The Arts Council

Evenings of Intimate Jazz: The Venue Jazz Orchestra – Smithgall Arts Center

The Venue Jazz Orchestra is a sizzling modern ‘big band’ made up of twenty of the finest musicians in Northeast Georgia. The VJO not only brings back those memories of the Golden Age of Jazz, but also performs popular hits from throughout the decades, including the best in jazz standards, Latin jazz, contemporary commercial music, and the greatest hits from the American Song Book.

Ultimate Music Wave Festival – The Arts Council

The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center 331 Spring Street SW, Gainesville, GA, United States

Rehab’s “Sittin at a Bar” 25th Anniversary Presents: The Ultimate Music Wave Festival featuring – Rehab, Mickey Avalon, Scotty Austin (former frontman for Saving Abel), and Defiant hosted by Peter Dante from the Adam Sandler Movies!

Legendary Fundraiser: Prince & a King – The Arts Council

The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center 331 Spring Street SW, Gainesville, GA, United States

Get ready for a high-energy night of iconic music as Bobby Miller brings two unforgettable tribute performances to the stage — The Purple Madness, honoring the legendary Prince, and The Ultimate King of Pop, celebrating the magic of Michael Jackson. Backed by talented dancers and musicians, these shows promise an electrifying experience that fans of both icons won’t want to miss!

Riverstreet – The Arts Council

The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center 331 Spring Street SW, Gainesville, GA, United States

Get on your feet and dance to the classic rock sounds of RIVERSTREET! Founded in Gainesville, GA, this Rock band includes Mike Terrell (drums), Dwayne Young (bass guitar), Dean Young (rhythm guitar), David Murray (lead guitar), Larry Vandiver (lead guitar) and Michael Bennett (keyboards).

Northwinds Symphonic Band – The Arts Council

The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center 331 Spring Street SW, Gainesville, GA, United States

Bring the family and kick-start your Independence Day celebrations with a hometown favorite, NORTHWINDS SYMPHONIC BAND, for the annual Patriotic Pops Concert!

The Band Loula – The Arts Council

The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center 331 Spring Street SW, Gainesville, GA, United States

With their signature chemistry and hard-touring ethos, Gainesville natives Malachi Mills and Logan Simmons deliver real, gritty country music that resonates with themes of desire, betrayal, and yearning. After touring with artists like Brothers Osborne, Ashley McBryde, and Elle King, The Band Loula is excited to return to the Gainesville area and perform at the Smithgall Arts Center!