BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Canopy + the Roots - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Canopy + the Roots REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210105T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210105T203000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20200901T154510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201229T163524Z UID:5417-1609875000-1609878600@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:PRAISE Night :: postponed\, will resume Jan. 12th at 7:30PM DESCRIPTION: URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/praise-night-please-note-new-time-730pm-2021-01-05 CATEGORIES:music,praise END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20201230T214555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T224102Z UID:7535-1610049600-1610056800@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Thursday Sessions :: LIVE in the Roots with Canon Tyler DESCRIPTION:Our Thursday Sessions are special showcase performances with local and emerging NGA artists and musicians; every show is $8 at the door. Call the store to purchase advance tickets. A venue like no other\, c’mon outta the city and into the mountains for a cozy\, safe\, and professionally-optimized acoustic space to hear original singers\, songwriters\, comedians\, and spoken word artists from the Roots’ stage. Some shows have craft beer and wine available for purchase as well as a supper plate created by local chefs. \nMasks required for entry. \nCountry\, Folk and Rock & Roll straight from the Appalachian Foothills\, that’s the music of Canon Tyler\, y’all. Canon is a home grown singer-songwriter from the hills of north Georgia. His songs tell stories of pride\, hope\, hard times and tough breaks as they pertain to life at fringes of Appalachia. Born and raised in small town Dawsonville\, GA\, Canon has watched as his family and friends have gone through all of the above\, and translates these stories into honest songs about making it through each day. Inspired by modern Country heavy-hitters like Tyler Childers\, Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson\, as well as ’70s folk legends Neil Young and Jackson Browne\, Tyler’s music comes out somewhere in the middle – Appalachian Folk\, if you will. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/thursday-sessions-live-in-the-roots-with-canon-tyler LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/canontyler_canopyandtheroots-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20201126T032415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201220T174112Z UID:7437-1610175600-1610229600@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Zion Goins :: Indie-Acoustic Singer-Songwriter DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets HERE. \nComing straight out of the smallest town in East Tennessee\, Zion Goins is determined to move you with his music. He found his passion for music and songwriting in high school. A place where many evil\, middle-aged\, and balding teachers would try to discourage him from creating\, but he stood tall and rejected their heinous remarks. 
 His love for indie acoustic music inspired him to bring a new sound to the scene. 
 Zion writes from a place of honesty and wholehearted passion\, that is evident in his lyrics and production. He is the perfect artist to listen to when wanting to relax\, pursue your dreams\, fall in love\, or take a nice afternoon drive. 
 His first single “Don’t Want It”\, released April 2019 launched the start of his career to the public\, and truly is just the beginning. This 21 year-old artist has a lot ahead of him\, and he hopes you don’t know that he wrote his own bio. \nIntimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush\, speakeasy-style\, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. \nDoors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. \nMasks are required for entry. \nPurchase tickets HERE. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/zion-goins-indie-acoustic-singer-songwriter LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ziongoins_canopyandtheroots2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20201126T032948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201220T174045Z UID:7440-1610823600-1610834400@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Hunter Flanagan :: Georgia's Teen Country Music Artist of the Year 2018 DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets HERE. \nHunter Flanagan is a 19 year old country singer/songwriter based out of Carrollton Georgia. He is also the current Georgia Country Overall Artist of the Year. He has been the opening act for many famous musicians including country legend Gene Watson\, Miss Rhonda Vincent\, Mark Wills\, Confederate Railroad\, and many others. Hunter Flanagan has performed over 200 solo performances across the southeast in the last 2 years. Hunter did a weekly\, solo show\, at Six Flags over Georgia during the Summer of 2014. He has experience playing in local venues in Georgia and throughout the southeast. \nIn September of 2018\, Hunter Flanagan won four awards from Creative Loafing in several Best of Atlanta votes. He won Best Overall Act\, Best Live Act\, Best Country Act and Best Vocalist. \nHunter Flanagan won the Georgia Country Awards Teen Artist of the Year at the Georgia Country awards in 2018.Currently\, in 2020\, Hunter Flanagan is a semi finalist for the Georgia Country Awards for Male Artist of the Year. He is also a finalist for the International Singer-Songwriter Association Young Adult Artist of the Year.Hunter Flanagan plays the guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, drums\, harp\, mandolin\, fiddle and harmonica. \nIntimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush\, speakeasy-style\, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches.Doors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. \nMasks are required for entry. \nPurchase tickets HERE. \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/hunter-flanagan-georgias-teen-country-music-artist-of-the-year-2018 LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/hunterflanagan_canopyandtheroots_showposter-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20201230T223732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T223820Z UID:7540-1611259200-1611266400@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Thursday Sessions :: LIVE in the Roots with rapper\, Brand X DESCRIPTION:Our Thursday Sessions are special showcase performances with local and emerging NGA artists and musicians; every show is $8 at the door. Call the store to purchase advance tickets. A venue like no other\, c’mon outta the city and into the mountains for a cozy\, safe\, and professionally-optimized acoustic space to hear original singers\, songwriters\, comedians\, and spoken word artists from the Roots’ stage. Some shows have craft beer and wine available for purchase as well as a supper plate created by local chefs.\n\nMasks required for entry.\n\n\nBrand X is a rapper\, singer\, and producer from the outskirts of Atlanta\, Georgia. His music centers on nerdy references\, lyrical acrobatics\, and talking about the human experience. He released his debut mixtape Sketchbook\, in the summer of 2017\, followed by Art Gallery in the fall of 2018. With popular songs such as Fresh\, Gameboy\, and Black Spiderman\, Brand X uses his energy and wordplay to ride to ride the flow of hisaudiences\, both in college campus performances and a Tiny Desk performance. Follow Brand X on all social media platforms\, and be on the lookout for merch rollouts and his upcoming album\, Young Phoenix. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/thursday-sessions-live-in-the-roots-with-rapper-brand-x LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BrandX_canopyandtheroots.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20201220T172830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T224636Z UID:7508-1611428400-1611439200@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:lighthearted :: fresh alternative LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE. \n“made up of members gracie huffman\, eliza huffman\, and win cawthorne\, “lighthearted” is an alternative band based in athens\, georgia. this trio pairs the soft dynamics and blended harmonies of eliza and gracie’s voices with the tuneful melodies of win’s electric guitar. twin sisters eliza and gracie have been playing music together since they can remember\, but the band officially formed in september of 2019 when they joined forces with win. since then\, they have played a variety of shows and released a 5 song ep that released in may of 2020.” \nIntimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush\, speakeasy-style\, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. \nDoors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. \nMasks are required for entry. \nWatch their video here. \nBUY TICKETS HERE. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/lighthearted-fresh-alternative-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/lighthearteded_canopyandtheroots2-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20201230T225437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T225437Z UID:7546-1612468800-1612476000@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Thursday Sessions :: LIVE in the Roots with Blues Artist\, Hughes Taylor DESCRIPTION:Our Thursday Sessions are special showcase performances with local and emerging NGA artists and musicians; every show is $8 at the door. Call the store for advance purchase. A venue like no other\, c’mon outta the city and into the mountains for a cozy\, safe\, and professionally-optimized acoustic space to hear original singers\, songwriters\, comedians\, and spoken word artists from the Roots’ stage. Some shows have craft beer and wine available for purchase as well as a supper plate created by local chefs. Doors open at 8:00pm; artist takes stage at 8:30pm.\n\nMasks required for entry.\n\nHughes Taylor is an energetic and ambitious blues artist from Macon\, Georgia. He is known for his impressive and accomplished guitar playing and unique electric style that infuses traditional blues roots with upbeat and fast-paced blues and classic rock.\n\nThe Hughes Taylor Band is a blues/rock power trio that is reminiscent of the Jimi Hendrix Experience\, Stevie Ray Vaughan\, and Cream. Following his successful first album Hear My Melody (2016)\, Hughes released his sophomore album Restless in May of 2018. You can find all of his music everywhere online and streamed via Spotify\, Pandora\, and more. Currently based in North Georgia\, Hughes and his band stay busy by playing shows all over Georgia.\n\n• World Songwriting Awards\, “Promise”- Best R&B Song\, Winter 2019\n• International Singer Songwriters Association\, “Just One Night”- Band Single of the Year (Gold)\, 2019\n• 1st Place Winner of the 2018 North Georgia’s Got Talent award. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/thursday-sessions-live-in-the-roots-with-blues-artist-hughes-taylor LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/hughestaylor_live_canopyandtheroots_02_21-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20201220T174555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201220T174651Z UID:7512-1612638000-1612648800@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Ben Bostick :: Indie-Music Awards Nominee (Country) LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE. \n“Ben’s way of sharing his pain is poetic and beautiful. Artists such as him are few and far between.”- Chris Keaton\, Country Music News International \n“Ben Bostick is an audacious\, trailblazing messenger with enough promise to bode a paradigm shift in modern music.”- Bylle Breaux Stasi\, National Rock Review \nBen Bostick is a South Carolina-raised\, Georgia-based outsider country singer-songwriter and one man band. His influences range from Johnny Cash and Bruce Springsteen to Otis Redding and Tommy Emmanuel. \nAfter leaving home for a decade of rambling and toiling at odd jobs\, Bostick blew into California and decided to try his hand busking on the Santa Monica Pier. To the great surprise of the former ranch hand and roofer\, Bostick found that he could make a living playing music. Ben saved his busking money and used it to record his debut EP\, My Country\, in 2016. No Depression says\, “he comes on like an unholy alliance of George Jones and Merle Haggard.” My Country was nominated for an Independent Music Award in the Roots/Country category. \nHis debut album\, Ben Bostick (2017)\, takes on a more progressive country tone\, recalling such artists as Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson\, and showcases his versatility as a songwriter. “This eponymous album is so well written that it is to look into the heart of the divine\, a true great\,” says Liverpool Sound & Vision. \nHellfire (2018)\, Bostick’s sophomore release\, is a collection of high energy songs written during his band’s yearlong weekly residency at The Escondite in downtown Los Angeles. It was during this residency that Bostick solidified the lineup in his band and set out to write material to suit the players and the venue. Lonesome Highway says\, “Bostick has a wicked & wry sense of looking at things and amidst a gumbo of Country\, Rockabilly\, Blues and Rock we are treated to plenty of drinkin’\, hard partying on Saturday nights\, lustful love flings\, poor boy messes and just downright bitter and mean men – loners set to do you harm.” \nSeptember 2019 brought Bostick and his family to Atlanta\, GA. Back in the beautiful southeast\, he plans to keep making music and playing 200+ shows a year. His latest album\, Among the Faceless Crowd\, was released on April 17\, 2020 to universal praise. The Daily vault says\, “”The haunted feel and moral complexity of these songs inevitably bring to mind Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska. It’s a point of comparison one should never make lightly\, but it’s merited here thanks to the exceptional craft and affecting power of Bostick’s songs.” \nIntimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush\, speakeasy-style\, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. \nDoors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. \nMasks are required for entry. \nWatch “No Show Blues” video here. \nBUY TICKETS HERE. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/7512 LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/benbostick_canopyandtheroots-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210208T213534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T213600Z UID:8171-1613070000-1613077200@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Healthy Relationships Night :: An Evening to Celebrate & Discuss Awareness DESCRIPTION:$5 at the door :: includes ONE raffle ticket\, additional raffle tickets available for $1 each \nJoin C+R and Rape Response for an evening of live music\, relationships presentation from Rape Response\, art display\, and COMEDIC performance from Jessica It’s All Good\, Thursday\, February 11th at 7:00pm. \nAbout Rape Response: \nSince 1988\, Rape Response has served as a system of support\, advocacy\, and education\, providing services to the community and survivors of sexual assault (ages 13 and older) while safeguarding the dignity of each person served. Our primary service area includes Dawson\, Forsyth\, Habersham\, Hall\, Lumpkin and White Counties in Georgia. \nAbout Jessica: \n“Jessica It’s All Good is a lady comedian from the South with a loud personality\, no shame\, and not a whole lot of inhibitions. She has rocked out places like The Comedy Zone\, Laughing Skull Lounge\, Uptown Comedy Club\, MadLife Stage & Studios\, Truman State University\, Spartanburg Methodist College\, State University of New York College at Geneseo\, Emory University\, and many more. In 2014 she won her first comedy competition and received the 1st place prize of The Rev’d Up Comedy Jam Contest. She went on to perform in other competitions and was a semi-finalist in the 2014 Atlanta’s Top Comic Comedy Contest. In 2015 she took her comedy special: “Memoirs of a Supermodel Princess Clown to The Complex Theatre in Hollywood\, CA. In 2020\, Jessica produced her new\, race related\, comedy special: “WE’RE ALL CHOCOLATE\,” with the support of several donors. In 2021 it was nominated for “Mind-Blowing Comedy” For Comedic Writing Of The Year in the Writing/Adaptations category of The Young-Howze Theatre Awards. Whether she is traveling\, performing locally\, or online\, Jessica keeps the energy high and the laughs flowing. Her comedy will go down in history as comedy for positivity and change\, and she’ll keep it clean while on the way.“ URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/healthy-relationships-night-an-evening-event-to-celebrate-discuss LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:comedy,music,workshop/class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/HealthyRelationshipsDay2_canopyandtheroots-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20201220T174912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201220T174913Z UID:7516-1613242800-1613253600@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Jorge Valenzuela :: Classically-Trained Lyric Tenor LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE. \nA classically trained lyric tenor\, Jorge Valenzuela has had the privilege to study voice under Jazz great Dee Knapp for many years. His influences are all over the place… Chris Cornell\, Robert Plant\, Stevie Wonder\, Phil Collins\, Chino\, Sting\, Chris Stapleton\, Steve Perry\, Lionel Ritchie\, Sade\, etc… \nJorge has toured extensively as a front man for many years. He was able to develop the stage presence and charisma that fuel his sets today. He played from NYC to South Beach playing all-original music and sharing the stage with many national acts including 311\, Sevendust\, Quiet Riot \, Ace Frehley\, Zach Wilde\, and Kings X and played many Atlanta venues including the Tabernacle\, The Buckhead Theatre\, Center Stage\, Masquerade and the Dogwood festival. \nIntimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush\, speakeasy-style\, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. \nDoors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. \nMasks are required for entry. \nBUY TICKETS HERE. