For a singer-songwriter, there's no more basic function than getting onstage and getting something personal off your chest. The therapeutic qualities of the experience have seduced countless confessional composers, some of whom make known that they hold unfiltered expression as their highest artistic aim. Kyshona Armstrong started out enabling others to enjoy the healing properties … Continued
The Groove Orient (TGO) is a high-powered, no-holds-barred, rock ‘n’ roll act based out of Orlando, FL. This five member group boasts a musical versatility and originality that many followers describe as ‘Florida rock.’ TGO has drawn attention from both local and national listeners, as they earned the title of Orlando Weekly’s best experimental band … Continued
Join us at the V on the mornings of August 5th, 12th, and 26th for free screenings of Disney’s MOANA! Moana is a daughter of the chief of her tribe. Coming from a long line of navigators she sets off for a fabled island with her hero, the demi God Maui. Along the voyage they … 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
TALKING DREADS: NOT SO SAME AS IT EVER WAS Talking Dreads began as a project born from the audacious notion that hardcore Heads-lovers wouldn't mind a tinkering or two with their favorite Talking Heads tunes, and there is a lot of great music here that will make you stop, listen and smile a little bit … Continued
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 … Continued
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. Venkman's is the home of ATL's most legendary jazz jam, hosted by Joe Gransden and his house band every Tuesday. Dinner reservations … Continued
Lilac Wine is best described as a sweet and heady musical recipe. The main ingredients are unexpected song choices, skillful musicianship and adventurous arrangements that magically combine into music that both alluring and hypnotic for the listener. For Rob Henson, founding member and bassist, Lilac Wine provides the ideal ensemble that can passionately play many … Continued
Although Pills Lace & Confetti bears the name Bret Busch, it’s a product of working relationships formed over his 25-plus years as the singer of a half-dozen Atlanta bands, including Parlour, Pardner, Ramada and The Hollidays, projects that sprung from the same fertile Cabbagetown scene that launched artists like Cat Power and Benjamin Smoke. The … Continued
Join us at the V on the mornings of August 5th, 12th, and 26th for free screenings of Disney’s MOANA! Moana is a daughter of the chief of her tribe. Coming from a long line of navigators she sets off for a fabled island with her hero, the demi God Maui. Along the voyage they … Continued
Sweetwater Creek Bluegrass Band, a trio from Atlanta, Georgia with tight harmonies and smooth picking, and featuring Ernie Cole on bass, Penn McClatchey on guitar and David Mold on mandolin. TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at … 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.
Summer going by too quickly? It's time to celebrate! Join your friends over at Venkman's and celebrate on Saturday August 12th from 9:00 pm til midnight with groovy tunes and great food. Specialty Frose slushies and Yacht Rock tunes spun by DJ RaeTone will keep you in the summertime mood. 70s’ cult classic movies will … 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.
