#Wayne Mahan

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For many film fans around the world, Cannes means the latest and best films that contemporary cinema has to offer. But Cannes is more than that: the festival has an impressive past that is well worth discovering. Because some films and themes are simply timeless!

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The actors who are regarded as the most significant figures in the film industry today were, at one point in their careers, relatively unknown. These actors played significant roles in films that are now regarded as classics, but now known only to a small number of enthusiasts.

Fat City (1972)

🎬 John Huston

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Recent Exonerations

Arthur Lee Whitfield, Time Served: 22 years

Armand Villisana, Time Serviced: 1 year

Raymond Towler, Time Served: 29 years

David Brian Sutherlin, Time Served: 17 years

Calvin Lee Scott, Time Served: 20 years

Ben Salazar, Time Served: 5 years

Calvin Ollins, Time Served: 13 years

Bruce Nelson, Time Served: 9 years

Perry Mitchell, Time Served: 14 years

Billy Wayne Miller, Time Served: 22 years

Robert McLendon, Time Served: 17 years

Ronnie Mahan, Time Served: 14 years

Dale Mahan, Time Served: 14 years

Arthur Johnson, Time Served: 15 years

David A. Gray, Time Served: 21 years

William Dillon, Time Served: 27 years

Willie Davidson, Time Served: 24 years

Ronnie Bullock, Time Served: 10 years

Danny Brown, Time Served: 19 years

Chester Bauer, Time Served: 14 years

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Count Dracula adjourns to Earth, accompanied by Frankenstein’s Monster, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and the Gillman. The uglies are in search of a powerful amulet that will grant them power to rule the world. Our heroes – the Monster Squad are the only ones daring to stand in their way. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Sean: André Gower Patrick: Robby Kiger Del: Stephen Macht Count Dracula: Duncan Regehr Frankenstein: Tom Noonan Horace: Brent Chalem Rudy: Ryan Lambert Phoebe: Ashley Bank Eugene: Michael Faustino Emily: Mary Ellen Trainor Scary German Guy: Leonardo Cimino Desperate Man: Jon Gries Detective Sapir: Stan Shaw Patrick’s Sister: Lisa Fuller E.J.: Jason Hervey Gillman: Tom Woodruff Jr. Mummy: Michael Reid MacKay Van Helsing: Jack Gwillim Pilot: David Proval Peasant Girl: Sonia Curtis Pantry Girl / Vampire: Julie Merrill Wolfman: Carl Thibault Film Crew: Writer: Shane Black Production Design: Albert Brenner Characters: Bram Stoker Sound Effects Editor: Samuel C. Crutcher Co-Producer: Neil A. Machlis Set Decoration: Garrett Lewis Makeup Artist: Katalin Elek Assistant Art Director: David F. Klassen Executive Producer: Rob Cohen Original Music Composer: Bruce Broughton Visual Effects Supervisor: Richard Edlund Executive Producer: Keith Barish Art Direction: David M. Haber Characters: Mary Shelley ADR Editor: Eric Boyd-Perkins Makeup Artist: Zoltan Elek Executive Producer: Peter Hyams Writer: Fred Dekker Creature Design: Stan Winston Editor: James Mitchell Special Effects Coordinator: Phil Cory Special Effects Key Makeup Artist: Steve Wang Casting: Penny Perry Director of Photography: Bradford May Special Effects Key Makeup Artist: Tom Woodruff Jr. Producer: Jonathan A. Zimbert Special Effects Makeup Artist: Alec Gillis Special Effects Makeup Artist: John Rosengrant Special Effects Makeup Artist: Matt Rose Costume Supervisor: Michael W. Hoffman Foley Supervisor: Beth Sterner Sound Editor: John Shouse Costumer: Daniel Grant North Property Master: C.J. Maguire Hairstylist: Janice Alexander Supervising Sound Editor: Randle Akerson Set Designer: Roland E. Hill Jr. Visual Effects Art Director: Brent Boates Assistant Editor: Gillian L. Hutshing Visual Effects: Wayne Baker Special Effects Technician: Rocky Gehr Special Effects Key Makeup Artist: Shane Mahan Special Effects Supervisor: Ray Svedin Assistant Editor: Beverly Pinnas Visual Effects Editor: Michael Backauskas Assistant Sound Editor: Norval D. Crutcher III Visual Effects Coordinator: Lesley Mallgrave Special Effects Supervisor: Hans Metz Sound: Richard S. Church Sound Editor: Donlee Jorgensen Sound Editor: Stephen Bushelman Assistant Sound Editor: Ron Meredith Special Effects Technician: Jeff Rand Supervising Sound Editor: Norval D. Crutcher Set Designer: Harold Fuhrman Costume Supervisor: Aggie Lyon Movie Reviews:

