{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Sound & Soul of the South","title":"The Sound & Soul of the South, Ep#5: The Sound of Augusta, GA - Soul, Indie Rock & a Downtown Revival","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5223e2db\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2198,"description":"In this episode, Coco Rubio shares his journey from a music-loving kid in Augusta to a key figure in revitalizing downtown Augusta's music scene. He discusses the history of Augusta's music culture, the impact of James Brown, and the ongoing growth of local arts and entertainment.\nSpecial Guest\nCoco Rubio\nKey Topics\nCoco Rubio's background and connection to Augusta\nThe role of music in community building\nThe history and influence of James Brown in Augusta\nThe development of downtown Augusta's music venues\nSupport for local and original music scenes\nImpact of urban revitalization on arts and culture\nThe importance of cultural identity in music\nFuture plans for Augusta's music and arts scene\nChapters\n00:00 Meet Coco Rubio, the “Mayor of Downtown Augusta”\n02:11 How Coco Fell in Love with Music\n04:35 The Birth of Soul Bar\n08:42 James Brown & the Sound of Augusta\n14:40 Music Helps Revive Downtown Augusta\n21:08 Augusta Embraces the Godfather of Soul\n23:46 The Night James Brown Walked Into Soul Bar\n28:48 What Makes Southern Music Different?\n31:39 Sharon Jones Comes Home\n34:22 Where to Hear Live Music in Augusta\n37:45 Augusta’s Next Generation of Musicians\n39:14 Keeping Augusta’s Music Scene Alive\nResources\nSoul Bar - https://www.visitaugusta.com/plan/experience-passes/soul-starts-here/soul-bar/\nAugusta Museum - https://www.augustamuseum.org\nJames Brown Family Foundation - https://www.jamesbrownlegacy.com\nThis episode is brought to you in partnership with Experience Augusta - The Feel Good City.  Order your free Augusta Experience Guide today & start planning your visit!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Bom3x4erB_HgQE0209CnPoPj_ncSN27xerbjLopnSrw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jOTMw/ODVhOTU5ZDJiNGI5/ZjVlYjlmMWZhYTE2/NDEwNy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}