BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Venkman's | 740 Ralph McGill Blvd. - ECPv5.16.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Venkman's | 740 Ralph McGill Blvd. X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://venkmans.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Venkman's | 740 Ralph McGill Blvd. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180204T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180204T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180205T051327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T051327Z UID:28239-1517747400-1517754600@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/Ansley Stewart and Friends DESCRIPTION:Whether singing one of her originals for an intimate audience\, or a Hall & Oates song for a wedding crowd\, Atlanta-based singer Ansley Stewart has been turning heads everywhere she goes and is poised to turn many more. Until recently\, she was a part-time musician and a full-time academic advisor for The University of Georgia’s Music Business program in her hometown of Athens. She had been singing semi-professionally in her free time for over a decade but her love of music\, her ambitions\, and her voice were just too big for her old life to hold. The turning point from weekend warrior to full-time singer/songwriter came in 2015 and she isn’t looking back. A stack of original songs\, a head full of influences like Aretha Franklin\, Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt (“no shrinking violets”)\, and hundreds of donations to a successful Kickstarter campaign have culminated in the completion of her first record and CD release in March. \nAlthough singing is not new to Ansley\, the desire to write her own songs is a recent development. “It’s all pretty personal right now\,” she says. “There are some really big stories and moments in my life that I feel like I need to get out through songwriting. But I still want to make it universal enough that someone else could say ‘Wow\, I’ve been through that’ or ‘Damn\, that’s catchy as hell.’” \nAnsley had been involved in music since her late teens\, singing in cover bands and doing session work for her friends’ original projects. She loved making music and felt an urge to do more\, but was in the middle of a secure career and was hesitant to change course. In 2014\, the Atlanta-based Emerald Empire Band began throwing gigs her way. The Emerald crew was taken by her savvy professionalism\, positivity to spare\, and voice to be reckoned with\, and they soon began imploring her to move to Atlanta. Life in Athens wasn’t bad for Ansley; she had a good job and owned a house. But she knew music was her greatest joy and on her 30th birthday\, made the decision to follow that path. She quit her job\, sold her house\, moved to Atlanta\, and has been singing nonstop ever since. \nThe career change has resulted in a happier Ansley than ever before. The music she makes every day and especially the people she makes it with are fulfilling her in ways she only dreamed of. In addition to finding her voice as an original artist and her footing as a professional\, she has found a supportive\, creative and generous musical family in her new home. “I’ve always wanted to be around creative people—in the treehouse\, as I say—and that’s what Atlanta has been. I didn’t even have to knock on the door. It was just open and everyone inside was like ‘Yo girl\, c’mon in! We got cake!’” \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nPurchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table. \nAdditional reservations are not required if a table\, booth or banquette have been purchased via Ticketfly. \nPLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made\, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example\, you may not be able to reserve a table at 7:00pm and keep it for a 9:00pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase booth or banquette tickets. Reservations for some table (4-top) seating may be available at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”)\, or by calling 470-225-6162. \nBar area and patio seating is reserved on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nReservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 12-20 guests. For more info call 470-225-6162. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/ansley-stewart-and-friends/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180204T051342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180204T051342Z UID:27958-1517662800-1517670000@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch w/How and Why DESCRIPTION:Atlanta indie folk singer-songwriters Michael Hudgins and Lindsay Rakers come together to form acoustic duo How and Why. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTHIS IS A FREE EVENT! 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-whow-and-why-2/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180204T051342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180204T051342Z UID:29336-1517653800-1517659200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: Tangled! DESCRIPTION:Join us at the V Saturday mornings in February for free screenings of TANGLED\, the story of a feisty young lady with infeasibly long hair! The modern story of Rapunzel is sure to set your Saturday off right. Free with RSVP. Enjoy a royal brunch feast complete with bottomless mimosas ($18/person) for the adult kids. