What's On in Decatur

**The Travelin' McCourys live at Eddie's Attic!** From a source deep, abundant, and pure, the river flows. It’s there on the map, marking place and time. Yet the river changes as it remains a constant—carving away at the edges, making new pathways, gaining strength as it moves forward. The Travelin’ McCourys are that river. The McCoury brothers—Ronnie (mandolin) and Rob (banjo)—were born into the bluegrass tradition. Talk about a source abundant and pure: their father, Del McCoury, is among the most influential and successful musicians in the history of the genre. Years on the road with Dad in the Del McCoury Band honed their knife-edge chops and encouraged the duo to imagine how traditional bluegrass could carve innovative pathways into 21st-century music. “If you put your mind, your skills, and your ability to it, I think you can make just about anything work on bluegrass instruments,” says Ronnie. “That’s a really fun part of this—figuring the new stuff out and surprising the audience.” The band’s lineup includes Christian Ward (fiddle), who joined after Jason Carter moved on to pursue a solo career, alongside Alan Bartram (bass) and Cody Kilby (guitar). Together, they assembled a group capable of honoring the traditions embedded in their DNA while pushing the music boldly forward. In fact, the band became the only group to have each of its members recognized with an International Bluegrass Music Association Award for their instrument at least once. Their peers also recognized that bluegrass could be both historic and progressive. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Allman Brothers Band, improv-rock kings Phish, and jam-band contemporary Keller Williams were among those who formed a mutual admiration society with the ensemble. The band performed at the Allman Brothers’ Wanee Festival and guitarist Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam, an annual holiday homecoming of Southern music. An early jam with The Lee Boys—hailed by many as the highlight of the night—caught fire online and earned the band a legion of new, young fans drawn to their supercharged blend of sacred steel, R&B, and bluegrass. Other highlights include collaborations with Dierks Bentley, onstage magic with String Cheese Incident and Phish, recording an album with Keller Williams (Pick), and creating the Grateful Ball—a tribute concert-turned-tour bridging bluegrass with the iconic music of the Grateful Dead. “That’s something that’s part of us being who we are,” says Ronnie. “It comes, too, with us plugging in. It gets louder, for sure. We can’t be another version of our dad’s band. It wouldn’t make any sense for us to do that.” Their concerts became can’t-miss events—whether headlining historic venues or appearing as festival favorites—earning the love and respect of a growing fanbase drawn to their eclectic repertoire. At the 2016 edition of DelFest, the annual gathering named for the McCoury patriarch, the band delivered the festival’s standout performance. Rolling Stone called it “a sublime combination of rock and bluegrass, contemporary and classic, old and young. The best set of the festival…” The river was going new places, getting stronger. It was time to re-draw the map.

**The Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night!** **Want to perform? SIGN UP HERE: https://eddiesattic.com/sign-up/** For over 20 years, we’ve hosted Atlanta’s premiere SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC for the performing songwriter. National and local acts perform 2 songs each, with 3 finalists returning for a third song at the end of the evening for a chance to win a cash prize and a spot in our bi-annual, nationally acclaimed Open Mic Shootout. This is a great opportunity for up and coming talent to hone their skills and for listeners to see and meet tomorrow’s stars.

**Freddie McClendon live at Eddie's Attic!** Freddie McClendon is a singer-songwriter from Greenwood, South Carolina. He first fell in love with music as a child living in a retirement home where his dad worked, spending his earliest years dressing up as Elvis and performing for the residents who encouraged him to perform. After his father’s shocking murder in 2023, McClendon turned to writing songs as a way to process his grief. In 2024 he released Present Memories. In 2025 he appeared on Season 23 of American Idol, performing his original song “You Never Loved Him,” which moved Carrie Underwood to tears and prompted Luke Bryan to call him “the next Paul Simon.” McClendon’s songwriting often blends personal history with observations about the South, most notably in his viral single King Henry, which challenges the “Good Ole Boys” system and generational corruption in South Carolina. His live shows have grown steadily, selling out in numerous markets across the southeast. His unreleased tracks “Drinkin’ Crimes,” “Rambler,” and “Lover” have already drawn millions of views ahead of their official release, and he plans to release new music throughout 2026. In early 2026, he will also join SUSTO on their North American tour as a supporting act.

Drayton Farley Special Duo Performance feat. Jimmy Teardrop live at Eddie's Attic w/ support from Landon Smith! Only a few years ago, the life Drayton Farley now lives seemed nothing short of a pipe dream. There he was — working the railroads, strumming his guitar, singing his songs for his ass-busting coworkers, dreaming about the life of a touring musician. A proud disciple of the vulnerable, evocative Southern storytelling made famous by Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers, and Sturgill Simpson, Farley has beaten the odds in a big way. Through no shortage of innate talent, true grit, and undeniable work ethic, the Alabama-raised singer-songwriter earned himself a dedicated fanbase, a Grand Ole Opry debut, and gigs sharing the stage with Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, and Ryan Bingham. Now he's releasing his most complete and unflinching artistic statement to date — A Heavy Duty Heart — a meditation on love, risk, and dreams slowly becoming real. Poignantly written, beautifully sung, and produced by the acclaimed Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell), it's the record that properly introduces Farley as a musical talent to be reckoned with. 'It was like winning the lottery in slow motion,' he says. 'A truth that slowly showed itself.' - Landon Smith No matter how old you are or where you’re from, Landon Smith might just have a song for you. Landon delivers his stories with the raw grit, hard-earned experience, and the wise-beyond-his-years perspective of an old school troubadour, pulling no punches as he strums his guitar and sings as loudly as possible. The 21-year-old Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist serves up post-Millennial Americana spiked with dyed-in-the-wool country storytelling and surges of rock ‘n’ roll energy. Growing up forty-five minutes south of Atlanta in McDonough, GA, he played in bands throughout middle school and high school, and he gained his first recording experience on an iPad with Garage Band. Simultaneously, he obsessed over a myriad of favorite artists, listening to everyone from Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise to Deftones and Jason Isbell. During college, he gigged locally solo. Around the same time an acoustic TikTok post of his first single “If You Want Me Tonight” went viral. It eventually reeled in north of 10.6 million Spotify streams, paving the way for “July 6th” and “Taking Off to Tennessee.” Between performing shows with Tyler Halverson and Uncle Lucius, he supported Gavin Adcock on tour. Stacking up tens of millions of streams independently and attracting the likes of GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Dave Cobb [Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton] to his corner.

