Heritage Sandy Springs To Host Fundraising Concert

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — Heritage Sandy Springs will host a fundraising concert featuring the world-renowned Atlanta Rhythm Section.

This concert will be held Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn at 6110 Blue Stone Road. The Atlanta Rhythm Section is one of the top acts in country rock. Its original members came together playing as the house musicians at the famed Studio One, recording home to such country rock greats as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dicky Betts, and 38 Special.

Band members would play on other group’s albums three to four days a week and work on their own songs when they had time off. They were able to record their own album, which earned them a two-record deal with MCA/Decca. The band recorded and released two albums with MCA before moving to Polydor and its third album was released in 1974.

ARS's third album climbed to number 74 on the U.S. charts and gave the group their first regional hit, "Doraville," which reached the Top 40. Over the last five decades, ARS has released 15 albums featuring "outstanding songwriting and performances, its website states.

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“I am very excited to bring a national act to Sandy Springs while enhancing awareness of our non-profit organization,” said Jeff Kushner, Heritage Sandy Springs board member. “Songs like ‘So Into You’, ‘Spooky’, ‘Champagne Jam’, ‘Imaginary Lover’, and ‘I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight’ are part of the soundtrack to my high school days, and to have Atlanta Rhythm Section play our intimate venue is so exciting. Since the show was announced, I have had dozens of people reach out with similar stories about growing up listening to their hits. Being able to bring ARS here is awesome by itself, and the fact that is a fundraiser for Heritage Sandy Springs makes it that much more special.”

Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and at 5:45 p.m. for general admission. No Solution, the winner of the 2018 Sandy Springs Festival Battle of the Bands, will kick things off at 6:30 p.m. with Atlanta Rhythm Section taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. General admission lawn seating starts at $40. Limited VIP tables are available starting at $450. There is an optional “meet & greet” upgrade as well as a raffle for a signed guitar.

Picnic baskets and coolers are welcomed. Additional food will be available for purchase by Grub Burger Bar. Beer, wine, sodas, and water will be available for sale with proceeds benefiting Heritage Sandy Springs. Smoking is prohibited inside the event grounds. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged, but please do not bring outside tables. Pets are prohibited with the exception of special-assist animals. The event is rain or shine; no refunds will be given.

Parking is available at the Sandy Springs United Methodist Church Activities Center, the Centre Court shopping center, and the Sandy Springs Place shopping center. A $10 donation per vehicle is requested. Free handicap parking is available in marked spaces along Blue Stone Road and in the upper lot of the Heritage Sandy Springs building. There is absolutely no parking is allowed at CityWalk/Kroger.

This special concert is a fundraiser for Heritage Sandy Springs, a non-profit organization that promotes history, stewards a community park and enhances the cultural identity of Sandy Springs. Proceeds will benefit the many community-focused programs of Heritage Sandy Springs, including educational and heritage initiatives, cultural enrichment activities, and special events like the Sandy Springs Festival.

For more information, visit the Events tab on the Heritage Sandy Springs website. You may also purchase tickets by clicking here. www.ticketalternative.com/event/atlanta-rhythm-section-oct-14-2018.

Image via Courtni Meadows provided by Heritage Sandy Springs