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-tangled-4/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180128T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180128T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180129T051305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T051305Z UID:28245-1517142600-1517153400@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Trio Deluxe DESCRIPTION:TRIO DELUXE – smoky American Songbook standards and hot virtuosity from some of the best Athens/Atlanta musicians around: Andrea DeMarcus (Cicada Rhythm)\, Dan Coy (Bonaventure Quartet)\, and John Norris (lots of Athens bands). \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-trio-deluxe-9/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180128T051402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180128T051402Z UID:28201-1517058000-1517058000@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch with Sailing to Denver DESCRIPTION:SAILING TO DENVER\, AN ATLANTA BASED BAND IN THEIR SIXTH YEAR TOGETHER\, IS SET TO RELEASE THEIR THIRD RECORD TITLED “WRITING ON THE WALL” EARLY 2017. THIS UNIQUE AMERICANA/ROOTS-ROCKACT HAS SPENT THE LAST FEW YEARS DEVELOPING AN ORIGINAL SOUND AND LIVE SHOW CULTIVATED AT LOCAL FESTIVALS INCLUDING THE SWEETWATER 420 FESTIVAL. THEY CAN REGULARLY BE SEEN AROUND TOWN AT MANY DIFFERENT VENUES\, WEDDINGS\, AND CORPORATE EVENTS AND HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO FEATURE AMAZING SPECIAL GUEST MUSICIANS FROM ALL OVER THE SOUTHEAST. \nRESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-with-sailing-to-denver-8/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T103000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180128T051401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180128T051401Z UID:28173-1517049000-1517049000@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: FROZEN DESCRIPTION:Dust off the crown and jewels and join us at the V for a party featuring one of the “coolest” animated hits of all-time. This musical experience invites audiences of all ages to sit back\, “Let it Go\,” and cheer along with this screening of Disney’s beloved\, FROZEN. Advance reservations are encouraged for this event. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nThis is a FREE event! 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-frozen-4/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180122T051347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T051347Z UID:28244-1516537800-1516548600@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Nico Lembo Trio DESCRIPTION:Nico Lembo was born and raised in Clearwater\, Florida and began playing drums at age 11 at the insistence of his father. He attended college at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville in 2006\, where he received instruction from world-renowned drummer Danny Gottlieb. Under Danny’s tutelage\, Nico developed a refined sense of groove\, musicianship\, and technique. In 2008\, Nico had the great honor of performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City with the UNF Wind Ensemble\, and upon graduating in 2010\, lent his talents to many Jacksonville area bands performing live shows and recordings. He has recorded with Jacksonville artists Saltwater Grass\, Toots Lorraine and the Traffic\, and Brady Clampitt\, along with the UNF Jazz Ensemble 2 and UNF combo 1. As a member of Saltwater Grass\, he played across the southeast\, including multiple festivals at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak\, Florida. 2013 brought a location change to Atlanta\, Georgia where he immediately began working with members of Grammy award winning band Arrested Development\, and with the award winning corporate band the Emerald Empire Band. He currently lives and works in the Atlanta area. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-nico-lembo-trio-5/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180121T051405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180121T051405Z UID:28197-1516453200-1516460400@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Picken' Brunch w/Battlefield Collective DESCRIPTION:Battlefield Collective is the combined musical talents and efforts of Stephanie Caron and Evan Hart. A unique blend of bluegrass\, Americana\, roots\, and rockabilly give the group an unmistakable and unique sound that is as full of energy as it is passion.\nTouring the southeast\, Battlefield Collective performs original material as well as their own arrangements of cover songs selected from top hits from the past sixty years. Energy and creativity set Battlefield Collective apart from the other bands\, as well as their ability to be flexible and versatile. \n​Stephanie and Evan perform as a duo\, but also frequently hire local musicians to create a fuller sound to match the needs for any venue or private event. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-picken-brunch-wbattlefield-collective/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T103000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180121T051405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180121T051405Z UID:28172-1516444200-1516444200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: FROZEN DESCRIPTION:Dust off the crown and jewels and join us at the V for a party featuring one of the “coolest” animated hits of all-time. This musical experience invites audiences of all ages to sit back\, “Let it Go\,” and cheer along with this screening of Disney’s beloved\, FROZEN. Advance reservations are encouraged for this event. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nThis is a FREE event! 