Atlanta Events - Atlanta Concerts/Live Music

Live At Five with Three5Human and Caroline Aiken (with JP Blues)
Thu, Aug 28 - The Georgia Music Hall of Fame is bringing its "Live at Five" performance series to Atlanta with a series of five Thursday evening performances by well-known and rising Georgia musicians. Performances will take place at 5 p.m. at downtown's Hard Rock Caf�. The Aug. 28 features rising buzz band Three5Human and Caroline Aiken (with JP Blues).

Beechwood Inn - Labor Day Celebration with Gourmet Picnic and Live Music

Fri, Aug 29 - Join us in the cool North Georgia Mountains for an evening of casual fine dining with live music by Mountain Hoodoo. We will feature Georgia table wines and a wonderful locally grown gourmet picnic-dinner. Weekend Package is $568.00 per couple, plus taxes and gratuity, and includes two nights lodging, picnic-style gourmet dinner, music and wines on Saturday, and breakfast each morning.

Gary Harris CD Release Party
Fri, Aug 29 - Join local sax man Gary Harris as he celebrates two big events: the release of his new CD, "Here For You" and his birthday. Gary will entertain the audience with new tunes as well and old classics. COme enjoy the funky, smooth music, the birthday fun and cool vibe at Londzell's Jazz and Blues Cafe for a jamming good time.

Heather Luttrell Live at Taverna Plaka
Fri, Aug 29 - Heather Luttrell Live at Plaka! This will be a full a band show. Blues, roots, original rock. Come for dinner stay for the show!

4th Annual Beer & Whiskey Festival

Sun, Aug 31 - This fourth year charity event will bring together whiskey & beer companies and 4 tribute bands for an all day festival at Park Tavern located near Piedmont Park while raising money for PAWS Atlanta - Atlanta's Oldest & Largest No-Kill Animal Shelter. Cash Bar: Beer & Whisky (Call, Premium & Super Premium) plus Irish Car Bombs. PAWS Charity Whisky Tasting Hosted by Master Whisky Ambassador.

Summer Concert Series at Chateau Elan
Sun, Aug 31 - All of the concerts will be from 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. in the winery pavilion. Get dinner to go at Paddy's Pub or bring your own picnic! Cash bar available. Tickets go on sale March 1st, 2008 - Tickets are $30 each. Special Overnight Package including Tickets is available.

Grow, Cook, Eat - A Georgia Mountain Harvest Festival
Sat, Sep 06 - Join us in the North Georgia Mountains for a farm to fork culinary festival. Many local farmers with display their products and all our finest chefs and restaurants will prepare some wonderful culinary creations using our fresh and local products. $15.00 per person for advance purchase tickets (children under 12 are free).

Fiesta Georgia 2008
Sun, Sep 07 - This is the first year Fiesta Georgia will take place. 15,000 people are expected top attend in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. It will take place in the beautiful Suwanee Town Center Park that was named the top ten best places to live this year.

Melissa Plamann Performs for University Organist Recital Series
Sun, Sep 07 - An active soloist and accompanist, Plamann performs organ recitals in the United States, Germany, England and the Czech Republic. Plamann returns to Emory University as an instructor for the fall 2008 semester.

Concerts by the Springs- Serenata
Sun, Sep 07 - Heritage Sandy Springs announces the 12th annual Concerts by the Springs performance schedule. Held on the first Sunday of each month June through October, the outdoor, summer concert series is free and open to the public. Sunday, September 7: Serenata: Sizzle through the night with this Latin trio.

Concerts by the Springs with Latin Trio: Serenata
Sun, Sep 07 - Heritage Sandy Springs announces the 12th annual Concerts by the Springs performance by Serenata, a Latin Trio that will Sizzle through the night. Free.

Second Annual Fall Fest at Druid Hills High School
Sat, Sep 13 - Druid Hills High School will be hosting its second annual Fall Fest in support of Trees Atlanta. There will be live music, plenty of food, and several environmental demonstrations.

James Zellers Performs at Schwartz Center

Wed, Sep 17 - Florida West Coast Symphony, Sarasota. He has also performed with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the Santa Fe Opera and has performed and recorded with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He was Acting Principal Flute with the Florida Orchestra, Tampa for the 1999-2000 season, and has held positions with the orchestras of Augusta, GA, and Greenville, SC, as well as other faculty positions.

Indian Ocean in Concert at Cobb Energy Center
Fri, Sep 19 - Indian Ocean - the sound of contemporary Indo- Rock fusion coming to concert in Atlanta on Sept 19, 2008. From rocks to raga, classical to contemporary, blues to baul, soulful 'alaaps' to pulse pounding beats, Indian Ocean's soaring vocals and intricate percussion have wowed audiences worldwide. This is a musical extravaganza not to be missed.

2008 Sandy Springs Festival

Sat, Sep 20 - Sandy Springs Festival is a yearly fundraising event benefiting Heritage Sandy Springs, a non-profit organization serving North Fulton and other nearby communities. Now in its 22nd year, the Festival is held the third weekend of September annually. The two-day event features live entertainment, children's rides, heritage education, artists market, collector car show, food court and more!

