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Ember City set for Quarantine Concert
Rock band returns to the stage for livestream show
By Sean Kelly May 29, 2020 Connect Savannah
LOCAL ROCKERS Ember City have been doing live stream shows on a regular basis for quite some time now, since their gigs were cancelled in March as things shut down due to COVID-19. Those shows, which have been acoustic performances by bandleader/bassist Sarah Poole and her husband, guitarist Ryan Taito, are markedly different from the three-piece rock configuration that they’re used to.
Kickin’ in quarantine: Damon & the Shitkickers play virtual show
Damon Mailand chats ahead of Quarantine Concert
By Sean Kelly
DAMON & the Shitkickers, founded by singer/guitarist Damon Mailand, has been flying the flag for outlaw country over the last several years, and haven’t slowed at all in the process. They’ve been regulars all over Savannah until the COVID-19 pandemic, and now they’re prepping for a Quarantine Concerts performance on Fri., May 22 to bring live country music back to their fans.
The Week the Music Stopped: Damon and the Sh!tkickers gets ready to play the Quarantine Series
By
Adriana Iris Boatwright - DoSavannah
It was mid-March when the lockdown began in the state of Georgia. Promoters and artists alike are scrambling to rethink the future of live shows and concerts. Most independent music artists are now left creating more music than ever and without a stage to share their new work.
DJ Serch goes for energy with Quarantine Concert
Veteran DJ plans special show with live visuals
By Sean Kelly | Connect Savannah
JASON Lanier has a long history as DJ Serch, the name he performs under as a DJ who specializes in breakbeats and all-around excellent music. The veteran artist is set to take the Tybee Post Theatre stage on Sat., May 9 for what’s sure to be the most unique Quarantine Concert so far and maybe one of the most unique things you’ll see all year.
Keeping it Together: Jeff Two Names’ Quarantine Concert doubles as going away party
By Christopher Berinato / For Do Savannah April 29, 2020
It’s the end of an era for Savannah’s premiere dad-punk band, Jeff Two Names. Founding member and drummer Kevin Vettinger (AKA Rev Kev, and an Episcopal Priest) is moving away this month to take over a church in New York.
Revving up for big move, Jeff Two Names says goodbye for now
Punk band’s drummer Rev Kev chats ahead of Quarantine concert, move to NY
By Sean Kelly - Connect Savannah | April 29, 2020
LOCAL punk rockers Jeff Two Names have been a staple in the local music scene for the last several years—as has Kevin "Rev Kev" Veitinger. Veitinger arrived in Savannah with his family over a decade ago, as a temporary landing place.
Squash jam out in a Quarantine Concert
By Christopher Berinato / For Do Savannah
April 30, 2020
Squash is in dire need to get their jam on.
The Savannah four-piece, who describe themselves as a “shredding beast chock full of psychedelic soundscapes mixed with tight grooves and deep pocket bass,” have been in a funk since the pandemic hit right before St. Patrick’s Day.
Quarantine tunes: 3 ways to satisfy your local live music cravings without leaving the couch
by: Ashley Williams
Posted: Apr 15, 2020
As music events both locally and across the country began getting canceled or postponed in light of the pandemic, Michael Gaster came up with the idea of streaming live shows as a way to reach music fans stuck at home.
Lulu the Giant step onto the virtual stage
By Christopher Berinato / For Do Savannah
"Fortunately, there are high quality outlets for artists to shine like Savannah’s streaming series, Quarantine Concerts, professionally filmed at Tybee Post Theater." Everybody's talking about our Quarantine Concerts! Tune in, why don't 'ya!
Danielle Hicks sings the blues with power and vigor
Back in her home state by way of New York, Hicks plays Quarantine Concert
By Sean Kelly - Connect Savannah April 14, 2020
Danielle Hicks has had quite a ride. Born in Georgia, Hicks left for New York at a young age and spent years there playing in different groups and pursuing lots of different musical avenues. She made her way to Savannah a few years ago after her sister persuaded her to relocate, and she set off on a journey to find her place in a world that was much bluesier than she’s previously been a part of.
WATCH NOW: Quarantine Concerts at Tybee Post Theater reach thousands!
Quarantine Concerts at Tybee Post Theater reach thousands!
By Bria Bolden | April 12, 2020 at 5:24 PM EDT - Updated April 12 at 11:52 PM
Have you ever wanted to watch a live concert from home?
The health crisis has made some who work in the live entertainment business deal with canceled events or completely change the way they work. Quarantine Concerts on Tybee Island is doing just that by giving local artists a chance to play their music and also give those at home a live concert to tune into.
Phantom Wingo dives into the new normal with Quarantine Concert
By Sean Kelly - Connect Savannah
April 8, 2020
By now, you’ve seen our coverage of the Quarantine Concerts that are taking place on Tybee Island. Spearheaded by sound engineer and businessman Michael Gaster, the shows have been regularly broadcast from the Tybee Arts Association Black Box Theater until recently, when they moved to the Tybee Post Theater for better connectivity and more space for social distancing.
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BY BARRY KAUFMAN - South Magazine
Published: Apr 01, 2020
Just because packing music venues doesn’t exactly jive with the rules of social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t see your favorite local acts live. Audio engineer/event producer, Michael Gaster started up Quarantine Concerts to give local musicians a chance to perform for a crowd watching live via streaming.
Quarantine Concerts: music’s new normal
Organizer Michael Gaster talks about new venture for local musicians
By Sean Kelly - Connect Savannah
March 25, 2020
Ah, yes—the live stream concert. What was once something that musicians did on a rare occasion has now become the absolute norm for artists at almost every level.
Reverend Bro Diddley to rock out online during Quarantine Concert Series
By Laura Pleasants / For Do Savannah
Posted Mar 25, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Michael Gaster has cooked up something very cool with his Quarantine Concert Series recently. A great idea that he quickly put into motion once he saw that musical events were being canceled around town due to the COVID-19 outbreak….
In the Age of Quarantine: Bero Bero
By Adriana Iris Boatwright - Do Savannah
Posted Mar 30, 2020 at 8:45 AM
And so, as we continue to redefine life as we know it one thing holds true: movies, books and music have made life bearable. Art in all its forms of expressions have been our gateway to sanity but what would happen if our gateway closes?
Lyn Avenue presents Sophisticated
WTOC - Morning Break - WTOC Tim Guidera
March 30, 2020 at 10:56 AM EDT - Updated March 30 at 10:56 AM
Many local musicians are doing online live concerts with donations requested, and several have given us permission to replay their songs on WTOC-TV's Morning Break, weekdays 9-10 a.m. Follow your favorite local bands on social media to find out when they are doing a concert. Lots more concerts coming up. Here is a song from Lyn Avenue, which did a Quarantine Concerts a few days ago. Several of the no-audience Quarantine Concerts will be filmed at Tybee Post Theater.