It’s the same show, same energy, and same vibe you’ve come to expect from Spitfire Poetry Group now in the Foxy Courtyard the last Friday of the month.

Rush Morgan is an old soul at heart and a working man by trade. Getting his start in 2009 playing coffee shops in his hometown of Clemson, SC he's graduated to being a national touring artist and a locally renowned talent. Opening for acts like Taylor John Williams, Peter Bradley Adams, Smokey Brights, Calliope Musicals, and much more. With the release of his EP "River Stone" in 2017 he's begun to shake the roots of folk and soul. Morgan cut his teeth on the poetic lyricism of artists old and new such as Jackson Browne, Neil Young, and Mandolin Orange. They seem to have "spun a hushed, intimate series of songs into indelible melodies that moves from wistful folk-pop to warm, understated soul with the skill of a true musical omnivore."  As an accomplished guitar player his hands never work alone. With influences from the languid guitar playing of John Mayer, B. B. King, and Stevie Ray Vaughn he's managed to obtain roots not only in old folk but old blues as well. He spent a year of his life living in Nashville cultivating and harvesting his songwriting chops as well as studying audio engineering and music business at Dark Horse Institute, forming the sharp point of the life he wants to live in music.

https://www.rushmorgan.com/

https://www.facebook.com/RushMrgan/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3jLLAaB_Eo

Live Music by Pentley Holmes

7-10PM

New Jersey native, Pentley Holmes is truly that rare artist whose work achieves both technical and emotional brilliance. A self taught guitarist and vocalist, Pentley is as well-rounded musically as they come. Pentley’s background in creative writing allows him to unite his musical talent with an authentic expression of what it means to be alive. Not only the nephew of the inspirational heavyweight boxing champion Larry Holmes, Pentley is a fighter in his own right.

In 2009 he survived a typically lethal ruptured brain aneurysm. His survival and recovery after 15 days in ICU only furthered his inborn passion for life and his place in the world as a musician. Pentley’s debut album “Rip Out My Heart,” offers a beautifully rendered glimpse into the depths of these human experiences. Pentley’s signature blend of contemporary folk and soul pop make his music as easy on the ear as it is on the heart. With new music forthcoming and the daring boldness to dream, Pentley is undoubtedly one to watch.

"Former heavyweight boxing champion Larry Holmes pummeled Muhammad Ali to submission. His nephew, Pentley Holmes, merely wants to knock audiences over one song at a time. Experience the younger Holmes’ haymakers as the multi-instrumentalist manages multiple ways of routing to one’s inner core. Holmes sings passionately. He plays the guitar brilliantly. Applied into a soup of contemporary blues and rock, jazz and pop, tunes including “Shape Up & Rip Out My Heart” belie convention. They resonate flavors concocted with points to say and purpose to move. Holmes moves like the dawn of a new day. He’s a welcome sound. "

-Tom Netherland Herald Courier

Website: pentleyholmes.com 
Facebook: facebook.com/pentleyholmesmusic
Instagram: instagram.com/pentleyholmes

"It's Simple" Prints by Melissa Holden from San Francisco, CA

Artist Reception: 6PM - 9PM
Exhibition Dates: January 28th - March 31st

Melissa Holden grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. She left California to pursue a degree in fine arts from the University of Colorado. She focused on printmaking, mostly intaglio and woodcuts, and found she has an affinity for the medium. Melissa moved back to the Bay Area to teach visual art to children for many years. She now runs her small business making and selling block prints and screen prints. All her work embraces a minimalist aesthetic of clean, bold shapes and lines, and high contrast. Everything is completely produced by Melissa from start to finish using top of the line materials.

Singer/ Songwriter Claire Vandiver's voice in one word “ Angelic”. Her electric soulful voice fills the room. Claire's sound is a mixture of every soulful singer you have heard. There is a Blues influence with a modern pop sensibility that conveys pure emotion in her delivery. Born in Nashville, TN, Claire currently resides in the Central Florida area.