Cristina Vane live at Eddie's Attic! More than a mere practitioner of her craft, Cristina Vane brings a rare breadth and depth of musical skill shaped by countless miles across diverse geographies. On her third studio album, Hear My Call, a lifetime of pursuit and a growing treasure trove of songs converge to create a record that truly demands to be heard. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Cristina’s sound is a rich amalgam of lived experience. Born in the foothills of the Alps in Italy and raised between Italy, England, and France, her half-American, half-Guatemalan heritage is as distinctive as her music. She unapologetically blends her rock roots with a deep passion for pre-war blues, old-time banjo, country, and bluegrass. Since her early days busking on the Venice Beach Boardwalk and working at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, this deft multi-instrumentalist has honed her fingerstyle and slide guitar techniques alongside clawhammer banjo. Paired with crystalline vocals, captivating songwriting, and an entrancing stage presence, Cristina Vane has emerged as a truly exciting and singular artist. Cristina has toured extensively and provided direct support for artists including Molly Tuttle, Bob Weir, Jerry Douglas, Wynonna Judd, Sam Bush, Nikki Lane, Town Mountain, Duane Betts, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Arlo McKinley, and Willi Carlisle. She has been featured in Rolling Stone Country and NPR, appeared in a Bank of America ad for Ken Burns’ Country Music documentary, and was an invited guest for Billy Strings’ String the Halls 3. Her festival appearances include Portland Blues Festival, Under the Big Sky, Four Corners Folk Festival, and Roosterwalk.

Global Ringo is an Atlanta-based rock band blending vintage soul, psychedelic color, and heartland storytelling. Featuring Daniel Groover (lead guitar), Chris Stenglein (guitar/vocals), Matt Miller (bass), and Jeff Cochran (drums), the band delivers cinematic, harmony-driven rock known for dynamic live performances, emotional depth, and timeless energy. Their most recent single releases — Higher Ground, Dream So Familiar, and Next to You — embrace an alt-country, post-punk influence, expanding the band’s sonic edge while preserving their melodic core. Recent performances to sold-out audiences at Smith’s Olde Bar left fans energized and craving more. Ellie Jarrell, Athens, Georgia based country artist, is building a reputation as a songwriter who isn't afraid to get real. Raised in Atlanta with country music in her blood, she's been performing since childhood and writing songs that matter since she picked up the guitar at age 9. Jarrell's songwriting comes from lived experience. She writes about real struggles, ambitions, and the stories that have shaped her life, with a strong faith woven throughout her music. That authenticity connects with audiences who are tired of surface level country and want something they can feel. Her songs don't just tell stories, they invite listeners into moments that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. Currently performing regularly across Atlanta, 30A, and Nashville, Jarrell has built a presence in some of country music's most important markets. She's played music festivals and continues to grow her fanbase through live performances that showcase not just her vocal ability, but her gift for connecting with a room. Recently named an artist for Ovation Guitars, she's gaining recognition from industry players who see her potential. With new singles in the works and a release planned for next year, Jarrell is focused on one thing: sharing her stories through songwriting and making an impact on everyone who listens. Her music carries the warmth of Southern roots, the honesty of lived experience, and the conviction of an artist who knows exactly what she wants to say.

Backroads Tour: Presented by Rural Progress live at Eddie's Attic! Come join us for the Backroads Tour — a high-energy night of rebellious joy rooted in celebration, creativity, and community. As our nation approaches its 250th Anniversary, we believe there’s no better way to honor our shared history than by coming together. Rebellion is our inheritance — not as division, but as courage. As creativity. As the bold choice to stand side by side with our neighbors and build something stronger together. The Uploads Tour shines a spotlight on the artists, organizers, and everyday changemakers of Rural America — the voices and visionaries who shape their communities through action and imagination. This isn’t just a show; it’s a living, breathing expression of what happens when people gather with purpose. Through an electrifying blend of magic, music, and physical art, you’ll experience an immersive evening designed to inspire connection and spark possibility. Every performance is a reminder that art has the power to energize, unify, and transform. Just show up ready to have a good time — we’ll handle the rest. Come ready to laugh, be surprised, and lose yourself in a night designed to spark joy and connection without asking anything more of you than your presence. Because when a community shows up together in support, that’s more than an event — that’s a movement.