Canopy + the Roots

A Night of Stand-Up with Athens guests presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2024-03-15 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Duwayne Burnside, blues/jazz artist, LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
2024-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Duwayne Burnside is one of 14 children born to legendary North Mississippi musician R.L. Burnside and his wife, Alice. He has been a frequent performer with the North Mississippi Allstars since the early 1990s, when that group, fronted by Luther and Cody Dickinson, formed. The young Burnside learned his first few guitar licks and chords from his father, but proved a quick study and soon began playing with local club owner Junior Kimbrough and the Soul Blues Boys. Growing up in Holly Springs, he was close to Memphis, and as soon as he was able to get to Memphis, he did, and soon had the chance to sit in with Little Jimmy King, Albert King, B.B. King, Bobby “Blue” Bland, and others.​
Duwayne also began playing in his Dad’s band, Sound Machine Groove, where he further honed his skills as a guitarist and showman. He recorded for Hightone and Fat Possum Records with his father’s group before moving to Memphis, where he opened his own club, Burnside Kitchen and Grill, near Highway 61. He booked the music, cooked the food, sold the beer, and had his own band perform there on a weekly basis.​
In 1998, Duwayne traveled to Los Angeles to record his first album, Live at the Mint, as Duwayne Burnside & the Mississippi Mafia. After returning to Memphis, he decided to take a break from the bar business and settled back home in Holly Springs. In 2001, he joined the North Mississippi Allstars on-stage for the first time in Birmingham, Alabama, and that led to incessant touring with the band. He recorded with them on their third album, Polaris, and is featured on two of the group’s EP’s. In 2004, he opened another version of the Burnside Blues Cafe in Holly Springs and formed a new band that fused soul blues with hill country blues. His albums under his own name include Live at the Mint (1998) and Under Pressure (2005), both for B.C. Records. An album celebrating his father’s life and music remains in the works. One of the last things he asked his father to do — R.L. Burnside passed at age 80 in 2005 — was sing with him at the massive, popular Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee. Burnside continues to tour, helping to keep the North County, Mississippi hill-style blues flourishing.

