Casi dos años después de un incendio de madrugada diezmó a la sede de 122 años de edad el 19 de junio de 2009, el Teatro Georgia se complace en anunciar los artistas que subirán al escenario durante su celebración oficial a dos semanas de su reapertura en Atenas, Ga . a partir del lunes 1 de agosto al Sábado, 13 de agosto 2011. La línea de productos incluye: The Glands con Madeline,Chuck Leavell and Friends con SNAP!; Kenosha Kid; Blackberry Smoke; RJD2; J. Roddy Watson and the Business; Don Chambers; Goat; Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; Big Boi; Drive By Truckers; and Gillian Welch. Otros artistas y otros detalles serán anunciados en las próximas semanas. Los boletos individuales espectáculo para la celebración de dos semanas a la venta Lunes, 6 de junio a las 10 horas, a partir de u$s 10 a u$s 30 y están disponibles en línea en www.georgiatheatre.com.
"A medida que se acerca la finalización de la construcción podemos sentir y emocionarse con nosotros a Atenas y la comunidad de la música del sudeste. No podemos esperar para dar a conocer los que creemos que será mejor lugar de la música en amplitud en la región ", dice Greene Wilmot, co-propietario del teatro Georgia.
Aunque el teatro Georgia se ha mantenido en el corazón de Atenas desde 1889, sólo ha sido utilizado como sala de conciertos desde el año 1978 después de la apertura con la actuación de la banda de fusión de nivel-rock del Mar, desarrollado por Chuck Leavell, miembro de los Rolling Stones . Es lógico que para la celebración de la reapertura de este mes de agosto que Chuck Leavell será entre la amplia gama de talento que será el primero en mostrar el lugar reconstruido. Aparte de un breve periodo en los años 80, cuando el teatro Georgia fue una sala de cine, en los 31 años que estaba abierta antes del incendio, el popular lugar regularmente han pasado artistas de renombre internacional como The Police, REM, The Ramones, Beck , Dave Matthews, el pánico generalizado, y Tom Waits, por nombrar algunos. En 2004, Greene Wilmot se hizo cargo del teatro, donde junto con su socio Orvold Scott, se transformó en uno de los destinos del sudeste musicales de gran importancia. En 2009, un trágico incendio destruyó la sede histórica, que se ahora se establece y vuelve a abrir dos años más tarde, gracias al apoyo constante y generoso de la comunidad de Atenas, amantes de la música, artistas y grupos como La Fundación de Georgia para la Preservación Histórica y la cerveza Terrapin de la empresa.
Mientras Orvold y Greene trabajó para preservar la configuración y el sentir general del teatro original, que también dio la bienvenida a la oportunidad de realizar numerosas mejoras incluyendo la construcción de un escenario más grande, añadiendo un nivel de visualización en tercer lugar, las habitaciones más grandes vestidores y baños, y aumentando su capacidad para más de 1000 invitados. Los clientes serán recibidos por el original carpa y paredes de ladrillo y también puede observar una viga de apoyo impresionante que resistieron el fuego. El lugar también cuenta con una mayor de madera recuperada de la sede original, que se utilizará para las barras y piezas decorativas, como en todo el edificio. Viejas cajas de interruptor que ya no funcionan y parte de un túnel subterráneo de carbón histórica será la vista del público en el sótano. El nuevo edificio también fue diseñado de tal manera que el dúo acuñado, industrial deco, creando un ambiente moderno con elementos industriales y amplias curvas. Por último, los amantes de la música y la comida por igual pueden disfrutar de un restaurante de la azotea y un bar a través de una entrada independiente y ascensor que tiene todos los asientos al aire libre. Más detalles serán anunciados en las próximas semanas.
El teatro de Georgia se encuentra en 215 N. Lumpkin Street, en Athens, Georgia Para más información sobre el www.georgiatheatre.com visitar Georgia Teatro. Permanezca conectado en Twitter en @ gatheatre y en Facebook en www.facebook.com / GeorgiaTheatre
Chuck Leavell & Friends (August 2nd) Georgia Theatre Announces Re-Opening Celebration
Nearly two years after an early-morning fire decimated the 122-year old venue on June 19, 2009, the Georgia Theatre is thrilled to announce the performers that will take the stage during its official two-week re-opening celebration in Athens, Ga. beginning Monday, August 1 through Saturday, August 13, 2011. The lineup includes: The Glands with Madeline; Chuck Leavell and Friends with SNAP!; Kenosha Kid; Blackberry Smoke; RJD2; J. Roddy Watson and the Business; Don Chambers; Goat; Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; Big Boi; Drive By Truckers; and Gillian Welch. Additional artists and further details will be announced in the coming weeks. Single show tickets for the two-week long celebration go on sale Monday, June 6th at 10 a.m., from $10 to $30 and are available online at www.georgiatheatre.com.
“As construction nears completion we can feel Athens and the Southeastern music community getting excited with us. We can’t wait to unveil what we believe will be he finest music venue of our size in the region,” says Wilmot Greene, co-owner of the Georgia Theatre.
“It’s exciting to give back to the people and community that has been so supportive of us. The light at the end of the tunnel is becoming blinding and it looks glorious!,” adds Scott Orvold, co-owner and talent buyer for the historic venue.
