Live & Local

By Michelle Martin

Unique venues and restaurants offer a fun atmosphere to enjoy a night of live music from the relaxing sounds of smooth jazz and acoustic guitar to beautiful piano melodies, soulful blues, toe-tappin' country, classic rock and everything in between!

Donovan's Irish Cobbler
1025 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock
770-693-8763
DonovansIrishCobbler.com
If you're looking for a bit of Irish-meets-Southern tradition, this is the place. Saturdays feature live music, 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m., with $4 drink specials. Be sure to try the famous "Horseshoe" sandwich thick-cut slices of bread topped with ham (and other meats), cheese sauce and French fries and blueberry/peach cobbler.

Downtown Kitchen
140 E. Marietta St., #1 Canton
770-479-1616
TheDowntownKitchen.com
Downtown Kitchen, located in Downtown Canton, has become a favorite spot for John Michael Rose, Scott Puckett and the Mayor's Tribunal, The Local Legends and other acts. Live music starts at 9:00 p.m. on most weekends. You'll want to come early to enjoy the full Downtown Kitchen dining and entertainment experience.
July 12: John Michael Rose
July 19: Stagrr
July 26: Butch and the Buckheads
August 2: Strange Brew

Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill
120 Chambers St., Woodstock
770-926-6778
FireStoneRestaurants.com
Join Fire Stone on Wednesday's for "Music & Merlot," featuring live music from 7:00-10:00 p.m., plus half-priced select bottles of wine. You can also enjoy live music often on Friday and Saturday evenings. The menu covers everything from gourmet wood-fired pizzas, small plates including BBQ pork sliders and mussels, inventive entres that change weekly using fresh, local ingredients, and shareable desserts.
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Jazz/Blues musicians
July 5: Hannah Thomas
July 11: Jason Connelly Band
July 18: Wild Iris Rose

Guston's Grille
12195 Hwy. 92, Suite 156, Woodstock
770-485-6565
Gustons.com
Guston's Woodstock location features dueling pianos on Fridays and live music on Saturdays, both beginning at 9:30 p.m. Entrees start at only $6.99. The family-friendly environment and welcoming staff promise "you're only a stranger once!"

Jump Kitchen Saloon
1085 Buckhead Crossing, Woodstock
678-388-7717
JumpKitchenSaloon.com
"Country rockin' scratch cookin'" is exactly what you'll find here. Weekly live music includes Acoustic Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and bands on Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 9:00 p.m. Jump has been nominated as one of Georgia's best live music venues by GeorgiaCountry.com! Visit GeorgiaCountry.com to cast your vote by 12:00 p.m., July 13.
July 10: Tyler Porch Acoustic
July 12: Ronnie Brown Band
July 17: Bike Night Dive Bar Kings
July 18: Ricky Combs Band
July 24: Mike Ellis Acoustic Duo
July 25: Twisted Whiskey
July 26: The Tyler Porch Band
August 9: Chris Massey Band
August 15: Brandon Wylie Band
August 21: Bike Night Southside of the Tracks
August 29: The Tyler Porch Band

Little River Grill
6979 Bells Ferry Road, Canton
770-345-4444
Recently re-opened under new management, Little River Grill is a popular spot for boaters. There is no cover charge to enjoy the live bands on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Check Facebook for upcoming acts.

The Painted Pig Tavern
190 E. Main St., Canton
678-880-1714
PaintedPigTavern.com
Downtown Canton's "neighborhood tavern" features live music every Friday and Saturday, starting at 10:00 p.m. Come early to enjoy live comedy, too! The Painted Pig Tavern also serves a full menu of appetizers, entres, specialties and craft beers.

Pure Taqueria
405 Chambers St., Woodstock
770-952-7873
PureTaqueria.com
The Woodstock location is one of five current Pure Taqueria restaurants developed by Chris and Michele Sedgwick. Live music is featured on the rooftop at the Woodstock location on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, usually beginning at 7:00 p.m. Regular acts include John Amoroso, Ian Schumacher, Patrick Scott and Todd Wells.

Sidelines Grille
147 Reinhardt College Parkway, #6 Canton
678-880-0284
SidelinesGrille.com
Local bands perform in the bar on Friday and Saturday nights. Take advantage of special offers on wings, beer and cocktails during live music nights, too.

Sixes Tavern
3568 Sixes Road, Canton
770-345-2939
Sixes-Tavern.com
Sixes Tavern offers live music on the patio every Wednesday for Bike Night, as well as live music on most weekends. Featured performers have included Ed Roland & the Sweet Tea Project (lead singer of Collective Soul), The Armory, Mike Veal and many other favorites. All music begins at 9:30 p.m.
July 5: The Mike Veal Band and Kontraband
July 11: Yacht Rock Schooner
July 12: Band X
July 18: Kiss Rub Punch
July 19: The Armory
July 25: Band X
July 26: Kurt Thomas

Riverstone Corner Bistro
135 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 1, Canton
770-704-7325
RCBCanton.com
Family-owned and operated, Riverstone Corner Bistro offers live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The menu selections include locally sourced farm-fresh beef and signature dishes with a "down home" flair. Closed Sundays.