Georgia College’s Department of Music presents Expanding the Art Song Canon: Introducing Afrikaans Art Song Literature on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Max Noah Recital Hall. The concert features soprano Bronwen Forbay, baritone Christian Bester, and pianist Vivian Hamilton. Donations support music scholarships.

Funky Bluester brings their trademarked "Quality Rock-n-Roll" back to Buffington's for an evening of great food, drinks, and music. The band encourages patrons to come and enjoy tunes from their new album, which is currently receiving international airplay!

Catch LIVE music with the band The Muskogees at Amici Milledgeville on Saturday, October 25, 2025, starting at 11:00 PM! Join the fun for a night of great entertainment, food, and drinks at a favorite Milledgeville spot. Don't miss this performance—it's the perfect way to spend your Saturday night near Lake Sinclair!

The Mike Veal Band is taking the stage from 6:30–9:30 PM in the Kidd Center! Come enjoy a night of great music and fun vibes!

Casual attire. Open to the public — so grab your friends and don’t miss out!

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Back by popular demand, The Andrews Brothers Dueling Pianos return to the Kidd Center on Saturday, October 24, from 6–9:30 PM! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and fun. This lively event is open to the public—don’t miss out! Get your tickets now!

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Georgia College & State University’s Wind Symphony presents Through the Darkness on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium. Conducted by Dr. Zandra Bell-McRoy, this inspiring concert will also be livestreamed at facebook.com/GCMusicDepartment. A $5 donation supports GCSU music scholarships.

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Georgia College & State University’s Orchestra Concert returns Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium. 🎶 Directed by Bryan E. Hall and featuring saxophonist Andrew Allen, the performance showcases Romantic and 20th-century works. Livestream at facebook.com/GCMusicDepartment. A $5 donation supports GCSU music scholarships.

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Join the fun at the 22nd annual Deep Roots Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in charming downtown Milledgeville! This free-entry, all-ages festival features live music all day from local and regional artists, a vibrant Artist Market filled with handmade crafts, a thrilling KidZone with inflatables and zip-lines, and an impressive antique car show showcasing 100+ vintage rides with awards at 3 p.m. Grab delicious bites from food trucks and nearby downtown restaurants, test your skills in the friendly Steak Cook-Off with over $3,000 in cash prizes, and soak up the warm, community-centered atmosphere that keeps festival-goers coming back year after year.

Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Most activities, excluding the concert stage and food truck row, end at 6:00 p.m. The concert stage and food truck row will end approximately at 11:30 p.m.

Festival Hall invites you to experience The Jazz Legacy Project: Herbie Hancock, The Blue Note Years—a captivating evening that dives into one of jazz’s most exciting eras. What began with a fateful snowstorm and a last-minute chance to play with Donald Byrd, Blue Note’s biggest artist at the time, launched Herbie Hancock into a seven-year collaboration with the iconic label. Together they created some of the most popular and groundbreaking jazz of the 1960s.

This 90-minute program, narrated by drummer Justin Varnes, takes audiences on a journey through Hancock’s life and music—from writing about his Chicago childhood neighborhood to composing works that reflected the evolving spirit of the Civil Rights era. Blending storytelling with live performances of seminal jazz pieces, the evening illuminates the mind and music of one of America’s most influential composers.

Unlike a traditional tribute concert, The Jazz Legacy Project doesn’t attempt to recreate original performances—it celebrates the essence and accomplishments of legendary artists, helping both jazz lovers and casual listeners connect more deeply with the music.

Music at The Mill invites the community to enjoy an evening of local musical talent followed by an open jam session!

Held on the last Friday of every month, this free, family-friendly event begins with performances from the Spotlight Artist(s), showcasing a variety of musical styles and talent.

After the main performance, the stage opens to any musicians and singers who want to participate, offering a unique opportunity for local artists to collaborate and share their music with an enthusiastic audience. Whether seasoned performers or first-time participants, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

Join Eatonton Main Street at the Eatonton City Center Stage for the Downtown GetDown Concert Series!

This FREE concert will include a live performance from The Atlanta Jazz Players. Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, and dancing shoes for a night of fun!

Vendors open at 6:00pm, and the music begins at 7:00pm.

Close out Labor Day weekend with live music from Good Company at Taylor’s Cove! On Sunday, August 31 from 6–9 PM, enjoy a relaxing evening filled with great tunes, delicious food, and lakefront views. Bring your friends and family to enjoy one last night of summer fun before the holiday comes to a close. Taylor’s Cove is the place to be for food, drinks, and live entertainment all weekend long!

Spend your Saturday night lakeside with the Old Soulz Band at Taylor’s Cove! On August 30 from 7–10 PM, enjoy a high-energy performance filled with classic hits and crowd favorites that will have you singing along. Pair the music with Taylor’s Cove’s delicious menu and refreshing cocktails for the perfect night out. Celebrate Labor Day weekend with great vibes, great company, and the best live music on Lake Sinclair!

