Interview: All The Locals

They are called “Soulternative Music.” Meet All The Locals, one of the Atlanta’s hottest bands. We talk with vocalists John Schmarkey and Nikki Brickhouse Jackson.

Video Content: All The Locals – TV Episode (2021)
In the full TV episode, SIDEWALKS correspondents Nick Myhre and Saya Klunmalee talk to vocalists John Schmarkey and Nikki Brickhouse Jackson about their Atlanta-based band, All The Locals. Plus, we have two songs from All The Locals (“Weatherman” and “Miss”). Host: Richard R. Lee.

Please Note: “Sidewalks Entertainment” did two Zoom interviews with John Schmarkey in 2021. See below for the full interviews.

Mini-Biography:
Lead singer and keyboardist John Schmarkey and guitarist Ty Barksdale decided to join forces in 2012 after being in competing bands. Together, they formed All The Locals, an Atlanta-based band that Buzzfeed called “Soulternative Music” because of their influence in rock n roll, modern pop and R&B/gospel. The core members of All The Locals are Schmarkey, Barksdale, drummer Justin Bradford and vocalist Nikki Brickhouse Jackson. Some of the additional members over the years have been Glenn Stout and Yosh Benjamin on bass guitar and Mike Fiorello on keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals. As a group, they toured around USA. All The Locals won the best music group for the GA Entertainment Awards in 2016 and were named TouchTunes (global jukeboxes) breakout band of the year.

VIDEO CONTENT: In the first interview, John Schmarkey talks with Saya and Nick about touring, the logo, and how the group represents the best of Atlanta.
VIDEO CONTENT: In the 2nd interview, John Schmarkey returns with vocalist Nikki Brickhouse Jackson to discuss of more about the group, Nikki’s involvement, and how the pandemic impacted the group.

Interview Credits:
Recorded: March 22, 2021 (Interview #1) & July 6, 2021 (Interview #2)
Correspondents / Segment Producers: Nick Myhre and Saya Klunmalee
Producer: Toni Fox
Editor: Richard R. Lee
Special Thanks To: Nikki Brickhouse Jackson, Ty Barksdale, Johnny Schmarkey, Glenn Stout, Justin Bradford, Yosh Benjamin, Mike Fiorello, George Schmid, Progressive Artist Management, Open City Acting Studio and Alani iLongwe

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