Canopy + the Roots

Plant Workshop with Art of Mystic Mountain Studio (Noon Session)
2025-11-30 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | the Roots
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Have you been recently diagnosed with stress? Dr. Art has the perfect prescription for you – an Emotional Support Plant. This planter is mobile so it can go with you through all those stressful situations: work meetings, traffic jams, first dates, arguments with your family, etc, etc. Create your own Emotional Support Plant with Dr. Art and Mystic Mountain Studio at Canopy+ the Roots on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Schedule your appointment for 12:00PM. Walk-ins welcome if space is still available.
The price of admission includes your choice of ceramic planter to glaze, a plant, 3 accessories, and Emotional Support Plant prescription card. Completed planter will be available for pickup at Canopy + the Roots in 1 week.

Hughes Taylor's YOU-PICK-THE-SET-LIST LIVE in the Roots
2025-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 | the Roots
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The blues rock trio, the Hughes Taylor Band, back at Canopy + the Roots in Dahlonega!
This time, for ONE NIGHT ONLY — you get to pick the songs.
Choose your top 10 favorite original studio tracks from across the Hughes Taylor catalog.
The show’s setlist will be built from fan votes.
Hughes Taylor is a blues-rock guitarist and songwriter from Macon, Georgia, known for his fiery sound and masterful guitar work rooted in the spirit of legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and the Allman Brothers. With raw riffs, soulful grooves, and a voice that cuts through with conviction, Hughes has carved out a sound that’s both timeless and unmistakably his own.
His latest release, Roasted (2025), is a two-part album over three years in the making. Part I: Dark Roast (2024) explores the heavier, moodier side of blues rock, while Part II: Light Roast brings a vibrant, upbeat energy—together forming a full-bodied experience that earned a Blues Blast Award nomination for the single “Ballad of Big Bill McGuire.” The album was recorded across Georgia and mixed at the legendary Capricorn Sound Studios, drawing on influences like Gov’t Mule, Joe Bonamassa, and Steve Gaines.
Hughes’s 2021 album Modern Nostalgia won the Atlanta Blues Society’s “Best Self-Produced CD” and received international acclaim from outlets including Blues Blast Magazine and Blues Matters. His earlier work—including Restless (2018), Hear My Melody (2016), and the covers record Good Blues, Fast (2019)—showcases his dynamic range and deep love for the blues-rock tradition.
In 2020, just before the pandemic brought live music to a halt, Hughes toured the UK as support for the Heather Findlay Band, earning high praise from press and fans alike. The final shows were captured and released as Live in the UK (2021) on CD and digital.
From teenage basement recordings to international stages, Hughes has lived and breathed music his whole life. Now, with Roasted on the road, he continues to fire up crowds across the country with his authentic sound and commitment to creating music that resonates across generations—proving that blues-rock is alive and well.
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 6:30pm; show starts at 7:00pm; VIP lounge with couches, booths, and tables are available. Reserve by emailing events@canopyandtheroots.com .

The Time Machine, First Friday 90s Dance Party in the Roots
2025-11-07 20:00 - 23:00 | the Roots
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Dance party themed with 90’s Hip Hop: we present The Time Machine. Join us, every 1st Friday with DJ Blacque Starr on Friday, April 4th as DJ BlacqueStarr will provide the soundtrack featuring the latest and greatest from the 80s, the 90s (including the taking over for the 99) and 2000s. Come through in your freshest threads as we’ll have a photo booth available and a reward for the best-dressed and more. Doors at 7pm and party starts at 8pm.