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It’s a very weird vibe in this house I built, but everyone seems to be having a great time.

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Kello kymmenen kielletyt uutiset... / Sex O'Clock News, The (1985) Showtime https://www.videospace.fi/release/kello_kymmenen_kielletyt_uutiset_nauha

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Detective Comics #257 - JULY 1958

Cover Artist: Curt Swan

BATMAN’S INVINCIBLE FOE

Script:  Unknown

Art:  Sheldon Moldoff  (Pencils), Charles Paris  (Inks),

Characters: Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner Gordon (supporting); Karko (intro, villain); Mahan

Synopsis:  A criminal and a policeman from the future draw Batman into the middle of their battle

Batman story #781

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[Last Film I Watched] Fat City (1972)

[Last Film I Watched] Fat City (1972)

Title: Fat City Year: 1972 Country: USA Language: English Genre: Drama, Sport Director: John Huston Screenplay: Leonard Gardner based on his own novel Cinematography: Conrad L. Hall Cast: Stacy Keach Jeff Bridges Susan Tyrell Candy Clark Nicholas Colasanto Art Aragon Sixto Rodriguez Curtis Cokes Wayne Mahan Ruben Navarro Rating: 7.6/10

Glancing with a documentary eye, John Huston’s FAT CITY…

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Last month I had the absolute privilege of having some incredibly cool artists and bands open the shows for me through CANADA and the USA. I wanted to make a little spotify playlist with some of my favourite songs from each of them, I hope you enjoy these tracks as much as I do ❤️

Luca Fogale - VANCOUVER BC Adam Burrows - SEATTLE WA Evan from The Parson Red Heads- PORTLAND OR WE ARE THE WEST - SAN FRANCISCO CA Van William - LOS ANGELES CA Ian Mahan - SAN DIEGO CA + DENVER CO Peter from We Are The Willows - MINNEAPOLIS MN Anti/Beyond - CHICAGO IL Nick D'Andrea - COLUMBUS OH Ben Stevenson - Benjamin Stevie - TORONTO ON Will Driving West - MONTREAL QC Lily Mae - PHILADELPHIA PA Gold Child - NEW YORK NY The Western Den - BOSTON MA Ken Yates - VIENNA VA Matt Sanders - CHARLOTTE NC Roanoke Music - ATLANTA GA Andrew James Music - HOUSTON TX Santiago from Rain Collectors - AUSTIN TX Wayne Floyd - DALLAS TX not on spotify

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TLBTV: Rebecca Sounds Reveille - Wake Up! To Healthy Weight Loss

TLBTV: Rebecca Sounds Reveille – Wake Up! To Healthy Weight Loss

Rebecca Sounds Reveille – Wake Up – to Healthy Weight Loss with Special Guest, Dr. Darren Wayne

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By TLB Media Director & RSR Show Host:  Rebecca L. Mahan

Millions of Americans invest years and thousand of dollars, to no permanent avail, attempting to loss weight. Our society has created media expectation of not only how we should look, but a colorful pallette of…

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March 28, 2018

Ruby Moore, 99

           Mrs. Ruby Prevette Moore, age 99 widow of Rev. Vestal Moore of Wilkesboro passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

           Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Philip Moore and Pastor Evan Moore officiating. Burial will be in Hunting Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:30 PM prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

           Mrs. Moore was born October 18, 1918 in Iredell County to Perry Mansfield and Cordia Nicholson Prevette.  She was a homemaker and a member of Cherry Grove Baptist Church.