An Evening with Indie-Folk Artist, Eliot Bronson, LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
2024-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Over the course of six albums, indie folksinger Eliot Bronson has created his own brand of atmospheric American roots music. He’s an award winner. A road warrior with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. An internationally-renowned songwriter with a voice that swoons and sweeps, making fans out of everyone from his hometown newspaper, The Baltimore Sun — who championed Bronson from the very start, hailing him as “a folk singing wunderkind” back when he was still playing local coffeeshops — to Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, whose work on 2014’s Eliot Bronson and 2017’s James placed Bronson on the same client roster as heartfelt songwriters like Jason Isbell and Chris Stapleton.
Talking To Myself marks the most meditative, melodic album of his career, with sparse soundscapes that are laced with acoustic guitar, light touches of keyboard, and clouds of reverb. When Eliot’s voice enters each song, it’s like sunlight piercing its way through the fog. “There’s pedal steel, upright bass, and a little bit of electric guitar,” he explains. “Other than that, it’s just me and Damon.”
He’s talking about Damon Moon, the Atlanta-area producer best known for his work with regional indie rock bands. “Damon usually makes records with louder bands,” Eliot says, “and that was interesting to me. I wanted to work with someone who had a different sensibility than I did. He brought a new atmosphere to the album. Instead of playing bass on a song, we’d use a Moog. Instead of playing a shaker, we’d use a brush on the side of a tambourine. We wanted to get outside the box of what an Americana folk singer is supposed to sound like.”
The result is a 10-song showcase of spacey dream-folk, with Eliot Bronson pulling triple-duty as singer, songwriter, and co-producer. On his previous record, Empty Spaces, he wrote about the messy end of a decade-long romance and the start of something new. Portions of Talking To Myself serve as an epilogue to that story, with songs like “From Rabun Gap” and “Are You Still Mean” measuring the distance between past heartbreak and present resilience. Elsewhere, Talking To Myself finds Eliot taking stock of
the world around him, turning his personal experience into universal songs about the feelings we all share. “I was writing about loneliness, isolation, and reflection,” he says. “The songs were written or refined during the pandemic, and that’s what I was doing during that period: reflecting. It’s not a pandemic album, but it’s one that reflects the depth of an inner-life cultivated in a unique time in our lives.”
Before the pandemic hit, Bronson had already spent a decade on the road, playing his music to audiences everywhere from Norway to New England. All of that touring came to a halt as the world locked down, but that didn’t stop Bronson from playing shows at home. “I did nothing but play livestreams,” he remembers. “I played 165 weekly livestreams over the course of three years, and I didn’t miss a single week, ever. Those years felt like a personal bootcamp because I got so much better at playing alone. When it came time to make a new record, I knew it wanted to honor that growth by putting myself front and center.”
Talking To Myself was recorded on the outskirts of Atlanta, where Eliot first built an audience as a member of folk-rock duo The Brilliant Inventions. Before moving to town, he’d grown up in working-class Baltimore, within walking distance of the Pentecostal Church where his father and grandfather once preached to congregants who spoke in tongues. His parents drew their inspiration from religion and 1960s counterculture, but Bronson took his own from the records that filled his father’s collection, from folk acts like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Joni Mitchell to the trailblazing blues duo of Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry. Inspired to make his own music, he began writing songs as a teenager and eventually relocated to Atlanta, where he performed with The Brilliant Inventions for years before winning first place in the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest as a solo act.
Those writing chops take center stage on new songs like “What I’ve Done With My Life” (a retrospective look at an adulthood spent on the run, written with all the honesty and lyrical precision of a long-
lost John Prine track), “Wait For Me” (an ethereal love song, painted with watercolor splashes of reverb and fingerpicked guitar), and “Take This The Wrong Way” (a minor-key folk song that’s as haunting as it is gorgeous). Bronson is a diverse songwriter, bouncing between poetic turns-of-phrase and direct narratives, and he’s never sounded so compelling as a vocalist. Whether leaping into his falsetto or singing in a woozy croon, he wrings every ounce of feeling from his lyrics, bringing those emotions to vivid life.
Talking To Myself is an album that balances mood and melody, intimacy and atmosphere, grounded songwriting and astral, ambient arrangements. For a songwriter who’s always dealt with the gray area between genres — or, he puts it, “the in-between colors that we don’t really have words for” — it’s the next chapter in a story that continues to unfold.
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A Night of Stand-Up Comedy presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2024-02-23 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

"Love Actually" improv parody presented by Take This Comedy and C+R
2024-02-16 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

Roots in the Round, multi-songwriter feature LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
2024-02-10 19:30 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Onyx Echelon 85 Enterprises & Canopy & the Roots are coming together to bring a unique take of the “Songwriters in a Round” Showcase to the Gold City as we present “Roots in the Round.” Join us on Saturday, February 10th as Jayna Jennings, the Broken String Band, Mannequin Party, Perfect Animal, and Caroline Coleman will be coming together in the intimate speakeasy listening room, better known as The Roots, as they weave through their stories of success, heartache, and everything in between behind their songs with the strings of authenticity playing a melody that will bring it all together for an unforgettable listening experience. Doors at 7PM, Show at 7:30PM.
Jayna Jennings
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.
The Broken String Band
Hailing from the Classic City – Athens, GA – the Broken String Band is redefining 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.
Mannequin Party
Mannequin Party is an alternative musician hailing from Athens, GA. His music is a funky, fingerstyle amalgamation of folk, indie rock, Americana, and jazz, and features elusive chord progressions and rhythms paired with hypnotic melodies.
Perfect Animal
What do you get when you blend shoegaze guitar leads and introspective lyrics? The answer is Perfect Animal. Formed in April 2022, Eric Peters (vocals /guitar), Alex Dauer (bass), Justin Stoks (drums), and David Burger (guitar) came together with one goal in mind: to take listeners on a sonic journey that transcends all genre boundaries. Drawing inspiration from influential artists such as The Cure, Mac Demarco, and Snail Mail, Perfect Animal personifies the DIY attitude in both their musical and visual storytelling. From producing their own music videos to recording their music in-house, each release is crafted to create an immersive and authentic experience for the listener – and this experience continues to take new shapes and colors as the band continues to grow.
Caroline Coleman
Caroline Coleman is a motorcycle-riding acoustic singer/songwriter from Northeast Georgia drawing on influences from Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Patti Smith and more.

