Spring Break
The Melting Point goes acoustic
MANDY RODGERS
Issue date: 5/1/07 Section: Variety
On Wednesday nights, Athenians can enjoy eclectic, acoustic music while sipping on half-priced bottles of wine and enjoying a warm summer breeze.
Since the beginning of the year, The Melting Point has been hosting "Uncorked and Unplugged" nights to focus on singers and songwriters and their music at its barest.
"It's basically an eclectic mix of singer/songwriters from around the country and stripped down versions of their songs," said Ken Will Morton, the host of the series.
"It all comes down to the beauty of the song and presenting the song in that form," he said.
Morton is no stranger to singing and songwriting himself with three albums under his belt and tours with Edwin McCain and Sugarland.
The idea for these special nights came from The Melting Point's manager and booking agent, Troy Aubrey.
"He's a local fixture force that manages a lot of bands and has an active role in the Athens music scene," said Morton. "He knew I liked getting up on stage and making a fool of myself."
The Melting Point seems to be the perfect venue for these acoustic shows, he said.
"They gutted this old mill with really high ceilings, and it has almost like garage doors, so you sit on the patio, and the breeze wafts through the venue, and you have that outdoor feeling," Morton said.
Morton hosts the show by introducing the acts, getting the audience pumped up and also playing music himself.
Each week, different featured performers appear.
This Wednesday, The Melting Point will bring Nathan Beaver, Nick Light and Mary Bragg together for the "Uncorked and Unplugged" show."UNCORKED AND
When: 8 p.m. tomorrow and every Wednesday night
Where: The Melting Point
Price: $5
More info: www.myspace.com/
meltingpointunplugged
Beaver has released two albums and is set to play shows in Atlanta after his upcoming Athens performance.
Since the beginning of the year, The Melting Point has been hosting "Uncorked and Unplugged" nights to focus on singers and songwriters and their music at its barest.
"It's basically an eclectic mix of singer/songwriters from around the country and stripped down versions of their songs," said Ken Will Morton, the host of the series.
"It all comes down to the beauty of the song and presenting the song in that form," he said.
Morton is no stranger to singing and songwriting himself with three albums under his belt and tours with Edwin McCain and Sugarland.
The idea for these special nights came from The Melting Point's manager and booking agent, Troy Aubrey.
"He's a local fixture force that manages a lot of bands and has an active role in the Athens music scene," said Morton. "He knew I liked getting up on stage and making a fool of myself."
The Melting Point seems to be the perfect venue for these acoustic shows, he said.
"They gutted this old mill with really high ceilings, and it has almost like garage doors, so you sit on the patio, and the breeze wafts through the venue, and you have that outdoor feeling," Morton said.
Morton hosts the show by introducing the acts, getting the audience pumped up and also playing music himself.
Each week, different featured performers appear.
This Wednesday, The Melting Point will bring Nathan Beaver, Nick Light and Mary Bragg together for the "Uncorked and Unplugged" show.
"UNCORKED AND
UNPLUGGED"
When: 8 p.m. tomorrow and every Wednesday night
Where: The Melting Point
Price: $5
More info: www.myspace.com/
meltingpointunplugged
Beaver has released two albums and is set to play shows in Atlanta after his upcoming Athens performance.
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