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 … Continued
Gypsy and Western Swingin'. 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.
From the creators of Shrek comes the most smart, funny, irreverent animated comedy of the year, DreamWorks’ Trolls. This holiday season, enter a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story of the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only … Continued
Pickxen hails from the foothills of North Ga and brings with it a sense of humor and a passion for good simple music. Holding dear to the words spoken by American song-writer, Harold Arlan: “All you need is 3 chords and the truth”, Pickxen crafts songs that can melt your heart and then knock your … Continued
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 … Continued
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.
From the creators of Shrek comes the most smart, funny, irreverent animated comedy of the year, DreamWorks’ Trolls. This holiday season, enter a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story of the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only … Continued
A Coyote chorus howls against a fading summer swelter. The mellow jangle of rusty strings picked with a fierce intuition, refreshing like a crisp cold brew on a hot day. Coyote Anyway makes music like that. Both fresh and familiar. With a tip of the hat to a hundred years of American music, their sound … Continued
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). TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the … Continued
Join us at the V for a magic carpet ride! In this dazzling fantasy based on the Arabian Nights folktale, street urchin Aladdin comes into possession of a magic lamp and uses its power to woo a princess; as the lamp’s wisecracking Genie, Robin Williams is at his stream-of-consciousness best. Free with RSVP. Bottomless mimosas … Continued
Atlanta indie folk singer-songwriters Michael Hudgins and Lindsay Rakers come together to form acoustic duo How and Why. TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: THIS 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.
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, … Continued
You may think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but you've never seen a version like this. Join David Stephens and All Hands Productions for a different look at the tale of Jack and his encounters with some magic beans, a beanstalk, a giant and some other fairytale favorites. This production, created … Continued
The Carmonas take their roots-bound sound to fresh melodic and lyrical regions with cut-above song crafting, strong vocal choruses and ear-grabbing harmonies. The natural blend of the voices of primary members and siblings Chad, Alison, and Aaron Carmona is what really draws attention to the talent apparent in this Americana group. The band blends a … Continued
Gypsy and Western Swingin'. 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.