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-frozen-3/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180114T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180114T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180115T051323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T051323Z UID:28243-1515933000-1515943800@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Matthew Kaminski Trio DESCRIPTION:Featuring Ben Bailey on drums and Dave Frackenpohl on guitar. \nBorn in Chicago\, IL\, Matthew Kaminski has been playing the Hammond Organ since he was five years old. Studying under Chicago jazz pianist Gordon James in his teens\, Matthew was accepted into the University of Arizona’s jazz studies department as a jazz pianist. There\, he studied jazz with Dr. Jeffrey Haskell and Mike Eckroth\, and played in the jazz ensemble and combos as well as studying classical piano with Dr. Suzanne Knosp. Matthew also attended master classes by Wynton Marsalis and Kitty Margolis\, and performed with vibraphonists/marimba musicians Dave Samuels and Dave Friedman. \nMatthew has a passion for jazz organ playing and has studied with Hammond B3 masters Ike Stubblefield\, Tony Monaco\, and Scott Giddens\, as well a sharing the stage with fellow organists Pat Bianchi\, Linda Dachtyl\, Wil Blades\, Todd Hildreth and guitarist Grant Green Jr. Additionally\, Matthew has been a full time piano teacher since 2001 and currently teaches at The North Fulton School of Music’s Atlanta locations\, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center\, and has taught at the college level for Georgia Tech in Atlanta\, GA. Matthew continues to perform regularly in the Atlanta\, GA metro area on three instruments: the Hammond organ\, piano\, and accordion. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-matthew-kaminski-trio-2/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T114500 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180114T051513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180114T051513Z UID:28296-1515841200-1515843900@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Puppet Brunch - The Reluctant Dragon DESCRIPTION:Princess Penepole loves to read about dragons. Imagine her surprise when she actually meets and befriends a dragon! Their introduction coincides with the arrival of a much-touted dragon slayer\, Sir Reginal Thwebes. Upon discovering the potential threat of a dragon in the palace\, King Rhubarb charges Sir Reginald to fight the dragon. Will it be a fight to the death? Will it be a draw? Will they even fight at all? Find out in All Hands Productions version of “The Reluctant Dragon.” Loosely based on Kenneth Grahame’s book\, this production utilizes colorful moving-mouth hand puppets and rod puppets to tell a story about friendship and understanding. Puppets created by David Stephens and costumes by Sottie Rowell. This show was funded in part by a 2008 Jim Henson Foundation Family Grant. \nTICKETING/RESERVATION INFO: TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVERY MAN\, WOMAN\, AND CHILD.\nYour tickets serve as your brunch reservation. Additional arrangements are not required once tickets are purchased. For special seating requests (highchairs or booster seats)\, please call 470-225-6162 URL:https://venkmans.com/event/puppet-brunch-the-reluctant-dragon-3/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Ticketed Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180108T051810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T051810Z UID:28246-1515330000-1515337200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Coley High Trio DESCRIPTION:The Coley High Trio features Jim Coley on upright bass and vocals\, Slappy on guitar and vocals\, and Tony James on percussion. Coley High Trio features a rotating cast of guest musicians as well. They are versatile and veteran musicians\, comprised of members of local Atlanta funk/soul favorites Entropy and Heavy Chevy. CHT plays a wide variety of acoustic music for all occasions. Soul\, Jazz\, Hip Hop\, Reggae\, Blues\, Funk\, you name it – we got it. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-coley-high-trio-2/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180107T051746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180107T051746Z UID:27921-1515243600-1515243600@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch w/ Sweet Auburn String Band DESCRIPTION:Formed in 2013 in Atlanta\, Sweet Auburn String Band brings high-energy soul and funkiness to American roots music. \nIAN HENNESSEE\, UPRIGHT BASS AND BANJO \nJAMIE REILLY\, PERCUSSION \nDAN WILLIAMS\, GUITAR \nWILL B RUFF\, MANDOLIN AND SLIDE GUITAR \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-w-sweet-auburn-string-band-3/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T103000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180107T051746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180107T051746Z UID:28171-1515234600-1515234600@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: FROZEN DESCRIPTION:Dust off the crown and jewels and join us at the V for a party featuring one of the “coolest” animated hits of all-time. This musical experience invites audiences of all ages to sit back\, “Let it Go\,” and cheer along with this screening of Disney’s beloved\, FROZEN. Advance reservations are encouraged for this event. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nThis is a FREE event! 