Squeaky-Clean Comedy Night featuring LaReesa Orton w/guests Mike Cooper & Holly Hardin
2025-11-01 16:30 - 21:00 | the Roots
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LaReesa Orton has been performing comedy for a year and a half, adding public speaking to her resume in the last year. She’s a graduate of laughing skull lounge comedy class, punchlines, Jeff justice, comedy writers, workshops, levels, one and two, as well as select stages during Hollywood Burbank comedy festival, August 2024. Most recently, she performed in Keenan. Thompson presents: Road to Vegas, earning an honorable mention from Hollywood directors earlier this year. A native of Cartersville Georgia LaReesa expires to one day participate as a game show contestant and drive the Oscar Meyer wiener mobile until the calls come she’s sharing her story for His glory and laughing all the way.
Mike Cooper has been married to his wife, Christine, for 31 years. They live in Dunwoody, Georgia, and have a 27 year-old son who graduated from the United States Air Force Academy, and now service captain and pilot. Their family also includes a four year-old shelter dog named trooper Cooper. Mike spent 41 years working in information technology with companies such as IBM and Hewlett-Packard. Having recently retired he is now enjoying his pre-time.
Holly Hardin– 61-year-old Southern Belle who everybody calls Miss Holly – makes her debut tonight, serving punchline smoother than sweet tea and brighter than the heirloom pearls mama hauls in a roller cooler to church potluck, grocery store, or doctors office – because Lord knows a lady Sparkle shouldn’t wait for Sunday. Widowhood just a new aisle to shop: casseroles stacked higher than gossip, older men who flirt like they’re still in high school (bless their polyester hearts), and casseroles again, because when you’re 61, folks don’t bring wine, they bring carbs with a side of salvation.
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 6:30pm; show starts at 7:00pm; VIP lounge with couches, booths, and tables are available. Reserve by emailing events@canopyandtheroots.com .

Masquerade Dance Party at the Roots
2025-10-25 19:30 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Masks, mystery, fantasy, and authenticity. Those are the makings of what we have in store for Masquerade Dance Party taking place on Saturday, October 25th. Come through in your most elegant, elaborate, and extra threads (don’t you forget that mask and your dancing shoes) as we aim to bring vibes to you all night long while you are able to express your true persona without fear or being judged. Y’all means ALL and ALL are welcome here. Doors at 7pm and party starts at 8pm.

C+R Gold Rush Open House Jam
2025-10-18 13:00 - 18:00 | the Roots
What IS a speakeasy? Isn’t Canopy + the Roots just a little coffee shop? NOPE, we are a social house and yoga studio upstairs and a dedicated, professionally optimized to sound amazing 100 seat listening room/speakeasy underground. Come on over to Canopy during Gold Rush Days, Dahlonega to tour and experience the venue-from the all-original jams of Ulterior Motive • Luke Daly • Banjo Steve and Sid to locally-baked goods and craft coffees.
FREE TO ATTEND.

Festival of Sisterhood: Tales from the Throne III
2025-10-11 18:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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A multi-facet traveling festival celebrating Feminenergy and Sisterhood of ALL women through music, art, business, comedy, and more.
Festival of Sisterhood is an endeavor to celebrate Feminenergy and Sisterhood of ALL women through the avenues of music, art, business, education and community built on the five pillars of wisdom, intuition, empowerment, authenticity, and inclusivity. Join us for a multi-artist music and comedy lineup, happy hour mixer, women-owned business vendor market, art exhibition, and more! Join us on Saturday, October 11th for the third iteration of Tales from the Throne featuring performances by Alexus Cokley, Aubrielle Mills, Cat Littlepage, Kristi Casey of Mayberry Wine, and Special Guest Sxvxnt. Doors are at 6PM and show will start soon after.
What does it mean to be one of Feminenergy? It is to be one of substance, deeper than the beauty of what someone may see on the surface of the skin. Regardless of body type or color, the beauty really shines through in the intelligence, the passions, and ambitions. A tiara or ‘S’ on the chest isn’t necessary to prove how strong she is or to define her as a leader. She is one who believes in Love, but has Love for the self first, deserves respect of the Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul, and won’t allow anyone to play games with the Heart, nor allow deception of the Soul. She is not perfect or flawless, but it’s her imperfections that make her all the more unique and authentic. Unconditional Love to the core, Trust, Respect, Loyalty and Equality are the most important to her. One of substance, one who continues to break down walls, and one who strives to defy stereotypes. She is strong and she is beautiful on the surface but even more gorgeous and stronger in the workings of her Mind, Heart and Soul. She is of Feminenergy.