           In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a daughter; Helen Mallard, three sisters: Electra Shoemaker, Hazel Pardue and Ever Pardue and one brother; Mansfield Junior Prevette.

           She is survived by three sons; Darryl Moore and wife Ruth of Wilkesboro, Charles Moore and wife Opal of Fleetwood and Archie "Eddie" Moore and wife Ann of Elkin, ten grandchildren; Jeff Moore and wife Donna, Mike Moore and wife Jane, Steve Moore, Hope Calloway and husband Jason, Chris Moore and wife Vickie, Lisa Harless and husband Mike, Dwayne Tuggle and wife Cathy, Sandra Moore, Philip Moore and wife Angela, Jayme Llewellyn and husband Randy, twenty-two great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren, one sister Annie Mae Morrow and husband Dwight of Statesville and two brothers; Abram Prevette and wife Evelyn of Statesville and Lawrence Prevette of Independence, VA., .

           Flowers will be accepted.

 John Chipman, 85

           Mr. John Thomas (Tom) Chipman, age 85 of North Wilkesboro passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

           Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Liberty Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Sparks officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

           Mr. Chipman was born June 19, 1932 in Yadkin County to Jasper Garfield and Lessie Martin Chipman.  He was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church and he retired from Yadkin Valley Ford.

           In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister; Ann Chipman Usry.

           He is survived by three daughters; Ivy Kiger and husband Randy of Rural Hall, Mitzi Naylor of Mocksville and Lou Ann Chipman of Kernersville, one granddaughter; Elise Cave and husband Jonathan of Boonville, two great grandchildren; Nathan and Jackson Cave, a brother; Roger Chipman of North Wilkesboro and special friend; Noreen Hood and a host of nieces and nephews.

           Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Liberty Grove Baptist Church, 5899 River Road - Liberty Grove Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

 Lois  Ellis, 80

Lois Eller Ellis, age 80, of Hays, died Friday, March 23, 2018 at Wilkes Senior Village. She was born October 4, 1937 in Wilkes County to James Paul and Dossie Ellis. Ms. Ellis was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, James W. Ellis.

           Surviving are her brother, Robert Ellis of Hays; niece, Sandy Sebastian and husband Bill of Roaring River; nephew, Jamie Ellis and wife Teresa of Hays; great nieces and great nephews, Grayson Sebastian and Hope Sebastian, Landra Marley of Purlear, and Brandon Ellis of Hays.

           Graveside service will be private.

            Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 William  Thomas, Jr. 96

Mr. William Smith Thomas, Jr. age 96 of Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at Rose Glen Manor.

           Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Paul Hugger officiating.                     Entombment with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 Honor Guard will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 prior to the service at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.

           Mr. Thomas was born April 16, 1921 in Iredell County to William Smith Thomas, Sr. and wife Mabel Cleo Baity Thomas. He was retired from the North Wilkesboro Post Office where he worked as Assistant Postmaster for 28 years. Mr. Thomas was a member of Wilkesboro United Methodist Church where he served in various capacities. He led a very active life, having served as a Wilkes County Commissioner, Wilkesboro Town Council Member, Charter Member of North Wilkesboro Optimist Club, Member of Wilkesboro Business and Professional Men's Club, very active Member of the Democratic Party, a Member of National Association of Retired Federal Employees, American Red Cross, a Mason and was the Wilkes County Jaycees Man of the Year in 1955. He attended Mitchell College and was a veteran of the Army Air Corp in WWII.

           He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Virginia Miller Thomas, a grandson; Aaron Cummings Thomas and three sisters.

