MARK IT: Kickin' A.S.S. - Athens Songwriter Showcase

I have an eclectic taste in music, but one of my favorite kinds of artists are singer/songwriters.

The songwriters featured in this showcase are an established part of the Athens music scene. Fester Hagood, Ty Manning III, Betsy Franck, and Ken Will Morton are taking their talents to Decatur on July 20th.

For only $8, you get 4 solo sets (about 20 min. long) of each artist's performance, followed by a collaborative set where all 4 artists join together on stage and cover each other's original songs.

What an awesome way to experience intimately the creative talents of these singer/songwriters! Better mark your calendars! The showcase is less than a month away! No doubt, it will certainly...kick ass! ;-)

Check out the links below for more about the artists and the event!

Ken Will Morton

Betsy Franck

Ty Manning III

Fester Hagood

General Admission -or- General Admission + Meal Combo
ATHENS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE: "Eddie's Attic
Decatur, GA"

MARK IT: The Ken Will Morton Band plays The Earl - 07.02.10

photography by Ashley Thompson

Line up also includes:

CHASE FIFTY SIX

DAVE DANIELS & THE PTA

Tickets are only $7.00!! What a steal!

Can't wait until July? Need your fix sooner? Catch Ken Will Morton at ATHFest on Friday, June 25, on the main stage at 6:20 pm.

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LIST: 10 Songs to Listen To - 06.09.10

Click on song titles to hear samples.

Love 'em like I do? Add them to your music collection.

10 Songs To Listen To (listed in no particular order)

Derek and the Darling - Suddenly
Isaboe - Calling to You
Ken Will Morton - True Grit
Ken Will Morton - Breathe
Peter Comes From Neverland - Airplane
La Roux - Bulletproof
Lily Sparks - Walk Away
Katia - Girl Like Me
Neon Rain - My Angel *
Awake! Awake! - The Dawn *
*Note -These songs and the albums they are on can be downloaded for whatever you want to pay (Yes, even FREE by spreading the word).

DISCOVER: Ken Will Morton

Ken Will Morton - Photo by Reid Hartley

So, I've been listening to the music of Ken Will Morton lately...and I gotta say, this guy's good. Really good. His style reflects the sound of legendary talents like: Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan. With the talent to uniquely infuse various forms of rock - classic, alt, indie, and southern - Ken Will Morton is a true American rocker! I love that his music has a lot of blues and folk in it, and his lyrics are honest and soulful.

It's clear that Ken has developed his own signature style...and it's awesome. Check out the video below of his song "Devil in Me".



An established musician, Ken is not a newbie to the music scene. In fact, he's toured most of the U.S. and even in Ireland! Festivals he's appeared at include: SXSW, AthFest, Joshua Tree Music Festival, etc. So, it may have taken a little while for his talents to reach my ears. But, I'm glad it finally did! Now the rest of you should discover him if you haven't already!

Ken Will Morton - Photo by Alisha McKellar

Based out of Athens, GA (a local talent!) I'm looking forward to catching one of his shows out there next month. I suggest you do the same, if you can. And for us lucky ones in the South... he's got several show dates lined up! In fact, there's one this Friday!

Jul 31 2009 - 8:00 PM
Big Daddy’s
Helen, Georgia

Aug 5 2009 - 8:00 PM
Jot ’Em Down BBQ (FREE SHOW!)
Athens, Georgia

Aug 6 2009 - 8:00 PM
Terrapin Brewery
Athens, Georgia

Aug 13 2009 - 8:00 PM
Rye Bar
Athens, Georgia

Aug 15 2009 - 8:00 PM
Alamo Jacks
Newnan, Georgia

Aug 16 2009 - 8:00 PM
Miss Newby’s Liquor Locker
Panama City Beach, Florida

Aug 28 2009 - 8:00 PM
567 Cafe
Macon, Georgia

Sep 18 2009 - 8:00 PM
Home Team BBQ
Charleston, South Carolina

Sep 19 2009 - 8:00 PM
The Basement/ AMA Convention
Nashville, Tennessee

Oct 2 2009 - 8:00 PM
567 Cafe
Macon, Georgia

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