GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Brent Cobb is bringing the South of Atlanta Festival back to his home turf for its second year, returning to Macon, Georgia on May 1-2 for a two-day run of of live music, intimate songwriter sessions and Southern soul across some of the city’s most storied venues.
Self-proclaimed "songwriter first and performer second," Cobb built his reputation writing hits for some of country music's biggest artists, including Luke Combs (“Days Like These”), Luke Bryan ("Tailgate Blues"), Miranda Lambert (“January Heart” and "Old Sh!t") and Kenny Chesney ("Don't It"), before stepping out front with fan favorites like "Black Creek," "Diggin' Holes" and "Keep 'Em on They Toes." The South of Atlanta Festival is his tribute to the place that shaped him.
The weekend kicks off Friday (May 1) on the back lawn of The Big House, the home-turned-museum of The Allman Brothers Band. Wristband holders will enjoy free live music and museum access with Cobb himself tending the boiled peanut pot. That evening, the celebration moves to the historic Robins Financial Capitol Theatre, where Tobacco Road opens for American Aquarium in one of Macon's most iconic rooms.
Saturday (May 2) kicks off with an intimate songwriter round at the legendary Capricorn Studio B, where Cobb and fellow songwriters pull back the curtain on their creative process. Please note this event is separately ticketed and not included with the festival wristband. That evening, fans can catch a pre-party show at Grant's Lounge before Kristina Murray opens for Brent Cobb & The Fixin's at the Robins Financial Capitol Theatre. Each night will close with an afterparty at Grant's Lounge.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MAY 1
• 4-6 p.m. Day Party at The Big House (live music + museum access for wristband holders. Brent himself will be tending the boiled peanut pot). Doors 3:30 p.m.
• 8 p.m. Tobacco Road opens for American Aquarium at The Capitol. Doors 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 2
• 1-3 p.m. Songwriter Round with Brent and friends at Capricorn Studio B**
• 3-7 p.m. Pre-party at Grant’s Lounge
• 8 p.m. Kristina Murray opens for Brent Cobb & The Fixin’s at The Capitol. Doors 7 p.m.
**Songwriter round is separately ticketed and not included with festival wristband. Afterparties at Grant's Lounge on both May 1 and May 2