           Mr. Thomas is survived by a daughter; Anita Ritchie and husband Ray of Freehold, NJ, two sons; Tom Thomas and  wife Becki of Purlear, William Smith, III "Sonny" Thomas and wife Sandra of Winston Salem, six grandchildren; Christina Ritchie, Adam Ritchie and wife Tereza, Elliott Thomas and wife Danielle, Leah Thomas Johnson and husband Chris, Andrew Thomas and wife Melissa and Emma Thomas, five great grandchildren; Luke Bumgarner, Charlie Thomas, Oliver Thomas, Anna Ritchie and Nate Ritchie and a special friend and companion, Frances Anderson.

           In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wilkesboro United Methodist Church PO Box 197 Wilkesboro, NC 28697, Wake Forest Care at Home Hospice 126  Executive Drive Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or the Multiple Sclerosis Society 3101  Industrial Drive Suite 210 Raleigh, NC 27609.

 Betty   Sexton, 75

Betty Nichols Sexton, age 75, of North Wilkesboro, died Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Gordon Hospice Home in Statesville. She was born November 18, 1942 in Wilkes County to Robert and Mattie Mabe Webb. Mrs. Sexton was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jackie Dale Sexton; daughter, Tammy Nichols; brothers, Dennis Kyle Webb, Everette Webb; and grandson, Christopher Chase Richardson.

           Surviving are her daughters, Janice N. Minton and husband Frank Edward of Ferguson, Roberta Burr and husband Ray of Statesville; grandchildren, Holly Alissa Underwood of Millers Creek, Jonathan Nicholas Mahan and wife Heather of Glade Creek, Brandon Scott Bare of Florida; Matthew Richardson and wife Jennifer of Glade Valley, great grandchildren, Nora Elaine Underwood of Millers Creek, Issac Billings of Glade Valley, Lilley Iona Mahan of Glade Creek; sisters, Myrtle Webb of North Wilkesboro, Peggy Miller and husband Clayton of Cricket, Lucy Ayers and husband Junior of Glade Valley; brothers, Marvin Webb, Gene Webb and wife Mary, Ricky Webb and wife Joyce all of North Wilkesboro; Roger Webb of Rock Creek; numerous nieces and nephews.

           Flowers will be accepted.

           Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 James  Billings, Sr

James "Jim" William Billings, Sr., of North Wilkesboro, died Thursday, March 22, 2018 at his home. He was born September 26, 1929 in Wilkes County to Tyre and Vestie Brooks Billings. Mr. Billings was a member and served as a deacon at Fairplains Baptist Church, where he loved serving in the bus ministry. He was a Gideon until his health caused him to have to quit and as a child in the boy scouts, where he later became a Leader. Mr. Billings was retired from NC DOT as assistant traffic services supervisor. He loved woodwork, hunting and fishing. Mr. Billings was preceded in death by his parents; his grandmother, "Mom Brooks, whom raised him and he dearly loved; his first wife, Darnell Smith Billings; and granddaughter, Angela Dawn Billings.

           Surviving are his wife, Grace Huffman Billings; two sons, James Billings, Jr. and wife Anita of Millers Creek, Chris Billings of Greensboro; step-daughter, Sheri Miller of Greensboro; step-son, Greg Miller of Raleigh; three grandchildren, Jeremy Billings and wife Samantha of Wilkesboro, Megan Graeser and husband Brett of Kernersville, Sarah Billings of Raleigh; and three great grandchildren.

           Funeral service was held  March 26, at Fairplains Baptist Church with Rev. Glenn Dancy and Ted Brown officiating.   Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ebenezer Children's Christian Home, PO Box 2777, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or to the donor's choice.

           Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 "Carol" Stroud, 71

Mrs. Joan "Carol" Adams Stroud, age 71 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at her home.

           Funeral services were held  March 24,   at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. David Welborn officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  

           Mrs. Stroud was born October 6, 1946 in Wilkes County to Dewey Monroe and Virginia Delpha Wood Adams. She was a Homemaker and a member of Cricket Baptist Church.

