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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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Aaron Lee Tasjan W/ Special Guest Madeleine Kelson at Eddie's Attic

11/04/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Wed., Nov. 4

Aaron Lee Tasjan, Madeleine Kelson, Eddie’s Attic — Singer/songwriter...

—See Recommendation
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Bruce Cockburn with Livingston Taylor at Variety Playhouse

11/04/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse

CRITIC’S PICK
Wed., Nov. 4

Bruce Cockburn, Livingston Taylor, Variety Playhouse — If Canada has...

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The Arcadian Wild at Center Stage Theater

11/05/2026 8:00 PM
Center Stage Theater

CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs., Nov. 5

Arcadian Wild, Center Stage — This Nashville-based acoustic combo,...

—See Recommendation
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Jim Lauderdale at Eddie's Attic

11/06/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri. Nov. 6

Jim Lauderdale, Eddie’s Attic — Even the most hardcore fan of...

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Noah Gundersen: Rites Of Spring Us Tour Fall 2026 at Eddie's Attic

11/11/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Wed., Nov. 11

Noah Gunderson, Eddie’s Attic — Hushed-voiced, literate folksinger...

—See Recommendation
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Noah Gundersen: Rites Of Spring Us Tour Fall 2026 at Eddie's Attic

11/11/2026 9:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Wed., Nov. 11

Noah Gunderson, Eddie’s Attic — Hushed-voiced, literate folksinger...

—See Recommendation
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Murray Attaway, Peter Holsapple, and Don Dixon: Trio in the Attic w/ Special Guest Clay Harper at Eddie's Attic

11/12/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs. Nov. 12

Murray Attaway with Peter Holsapple and Don Dixon, Clay Harper,...

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Sanctuary Park Tour: Celebrating 40 Years Of The Jayhawks at Variety Playhouse

11/12/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse

CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs., Nov. 12

Jayhawks, Mary Gauthier, Variety Playhouse — The Minneapolis-bred...

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Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band at Avon Theater with Special Guests Adrian & Meredith

11/12/2026 8:00 PM
Avon Theater

CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs., Nov. 12

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Adrian & Meredith, Avon Theatre —...

—See Recommendation
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The Peter Karp Band, Album Release Party For Jersey Town at Eddie's Attic

11/13/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Nov. 13

Peter Karp, Eddie’s Attic — Bluesy/soulful/multi-instrumentalist...

—See Recommendation
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Becky Shaw with her Full Band – CD Release Show for Cast Off the Lines! at Eddie's Attic

11/14/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Nov. 14

Becky Shaw, Eddie’s Attic — Hers might not be a recognizable name,...

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Mike Farris w/ Barry Waldrep at Eddie's Attic

11/15/2026 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Nov. 15

Mike Farris, Barry Waldrep, Eddie’s Attic — The Screamin’ Cheetah...

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Fruit Bats with Sarah Klang at Variety Playhouse

11/17/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse

CRITIC’S PICK
Tues., Nov. 17

Fruit Bats, Sarah Klang, Variety Playhouse — The brainchild of Eric...

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Joy Oladokun at Variety Playhouse

11/18/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse

CRITIC’S PICK
Wed., Nov.18

Joy Oladokun, Variety Playhouse — Over the course of five albums,...

—See Recommendation
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Ellis Paul at Eddie's Attic

11/28/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Nov. 28

Ellis Paul, Eddie’s Attic — New England folkie Paul is a longtime...

—See Recommendation
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The Steeldrivers at Variety Playhouse

11/28/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Nov. 28

The SteelDrivers, Variety Playhouse — The five time GRAMMY®...

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Kristian Bush & Friends at Eddie's Attic

11/29/2026 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Nov. 29

Kristian Bush and Friends, Eddie’s Attic — Sugarland is back on the...

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Kristian Bush & Friends at Eddie's Attic

11/29/2026 8:15 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Nov. 29

Kristian Bush and Friends, Eddie’s Attic — Sugarland is back on the...

—See Recommendation
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Kristian Bush & Friends at Eddie's Attic

11/30/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Mon., Nov. 30

Kristian Bush and Friends, Eddie’s Attic — Sugarland is back on the...

—See Recommendation
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Kristian Bush & Friends at Eddie's Attic

11/30/2026 9:15 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Mon., Nov. 30

Kristian Bush and Friends, Eddie’s Attic — Sugarland is back on the...

—See Recommendation

Upcoming Americana & Folk Concerts

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

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Mildly Aggressive Folk at The Third Door

10/30/2026 6:00 PM
The Third Door
A couple of mildly aggressive string slinging folk from the South.
—See Event
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The Masquerade & Zero Mile Present with Hey, Nothing - The Hound Tour at Variety Playhouse

10/30/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse
hey, nothing—composed of best friends Tyler Mabry and Harlow Phillips—has built a devoted following with their richly literary emo-folk, marked by ind...
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Songwriters in the Round: Thomm Jutz, Tony Arata and Ed Snodderly at Red Clay Music Foundry

11/01/2026 4:30 PM
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry
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Thomm Jutz studied classical guitar performance at the Conservatory of Music in Stuttgart,Germany, and earned his graduate degree in Appa...
—See Event
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Ralph Roddenbery & Friends! at Eddie's Attic

11/01/2026 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
Ralph Roddenbery & Friends live at Eddie’s Attic!


Ralph Roddenbery is a charismatic, unique and impressionable singer/songwriter who has been part o...
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Uncle Sugar at Northside Tavern

11/01/2026 9:00 PM
Northside Tavern
Uncle Sugar performs blues, Americana, classic R&B and rock, with songs by Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Freddie King and Albert King. The group fea...
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Aaron Lee Tasjan W/ Special Guest Madeleine Kelson at Eddie's Attic

11/04/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Wed., Nov. 4

Aaron Lee Tasjan, Madeleine Kelson, Eddie’s Attic — Singer/songwriter...

—See Event

Americana & Folk Artists from Atlanta

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

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Cicada Rhythm

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—See Band Bio
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
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Alex Guthrie

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—See Band Bio
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New Madrid

New Madrid has mastered the ability to put out a large yield of music of the same genre without repeating itself or sounding derivative. The Athens gr...
—See Band Bio
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Michelle Malone

No description provided
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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. ...
—See Band Bio
Heart Hunters

Heart Hunters

Heart Hunters' Drew de Man founded his first band, No River City, in 2001 and spent the next several years making records, touring the country and sha...
—See Band Bio
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Isaac Streetman

No description provided
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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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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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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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The Good Graces

In 2006, drummer-turned-songwriter Kim Ware purchased a beat-up guitar at an Atlanta antique shop, and soon after, the Good Graces was born. Pouring o...
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Parker Paul

My name is Parker Estopinal, I'm a solo artist from Atlanta, I (try to) write mellow poppy lofi acoustic tracks for people who I guess would most like...
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Hat On A Bed

Original, Psych/Americana/Blues/Lounge/Etc...

Georgia Local Spotlight

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Voodoo Visionary

Voodoo Visionary, a rock band from Atlanta make improvisatinal funk dance music that invites its listeners to the dance floor.They've been invited to ...
—See Band Bio
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Slow Parade

Slow Parade is a three piece indie-folk band from Atlanta, consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Matthew Pendrick, bassist and vocalist Andrea DeM...
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Venues Known for Americana & Folk Music
For our full music venue directory see our list of concert venues

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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
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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
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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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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
—See Article
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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
—See Article
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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 Event

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