Did you know the Atlanta Braves’ Spencer Strider is an avid indie music fan? Peach Jam’s Jeremy Powell sat down with him to discuss Strider’s vinyl record giveaway on Wednesday, August 7. The first 15,000 fans in attendance at the Braves vs. Brewers game on the 7th will receive a free custom vinyl with tracks handpicked by Spencer from three Georgia artists: Dinner Time, Lunar Vacation, and Trash Panda. Listen as Spencer shares his love of the local music scene, record stores, and crate digging for vinyl gems.
In this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: we explore the storied life and career of Southern Baseball legend "Hammerin" Henry Aaron. Chuck Reece discovers the lasting impact of Aaron's legacy, and learns that Hank's yearning for equality and justice extended to the Baseball field and far beyond.
Monday night will mark the golden anniversary of Atlanta Braves legend Henry Aaron breaking the Major League Baseball record for career home runs. And on Tuesday, the Atlanta History Center will open an exhibition called “More Than Brave,” which commemorates that night and the enormous impact Aaron had on Georgia and the nation. Salvation South editor Chuck Reece has a remembrance of the momentous achievement and the life of the legendary man.
As we celebrate the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the immortal Hank Aaron breaking the mythical home run mark of Babe Ruth on a chilly Atlanta night, the historic moment gives pause. And an opportunity for Georgia's veteran broadcaster Jeff Hullinger, to reflect.
