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Musician’s Brotherhood forms to help artists in need

Posted by Stephen Centanni | Nov 5, 2014 | The Rundown | 0 |

Professional musicians could be considered some of the most fearless people in the world, as men and women who shun the 9-to-5 and choose to fully immerse themselves in music. However, this lifestyle does come with a price that can sometimes be pretty heavy. As professional musicians age, they sometimes lack the ways and means of securing funds for medical procedures and dire financial emergencies. Some local musicians and music enthusiasts have recognized similar situations in our scene. As a response, the Musician’s Brotherhood is forming to lend financial assistance for local musicians in need.

To kick off the establishment of this philanthropic organization, The Blues Tavern is hosting the first ever Musicians for Musicians concert. Starting at noon (and lasting past midnight) on Sunday, Nov. 9, 15 local bands will grace the stage to help raise the initial funds for the Musician’s Brotherhood. The final lineup is unknown, but organizers are hoping to provide at least 12 hours of live music. In true Mobile benefit fashion, items will be raffled and hot plates will be served. Admission to this show is free, but donations will be gladly accepted.

Get in the holiday spirit with “Christmas with Aaron Neville” Dec. 3 at The Wharf.

Get in the holiday spirit with “Christmas with Aaron Neville” Dec. 3 at The Wharf.

Good tidings to you, wherever you are

Several issues ago, Lagniappe readers learned that Trace Adkins would be bringing his Christmas celebration to the Azalea City. Now, Aaron Neville will bring his “Christmas with Aaron Neville” show to The Conference Center at The Wharf on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The concert will serve as the opening party for a series of “Coastal Christmas” events. Organized by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber, Coastal Christmas promotes Orange Beach as an option for holiday travel.

STOAGS headline latest GlowRage

GlowRage is returning to Mobile Satuday, Nov. 15 at the Soul Kitchen. The traveling dance party has turned into a Gulf Coast phenomenon. However, the GlowRage tour has grown beyond the region with recent dates in Arkansas and Tennessee. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in the brightest whites. As the bass drops, the crowd is enveloped in black lights and fluorescent paint.

GlowRage will once again bring a cavalcade of EDM aficionados. National touring artist STOAGS will once again break beats for the crowd. This show will also feature local support from DJs such as Wermzer, St. Pete the Beatman and Cameron Hardison. This lineup is guaranteed to optimize the already unique experience that GlowRage creates. Tickets are on sale now through Soul Kitchen’s website and through Ticket Fly.

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About The Author

Stephen Centanni

Stephen Centanni

With the exception of two years spent at Auburn University, Steve Centanni has spent his life in Mobile County while focusing on his two passions: music and the written word. As soon as he was issued his driver’s license, Centanni began to explore the local music scene in the early ‘90s. He filled his weekend with visits classic local venues such as the Four Strong Winds Coffee House, Vincent Van Go-Go’s and Culture Shock, all of which welcomed those who had yet to reach 18. After high school, Centanni traded Mobile for Auburn to complete his B.A. in English with an emphasis on general writing. While at Auburn, he had the honor of studying under the Pulitzer-winning poet Natasha Trethewey, who served as the nation’s Poet Laureate in 2012 and 2014. After receiving his diploma, Centanni quickly moved back to Mobile and completed the University of South Alabama’s graduate program with a M.Ed. Eventually, he was tapped by the nationally distributed Volume Entertainment Magazine to serve as the magazine’s managing editor/senior writer. His time with Volume allowed him to exercise his love for both music and writing. As Volume began to fade, Lagniappe recruited Centanni as their Music Writer and later their Music Editor, where he has remained for a little over a decade. As far as his involvement in the local music scene, Centanni organized Cess Fest at the Langan Park, which was a mini-festival focused on original local music in a time when original local music was veritably taboo in Downtown Mobile. For a short time, he brought original music to Downtown Mobile as the in-house promoter for the now deceased venue Cell Block. He managed local underground powerhouse Fry Cook, until the members parted ways. Centanni has lent his bass to bands such as Keychain Pistol and The F’n A-Holes, and he toured nationally as a member of Abstract Artimus & the Torture Children. Currently, he provides vocals for the garage blues rock outfit Johnny No. Ultimately, Centanni’s experience in the local music scene as both a participant and an observer has allowed him to witness the ever-changing persona of Mobile’s enigmatic music scene, which continues to leave him with more questions than answers.

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