           She was preceeded in death by her parents, a son; Michael Eugene Milam, one sister; Joyce Adams Atwood and four brothers; Wayne Adams, Dean Adams, Roby Adams and James Dewey Adams.

           Mrs. Stroud is survived by her husband; Charlie Louis Stroud of the home, a daughter; Lisa Shumaker and husband Rodney of North Wilkesboro, a stepdaughter; Tonia Foster and husband Chris of Hays, two stepsons; Jimmy Stroud and wife Candace of Elgin, SC and Chuck Stroud of Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Justin Shumaker, Kristen Shumaker and Brandon Milam, a great grandchild; Bensley Milam, several step grandchildren; two sisters; Bobbie  Adams Benge and husband Junior of Millers Creek and Faye Adams Hendren and husband Lester of Millers Creek.

           In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wilkes Central Athletic Booster Club 1179 Moravian Falls Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or the Wake Forest Magnolia Scholarship Fund 1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston Salem, NC 27109.

 Charles Rhymer, 80

Mr. Charles Joe Rhymer, 80, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center.

           Charles was born on October 29, 1937 in Johnson County, Tennessee to Joseph Rhymer and Elsie Stout Rhymer.

           Charles is preceded in death by his parents and son in law Rick Dula.

           Charles is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Greer Rhymer; daughters, Lisa Rhymer, Yvonne Wilkins, Constance Wolfe ( Tommy), all of North Wilkesboro, Julia Dula  of Millers Creek, Jeannie Morefield of Mt.City, TN; son Robert Rhymer of Greensboro; brother, Glenn Rhymer (Gracie) of Mt. City TN; sister, Mary McFarland of Mt.City, TN; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  

           A memorial service was   held March 23,   at Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes Chapel in Moravian Falls. Pastor Paul Siceloff   officiated.

           In addition to flowers, memorial donations may be given to Mt. Valley Hospice, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount  Airy, NC 27030.

           Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes has the honor of serving the Rhymer Family.

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The Major Rager (MR) has quickly become a newly, cemented tradition during Master’s Week (Augusta, Ga.) in a short period of time thanks to the hard work and dedication from all the folks at Friends With Benefits Productions (FWB). And like every one of their events in the past, this year’s MR will benefit a charitable organization named the Press on Fund. This year’s event featured such names as The Flaming Lips (TFL), People of the Sun (Moon Taxi doing an all Rage Against the Machine- RATM cover set), the Eric Krasno Band (EKB), and Stop Light Observations (SLO). And this does not even cover the official after party featuring Augusta’s very own Funk You and Schema at Sky City (just down the street from the Augusta Common). If you missed this night then I need to apologize to you. This night was just way too good not to share with the entire world!

To start off the night, SLO brought their homegrown psychedelic, retro-southern rock ’n’ roll sound to the Augusta Common with a fury. Oh, they also brought someone special to join them on stage… their French bulldog mascot named Lou Dog a.k.a. Louie! This was my first time seeing SLO play live and I was really impressed with this band. It was refreshing to see a really, great rock ‘n’ roll band play with the intensity that SLO gives during their performance at this year’s MR. I would not be surprised if this band starts popping up on festival flyers in the coming months. They are definitely a band that I would like to see appear on maybe next year’s Bonnaroo or even possibly Okeechobee in 2018.  Either way, SLO played their hearts out all the while little Lou Dog sat chilling on the stage like a straight up boss. It was really unfortunate many of the attendees did not make it down to the MR in time for this set, because they really deserved a larger crowd. Please check out their upcoming tour schedule and see if you can say hey to Lou Dog and the band in your hometown.

Lou Dog making sure no one is getting out of hand while Stop Light Observations played their set at The Major Rager (2017).

Stop Light Observations performing at The Major Rager (2017) in Augusta, Ga.