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-frozen-2/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171231T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171231T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20180101T051703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180101T051703Z UID:28177-1514723400-1514734200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Trio Deluxe DESCRIPTION:TRIO DELUXE – smoky American Songbook standards and hot virtuosity from some of the best Athens/Atlanta musicians around: Andrea DeMarcus (Cicada Rhythm)\, Dan Coy (Bonaventure Quartet)\, and John Norris (lots of Athens bands). \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-trio-deluxe-8/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171230T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171230T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171231T051315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171231T051315Z UID:28423-1514638800-1514646000@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch w/Curtis Jones and Primal Roots DESCRIPTION:Primal Roots is a High energy Bluegrass and Acoustic music band from the Mountains of North Georgia and is the brain child of Legendary Guitarist Curtis Jones. Curtis says ” I have always loved Mountain Music\, Bluegrass and Roots Music from many different Countries. I love the Primal sounds and influences that come in these styles of music. So that’s where I got the name because my music always is Primal and its always Roots Music”. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/curtis-jones-and-primal-roots/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171230T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171230T103000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171231T051315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171231T051315Z UID:28056-1514629800-1514629800@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: FROZEN DESCRIPTION:Dust off the crown and jewels and join us at the V for a party featuring one of the “coolest” animated hits of all-time. This musical experience invites audiences of all ages to sit back\, “Let it Go\,” and cheer along with this screening of Disney’s beloved\, FROZEN. Advance reservations are encouraged for this event. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nThis is a FREE event! 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-frozen/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171223T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171224T051919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171224T051919Z UID:27918-1514034000-1514034000@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch with Dusty Roads DESCRIPTION:Dusty Roads is a high-energy Georgia-grown Americana band\, formed by Atlanta based musician\, John Mickelson. When you’re at a Dusty Roads show\, expect to hear influences of the legends of country and bluegrass music\, such as Merle Haggard\, Flatt & Scruggs\, Willie Nelson\, Buck Owens\, and Bill Monroe. You can also expect sprinklings of songs and sounds of the great writers and musicians from across the globe and halls of time\, like Django Reinhardt\, Duke Ellington\, and Irving Berlin. “Come take a trip\, down that long\, dusty road”.\n Comprised of some of the Southeasts finest pickers and singers\, the band is ever evolving and growing. “We’re all Georgia boys” says Mickelson of the band members\, which features Jared Lanham on mandolin and tabla – the traditional Indian hand-drum. “Colt Bowen has one of the lightest touches of any drummer in town” says Mickelson of the Dusty Roads drummer. Fiddlin’ phenom Danny Bermel joined the group in late 2016\, and adds an agile musical flare that pushes their musical crescendos to another level of fever-pitch. Dusty Roads is constantly searching for that sound\, that lick\, that twangy hook that sinks deep into the listener’s soul and pulls them into the unfolding story of each song. The group cherishes the purity of silvery strings ringing together harmoniously. The band champions comradery\, respect for the craft of their instruments\, and finely constructed songs that feel as if they soar down from the mountaintop to resonate the listener’s heart-strings.\n “We came here with one purpose\, to have a blast playing and performing live acoustic music”- says Mickelson\, singer/songwriter for Dusty Roads. Growing up in Atlanta\, he was surrounded by a diverse world of cultures\, food\, and music. “My great-grandfather was a mandolin player from Germany\, so I guess it just runs in the blood”\, says Mickelson of his musical lineage. Like a rear-view mirror in a pick-up truck\, Dusty Roads looks back through the history of written and recorded music\, studying fervently to find just what made each of these classic songs so special and unique. Just like ‘looking backwards to go forwards’\, Mickelson applies this approach to writing original material for the band.