A Night of Improv w/ ATL guests presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2024-02-09 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

GA-Grown Country Songwriter, Matt Rogers LIVE at Canopy and the Roots
2024-02-03 19:30 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Matt Rogers has a powerful, gritty, and raw voice that lends a unique emotional texture to his music. His approach to songwriting adds a genuine quality to his lyrics that center around life, love, and tradition. His “country-at-heart, blues-in-his-soul” sound is captivating and rare.
A Georgia native, Rogers’ musical interest blossomed during his days in middle school when he got his first guitar. Performing in church and events throughout his school years, his love for songwriting began to grow while at college. Influenced by multiple genres, Matt put together his first band in his early 20’s. Leaving a position in the medical field, Matt made his move to Nashville in 2015 working as a full-time songwriter and touring artist.
Matt is a seasoned songsmith who currently boasts 17 songwriting awards that serve as a testament to his signature hard-hitting lyricism electrified by his husky, rich vocals; his song, “Coal,” has won several songwriting awards from NSAI/CMT, Music City Songstar, American Songwriter, Songwriting University, and Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. He achieved the top award from Music City SongStar for his song, “She Was Everything,” as well as a finalist slot in the USA Songwriting Competition. Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and CMT selected his song “I Was Raised” for a songwriting achievement award, and it went on to be selected by NSAI as a Top 40 song.
As an artist, Matt’s live show has earned him the opportunity to share the stage with some of country music’s biggest acts, including Chris Stapleton, Jimmie Allen, Walker Hayes, Clint Black, Clay Walker, Jake Owen, Cole Swindell, LOCASH, Brothers Osborne, Chris Janson, and Michael Ray.
Matt has released four new singles in 2023 and has 6 more scheduled to be released during 2024. For more information, visit https://mattrogerscountry.com.
Intimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush, speakeasy-style, 100 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.

Family Friendly Improv presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2024-02-02 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

CNPY Selfie Pop-Up with West Destiny Drive Photography
2024-02-01 - 2024-03-01 | the Canopy
Drop-in during business hours to walk through and photograph in Canopy + the Roots’ February love-themed photo pop-up stations. The pop-up is located inside of Canopy + the Roots on street level in the glass room. Come in to the beverage bar and pay $15 individual | $18 couple for all three vignettes.

Steady the Wave :: emerging alt-pop rock LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
2024-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Steady the Wave are an alternative pop rock band formed in 2022 in Oakwood, GA. They have since written and curated original songs including their first single, “Organic” released in 2023.
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Doors open at 7:00pm, show begins at 7:30pm. Enjoy live and intimate performance in a setting like no other: the Roots of Canopy + the Roots. The speakeasy is located underground and beneath your feet of the social house. Support live music and comedy culture; tell your friends!

Fast & Furious Improv Parody presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2024-01-26 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 at most performaces. HEPPA air filters and sanitizing stations throughout the building.

Kilough :: emerging multi-genre artist LIVE in the Roots
2024-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Your Neighborhood Songwriter, Kilough (Ky-low), is an independent artist currently based in Nashville. 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 sophomore EP, States Between, is out now. It features previously released singles “What If” and “Follow Me”, as well as a few more favorites. Stemming from her own experiences, she hopes listeners will hear a little of themselves in her songs.
Kilough is set to perform throughout the Southeast this fall, as well as release new music. Stay tuned to @KiloughOfficial and kiloughofficial.com for the latest updates.
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 lounge or balcony seating with table service available by contacting events@canopyandtheroots.com . Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.

Made-Up Movie Night presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2024-01-19 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

JOE PETTIS comedy LIVE presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2024-01-12 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

a night of BELLS & WHISTLES LIVE in the Roots
2024-01-06 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.
The doors and speakeasy open at 7:00PM with the 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. NO ALCOHOL SERVICE THIS EVENING. HEPPA air filters and sanitizing stations throughout the building.

