JORTSFEST 2016 to feature performances by the Wild, Ethereal, Mutual Jerk, and more

It’s a strong return for the fourth annual fest celebrating the local music scene, and cut-off denim shorts.

By Chad Radford Wednesday July 20, 2016 11:01 AM EDT

Photo credit: Stewart Harding

The lineup for JORTSFEST 2016 is here, and it’s a strong return for the fourth annual fest celebrating the local music scene, and cut-off denim shorts. The Wild, Ethereal, World’s Greatest Dad, Nihilist Cheerleader, Wingtips, Pretty Boy, Fit of Body, Pinkest, Pseudo Color, and Mutual Jerk are all on the bill. “I’m super excited about the lineup,” says JORTSFEST co-host Maria Sotnikova. “Carter and I both worked really hard on it.”

When asked about her expectations for this year, she says, “Just to bring folks of different backgrounds together and have a good time.”

Sotnikova is a former WREK DJ who’s heading up this year’s JORTSFEST with Sea Ghost singer, guitarist, and keyboard player Carter Sutherland.

The festival’s motto: “Always free, always all ages, always accessible.” This year, the fest takes place at the Mammal Gallery on Sat., Aug. 20, and sports a new portable ramp to follow through on JORTSFEST’s promise of accessibility. The ramp was purchased after a successful Kickstarter campaign raised more than $3,500. After JORTSFEST, the ramp will be stored at Mammal Gallery and is available for venues across the city to provide easy access to the stage.

[/atlanta/jortsfest/Event?oid=17216877|JORTSFEST 2016 ft. The Wild, Ethereal, World’s Greatest Dad, Nihilist Cheerleader, Wingtips, Pretty Boy, Fit of Body, Pinkest, Pseudo Color, and Mutual Jerk. Sat., Aug. 20. Free. 4 p.m. The Mammal Gallery, 91 Broad St. S.W. www.mammalgallery.com.]