Taylor Swift Dance Party
2023-02-04 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | the Roots
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Featuring your favorite Taylor Swift songs/music videos. Come join us in our underground speakeasy, The Roots, on February 4th at 8:00PM to go shake off your winter blahs. Beer, wine, and craft cocktails available. We ID.

Jersey Shore DrunkProv Parody Show with "Take This" Comedy
2023-02-10 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots
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Join us for “Friday Night Live”, a 90-minute all-orginal comedy series in partnership with “Take This” Comedic Group; EVERY Friday night at 7:00PM. You can come to expect diverse comedy from improv to stand-up comedy and themed nights; no two shows are alike.
The doors and speakeasy open at 7:00PM with the first monologue from host, Tim, 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. HEPPA air filters and sanitizing stations throughout the building.

The Band Loula with Jacob Martin LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
2023-02-11 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots
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The Band Loula is an independent, up and coming Southern duo comprised of Gainesville, GA natives, Malachi Mills and Logan Simmons.
Recognized on Netflix, Good morning America and more, Logan Simmons is a nationally published photographer turned singer.
Malachi Mills, featured on season 19 of American Idol is a singer/songwriter performing professionally for six + years and has a number of songwriter credits.
After years of development, The Band Loula is live now with their debut single, “My Mama Likes You.” available on all listening platforms.

Stand-Up Comedy Double-Headliners: Ngozi | Carter Deems from MTV's Wildin Out
2023-02-17 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

Find Your Way Disney-Themed Dance Party
2023-03-11 20:00 - 23:00 | the Roots
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“You’ll Always Find Your Way Back Home” and on March 11th, you’ll find your way to Canopy + The Roots at 8:00 PM, dancing your heart out. Come join us down in The Roots to relive all your Disney Channel throwbacks featuring music from Hannah Montana, High School Musical, Camp Rock, Lemonade Mouth, and much more!
*Please note: there will be no alcohol service during this event.*

TALL TALL Trees : Banjo Funk Americana LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
2023-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Tall Tall Trees is the pseudonym of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Savino. Moving to New York in the early aughts with aspirations of being a bassist in the city’s vibrant jazz and experimental music scene, Savino soon switched his focus to banjo and writing songs, resulting in the eponymous 2009 debut, Tall Tall Trees. In the decade since, Savino has toured non-stop, pioneering a world of psychedelic electric banjo music, captivating audiences withhis loop-based one man shows, as well as alongside frequent collaborator, Kishi Bashi.
A Wave of Golden Things, his fourth studio album, opens with the distant crow of a rooster and takes off in a dust cloud of swirling banjo, drums and bass. The lead off track, “The Wind, She Whispers,” quickly evolves from a droning mountain melody into full-blown banjo funk, setting the precedent for an album of unexpected turns. Though the banjo is heavily featured, the influence of Pink Floyd, and Cat Stevens can be felt as much as banjo mavericks Earl Scruggs, and Bela Fleck.Savino, who self-records and produces his music, abandoned the heavily-layered textures of 2017’s Freedays for a more organic, stripped-down approach, leaving his distinct voice and thoughtful lyrics as the centerpiece.
Despite the sparse arrangements, Savino still manages to evoke the sonic imagery and pastoral landscapes that have often been hallmarks of Tall Tall Trees albums. Each of the eight songs that make up A Wave of Golden Things suggest a world unto itself, from the cosmic country-tinged, “Ask Me Again,” to the sprawling underwater lullaby “Deep Feels.”Opting for an immersive experience over a traditional studio, Savino set up residence and a mobile recording rig on ahemp farm in the Appalachian mountains outside of Asheville, North Carolina, where he now resides. Recorded injust under three weeks, with much of it arranged on the spot, the album maintains a sense of immediacy, celebratingraw performance over perfection. “I’m giving up on my expectations, let them go and see where it takes us,” Savinosings on “Expectations,” almost seeming to revel in this experimental process.Savino’s voice, left unadorned, can be simultaneously gentle and strong, at times sage-like in delivery. On thealbum’s closing title track “A Wave of Golden Things,” his soft spoken meditations on mental health reflect a newmaturity in his song craft and singing. As the song develops, Savino’s voice gains confidence and his whisperbecomes a fragile cry, neither full-throated nor fully secure, but at home in a warm bed of upright piano and echoingtape delay.
“We all need a little peace and love right now,” he sings as if he’s at the end of his breath.
Reflective of the dark and challenging times of today, Savino’s message is ultimately one of hope and finding peace of mind in the chatter of the modern world. The last chorus reaches towards a transcendent beauty in the darkness,and makes a promise: “a wave of golden things, it waits for you.”

