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TDawg Presents June Performances

5 Jun

We’ve got some great shows lined up this month, including the Weekend Wind Down Concert Series, Blanket Concert Series and The Atlanta Botanical Garden! Please see below for more information!

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Cocktails in Wonderland, Atlanta Botanical Garden each Thursday, 5-8:30, music is included in admission and members get in free!

June 5 ~ Grant Green Jr. & Gaurav Malhotra

June 12 ~ Playback Trio

June 19 ~ A Couple Cellos

June 26 ~ Alex Richard Commins & Todd Prusin

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Weekend Wind Down Concert Series in City of Avondale Estates at the Town Green, 49 N. Avondale Rd.

Sunday, June 8 ~ The Jesse Williams Band, 7-9 PM, FREE

Singer/songwriter/guitarist, Jesse Williams, is a mountain mama with roots grounded in Blues & Soul. Hailing from North Georgia with the deep belief that it’s best savored when simmered. 


Her melody medicine is an invitation of sultry vocals and earthy lyrics that explore Life’s many winding paths. These serenades are supported with guitar grooves and rhythms that play within the feeling of the Music. Honoring and offering the raw essence of Spirit as it moves listeners within.

Most recently, Jesse won the Eddie’s Attic 55th Bi-Annual Songwriter Shootout in November 2024. Joining the list of winners that include Jennifer Nettles & Cory Jones, John Mayer & Clay Cook, Tyler Childers, and more.

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The Blanket Concert Series, Smyrna, GA

Thursday, June 19 ~ Rita Graham (full band), 8-10 PM @ Village Green (Juneteenth Celebration), FREE

Come celebrate Juneteenth! Former Ray Charles Raelette, Rita Graham and her Trio present an evening of Classic Jazz, Blues and Soul favorites. From Ballads to Barrehouse Blues, Rita’s memorable vocals have thrilled audiences, worldwide, for decades. As she tells the crowd, “Get ready for something old, something new, songs I borrowed and a touch of the Blues.”

Celebrate Music at Holiday Hootenanny 13: Lineup, Tickets & Sponsor Annoucements!

4 Dec

We are 2 1/2 weeks out from Holiday Hootenanny 13! If you’ve not made your plans yet, now is your time! This show is a true labor of love by all involved and all about the music community, and the vibe of the show reflects that love. We ALL feel like this show is our own holiday party, celebrating everyone! Get your Tickets now! Info directly below. There will be more information about each set coming out soon. Please see an updated schedule below.

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Schedule (subject to change):

6 PM: Doors open
Set 1: 7-8 PM ~ Jeff Sipe Trio w/ special guests
Set 2: 8:20-9:35 PM ~ Jim Lauderdale (Bluegrass & Electric)
9:55-10:05 PM ~ Count/Rico Drums Tribute
Set 3: 10:10-11:40 PM ~ Zambi Jam, led by Rev. Jeff Mosier w/ Brandon “Taz” Niederauer and special guests

Tickets: General Admission ~ $35 ADV/$50 Door, Reserved $45 ADV/$60 Door Click Here! Tickets can be purchased either online or in person at the Variety Playhouse box office (M-F 2-6 PM, during all show hours) and other Zero Mile venues, including The Eastern, Terminal West & The Georgia Theatre.

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We are thrilled to welcome back longtime sponsors Springer Mountain Farms & Tito’s Vodka to the Holiday Hootenanny 13 family! Their support over the years has been unwavering and an essential part of the success of the Holiday Hootenanny. There will be Tito’s drink specials and Springer Mountain Farms coupons come the night of the Hootenanny!

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Lineup:

Brandon “Taz” Niederauer

Jim Lauderdale

Jeff Sipe Trio

Rev. Jeff Mosier

Jess Goggans

Grant Green Jr.

Joe Craven

Rita Graham

Zebulon Bowles

Gaurav Malhotra

Richie Jones

Kathie Holmes

Bryan Lopes

Daniel Wytanis

Paul Garrett

Matt Williams

Jared Womac,

Spencer Pope

Bill Fleming

Wildman Steve