Although the Georgia Theatre has stood in the heart of Athens since 1889, it has only been used as a concert venue since 1978 after opening with a performance by the fusion-rock band Sea Level, developed by Chuck Leavell, longtime member of The Rolling Stones. It’s only fitting that for the re-opening celebration this August that Chuck Leavell will be among the diverse range of talent that will be the first to showcase the rebuilt venue. Other than a brief stint in the 80s when the Georgia Theatre served as a movie house, in the 31 years it was open before the fire, the popular mid-sized venue regularly hosted internationally renowned artists like The Police, R.E.M., the Ramones, Beck, Dave Matthews, Widespread Panic, and Tom Waits, to name a few. In 2004, Wilmot Greene took over the theatre, where he along with business partner Scott Orvold transformed it into one of the Southeast’s premiere music destinations. In 2009, a tragic fire gutted the historic venue, which is now set re-open just two years later thanks the ongoing and generous support of the Athens community, music lovers, artists, and groups like The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and Terrapin Beer Company.
While Orvold and Greene worked to preserve the setup and overall feel of the original Theatre, they also welcomed the opportunity to make numerous improvements including building a larger stage, adding a third viewing level, bigger dressing rooms and bathrooms, and upping its capacity to hold over 1000 guests. Patrons will be greeted by the original marquee and brick walls and may also spot an impressive support beam that withstood the fire. The enhanced venue also features reclaimed wood from the original venue that will be used for the bars and as decorative pieces throughout the building. Old breaker boxes that no longer work and part of a historic underground coal tunnel will be in public view in the basement. The new building was also designed in a way that the duo coined, industrial deco, creating a modern feel with industrial elements and sweeping curves. Finally, music and food lovers alike can take advantage of a rooftop restaurant and bar via a separate entrance and elevator that has all outdoor seating. More details will be announced in coming weeks.
Nearly two years after an early-morning fire decimated the 122-year old venue on June 19, 2009, the Georgia Theatre is thrilled to announce the performers that will take the stage during its official two-week re-opening celebration in Athens, Ga. beginning Monday, August 1 through Saturday, August 13, 2011. The lineup includes: The Glands with Madeline; Chuck Leavell and Friends with SNAP!; Kenosha Kid; Blackberry Smoke; RJD2; J. Roddy Watson and the Business; Don Chambers; Goat; Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; Big Boi; Drive By Truckers; and Gillian Welch. Additional artists and further details will be announced in the coming weeks. Single show tickets for the two-week long celebration go on sale Monday, June 6th at 10 a.m., from $10 to $30 and are available online at www.georgiatheatre.com.
“As construction nears completion we can feel Athens and the Southeastern music community getting excited with us. We can’t wait to unveil what we believe will be he finest music venue of our size in the region,” says Wilmot Greene, co-owner of the Georgia Theatre.
“It’s exciting to give back to the people and community that has been so supportive of us. The light at the end of the tunnel is becoming blinding and it looks glorious!,” adds Scott Orvold, co-owner and talent buyer for the historic venue.
Although the Georgia Theatre has stood in the heart of Athens since 1889, it has only been used as a concert venue since 1978 after opening with a performance by the fusion-rock band Sea Level, developed by Chuck Leavell, longtime member of The Rolling Stones. It’s only fitting that for the re-opening celebration this August that Chuck Leavell will be among the diverse range of talent that will be the first to showcase the rebuilt venue. Other than a brief stint in the 80s when the Georgia Theatre served as a movie house, in the 31 years it was open before the fire, the popular mid-sized venue regularly hosted internationally renowned artists like The Police, R.E.M., the Ramones, Beck, Dave Matthews, Widespread Panic, and Tom Waits, to name a few. In 2004, Wilmot Greene took over the theatre, where he along with business partner Scott Orvold transformed it into one of the Southeast’s premiere music destinations. In 2009, a tragic fire gutted the historic venue, which is now set re-open just two years later thanks the ongoing and generous support of the Athens community, music lovers, artists, and groups like The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and Terrapin Beer Company.
While Orvold and Greene worked to preserve the setup and overall feel of the original Theatre, they also welcomed the opportunity to make numerous improvements including building a larger stage, adding a third viewing level, bigger dressing rooms and bathrooms, and upping its capacity to hold over 1000 guests. Patrons will be greeted by the original marquee and brick walls and may also spot an impressive support beam that withstood the fire. The enhanced venue also features reclaimed wood from the original venue that will be used for the bars and as decorative pieces throughout the building. Old breaker boxes that no longer work and part of a historic underground coal tunnel will be in public view in the basement. The new building was also designed in a way that the duo coined, industrial deco, creating a modern feel with industrial elements and sweeping curves. Finally, music and food lovers alike can take advantage of a rooftop restaurant and bar via a separate entrance and elevator that has all outdoor seating. More details will be announced in coming weeks.
The Georgia Theatre is located at 215 N. Lumpkin Street in
Athens, Ga. For more information about the Georgia Theatre visit www.georgiatheatre.com. Stay connected on Twitter at @gatheatre and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GeorgiaTheatre
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