2008 Sandy Springs Festival

Sun, Sep 21 - Sandy Springs Festival is a yearly fundraising event benefiting Heritage Sandy Springs, a non-profit organization serving North Fulton and other nearby communities. Now in its 22nd year, the Festival is held the third weekend of September annually. The two-day event features live entertainment, children's rides, heritage education, artists market, collector car show, food court and more!

Summer Jazz Series at Villa Christina
Sun, Sep 21 - Free, family-friendly concert that showcases the finest talents in classic and contemporary jazz. Staged outdoors on the beautiful grounds of Villa Christina. Big Double Bill, William Green and Alex Lattimore performs.

Jody Miller Performs at Shwartz Center
Sun, Sep 21 - Miller is specifically interested in contemporary chamber music for recorder and collaborates regularly with other musicians in the Atlanta area. Free.

Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Noontime Series
Fri, Sep 26 - Free. Pianist Jonathan Shames joins the Vega String Quartet for Brahms' great "Quintet in F Minor." Jonathan Shames is Music Director and Conductor of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra, as well as Artistic Director of the University of Oklahoma Opera Theater and Director of Orchestral Studies at the Oklahoma University School of Music.

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Fri, Sep 26 - The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (John Dearman, Matthew Greif, William Kanegiser and Scott Tennant) will present popular standards as well as exciting world and contemporary works. Recognized as one of America's premier instrumental ensembles, the Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet is one of the most charismatic groups performing today.

Art & Soul Fundraiser at Maggiano's
Thu, Oct 02 - Over 30 pieces of original artwork up for auction. The Tams as musical guests. Full cash bar. Food provided by Magianos and all proceeds benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation.

HotoberFest - Earth, Beer, Music Festival
Sat, Oct 04 - HotoberFest (haa-toe-ber-fest) n. a festival combining the attitude of Hotlanta & the fun of Oktoberfest, resulting in an event that promotes Preservation of our Precious Earth, Appreciation of Craft Beer and Celebration of Live Music. Join your friends for a great day featuring an Oktoberfest Beer Tasting and plenty of Live Music.

Concerts by the Springs: Swinging Medallions
Sun, Oct 05 - Held on the first Sunday of each month June through October, the outdoor, summer concert series is free and open to the public. This month it's the Swingin' Medallions: The famous "patched madras" singers perform beach music favorites including their hit "Double Shot of My Baby's Love."

Concerts by the Springs- Swingin' Medallions
Sun, Oct 05 - Heritage Sandy Springs announces the 12th annual Concerts by the Springs performance schedule. Held on the first Sunday of each month June through October, the outdoor, summer concert series is free and open to the public. Sunday, October 5: Swingin' Medallions: The famous "patched madras" singers perform beach music favorites including their hit "Double Shot of My Baby's Love."

Bahama Cruise featuring Kurtis Blow
Thu, Oct 09 - Pack Your Bags and Get Out of Dodge about the Sweet Escape Cruise to the Bahamas featuring Kurtis Blow over Columbus Day Weekend. All-inclusive starts at $398. Departing from Atlanta.

Concert of Russian and Eastern European Folk Music and Dance
Sat, Oct 18 - The Atlanta Balalaika Society performs a concert of Russian and Eastern European folk music and dance, featuring Russian domra virtuoso, Angelina Galashenkova-Reed, Ukrainian-born bayan soloist Alla Mulvehill, and Romanian dancers from the internationally acclaimed Ensemble Transylvania.

Atlanta Horrorfest 2008
Thu, Oct 23 - On October 23-26th, come experience the best in horror entertainment at the Atlanta Horrorfest 3. In four days we manage to pack in over 30 undead bands, an underground horror film festival, tons of contests, and art show, and the world famous Zombie Walk Atlanta! Come experience the terror!

Atlanta Horrorfest 2008
Fri, Oct 24 - On October 23-26th, come experience the best in horror entertainment at the Atlanta Horrorfest 3. In four days we manage to pack in over 30 undead bands, an underground horror film festival, tons of contests, and art show, and the world famous Zombie Walk Atlanta! Come experience the terror!

Atlanta Horrorfest 2008
Sat, Oct 25 - On October 23-26th, come experience the best in horror entertainment at the Atlanta Horrorfest 3. In four days we manage to pack in over 30 undead bands, an underground horror film festival, tons of contests, and art show, and the world famous Zombie Walk Atlanta! Come experience the terror!

Free Children's Concert in Grant Park
Sat, Oct 25 - Come sing, dance, and enjoy The Music Class in concert. Bring your own instruments to join in the music making fun. In addition to performing songs from our award winning CDs, we will have a free raffle of children's instruments, CDs, and a super cool children's MP3 player.

Atlanta Horrorfest 2008
Sun, Oct 26 - On October 23-26th, come experience the best in horror entertainment at the Atlanta Horrorfest 3. In four days we manage to pack in over 30 undead bands, an underground horror film festival, tons of contests, and art show, and the world famous Zombie Walk Atlanta! Come experience the terror!