– Heritage Sandy Springs announced the return of Rhythm & Brews, to be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. After three seasons of weeknight Rhythm and Brews concerts, Heritage Sandy Springs decided to bring all the talented musicians and craft brewers together on one day for a community celebration of local bands and local beers.
“Heritage Sandy Springs is thrilled to present Rhythm & Brews for the second year,” said Sarah Poland, Director of Marketing and Community Events at Heritage Sandy Springs. “After the success of our inaugural event, we are very excited to continue the tradition of shining a light on original artists whose music is deeply rooted in the South, while bringing exposure to area brewers. Rhythm & Brews not only celebrates the sips and sounds of the region, but also presents an opportunity for audiences, both young and young at heart, to kick back and relax in a beautiful outdoor setting.”
Rhythm & Brews tickets are available at www.freshtix.com/events/rhythm-and-brews-17. Tickets for guests 21+ are $25 in advance or $35 day-of, and include entry into the event plus 2 complimentary brews and a souvenir koozie. Tickets for guests 13-20 (or designated drivers) are $15 in advance or $25 day-of and include entry into the event plus a souvenir koozie. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult. A limited number of VIP passes are available for guests 21+ ($55 advance / $65 day-of) and include air-conditioned VIP area and indoor restrooms, covered veranda overlooking entertainment stage, private bar access, 4 complimentary brews, and a souvenir koozie.
Attendees can enjoy frosty beverages from local breweries like Red Hare, Monday Night, Jekyll, and Second Self, as well as specialty fare from food trucks and local favorites. Complimentary water will be available for all guests. Atlanta Sport and Social Club will be on site with cornhole, giant Jenga, and more. The Rhythm & Brews experience will be enhanced by local artists, area vendors, and more.
Rhythm & Brews will be held at the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, located on the corner of Sandy Springs Place and Blue Stone Road. Parking is available on Sandy Springs Place in designated lots, as well as at the Sandy Springs United Methodist Church’s activity center, located near the intersection of Sandy Springs Circle and Hilderbrand Drive. Absolutely no parking is allowed at CityWalk/Kroger or in other shopping centers. Attendees are encouraged to take public transportation and/or Uber, Lyft, etc. Smoking is prohibited inside the event grounds. No outside food/beverages or pets, except for special assist animals. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. The event is rain or shine; no refunds.
Rhythm & Brews is generously sponsored by Radio 105.7, Capital Investment Advisors, Optech Family of Companies, Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism, Classic Tents & Events, and Atlanta Sport & Social Club. All proceeds benefit Heritage Sandy Springs, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Rhythm & Brews will feature the following lineup:
Wrenn (1:15 pm – 2:00 pm)
Wrenn is the freshest new wellspring of color, fashion, and sound to come out of Athens, Georgia. Her song-craft has the polish and drama of a writer twenty years her senior and she’s armed with a voice that can be sultry, lilting, playful, or bold. A visual arts graduate of Georgia University, her immaculate sense for aesthetic is apparent in everything she does. In the tradition of the Athens music scene, her music can be B-52 quirky, Beatle melodic, yet fresh to the ear. Her performances, nothing less than a star-burst on stage, have attracted a larger and larger following of “Fireflies” (her term of endearment for her devoted and loyal fans). Wrenn continues to turn industry heads with her prolific writing, her visual command, and an overwhelmingly joyous presence. www.wrennpop.com
All the Locals (2:20 pm – 3:05 pm)
A culmination of raw talent and creativity, All The Locals saturate every addictive melody with smart, catchy lyrics that will stick with you well past the moment you press play. Performer Magazine coined the group as “Soul food for the funk-pop mind.” Giving Pink Floyd and Maxwell a run for their money, All The Locals are no strangers to the industry. Atlanta-based producer John Briglevich says, “… [their music is] hard to describe and that’s why I dig it.” www.facebook.com/allthelocalsmusic
Sailing to Denver (3:25 pm – 4:10 pm)
Sailing to Denver, an Atlanta-based band in their sixth year together, is set to release their third record titled Writing on the Wall in early 2017. This unique Americana act has spent the last few years developing an original sound and live show cultivated at local festivals. They can regularly be seen around town at many different venues and have been known to feature amazing special guest musicians from all over the Southeast. www.sailingtodenver.com
The Georgia Flood (4:30 pm – 5:30 pm)
Groove-heavy and genre-bending, The Georgia Flood’s music has evolved over the years. Their new album, People Like Ourselves, draws on indelible melodies, clever lyrics, and an infectious energy; weaving together an EP that hits all the right notes. The Atlanta based duo, Lane Kelly and Brooks Mason, are brothers who began playing when they were seven and nine years old respectively. Hustling birthday parties and family reunions, the brothers changed sounds numerous times through their teens. Drawing on their exploration of numerous genres, their songwriting channels classic guitar driving riffs with modern pop sensibilities. www.thegeorgiaflood.com
Larkin Poe (5:50 pm – 6:50 pm)
Larkin Poe is an Atlanta-based Roots Rock’n’Roll duo, comprised of sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell. “As Georgia girls, we came up listening to and soaking in the source music of the South: the blues, country, Americana and mountain music; classic rock, and southern rock. That deep and gritty heritage has seeped into the bloodstream of our music,” explains Megan. “We’ve reached a point in our lives where we no longer care to be quite so polite, so “nice”, so perfectionistic. Now is the time to be raw, unapologetically overdriven Larkin Poe. Deep in our bones, we are rockers.” These sisters continue to create their own story; written their way; played and sung by them. www.larkinpoe.com
Rhythm & Brews is a fundraiser for Heritage Sandy Springs, a non-profit organization that promotes history, stewards a community park (Heritage Green), and enhances the cultural identity of Sandy Springs. Proceeds will benefit the many community-focused programs of Heritage Sandy Springs, including educational and heritage initiatives, cultural enrichment activities, and special events like the Sandy Springs Festival. For more information, or to volunteer as part of the “Brew Crew”, visit www.heritagesandysprings.org, call 404-851-9111 x1, or e-mail events@heritagesandysprings.org.
About Heritage Sandy Springs
Heritage Sandy Springs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting history, stewarding a community park, and enhancing the cultural identity of Sandy Springs. Through partnership with the City of Sandy Springs, Heritage Sandy Springs manages and operates the Heritage Green park site in the heart of the City. Heritage Green is the home of the original springs, the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, and the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum at the Williams-Payne House. Heritage Green is one of the few precious green spaces within the city limits of our vibrant community and the only gathering spot in the heart of Sandy Springs. A true “people’s park”, Heritage Sandy Springs enriches the quality of life for Sandy Springs residents and visitors through recreational, historical, and educational opportunities.
