A summertime tradition, the Classic City American Music Festival returns this weekend for an eighth annual installment featuring 21 bands on two stages over the course of two days. The family-friendly fest takes place at The Foundry, which will offer Fourth of July-themed food and drink in addition to the tunes. Music comes courtesy of local and regional folk, country and bluegrass acts including Jonathan Byrd and the Pickup Cowboys, Cortez Garza, Scott Low, Dave Marr, Packway Handle Band, Norma Rae, Cicada Rhythm, Clay Leverett, Fester Hagood and others. Two-day tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on Saturday; single-day tickets will run you $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
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