**Songwriters in the Row featuring Payne Bridges, Steve Everett, Ryan Flanagan & Eric Toledo - December 20th, 2023**

When living in Nashville, Cliff Corr regularly hosted writer's nights at the legendary Douglas Corner Cafe. Those evenings always turned into a lot of fun for not only the artists, but also the audience in attendance. Opportunities for songwriters to be vulnerable, sharing more of what’s behind their songs wasn’t easily found at that time and it really resonated with listeners and other performers. In 2019 Cliff began hosting similar writer's nights at Eddie's Attic as a way to showcase the talents of friends from Nashville and Atlanta and invest in more of Atlanta's music community.

Over the last couple of years these nights have turned into Songwriters In the Row. The "In the Row" or "In The Round" style makes for a fun evening where a mix of artists can share their songs and the stories, giving the Atlanta community a special experience. This not only allows for the audience to connect with these songwriters, but also opens the door for these songwriters to get to know and build relationships with one another.

December's show will include the talents of Payne Bridges, Steve Everett, Ryan Flanagan of Peace At Home and Eric Toledo of Quiet Hounds.

**Payne Bridges**

Payne Bridges is a Savannah singer-songwriter who has been performing around the low-country area for over a decade. Originally from Albany, GA, Bridges moved to Savannah in 2010 and started performing in 2011. With a sound once described as, "laidback, pop cheer with a hint of country flavor," Bridges invites her listeners for an evening of easy listening complete with sincere vocals and thoughtful storytelling. Her influences include Ellie Holcomb, Motown girl groups, and Johnny Cash. In 2015 Bridges released her first EP entitled GA Flame, LA Burn.

**Steve Everett**

Steve Everett is a singer & songwriter from Nashville, TN. Born in Albany, GA & raised in Greensboro, NC, Steve blends positive vibes with catchy, melodic hooks and deep, clever lyrics to form his fun musical style. Steve studied music performance at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC and plays stages ranging from The House of Blues, The Rock Boat music festival, all the way to acoustic house concerts. He has been fortunate enough to tour the country (solo & full band) with national acts like Hunter Hayes, Cassadee Pope, & Sister Hazel. Steve’s music is featured in NASCAR Heat 2, 4, & 5. His four full-length albums have been nominated for "Album Of The Year" at The Independent Music Awards. Steve’s songs “The Only Way” (written by Steve) & “LMNOP” (written with Adam Doleac) were semi-finalists at the International Songwriting Competition, while his song “What’s In The Well” won 3rd place in 2023. Everett's single “PICK YOUR HEAD UP” was featured in Rolling Stone’s monthly top ten list. Steve also loves film, golf, & cigars.

**Ryan Flanagan of Peace At Home**

Peace At Home is Ryan Flanagan’s solo project. As an Atlanta, Georgia native and resident, Flanagan has been making music since his adolescent years. Always struggling in school, music was one thing that came natural, serving as his saving grace.

“I didn't care about guitar theory or scales or solos," said Flanagan. "All I wanted to do was learn how to write songs that people could relate to.”

After high school, Flanagan started a few short-lived bands that all seemed like failures. But those early bands were the start of what became his first real band, Rantings of Eva, formed in the early 2000s.

Rantings performed in Music Midtown in Atlanta, winning SPIN Magazine’s 'Hot Pursuit Band of the Year.' They headlined SPIN Magazine's Year End Music Conference in NYC and topped the charts on Garageband.com with their song "Infrared" ranking #1 for years. As their success grew, Rantings' music found its way to a variety of media platforms throughout the country including VH1’s “Single Ladies Episode" #11. Rantings recorded two albums with grammy award winning producer Jason Elgin — Lowering the Curtain on Memphis and self-titled Rantings of Eva. The band was backed by drummer Matt Johnson who performed on the legendary Grace record by Jeff Buckley.

Although Rantings of Eva is still kicking it from time to time, Flanagan is finding his own "peace" recording and writing something more unexpected for his fans. His smooth-buttery vocals tie everything together, showcasing his falsetto and versatile range.. With acoustic and electric 12-string guitars as a dominant sound, this new work is reminiscent of songs as if they were written and recorded in Laurel Canyon, California back in the 60’s but with a modern sound. The signature harmonica parts come out of nowhere, demanding attention, and his writing style seems to invite the listener into the exact moments from which the songs were inspired.

When asked the usual question, “Who are your influences?”, Flanagan dodged the question. But for someone who knows and breathes music, he would fit in the likes of Wilco, Chris Isaak, George Harrison, and The Jayhawks. And his song “Driving into the Night” sounds like something off of Springsteen's Born in the USA record.

Longtime friend and fellow bandmate Deke Spears of Magnetic Studios in Athens, Georgia captured these songs sent to him by a simple recording from Flanagan’s iphone. Flanagan knew Spears shared his same vision when they started recording on the record in early 2021. His anticipated self-release EP will be released in the Fall of 2022. In the meantime, he plans to continue releasing singles on multiple media platforms.

Be on the lookout for his song “Break the Falling” from his full-length album titled Carnivore Kingdom.

**Eric Toledo of Quiet Hounds**

Eric Toledo is a long time Atlanta native who spends his days in corporate meetings dreaming about more romantic things like architecture, urban farming, writing songs, and fronting the indie folk rock outfit, Quiet Hounds with a host of talented collaborators all over the states.

Born in Athens, GA and raised a Catholic Asian in the south, Eric is a master conflict avoider and has developed a heightened ability to feel guilty for absolutely no reason whatsoever. Having developed a keen love of Dire Straights and Tears for Fears as a kid, Eric’s sense of song was shaped by the burgeoning Athens music scene of the early 90s and is heavily inspired by the poetic abstractions of REM’s Michael Stipe, The Glands, and the genre bending vocal stylings of Rufus Wainwright.

While Eric rarely performs solo, his work has amassed a songwriting catalog spanning over 30 LP/EP releases across various touring and studio projects dating back to the early 2000s. With the Quiet Hounds, Eric has made numerous SXSW appearances on BMI and Billy Reid showcases as well as Cooking Channel and CNN showcases at SXSW Interactive. Quiet Hounds have also enjoyed spins on LA’s KCRW and have been featured at Chris Douridas' School Night at Bardot, LA. With various placements like NBC’s The Mysteries of Laura and Netflix’s Shameless under their belts, the Quiet Hounds continue to solidify themselves as an Atlanta mainstay, slowly building their musical portfolio and loyal regional following.

Eric is also co-founder of Dinner Bell ATL, a “break bread” dining experience, sought to support local food forward missions with nationally acclaimed chefs (Chef Hugh Acheson, Chef Anne Quatrano) and music to accompany (Kevn Kinny Drivin’ n Cryin’, The Indigo Girls, David Lowery of Cracker).

This is an all ages event. 

Presented by Eddie's Attic.

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