Upcoming Events and Shows
Performances in Atlanta
Musical Camps and Workshops
Ongoing shows
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Liz Brown Upcoming Shows:
Straight from the mouth of one of Atlanta's best blues ladies:
" I have three shows coming up that are EARLY enough for you old folks to get to bed before the 10
o'clock news. SO COME ON OUT AND SHOW ME YOU ARE A MUSIC LOVER!!! New CDs and new eco-
friendly grocery totes with 'MUSIC LOVER' on them!!! Show the world you love music AND want to
take care of the environment!!"
August 9:
Breukelen Mojo - Coffeehouse on Hosea Williams Drive next to Coan School. Music starts at 5 p.m.
Door prizes, beer, wine, hot dogs and veggie burgers.
August 23: 7:00 p.m.:
Pullman Yard, Roger Street, Kirkwood neighborhood, Atlanta. This "new" venue is an outside show
with BYOB policy. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy my new band The Big River Riders opening for JOE
McGUINNESS.
August 30: 5:00 p.m.:
The Grant Park Summer Shade Festival. In beautiful Grant Park, this street festival has a long history
of great vendors, crafts, food and music. Again, another chance for you to see The Big River Riders
with me.
- John Huston at Georgia State
- September 17, 2008
- Our long-time friend John will be performing a Faculty Recital, "Guitar Music of Spain," at the
- Kopleff Recital Hall at GSU. Addmission is free, show starts at 7:30. For more information call: 404-413-5901.
- Mary Akerman at Kennesaw State
- September 27, 2008
- Maple Street Guitars' own Mary Akerman will be performing at KSU, where she is head of the
- guitar department. Bob Teixeira will be opening the show, so it's a great opportunity to catch some solo guitar music! Addmission is free, show starts at 8PM.
Joe McGuinness at the 5 Spot
July 28, 2008
- Joe's playing is a wonderful, ecclectic blend of country blues and contemporary influences.
- He is definitely one of the most genuinely impressive local performers, truly a one-man show. While music lovers ought to attend, Joe does play this gig monthly (the last Monday of every month), so there's plenty of Joe to go around. Show starts at 9 PM, admission is free (tipping greatly appreciated, starvin artist, ya know!).
- www.myspace.com/joemcguinness
- Kennesaw State University Summer Music Clinic
Summer 2008
- Kennesaw State University has summer music Clinics at the Dozier Center, including a Classical Guitar Class taught by Mary Akerman for students entering grades 9-12 from June 11-16th. For more information, contact Dr. Michael Alexander at 678-797-2141.
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- Day Jam for Rockers
Summer 2008
- Day Jam for Rockers is a rock music day camp for kids. Information is available on their website at www.day-jams.com or by calling 1-800-295-5956.
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- Camp Jam
Summer 2008
- For younger rockers age 7-10, there is Camp Jam. For more information see their website at www.campjam.com or call 1-800-513-0930.
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- National Guitar Summer Workshop
Summer 2008
- National Guitar Summer Workshop offers several locations directed to different musical styles, etc. For more information see their website at www.guitarworkshop.com or call 1-800-234-6479.
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- Sid Wolf
Tuesday Nights
- Maple Street Guitar's Sid Woolfolk performs every Tuesday night with his Jazz ensemble at Darwin's, a very cool establishment in Marietta. Darwin's Tavern, 1598 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062, 770-578-6872
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- Sid Wolf
Sunday Afternoons
- Maple Street Guitar's Sid Woolfolk performs every Sunday afternoon with his trio at Carpe Diem Cafe in Decatur. From 12:00p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Carpe Diem Cafe is at 105 Sycamore Place in Decatur.
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- Cooper Tisdale
Wednesday-Friday Nights
- Local electric guitar great Cooper Tisdale plays with his band every Wednesday night at Sambuca Jazz Cafe located at 3102 Piedmont Road 404-237-5299. The trio plays a mix of original material, jazz standards and contemporary music. Cooper plays every Thursday night at Eclipse de Luna
at 764 Miami Circle, Atlanta, GA 30324 404.846.0449. And every Friday night, Cooper plays
with local Brazilian/World Music band Rua 6 at Loca Luna 836 Juniper St 404-875-4494.
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- Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse Concert Series
Third Saturday of Each Month
- Fiddler's Green, the Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music's Coffeehouse, is held on the third Saturday of each month. They present folk music concerts and other events in a coffeehouse-style setting. The music begins at 8:00 pm and continues until about 10:30 pm. They usually request an entrance donation in the $8-$12 range, with a discount for AAFFM members. Children under 12 are welcome without charge. Some events may differ. Most events are held at the Garden Hills Community Center. For complete details and directions, please see the Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music website.
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Open Mic Night at the Red Light Café
Wednesday Nights
- Every Wednesday night. Beginners to Advanced players. Sign-in at 7:30; music begins at 8:00 p.m. Red Light Cafe,
553 Amsterdam Avenue,
404-874-7828
Open Mic Night at Limerick Junction
Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday Night at 9:30 PM until closing. Sign up in person at 5:00 PM, or by phone at
5:30; Phone: 404-874-7147. Limerick Junction, 822 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia
30306
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- Open Mic Night at Eddie's Attic
Monday Nights
- Every Monday night at 8:00 p.m. - 515-B North McDonough Street (upstairs). Eddie's Attic,
515-B N. McDonough St.,
Decatur, GA 30030,
404-377-4976
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COMING SOON!
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