Family-Friendly Improv presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2024-01-05 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. NO ALCOHOL SERVICE THIS NIGHT. HEPPA air filters and sanitizing stations throughout the building.

NEW YEARS EVE with Hughes Taylor LIVE in the Roots
2023-12-31 21:00 - 2024-01-01 00:30 | the Roots
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An old soul hailing from Macon Georgia USA, Hughes Taylor was immediately drawn to the blues when he first picked up the guitar. Two decades later, he’s become an acclaimed guitarist and songwriter playing a fiery brand of blues-rock whose power trio lineage stretches back to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Cream and Jimi Hendrix.
His latest studio album, Modern Nostalgia, is a showcase not only of his signature style as a guitarist but of his overall evolution as a musician, songwriter, and producer. Written during the pandemic and recorded at the legendary Capricorn Sound Studios, it’s 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 was released on CD in July 2021 and has been on the US Blues-Rock Top 50 Album Chart every week for the past 20 months. A limited-edition double vinyl edition was released in June, 2022.
From age 13, locked away in his bedroom, Hughes practiced for hours on end playing along with his favorite guitar heroes. By 14 he was writing his own material and recording demos in his parents’ basement, while simultaneously developing his live act by playing anywhere anytime with anyone. He was performing professionally before he could legally drive, and by the time he started college, creating and performing music was his primary source of income.
He self-released his first full-length album of original songs, Hear My Melody, in the spring of 2016. Restless followed in early 2018, sandwiched between graduating with honors in marketing from University of North Georgia and marrying the love of his life. By the summer of 2019, The Hughes Taylor Band’s sound began to coalesce, combining his spin on the blues-rock power trio format with the inescapable influence of his hometown heroes, the Allman Brothers. Good Blues, Fast, an album of classics lovingly arranged and interpreted by Taylor was his first release to gain acclaim beyond Georgia and paved the way for the next chapter in his music journey.
In January of 2020, Hughes and his band toured the United Kingdom supporting the Heather Findlay Band. Gaining immediate popularity and positive music press reviews, the trio returned stateside just as the pandemic halted all tours and local performances. Fortunately, the last few shows of the tour were recorded, affording enough good material for the Live in the UK album he released in early 2021.
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 9:00pm; show starts at 9:30pm; VIP lounge or balcony seating with table service available by contacting events@canopyandtheroots.com . Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.

Family-Friendly Improv presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-12-29 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. Rated PG ; squeaky-clean comedy for all ages.

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.

An Improvised Hallmark Movie presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-12-22 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. RATED PG-13/R for language and adult content.

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 Eyebrows : Power-Pop-Garage-Punk Rock LIVE in the Roots
2023-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Jay Garrigan is on a lifelong quest to write the perfect song for all of your imperfect moments. He likes to play the space around the guitar.
Darrin Gray plays a Charlotte-legendary EB-O 60’s bass guitar that has passed through several infamous bands, and then sat in a friend’s closet until Darrin came to its rescue.
Shawn Lynch is influenced by drummer greats like Ringo, and Moon. Like his heroes, he also sets his drums up in his own unique configuration, and has a story behind every piece of his drum kit.
TOGETHER THEY ARE THE EYEBROWS.
Intimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush, speakeasy-style, 100 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; balcony seating with table service available for add-on; table seating with limited availability on main floor. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.

A Night of Improv Comedy presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-12-15 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

Lauren Anderson :: Rock n' Roll with a lotta soul LIVE at Canopy + the Roots
2023-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | the Roots
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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AoeCSG1zkka1T0WO3dPUJ
LAUREN ANDERSON performed a livestream from Nashville for Canopy + the Roots during the shelter-in-place and joins us again for her third show and a new release, “Stand Still”.
Lauren 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.
That 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.
The 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.”
Meanwhile, 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.
“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.
She 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.”
Other 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.
“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:
It’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.
Following 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.
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; balcony seating with table service available for add-on; table seating with limited availability on main floor. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.
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A Night of Stand-Up Comedy presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R *Note late start*
2023-12-08 21:30 - 23:00 | 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 **LATE START TIME ON 12/08/23** AT 9:30PM. You can come to expect diverse comedy from improv to stand-up comedy and themed nights; no two shows are alike. RATED PG-13/R for language and adult content.

