TDawg Presents is excited to present some fine offerings for the months of March and April in the metro Atlanta area, including two shows from the The Blanket Concert Series in Smyrna, one show from The Weekend Wind Down Concert Series in City of Avondale Estates, and two shows at the Red Light Cafe! We hope to see you out at any of these fine shows!
Saturday, March 14 ~ Sweet Melissa’s Blues Revue, Blanket Concert Series, 6:30-8:30 PM @ The Reed House, 3080 Atlanta Rd SE, FREE/BYOB
Sweet Melissa’s Blues Revue is a blues-based band from Atlanta driven by the powerful and soulful vocals of Melissa Goehner.
Providing the fuel for Melissa’s vocals are : Eddie Cortes on Bass/backing vocals, Justin Beals on lead/rhythm guitar/backing vocals, Johanna Millin on lead/rhythm guitar/backing vocals, Adrian Ash on drums/backing vocals, Christine Strain on backing vocals
Imagine Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor, Susan Tedeschi all on the same stage with Melissa Goehner. Then imagine the energetic sounds of dynamic drumming, steady bass colored with expressive guitar leads and rhythm. That’s what you’ll experience when you come to a Sweet Melissa’s Blues Revue show.
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Tuesday, March 24 ~ David Gans w/ special guests Pickled Holler, feat. Gaurav Malhotra ~ Red Light Cafe, 553 Amsterdam Ave. ~ Doors 6:30 PM, Showtime 7:30 PM, $18 adv TICKETS
Grateful Dead Hour Host & Scholar David Gans delivers literate, improvisational folk-rock with looping in a “solo electric” setting. A solo Gans show is likely to consist of several elements: country-blues-style fingerpicking; loop-based improvisations created live in the moment; sweetly-sung ballads, original or borrowed; Grateful Dead songs reinterpreted to suit his voice and guitar; wry observations of the music-festival subculture and the larger world; soulful and passionate political commentary; favorites from the folk-rock canon of the last 50 years. Mix and match – it’s never the same show twice, but it’s always worth a listen.
Pickled Holler, founded by husband and wife Matthew and Jessica Williams, is a family band that blends traditional sounds with jam nuances. Their music showcases rich harmonies, intricate dynamics, and heartfelt, life-affirming compositions.
Deeply rooted in a tradition of fellowship, they often expand their lineup to include high-caliber musician friends and family. Every Pickled Holler performance is a unique, emotionally charged experience that celebrates the joy of playing together.
Matt and J are blessed to have performed with so many musical heroes on the live stage throughout the years including Wynonna Judd, Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Kevn Kinney, Jim Lauderdale, Jeff Mosier, David Blackmon, John Mailander, Leftover Salmon, Jason Carter, Larry and Jenny Keel, Jimmy Herring, Oteil Burbridge and countless others.
$18 Adv – $25 Door, Doors @ 6:30 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
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Friday, April 10 ~ An Evening w/ The Jon Stickley Trio ~ Red Light Cafe, 553 Amsterdam Ave ~ Doors 7 PM, Showtime 8 PM, $20 adv TICKETS
BIO
Jon Stickley Trio is a genre-defying and cinematic instrumental trio who’s deep grooves, innovative flatpicking and sultry-spacy violin moves the listener’s head, heart, and feet. “It’s not your father’s acoustic-guitar music, Instead Stickley’s Martin churns out a mixture of bluegrass, Chuck Berry, metal, prog, grunge, and assorted other genres—all thoroughly integrated into a personal style,” -Guitar Player Magazine. Premier Guitar says, “Stickley’s trio… is not a traditional bluegrass group by any means… they are just nimble and ambitious enough to navigate EDM-style breakbeats as effortlessly as the old timey standard ‘Blackberry Blossom. With inspiration ranging from Green Day to Duran Duran, Tony Rice, Nirvana, The Dead, Grisman and beyond, the Trio is making waves with their unique sound. “In a time when a lot of instrumental music feels more like math than art, Jon Stickley Trio reminds us of the pure joy that can be created and shared through music,” -Anders Beck (Greensky BG)
Enjoy this clip from Holiday Hootenanny 11 back in 2022 at the Variety Playhouse, featuring Jason Carter on the fiddle beside Lyndsay Pruett. What a gem! Thanks to (truly) Unknown Vincent for the video.
