IN THE VANGUARD OF THE OLD WAVE SINCE 1981

georgia music festivalSomething for everyone will be the theme for the 1981 Georgia Music Festival, scheduled for September 19-27. The fourth annual event, previously known as Georgia Music Week, has expanded its focus to a greater statewide participation and coordination.

The festival also recently unveiled its new logo, designed by Atlanta musician and artist Steve Sherrill, which graphically includes the first four notes of “Georgia On My Mind”, the official state song.

The growth in the past three years of the Senate Music Industry Committee, which sponsors the festival, is indicative of the response and support provided by the music community, state and local governments, and private industry: Gov. George Busbee’s office, Lt. Gov. Zell Miller, and the state legislature have all been very vocal supporters of the Committee, which is chaired by Senator Richard Greene. Private business contributions include donations from the Brown and Williamson Company and C&S Bank to help fund the Georgia Public Television broadcasts of the statewide talent contest finals in Macon on Friday, Sept. 25, and the Georgia Hall of Fame Awards in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Other events of the festival include:

Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m.

Georgia Music Festival 1981 Gospel Awards, Georgia World Congress Center Theater, 285 International Blvd., Atlanta

Sunday, Sept. 20, 12:30 p.m.

The Atlanta Falcons Salute Georgia Music Festival with a Pre-Game Show; Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers.

Monday, Sept. 21, 12 noon

Central City Park, Atlanta, Chattooga High School Band Concert

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 12 noon

Central City Park, Atlanta Redan High School Band Concert

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 12 noon

Central City Park, Atlanta, Westover High School Band Concert

Thursday, Sept. 24, 12 noon

Central City Park, Atlanta, M.D. Collins High School Band Concert

Thursday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m.

Atlanta Songwriters Association Showcase Mama’s Country Showcase (special guest, Terri Gibbs; Diane Pfeifer will perform) 3952 Covington Highway, Decatur ยท􀀟 $S admission, $2 for members

Friday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m.

SEARCH Ill Talent Finals Macon City Auditorium, Macon Live broadcast, Georgia Public TV (channels 8 and 30), 8:30-11 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26

Hall of Fame Awards Grand Ballroom, Omni International Hotel 6:30- 7:30 - ASCAP Reception 7:30- 8:30 - Dinner 8:30-10:00 - 3rd Annual Georgy Awards Presentation & Entertainment (live broadcast Georgia Public TV) will include Isaac Hayes, Tommy Roe, The Reddings and a Swinging Medallions reunion. . 10:00-12:00 - Meet the Stars Reception Tickets (including the first reception, complete dinner with wine and the musical entertainment): $30

Sunday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m.

Albert Coleman’s Atlanta Pops Orchestra Concert, Memorial Plaza, Stone Mountain Park (performing with the Orchestra will be Ziggurat, Mac Frampton and others). State winner of talent contest to perform during concert.. The concerts are free but park admission does apply. The Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy Barbeque immediately follows the Atlanta Pops Orchestra Concert. Call 231-9888 for details.

For other general information call 656-5131; for Hall of Fame tickets, call 656-4386.