\n During the Winter of 2017\, Dusty Roads went into the studio to begin recording its debut self-titled album. The album will feature music inspired by life\, love\, and heartache. “Life is heavy\, but music can make your bags a little lighter” – Dusty Roads \nTICKETING/RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-with-dusty-roads-3/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171217T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171217T123000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171218T051318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T051318Z UID:28026-1513513800-1513513800@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Shakta Jazz Trio featuring Chapman and Watters DESCRIPTION:TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-shakta-jazz-trio-featuring-chapman-and-watters-7/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171217T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171217T111500 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171218T051318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T051318Z UID:26610-1513506600-1513509300@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Puppet Brunch! Santa's Missing Mail DESCRIPTION:Ominous Crook and his sidekick\, Skellmutt\, are two dastardly bad-guys who are out to stop Christmas by stealing Santa Claus’ mail. \nYou’ll meet some panicked elves\, a wise-cracking reindeer\, a dim-witted superhero and Santa\, himself. The audience will also give David’s friend\, Fitzgerald\, some help in writing a letter to St. Nick. \nThis production\, written by David Stephens\, debuted in 1998 and is being brought back for the holiday season. \nThis 40-minute show incorporates moving-mouth hand puppets and is guaranteed to bring a smile! \nTICKETING/RESERVATION INFO:\nYour ticket serves as your brunch reservation. Tickets are required for every man\, woman\, and child. Additional arrangements are not required once tickets are purchased. For special seating requests\, please call 470-225-6162 URL:https://venkmans.com/event/puppet-brunch-santas-missing-mail-2/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Ticketed Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20170830T051352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T051352Z UID:22057-1512909000-1512919800@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Trio Deluxe DESCRIPTION:TRIO DELUXE – smoky American Songbook standards and hot virtuosity from some of the best Athens/Atlanta musicians around: Andrea DeMarcus (Cicada Rhythm)\, Dan Coy (Bonaventure Quartet)\, and John Norris (lots of Athens bands). \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-trio-deluxe-7/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171203T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171204T051728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171204T051728Z UID:22056-1512304200-1512315000@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Hot Club of Atlanta DESCRIPTION:Swing! The Hot Club of Atlanta Trio plays prohibition era speakeasy hot jazz & vintage American popular music from the time when Armstrong\, Bechet\, Benny\, Basie\, and Lunceford ruled the airwaves\, and Peggy Lee\, June Christy\, and Anita O’Day captured hearts without autotune or twerking. On this night at Venkman’s\, The HCA3 will feature drummer and bandleader Dana Fitzsimons\, clarinetist Eric Fontaine\, and pianist Bill Graham. \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-hot-club-of-atlanta-2/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171203T051338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171203T051338Z UID:21966-1512219600-1512226800@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch with Sans Abri DESCRIPTION:The literal translation of “Sans Abri” is “without shelter.” The French use it as a term for “homeless”. In late 2011\, Josh Erwin and Michael Paynter found themselves with a handful of new songs that didn’t have a home in The Packway Handle Band\, the acclaimed bluegrass-based group from Athens\, GA\, that they co-founded. Using a cajon to loop live drum beats and alternately adding acoustic and electric guitar and mandolin\, the band creates a sound that steps away from their bluegrass roots and finds itself wading firmly into Americana waters. With only Erwin and Paynter at the helm\, the songs possess a sophisticated character with wide and transcendent appeal. The songs on the duo’s first release\, Shelter (December 2013\, through Twin Cousins Records) often tackle the inevitable predicaments inherent in modern life. The songs range from dark to playful\, entailing both sad and funny themes\, and are performed with a professional and skilled musical sensibility that only comes with the years that Erwin and Paynter have spent playing music together. Erwin’s “The Scientist” asks the difficult question\, “Are we someone’s experiment?” It combines satire with genuine curiosity that has puzzled mankind for millennia. In “One Pill A Day\,” a Paynter composition that progresses around a clutching mandolin riff that is doubled by the guitar\, one is led to believe that perseverance lies in the form of the pharmaceutical-induced peace of mind of a haunted person that can’t ever reach homeostasis without crashing back to the ground. Paynter’s “Winds Me Up\,” the more somber number that closes out the duo’s debut release\, showcases Erwin’s deftness on electric guitar and the duo’s tight-knit vocal harmonies. Those who give Shelter a listen will surely be pleased that these songs have found a home and a fruitful place to grow and evolve. \nRESERVATION INFO: \nTHIS IS A FREE EVENT. 