All-Genre OPEN MIC
2023-03-31 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

The Plate Scrapers :: Progressive Bluegrass LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
2023-04-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Canopy + the Roots
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The Plate Scrapers are a dynamic, progressive bluegrass band from Berryville, VA. As classic as cast iron, as space-age as a flying car. The Plate Scrapers are serving up their own flavor of bluegrass by way of a winding wormhole through folk, jazz, and rock dimensions. Their latest studio album, “Destination Horizon” debuted at #9 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart. The Plate Scrapers have provided direct support for Keller Williams, Seldom Scene, Larry Keel, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, Cabinet, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, We Banjo 3 and The Kitchen Dwellers.
Born from the tradition of Bluegrass jams and potlucks, The Plate Scrapers — Derek Kretzer (banjo), Andrew Jordan (guitar), Robbie Mann (fiddle), Jody Mosser (dobro), and Kevin Johnson (bass) — have been putting in the work and showcasing their love for the genre since 2014. They have since released 3 studio albums, 3 live albums, and have toured relentlessly up and down the east coast and into the midwest. In 2019, they won the Podunk Bluegrass Telefunken Band Contest. They have been featured on WAMU Bluegrass Country Radio, performed as an IBMA Official Showcase artist, and their latest release, Destination Horizon (2020) debuted at #9 on the Bluegrass Album Billboard charts with rave reviews from Bluegrass Today.
As a band that strives to maintain a healthy equilibrium between their diverse musical backgrounds and the traditional Appalachian sounds, they have wowed audiences across the entire spectrum. This progressively minded Bluegrass act truly feels at home on any stage. They’ve provided direct support for bluegrass legends such as The Seldom Scene, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, and Larry Keel. On the other side of that coin, they aren’t afraid to get weird at a late night festival slot and have become well known for their tastefully balanced and refreshingly diverse song-writing. Catch their live show and you’ll be sure to receive a full helping of hard-driving bluegrass favorites and heart-wrenching country ballads. Dig into their recorded originals, however, and you’ll find tracks ranging from thoughtful folk lyricism to gritty tales of harrowing adventure.
The Plate Scrapers passion for bluegrass and performing shines thru their music and performances. Such is evident in their musical prowess and creative chemistry on stage, guaranteeing a unique and immersive experience each time. The band continues to be fueled by loyal fans and an unrelenting drive to continue moving forward…casually.
“For starters, they prove their prowess as it applies to their instrumental interplay. That’s quickly proven by the perky pace of the album opener, Fly With Me, the driving jam performance of Clangly, and the energetic undertones of Ancient Mysteries. It’s that frenzy and finesse which stirs up a blustery blend even on many of the more melodic tunes, although it’s never allowed to overshadow the sentiment found in those songs themselves. Love Song, Last Train, and Mountain find the band offering an emotional embrace, one that rings with sweetness and satisfaction. The appeal is real and, in turn, allows for a contemporary connection that transcends style or genre.”
-Bluegrass Today

An Improvised Western Series presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-04-07 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

Stompin' Boots in the Roots :: Country Dance Party
2023-04-08 20:00 - 23:00 | the Roots
“Get on your cowboy hats and come join us for ‘Stompin Boots in The Roots’! We’ll be playing all your nostalgic country favorites featuring music from artists such as Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Tim Mcgraw, Kenny Chesney and much much more! Let’s line dance the night away on April 8th at 8 PM!”
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A Night of Improv Comedy w/ATL guests presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-04-14 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

Ordinary Elephant : "Scars We Keep" LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
2023-04-20 20:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Understated elegance warmed with snug harmonies, stellar songwriting, and potent poetry.
International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year Ordinary Elephant captivates audiences with their emotionally powerful and vulnerable songs, letting the listener know that they are not alone in this world. The collaboration of husband and wife Pete and Crystal Damore, their connection, and their influences (such as Gillian Welch, Guy Clark, Anais Mitchell) all meet on stage. “Two become one, in song… hand-in-glove harmonies surprise the listener with focused intensity and musical mastery,” says Mary Gauthier.

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A Night of Stand-Up Comedy presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-04-21 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

All-Genre OPEN MIC presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-04-28 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

Festival of Sisterhood :: a celebration of music, art, and business
2023-04-29 16:00 - 23:00 | the Roots
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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. And to commemorate, we will be releasing merch for those to rep during this Spring’s festival and beyond as Feminenergy happens on the daily. Join us for a multi-artist music and comedy lineup, happy hour mixer, women-owned business vendor market, art exhibition, and more!
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.