Indie Country-Folk Singer-Songwriters: Jonathan & Abby Peyton w/ Hunter Blalock
2025-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | the Roots
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Jonathan Peyton is an independent singer/songwriter from Woodstock, Ga. He writes emotion-evoking songs that tell a story and captivate audiences by their relatability and honesty. With his upbringing in North Georgia, Jonathan found himself gravitating towards music to help process his life experiences and soon started writing music to tell his stories.
Jonathan and his wife Abigail teamed up with Sadler Vaden of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit for their 2nd studio album “Nothing Here’s the Same” which released in 2024. They quickly found themselves back in the studio in for their next album “How We’ve Come So Far” which releases in August of 2025.
Jonathan and Abigail have had the opportunity to open for acts such as Zach Bryan, The Head and the Heart, Charles Wesley Godwin, Wyatt Flores, Drew Holcomb, and more! In 2023 they opened 2 nights at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, for Zach Bryan.
Hunter Blalock is a songwriter who doesn’t shy away from the heavy stuff. With a worn notebook, a beat-up guitar, and a voice that feels like late nights on the road, he writes songs that say the things most people are afraid to. His music digs into the raw, real parts of life—the quiet battles, the heartbreaks, the unspoken truths—offering connection in places where silence usually lives.
Proudly from Northwest Georgia, Hunter carries the grit, grace, and storytelling spirit of home into everything he does. That place—its people, its stillness, its struggles—has shaped him as both an artist and a person.
He’s been touring for years, carving out a space on stages big and small, and building a following one honest song at a time. His debut record, Cherokee Hills, released in November 2024, captures that spirit—stories wrapped in melody, meant to meet people where they are.
Hunter’s not chasing fame—he’s chasing truth. Whether it’s a dim-lit venue or the middle of nowhere, his songs carry a kind of quiet gravity, and find you when you need them most.
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 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; VIP lounge with couches, booths, and tables are available. Reserve by emailing events@canopyandtheroots.com . .

Mayberry Wine: Indie-Folk LIVE in the Roots
2025-09-06 19:30 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Take the star-crossed feel of The Civil Wars, sprinkle with Shovels & Rope moxie, and inject the funky good vibes of Oliver Wood, and you’ll brew a hefty draught of Mayberry Wine. This Americana duo’s passionate, thoughtful indie folk music ranges from loungecore and swamp jazz to blues and bossa nova.
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. VIP lounge with couches, booths, and tables are available. Reserve by emailing events@canopyandtheroots.com .

Nonni's Bakery Whisk + Sip w/ Mayberry Wine: Indie-Folk Duo LIVE
2025-09-06 18:00 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Whisk + Sip with Mayberry Wine: LIVE in the Roots
Take the star-crossed feel of The Civil Wars, sprinkle with Shovels & Rope moxie, and inject the funky good vibes of Oliver Wood, and you’ll brew a hefty draught of Mayberry Wine. This Americana duo’s passionate, thoughtful indie folk music ranges from loungecore and swamp jazz to blues and bossa nova.
Come join us for a fun and creative evening at Canopy + the Roots! Grab a glass of your favorite beverage and let your artistic side shine as you whisk and paint your way through the night. Whisk & Sip by Nonni’s Bakery — An evening where cakes become canvases and buttercream becomes paint. With a palette knife in hand, you’ll swirl, sweep, and layer color into edible florals while the aroma of fresh coffee lingers and live music drifts through the air. A creative escape, served with a side of melody and a sip of something sweet.
Timeline:
6:00pm Whisk and Paint Workshop
7:30pm Live Performance w/ Mayberry Wine
Included in this ticket price is one “Whisk + Sip” workshop admission, all supplies, one general admission ticket to the Mayberry Wine performance with a VIP seat.
This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind and create something beautiful and culinary! No experience necessary – just bring your creativity!
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. VIP lounge with couches, booths, and tables are available. Reserve by emailing events@canopyandtheroots.com .

Coffee Cupping Event + "Meet the Roaster" P6 w/ UNG grads, COFFEEMAN
2025-08-31 13:00 - 14:00 | the Roots
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Our Sixth-Ever Coffee Cupping in a series “MEET Your Local Roaster” with @drinkcoffeeman IS happening and free to attend! ☕️ Sunday, August 31 from 1:00-2:00pm, we will be sampling the dry aromas, brewing and tasting four uniquely-roasted beans from Coffeeman, a coffee roasting company founded by two UNG graduates! AND four hand-curated local roasts from C+R barista-fabulous, Apollo . #shoplocal and learn more about coffee with us!

Die Laughing Comedy presents multi-comic standup LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
2025-08-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-28 20:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Dahlonega, GA! Die Laughing comedy comes to Canopy + The Roots showing off the best comedians from Atlanta. Don’t miss this once a month show hosted in the best speakeasy in north GA. Comedy shows feature comedians from The Laughing Skull Lounge. Punchline Comedy Club. Comedy Central. Don’t Tell Comedy. Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, HBO Max, Adult Swim, Dry Bar +, and more.

Katalysst :: Folk-Rock Duo returns to the Roots
2025-08-16 19:30 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Katalysst is a female-fronted folk-rock group that promises to touch your heart and grip your mind with harmonically-driven and lyrically-compelling music. Kat is a powerhouse of a vocalist with a background in opera, and Alyssa adds soft harmonies and dynamic bass lines to drive their sound into unexpected places. Literature and philosophy are often employed to take their songs far into spaces of introspection
Experience performance in a venue like no other in the Roots. We are a social house and yoga studio upstairs, a speakeasy listening room underground. Every performance is intimate and every ticket is like a back stage pass. Craft beer and wine available. Doors open at 7:30pm; Private Table, Couch, and Booth service reservations are available on our website via event link on calendar. Limited seating.

Cai Gray: singer-songwriter/storyteller LIVE in the Roots
2025-08-09 19:30 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Cai Gray takes listeners deep into his own mental struggles and invites them to fight along side him. Imagine One Republics cinematic productions melded with emotional acoustic instrumentals like Shawn Mendes, wrapped up in a solo artist package. His songs are poetic, but grounded in real world struggles, they make you want to succeed or ball your eyes out, and they even come with a little southern twang and soul. He makes music for the people that want to be better as individuals and want to know they aren’t alone in this insane world.
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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 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; VIP lounge with couches, booths, and tables are available. Reserve by emailing events@canopyandtheroots.com . Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.

"Hawk and Wallace", a play by H Chapman : Adoption Charity Benefit
2025-07-19 18:00 - 2025-07-20 20:00 | the Roots
TWO NIGHTS: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT 6:00PM
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PURCHASE SUNDAY TICKETS HERE.
Join us in support of adoption funding and welcome the release of “Hawk and Wallace“, a clean and family-friendly, heart-touching and honest production written by Lumpkin County High School Theatre Director, Hannah Chapman.
Hannah Chapman received her BA in music from NGCSU in 2009 & a certificate in theatre education at Columbus State in 2018. She is the Chorus and Theatre Director & Head Literary and One Act Play Coach at Lumpkin County High School. Hannah has performed with various theatre companies and directed numerous productions in the area. As a playwright, she enjoys producing her original work and is thrilled to be debuting Hawk and Wallace.
“This script has been in the making for a several years and is extremely special to me. Thank you to Hollie for the use of The Roots venue and to my lovely and talented cast for being so much fun and for rolling with the punches of my directing style!”
ALL TICKET PROCEEDS GO TO BENEFIT AN ADOPTION CHARITY TBA ON STAGE.

Craft Pancake Pop-Up @ C+R
2025-07-06 11:00 - 17:00 | the Canopy
Specialty SUNDAYS at Canopy and the Roots are something special and maybe a lil’ bit edgy as we try new flavors and ideas every month. This month’s is “Craft Pancake Pop-up” featuring batter options like gluten-free and whole grain PLUS creative candy or fruit mix-ins with handmade small batch Canopy syrups like Vanilla, traditional brown sugar and maple, or toasted marshmallow. Come out and try something new with your weekend and shop supporting local, small, and women-owned business.

LEMON EVERYTHING Day at C+R
2025-07-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Canopy + the Roots
Celebrating one of summer’s most fresh of ingredients: LEMON! With baked goods and lemon-flavored treats of all kinds. One day only.

The Time Machine 4TH OF JULY Edition, 90s Dance Party in the Roots
2025-07-04 20:00 - 23:00 | the Roots
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Dance party themed with 90’s Hip Hop: we present The Time Machine. Join us with DJ Blacque Starr on Saturday June 28th as DJ BlacqueStarr will provide the soundtrack featuring the latest and greatest from the 80s, the 90s (including the taking over for the 99) and 2000s. Come through in your freshest threads as we’ll have a photo booth available and a reward for the best-dressed and more. Doors at 7pm and party starts at 8pm.

ROOTS FEST '25 :: C+R's Festival celebrating southern music
2025-05-03 16:00 - 23:00 | the Roots
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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.

Peytan Porter: Indie-Country GA Gem LIVE in the Roots
2025-04-19 19:30 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Peytan Porter is a genre-blurring artist in today’s country and indie music scene, known for her honest storytelling and naturally cool sound that feels both fresh and familiar. With roots in Appalachian country and a deep love for songwriting, her music blends personal experiences with universal themes, resonating with a broad audience. Her breakout project, In My Head, garnered over 10 million streams, and her Grown EP features fan favorites like “God’s Hotel,” “Speaking of Georgia,” and “Lemonade.”
In 2024, Peytan opened for Tim McGraw on his arena tour and has shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Ian Munsick, Hailey Whitters, Brett Eldredge, and Jon Pardi. Her performances at the Grand Ole Opry highlight her growing influence in the industry, while her dynamic stage presence continues to captivate audiences.
With a strong online presence, Peytan has cultivated a loyal following of 330k across various platforms and boasts 50 million views on TikTok. Her active engagement with fans and the positive reception of her new music on social media showcase her ability to connect authentically with listeners.
Peytan’s artistry has garnered industry attention, including an in-depth feature in American Songwriter, which spotlighted her creative approach, personal growth, and commitment to building a genuine fan base. Whether she’s traveling the country, soaking in new experiences, or crafting her next song, Peytan’s journey resonates with listeners who crave music that moves them and feels like home.
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 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; VIP lounge with couches, booths, and tables are available. Reserve by emailing events@canopyandtheroots.com . Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.

Underground in the Roots PIZZA Pop-Up
2025-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Chef Chris of local favorite tap & grill, Underground, Dahlonega is handmaking these super-fresh beauties for our first-ever pizza pop-up. Whether you have tickets for the show or just want to grab one and go, pre-order and snag one for yourself, your date, your kiddo or group! Limited quantities.

New Album, ROASTED, pre-release show w/Blues-Rock, Hughes Taylor, LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
2025-04-05 19:30 - 21:00 | the Roots
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A pre-release show of new ablum “Roasted”, including many favorites from Hughes Taylor. An old soul hailing from Macon Georgia USA, Hughes Taylor was immediately drawn to the blues when he first picked up the guitar. Today an accomplished guitar player with a voice that is bigger than he is, Hughes has developed his signature style: a fiery brand of blues-rock whose lineage stretches back to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Cream.
Hughes released his first full-length album of original songs, Hear My Melody, in the spring of 2016. After graduating with honors in marketing from University of North Georgia in late 2017, Hughes released his sophomore album, Restless, just before marrying the love of his life in 2018. In the summer of 2019, The Hughes Taylor Band released a blues album of classics that had influenced Hughes, lovingly arranged and interpreted by him, called Good Blues, Fast. The Hughes Taylor Band is a blues-rock power trio reminiscent of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, and Cream; inescapably influenced by Hughes’s hometown heroes, the Allman Brothers. Consequently, long improvisations and jams are a staple of any live Hughes Taylor Band performance.
With three studio albums and a live album under his belt, Hughes released his fourth studio album, Modern Nostalgia, showcasing his growth as a musician, songwriter, and producer. Written during the pandemic and recorded at the legendary Capricorn Sound Studios, the music on the new record is a sweet mix of blues, blues-rock, and southern rock; a modern successor to the great music that put Capricorn on the map many years ago. Modern Nostalgia is OUT NOW.
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 7:30pm; show starts at 8:00pm; VIP lounge with couches, booths, and tables are available. Reserve by emailing events@canopyandtheroots.com . Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.