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-with-sans-abri-2/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T114500 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171203T051338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171203T051338Z UID:26608-1512212400-1512215100@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Puppet Brunch! Santa's Missing Mail DESCRIPTION:Ominous Crook and his sidekick\, Skellmutt\, are two dastardly bad-guys who are out to stop Christmas by stealing Santa Claus’ mail. \nYou’ll meet some panicked elves\, a wise-cracking reindeer\, a dim-witted superhero and Santa\, himself. The audience will also give David’s friend\, Fitzgerald\, some help in writing a letter to St. Nick. \nThis production\, written by David Stephens\, debuted in 1998 and is being brought back for the holiday season. \nThis 40-minute show incorporates moving-mouth hand puppets and is guaranteed to bring a smile! \nTICKETING/RESERVATION INFO:\nYour ticket serves as your brunch reservation. Tickets are required for every man\, woman\, and child. Additional arrangements are not required once tickets are purchased. For special seating requests\, please call 470-225-6162 URL:https://venkmans.com/event/puppet-brunch-santas-missing-mail/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Ticketed Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171126T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171127T051609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T051609Z UID:19675-1511701200-1511710200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Trio Deluxe DESCRIPTION:TRIO DELUXE – smoky American Songbook standards and hot virtuosity from some of the best Athens/Atlanta musicians around: Andrea DeMarcus (Cicada Rhythm)\, Dan Coy (Bonaventure Quartet)\, and John Norris (lots of Athens bands). \nTICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-trio-deluxe-6/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171125T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171126T051600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171126T051600Z UID:21965-1511614800-1511622000@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch w/ Pioneer Chicken Stand DESCRIPTION:Formed in 2010\, Pioneer Chicken Stand knows how to get people dancing. Frontmen Matty Croxton and Craig McGriff\, both Alabama boys\, wanted to get back to their roots and merge their talents into a high-energy\, harmony-driven\, folk-rock sound. When drummer Derek Day joined not long after\, the band transitioned into an even more energetic collaboration. With influences like The Band\, Merle Haggard\, Gram Parsons\, The Rolling Stones\, Hank Williams\, and The Avett Brothers\, the songs of Pioneer Chicken Stand pay homage to a simple life in the rural South\, just maybe with a lot more whiskey. Though they regularly play a select group of clubs in the metro Atlanta and Birmingham areas\, they’re also available for weddings\, private\, and corporate events\, and have traveled to locations like Mobile\, AL\, Asheville\, NC\, and Charleston\, SC to perform. Their original EP\, Gintown\, is available for purchase online. Find them on Facebook and Reverbnation. \nRESERVATION INFO: \nTHIS IS A FREE EVENT. 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-w-pioneer-chicken-stand-2/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171125T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171126T051600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171126T051600Z UID:27261-1511605800-1511611200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: The Little Mermaid DESCRIPTION:Come join us under the sea as we brunch along to “The Little Mermaid”. Join Ariel and pals on a journey to true love and discovery. This one is full of so many hits\, we invite you to sing-along! Free with RSVP. Bottomless mimosas ($18/person) for the adult kids! \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-the-little-mermaid-5/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171119T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171119T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171120T051452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T051452Z UID:22054-1511094600-1511105400@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Shakta Jazz Trio featuring Chapman and Watters DESCRIPTION:TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/bottomless-mimosa-brunch-w-shakta-jazz-trio-featuring-chapman-and-watters-6/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171119T051643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171119T051643Z UID:19674-1511010000-1511017200@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Chicken Pickin' Brunch with Sailing to Denver DESCRIPTION:SAILING TO DENVER\, AN ATLANTA BASED BAND IN THEIR SIXTH YEAR TOGETHER\, IS SET TO RELEASE THEIR THIRD RECORD TITLED “WRITING ON THE WALL” EARLY 2017. THIS UNIQUE AMERICANA/ROOTS-ROCKACT HAS SPENT THE LAST FEW YEARS DEVELOPING AN ORIGINAL SOUND AND LIVE SHOW CULTIVATED AT LOCAL FESTIVALS INCLUDING THE SWEETWATER 420 FESTIVAL. THEY CAN REGULARLY BE SEEN AROUND TOWN AT MANY DIFFERENT VENUES\, WEDDINGS\, AND CORPORATE EVENTS AND HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO FEATURE AMAZING SPECIAL GUEST MUSICIANS FROM ALL OVER THE SOUTHEAST. \nRESERVATION INFO: \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/chicken-pickin-brunch-with-sailing-to-denver-7/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T165836 CREATED:20171119T051643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171119T051643Z UID:27260-1511001000-1511006400@venkmans.com SUMMARY:Princess Brunch: The Little Mermaid DESCRIPTION:Come join us under the sea as we brunch along to “The Little Mermaid”. Join Ariel and pals on a journey to true love and discovery. This one is full of so many hits\, we invite you to sing-along! Free with RSVP. Bottomless mimosas ($18/person) for the adult kids! \nTickets 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. URL:https://venkmans.com/event/princess-brunch-the-little-mermaid-4/ CATEGORIES:Brunch,Free Shows END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR