Zombo Brings Nostalgia and a Reason to Dance in The Alley.

• Zombo Gallery

• Shep and Jeff

• Aiken's Choice Awards

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Zombo rocked out through the decades on the Bud Light Stage with some of the most memorable hits from the time, and possibly some of the most forgotten when it comes to bands covering them. From Guns n Roses to Eagle Eye Cherry to Fine Young Cannibals - these sets were far more enjoyable than predictable. I'd also wager that Zombo caused the most people to get out of their seats and start dancing out of all of the Bands we have had at Amp the Alley! I've never measured, but they certainly are in the running. Men women and Children were jumping all around, song after song, after song. Even the little ones were embracing the Rock n Roll!

Speaking of kids and rocking out, I've got to give a shout out to the Bassist, Michael Ball's son. This little dude hopped up to Steve's drum kit and laid it down for some Guns n Roses! It was freaking awesome. All while wearing a shirt that says, "I destroy Silence"! Freaking awesome. Just a cool moment for a father and his son, and a cool moment for music as a whole. This lil guy just hopped up and played a hard song in front of a huge crowd! RESPECT lil DUDE! Don't quote me on this one, but I'm pretty sure they said he is 10 years old!

It worked out for lead singer Shawn Woodward and his son, Ian, who seems to have found his permanent spot on the keys backing up his dad. It's cool to see the generations of great musicians forming right in front of us.

I said I wasn't sure last week, but I was technically right twice! Brian Gibson did show up as a spectator, but then he strapped on Michael's bass and sat in on some songs too. You never know who you might see with you when you are catching live music in the CSRA!

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This Week on the Bud Light Stage - Shep and Jeff!

Jason Sheppard and Jeff Johnston are back at Amp! They are long time friends, music collaborators, and Amp Alum. Shep is one of the corner stones that keeps Amp going.

I love finding videos for y'all, but honestly I'm laughing to myself right now. Here is a 15 year old video I found, and in fairness, it does have both Shep and Jeff in it. You also don't have to look too closely to spot the toweing John Kolbeck who was just on the Bud Light Stage with Black Dawg a couple of weeks ago. This video is probably more nostalgic than it is representative of what to expect this Thursday, but enjoy it none the less.

Aiken's Choice 2024

The Annual Aiken's Choice Awards are coming back around and we have several partnering businesses that would love your consideration. They are currently in the nomination phase. We, Amp the Alley, would love for you to mention us in the nominations as well. Here's a list of some different categories and some of the folks that make Amp happen that we think might fit just right.

Arts Music and Entertainment

Event Venue -

Amp the Alley, Southbound Smokehouse, Electric Eats

Local Band -

Anyone from Amp

Local Festival -

Amp the Alley

Place for Live Music -

Amp the Alley, Southbound Smokehouse, Electric Eats

Food and Beverage

Bartender -

Whiskey Alley, Electric Eats, Neon Fig, Mellow Mushroom, Tako Sushi, Southbound Smokehouse, The Red Door

BBQ Restaurant -

Southbound Smokehouse

Brunch -

Whiskey Alley, Neon Fig

Burger -

Whiskey Alley, Electric Eats, Southbound Smokehouse

Chef -

Whiskey Alley, The Red Door, Electric Eats, Neon Fig

Chinese Restaurant -

The Red Door

Dessert -

Whiskey Alley, The Red Door, Neon Fig

Food Truck - Electric Eats

Fries -

Whiskey Alley, Electric Eats, Neon Fig

Happy Hour -

Electric Eats, Whiskey Alley, Mellow Mushroom, The Alley Downtown Taproom

Ice Cream -

The Red Door

Japanese Restaurant -

The Red Door

Late Night Menu -

Electric Eats

New Restaurant -

Electric Eats, Southbound Smokehouse, The Red Door

Overall Restaurant -

Whiskey Alley, Electric Eats, Neon Fig, Southbound Smokehouse, TakoSushi, Mellow Mushroom, The Red Door

Outdoor Dining -

Electric Eats, Whiskey Alley, Southbound Smokehouse, The Alley Downtown Taproom, Mellow Mushroom, TakoSushi, The Red Door, Neon Fig

Sandwich -

Electric Eats, Southbound Smokehouse, The Red Door, Neon Fig

Server -

Whiskey Alley, Electric Eats, Southbound Smokehouse, Mellow Mushroom, TakoSushi, The Alley Downtown Taproom, The Red Door, Neon Fig

Special Occasion Restaurant -

Electric Eats, Whiskey Alley, Southbound Smokehouse, Mellow Mushroom, TakoSushi, Neon Fig, The Red Door

Wings -

Southbound Smokehouse, The Red Door, Mellow Mushroom, Electric Eats

NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITES!!!

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