The doors and speakeasy open at 9:30PM 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.

A Night of Stand-Up & Improv presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-11-24 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. Show is rated PG-13/R for adult content and language.

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.

Queens in the Circle Showcase LIVE in the Roots
2023-11-18 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots
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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.
Onyx Echelon 85 Enterprises’ Feminenergy series returns to Canopy + The Roots for a night of storytelling and sisterhood as we bring to you “Queens in the Circle,” an all femme songwriters in a round showcase. Join us on Saturday, November 18th as Chasing Jonah, Julianne Merritt, Nadia Vaeh and Prisca come together in C +R’s speakeasy listening room for an intimate look and listen to their respective musical journeys as they weave through the songs of success, heartache, and authenticity that were born from said journeys.

Onyx Echelon 85 Enterprises’ Feminenergy series returns to Canopy + The Roots for a night of storytelling and sisterhood as we bring to you “Queens in the Circle,” an all femme songwriters in a round showcase. Join us on Saturday, November 18th as Chasing Jonah, Collette Whittemore, Julianne Merritt, Lilith Jenovax, and Nadia Vaeh come together in C +R’s speakeasy listening room for an intimate look and listen to their respective musical journeys as they weave through the songs of success, heartache, and authenticity that were born from said journeys. Doors at 7PM, Show at 7:30PM.

Chasing Jonah
Florida based artist, Chasing Jonah is the Alternative Indie/Pop project and stage name for vocalist, actor & composer, Ashley Dudukovich. Known for her haunting vocals, honest lyrics, and cinematic compositions, she has had her music placed on several Independent Films and Television shows such as the Netflix show, “Lucifer”, a UFC Fight Night Preview, Nickelodeon’s, “Mysticons” and the CBS show, “Tommy” and MTV’s “Ghosted”. She’s been musically compared to artists such as Regina Spektor, the Cranberries, Of Monsters and Men, as well as Fiona Apple. Chasing Jonah released her debut album “Prelude” in May of 2014 and began living out of her car while touring the East Coast (U.S.) later that year. Since then, she has come to call St. Petersburg, FL home while releasing numerous singles, acting in commercials, singing for jingles, and she even released another debut EP under the stage name, “Wreya”. Chasing Jonah released a 4 track piano and cello driven EP, “Canyon” on 1/11/22.

https://chasingjonah.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ChasingJonah

https://www.instagram.com/ChasingJonah/

Julianne Merritt
Julianne Merritt is a North GA based artist, writer, and comedienne who wants nothing more in this world than to put a smile on people’s faces either through her music, her standup, or her overall luminating presence. She released her debut EP, “Not Quite Right,” in 2022 with its follow-up “Strange Forest” in 2023.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7iJrNAy4b41fDPNrQPP9ss?si=r7_sZH74S9KsxC73FJzGMQ

https://www.instagram.com/julianne.e.m/

Lilith Jenovax
Lilith Jenovax is a 28-year-old multifaceted artist that is skilled in photography, modeling, music, acting, writing, and creating conceptual pieces.

Before obtaining her bachelor’s degree in psychology, she studied as an art major, going on to pursue her own as a full time freelance artist. She has been published multiple times as a model, both nationally and internationally, has been nationally published as a photographer, and she has acted in award winning films and creative short films. In 2021, she released her full length freshman album ‘Only Temporary’. She has exceptional skills in professional editing, posing, composition, writing, and design, and continues to research and perfect her craft in multiple avenues.

Her services are desired by anyone needing portrait or event work, portfolio development, promotional pieces, vocal tracks, writing content, acting, or modeling for a product or an artist’s vision.

https://www.lilithjenovax.com/

https://instagram.com/lilithjenovax

Nadia Vaeh
Ready or not, here comes your favorite brat pack leader!

IMA “Vox Pop” winner and Atlanta native Nadia Vaeh is turning heads worldwide for trailblazing what is now coined “brat-pop-rock.” With her conscious, narrative-flipping songs, Nadia embraces your inner villain, addressing the lows of mental health, the highs of toxic relationships, and the giant roller-coaster that we call life.