What happens when you put together six incredibly, talented musicians who like to have fun when they perform live? You get the next band up; the EKB featuring Eric Krasno (vocals/guitar), Mary Corso (vocals), Danny Mayer (guitar), DeShawn (keys/vocals), Stu Mahan (bass), and Eric Kalb (drums). Some of you may know 2x Grammy winner Mr. Eric Krasno from his other bands; Soulive and Lettuce or possibly his work with the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Pretty Lights. No big deal. Just four pretty outstanding acts to see live and, if you have yet to do so… I suggest you catch them after you get a chance to witness the EKB beforehand. Why? Because the EKB jammed out with some really smooth, soulful tracks that showcased Eric’s remarkable, guitar playing abilities. I’ve seen Krasno play in Lettuce a few times and was always impressed with the way he handled himself on-stage. The EKB is no exception to that rule. It was such a wonderful, treat to catch them in such an intimate setting in my hometown. I only wished that they could have performed maybe an hour longer because I feel that with a longer set these guys would have just slayed it with countless jams.

The Eric Krasno Band performing at The Major Rager (2017) in Augusta, Ga. Pictured left to right: Eric Krasno (vocals/guitar) and Danny Mayer (guitar).

The Eric Krasno Band performing at The Major Rager (2017) in Augusta, Ga. Pictured left to right: DeShawn (keys/vocals), Stu Mahan (bass), and Mary Corso (vocals).

One set that I personally was really looking forward to was without a doubt People of the Sun (POTS). I’ve seen Moon Taxi perform a Rage song or two over the years and they have always done these particular cover songs with some major intensity. I mean, don’t get me wrong, Spencer Thomson (guitar/backing vocals) is no Zack de la Rocha (vocals for Rage) but he’s does a really good job doing his vocals. Thomson’s vocal range actually matches well with that of de la Rocha’s, which helps him give the lyrics of RATM the power needed while they perform each track with hints of angst and defiance. POTS rattled through tracks off of the three main RATM’s LPs: Rage Against the Machine (1992), Evil Empire (1996), and The Battle of Los Angeles (2000). Take it from someone who has seen RATM live (3x) and others attempt to cover some of their discography in the past. POTS did an incredible job laying out a seamless recreation of what was RATM live. To pull off tracks like Down Rodeo, Know Your Enemy, Wake Up, and Killing in the Name live with the same intensity and vocal opposition to the status quo takes quite a feat. This is a cross to bear that POTS will always adhere to when they perform these politically charged tracks. POTS or MT (whichever you wish to call them) has come a long way in my book. From being part of my very first assignment for Concerthopper.com opening up for J. Roddy Walston & the Business (2015) until this assignment performing under the name POTS for the Major Rager. I’ve truly enjoyed the sonic journey with these guys over the years.

People of the Sun (Moon Taxi) performing at this year’s The Major Rager (2017) in Augusta, Ga.

Trevor Terndrup of People of the Sun (Moon Taxi) performing at The Major Rager (2017) in Augusta, Ga.

Now the moment every single person in the crowd had been waiting for… time for TFL to take the stage and get very weird! Fresh off the release of their fourteenth studio LP, and twentieth overall release, Oczy Mlody, TFL came fully prepared to perform for all the ‘Ragers’ in attendance. This was a theatrical show that Augusta has needed for quite some time. Weeks before the show, a major power grid upgrade was done to provide the necessary 400 amps required for this astounding, theatrical show that boasts 40 feet of LED walls that give a back drop to their set. Plus a larger, inflatable human bubble for Wayne to go inside during the show. And two large, inflatable mushrooms that anchored each end of the stage. This just shows that TFL pulled out no stops when performing in front of the crowd for the MR in Augusta. They came with the intent to give Augusta a show for the ages and that is exactly what they achieved. Wayne and the rest of the Lips came out and performed to a roaring crowd that loved every minute of their remarkable performance. They performed such hits like, “Race for the Prize”, “There Should Be Unicorns”, “The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song (With All Your Power)”, “The W.A.N.D.”, “Are You a Hypnotist??”, and “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1”.