Marley Jayne w/ Halem Albright, Indie-Americana LIVE in the Roots
2025-03-29 19:30 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Native to the hills of North Georgia, Marley Jayne brings together a variety of sounds from the high, lonesome fiddle to groovy, feet-tapping jams. She is a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in Bluegrass, Old-Time, & Roots Music Studies and aims to use her skills to create a unique musical experience. Marley Jayne also has a passion for teaching and collaborating, you can catch her with the Halem Albright Band, and other local groups. She is gearing up to release her first EP, Transitions, so be on the lookout for new music soon!
“’Blue Moon Confessions’ completely took me by surprise….Definitely one of the best new albums I’ve heard in a long time.” -Music News Week
Halem Albright (guitarist, vocalist, songwriter) was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga., brought up among music lovers. He started playing guitar and writing music at 14 and went on to be involved in several bands, one of which(“The Green Light Council”) was an Athens Flagpole award winner. He started working on his debut album “Don’t Listen To Me” in 2010 with some of Atlanta and Athens’ greatest producers and musicians(namely John Keane, Jeff Mosier, Duane Trucks, Count M’butu, and Ike Stubblefield). In 2013 “The Halem Albright Band” was formed and two years later, The H.A.B. had the honor of winning the “AthFest People’s Choice Awards” to be a part of the Athens’ festival’s compilation album. The Halem Albright Band’s first album “Through Human Eyes” was released in August of 2017, soon followed by the release of their first live album “Live At Vinyl”. In 2023 The H.A.B. signed a deal with Spectra Music Group for the release of “Blue Moon Confessions” in September of 2024, receiving rave reviews. Throughout his music career, Halem has shared bills with music veterans such as Col. Bruce Hampton, Leftover Salmon, TAUK, & The Disco Biscuits.
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 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; VIP lounge with couches, booths, and tables are available. Reserve by emailing events@canopyandtheroots.com . Upon availability, locally-sourced craft beer and wine may be available for purchase.

Roots in the Round, multi-songwriter feature LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
2025-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 | the Roots
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Roots in the Round, multi-songwriter feature LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
March is Women’s History Month and we will be doing a special Queendom Edition of our Roots in the Round series. Join us on Saturday, March 8th (fittingly International Women’s Day) as Erinn Driscoll, Gabriella Delliponti, and Jesse Williams will be coming together and sharing their stories & journeys behind their songs while celebrating Feminenergy & Sisterhood on our intimate space. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm.
Erinn Driscoll
Erinn Driscoll is a multifaceted performer who has been playing live music since 2021 in and around the metro Atlanta area. She performs at many types of venues including coffee houses, vineyards, and theaters. She grew up in a musical household, her parents having met in a band and gigged throughout her childhood. She is a full time musical theatre student at Brenau University. Erinn is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who released her first song, “November”, on all streaming platforms in the autumn of 2023. Here’s to a lovely evening, and enjoy the show!
Gabriella Delliponti
Referred by her friends as an “off-brand Dua Lipa in a trucker hat,” Delliponti is doing her best to bring a fresh and dynamic pop sound to an indie town saturated by jam bands. Inspired by icons like Chelsea Cutler, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter, Delliponti’s sound is full of catchy hooks, funky bass lines, and heart-felt lyricism. Backed by an all-star band made up of Jameson Tank on the drums, Terry Cheek on guitar, Cole Johnson on bass, and Conner Ankerich on the keys, Delliponti’s sets are a mix of covers, catchy originals, and, if you’re lucky, the occasional acoustic solo. Originally from New York, Delliponti has played around Athens for the past 4 years, and headlined/played at iconic venues such as the Georgia Theatre and 40 Watt with her various projects. Be sure to check out her most recent single, “Picture Perfect,” which is available on all platforms now & keep an eye open for her upcoming releases!
Jesse Williams
Singer/songwriter/guitarist, Jesse Williams, is a mountain mama with grounded in Blues & Soul. Hailing from North Georgia with the deep belief that it’s best savored when simmered. Her melody medicine is an inivation of sultry vocals and earthy lyrics that explore Life’s many winding paths. These serenades are supported with guitar grooves and rhythms that play within the feeling of the Music. Honoring and offering the raw essence of Spirit as it moves listeners within.

