Atlanta
Rhythm
Section
tuesday
February 14
2012
7:00 p.m.
Change of venue
hctc
first federal center
Hazard, Ky
Admission: Reserved Seats - $20
All Other Seats - $15 adults
$8 students (age 18 & under)
epitome of all the
good things that
the phrase
“classic rock”
implies.
They’ve been part of the Southern Rock scene for more than 30 years. Their biggest hits include So Into You, Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover and Spooky. The Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS) put out 15 albums of excellent original material, and consistently put on entertaining live shows - both of which helped establish a broad if not huge fan base. They have been a major player in the Southern Rock scene. ARS was paired with contemporaries Lynyrd Skynyrd as the successors to the Allman Brothers - carrying the mantle of "Southern Rock" in the late 70s.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, it may have made sense at the time. But performing songs that were more musically diverse and having hits that had a softer, pop sound, the "Southern Rock" label was a mixed blessing and many of their unique musical accomplishments became lost in a genre that has lived on to this day - but never really fit ARS. They were said to be more influenced by music coming out of England than other music in the South. 
They shared musical stylings with the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac - both in the quality of songwriting and recorded performances. They were excellent musicians who tried to stretch themselves - think Steely Dan or Little Feat. In many ways, these associations make as much or more sense than any grouping with their Southern Rock kindred.
The result: an outstanding song catalog and the talented men responsible for it have been largely overlooked. When those songs are heard, and those talents recognized, the case can be made that ARS are the epitome of all the good things that the phrase "classic rock" implies. So, if you want an introduction or re-introduction to a great band and a lot of wonderful music, don’t miss this early Valentine’s Day concert.
http://www.atlantarhythmsection.com/index.htm
http://www.youtube.com/user/ARSLive?feature=watch