A Night of Improv Comedy w/ATL guests presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-05-05 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-07-07 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots
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Join us for “Friday Night Live”, a 90-minute all-original comedy series in partnership with “Take This” Comedic Group; EVERY Friday night at 7:00PM. You can come to expect diverse comedy from improv to stand-up comedy and themed nights; no two shows are alike.
The doors and speakeasy open at 7:00PM with the first monologue from host, Tim, 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. HEPPA air filters and sanitizing stations throughout the building.

The Broken String Band with Conrad Moore LIVE in the Roots at C+R
2023-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Hailing from the Classic City – Athens, GA – the Broken String Band is re-defining what it means to play folk music. With a live performance that combines alluring, hard-hitting lyricism and iconic harmonies with thrashing banjo, stand-up bass, fiddle, drums, and the occasional accordion or flute, the Broken String Band encapsulates the feel-good vibe of acoustic jamming with a dash of classical culture thrown in for good measure. Though the group fits the appearance of a traditional folk act as they take stage, great surprise lies in their unexpectedly electrifying style of performing. They’ve got the touch and sincerity from the likes of the Everly Brothers mixed with the grunt and grime of any classic rock & roll band.
Conrad Moore is a North GA native singer-songwriter currently based in Asheville, NC. His music falls into the ever-growing pot of Americana. With roots in folk storytelling which nod to the ups and downs of life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. All washed in hints of booze, half-truths, and hotel-rooms, his lyrics personify Mother Nature and her dance with Appalachia. The human condition and blue-collar woes are often his muses. Although his songs have no shortage of heartbreak and day to day struggles.
Doors open at 7:00PM, show begins at 7:30PM. Call the store or email events@canopyandtheroots.com to reserve a VIP couch (parties of 2-4), booth (parties of 4-6), or table for two. The balcony is also available for reservation, two tables for two or full party of 12.

A Night of Stand-Up w/ATL guests presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-05-19 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

a night of BELLS & WHISTLES LIVE in the Roots
2023-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | the Roots
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With their ears tuned to the past but their eyes looking forward, Bells and Whistles are quickly bringing their blend of old-time traditions, bluegrass, and contemporary folk stylings to Dahlonega and beyond. Their ethereal harmonies, smooth instrumentation, and reverence towards the roots music of the Appalachian region create a sound that is both familiar and novel.

All-Genre Open Mic Night presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-05-26 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

BETSY FRANCK • JUSTIN BROGDON • JESS FRANKLIN : Songwriter Round at C+R
2023-05-27 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots
BETSY FRANCK (& the Bareknuckle Band, BLOODKIN)• JUSTIN BROGDON(The Royal Velvet) • JESS FRANKLIN (Brantley Gilbert, Tishamingo)
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; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.
Tickets available at the door or call the store for advance purchase. OR PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.

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; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.
Betsy Franck is a soulful americana blues singer, guitar playing songwriter. This Virginia native has spent 25 years touring and trying to figure out the art of making music, making community, making a family, and making all of that work. Franck has shared the stage with a broad list of bad asses from John Popper, and Bobby Keys, to Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Randall Bramblett. Betsy is featured on (3) of Randall’s albums. She holds songwriting workshops and throws house concerts to raise awareness for specific community needs. She currently plays solo/duo and full band shows featuring her original music at festivals and small clubs across the country as well as performing as one of the lead singers in the rock band, Bloodkin. Her latest release features (4) singles, and a music video filmed during the recording process. She is currently compiling an album that features songs she has written over the last decade recorded with a multitude of various artists.
Whether you catch a full band show, or one of Betsy’s lyrically enchanting solo sets, you will not be disappointed as this performer embodies impassioned performance at its best.
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Unable to be encapsulated by a single title, Justin Brogdon is many forms of an artist….a singer, a guitarist, a songwriter, an entertainer. Listeners become captivated by the familiarity of the unfolding story lines in his songs, which share his perception of the daily tribulations in the lives which we all lead. Drawing from his own personal experiences with life, this artist creates a storyboard of imagery… pain, heartache, love, and passion.
Along with his soulful voice, Brogdon’s engaging stage presence is distinctly his own, and yet, there’s a familiarity about him that you can’t quite put your finger on. Honesty and candor onstage create a rapport with his audience, making him feel more like that of an old friend, than an entertainer. The influences of Justin’s musical career are a by-product of his parent’s eclectic musical taste. As a child he was exposed to everything from his mother’s R&B albums, to his fathers classic rock collections. These influences germinated Justin’s own blending of genres, resonating in a vintage rock sound with modern, infectious touch.
As the frontman of Athens, GA based rock trio The Royal Velvet, Brogdon draws on influences from bands like Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, and Soundgarden to create an original rock sound that has been compared to Queens of the Stone Age, Stereophonics, and Kings of Leon.

