Went to the gsemh many times been in Atlanta since 1959. Those were the days. That great music is no longer around sad
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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. |
Merry Christmas Bobby Tony!
Even if it is just a correction, thanks for your return. |
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 |
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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.