Since the age of sixteen, Claire has played countless venues, along with her father, guitar player Chip Vandiver. January 2018 "Is This Goodnight" single was released on ITunes and Spotify. A music video of the song, " Is This Goodnight", can be found on Vevo and Youtube. The video was shot in New York City. The song was recorded at Zk Production in Atlanta, GA and produced by award winning multi-platinum producers, Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount. There will be more singles and videos released in the coming months. Previously, in 2016, Claire released a five song EP on ITunes and Spotify titled HOTBLOOD, featuring the single, CRAZE.

Website: http://clairevandiver.com/press/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/clairevandivermusic
IG: https://www.instagram.com/clairevandiver/

Zack Joseph is an Americana Singer-Songwriter based out of Nashville, TN. Originally from Niagara Falls NY, Joseph relocated to Music City in 2013 followed by a release of his debut album "All in Time" and a country-wide tour. His most recent self titled EP was released Spring of 2017 and he continues to write and perform in and around Nashville. Influenced by artists such as Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Cat Stevens, Joseph's music is a unique blend of modern-day folk and familiar sounds of the past. 

https://www.zackjosephmusic.com

https://youtu.be/BKS5uC3fkUI

https://www.facebook.com/zackjosephmusic

Join us in the courtyard for our monthly movie screening. Courtyard Movie night is every third Friday of the month. We’ve got Tex-Mex, beer, wine and a pastry case with your name on it so grab your goodies, find a good seat and enjoy! Entry is free.

City Hotel Solo Sessions is a standing monthly gig at Foxy. Members of City Hotel rotate monthly performing intimate solo sets at the cafe.

About the band: The City Hotel was born in Savannah in the summer of 2011. The band has emerged as one of the most engaging acts in Savannah, GA. Melding a love of popular and indie rock music with a traditional bluegrass lineup, the band provides an individual, exciting, and eclectic sound. With a combination of covers from treasured influences and unique originals, the City Hotel Band offers an unmatched experience to all audiences. City Hotel was voted Savannah’s ‘Best Acoustic Band’ in 2013 and ‘Best Bluegrass Band’ and ‘Best Folk Band’ in 2015.

Jay Rudd: Banjo
Anthony Teixeira: Upright Bass
Cory Chambers: Mandolin
Aaron Zimmer: Guitar

3RD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Spin some records with fellow vinyl lovers! You can sign up for a 15 min set (anything you like, as long as it’s vinyl) or you can just hang and listen to a wide variety of musical intrigue. Grab a friend and your favorite records and show them both some love!

There will also be a  Graveface Records Pop-up Shop!

Sign up at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm

HAPPY NEW YEAR.... This is Spitfire Poetry Group's 1st event of the year and we can't wait to have all of the regulars and newbies enjoy our stage and vibrant audience! So it's the FIREBRAND FRIDAYS: The Happy New Year edition!!!

Now as the temperature warms ever so slightly, we want to continue to celebrate Savannah's electric poetic vibes. So come out to support your friends, be dazzled by amazing strangers and fall in love with your community at FireBrand Fridays. Let the sunset with its amazing array of colors, as insightful and engaging poetry echoes through the beautiful Savannah sunset with Spitfire Poetry Group.

So come out and sing, play, or wax poetic with your Host Jive English as we fill the brisk Georgia breeze with the melodies and wordplay of our hearts. ALL genres of the arts accepted, even visual artists who would like to display their work during our show!!!

Clouds & Satellites is a melodic indie rock band from Savannah, GA featuring members of the Train Wrecks, Waits & Co. and Nightingale News.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clouds-Satellites/128174763920729

https://twitter.com/cloudsandsat

Live Music by Brooks Dixon

7-10 PM

Brooks Dixon began performing his original music as a student at Clemson University first taking the stage in 2012 at Moe Joe's Coffee Company. As momentum began to mount, Dixon began to take his music more seriously, leading to his first EP, the independently released "Stone Pile EP" in 2014. 

