Experience a World of Music in One City

Georgia's largest musical arts event and one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals in the world.

Schedule of Events:

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Noon30: Edmar Castañeda & Andrea Tierra

Enjoy an encore duo lunchtime performance by Edmar Castañeda and his wife, vocalist Andrea Tierra. Colombian-born Edmar Castañeda has made a name for himself as the preeminent jazz harp virtuoso ever since arriving in the United States in 1994. Castañeda brings forth a brilliance that beautifully merges the jazz tradition with a diverse set of styles and genres while bringing attention to the harp. Single-handedly, Castañeda has cemented the harp’s place in jazz with innovative technique and heartfelt creativity from a wealth of formidable collaborations with music titans such as Wynton Marsalis, Béla Fleck, John Scofield, Ricki Lee Jones, Hiromi, Pedrito Martinez, Marcus Miller, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ivan Lins, The Yellowjackets, Paco De Lucia, and Paquito D’Rivera.

Location: Metal Building at Trustees’ Garden

Ticket: $39.00

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4:30 pm - 5:45 pm & 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm: Cillian Vallely, David Doocey & Alan Murray

This new trio features a unique collaboration between three of the best-known names in traditional Irish music: Cillian Vallely on uilleann pipes, David Doocey on fiddle, and Alan Murray on guitar and vocals. They released their debut album to great critical acclaim, including a four-star review from the Irish Times. Armagh native Cillian Vallely has established his name over the last two decades through his playing with award-winning Irish supergroup and Savannah Music Festival favorite Lúnasa, in addition to performing or recording with artists ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Declan O’Rourke. David Doocey, from Co. Mayo, is at the forefront of a younger generation of Irish musicians. He has won several awards for his outstanding fiddle playing, including the All-Ireland Fleadh, and has performed with Grada, Michael McGoldrick, Martin Hayes, and Sharon Shannon, among others. Guitarist, bouzouki player and singer Alan Murray hails from Glasgow, Scotland, where he grew up playing the whistle and later guitar. He has also worked with a wide range of artists, including Lúnasa, Eileen Ivers, and The Battlefield Band.

Location: Metal Building at Trustees’ Garden

Ticket: $47.00

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6:00 pm - 7:45 pm: Philip Dukes & Friends II: Gems

“Gems” of repertoire and “gems” of artists come together to deliver a glittering program of variety and some more light-hearted presentations—with one or two hidden talents on display! Philip Dukes and his chamber musician friends welcome a new artist to the chamber group: Grace Park on violin. It will be an evening to remember!

Franz Schubert Fantasie in F minor, D. 940 (four hands)
Alan Ridout Ferdinand and the Bull
Robert Schumann Fantasiestücke, Opus 73
Walter Leigh Romance for Piano Quintet
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Gabriel Fauré Dolly Suite, Opus 56 (four hands)
Camille Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A minor, Opus 28
Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings, Opus 11
Leroy Anderson Fun Favorites (arr. William Zinn):
Serenata
Forgotten Dreams
Belle of the Ball

Location: Trinity United Methodist Church

Ticket: $53.00

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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter

With a combined 18 IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year awards, these two phenoms have joined forces for a new duo project that is already taking the industry by storm. Their first single “Give It Away” reached #1 on Bluegrass Today’s charts, and weeks after its release, the duo received two standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry (along with a quick invitation to return). From late-night jam sessions and unforgettable stage performances to recording on each other’s solo projects, the idea of a joint collaboration began taking shape each time Carter and Cleveland visited. Michael Cleveland is a Grammy Award winner and NEA National Heritage Fellow who began playing professionally after high school with Dale Ann Bradley and Rhonda Vincent. He fronts the instrumental powerhouse Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, and has performed with Béla Fleck, Tommy Emmanuel, Billy Strings and Vince Gill, among others. For over three decades, Jason Carter has been a cornerstone of the bluegrass world, serving as the fiddler for the renowned Del McCoury Band and as co-founder of the Travelin’ McCourys. Carter has won three Grammy Awards, and has also recorded and performed with an impressive array of bluegrass and country music artists. In 2015, the prolific fiddler and baritone’s name was added to The Country Music Highway in Eastern Kentucky, alongside artists including Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle and Chris Stapleton.

Location: Ships of the Sea

Ticket: $45.00

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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Step Afrika!

Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports. The company’s self-titled work Step Afrika! introduces audiences to stepping through both a traditional and contemporary lens. Step Afrika! combines percussive dance styles from historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, and a range of contemporary dance and art forms to create a cohesive and compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. Their blend of technique, agility, and energy makes each performance unforgettable, leaving audiences with hearts pounding.

Location: Lucas Theatre for the Arts

Tickets: $39 – $79

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