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ROOTS FEST ’25 :: C+R’s Festival celebrating southern music
A celebration of indie music from all avenues of the Peach State comes to the Gold City this Spring. Join us on Saturday, May 3rd as Canopy and the Roots presents Roots Fest ’25. Our third annual festival will feature performances by Alley Bei, Cat Carter, Cody Smith, Kaya’s Embrace, Killough, Mushroom Herders, Perfect Animal, and Witch Dance. We’ll also have special collabs, merch and other surprises alongside the live music that kicks off midday and goes well into the night.
Kaya’s Embrace: Hailing from the peach state, Kaya’s Embrace is one of Atlanta Georgia’s most entertaining artist with an original sound that’s as diverse and unique as the city they represent. Heavily influenced by Hip-Hop, Roots Reggae & Hard Rock, they continue to explore their creative boundaries while crafting their very own blend of Alternative Reggae/Rock.Kaya’s Embrace was co-founded by high-school besties, Alex Jay Grossman & Cody McNeill in 2014. The goal from the very start was to create music with likeminded artist who also wanted to encourage people from all walks of life to follow their dreams, appreciate their blessings and live in the moment. New Album “Now or Never” available now!
Alex Grossman Lead Vocals/Lyricist/Melodica
Cody Mcneill Lead Guitarist/Backing Vocals
The Mushroom Herders: The Mushroom Herders is an independent singer/songwriter with an incredible gift for creating beats on the fly. His music speaks to the soul, crafted for the people, and driven by authenticity—not the status quo. Música para la gente!
Cody Smith: The winner of our 2024 Fall Open Mic Series! His acoustic and soul-filled songs will move your heart and sometimes your boots too.
Kilough: Our Neighborhood Songwriter, Kilough (Ky-low), is an independent artist currently based in Atlanta. Featuring influences from folk, country, and pop, and drawing inspiration from artists like Kacey Musgraves and Noah Kahan, she creates an upbeat, refreshing sound that is uniquely her own.
Born in the Midwest, raised in the South, and touring throughout the East, Kilough’s life and music have taken her across America. Her latest singles, “County Line” and “I Know You’re Listening” are out now. Stemming from her own experiences, she hopes listeners will hear a little of themselves in her songs.
Alley Bei: The music is high energy alternative with anime vibes and a spooky flavor. Alley is trilingual, so expect lyrics in English, Chinese, and Spanish. It’s loud and flashy, and she’s all about creating a memorable experience. Alley says to herself “Do it on the stage, that’s the only place you can.”
Cat Carter: Cat Carter is an award winning singer songwriter from Atlanta Georgia who has developed a strong fanbase due to her unique sound. Her hit song “Gold” has now surpassed more than 2 million streams worldwide and has landed her on top 50 playlists in multiple countries such as Germany and Austria. A recent graduate of Berklee College of Music, Cat now lives and performs in the Atlanta area, Nashville and other cities around the Southeast US.
Perfect Animal: Atlanta Indie-Alternative Music
Eric Peters – Guitar/ Lead Vocals
Alex Dauer – BassDavid Burger – Lead Guitar
Witchdance (formerly Doctor Deathray)Music and songwriting as haunting as the fog and woods of Southern Appalachia itself.
• custom pizzas
• craft beer & wine
• merch mart
• specialty cocktails and “mocktails”
• indoor & outdoor lounge space
First band plays at 4:00pm.