Grammy-nominated Rehab rocks downtown Dickinson with energetic performance
Aug. 21—DICKINSON — Hundreds, if not thousands, of concert-goers and music enthusiasts of all kinds descended upon the downtown area for the Saturday, Aug. 19 concert hosted by Bernie's Esquire Club featuring the Grammy-nominated band Rehab, which are mostly famous for songs like "Bartender Song (Sittin' at a Bar)," "1980," and "Walk Away," which were popular in the early-2000s and were especially well-received by eager local concert attendees. Rehab is an American Southern rock and rap-rock band formed in Warner Robins, Georgia, in 1998. The band's music style combined elements of rock, rap, and country, creating a unique sound that appealed to a diverse audience.
The area in front of Bernie's was cordoned off and well-represented and covered by security and other law-enforcement and the night came off with no incidents reported thus far.
Dickinson resident Makayla Pyle said she "loved it," after hearing "1980" — which is her favorite song by the band — and she was grateful for the opportunity to see a more-popular band here in the area.
Others expressed similar sentiments, and the event was considered a success by organizers and attendees. Scotty Austin and The Lion Within were the special guests with The Lion Within serving as the opener and Rehab serving as the headliner.
Maxsonn Marsh, Bernie's son who was the main organizer of the show and runs the bar on most days, expressed gratitude to the community for turning out in such large numbers and for the mellow, laid-back vibe that featured no incidents of any kind throughout all the bands' sets.
"It was a success, it was a lot of fun and everyone enjoyed it and we had no issues," Maxsonn Marsh said. "It was just an all-around great turnout and the attendees were awesome ... everything was great.
He added with a laugh, "I'd say the only people that didn't have as much fun were the workers."
Rehab's original lineup consisted of Danny Boone (vocals), Brooks Buford (vocals), Jason "Brooks" Harrell (guitar), and Denny "Steak Knife" Campbell (drums), although the lineup has changed over the years. They released their debut album, "Southern Discomfort," in 2000, which showcased their eclectic musical approach and earned them a growing fan base.
"It's a lot of work but it's a different kind of work, so it's enjoyable," Maxsonn Marsh said. "I've had no bad comments from anyone."
The event also was well-received, due to its open air of inclusivity and entertaining nature, with food and drink availability during all the bands' sets and plenty of room for all ages to attend.
Maxsonn Marsh said the venue will continue to work on getting other acts to swing by when they're on their way through the area. The efforts to bring Rehab to town were ongoing for some time
"We hope to maybe around the same time next year ... Rehab was in the works for awhile, and in this town it's hard to do events on weekdays because there's so much other stuff going on and it has to land on a Saturday for us," he said, adding that the best way to stay apprised of what's happening at the club is through the Facebook page.
For more information about Bernie's Esquire Club, please visit the Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/berniesesquireclub/
. Jason R. O'Day contributed to this article.