Healthy Relationships Night :: An Evening of Comedy and Film Together Building Awareness
2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots
Join C+R and Bridging Hope of Gainesville for an evening of comedy, connection, discussion, and short-film screening of “The Last Drop”, a 45 minute sci-fi about relationship abuse. Kicking off the event, we’ll greet you at the door with a swag bag and guests can visit the healthy relationships gallery of art exhibition in the yoga room; underground will begin a social .5 hour of cocktails and mocktails before Jessica It’s All Good takes the stage with stand-up comedy to engage and have us finding the humor in relationships, both platonic and romantic.
During the screening, we will offer movie snacks and coffee. Beer and wine will be available. Following will be a survivor panel lead by mental-health professional and founder of non-profit Project Yet, Joy K.
FREE to ATTEND.

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Thursday, February 27th at 7:00pm.
About Bridging Hope (formerly known as Rape Response):
Since 1988, Bridging Hope 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.

Storytellers OPEN MIC with host Akeeme Martin: LIVE in the Roots
2025-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | the Roots
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Sign-Up and Rules HERE.

Every 3rd Friday of the month, Canopy & the Roots opens up their speakeasy to any and all singers-songwriters to bring their best in a supportive space of local music as C+R presents the Storyteller’s Open Mic Competition. Each act has up to 15 minutes to showcase two of their original songs, and two winners will be chosen at the end of the night by a panel of judges plus the audience vote. Sign-up is free and done exclusively online via Google forms to secure your slot.

Every artist plays a small stage; come catch these songs in the most intimate and lush of listening rooms.

