Christopher Berinato

Sep 19, 2024 | savannahnow.com | Christopher Berinato

The 2024 Savannah Jazz Festival is already in full swing, having kicked off with Latin Dance Night at Ships of the Sea Museum, Blues Night at Lucas Theatre for the Arts, and continuing with a weekend full of fantastic (and free!) music in Forsyth Park. Paula Fogarty, executive director, describes the Savannah Jazz Fest as “a party for 60,000 people.” “The big thing for us is we are now the largest free destination event in the Lowcountry,” explained Fogarty.

Jul 16, 2024 | savannahnow.com | Christopher Berinato

Homegrown Summer Jam is returning to Victory North with another incredible line-up of beloved local artists and bands. Founded by Eric Britt of Hazel Virtue and American Hologram, the Homegrown Summer Jam highlights Savannah’s rich and collaborative music community, with a focus on American roots genres like folk, country, bluegrass, and rock and roll. “The idea behind the Summer Jam started four years ago with a handful of great local bands that had new albums to showcase,” said Britt.

Apr 3, 2024 | savannahnow.com | Christopher Berinato

New Orleans funk fusion legends Dumpstaphunk are making their Savannah debut at this year’s Savannah Music Festival as part of the Crescent City Funk event with Cha Wa at Ships of the Sea Museum, but their highly anticipated performance is also a homecoming, of sorts.

Feb 14, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Christopher Berinato

What if you could speak with your lost loved ones? Or even family members you’ve never met? With the emergence of AI it seems like almost anything is possible, and that “anything” can often come with a hefty dose of technophobia. Of course, how AI is developed and used is ultimately up to the creator and user, and for award-winning cartoonist Amy Kurzweil and her father, renowned inventor and futurist Ray Kurweil, their AI creation came from a place of love and familial connection.

Jan 16, 2024 | yahoo.com | Christopher Berinato

Roots music is not just about emulating the sounds and aesthetics of traditional American tunes. After 25 years, 12 albums, four Grammy Award nominations, and numerous sold-out concerts, North Mississippi Allstars have consistently shown that the “roots” that inform their Hill Country blues grow out of a strong connection to the people and cultures of their home state, as well deep family bonds.