After the release Brooks returned to his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, where he quickly gained momentum playing the local bars and coffee shops, drawing comparisons to Folk-Pop icons James Taylor and Ray LaMontange. He began touring regionally, and soon met Greenville Singer-Songwriter Sara Middleton. The two teamed up with other Greenville players to form the group "Brooks Dixon & The Noble Sound". Shortly after, they found themselves performing their unique soulful harmonies for thousands at Downtown Alive. Dixon set out to Nashville to record a second EP "Weather the Storm" in early 2016. In large part, due to the band, Dixon found his songs taking on a fuller more robust Americana tone. 

"Weather the Storm" lead to new heights for Brooks and the band, as they found their way on stage at numerous regional festivals and clubs throughout the Southeast. Shortened in name and members, the "Brooks Dixon Band" found cohesion with a 5 piece group, Dixon on vocals and guitar, Middleton's smooth harmonies and occasional lead vocals, Shane Byler on the Drums, Ross Krieg on the Saxophone, and Bennett Dixon on the bass. The group hit the studio in early 2017 and released their first band single "Good Intentions" a song featuring a more upbeat take on Dixon's songwriting.

The group continues to tour regionally in the southeast, as well as provide music for all occasions. Flexibility has been their calling card, Dixon is comfortable performing solo, as a duo with Middleton, a trio of saxophone, guitar, and drums, as well as with the full band.

Official Website:
http://www.brooksdixon.com

Press: 
http://www.brooksdixon.com/press.html

Performance Videos: 
https://youtu.be/QJKwNwvnMsU?t=22m 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgIaZS5H1jo

Mary Grace, known for her dynamic melodies and lyrics, finds inspiration from the people around her and nature.

Join us for fire pits in the courtyard, half off bottles of wine and s'mores kits for sale! Live music by local favorite Adam Nye.

Adam Nye is a working Savannah musician. Previously of the Harbor Pilots, Adam has been gigging around town for the better part of a decade. He enjoys blues, jazz, country, folk and rock and these interests are reflected in his performance. Such artists as Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and The Grateful Dead have been a great influence to his musical journey.

Join us in the courtyard for our monthly movie screening. Courtyard Movie night is every third Friday of the month. We’ve got Tex-Mex, beer, wine and a pastry case with your name on it so grab your goodies, find a good seat and enjoy! Entry is free.

City Hotel Solo Sessions is a standing monthly gig at Foxy. Members of City Hotel rotate monthly performing intimate solo sets at the cafe.

About the band: The City Hotel was born in Savannah in the summer of 2011. The band has emerged as one of the most engaging acts in Savannah, GA. Melding a love of popular and indie rock music with a traditional bluegrass lineup, the band provides an individual, exciting, and eclectic sound. With a combination of covers from treasured influences and unique originals, the City Hotel Band offers an unmatched experience to all audiences. City Hotel was voted Savannah’s ‘Best Acoustic Band’ in 2013 and ‘Best Bluegrass Band’ and ‘Best Folk Band’ in 2015.

Jay Rudd: Banjo
Anthony Teixeira: Upright Bass
Cory Chambers: Mandolin
Aaron Zimmer: Guitar

3RD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Spin some records with fellow vinyl lovers! You can sign up for a 15 min set (anything you like, as long as it’s vinyl) or you can just hang and listen to a wide variety of musical intrigue. Grab a friend and your favorite records and show them both some love!

There will also be a  Graveface Records Pop-up Shop!

Clouds & Satellites is a melodic indie rock band from Savannah, GA featuring members of the Train Wrecks, Waits & Co. and Nightingale News.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clouds-Satellites/128174763920729

https://twitter.com/cloudsandsat

It’s the same show, same energy, and same vibe you’ve come to expect from Spitfire Poetry Group now in the Foxy Courtyard the last Friday of the month.