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Ah nostalgia. Spent many afternoons at the bar restaurant before going into my job at the Victoria Station restaurant further down Piedmont Rd. To go to the bathroom one had to pass by the performers dressing room lounge area. Door was always open. A friend brought a group of us into meet Country Joe McDonald and his guitarist Barry Melton. Never would have had to guts to do that by myself. We smoked a joint and Country Joe spent the whole time staring at the ceiling. Saw Jerry Garcia there the night of my high school graduation.
Commented: Monday, November 25th, 2024 @ 10:16 am
By: David
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Went there many times they served beer and wine and there was always a joint being passed around during the show I say Janis Ian, Billy Joel a few times Steve Martin,Martin Mull and Tom Watts and John Prine.A lot of future stars got their start there it was such a latex back atmosphere.
Commented: Monday, October 21st, 2024 @ 10:17 pm
By: Mike
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In 1974 my wife and I entered the Holloween Costume Contest. Dr. John was the MC & Performer. We were outrageous costumes, if you catch my drift, and came in 2nd Place. Frogs, our other idea, came in third. If anyone has a photo pf "The P and the Box", I would love to get a copy in my hands...as we were "The P and the Box"!!!😂
Commented: Monday, June 24th, 2024 @ 9:30 pm
By: 1974 Holloween Costumer
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I saw Bob Seager at the GSEMH. I wrote some lyrics for a group down from Memphis called Acrobat.
They were looking for Alex to manage them. Didn't happen-but Alex liked the two songs I wrote lyrics for. "Acrobat" and "Below the system". Alex said-"Stay in touch." Didn't happen. but Seager was there. His only big hit was Ranblin Gamblin Man at the time. He went on to greatness. He should be on the list. The hall deserves the bragging rights.
Commented: Friday, January 5th, 2024 @ 11:00 pm
By: JacDog
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Went to the gsemh many times been in Atlanta since 1959. Those were the days. That great music is no longer around sad
Commented: Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 @ 8:12 pm
By: Carl
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I missed Don McClean in those formative years, but I have seen the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band many times when they toured on small stages.
Commented: Monday, September 4th, 2023 @ 12:34 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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I recall seeing the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, the Earl Scruggs Revue, and Don Maclean at The Great Southeast Music Hall in the 1970’s, as well as many of the others mentioned in the article. It was such an intimate venue. The only place I ever saw that served beer in buckets and patrons sat on a slanted, carpeted floor. To see those great musicians so close up was a rare treat.
Commented: Monday, September 4th, 2023 @ 9:29 am
By: David
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I didn’t see Willie Nelson on list but I saw him there in the early 70s performing with Doc Watson … Willie had recently cut ‘Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain’ and preformed it then … he should definitely be added!
Commented: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 @ 1:35 pm
By: John Sheffield
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Wow, Finally a recollection that meshes with mine. Living in Atl at the time I knew I could go whenever I wanted so I didn't. I can only remember one concert I went to. It was for Jean Luc Ponty. Awesome show! The seats that I recall were church pews with cushions but without without legs so they were flat on the floor. You were so close to the artist! In one break I went for a bucket of beer and saw 2 members of Kansas playing pinball. One show you didn't mention was the Sex Pistols. Their first US appearance. I had a friend try to convince me to go with him but I wasn't a fan so missed that experience.
Commented: Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 @ 12:45 pm
By: Fading 70s memories
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Wow, Finally a recollection that meshes with mine. Living in Atl at the time I knew I could go whenever I wanted so I didn't. I can only remember one concert I went to. It was for Jean Luc Ponty. Awesome show! The seats that I recall were church pews with cushions but without without legs so they were flat on the floor. You were so close to the artist! In one break I went for a bucket of beer and saw 2 members of Kansas playing pinball. One show you didn't mention was the Sex Pistols. Their first US appearance. I had a friend try to convince me to go with him but I wasn't a fan so missed that experience.
Commented: Monday, February 6th, 2023 @ 8:19 pm
By: Fading 70s memories
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I do miss your humor.
Life is a funny stage, where often "poor players" would be wise to just break-up the prop furniture.
Commented: Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 @ 10:00 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Merry Christmas to you too Stan. Best Wishes for continued success in the year ahead.
Bobby Tony has not left the building he is just hiding.
Commented: Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 @ 5:08 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Merry Christmas Bobby Tony!
Even if it is just a correction, thanks for your return.
Commented: Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 @ 1:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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December 8, 2021 UPDATE
I received a private message with some corrections to this article. See Below: Thanks to Sharon Powel for this correction. I have removed her Email Address for privacy reasons. Hi, Bobby! I just ran across this article by you , and wish to thank you! There are, however some discrepancies that I would love to let you know about. I know that you don't won't be editing this article, but, I have spent many, many years straightening out misunderstandings on behalf of the Hall's actual owners. The club was never owned by Jack Tarver, but he did run the club under a management contract, as did Alex Cooley prior to Jack's tenure. The owners' names are Robert Dulong, and Maurice Ehrlich. Bob is still around, but Mo passed away a couple of years ago. The reason we closed was that Broadview Plaza was bought by a development company which determined that a disco would be better placed in our location and did not renew our lease. We had to scramble to find a new location, and we staff members worked hard to get us moved. I would be happy to help with any future articles, or to answer any questions you may have. Sharon Powell
Commented: Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 @ 12:40 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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