Riverside Sounds Kicks Off in May

Roswell’s Riverside Sounds concert series will kick off on Saturday, May 5 with "Little Tybee," an orchestral pop band.

These free monthly outdoor concerts are held at Roswell Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, May through  October from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Guests are invited to bring blankets and coolers. A shuttle service will be offered this year to transport attendees to the park from the Ace Sand lot on Riverside Drive.

This year’s line-up includes:

• May 5:  Little Tybee - A mini orchestral pop music band with string arrangements and artful southern charm engaged in intricate musicianship.
• June 2:  Sol Junky - High-energy performances with music representing a unique mix of cross-fusion with instruments including the banjo, mandolin, flute and even beer kegs.
• July 7:  Yacht Rock Revue - Playful band that pays tribute to the smooth hits of the late '70s including Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, and Steely Dan.
• August 4:  Brandon Giles Band - Sweat-infused, hard rock/boogie piano solos with the intensity of a wild man coupled with heart-felt renditions of beautiful country standards.
• September 1:  The Black Lilies - An earthy, gritty, melancholy sound reminiscent of old mountain music a century ago, speaking of pain, love, revenge and revelry.
• October 6:  The Lee Boys - A hard-driving, blues-based beat inspired from Gospel music that’s infused with rhythm and blues, jazz, rock, funk, hip-hop, and country.

"This is the most interesting and diverse line-up of artists we have had so far for this concert series," Lee J. Howard, Roswell Cultural Arts Board Chair and volunteer said. "I’m very excited to bring this level of creativity and quality music to our community."

Riverside Sounds concerts are produced by with support from sponsors including ,  Scroggin & Company, Spencer Pest Services, Lee J Howard Entertainment, The Roswell Neighbor and 97.1 The River. For more details, call 770-641-3705 or visit www.roswellriversidesounds.com.