Entertainment Schedule
There's plenty to love about the music lineup at the 2017 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival. All concerts are FREE and open to the public.
XFINITY MAIN STAGE
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Smokey's Farmland Band
Fri, August 25 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
Smokey's Farmland Band blends musical influences ranging from bluegrass to gypsy jazz to Cajun, creating a progressive sound they like to call "Goodtime Eclectic Bluegrass." While they enjoy venturing outside the realm of the traditional, they still respect the roots of bluegrass, and retain the energy and twang of mountain music. A typical set features original tunes, good ol' pickin numbers, and some unexpected covers too.
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Kick the Robot
Fri, August 25 8:30pm - 10:00pm |
Kick the Robot count both Elton John and Collective Soul among their growing fanbase. The young power pop trio, driven by great songwriting and outstanding vocal harmonies, bring an infectious new energy to alternative rock. Influenced by everyone from The Beatles and The Zombies to modern day rock stars like Marcy Playground, The Raconteurs and OK Go, the group aspires to bring back hook-driven, uninhibited rock 'n roll.
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Lilac WIne
Sat, August 26 12:30pm - 1:45pm |
Lilac Wine is best described as a sweet and heady musical recipe. The main ingredients combine tasteful song choices, skillful musicianship and adventurous arrangements that magically combine into music that is both alluring and hypnotic for the listener. The acoustic trio takes pride in its ability to combine popular songs of the last 50 years with traditional musical styles such as folk, bluegrass, jazz, latin and R&B.
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Ah Surely!
Sat, August 26 2:15pm - 3:30pm |
Irish Step dancer Claire Shirey, along with Evan Kinney and John Maschinot will make you want to kick up your heels with a program of pure, authentic Irish singing, music and dance. Combining masterfully played fiddle, uilleann pipes, concertina, flute, bodhran and guitar with traditional Irish ballads and step dance, the trio is sure to tickle the fancy of young and old alike.
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Diane Durrett &
Melissa "Junebug" Massey Sat, August 26 6:00pm - 7:30pm |
Diane Durrett has long reflected the musical passions that inspired her while growing up in Atlanta. With a blend of raw soulful vocals, sultry tones and strong original songs, she has sung with Sting, Gregg Allman and Chuck Leavell; and has opened for Tina Turner, Koko Taylor and Delbert McClinton. Durrett is a down-to-earth-diva who sings from her soul, writes with heart and humor, and brings her southern wit and charm to every performance.
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Shawn Mullins
Sat, August 26 8:00pm - 9:30pm |
Atlanta-based folk-rock troubadour Shawn Mullins, best known for his GRAMMY-nominated #1 hit "Lullaby" (Everything's gonna be alright. Rockabye, rockabye), is a natural-born storyteller. Live, Shawn emphasizes the strengths that have maintained his fan base for years - a rich, worn-in baritone, a knack for spinning tuneful narratives, and reverence for his red clay, roots rock predecessors. It's sweetly melodic folk-rock, the sort of music that makes you smile and think, tap your feet and nod your head.
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MILLER LITE locally brewed STAGE
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Kevin Dunbar
Fri, August 25 6:30pm - 7:45pm |
Kevin Dunbar grew up in New York where he attended one of the most dangerous schools in the country. At an early age, Kevin was forced to give up his passion for music because, "Carrying a trombone around was the last thing someone would do unless it was going to be used as a weapon." Through a chance opportunity, Kevin left New York and headed south to Georgia where he fell back in love with music and re-wrote his story. In 2014, he won best Male Rock Artist at the Georgia Music Awards.
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School of Rock
East Cobb House Band Fri, August 25 8:00pm - 9:30pm |
The School of Rock East Cobb is known throughout Georgia as an incubator for incredible musicians. The "House Band" is comprised of the most talented musicians from the school, and as you would expect, THEY REALLY ROCK! Wowing crowds at every mind-blowing show, the band performs classics from some of the greats including Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Tom Petty, The Who, Queen, Black Sabbath and many others.
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Hailey Fletcher
Sat, August 26 12:00pm - 1:15pm |
Hailey Fletcher is a Georgia based red-dirt country artist who has music in her soul. She draws inspiration from artists like country-purest Alan Jackson and soulful crooner Norah Jones, coupled with the of grit of Florida Georgia Line, and grounded in artists like Josh Abbott. Hailey has shared the stage with Drivin' N Cryin', Angie Aparo and Nashville Star finalists Zac Hacker and Jayron Weaver.
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Riley Biederer
Sat, August 26 1:30pm - 2:45pm |
Riley Biederer's distinctive sound can be best described as an R&B infused pop style. As a member of Pharrell Williams and Gwen Stefani's teams on season 9 of The Voice, Riley used powerful performances to become the first one chair turn, twice stolen artist to ever make the Voice Live Playoffs. In 2016, Riley was the opening support act for Nick Carter's North American tour. She released her debut EP in February of the same year.
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Wesley Cook
Sat, August 26 3:00pm - 4:15pm |
"Upbeat positivity is a Wes constant, in his music and his attitude," said Rolling Stone Magazine of blue-eyed songsmith Wesley Cook. Listeners are sure to hear the familiar world and rhythmic influences of Dave Matthews, Paul Simon, Jason Mraz and many more, although he captures a sound that is very much his own. As a front man, his high-energy showmanship and down-to-earth charm makes it impossible for crowds not to love him.
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Highbeams
Sat, August 26 4:30pm - 5:45pm |
Highbeams are a trio of brothers who play emotive, high-energy folk rock. The band has captured audiences all over the Southeast with their warm, personable stage presence and rich three-part harmonies. Highbeams have released two full-length albums and played alongside national acts such as Vertical Horizon, Chase Bryant, Col. Bruce Hampton, and the Grammy-nominated duo Brothers Osborne. Highbeams are Adam Pendlington, Ian Pendlington and Stephen Quinn.
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Sons-N-Britches
Sat, August 26 6:00pm - 7:15pm |
With a name like Sons-N-Britches, you can guess these boys don't take themselves too seriously. However, they do take their music very seriously. S-N-B has appeared with such acts as Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Mark Chestnutt and Travis Tritt. Their music blends traditional country, rock and Southern-style blues with a touch of grass. They call it "music from the REAL dirty south." It's like a glass of iced tea with a shot of moonshine (refreshing with a kick).
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Roger "Hurricane" Wilson &
The Hurricane Homeboys Sat, August 26 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
With over 40 years performing his style of electric rockin' blues, Roger "Hurricane" Wilson has made his own mark on the music world. He's jammed with Roy Buchanan, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins and Charlie Musselwhite; and shared the stage with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and Edgar Winter. Today, the Hurricane follows his own forecast—from festival to juke joint, this storm stays in perpetual motion playing over 250 nights a year.
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SCANA ENERGY FAMILY STAGEOn Friday and Saturday, 20 unique dance and performance groups will entertain festival goers on the SCANA Energy Family Stage, which will be located inside the Kid Zone.
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FIREWORKS FINALESaturday's activities will be capped off with a spectacular fireworks finale at 9:30pm.
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