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Americana & Folk Music in Atlanta

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About the Americana & Folk Scene in Atlanta

Atlanta’s Americana and folk music scene blends Southern roots with diverse storytelling traditions, offering an intimate experience across the city’s clubs, festivals, and listening rooms. From acoustic bluegrass to modern folk-rock, local artists and national acts alike find a welcoming stage in Atlanta’s vibrant live music culture. Use this guide to explore upcoming concerts, discover homegrown talent, and connect with venues that keep the folk spirit alive.

Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Shows

See our list of all concert picks or the full list of CL critic's recommendatons

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Bob Dylan with Lucinda Williams and Jimmie Vaughan at Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

07/31/2026 7:00 PM
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., July 31
Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Jimmie Vaughan, Synovus Park...

—See Recommendation

Cicada Rhythm at Avon Theater with Special Guest Slow Parade

07/31/2026 8:00 PM
Avon Theater

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., July 31
Cicada Rhythm, Avon Theater - There was a seven year break between...

—See Recommendation
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Lera Lynn at Eddie's Attic

07/31/2026 9:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., July 31

Lera Lynn, Eddie’s Attic — Singer/songwriter Lynn’s sultry,...

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Surfing For Daisy at Eddie's Attic

08/04/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues., August 4
Surfing for Daisy, Eddie's Attic - This alt-folk/rock sextet plays...

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The Lone Bellow What A Time To Be Alive Tour at Eddie's Attic

08/05/2026 7:30 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Wed., August 5
The Lone Bellow, Walker Burroughs, Eddie's Attic - This roots rock...

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The Lone Bellow What A Time To Be Alive Tour at Eddie's Attic

08/06/2026 7:30 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs., August 6
The Lone Bellow, Walker Burroughs, Eddie's Attic - This roots...

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Charlie Mars at Eddie's Attic

08/08/2026 8:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., August 8
Charlie Mars, Eddie's Attic - Roots singer/songwriter Mars has been...

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Abe Partridge w/ Support From Jack Barksdale Live at Eddie's Attic!

08/15/2026 9:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., August 15
Abe Partridge, Jack Barksdale, Eddie's Attic - If idiosyncratic...

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An Evening with The Dirty Guv'Nahs - 20th Anniversary Tour at Terminal West

08/21/2026 8:00 PM
Terminal West

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., August 21
Dirty Guv'nahs, Terminal West - It's billed as "an evening with,"...

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Sean Mcconnell W/ Support From Olivia Wolf at Eddie's Attic

08/23/2026 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sun., August 23
Sean McConnell, Olivia Wolf, Eddie's Attic - "I was born with an...

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Anthony Crawford With Savana Lee at Eddie's Attic

08/30/2026 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sun., August 30
Anthony Crawford with Savana Lee, Eddie's Attic - Americana...

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Upcoming Americana & Folk Concerts

See the full concert and live music listings on our Americana/Folk Music Events Calendar

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Songwriters In The Row Ft. Cliff Corr, Jerad Davis, & Franklin Engram at Eddie's Attic

07/30/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
Songwriters in the Row live at Eddie's Attic with your host Cliff Corr!



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Songwriters in the Row returns in July featuring Cliff Corr, Jerad Davi...
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Bob Dylan with Lucinda Williams and Jimmie Vaughan at Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

07/31/2026 7:00 PM
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., July 31
Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Jimmie Vaughan, Synovus Park...

—See Event
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Hits In The Attic at Eddie's Attic

07/31/2026 7:00 PM
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Sonia Leigh, Travis Howard, Danny Myrick, & Megan Linville live at Eddie’s Attic! SONIA LEIGH Sonia Leigh is an independent recording artist and songw...
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Cicada Rhythm at Avon Theater with Special Guest Slow Parade

07/31/2026 8:00 PM
Avon Theater

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., July 31
Cicada Rhythm, Avon Theater - There was a seven year break between...

—See Event

The Krickets and Bo Spring Band at Red Clay Music Foundry

07/31/2026 8:00 PM
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry
“...a total home-run.”(Eric Thom - Americana Highways)



"The Krickets send chills down your spine and lift you sky high..." (No Depression)

“Really g...
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Lera Lynn at Eddie's Attic

07/31/2026 9:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., July 31

Lera Lynn, Eddie’s Attic — Singer/songwriter Lynn’s sultry,...

—See Event

Americana & Folk Artists from Atlanta

For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.

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Alex Guthrie

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Alex Lolito

Alex Lolito

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All The Locals

ATL based (est 2012), All The Locals, are shaped and molded out of the very bricks that make up their southern metropolis. Soulful backbone, a rock n ...
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Andrea and Mud

Surf Western from the South. Andrea & Mud Sound like Doc Watson and the Cramps had a lovechild while watching a Tarantino movie.