Music at The Mill invites the community to enjoy an evening of local musical talent followed by an open jam session!

Held on the last Friday of every month, this free, family-friendly event begins with performances from the Spotlight Artist(s), showcasing a variety of musical styles and talent.

After the main performance, the stage opens to any musicians and singers who want to participate, offering a unique opportunity for local artists to collaborate and share their music with an enthusiastic audience. Whether seasoned performers or first-time participants, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

Kick off your Labor Day weekend at Taylor’s Cove with a night of live music from Plum Tuckered! From 7–10 PM on Friday, August 29, this talented group will bring their signature sound to the lakefront stage. Enjoy great food, cold drinks, and a fun, laid-back atmosphere as you soak in the tunes and the views. Gather your friends and start the holiday weekend off right at Lake Sinclair’s favorite waterfront restaurant and bar!

Ease into Labor Day weekend with Acoustic Thursday at Taylor’s Cove! On August 28 from 6–9 PM, enjoy a laid-back evening of live music by The Neighbors. Their acoustic set is the perfect backdrop for lakeside dining, refreshing drinks, and time with friends. Come early, grab your favorite table, and soak up the relaxed vibe that makes Taylor’s Cove a favorite Lake Sinclair destination.

DEPARTURE is the most respected Journey tribute band in the nation.

DEPARTURE replicates the look, sound and feel of the original 80’s rock super group: Journey.

DEPARTURE plays all the hit songs that everyone knows and loves.

Come and sing the songs we all know by heart!

The Jazz Legacy Project Series

What is it?

Each program is roughly 90 minutes, with the goal of bringing the casual jazz listener inside the minds and music of the most influential and interesting American musicians of all time.  The life and music of the artist/composer is entertainingly narrated by the drummer, Mr. Justin Varnes, and seminal jazz pieces are played to illuminate the narration.  These are NOT tribute concerts in the sense that the musicians are trying to recreate the original performances, but instead to celebrate the essence and accomplishments of the particular artist.

Who is it?

The Jazz Legacy Project:
Drummer and Narrator:  Justin Varnes
Pianist:  Joel Friedline
Bassist:  Kevin Smith
Saxophonist:  John Sandfort

“It’s like a jazz concert and a jazz history class in one…and they play their behinds off, too!” – Tamara Fuller, the Velvet Note.

Leader Justin Varnes has taught jazz at Emory University, Georgia Tech, and Georgia State University, as well as toured with Earl Klugh, Phoebe Snow, and Mose Allison. His Jazz Legacy Project was sponsored by the Fulton County Public Library system for a year-long series of concerts. The Jazz Legacy Project has also performed at the Velvet Note, the Jazz Corner, the 30-A Songwriter’s Festival, and the Greenville Music Museum.

Join Eatonton Main Street at the Eatonton City Center Stage for the Downtown GetDown Concert Series!  This FREE concert will include a live performance from Kasper & the 911 Band (R&B/Soul/Funk). Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, and dancing shoes for a night of fun!

Vendors open at 6:00pm, and the music begins at 7:00pm.

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Types of Vendors accepted:

• Food (FOOD TRUCKS ENCOURAGED!) 

• Arts & Crafts 

• Direct Sales 

• Small business information booths

Eagles fans, don’t miss Boys of Summer: The Eagles Experience live at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton!

Join us on Sunday, July 27, 2025, for an unforgettable evening of classic hits, including Hotel California, Take It Easy, Desperado, Life in the Fast Lane, and more.

With doors opening at 5 PM and the show starting at 6 PM, this one-night-only tribute will capture the spirit and sound of one of rock’s most iconic bands.

Come relive the music that defined a generation.

Music at The Mill invites the community to enjoy an evening of local musical talent followed by an open jam session!

Held on the last Friday of every month, this free, family-friendly event begins with performances from the Spotlight Artist(s), showcasing a variety of musical styles and talent.

After the main performance, the stage opens to any musicians and singers who want to participate, offering a unique opportunity for local artists to collaborate and share their music with an enthusiastic audience. Whether seasoned performers or first-time participants, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

Enjoy great music at Buffingtons while supporting Tristan Spivey’s medical bills on July 25 at 6PM!

Come out and enjoy the GCSU Jazz Faculty and Friends Tuesday, July 22 from 7-9 pm at Amici Café, presented by Jazz at Georgia College.

Hosted by Don Parker, the GCSU Jam Session is open to all members of the community interested in working on their jazz and improvisation skills. Bring your instrument if you want to play or come just to enjoy the menu and the live music at Amici Café.

Don’t miss Free Lance Ruckus Live at Buffingtons on Sunday, July 20 at 6PM! It’s the perfect way to wind down the weekend!

Join Eatonton Main Street at the Eatonton City Center Stage for the Downtown GetDown Concert Series!

This FREE concert will include a live performance from The Bourbon Brothers. Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, and dancing shoes for a night of fun!

Vendors open at 6:00pm, and the music begins at 7:00pm.