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Saturday, April 11 ~ The Squirrelheads, Blanket Concert Series, 6:30-8:30 PM @ The Reed House, 3080 Atlanta Rd SE, FREE/BYOB
Since 2001, The Squirrelheads have been Atlanta and North Georgia’s go-to band for authentic New Orleans funk, boogie-woogie, and Mardi Gras music. What started as a passion for the sounds of the Crescent City has evolved into over two decades of bringing that Big Easy energy to clubs, festivals, and private events across the Southeast.
Drawing from the deep wells of New Orleans musical tradition, The Squirrelheads channel the funk of The Meters, the groove of Professor Longhair, the soul of Dr. John, and the infectious energy of second-line street parades. Mix in touches of zydeco (think Buckwheat Zydeco) and danceable classics from the late 70s, and you get a sound that’s both authentic and accessible — music that gets people on their feet whether they’re New Orleans natives or hearing the style for the first time.
Our signature is that second-line beat and undeniable groove, delivered by a full band featuring piano, drums, bass, guitar, horns, and washboard/percussion. It’s the sound of Mardi Gras parades, Uptown grooves, and those sweaty nights in French Quarter clubs—all transplanted to Georgia.
The Squirrelheads specialize in turning any event into a New Orleans house party. We play a carefully curated mix of classic covers and original music that fits the genre, adjusting our setlist to match the energy of each venue and crowd. Whether it’s a festival stage, an intimate club, or a private celebration, we bring the same authentic New Orleans experience every time.
We’ve built a reputation as one of the most requested party bands in the region, playing everywhere from beloved local venues to major festivals. But what matters most isn’t our history — it’s the unforgettable nights we create for audiences who want to dance and feel that Big Easy vibe.
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Sunday, April 12 ~ Trina Meade & Co., Weekend Wind Down Concert Series, 6-8 PM @ Town Green Amphitheater, 64 N. Avondale Rd., Avondale Estates, FREE/BYOB
Today Trina Meade is one of Atlanta’s own live musical performers. Her passion for music began early watching her father sing on the living room floor and from the pulpit of their church!
Once Trina moved to Atlanta, she joined one of most prominent bands on the local R&B circuit, later moving into the alternative rock music scene with her band Stereo Popsicle which morphed into Three5Human. Trina has toured and recorded with artist such as TLC, Indigo Girls, Michael Franti, OutKast, Stevie Wonder, Fishbone, Michelle Malone, and Blind Boys of Alabama through Kevn Kenny to name a few and is currently writing her first solo album entitled “Ashes”, set to release in the second quarter of 2026!
“I’m crazy excited and can’t wait to offer what I have to give to the world!”
This past Saturday I attended the memorial service for Whit Connah. It was a true celebration of the life of an amazing person, one who touched the lives of so many. His impact in the community will be felt for our lifetime and hopefully beyond. The service consisted of some of the rawest, most heartfelt performances I’ve ever witnessed, and the individuals who spoke about Whit – daughters, friends, brother, granddaughter among them – painted a vivid portrait of someone who had a passion for living and was very good at passing that passion along to those who interacted with him. He was labeled an introvert by several folks, but I certainly never saw that side. One can credit wife Barbara for bringing him out of his shell. Whit was an artist and a musician. He taught art at Georgia Tech in their architecture department for 30 years and created many masterpieces of his own over the years as well. He also was a mainstay in the Atlanta Cajun band Hair of the Dog, which rocked around Atlanta and the Southeast for over 30 years, their last show being a performance in early March as part of the Frank Hamilton School Concert Series. I was fortunate to be able to see them many times over the years and include them in several of my projects. Like many folks and especially his family and close friends, I will miss Whit and the energy he exuded onto others and within the Atlanta music community. However, I have no doubt that his spirit will live on. Below is a video I shot in the WREK studio where Hair of the Dog did a promotional appearance for the FHS show.
Friday, August 12 ~ Frank Hamilton & Friends performing as part of the Pre-Fest Jam at 
Sunday, September 4 ~ The Frank Hamilton School will perform a special set on the Community Bandstand Stage at the 
Mosier starting the festivities followed by The Georgia Crackers was an amazing experience that was fitting for a kick-off celebration, and we had a great crowd for the festivities! Below are some videos that highlight how wonderful the evening really was. The first video features Jeff Mosier performing the classic John Hartford tune made famous by Glenn Campbell, “Gentle On My Mind”. The next song is performed by The Georgia Crackers, and the last couple of videos feature Jeff joining on stage with the spoons. Great stuff! Hope you enjoy!
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