Aubrey Entertainment’s annual Independence Day celebration, the Classic City American Music Festival, is returning again to highlight bluegrass, roots and Americana talents. This year’s festival features a lineup of six local bands. First up at 2 p.m. is MrJordanMrTonks, a rootsy duo composed of Tommy Jordan and William Tonks. String bands Comer String Collective and 38 Strings will follow at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively. Bluegrass outfit Borderhop Trio is next at 5 p.m. Norma Rae will perform songs about the South at 6:20 p.m., and “Amerigrass” group Grassland will close out the night with a set beginning at 7:40 p.m. The event will also feature a special barbecue menu for listeners to enjoy along with the music.
WHO: Classic City American Music Festival
WHEN: Saturday, July 5, 1:30 p.m. (doors), 2 p.m. (show)
WHERE: The Foundry
HOW MUCH: $10 (adv. or w/ UGA ID), $15
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