Community Bandstand

Saturday, May 26

11:15 am • ConunDrums

This all-women drumming group has played West African rhythms in the Atlanta area since 2001. Make sure you bring the kids to this high-energy, audience-participation performance!

Noon • The Lindsay Rakers Band

Folk music with a dose of alternate country and soulful blues for a rollicking good time.

1 pm • The Bitteroots

A Decatur-based rock band, influenced by blues, jazz, folk and classic rock, with a penchant for catchy hooks, driving rhythms and soaring vocals. The band released their second album Central of Georgia this spring.

2 pm • Coy Bowles and the Fellowship

When not touring with the Zac Brown Band, Coy performs with his own big band, the Fellowship, which draws on blues, jazz, country, gospel and rock to create a distinctive sound.

3 pm • Larkin Poe

Formerly known as The Lovell Sisters, Rebecca and Megan teamed up with some talented Knoxville-based musicians to form their new band, Larkin Poe. Great folk-based harmonies and a mix of acoustic and electric instrumentation.

4 pm • The Shadowboxers

A mixture of R&B, rock and soul. The Shadowboxers toured with the Indigo Girls last summer as their opener, and we’re pleased to have them close out our first day on the Performing Arts Stage.

 

Sunday, May 27

Noon • Sehwe Village Percussion

This high-energy drum and dance group features many authentic African instruments and brings unique rhythms and sounds guaranteed to provide a wake-up call for Sunday’s program. Bring the kids!

1 pm • Larry Griffith Band

Electric bluesmen Larry and the guys are a fixture in the local blues circuit and deliver hard driving, no nonsense blues that will take you back to Ol’ Chicago.

2 pm • The Bonaventure Quartet

This mathematically challenged Decatur band (they’ve grown to a double quartet!) offers a fascinating combination of classic jazz, western swing, and plenty of originals – all arranged and played with the inspiration of Django Reinhardt. Featuring the silky smooth vocals of Amy Pike. Always a crowd favorite!

3 pm • Davin McCoy and The Coming Attractions

Van Morrison meets Otis Redding . . . Davin and the lads deliver soulful, heartfelt roots rock that stirs the soul and reminds you what true artistry can accomplish. A fantastic group!

4 pm • Geoff Achison and the Soul Diggers

This Aussie powerhouse blues player has won the Albert King Award in Memphis and has made Guitar Player magazine’s “Top 10 Hot New Guitarists” reader’s poll. If you haven’t caught Geoff and his Soul Diggers, don’t miss this performance. If you have caught them before, time for an encore! What a way to close out the Decatur Arts Festival!