SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022, 7-9pm
on the Outdoor Stage

April Rooks is a homegrown Georgia girl and sultry vocalist performing a blend of soulful classics, country, and acoustic blends. Singing since she was seven and performing across the Southeast, April brings a dynamic energy to every show. She inspires with her incredible stories and original songs that are complimented by her incredibly smooth vocals.

There is now an option on tix to pre-order dinner for the concert for $16. Chef Monda with La Saveur by Bernie's will be offering a garden vegetable quiche with a petite salad and fruit garnish. Pick up in the Community Hall between 6 and 7 pm. $16 per plate. Pre-order now on tix.com when you buy your ticket. Plates limited.

For more info about April Rooks: www.AprilRooks.net

SATURDAY, July 2, 2022, 7-9pm
on the Outdoor Stage
SkyeBurger food truck serving if you want to purchase food

Ryan LittleEagle is a Native American singer-songwriter and musician from San Antonio, Texas, now living in Dawsonville, Georgia. Influenced by the likes of George Strait, Randy Travis, Johnny Cash and R Carlos Nakai, Littleeagle blends the rich storytelling of Country/Americana music and with the cultural roots of First Nations music creating a style called NDN Country.

Ryan is a multi-award winning international performer and musician having won two Native American Music Awards (Debut Artist 2012, Best Instrumental 2014) and two Canadian Indigenous Music Awards (Best Flute CD 2013, Best Flute CD 2014). Ryan has enjoyed performing for diverse crowds throughout the United States and internationally in the Caribbean and South America.

Ryan has released three albums: Straight from the Heart (2012), The Long Journey Home (2013) and My Songs My Stories (2014), as well as three singles, including a collaboration with Peruvian based cultural project, PERUSA El Ultimo Inka. His most recent single "If It Was Me" was released on January 21st, 2021.

Additionally, LittleEagle is a Native American cultural educator and traditional dancer, having spoken at private events, museums, schools and colleges throughout the United States. His great respect for his culture and people is evident and represented in a positive way through his music. Ryan tries to utilize his talents to bring awareness to events and issues affecting the indigenous communities in the Americas and other parts of the world. He is truly an ambassador for bridging the gap between the old ways and the new.

SATURDAY, July 9, 2022, 7-9pm
on the Outdoor Stage

Elliott Sperin is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Clarkesville, GA. Elliott started piano lessons at the age of eight where he first found his love for music. He would eventually learn guitar, tin whistle and clawhammer banjo. Elliott is known for playing Appalachian folk music and is committed to maintaining the music of his hometown while pushing it to new places. He has showcased his dedication to traditional music by winning the Georgia State Old-time banjo championship for the years 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

While Elliott is proficient in folk music, his songwriting takes influences from many places. In 2021 Elliott debut EP, "Gonna be Okay", five original songs that tell a coming of age story, touching on themes of battling anxiety, being faithful, finding a purpose, and falling in love. Elliott's live performances are high energy and participative. He sings songs that are intriguing and relatable, all while performing captivating instrumental breaks. For more info about Elliott Sperin: elliottsperin.weebly.com

SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2022, 7-9pm
on the Outdoor Stage

With the Ocoee River in East Tennessee as the backdrop, and North Georgia on the horizon, Wyatt Espalin's debut album, The Pardon (2013), was born. Entertaining audiences in his hometown of Hiawassee, Georgia, as early as age eight, Wyatt's passion for music was obvious, even from the barn room stage built by his grandfather. He and his brother Matt were known as "The Fiddling Brothers."

While Matt hung up his fiddle and bow after high school, Wyatt was just getting started. Armed with a guitar and a desire to write songs, he paired with his friend, Cobi Ferguson, to form the acclaimed Americana duo, Trees Leave. Combining electric guitar with traditional bluegrass roots led to a noticeably unique sound and a growing fan base. Having years of touring under their belts and two successful albums, Run (2008) and The Gospel of Hurt (2010), it was time for Cobi to settle down, and Wyatt to find a new setting fit for a more personal level of songwriting.

So alone he began his sabbatical to the Ocoee. While working as a raft guide and caring for his ailing Granddaddy, Wyatt began writing the songs for his debut album, The Pardon. His songs have garnered much attention winning the New Song Songwriting competition at the acclaimed L.E.A.F. festival in 2014. He also placed as a finalist in the Chris Austin Songwriting competition at Merlefest, the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriting Competition and Eddie's Attic Open Mic Shootout. Performing solo or traveling with a revolving set of talented musicians as Trees Leave, Wyatt Espalin has found a way to continue writing and performing these songs that have longed to be free; to be pardoned, like the river.

“. . . adds a fresh voice to the alternative folk scene with songs that mourn opportunities lost and celebrate hope renewed . . . the duo captures the essence of today's troubadour.”   - Wylie Graver / Verge Live Magazine

“(His) songs reflect a maturity in songwriting that is comparable to the best the Americana genre has to offer.”   - Vincent Wynne / www.listennashville.com

For more info about Wyatt Espalin: wyattespalinmusic.com