Atlanta has been making its mark on the music industry over the past several years by producing some pretty memorable makers such as Gladys Knight, R.E.M. John Mayer, Collective Soul, Shawn Mullins, and Travis Tritt and more recently in the hip hop industry, with artists, OUTKAST, Ludacris, and Ciara. The success of these artists has brought Atlanta to the forefront as prime soil for discovering raw talent. Some of this raw talent more often than not, grows up around Atlanta, much like local favorite, Zac Brown and his band.
Zac Brown, a Cumming native, is the regular Thursday night entertainment in Marietta?s own Dixie Tavern. This past Saturday, he graced the stage at Marietta?s Wild Wing. The city was certainly lucky to host this band twice in one week.
The music of Zac Brown Band seems to be a fusion of country, jam, rock, and Jimmy Buffet (because you know Jimmy Buffet is in a group all his own). His sound is also reminiscent of old school Dave Matthews with his accompanying violinist and the way Zac can work his fingers on those guitar strings.
The Zac Brown Band has begun to develop quite a following and a name for themselves. They?ve been mentioned on local radio station 92.9 Dave FM as local Atlanta talent to check out. They?ve opened for artists Shawn Mullins and Angie Aparro. Their self-produced CD has sold over 5,000 copies. They are currently on tour throughout the South.
So if you find yourself in Marietta without anything to do on a Thursday night, head over to Dixie Tavern or check the band?s official site for tour dates, to get hooked on this future break out band. Jump on the band wagon now and in a matter of time, you?ll be able to say, ?I?ve liked this band ever since??
