2011 Concert Series Line Up & Schedule
Grogus formed in 1995 as a side-project of award winning jazz quartet Squat. Squat co-founder and bassist Carl Lindberg started the group as a vehicle for experimenting with a larger band with horns and percussion. Originally, the group performed Latin and funk versions of jazz standards, but overtime has incorporated more Afro-Cuban, traditional cuban, and Caribbean styles. Grogus has won The Flagpole music award for both Jazz and World music categories.
Since 2002, Abbey Road LIVE! has been rocking the music of the Beatles at clubs, theatres, festivals, and private events. Initially a tribute to the monumental "Abbey Road" album, the band has expanded its scope to include more than 100 Beatles tunes, from all eras of the Fab Four's career. The band specializes in complete, start-to-finish album performances of masterpieces such as "Abbey Road", "Magical Mystery Tour" and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band".
From the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, & The Jacksons to the Gap Band and Boyz II Men The Splitz are gonna rock your evening on the lawn. We’re pleased to be bringing another motwon infused act to the series this year, and with all of your old 70’s R&B favorites, look for this performance to keep the crowd dancing late into the night!
Deja Vu is a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tribute group formed by veteran record producer and 2011 Grammy Nominee John Keane in the Spring of 2010. It is a supergroup of talented Athens musicians: Nathan Sheppard, Rachel O'Neal, Tom Ryan, Deane Quinter, Tim White, and Scott Sanders. Says Keane, " I was profoundly influenced by this music in my early teens, and always thought it would be a blast to put together a vocal group to perform these songs.
What’s more American then a picnic on the lawn celebrating the foruth of July? Elvis Presley! A little less conversation and a little more action! The Athens King is coming to Ashford Manor for the first time ever to get your hips shaking! Break out your blue suede shoes and be prepared to get all shook up as The Athens King presents his fourth of July tribute to Elvis Presley.
The Sons of Sailors are the premiere tribute to Jimmy Buffet, and weather you’re a parrot head or not, it’s hard not to sing along and dance to the musical stylings of Jimmy Buffett. One of our most popular concerts in years past, Sons of Sailors are a GUARANTEED good time. Margaritas and cheeseburgers are the perfect companion to help close out July in grand fashion. Be sure to get your tickets in advance as this show is always popular with the fans at Ashford Manor!
Due to tropical storm Lee, our Labor Day concert featuring Half Dozen Brass Band and Eddie & The Public Speakers has been postponed until SUNDAY October 9th. All tickets from the Labor Day concert will be honored for the rescheduled date. The gates will open at 3PM on Sunday with music starting at 4PM and lasting until 7PM. Stay dry on this Labor Day holiday, and we’ll see you on the 21st for Randall Bramblett!
Due to the forecasted rain for this week, we have elected to re-schedule Wednesday’s concert for Saturday, September 24th. All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date. In addition, our schedule will remain the same as Wednesday: Gates will open at 5PM, Rachel O’Neal will perform at 6PM and Randall Bramblett will take the stage at 7PM. Thank you for your understanding, our goal is to keep our patrons dry AND happy. The weather for Saturday looks amazing!
Wednesday - May 4th - Grogus
Step back in time with this amazing tribute to Santana. Carlos Santana became famous in the 60’s and 70’s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, salsa, and jazz fusion. Rolling Stone magazine named Santana number 15 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Tonight’s tribute to Santana features a who’s who of the Athens music scene and will no doubt be one of the most popular performances of the concert season.
Wednesday - May 18th - Abbey Road Live
Monday - May 30th - The Splitz
Wednesday - June 15th - Deja Vu / Strawberry Flats
Saturday - July 2nd - The Athens King - Elvis Tribute
Saturday - July 30th - Sons of Sailors
POSTPONED TO SUNDAY - OCT. 9TH - Half Dozen Brass Band
POSTPONED TO SATURDAY - SEPT. 24TH - Randall Bramblett
Wednesday - October 5th - A Tribute to Santana
Ticketing Information
Gates will open at 5:00 PM this year to facilitate more time for entry and socializing with other event patrons. Support artists will begin performing at 6:00 PM with the headlining act taking the stage at 7:00 PM. All concerts will be over by 9:00 PM. All concerts are rain or shine, no refunds on purchased tickets. Cancellations will be rescheduled and purchased tickets will be honored.
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Formed in 2001 PACKWAY HANDLE BAND has emerged at the national forefront of bands that use the "gather-around-the-mic" style. The mission of this engaging quintet from Athens, Georgia, is not to preserve historical styles- it's just how they do what they do the best! And they have earned their stripes the old fashioned way by keeping the road hot, winning over audiences wherever they play. A perennial favorite of ours, we can’t think of a better way to close out the season then with our friends in Packway.
Wednesday - October 19th - The Packway Handle Band
ASHFORD MANOR BED & BREAKFAST - 5 HARDEN HILL ROAD - WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677
All concerts are rain or shine, no refunds on purchased tickets. Cancellations will be rescheduled and purchased tickets will be honored.
ASHFORD MANOR BED & BREAKFAST - 5 HARDEN HILL ROAD - WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677