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/jorge-valenzuela-classically-trained-lyric-tenor-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/jorgeval_canopyandtheroots_02_21-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20201230T225644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T225856Z UID:7549-1613678400-1613685600@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Thursday Sessions :: LIVE in the Roots with Psychedelic Rockers\, CAM and His Dam Jam Band DESCRIPTION:Our Thursday Sessions are special showcase performances with local and emerging NGA artists and musicians; every show is $8 at the door. Call the store for advance purchase. A venue like no other\, c’mon outta the city and into the mountains for a cozy\, safe\, and professionally-optimized acoustic space to hear original singers\, songwriters\, comedians\, and spoken word artists from the Roots’ stage. Some shows have craft beer and wine available for purchase as well as a supper plate created by local chefs. Doors open at 8:00pm; artist takes stage at 8:30pm.\n\nMasks required for entry.\n\nFollowing a SOLD-out first-ever Thursday Sessions with us\, Cam and His DJB are the real deal. Coming in from Athens\, GA\, the energy they bring will have everyone dancing. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/thursday-sessions-live-in-the-roots-with-psychedelic-rockers-cam-and-his-dam-jam-band LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/camandhisdamjamband_canopyandtheroots_02_21-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T230000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20201220T175231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201220T175332Z UID:7519-1614452400-1614466800@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:CHANTAE Cann :: Exploratory Sounds of Jazz with the Feel Good Vibes of Soul LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE. \nChantae Cann is the charismatic influence with a voice that transcends through time. With the release of her debut album “Journey to Golden” in March 2016 at #1 on the iTunes Jazz Charts and #7 on the Jazz Billboard Charts. \nChantae Cann’s second studio album (Sol Empowered) released on October 13\, 2017 earned the #8 spot on the Jazz Billboard Charts. \nInfluences like Bobby McFerrin\, Haitus Kyote\, Chaka Khan and countless others help shape the sounds that you hear throughout her music. Chantae’s music blends the exploratory sounds of Jazz with the feel good vibes of Soul\, which makes for a mixture that is quite enticing. It is her heart’s desire to simply inspire\, uplift and encourage the lives of others through music. \nSol Empowered finds the artist in a positive space\, as Ms. Cann states she has most recently been inspired in the areas of knowing\, valuing and appreciating her own self-worth\, and she desires to motivate others to do the same. \nSol Empowered further solidifies Chantae’s signature sound while referencing the comforting sounds from her first album\, Journey To Golden. Lyrically\, this is a love letter from Chantae to her listeners with an in depth look at her evolution as an artist\, and most importantly who she has come to be as a person. Sol Empowered is intentional and deliberate\, yet free-spirited. \nChantae is not a novice to the industry. She has been blessed to travel the world as a background vocalist (10+ years) with P.J. Morton\, Gramps Morgan\, and most notably India Arie. She’s had the tremendous honor of collaborating with artists/bands such as\, Snarky Puppy\, Jonathan McReynolds and The Foreign Exchange. \nIntimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush\, speakeasy-style\, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. \nTWO shows: \nFirst Show: Doors open at 7:00pm\, show starts at 7:30pm; Second Show: Doors open at 9:00pm\, show starts at 9:30pm. Balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. \nMasks are required for entry. \nSee video “Craters” here. \nBUY TICKETS HERE. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/chantae-cann-exploratory-sounds-of-jazz-with-the-feel-good-vibes-of-soul-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/chantaecann_canopyandtheroots-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210206T170609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210206T173708Z UID:8145-1614888000-1614895200@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Thursday Sessions with Ryan Little Eagle :: country blended with Native-American flute DESCRIPTION:Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room\, the Roots\, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 8:00pm; show starts at 8:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music. \nTickets are $8\, available at the door only. Call ahead to purchase/reserve tickets. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/thursday-sessions-with-ryan-little-eagle-country-blended-with-native-american-flute LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ryanlittleeagle_canopyandtheroots-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20201220T175702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201220T175702Z UID:7523-1615057200-1615068000@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:MIDWELL Band :: Multi-genre Fusion\, Rock n' Roll from Atlanta LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE. \nMIDWELL. is a rock + roll band based out of Atlanta\, Georgia that brings a unique sound to every live performance they’re a part of. Fusing together diverse influences from country to punk\, MIDWELL. brings depth + soul to their music\, along with an energy that is unmatched. \nIntimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush\, speakeasy-style\, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. \nDoors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. \nMasks are required for entry. \nSee their video “Moving On” here. \nBUY TICKETS HERE. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/midwell-band-multi-genre-fusion-rock-n-roll-from-atlanta-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/midwell_canopyandtheroots-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210206T161733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210206T161733Z UID:8128-1615662000-1615672800@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Reverend Hylton :: Americana Singer/Songwriter/Storyteller LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets HERE. \nConnect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room\, the Roots\, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music. \nReverend Hylton is an Americana Singer/Songwriter out of Atlanta but truly calling the road his home. He is currently touring the nation with his songs of relatable tales of life experiences. Heartbreak\, addiction and traveling are the substance of his melodic musical\, lyrical and vocal writings. \nFrom the stage to the crowd\, a real performance is heard. Real words from real experiences make for an authentic time shared by both The Reverend and the crowd. \nCatch Reverend Hylton’s stories from touring in his van and living the Vanlife. The pandemic changed the course of his music from playing 200 shows a year all over the country\, to being halted and stationary. But he’s been anything but sitting still and he’s released a new album “Leave the Door Open” that shouldn’t be missed. Check it out on Spotify or any major music app. As always\, his music\, his songwriting is as authentic as Justin is himself. Come out and listen to the stories\, new and old as he makes a stop in your town. \nGeneral Admission $12; beer and wine available for purchase through partnership with local brewery & winery; coffee + dessert upstairs in the Canopy. \nPurchase tickets HERE. