative Metal band, The Unknown, as keyboardist and backing vocalist. Teaching music is not only a passion, but a way of life as she currently teaches piano, guitar, ukulele, and vocals to 60 students every week. You can listen to some of her old recordings on Spotify under her formerly married name, Grace Buford. Grace Newton on the Web: Facebook Linkedin Spotify Big Don Spurlin played No. 3 Railroad Street, along with the Rick Fowler Band, on June 12, 2022 in the Songwriters events. About the Big Don Band, Big Don Spurlin is quoted in 2018 as declaring "we took a little break and gathered up a couple of new members, but The Big Don Band is back in the swing. So batten down the hatches, nail your daughters window shut, get the cops on speed dial, and hide your fried chicken. Cuz we back and I'm hungry." This gives you some idea of what to expect...anything! Big Don Spurlin on the Web: Facebook Fester Hagood has been a staple of the Classic City's music scene for over a decade. Hagood began writing music at the age of 16 and has been performing as a solo act in the Athens bar scene since early 2000. In 2015, Fester produced the Redstone Ramblers CD, "Graveyard Gospel." He hosted The Tuesday Night Confessional at The Nowhere Bar in Athens from 2013 onwards which was the inpsiration for Mark's Songwriters Revival. Fester is one of the pillars of original music in the Athens Area and an especially good citizen. Fester's websites include Facebook, Reverbnation and Fester Hagood's Tues Night Confessors Suggested Donation of $10. Mary could use something as well! Modified 8 August 2024 by Glenn Galau   |   Web Design by Glenn Galau