Community Corner
Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival
The Wire and Wood Songwriters Festival will make its debut in the heart of downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, November 9 from 4- 9 p.m. The festival is free to the public and is guaranteed to be an unforgettable night featuring local and nationally touring songwriters.
Music will flow through the streets as talented artists perform their own songs with soulful melodies, magnificent vocals and expressive lyrics while interacting with the audience. Listeners will learn the stories behind each song and may recognize some of the tunes that are played by their favorite musicians.
Performers will hum and strum during mini listening forums that will take place from 4-7 p.m. up and down the street. The HOME BY DARK Songwriters Show will perform on the big stage from 7-9 p.m.
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Some of the area’s best gourmet food trucks along with beer and wine will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Families can come out from 4-7 p.m. for dinner and the mini listening street forums, or plan to stay for the big stage performances at 7 p.m.
“Alpharetta is becoming known for its music scene and festivals filled with lively entertainment, said Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle. “People love music and this new event brings together great musicians who not only wrote the songs they will perform but have stories to share about the song’s history. Bring those elements together along with a variety of great food and the awesome community of Alpharetta and you have a don’t miss event.”
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The lineup will include Victoria Banks with Chas Sandford and James Casto. Victoria wrote the award winning “Saints & Angels” for Sara Evans, the Billboard record-breaking hit “Come On Over” for Jessica Simpson as well as hits for Doc Watson, One More Girl, and many more.
Chas Sandford wrote the mega-hit song “Missing You” recorded by John Waite, Tina Turner and others. He also wrote “Talk To Me” by Stevie Nicks and “What Kind of Man Would I Be” recorded by super-group Chicago. Saxophonist Matt Blanchard (David Lettermen Show, Lincoln Center) and multi-instrumentalist Jim Hettinger are also scheduled to perform.
The lineup will continue to grow so check www.awesomealpharetta.com for an updated list of performers.
For more information contact: 678.665.0040 / karen@homebydark.com / http://www.homebydark.com or 678.297.6000 / kdodson@alpharetta.ga.us
