When: Friday, starts at 8 p.m.Where: Albany Civic Center, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.There is one band with the musical roots to carry on the music and spirit of the Allman Brothers Band, and that band is A Brothers Revival. Former Allman Brothers’ bassist (78-82), and bandleader of A Brothers Revival, David “Rook” Goldflies spent years touring and performing with Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Butch Trucks, and Jaimoe.Admission: $22-$42.For additional information or tickets, go to http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/a-brothers-revival.
There’s more to do this weekend than watch the NFL conference championship games. See what’s going on in the Albany area, but it may be a good idea to bring an umbrella for those trips out.
When: Saturday, first show starts at 1:30 p.m. and second show starts at 7:30 p.m. Pit parties from noon-1 p.m. and from 6 p.m.-7 p.m.Where: Albany Civic Center, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.The Monster Truck Nitro Tour is invading the Albany Civic Center on Saturday with two shows featuring 10,000-pound, car-crushing giants competing in racing, wheelie contests and freestyle action. Come early and meet the drivers and trucks up close for autographs and photos. Pit party pass must be accompanied by an event ticket.Admission: $20.50-$35.50. Pit pass, $10.For more information or tickets, go to: http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/monster-truck-nitro-tour.
When: Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: Pretoria Fields Brewing, 120 Pine Ave.Come out for a market day featuring vendors, live music and food trucks. The event will be held rain or shine.
When: Friday, starts at 7 p.m.Where: The Vault, 2238 Palmyra Road.It’s an evening for those 25 and up for grown folks night out.
When: Friday, starts at 6:30 p.m.Where: Albany VFW, 315 Philema Road.Danny the DJ and the Still River Band will provide the entertainment. Proceeds from a raffle will support the organization.Admission: $7.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