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/reverend-hylton-americana-singer-songwriter-storyteller-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/RevHyltonPort_canopy_poster3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210206T171211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T155045Z UID:8148-1616097600-1616104800@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Thursday Sessions with Okay Kenedi LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room\, the Roots\, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 8:00pm; show starts at 8:30pm; balcony seating available for members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music. \nTurning honesty into sonically bright tunes\, Okay Kenedi bends the indie-pop genre over guitar-heavy melodies and danceable moods. Based out of metro-Atlanta\, the 2019 start-up is fronted by Kenedi Griffis (vocals) and held together rhythmically by Sarah Dickerson (drums) and Micayla Wise (bass). \nTogether\, the trio released their first single “Playing Games” under their short-term name Kenedi. in late 2019. After rebranding under Okay Kenedi\, acoustic story-teller “God of Jacob” showcased their musical diversity in early 2020. Their debut album\, Drive My Car\, boldly expresses a full-bodied mixture of pop-rock and wonky pop\, co-produced with Cory and Julia Shuman (Little Bird Big Sound) in Savannah\, GA. Catch their newest release\, “Last Night in London” on all major music apps.\n \nTickets at the door\, $8. Call the store for advance purchase. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/thursday-sessions-with-okay-kenedi-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/okaykenedi_canopyandtheroots_march182021-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210206T163411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210206T163501Z UID:8134-1617476400-1617487200@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:John Eason :: country simple LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets HERE. \nConnect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room\, the Roots\, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music. \n“I’m just a small town Father\, Veteran and Gypsy brought up on gospel and country music. I was born in the small town of Minden in Louisiana and lived in Cotton Valley\, raised on good manners\, good food and good music\, my family sang gospel all over the place and I always dreamed of being up on stage. Now I can’t say its all gospel cause Honky Tonks and Neon run through my veins I’ve always felt the draw of the stage there listening to the crowd and the clinking of the glasses! \nI took some detours on my way to my music dreams and pursued another passion of mine as a chef\, I attended culinary school and worked in the food industry which I love. My grandmother and mom taught me to cook growing up and I love making good food for people. I try and combine this passion with my music these days with my own BBQ Sauce Renegade BBQ. I lost a bakery during hurricane Katrina while I was in Mississippi which led me to the Military. I spent 8 years with the Air Force and 5 deployments overseas\, I truly loved my time and the brothers and sisters I met there. I get asked all the time whether it was bad overseas and of course there were horrible times but I believe in finding the joy and beauty in all situations. One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been was a snowed in valley in Kabul Afghanistan. One of my biggest passions comes from that time in the military\, I suffer with PTSD and I pour that into my music one of my first songs I released “Gun From My Hands” is all about it and the scars you can’t see. I hope I can bring more awareness to PTSD and help my brothers and sisters who suffer like me. \nMusic has always had my heart\, the only thing that has more of it are my daughters Elli Mae and Calli Grace. I could never shake off the nagging feeling I wasn’t doing what I needed to be doing when I wasn’t pursuing my music\, So I packed up sold everything and came down to Nashville to chase my dreams. My Gypsy soul loved selling everything and packing up a $750 pickup truck that wouldn’t reverse and moving to a town where I knew no one! I’ve always been able to as my friends say make friends with a rock so when I got here I wasted no time. Found a job at family owned restaurant called Courtney’s to keep a roof over my head as well fellow Brother in Arms Glen Hanks to live with. I’m always blown away by the amount of talent in Nashville and I’ve met some great songwriters who helped me find my way\, Bill Wolfenbarger has been a constant sounding board and I even had the chance to shake the hand of Whispering Bill Anderson. One of my biggest goals has been to find my sound to put the music in my head out in the world\, my influences are Lynyrd Skynyrd\, Johhny Cash\, Hank Jr\, Waylon Jennings and so many more. Thanks to some great musican and cowriters (which you can find on my Music Family Page) I’ve started to find that sound and I’m beyond thankful to them for that. \nI get asked all the time what my goals in pursuing music are\, am I hear to be famous? Honestly I’m here to pour out the music from my soul and hope it connects with the people who need it. Some folks call my music Country\, some Outlaw Country and some Southern Rock; I call it real and that’s the kinda music I wanna make!” \nSee his video\, “Sing me Back”. \nPurchase tickets HERE. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/john-eason-country-simple-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JohnEason_april2_2021_canopyandtheroots.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210206T172937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210206T173857Z UID:8154-1618516800-1618524000@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Thursday Sessions with singer-songwriter\, Josephine Johnson DESCRIPTION:Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room\, the Roots\, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 8:00pm; show starts at 8:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music. Tickets are $8 at the door; call the store for advance purchase.\n \nJosephine Johnson is an artist unafraid to live out her dreams. Her brand of soulful\, earthy\, and transcendent folk feels tender\, coming close-to-the-skin\, while at the same time clearly dredged from the depths. Her voice is vulnerable yet powerful\, reminiscent of the that all-in heart of Janis Joplin\, but with a refinement that sets Johnson’s voice apart.  Johnson knows who she is. Her music presents herself and ideas with a calm strength – like someone who has spent long hours on the road alone\, working problems and dreams into convictions. You can feel it in her voice. \nJohnson was born in rural Greentown\, Indiana and raised singing in church and school musicals. The first of her entire family to go to college\, she attended Savannah College of Art and Design\, then went on to earn a master’s degree in English on scholarship from Humboldt State University. Johnson learned to play ukulele and guitar while at SCAD\, where she also began writing her own music. It wasn’t until after her masters and a career in teaching English that she returned to her true calling. “I realized I couldn’t do both – that there was no way to pursue music as a career while at the same time working on film production or teaching English. It became clear to me a bit later in life that I had to choose what I wanted.” Now fully in control of her own developing musical career\, Johnson says she wouldn’t change it for the world – not her past education\, nor her choices leading up to now\, nor her present life as a singer-songwriter constantly on the road. “I’m single\, I do this all by myself. I’m the booker\, I’m the roadie\, I’m the writer\, I’m the singer… and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” \nJohnson’s breakthrough album\, The Spark (2018)—arranged by famed producer John Vanderslice and keys player Rob Shelton—features eight tracks that blend soul\, country\, and folk into a cohesive\, earnest\, and elaborately beautiful album. \nHer latest EP Double High Five (2021) is a unique release in that it dips her folkie compositions in the otherworldly atmospherics of multi-instrumentalist Andrew Sovine (Ashley McBryde\, Fox Brothers\, Alice Wallace) who arranged\, co-produced\, and played electric guitar\, omnichord\, and slide guitar on the 6-song EP. \nThe Spark \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeHf-x4IyOg\n\nReclaiming My Time\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v89AwBsEeDE\n\nFB: @JosephineJohnsonMusic\nIG: @Josephine.Johnson\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A7dfROH9Cs3XMhlr7hkLL\nBandcamp: https://josephinejohnsonsings.bandcamp.com/album/the-spark\n\nwww.josephinejohnsonsings.com URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/thursday-sessions-with-singer-songwriter-josephine-johnson LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/josephinejohnson_april152021_canopyandtheroots-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210206T170109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210206T170110Z UID:8142-1618689600-1618696800@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Malachi Mills :: Singer-Songwriter with Soul-R&B LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets HERE. \nConnect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room\, the Roots\, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music. \nListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5B9BA0oPPVm56ftEzkPXWw \nhttp://malachimills.com \nGrowing up leading music in his local church\, Malachi Mills took up a love for Motown & soul music which then in 2015 led to his role of lead Singer/writer of the ATL pop/soul band\, “Whispering Gypsies.” Malachi then spent the next two years gaining live experience playing shows at venues such as GA Theatre\, City Winery\, Eddies Attic\, and many other reputable venues. He released his first public work as an artist in 2017\, a 5 song EP entitled “Lose It.” Malachi now continues to perform\, produce\, and write a wide variety of pop and gospel music. Although currently focusing on his career as a writer\, Malachi continues to play Solo and full band shows\, writers showcases\, and private events all around the South East. \nPerforming at venues such as Hard Rock ATL\, City Winery\, Eddies Attic\, GA Theatre and many other venues in the south east\, Malachi has spent the past four years gaining live experience\, taking any opportunity to grow his craft. Along this journey\, Malachi has written and published 10 songs across various listening platforms. \nActing as lead singer and songwriter of the band “Whispering Gypsies\,” Malachi wrote and published the 5 song EP entitled “LOSE IT.” After two years of touring with WG\, Malachi has gained a sharper focus on collaborating with other artists and expanding himself as a writer. “Melodii Creative\,” a most recent pop/R&B project has inspired a completely different avenue of writing along with his “Singer/Songwriter” youtube channel which is a raw\, acoustic look at many of his original works. \nWatch his video cover of “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac. \nPurchase tickets HERE. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/malachi-mills-singer-songwriter-with-soul-rb-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/malachimills_april1721_canopyandtherotos.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210416T203721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T121222Z UID:8745-1619895600-1619906400@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Erin Kirby + Elijah Ensor :: Heartfelt\, Soul-Tinged Pop LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets here. \nConnect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room\, the Roots\, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music. \nElijah Ensor is a Georgia artist. His smooth tone\, poignant lyrics\, and captivating smile will grab anyone’s attention. Elijah blends R&B with a hint of pop. His showmanship is beyond compare. He has performed at numerous venues across the United States and opened for Dani Leigh (Def Jam). He has been working on finalizing his EP while releasing singles. His latest release “Move” is garnering the attention of not only industry officials but individuals alike. He also loves giving back to his community and serving as a mentor to young athletes as he was an all star Lacrosse player. \nErin Kirby: \nBlending heartfelt\, soul-tinged lyrics with dance-infused pop\, Erin Kirby creates music that explores the full intensity of human emotions. Kirby has been singing since before she could read. The Atlanta based artist is no stranger to the music scene. Recently she finished in the top sixty of American Idol season 18. Erin also was part of Showtime at the Apollo with Steve Harvey at age 13. Erin also had the opportunity to perform with one of her mentors Jessie J at her Atlanta concert. \nErin has most recently been writing and releasing original music gaining millions of streams on all platforms. She is also an advocate for community service and has earned over 1500 hours of service. \nPurchase tickets here. \nSee “BAD LUCK” official music video ft. Zac Lawson. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/erin-kirby-elijah-ensor-heartfelt-soul-tinged-pop-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/erinkirby_Canopyandtheroots_may12021-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T203000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20200901T154510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T155640Z UID:5434-1620156600-1620160200@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:postponed to next week* PRAISE Night :: please note new time 7:30PM DESCRIPTION: URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/praise-night-please-note-new-time-730pm-2021-05-04 CATEGORIES:music,praise END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210206T173458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210206T174300Z UID:8158-1620331200-1620338400@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Thursday Sessions with multi-genre singer-songwriters\, RUN KATIE RUN DESCRIPTION:Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room\, the Roots\, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 8:00pm; show starts at 8:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music. Tickets are $10 at the door; call the store for advance purchase. \n\nWhat do these three words mean? As the music world will soon learn\, a lot more than you might think. \nThey’re the name of a song — an urgent summons to a young girl\, to run not from danger but toward adventure. They’re the name of a band — one of the few new bands in recent memory that can rock multiple genres\, flaunt resonant harmonies\, and showcase a dynamic lead vocalist whose passion and power demand attention. \nBut there’s another meaning. It’s the inner whisper heard or maybe felt by that vocalist\, Kate Coleman\, that beckoned toward a life where hard work promised independence\, where the best way to express herself was by calling her own shots. \nThat song would surface on her first solo album\, Past.  Already Kate had forged a unique style\, inspired by artists as diverse as Patsy Cline\, Janis Joplin\, Dolly Parton\, and the trio known then as the Dixie Chicks. Each had walked that path that would follow\, leading to that place where emotion\, honesty\, and freedom come together. \nHer journey continues with Running On Love\, featuring the latest music from Run Katie Run. It winds through the restless drive\, complex emotions\, and exhilarating key changes of “15 Minutes\,” travels between the candor and yearning of “Kinda Hoping\,” explores the bitter commentary of “No Way Out\,” riding a current of tight rhythm\, and summits at Kate’s climactic — and frankly stunning — high note in “Running On Love” builds toward an explosive ending. She lays down the law to an irresolute lover on “Stay Or Leave\,” amidst blazing fills and solo breaks from her musicians. And “Stolen Time” confirms Run Katie Run’s ascension as one of today’s best harmony bands. \nWhile Kate is quick to share credit with her bandmates\, the fact is that Run Katie Run centers on her singing\, writing\, and presence. Its story\, then\, traces back to Buffalo\, New York\, her hometown. Her gifts first surfaced through dance. “It was my heart and soul\,” she affirms. “I was sure I was going to be a dancer. Music was just a fun thing for me. \n\n\nBut there were signs that her interests would change. In Kate’s freshman year\, when the time came for her high school’s annual Anything Goes talent show\, her mother suggested that she set aside her dancing and try doing a vocal number instead. \n“She really pushed me hard\,” Kate recalls\, with a smile. “So I did ‘Big Deal’ by Leann Rimes. I don’t think anybody knew I listened to country music let alone sang. But everybody was so impressed! They made me feel like a rock star. From that point\, I was like\, ‘Oh\, okay. I think I get it.’” \nAlthough she would immerse herself in the dance program at Buffalo State College\, music won her allegiance by her senior year. “A couple of my professors were planning on giving me a big feature role in the annual dance concert\,” she remembers. “I think they had high hopes for me. So they were heartbroken when I didn’t do the show. I mean\, dance will always be a part of me. I even have a dance floor in my dining room! But a gut feeling told me then that it was time to choose music.” \nBefore graduating with a degree in dance and communications in 2011\, Kate had joined her first band. Known as Naughty Dawg\, they played cover songs at bars and parties\, where she built her stage chops. Through playing music\, Kate met her husband\, Corey Coleman\, and as their relationship blossomed\, they started playing as a duo throughout the Buffalo area as Kate and Corey. It didn’t take long to realize that they had something special but that it needed to be transplanted to a market where they could earn the recognition