The Music: Live and Local May Calendar
By Kris Youmans, Special to The Paper
So my favorite time of the year has finally appeared and there have been some perfect days in Newnan. No doubt the weather will have folks strolling the square and visiting their favorite venues.
Some of the most delicious food is featured on our local menus and some of the very best Live Music can be heard on every corner.
The level of musical talent in our community is inspiring- see for yourself … and see you out a show soon.
Below is a listing of local venues with artists scheduled through the end of the month.
THE ALAMO
19 West Court Square, Newnan
5/17 … DJ Nevian, 9 p.m.
5/18 … Final Answer Band, 9 p.m. Motown, R&B, Classic Rock
5/24 … ATL United Game, 9 p.m.
5/25 … II Tone Def – 10 Year Throw Down, TBA
BRICKHOUSE BAR & GRILL
80 Newnan Station Drive, Newnan
5/18 … Common Rarity, 9 p.m.
5/24 & 5/25 … KISER ,9 p.m. playing classic rock covers & original with a powerful rhythm section and energetic shows.
5/31 … Psycho Devilles, 10 p.m.
THE CELLAR/THE BAYS @ THE FIRESTONE
20 Jefferson Stret, Newnan
Wednesdays – Jazz in the Cellar, 7 p.m.
Thursdays – Acoustic in the Bays, 7 p.m.
Saturdays – Acoustic in the Bays, 2 p.m. and Live Bands in the Bays, 8 p.m.
5/16 … Josh Gilbert
5/17 … Michael Zaib rising singer/songwriter- born in Louisiana & Georgia raised -playing soul, country & R&B
5/18 … Trevor Patillo
5/18 … 3rd Shift
5/22 … Toni Byrd and Rod Harris
5/23 … Amber Jean
5/24 … Grace
5/25 … Josh Purgason
5/25 … Battlefield Collective
5/29 … Neal and Leonard
5/30 … Jeanine Duke
5/31 … Cody
6/1 … Matt Lyons singer songwriter from Atlanta playing rock n roll
6/1 … Two Dogs and Friends
FATBOYS BAR & GRILL
485 Highway 16 West, Newnan
Sunday Fundays! 3-7 p.m. • Live Music, drink specials & great menu.
5/19 … Josh Rodgers
5/26 … Charlie Hudgins
Every Wednesday night from 7-10 p.m. Fatboys with Crest Entertainment Group hosts Open Mic Night, Sign up at 6 p.m. Plug and Play! Share your talent, enjoy some great food & drink specials.
GRAZING HERE
2850 Hwy. 54, Peachtree City
Music starts at 9 p.m.
5/17 … Eley Road
5/18 … The Band 85 South
5/24 … Final Answer Band
5/25 … Two Broke Kings
HALF SHELL OYSTER BAR & HOTDOG SHOP
1690 Highway 34 East, Newnan
6-9 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
5/16 … James Sennett
5/21 … Matt Moskal
5/23 … Jackie Green
5/28 … Zach Whitley
5/30 … Ron and John
THE MAD MEXICAN
2 East Court Square, Newnan
5/ 17 … JT Murphy, 6 p.m.
5/ 22 … Joey Troup, 5 p.m.
5/24 … Lerogie Sims, 6 p.m.
5/25 … The Songman, 6 p.m.
5/29 … Joey Troup, 6 p.m.
5/31 … Jimmy Bass, 6 p.m.
PICKIN’ ON THE SQUARE IS BACK!
Every first Saturday during Market Day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
On the courthouse lawn in Downtown Newnan.
Bring your acoustic instruments and join in or listen to some of the coolest pickin’ around, a tradition for over 10 years, you’ll hear seasoned musicians and beginners of all levels play the Music that brings folks together.
RPM FULL SERVICE
15 Jackson Street, Newnan
Open Mic night every Wednesday 8-10 p.m. Sound provided, just sign up & plug and play. Blaire Morgan is your host.
SUMMERGROVE-NEWNAN
335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan
Friday Night Dinner and Live Music
5/17 … Off Ramp
5/24 … Full Circle
5/31 … Phil and The Blanks
6/7 … Pete and Pete
6/14 … The Silver Brittles (Beatles Cover Band)
VINYLYTE RECORDS
28 South Court Square, Newnan
5/18 … Newnan Unplugged, 7 p.m.
5/27 … Feast IV Eyes, 6 p.m.
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Kris Youmans is originally from Savannah, GA where she was part of the River Street music scene early on and is greatly influenced by music of the southern culture. Kris’ interests are focused on local music, organizing music fundraisers, her three grown children, life on Pierce Chapel & Hank the Dog who also has an ear for music!. Contact Kris with questions, comments, suggestions or just to say you like her column [email protected]