Roots in the Round, multi-songwriter feature LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
2025-02-15 19:30 - 21:30 | the Roots
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Roots in the Round, multi-songwriter feature LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
Canopy’s 5-Year celebration continues as the first Roots in the Round of the new year takes place on Saturday, February 15th, 2025. Canopy’s exclusive multi-songwriter series showcases talented artists performing their original songs in one of the most intimate musical settings in the North Georgia. Get ready to have your Soul filled by heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies by Alley Bei, Brianna McGeehan, Cat Littlepage, and Paris Ymani. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm.
Alley Bei
Alley Bei is a storm of whimsical energy- Each song has a distinct sound that adventurously fuses genres and themes. Her style is thoughtful, vibrant and varied, creating a space for many moods and tastes to meet. She speaks Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and English fluently, and injects all three languages and cultural influences into her work. Her 2023 album “We’ll Still Wear White” leaves listeners feeling on top of the world – this short 6 six song collection raises the energy with each track. 2020 saw the release of her debut Album, from which “Greenface” and “Find the Light” belong. Alley has performed music in the USA from Atlanta to San Francisco, and internationally as far as Beijing. She is an avid anime fan, and is voicing/singing for a grassroots anime. On occasion she performs aerial hoop (lyra) for circus sideshow.
Brianna McGeehan
A little over a decade ago, Brianna McGeehan dropped out of the Music Therapy program at a small college in Portland. It was in part a protest over the firing of the program’s director but also because she realized she just wanted to perform. …you either have to or you don’t.
Born in Oregon to a music teacher father, she began studying music around age 6, playing piano then violin, but it was singing that captivated her most. Harmony was a revelation. McGeehan knew she’d spend the rest of her life doing it. Her music studies have taken her to as far reaching places as India and Tanzania.
She was influenced by a grab bag menagerie: Lauryn Hill, Radiohead, The Cranberries… Dad’s Beatles, Aunt Kitty’s Irish folk tapes. Growing up in the 90’s in the Pacific Northwest, grunge was one of the building blocks of a healthy musical diet, but rainy afternoons also lent themselves to Beethoven on the piano.
Brianna picked up the guitar in her early 20’s and started writing songs. Moved to New York and played some gigs. Got pregnant and had a baby, returned to Portland and became a single mom. She wasn’t about to quit music though, so she put a band together with some friends from the Music Therapy scene. She let that go to join forces with Drew de Man – now her husband and musical partner – and the two formed a band, calling it Pretend Sweethearts. They spent the next few years touring the US and Europe playing their version of Americana, that was as poetic and political as it was spiritual. “Heart Hunters’ music might sound delicate on first listen, but it packs a heavy punch.” – No Depression
The pandemic kept her off the road, and almost off the stage entirely, while she and her man raised their two kids together and put their energy into community organizing. Now she’s got a whole new crop of solo material and it’s something of a departure from the old Americana sound. “I call it anti-americana,” she says. The new record is a realization of the vision she’s had since those first days in New York – a cocktail of powerful vocals and synth strings, traditional instruments and electronic beats and loops.
McGeehan has shared the stage with the likes of Allison Russell and Peter Case. Her voice – effortlessly powerful and delicately beautiful – resounds with the talent of a genius and the skills honed in rigorous vocal training. She is an activist and community organizer who feels called to do social justice work through music. She just might change the world. When you hear that voice, she’ll surely change yours.
Cat Littlepage
Born in 1996, Catherine is a lifelong Vocalist who had her start in Pre-K and Church Choruses consistently throughout 3-17 years of age in South Georgia and Rural Minnesota. She had a few instrumental seasons by age 12 in school bands, playing Alto Saxophone, Flute, and Violin. Throughout High School, she participated in multiple school Choirs every year, Womens’ Barbershop and Musical/One-Act Theater, as well as two seasons of Show Choir Camp at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. In her early twenties, she kick started her career as an independent working musician, teaching herself Ukulele (Soprano & Baritone) and Guitar with her own solo act as well as collaborating with Artists and Bands around greater Atlanta and Athens.
Catherine strives to pass on her refined vocal disciplines. As well as help her students understand and harness their unique voices. Specializing in Vocal Lessons, she will also be teaching Intermediate Soprano and Baritone Ukulele, Intermediate Guitar, and Basic Piano.
Paris Ymani
Paris Ymani is a Midwest born/ATL based R&B Soulful songstress with a New Orleans style gumbo of musical influences ranging from Soul Music Royalty Ella Mai, Rihanna, and Alicia Keys to her own siblings as they have performed together since they were young. Paris first arrived on the scene as a featured artist on LoveOfPharaoh’s “Headliner, Vol. 2” (2022), but took center stage in 2023 with the holiday track “Winter Warm” & her official introduction to the world with “Stand My Ground.” Although she released her latest single “Pause the Moment” in early 2024, her momentum hasn’t paused at all with her hauntingly beautiful lyrics and passionately soulful voice captivating audiences all over the Peach State from Dahlonega, Athens, Loganville and of course Atlanta just to name a few. While she continues to stand her ground, Paris Ymani has indeed become one of the breakout artists with more to come.

CANOPY CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS with Jessica It's All Good Standup Comedy
2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots
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About Jessica:
“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.”
The doors and speakeasy open at 7:00PM with show beginning at 7:30PM. Experience a performance in a venue like no other in our underground “speakeasy” listening room. Turn off your cell phones and be present to hear the stories behind the songs and writing of original artists. Limited seating. Craft beer and wine available.

The Time Machine, 90s Dance Party in the Roots
2025-02-13 20:00 - 23:00 | the Roots
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Celebrating Canopy’s 5-Year anniversary in style with a dance party in the heart of Roots – get ready to groove all night long!