they deserved. \n\n\n“Buffalo was a great place\, but as far as doing original music goes\, there wasn’t a whole lot of possibility there\,” Kate explains. “On top of that\, we wanted the whole lifestyle. We wanted to be in a van\, going from city to city in the South because the weather would be more agreeable for that. We thought about moving to Austin for a minute. But because my older sister lives in Georgia\, I was like\, ‘Why don’t we check out Atlanta? There are 40 cities within a three-and-a-half hour radius. We can tour small.” \nSo they made the move. Soon their calendar filled with bookings at clubs and corporate events. They even tried their luck at a national talent search\, the Country Showdown (hosted by Jewel at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium)\, and finished in second place in the final round. More significantly\, at an open mic one night in Georgia\, they were so impressed by a trio called Highbeams. They became mutual admirers and close friends over the next several years\, so it was no surprise that Kate recruited guitarist/banjo player Adam Pendlington\, bassist Stephen Quinn\, and drummer Ian Pendlington to play on her solo album\, Past. Corey played guitar and recorded the album. Then\, as offers started coming in to play at clubs and festivals\, Kate made them an offer that\, luckily\, they couldn’t refuse. \n“I asked\, ‘Can you guys play with me?’” she says. “‘You know the songs already. And we have so much fun just being in a room together. Would you be into keeping this going as a five-piece?’ I wasn’t thinking that this would be my band\, with them backing me up. I was like\, ‘We all write. We all play. We all sing. We can all contribute.’ It was the guys who said\, ‘We’d love to do this\, although it really should be your thing.’ And it was Adam who said\, ‘It should be called Run Katie Run.’” \n\n\nTheir union was kismet. “They never make me feel limited\,” Kate points out. ‘They don’t make me pigeonhole myself or hold me back or tell me\, ‘That’s not country enough\,’ or ‘We need to stick with this.’ Who needs that? Because as long as it’s us making the music\, we’re gonna sound like us.’” \nWhich leads to another truth behind the name of this band. With these five talents combined\, they’ve come a long way in a short time. But there’s still a long path ahead\, with countless opportunities to create and entertain and fulfill their promise. \n\nhttps://www.runkatierun.com/ \n“15 Minutes” (studio demo): \nhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/jw78iinjbef55zm/15%20Minutes%20mp3.mp3?dl=0 \n“Nothing At All” Live in the Studio: \nhttps://youtu.be/1EFFLY-0umk \n“Stay or Leave” Live at EOP Red Clay Music Foundry: \nhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/om8iodj39rkptbx/21.%20Stay%20or%20Leave.mp3?dl=0 URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/thursday-sessions-with-run-katie-run LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Run-Katie-Run_may62021_canopyandtheroots-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210318T195228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T140451Z UID:8707-1621540800-1621548000@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Thursday Sessions with Betsy Franck :: Americana-Blues LIVE in the Roots Canopy + the Roots DESCRIPTION:Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room\, the Roots\, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 8:00pm; show starts at 8:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music. \nTickets available at the door or call the store for advance purchase. OR PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.\n \nBetsy Franck is a soulful Americana Blues singer\, songwriter\, guitarist\, festival thrower\, people connecter. Most recently settling in the North GA mountains\, Betsy spent four years in Nashville TN\, and over a decade in Athens\, GA.\, performing and recording 5 studio albums. Franck has shared the stage with a long list of musical favorites from Loretta Lynn to John Popper to Lucinda Williams. Her latest EP recorded at Southern Ground Studios in the heart of Nashville\, features (4) singles that can be found as they are released on her website www.betsyfranck.com . URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/thursday-sessions-with-betsy-franck-americana-blues-live-in-the-roots-canopy-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/betsyfranck_canopyandtherootsMay20.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210318T192517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T192629Z UID:8704-1621710000-1621720800@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Cam and His Dam Jam Band\, with Drew Thomas :: A TWO-HOUR psychedelic-rock Jam Sesh. DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets here. \nConnect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room\, the Roots\, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music. \nFollowing two SOLD-out shows with us\, Cam and His DJB are the real deal. Coming in from Athens\, GA\, the energy they bring will have everyone dancing. \nPurchase tickets here. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/cam-and-his-dam-jam-band-with-drew-thomas-a-two-hour-psychedelic-rock-jam-sesh LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/camandhisdamjamband_canopyandtheroots_may2021-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210406T191824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T191825Z UID:8738-1623524400-1623535200@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Southern-Gothic Americana :: Blood on the Harp LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS HERE. \nListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5XFLHQCs22vPdMixs6EqOr \nCheck out their May livestream for C+R here: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWGKz3rnH-E&t=807s \nHailing from Atlanta\, GA\, Blood On the Harp bills themselves as simply Songs about Death. This macabre musical outfit creates a sound that harkens to an antique era of American music\, with lush string arrangements that drift into rich gothic terrain. Every musical measure embraces traditional mountain music’s rustic sounds\, steeped in cautionary tales of murder\, deceit\, and the devil himself. Backed by punk rock\, jazz\, classical violin\, and outlaw influences\, BOTH brings out the call of the grave. Combined\, this band is a solemn turn of the century gospel melody with a modern day string band fusion. \nIntimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush\, speakeasy-style\, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. \nMask up to get down. Craft beer and wine available for purchase. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/southern-gothic-americana-blood-on-the-harp-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/bloodontheharp_live_canopyandtheroots_06.12.21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210206T162211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T213020Z UID:8131-1624129200-1624140000@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Lola Cole :: soul + jazz LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets HERE. \nConnect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room\, the Roots\, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Masks are NOT required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music. \nAtlanta-local\, Lola Cole’s voice and her music hearkens back to the soul music of the 60’s and 70’s with an earthy\, rich and vibrant voice like that of Nina Simone\, Tina Turner\, Neneh Cherry and Chaka Khan. Prepare to be moved\, both spirit and heart\, by her passionate voice.\nSee her “Bitter Cold Nights” video. \nPurchase tickets HERE. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/lola-cole-soul-jazz-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/lola-cole_canopyandtheroots.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210503T163219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T200249Z UID:8807-1624564800-1624572000@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Thursday Sessions with JESS JOCOY :: atmospheric-americana LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.\nConnect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room\, the Roots\, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 8:00pm; show starts at 8:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are NOT required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant) evening of live music. Tickets are available at the door\, online\, or call the store for advance purchase.\nJess Jocoy makes atmospheric Americana for rainy days and twilight hours. It’s an ethereal sound with organic roots\, anchored by a longtime love of country music\, a storyteller’s nuanced delivery\, and a folksinger’s finesse. A sound that blurs the lines between genres\, creating its own blend of twang and texture along the way.