Rhett Shirley - Contributor
Rhett Shirley, though better known as Squirrelly to some, busies himself as a DJ, bartender, and unparalleled sandwich maker. Though originally from Georgetown, Kentucky, he has found himself inexplicably drawn to the waters of the Ocmulgee River, and is now incapable of straying far from Macon. He is currently employed as the booking agent and resident DJ for Roasted Cafe and Lounge in downtown Macon. Due to an insufferable vinyl addiction, you can find him in his off time digging through records at Smiley's, or Old School Music on Second Street. Though he is considered a local authority on all things electronica or bass related, his musical tastes run from Louis Armstrong to Sound Tribe Sector 9 to the Allmans and everything in between. Rhett's journalistic focus resides with festivals, jam bands, and electronic acts of all sorts.
Rhett Shirley's Latest Contributions
Music Midtown 2013: A Retrospective
For the third consecutive year, TheBlueIndian.com tackles the incredibly fun weekend that is MUSIC MIDTOWN. Enjoy a full review and photo gallery of the weekend.
MUSIC MIDTOWN 2013 Featured Artist: THE MOWGLI’S
We chat with Matthew di Panni of The Mowgli’s about vinyl records, staying positive, and how the band came to be. Catch them at MUSIC MIDTOWN on Friday, September 20th.
Show Review: RL Grime w/ Speakerfoxxx + Taste Tester – 5/8 – The Basement
“RL Grime is one of the artists who reminds you that although the roots of trap run deep in the south, it is most certainly a coast to coast musical phenomenon.”
Young Man – ‘Beyond Was All Around Me’
“Though the final installment of the Young Man trilogy may be the closing of a chapter for Colin Caulfield and company, the book still has much to be written, as we will most assuredly see the student become the teacher through future works.”
Counterpoint Music Festival 2012: A Retrospective
A bit late, but worth the wait! Check out Rhett’s full review of the inaugural Counterpoint Music Festival, held last month outside of Atlanta.
Counting Down to Counterpoint 2012
Rhett Shirley offers one final rundown before the inaugural Counterpoint Music Festival in Atlanta this weekend. Tickets are still available at CounterpointFestival.com
“Way Down Yonder on the Chattahoochee Pt. 1” – A Preview of the Counter.Point Music Festival (9/27 – 9/29)
TBI’s newest writer, Rhett Shirley, opens up about his expectations for the inaugural Counter.Point Music Festival in Atlanta. (Sept 27th – 29th)
