Capri on Main

Matt Joiner is one of the most admired up-and-coming guitarists in and around Athens, Georgia. Born June 18th, 1982 in Athens – a place known as much for its historic, rich, and electric music scene as it is for its largest resident: The University of Georgia, Matt began taking an interest in the guitar at an early age. Over the last 12 years, Matt has showcased his talents in many ways, including contributing to the Christian group Souls Forgiven and the classic rock cover band Assfault. He currently plays in his blues-influenced, southern rock band The Rattlers and has been invited onstage by Kevn Kinney to join Drivin’n’Cryin during their encore set at the 40 Watt Club in Athens. His guitar playing can also be heard in radio commercials for an assortment of businesses and industries. In 2010, Matt reached out to Clay Hinson (Bass) and Woody Hughes(Drums) and started working on his career. Music of choice for the group was straight forward Blues/Rock. Playing shows in 2010 at different venues like Mikes Down Under in Jefferson, Ga were mostly packed houses.  Most recent shows have taken Matt to such locations as Nashville, Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus, Macon, Warner Robins, Birmingham and Charleston.

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Jeff’s shows were already a big success in Charlotte and Greenville, now he’s found a mid point here for the 2 cities and gaining even more fans in Gaffney South Carolina.   The limos you may have seen out front are his fans from both Charlotte and Greenville.  If you have not seen a show like this in the bigger cities, it’s hard to described the passion and effort put into this form of art.  This session of poetry usually has an instrumental band performing in the background along with a painter that sells his work after the show which makes for a really cool session.  Please visit this website for info on the show. www.wyldamerica.com

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If you have ever been to the Moonshiners Reunion, no need to read this post, you know what a awesome show it will be.  For those who have been deprived, well here’s your chance to see these guys live here on Nov. 25th. Evergreen is a collaboration of some of the North Carolina Piedmont’s best! With Scott Moss from Moonshine Jenny on vocals, Roger Padgett, Phil Simmons, and Kelly Hull from former regional band Tater, plus multi-instrumentalist Rush Padgett -History is about to be made!!!

Habitat for Humanity of Cherokee County is a nonprofit housing
ministry that works in partnership with all people in need to build decent, affordable housing.  Serving Gaffney, Blacksburg, and the surrounding
areas, HFH depends on the support of individuals, businesses, and churches
in the community – from advocacy and donations to volunteerism and
education.  You can make a difference!  We present to church groups and
civic organizations to grow awareness in our area of the dire need for
quality, safe, affordable housing – we’d love to speak at your next event.
Look for us in the Gaffney Christmas Parade, and thank you for your
donation at tonight’s Evergreen concert.  Special thanks to the members of Evergreen and to the kind folks at the Capri for granting us this
opportunity to represent Habitat for Humanity of Cherokee County tonight!
Bring some extra cash for these cool shirts too!

Come out for a Halloween themed Open Mic @8pm and watch the Clemson vs Georgia Tech game on the bar screen.  NO COVER, costumes encouraged but no birthday suits this time.

15yr HOMECOMING DAY BEGINS WITH FAMILY MORNING/LUNCH, Oct 22nd from 10am-1pm at Park Place on S. Limestone St. Bring the family and come down to the park.  NIGHT TIME, Oct 22nd 7pm-12 or so.  Meet at Capri on Main downtown for a night of fun with music, food “pick-ups” and music. $10 cover for each person, cash bar. VISIT EVENT PAGE, http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=272950382722601

Southern Experience is a new band dawning on the Carolina music scene. Drawing from a variety of musical experiences and influences this group is poised to make its mark. The band is producing very fresh and energetic original material with thoughtful and meaningful lyrics. The group’s original offerings as well as fresh takes on 70’s standards display flashes of everything from blues to progressive rock. The glue that holds it together is their common appreciation and love of classic southern rock. The boundless energy of lead guitarist and vocalist J.T. Fitch; the keyboards, guitar, harmonica, and vocals of Scott Sanders and the drums and percussion work of Jon Humphries drive this band. Veteran 70’s/80’s bassist Ron Humphries rounds out the lineup with solid melodic bass lines and years of experience. Southern Experience just completed a soon to be released EP appropriately titled Beginnings.
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Reverend Billy C. Wirtz is a recording artist whose material consists of irreverent comedy routines set to music. His humor is somewhat raunchy, if not offensive, and thus is not normally considered suitable for children. His material often mocks conservative politics and religion. From the moment he sits down at the piano and lights into his Southern old-time gospel and blues with a twist, the six-foot-five-inch, goateed, tattooed tongue-in-cheek “Rev” commands the stage and spreads the “gospel” like nobody’s business. With puns flying as fast as his fingers, the Rev plays masterly boogie-woogie and barrelhouse riffs while holding forth on subjects as diverse as W.W.E.D.? (What Would Elvis Do?), Mennonite Surf Parties, and dubious relationships between people you are terrified that you may actually know.  While widely recognized as a humorist, music is his forte. In the early 80s, he shared a walk-up with the late blues legend Sunnyland Slim, learning to appreciate the Blues and to perform it with fervor. A recognized musicologist, Billy has written about music, legendary performers and life on the road for Musician, Keyboard and BluesWax. He is a regular contributor to the Charlotte Observer. Workshops on Blues and/or Gospel Music at festivals and universities have left students clamoring for more.

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