Chicken Pickin’ Brunch w/ The Family Portrait

The Family Portrait is a four piece acoustic string band. The band came together in 2016 with a vision to bring traditional and popular music to the vibrant and diverse Atlanta entertainment scene. With a guitar, mandolin, dobro, bass, and their voices, these guys present a musical experience that spans the styles of bluegrass, blues, jazz, county, and rock.

Leading the band is Nick DiSebastian on guitar and vocals. Nick has traveled the world playing and teaching music. Along with playing and teaching, Nick runs a transcription business and is currently pursing a degree in Music Therapy. In 2014, he released a solo album entitled Window View. For more info on Nick, visit www.nickdisebastian.com.

On the mandolin, drums, and vocals is Mr. Jared Lanham. Jared grew up in a musical family and started on the drums. He stays busy around Atlanta as a sought after drummer and mandolinist. His musical influences are endless, currently studying Indian music played on the tabla. For more information on Jared, visit www.jaredlanhammusic.com.

Holding down the low end on bass and vocals is Drew Lloyd. Drew is one of the busiest bassists in the Atlanta area. Along with a busy performance and teaching schedule, Drew is finishing up a degree in music.

TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:

Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.

On the hound-dog guitar is Jared Womack. Jared grew up listening to the sounds of Duane Allman. The southern rock and blues influence is very apparent in his playing. Jared stays busy with many bands around Atlanta as well as the band Grass is Dead.