Jim Morekis

Teada's joy is infectious, and it’s their passion for the music that keeps these often centuries-old traditional tunes sounding fresh and alive.

The Malian musical genius been called the 'Jimi Hendrix of the N’Goni,' which is an apt comparison in that Kouyate, too, makes sounds with his instrument that don’t appear to be possible.

While Jerry Douglas “opened” for Bush, this was much more of a meeting of equals. The parity between these two bona fide geniuses of American music was made apparent when Douglas joined Bush for an extended and delightful encore at the evening's end.

A talk with Irish fiddler Oisin Mac Diarmada of the traditional music powerhouse Teada, performing at the Savannah Music Festival.

Their remarkable, and perhaps unmatched, record of longevity was reflected in the anticipation of the nearly sold-out crowd at their performance this past Saturday night at the Lucas Theatre.

A really great live jazz session leaves behind a profound sense of mental and spiritual balance and calm tranquility. Last night’s epic Savannah Music Festival double bill at the Trustees’ Garden Metal Building was an excellent example of this.

One of the last surviving great legacy bluesmen, a hale and hearty 86-year-old Guy stalked the outdoor stage like a predatory cat, flinging out filthy blues licks like a machine gunner and telling time-tested stories.

Bury Your Dead and Bodysnatcher headline Southbound Brewing event, while Falsifier and Downswing headline the evening prior at El Rocko and Totally Awesome Bar.

Know the drill! A few words of useful advice from a St. Patrick's Day veteran.

Weedeater, Cloak headline two-day fest at El Rocko

The entire workforce of Bryan County currently amounts to a little over 19,000 people. But the Hyundai Metaplant might employ as many as 8,500 people – that’s a jump of nearly 50 percent in the whole county workforce.

The Ga. Dept. of Transportation recently unveiled plans to raise the unfortunately-named Talmadge Bridge to accommodate larger shipping vessels. Here's a deep dive into why this controversial plan is probably the least objectionable alternative.

Despite passing every requirement needed to sell alcoholic beverages in the City of Savannah, the Black-owned business had its license application denied -- again.

This week, the City is set to tear up a portion of Broughton Street due to pavers it knew beforehand couldn't handle vehicle traffic. The City says it warned businesses the roadway would close again after the holidays—but business owners say differently.

“Rebranding” by new owners combined with reduced police staffing means desperate measures at popular downtown area