Her lifelong love of poetry and music was inherited from her mother, who, in a tragic turn of events, she lost to suicide at the age of 17. This devastating loss is what fuels Nadia’s endless drive to create awareness and conversation around the importance of mental health and its de-stigmatization.

Vaeh’s creative inspiration spans across many genres and cultures found globally, including her own, rooted in her father’s homeland of Lebanon. An enriching experience from her time spent in the Netherland Antilles island, Curaçao left her with the love and inspiration from the uniquely addictive island-style rhythms and harmonies.

Nadia is also known for giving back. Through her music, she has donated proceeds to several nonprofits, including the Human Rights Campaign and The Trevor Project, among many others.

Having written in several genres, Nadia’s fascination lies with pop, citing the genre as a powerful healer in her own life: “I love the vast playground of pop music and how it can transcend and connect people through all cultures. So many pop songs have helped me feel seen and understood!”

https://www.nadiavaeh.com/

https://www.facebook.com/nadiavaeh

https://www.instagram.com/nadiavaeh

Friday Night Live series presented by "Take This" Comedy and C+R
2023-11-17 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-11-10 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots

Samuel McDuffie & Friends, emerging artist LIVE in the Roots
2023-11-11 19:00 - 21:30 | the Roots
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Samuel McDuffie found his love for music and songwriting as a teenager growing up in Macon, GA. He wrote his first song at age 13 and performed his first concert at age 15. Over the years, Samuel has lived and toured all over the southeast, allowing him to grow his songwriting and stage presence. He now lives in Dahlonega, GA, and hopes to continue to perform and entertain. Through his love of Southern Rock and interest in Appalachian American culture, he has crafted his songwriting into an art form of storytelling, ranging from sing-a-longs to character building.
His craftsmanship takes the listener on a journey through history and gives them the perspective of the characters he has created with his songs.
This night of music will provide the audience with Samuel McDuffie, welcoming his new band “Bleak Midnight” making their first public debut. Bleak Midnight will be joining Samuel McDuffie to play a few songs on their upcoming EP that will be released in 2024. Come out and enjoy a night of storytelling through the eyes of Moonshiners, a Cherokee Princess, First-Time Parents, Fisherman, and Friends last summer together before the venture into the real world of working full time.

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 lounge or balcony seating with table service available by contacting events@canopyandtheroots.com . Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.

Canon Tyler | Hunter Blalock | Tim Moore, Triple Americana Showcase LIVE in the Roots
2023-11-04 19:30 - 21:30 | the Roots
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A North Georgia ‘Singer-Songwriter Showcase’ featuring three Folk, Country, Bluegrass & Americana influenced songwriters! 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, craft cocktails and wine available. HEPPA air filters and sanitizing stations throughout the building.

CANON TYLER
Canon Tyler is a singer-songwriter from north Georgia. With sonic elements of Bluegrass and contemporary acoustic music, Tyler’s lyrics blend the storytelling aspects of traditional American folk and Laurel Canyon era singer-songwriters. These elements create a sound that is fresh and familiar to fans of roots music.
Find more on Canon at the links below:
canontyler.com
facebook.com/canontylermusic
instagram.com/canontylermusic
TIM MOORE
Tim Moore is a songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Northeast Georgia. Tim began his career in Athens, GA, where he quickly became a must-see act in the local scene. Since those days Tim has moved to mountains where he spends his time writing & taking advantage of mountain life when he isn’t touring.
Find more on Tim at the links below:
facebook.com/MusicTimMoore/
instagram.com/tim_moore_music/
HUNTER BLALOCK
Hunter Blalock is a North-West Georgia Songwriter. Never fearing uncomfortable subjects, Hunter presents an uncensored view of the world & himself. With influences ranging from Tyler Childers & American Aquarium to The Band & Townes Van Zant, Hunter’s writing blends Country, Folk, & Bluegrass to create a unique Americana sound.
Find more on Hunter at the links below:
hunterblalockmusic.com
facebook.com/hunterblalockofficial
instagram.com/hunterwblalock/
