Kevin Scott’s Allstar Holiday Revival
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Thurs., Dec. 18
Kevin Scott's Funky Holiday Spectacular, Variety Playhouse - Now ensconced as the bassist for hard touring Gov't Mule, ex-Atlanta resident Scott returns for another of what has become his annual holiday blowouts. This year's tenth go-round includes Charlie Starr, the ubiquitous Kevn Kinney, Duane Trucks, T Hardy Morris and loads of others, some of whom won't be announced until the show. It's mostly a covers affair, but with holiday music from soul, blues and funk acts as opposed to the usual drippy family and mall standards we're all tired of. You never know what'll happen when Scott gets going with this talented bunch, which is of course part of the funky fun. Not to be missed. - Hal Horowitz
From the venue:
On December 18, 2025 at the Variety Playhouse, Kevin Scott and an incomparable assemblage of A-Team players will join forces to present the Kevin Scott’s 10th Annual Funky Holiday Spectacular dance party. Featuring tunes ranging from James Brown and Otis Redding to Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin to Frank Zappa and Black Sabbath, and a few seasonal standards with just the right amount of holiday flavor, the band will usher in the holiday season with an uncompromising serving of funk and spunk. Kevin Scott’s 10th Annual Funky Holiday Spectacular includes band leader, Kevin Scott (Govt Mule, John McLaughlin, Col. Buce Hampton, Jimmy Herring), Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke), Benji Shanks (Blackberry Smoke), Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy, The Fearless Flyers), Duane Trucks (Widespread Panic), Jelly Joseph (Galactic), Kevn Kinney, T. Hardy Morris, The Greyhounds, King Baby, Emil Werstler (Dååth), Rick Lollar (Jimmy Herring, King Baby), Lamont Landers, Jontavious Willis, Mark Raudabaugh (Sierra Hull, Donna the Buffalo), Matt Slocum (Warren Haynes Band, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Railroad Earth), Ryan Scott, Rhett Huffman (American Aquarium), Jordan Shalhoup, Danny Wytanis (Ghost Note), Mark Rivers (Tedeschi Trucks Band), Art Edmaiston (Gregg Allman, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Little Feat), Marc Franklin (Aretha Franklin, BB King, Justin Timberlake), Rafael Pereira, Amanda Joy, Tiffany White, and Spencer Pope, along with a few more VERY SPECIAL GUESTS to be announced in the coming weeks. Kevin Scott’s 10th Annual Funky Holiday Spectacular is the holiday tradition that we need. Happy! Merry! Hark! and Funk!
The show will benefit The Georgia Music Foundation and Backline.
Presented by Good Times Productions. Good Times Productions is the Atlanta-based promotion company behind Hampton 70 (70th birthday celebration for Col. Bruce Hampton, 2017), Atlanta Pop (2019), Zee Day Soire (2021), Kevin Scott’s Funkmas (2022 and 2024).
The Georgia Music Foundation supports programs of music education, preservation and outreach while fostering an appreciation for the state’s rich music heritage. The Georgia Music Foundation supports programs of music education, preservation and outreach while fostering an appreciation for the state’s rich music heritage. Established in 1994, the Georgia Music Foundation has spent nearly three decades working with valued partners statewide to support programs that preserve the state’s music history, provide opportunities for students to participate in music education and promote Georgia’s music communities. Backline is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. Backline’s mission is to build a safer and more supportive music industry by helping the music community access quality mental health care providers that understand the industry and its challenges.
Art Design by Greg Mike.
Kevin Scott’s Allstar Holiday Revival | 12/18/2025 8:00 PM