Hughes Taylor: Ballad of Big Bill McGuire Video Premier + Blues Show
2023-06-03 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots
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This is a special performance and cinematic premier of “Ballad of Big Bill McGuire” along with 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 7:00pm; 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.

An Improvised Lifetime Movie presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-06-09 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

Rise + Shine Vin/Yin Yoga
2023-06-10 08:00 - 09:00 | the Canopy
Join Teagan every Saturday for “Rise + Shine Vin-Yin” Yoga at 8:00am. This practice incorporates gentle vinyasa flow and long restorative (yin) postures. Drop-in students pay $12; Members pay $8. Mat rentals available. All levels welcome and no experience necessary.

Family Friendly Improv Comedy w/ATL guests presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-06-16 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

a Southern Gothic Romance with JAYNA JENNINGS live in the Roots
2023-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Only 2% of the population are redheads and Jayna Jennings, three-time Josie Music Award winner, makes music as unique as her fiery hair. Jayna pulls you into her world with her emotive songwriting, a craft she has been honing for the past 11 years. Her newest album, Southern Gothic Romance, set to release later this year, showcases her most vibrant storytelling yet, cementing herself as a rooted songwriter and a force to be reckoned with in country/Folk. Southern Gothic Romance was the first single from this new project and Jayna was able to release her first music video for it. The album is a visual album, so every song will be released with compatible videos and poems alike. She had her first glimpse at international recognition, when all eight songs from her first album received world-wide radio airplay. She has earned several nominations for prestigious awards, and has received the honor of Folk/Americana Vocalist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards three years in a row. This year she is nominated in six categories and is excited to walk the red carpet at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN.
https://linktr.ee/jaynajennings
www.jaynajennings.com
https://youtu.be/DnEYLE24y2E
https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-jayna-jennings/
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-jayna-jennings/
https://shoutoutatlanta.com/meet-jayna-jennings-musician-singer-songwriter-designer-mental-health-advocate-writer/
My nominations this year at the Josie Music Awards are-
Folk/Americana Artist of the Year, Vocalist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and my original song 10:43 is nominated for Song of the Year. Two of my unreleased songs are being recognized in the Songwriter Achievement category.
Press Accolade
“A true artist, Jennings continues to use a minimalistic approach to music, where there are no tricks or tweaks to deceive the ears, just really, really, honest lyrics,” KlefNotes

Splash Zone: A Night of Stand-Up Comedy presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-06-23 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

ALL-GENRE OPEN MIC w/comedic host presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-06-30 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

GA-Grown Country Songwriter, Matt Rogers LIVE at Canopy and the Roots
2023-07-08 19:30 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Matt Rogers is a critically acclaimed country superstar-to-be rapidly making a name for himself in the music industry and beyond. The Georgia native finds himself building his career in Nashville, Tennessee while his country-at-heart, blues-in-his-soul music makes its way into the speakers of old and new listeners alike.
Any fan of Rogers, however, knows that the true magic he brings to the table is on stage. Rowdy,gritty, and simply a good time, Rogers knows no limitations once he’s in his element under the spotlight. The golden-toned crooner is commercial without compromise; what you see is whayou get with Rogers, and fans undoubtedly can’t get enough. Invigorated with rawness andauthenticity, this natural born storyteller captures snapshots of real-life experiences in 4K acrossthe complete spectrum of emotions.”There’s nothing like playing in front of a live audience. Their energy becomes my energy,and the connection with them is authentic. It’s inspiring to see fans consume a song andwatch their reaction to it. They are the fuel.” – Matt Rogers
In addition to finding a home at Nashville’s Ole Red (the Blake Shelton/Grand Ole Opry jointventure in the heart of Music City) with a weekly residency, Rogers energetic live show earnedhim invitations to play an extensive list of venues across the country and share the stage withsome of country music’s hottest names including Chris Stapleton, Jimmie Allen, Walker Hayes,Clint Black, Clay Walker, Jake Owen, Cole Swindell, LOCASH, Brothers Osborne, ChrisJanson, and Michael Ray. Fans have a lot to look forward to from Rogers from constantly touring bigger and better stages, to planning new exciting collaborations, as well as a series of new singles set to hit speakers in early 2023.
Intimately 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.
Doors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; VIP seating with table service available for add-on; table seating with limited availability on main floor or balcony. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.