Wayne Coyne from The Flaming Lips during their performance at The Major Rager (2017) in Augusta, Ga.

Wayne Coyne and some friends from The Flaming Lips during their performance at The Major Rager (2017) in Augusta, Ga.

TFL would close out this magical night with a crowd pleasing encore that would feature “Do You Realize??” and “She Don’t Use Jelly.” Granted I never attended the first MR, but I feel strongly that this set by TFL was the best set over the years. Not to take away from any of the other notable names who have performed here at the MR, but TFL gave us something that has never been done before. They gave us a marvelous, spectacle that will last as long as the memories remain intact. TFL gave us so many spectacular moments, from when Wayne brought out the ceremonial blow up ‘Fuck Yeah Augusta’ balloon sign (which was a very formidable task for Wayne to try and hold up that many balloons by himself), to their rendition of “Space Oddity” by the late, great David Bowie while Wayne travels on top of the crowd in his giant human bubble, to the moment Wayne appeared atop his faithful, LED unicorn ready to stroll around the crowd and say hello. This was just a taste of the memories that TFL gave the crowd at this year’s MR, I only hope I could convey how great it was to have each and every one of these bands perform for us this year. Thank you to one and all!

Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips holds up a ceremonial sign for the fans at The Major Rager in Augusta, Ga.

Wayne Coyne getting out into the crowd during The Flaming Lips cover of David Bowie’s song, “Space Oddity” during The Major Rager (2017) in Augusta, Ga.

I also want to personally thank FWB productions for allowing Concerthopper.com the opportunity to come out and witness history in the making at the fourth annual The Major Rager. I cannot wait to see what 2018 holds in store for us because if any of the previous lineups is indicative of what is to come, I feel very confident that next year will be just as awe-inspiring of a moment in time. As stated in the beginning of this article, the MR has quickly become an Augusta Master’s Week tradition that has many people from all over the Southeast region eagerly awaiting the announcement of each year’s lineup. Bravo gentlemen on curating a successful campaign in bringing quality, talented musicians to the Augusta area, all the while giving right back to the community with charitable contributions. A testament of how it should be done in the music promotion world. Now I cannot comment on the after party at Sky City featuring Funk You and Schema with special guests. But I can say that I saw Umphrey’s McGee percussionist Andy Farag in the V.I.P. area during the night, so I can safely assume he showed up to jam with some other notable, surprise musicians.

Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips says, “Farewell” to the crowd of fans gathered at The Major Rager (2017) in Augusta, Ga. 

You can view more pictures from this night online over on Concerthopper’s Facebook page. ‘Like’ our page and stay up to date in 2017 on all music related events/festivals such as; STS9: Live at The Fillmore, A Perfect Circle, Shaky Beats, Shaky Knees, Papa Joe’s BanjoBQue, Umphrey’s McGee: Returns to Augusta, Bonnaroo, Electric Forest (First weekend), Sloss Music & Arts Festival, Sturgill Simpson: Live in Charlotte, and My Morning Jacket with Gary Clark, Jr: Live in Charlotte by following us on all social media formats: Concerthopper on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Also, you can follow my personal concert hopping on Facebook and Instagram. Remember don’t think about it, just buy the damn ticket! As always, hope to see you at a show or festival soon!

The Major Rager (MR) has quickly become a newly, cemented tradition during Master’s Week (Augusta, Ga.) in a short period of time thanks to the hard work and dedication from all the folks at…

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Wayne and Federico are having a party at home!

It’s going well...

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Will invited Cortney to the bubble blower. It’s nothing special.

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It was just an OK party, they got Bronze level. Bradford was thrilled with his party thought but his guests were worn out and exhausted.

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The whole room is shook.

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Cats were not enough, Federico needed to see some dogs, so he went up with Wayne to the dog park.