"Andrea and Mud are...
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ATL Collective

ATL Collective

This rotating cast of high-caliber players revisits classic albums. A simple premise and a blast from the past rooted in the present.
—See Band Bio
Beauregard & The Downright

Beauregard & The Downright

Beauregard Higgins is a singer songwriter from ATL, Ga. His passion pours out through his music with a fresh approach to mixing reggae and folk into a...
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Betsy Franck

Betsy Franck is a soulful Americana and blues singer-songwriter whose music blends mountain influences, southern rock, and heartfelt storytelling. A V...
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Blackfox

Ranging from hard rocking, almost punk bombast, gentle acoustic driven ballads, and psych-ambient rambles, the newly released, limited edition, self-t...
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Blood on the Harp

Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Blood On the Harp bills themselves as simply Songs about Death. This macabre musical outfit creates a sound that harkens to ...
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BooHoo Ramblers

The BooHoo Ramblers are a roots-oriented band from Decatur, Georgia, blending traditional, country, folk, rock, and bluegrass into a style they call "...
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Brandon Reeves

Brandon Reeves is a Georgia based acoustic performer who uses original songs, story telling, fingerpicking guitar, foot tapping, and harmonica tooting...
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Canon Tyler

Canon Tyler is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from North Georgia whose music blends elements of bluegrass, contemporary acoustic sounds, and the st...
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Carlton Heston

Blokey folk songstringer/doer
—See Band Bio
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Cicada Rhythm

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—See Band Bio
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Cody Marlowe

Cody Marlowe is an Atlanta-based Americana musician whose heartfelt songwriting blends folk, rock, and country influences. Rooted in Southern traditio...
—See Band Bio
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Cracker

Perhaps best known for their breakout hit “Low,” Cracker is as much a band as it is a time capsule from an era where grunge and rock reigned supreme. ...
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Venues Known for Americana & Folk Music
For our full music venue directory see our list of concert venues

City Winery ATL Ponce City Market

City Winery Atlanta

Atlanta's first urban winery, City Winery has an intimate music venue able to seat 300 people, a restaurant, bar, an outdoor patio, and a private even...
—See Venue and Events
Red Clay Magnum

Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

This 260-seat theater hosts a variety of musical acts. Acoustic music and singer/songwriter material is the venue's forte, but the format is open, and...
—See Venue and Events
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Eddie's Attic

Located across from Decatur Square, Eddie's hosts aspiring and accomplished singer-songwriters for live shows almost nightly and is famous for its bia...
—See Venue and Events
Wallers

Waller's Coffee Shop

Coffee Shop and Community Event Space
—See Venue and Events

CL Features and Reviews

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HIGH FREQUENCIES: The Great Southeast Music Hall Reunion

08/03/2019 7:36 PM
Getting the gang back together one last time
—See Article
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FIRST PERSON WITH KODAC HARRISON: 'THE LUCKY ONE'

04/17/2019 2:50 PM
The singer, songwriter, and poet turns 70
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Mississippi

Dust-to-Digital: The Art of documentation

02/18/2019 11:23 PM
‘Voices of Mississippi’ and ‘Listen All Around’ illustrate similarities between the Deep South of the ’60s and East/Central Africa of the ’50s
—See Article
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Mississippi Records casts new light on American music

01/17/2019 10:39 AM
Portland-based reissue label’s co-founder Eric Isaacson showcases a secret history of musical cycles
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Atlanta's best albums of 2018

12/30/2018 6:07 PM
From Migos to Misanthropic Aggression, 40 of the city's most essential listens of the past year
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The little old brick building on Nassau Street

12/28/2018 1:04 PM
Proposed Margaritaville construction could erase music history
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See our list of all atlanta music genres for the comprehensive list of our coverage. Here's some links for other genres you might like to check out.

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Atlanta Country Music

See which artists are performing, learn about country-friendly venues, and explore CL’s coverage of Atlanta’s country scene.
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Check out the DJs, venues, and festivals fueling Atlanta’s electronic music landscape, with updated show listings and previews.
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Gospel Music Atlanta

Browse upcoming performances, local gospel talent, and features highlighting the spiritual and musical roots of gospel in Atlanta.
—See Event

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Explore key hip-hop venues, artist bios, concert picks, and critic coverage of Atlanta’s most defining music genre.
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Metal Music Atlanta

Get the latest on Atlanta’s metal shows, featured artists, and the venues known for hosting heavy and underground acts.
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Punk Music In Atlanta

Find out where punk is alive in Atlanta, with concert picks, band spotlights, and articles covering the city’s DIY punk community.
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