For its tenth year, Savannah Stopover has been a weekend haven for the growing music scene in Savannah. Cushioned between the heavy metal AURA Fest and the traditional Savannah Music Festival, Stopover features a mix of up-and-coming rock, country, and pop artists. Often times, Stopover is a weekend stop for bands and artists before heading west to Austin, Texas’s South by Southwest festival. This year, the festival runs from Thursday, March 5^th through Saturday, the 7^th.

In addition to over 35 new acts this year, the festival is also featuring an evening with New West Records, a spotlight on rising female stars in Americana and Country music, a special 10-year opening night reception, and a 10-year photography exhibition.

Over the past 10 years, Stopover has featured the beginnings of many musical artist’s careers that have taken off. Grimes headlined in 2012, while Mac DeMarco was featured in the 2013 lineup. Athens-based indie pop band Of Montreal headlined the festival twice, in 2013 and again in 2018.

Among the touring artists and bands, there are also 8 local acts rounding up the 2020 lineup.

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What: One of the largest music festivals in Georgia will be headlined by Tame Impala, who’s set to release a new album to perform come May. Other acts include indie stars Beck and Cage the Elephant, plus ‘80s legends Tears for Fears.

When: May 3-5

Where: Central Park, Atlanta

Who: Tame Impala, Beck, Father John Misty, Soccer Mommy, and more

What: Savannah’s best indie rock fest features big names like Deerhunter and singer/songwriter Lucy Dacus on its 2019 lineup. The specific venues will be announced in late January, so stay tuned to their website for more info!

When: March 7-9

Where: TBA

Who: Deerhunter, Lucy Dacus, The Joy Formidable, and more

What: Somewhat in tandem with Shaky Knees, Shaky Beats puts an EDM spin on the festival. Electronic hitmaker Martin Garrix leads a pack of skilled sound mixers to light up the stage.

When: May 10-11

Where: Central Park, Atlanta

Who: Martin Garrix, Rüfüs Du Sol, San Holo, and more

What: Savannah’s annual festival is devoted to jazz and orchestral music among many other genres over the course of its 2-week run.

When: March 28-April 13

Where: Various: venue list here

Who: Roby Lakatos, Sam Reider and the Human Hands, and more

What: I’m not sure if this is supposed to be a pun around the word “orifice”, but the fact that this is a metal concert probably confirms it. 12 hard rock and heavy metal bands will take the stage right here in Savannah.

When: February 16

Where: Ships of the Sea Museum Gardens, Savannah, GA

Who: Fit For an Autopsy, ZAO, Evergreen Terrace, and more

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Since the Halloween of 1999, Voodoo Fest has brought a large onslaught of acts to the Mardi Gras City. The historically colorful and bright culture of New Orleans is the perfect atmosphere for the world of Voodoo. And what better time to host the ceremony than the weekend leading up to the spookiest day of the year?

When entering the gates of New Orleans City Park, there is already a sense that the concept of judgement is replaced by a sense of exuberance. Attendees are decked out in their finest festival outfits and costumes, ranging from the typical festival attire to outrageous Halloween makeup. People know they are in a safe place. Art tents and kiosks sell unique jewelry and accessories for purchase, brightening up every buyer’s look and establishing community. The themes of individual expression were aggressively prominent in the overall vibe of the event.

Artists like Janelle Monáe (side) and Lizzo promote the female form, self-love, and body positivity openly in songs such as “Pynk” and“Good as Hell”. Other acts including Marilyn Manson and Arctic Monkeys used their platforms to address viewpoints freely on the current political climate. Societal taboos and statements are openly discussed from the artist’s concern to a hungry audience of ears, eager for leaders and trail blazers.

One of the most controversial announcements of the weekend was Childish Gambino’s replacement by Travis Scott after a reportedly serious leg injury. Scott’s performance of high energy and accompanied beats converted any disappointed Gambino fan’s heavy heart into instant relapse, enjoying every lyric of his recent #1 album, ASTROWORLD.

Voodoo truly allowed inspiration to take over the body of all-comers, just as powerful as the supernatural doll it’s named after. An experience for all who look for an escape from the controlled world, Voodoo Fest was a breath of fresh air.

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In its two-hour runtime, the film covers the extraordinary life of Quincy Jones–one of the most highly accomplished and celebrated musicians, producers, and humanitarians of his generation. Archival clips and audio that explain his childhood and earlier career are interwoven with footage of the Quincy of today–a still vibrant and genuinely funny man who takes on massive projects despite his age and struggles with health.

That only scratches the surface of this beautiful portrait, though: Quincy is a deeply personal and unexpectedly moving work of art. It’s absolutely painful to watch him almost fade away into addiction, and we relate to him on such a human level by the end despite the fact that he’s such a star. Rashida Jones, Quincy’s daughter, co-directed the film, which allowed for an intimate peak into his daily life and the issues that plague him. Hearing that Rashida Jones was a director on the project did spur some questions of bias, but she ultimately succeeds wonderfully in using that closeness as an avenue to create an honest portrayal of her father rather than a superficial feature-length congratulation. The Q & A session with Rashida immediately following the film further solidified the desire to create a picture that not only told the facts of Quincy’s life, but also captured his soul and how he existed and still exists in this world. 

After watching Quincy, you’re in complete awe of the breadth of work this man has completed and the effect that he has had on the world–he not only became successful as a musician in his own right, but he scored and later produced films, elevated the careers of many-a-musician (including Michael Jackson), and did an astounding amount of humanitarian work within and outside of the music industry. The legendary status bestowed upon Quincy is by no means unearned. He is a man who lives up to the tall tales, and lucky enough for us, he has graciously accepted the role and filled it well. Quincy Jones recognizes his faults and flaws, and most importantly, he realizes that he’s human. Countless times across the runtime of the film, we see him dispense his knowledge to his children, students, and comrades, and we’re so lucky to have him today.

Quincy is the lovingly made, entertaining, and all-encompassing tribute that Quincy Jones deserves to have. Hopefully this documentary along with the truly wonderful works of art he has produced will cement Quincy’s legacy as a musical god among men.

SCAD Radio gives Quincy a strong 9 out of 10.

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