\nRaised two hours south of Seattle\, Jess grew up beneath the drizzling skies and lush landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. “I’m a mountain girl at heart\,” she says\, nodding to the scenery that shaped albums like her acclaimed debut\, Such a Long Way\, and its 2021 follow-up\, Brighter Eyes\, with the woozy\, watercolored beauty of her native Washington. She created both records in her adopted hometown of Nashville\, a city whose songwriters had first captivated her attention as a child. Morning after morning\, a young Jess would listen to records by Alan Jackson\, Miranda Lambert\, and Shania Twain on her way to school\, building the foundation for the unique sound — a blend of northwestern and southeastern influences — that would eventually take her across America. \nJess’ cross-country travels were brought to a stop in 2020\, when the Covid-19 pandemic halted her touring career. At the time\, she was riding a wave of critical acclaim for Such a Long Way\, a debut album inspired by grief\, gratitude\, the loss of her father\, and the love of creating music. No Depression hailed the record’s “insightful\, open-hearted songs” and “smooth blend of traditional country and folk sounds\,” while American Songwriter praised the “mournful effervescence” of songs like “The Ballad of Two Lovers.” The iconic radio station WSM\, home to the Grand Ole Opry since 1925\, made Jess their “Artist of the Week\,” and her music even made its way onto national television\, where she performed “Easy” during an episode of NBC’s Songland. Those childhood dreams of making her mark in the same town as her musical heroes had finally started to come true\, only to be postponed by a disease that sent the entire world indoors.\nBrighter Eyes was created during those long months spent inside. It’s a self-produced EP about perspective\, filled with songs that explore new storytelling techniques while doubling down on Jess Jocoy’s glimmering sound. She relishes a break from the rat race with the title track\, whose cinematic arrangement makes room for waltzing percussion\, swooning pedal steel\, and contributions from harmonica legend Mickey Raphael. “Constellations” finds her delivering a breezy blast of front-porch folk\, while “Winter” weaves her voice between clouds of reverb and Telecaster guitar. On “Mansion on a Hill\,” she even delivers a nostalgic love song from a husband’s viewpoint. “Just because you’re a woman\, you don’t have to sing about love only from a woman’s perspective\,” she says of the latter song\, whose gender-flipping narration recalls John Prine’s “Angel From Montgomery.” “A great story can be told by anybody.” \nJess Jocoy knows a thing or two about great stories. She’s been writing them for years\, mixing autobiography with richly-imagined fiction\, gluing the whole thing together with a voice that’s every bit as evocative as her songwriting. Brighter Eyes begins a new chapter in her own story\, marking the spot where Jess learned to savor the present while pushing forward toward a better future. \n“I’ve learned how to say\, “It’s ok to have moments of rest\,'” she says. “It doesn’t lessen your ambition. Once I finally wrapped my head around that idea\, I started to see the world with brighter eyes and a new perspective. I started to see music itself in a different light.” \nWith Brighter Eyes\, Jess Jocoy shines on. \n\nWebsite: https://jessjocoy.com\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessjocoy/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjocoymusic/\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LgbXi2f45Xd50VqCPs6Qs?si=WoBVZvqaSJCCETqFPsZt8Q \nLive performance: “Castles Made of Sand” (live at Bluebird Cafe)\nAcoustic Video: “Hope (Such A Long Way)”\n\n—\nSTREAMING:\nTidal – Rising: Folk (Somebody Somewhere) + Cover Feature\nNo Depression – Best Albums of April 2020 (Existential Crossroads)\nDittyTV – Ditty Dozen\n\nAmerican Songwriter “The Ballad of Two Lovers” Track Premiere: “…[the song] has a kind of mournful effervescence as it examines some of the hardest emotions to endure (and the hope that can still exist in the most difficult times). …a moving tribute to love’s dysfunction\, and it shows that something beautiful can still come out of even such a sad situation.”\nAmerican Songwriter “One [Wo]man Band: Coping with COVID-19 Fallout” Essay by Jess Jocoy\n \nGlide Magazine Full Album Stream Premiere:“With its rootsy and heartfelt blend of Americana\, folk and country\, the album finds Jocoy using music to explore what it means to find your place and purpose in the world. …With a powerful voice and an old soul that can be heard in her lyrics\, Jocoy lets her own life experiences transpire to the music\, which itself can veer from sparse and twangy rock… to quiet folk… to big sweeping soul… and bluesy\, poignant roots music… Throughout the album we hear an artist who balances serious songwriting chops with a commanding\, confident voice. …Such a Long Way is an exciting collection of songs from an artist we will undoubtedly be hearing more from in the future.” \n \nNo Depression Album Review: “Jess Jocoy Sings Plainly and Poignantly on Debut Such A Long Way”\n \nThe Boot “Love Her Wild” Track Premiere: “… the slow-burning ode to strong women everywhere.” \n \nAmericana Highways: “Aching to Feel Alive” Track + Lyric Video Premiere & Album Review:“Jocoy sings in a voice that is pure and pretty. She also has the ability to tell a story that makes you feel like you are right there experiencing the same emotions as the narrators of these tales… It’s hard not to be moved… profound… earnest… Seemingly without any effort\, she creates songs that have universal appeal.”\n\nAlan Cackett Album Review: “An artist of fierce originality and charisma\, Jess Jocoy is a dynamic singer and equally memorable songwriter\, her soulful vocals and descriptive lyrics excel… it’s just blissful\, ethereal and so brutally honest. …Jess Jocoy embraces the darker\, more sombre aspects of country and Americana. Filled with raw emotion\, intricate guitar melodies and soulful vocals\, her impassioned creations are a joy for your ears to behold. She delivers her songs of heartbreak\, desire\, loss and liberation as if her life depends upon it.”\n \nAdditional Press:\nAntimusic.com \nAdobe & Teardrops podcast mention\nAmericana Music Association social media post + “AMA This Week in Americana” email mention (New Music Friday)\nExclusive Magazine Album Review\n100% Rock Magazine “Dirty Dozen”\nHighwire Daze Interview\nHometown Country Music Q&A\n \nSuch A Long Way was recorded by musicians: Will Kimbrough (Emmylou Harris)\, Rob Crowell (Midland\, Deer Tick)\, Michael Rinne (Miranda Lambert)\, and Juan Solorzano (Molly Parden\, Becca Mancari)\nPast gigs of note include:\n– 2019 Contestant on NBC hit-series Songland(ep103)\n– 2019 AmericanaFest official showcasing artist\n– 2019: was invited to play Nashville’s historic Bluebird Cafe three times (2 Sunday Spotlight full-band showcases + 1 Writers Round hosted by Musicians Corner)\n– 2018 Winner of the nationwide Uber Music Movers competition \n\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/jess-jocoy-atmospheric-americana-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/jessjocoy_Canopyandtheroots_june2421-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210525T161305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T231721Z UID:9022-1624734000-1624744800@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Lauren Anderson :: Gritty Blues-Rock LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:Get TICKETS here.\nIntimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush\, speakeasy-style\, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the all-original songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. \nDoors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating with table service available for add-on; table seating with limited availablity on main floor. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. \nLAUREN ANDERSON\n\nLauren Anderson isn’t shy about sharing her influences. Indeed\, there have been any number of classic and contemporary artists that have left an indelible impression on the musical mantra she’s pursued over the course of her career — Bonnie Raitt\, Etta James\, Eva Cassidy\, Nina Simone\, Whitney Houston\, Beyonce\, and the Pointer Sisters\, among them. Yet\, at the same time\, Anderson isn’t bound to any particular parameters. Instead she’s managed to incorporate those influences into a pursuit of her own passion. It’s a musical journey that continues to flourish\, bringing her growing recognition as a celebrated singer and songwriter with her own contemporary credence.