The amps are turned up. Dive bars, convention halls, dirt lots — even a former auto garage — play host to the influx of almost-famous artists and musicians. Get on the right (sound) track with our top picks.
Music to our ears? Any excuse to skip town for a jam-worthy festival. We’ve cued up our regional favorites. Enjoy.
March 7-10: Feast like a countess at a Downton Abbey-themed dinner, peruse more than 40 local vendors at the Spring into Green Market, cook like Richard Blais, and have chicken and waffles for Sunday brunch at Baci.
It’s still winter. And you’ve been cooped up with a quartet of Ben, Jerry, Mike, and Ike. Drop the boy band for one of the season’s finest festivals, from Americana acts in Athens to The Lumineers right down the street to Tom Petty on the beach.
February 28-March 3: Nosh on Indian street eats at Chai Pani; taste hundreds of brews and wines, plus food truck grub at a first-time fest; chill like a Decatur native; and take half off your booze bill at F & B.
This Chicago-based store co-owner has some of the coolest, quirkiest collections we’ve ever seen. Try not to be inspired.
February 21-24: Survive in style with Bou-Cou’s latest bracelets, watch a Quiet Hounds concert from your couch, grub without guilt at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill, and jam with Vinyl for its ten-year celebration.
February 14-17: Puppy love is in the air at The Westin Buckhead Atlanta, One Midtown Kitchen introduces infused libations (think beets and peanuts), and SweetWater Brewery celebrates its Sweet Sixteen.