\n\nThat trajectory has accelerated rapidly over the course of the past seven years with the release of three EPs — Do & Hope\, The Game and Won’t Stay Down — and her first full-length album\, 2015’s Truly Me. In the meantime\, the accolades have kept coming. She was named the 2015 Female Vocalist of the Year by the Midwest Music Awards\, took a first-place finish in the 2018 Wing Dang Doodle Competition and watched with pride as The Game became entrenched in the Top 50 of the Billboard Blues chart five weeks in a row.\n\nThe press took notice as well. Blues Blast Magazine described said of her\, “Lauren has a strong voice with touch of grit.” Rhythm & Booze noted that she has “ a fabulous powerhouse voice you can’t ignore.”  Another publication noted: ”With one foot planted in the territory of her influences and the other pointed in an unexplored direction\, she straddles the border between blues\, soul\, and guitar-driven rock & roll\, finding her own sound somewhere in the middle.”\n\nMeanwhile\, Anderson’s expanded her following while continuing to reap that critical acclaim. A determined dynamo of a performer adept at both blues and ballads\, she’s ready to add to those accolades with her upcoming album Love On the Rocks\, her most fully realized effort to date. Self-produced and due for independent release this summer\, it will be preceded by four singles slated to appear each month prior to the entire album’s appearance in August — “Stand Still” (April)\, “Back to Chicago” (May)\, “Holdin’ Me Down” (June)\, and “Love On the Rocks” (July).  Each offering finds her expounding on the soulful\, seductive style that allows her to break down the boundaries between rock\, blues and classic R&B. Not surprisingly then\, the new album fully reflects her own singular sound\, courtesy of a varied set of songs that mostly draw from her own experience. Seven of the nine tracks were written during the pandemic\, when Anderson claims she wrote a song a day for three weeks in a row.\n\n“Keep On\,” the first of the singles\, is a wailing and riveting gospel-sounding entry. It was accompanied by a music video that included stark images of the pandemic: https://youtu.be/dMkF04TOUSo.\n\nShe describes the stoic yet soulful “Stand Still” as a more Americana-sounding song\, but the message resonates as well. “It’s about what it feels like when you’re stuck and not going anywhere\,” Anderson says. “Still\, that’s okay when you’re there with someone you love.” Anderson calls “Love on the Rocks\,” a co-write with Sandy Ramos and Laureen Smith\, a true collaborative effort. “I came up with the chorus\, but then I got stuck so I brought it to those two ladies and together we finished the song\,” she recalls. “Ironically\, this was the last song I chose to include on this album\, and when the band and I went into the studio\, we had yet to run through it together at that point. I wasn’t sure how it would sound with the full band\, but as soon as everyone started jamming on it\, it came alive. I chose to make it the title track\, and it quickly became one of my favorite songs on the album.”The subtle yet sensual “Holdin’ Me Down” falls under the category of a break-up song. “I sent my guys an acoustic version\, and when we got together to run through it before going into the studio\, Hutch\, my bassist\, came with this badass guitar part\,” Anderson explains. “It really solidifies the soulful 90’s-sounding R&B vibe that the song seemed to call for.”\n\nOther highlights include “Back to Chicago\,” a performance that combines Anderson’s robust vocals and a sassy\, soulful strut with some ripping fretwork from special guest and guitar great Mike Zito. “I’m Done” and “Just F***ing Begun” are propulsive rockers that allow the energy to soar into the stratosphere. On the other hand\, the easy sway of “The Way I Want” and the resilient resolve implied by “Your Turn” help provide a decided shift in tone and tempo.\n“This album is very true to me\,” Anderson reflects. “I was trying to consciously choose songs for this album that worked well together. I definitely feel like I pulled from some of my seminal influences and was able to find them a fit on each of these tunes.”More about Lauren Anderson:\n\nIt’s hardly surprisingly then that music has been a vital part of Anderson’s life since early on. Born in Chicago\, her interests were nourished by a family where music played an important part. She first delved into it at the age of eight when she began taking classical piano lessons. That\, in turn\, led her to sing in a choir and eventually undertake classical voice training while still in high school. After attaining a bachelors degree in music\, she earned a Masters Degree in Music Therapy from the University of Kansas.\n\nFollowing her graduation in 2012\, she became a music therapist\, working with children and at-risk youth. Yet while she relished the experience\, she began to realize that live performance was her true calling. She briefly considered becoming an opera singer\, but quickly decided that the world of popular music was more suited to her style. At first she performed solo\, but later she shared her talents with a band. Then\, after recording a pair of singles at the iconic Ocean Way Studio’s on Nashville’s famed Music Row\, she decided to make a permanent move from Kansas City to Music City in 2017. She now tours full time and continues to make music with an energy and enthusiasm that’s fully invested in the new album.\n\nLove on the Rocks — At a Glance:\n\nAll songs written by Lauren Anderson\n“Love on the Rocks” co-written by Sandy Ramos & Laureen Smith Produced by Lauren Anderson with assistance from the musicians and Taylor Lonardo\n\nRecorded at Taylor Lonardo Studios\nEngineered\, mixed and mastered by Taylor Lonardo\n\nDrums – Matt Doctor\nBass – Hutch\nGuitar – Jimi Greene\nKeys/Organ – Kiran Gupta\nStrings – Jon and Liz Estes\nGuest Guitarist on “Back to Chicago” – Mike Zito\n\n\nGet TICKETS here. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/lauren-anderson-gritty-blues-rock-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/laurenanderson_canopyandtheroots_062621.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210703T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210703T220000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20210623T173555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T180645Z UID:9425-1625338800-1625349600@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:Riley Moore Sweet Tour :: LIVE in the Roots DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS HERE. \nExperience a venue and an intimate\, all-original performance like no other at Canopy + the Roots: social house and yoga studio upstairs; speakeasy-style listening room underground. A show in the Roots’ listening room is like no other. Doors open at 8:00pm; Riley Moore takes the stage at 8:30pm. Table service; craft beer and wine available. Masks not required. \nRiley Moore\, or “song boy” (as he is called by a tiny group of very intimate friends)\, isinspired by a life of adventures like walking an entire 1600 mile tour on foot and living on a sailboat on a lake in the middle of his hometown of Nashville. Currently he lives on an orchard south of Nashville and just released his second album “sweet boy” which has been celebrated for its raw folk instrumentation and honest lyrics. His debut Album\, Vagrant\, was premiered by Billboard Magazine in July 2018. His writing often draws comparisons to Bob Dylan and John Prine. Since taking the plunge into touring life\, he has shared stages with Shakey Graves\, Lyle Lovett\, Charlie Parr\, Arlo Guthrie\, The War and Treaty\, Parker Milsap\, Sam Burchfield\, Town Mountain\, Rusty Clanton and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Cinematic Lyrical Depth” – Billboard Magazine“pure and earnest” – The Wild Honey Pie\n“slightly cheeky… very enjoyable” – Americana UK\n“enchanting” – Rolling Stone \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Mansion” Live from the Cabin.\n“Wandering Man” a song catcher #84\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/young_legend/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/rileymooremusic\nhttps://twitter.com/RileySMoore\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE. URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/riley-moore-sweet-tour-live-in-the-roots LOCATION:the Roots CATEGORIES:music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canopyandtheroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/rileymoore_canopyandtheroots.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T203000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012308 CREATED:20200901T154510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T124341Z UID:5444-1626204600-1626208200@canopyandtheroots.com SUMMARY:NO PRAISE NIGHT TONIGHT DESCRIPTION: URL:https://canopyandtheroots.com/event/praise-night-please-note-new-time-730pm-2021-07-13 CATEGORIES:music,praise END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR