Pop Up Performance Series
Roswell Arts Fund, in partnership with Friends of Mimosa Hall, Steve’s Live Music, and Roswell Music Club, is proud to present an ongoing concert series that brings outstanding live music to our community.
Please note: dates, times, and locations may vary. We encourage patrons to check the event calendar regularly for the most up-to-date information.
Join us each month and experience the joy of live music, community, and artistic collaboration.
Thursday, January 15 at 7:30 pm
Location: From the Earth Brewing Company
LERA LYNN
Known for her distinctive voice and genre-spanning sound, Lynn’s music blends folk, Americana, rock, and art pop. Raised in Georgia, she gained international recognition through her work on HBO’s True Detective and continues to be celebrated for thoughtful, expressive songwriting and compelling performances.
Admission is free, with donations encouraged. Seating is limited, and table reservations are highly recommended through From the Earth Brewing Company. Guests are encouraged to reserve a table, enjoy a delicious dining experience, and support this locally owned restaurant while enjoying an evening of music. All donations benefit Roswell Arts Fund and help support high-quality public and performing arts experiences throughout the Roswell community.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Location: Roswell River Landing (245 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA)
Gabrielle Beteag
Music partner: Roswell Music Club
This summer, Beteag returns to Wolf Trap Opera to perform Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony under Marin Alsop and sing Mère Marie in Dialogues des Carmélites, before traveling to Paris as a finalist in the Paris Opera Competition. A 2020 winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, she has also performed with the National Symphony Orchestra, Santa Rosa Symphony, and San Francisco Ballet, and looks ahead to her LA Philharmonic debut next season.
Offstage, Beteag is the creator of Songbook Sundays, a social media series of Golden Era jazz standards—often accompanied by her trusty ukulele and hound dog, Hambone
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Location: Roswell River Landing (245 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA)
Richard Smith
Music partner: Steve’s Live Music
Internationally renowned guitarist Richard Smith takes the stage with a dazzling repertoire that spans genres and generations. From fiddle tunes and Joplin rags to jazz standards, blues, classical pieces, and even Sousa marches, Smith’s mastery of the guitar knows no bounds. Winner of the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship and member of the Thumbpickers Hall of Fame, he has shared stages with legends like Chet Atkins, Les Paul, Tommy Emmanuel, and Victor Wooten. A true virtuoso, Richard Smith offers an evening of artistry, joy, and jaw-dropping musicianship you won’t forget.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Location: Roswell River Landing (245 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA)
Grant Green Jr
Music partner: Steve’s Live Music
Born into jazz royalty and raised in a Detroit neighborhood filled with music legends like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Gladys Knight, Grant Green Jr. has been steeped in rhythm and soul since childhood. A longtime New York City performer and a driving force behind the Godfathers of Groove, Grant blends funk, soul-jazz, and blues into a style that’s uniquely his own. His live shows are energetic, heartfelt, and groove-heavy—winning over audiences from the New Orleans JazzFest to the North Sea Jazz Festival. Along the way, he’s shared the stage with greats like Carlos Santana, George Benson, Tedeschi-Trucks Band, and Widespread Panic. Expect a night of electrifying guitar and irresistible rhythm from a true master of the groove.
Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Location: Roswell River Landing (245 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA)
Jacob Lay
Music partner: Roswell Music Club
Jacob Lay is an Atlanta-born baritone whose commanding voice and artistry have taken him to stages nationwide, including The Atlanta Opera, Knoxville Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, and Cedar Rapids Opera. A passionate advocate for underrepresented composers, Lay has devoted much of his career to researching and performing the works of William Grant Still, bringing vital American voices to today’s audiences. In addition to his performance career, he is an accomplished composer, with award-winning works recognized in national competitions. Join us for an evening of music that blends tradition, advocacy, and artistry, showcasing a baritone with both exceptional talent and vision.
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Location: Roswell River Landing (245 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA)
Jon Shain
Music partner: Steve’s Live Music
Jon Shain is a celebrated singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music seamlessly blends piedmont blues with folk, bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. Winner of the 2019 International Blues Challenge (solo/duo category), Shain has released nine acclaimed solo albums and toured extensively across the U.S. and Europe, sharing the stage with legends like Keb’ Mo’, John Hiatt, and Little Feat. His fiery fingerstyle guitar and rich storytelling draw deeply from American roots traditions while exploring timeless themes of resilience, history, and justice. With a career spanning decades, Shain continues to captivate audiences with his artistry, authenticity, and connection to the blues.
Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Location: Roswell River Landing (245 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA)
Harrison Cook
Music partner: Roswell Music Club
With a Master of Fine Arts in Cello Performance from Carnegie Mellon University, Cook has graced the stages of the Atlanta Symphony, Atlanta Opera, Atlanta Ballet, and Greenville Symphony, bringing technical precision and expressive depth to every performance. Currently serving as Director of Orchestras at Kennesaw Mountain High School, where his ensembles consistently achieve superior ratings at the Georgia Large Group Performance Evaluation, Cook brings over nine years of experience as both performer and educator.
His extensive performance background enriches his interpretive approach, allowing audiences to experience beloved works—from Bach’s elegant suites to romantic masterpieces—with fresh insight and emotional resonance. An active advocate for cello pedagogy and passionate champion of classical music education, Cook’s commitment to musical excellence shines through in every note.
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Location: Roswell River Landing (245 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA)
Andy Hudson
Music partner: Roswell Music Club
Experience the dynamic artistry of clarinetist Andy Hudson, celebrated for performances that blend “uncommon singularity of purpose, technical virtuosity, youthful vigor, and mature sensitivity.”
Associate Professor of Clarinet at Lawrence University Conservatory of Music and Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed sextet Latitude 49, Hudson is a passionate champion of both traditional and contemporary repertoire who has captivated audiences across North America, Europe, and Africa.
His performances with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony, Sarasota Orchestra, and North Carolina Symphony showcase his expressive range and innovative spirit, while his recordings on New Amsterdam Records have earned widespread critical acclaim.
As Bass/3rd Clarinetist of the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra and an advocate for kindness and empathy in the music profession, Hudson brings not only exceptional technical mastery but also a generous artistic vision to every performance.
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Location: Roswell River Landing (245 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA)
Ryan Gregory
Music partner: Roswell Music Club
Join Atlanta native Ryan Gregory for an intimate afternoon celebrating the viola’s rich, lyrical voice and expressive power.
A versatile artist who has graced the stages of the Kennedy Center as a member of the Anacostia String Quartet and served as Artist-in-Residence with the District New Music Coalition in Washington, DC, Gregory brings both technical mastery and emotional depth to his performances.
Currently performing with the Atlanta Opera and as part of the Mirror Duo with harpist Tyler Hartley, he has also appeared with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, and served as Acting Concertmaster for the Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra. Trained at Kennesaw State University and the University of Maryland, Gregory has received coaching from Atlanta Symphony members and performed in masterclasses with renowned artists including Roberto Spano, David Coucheron, and Midori Goto.
Highlights from Past Performances
- On February 27, 2020, the inaugural season of the RAF Pop Up Performance Series began with a sold-out concert featuring Ed Roland of Collective Soul at the intimate Roswell Historic Cottage.
- During COVID-19, we quickly reimagined our events and transformed parking lots into safe, physically distant yet social spaces for artists and audiences. That year, 1,400 concert-goers coming from Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Marietta, Smyrna, Decatur, and Atlanta joined us for in-person outdoor concerts.
- Another 2,100 households tuned in for our first-ever live stream concert in May 2020.
- In October 2021, we welcomed Jake Xerxes Fussell and his band to our first concert under the stars at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. This Pop Up also marked our first performance funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
Beginning in 2022, we launched a partnership with the Roswell Music Club to add world-class classical musicians like Kenny Banks, Tiffany Uzojie, Bevin Hill, and Mikyung Sung to our music mosaic on Sunday afternoons. - In 2024, in partnership with Steve’s Live Music, we added our monthly Thursday evening pop up series, showcasing world music, blues, jazz, folk, with a diverse range of excellent musicians such as Layla Musselwhite, Richard Smith, The Bonaventure Quartet, Tray Dahl & The Jugtime Ragband, Rev. Jeff Mosier, The Pat Bianchi Trio, LAVAHI, Matthew Kaminski & Mondo Hammondo, and Olli Soikkeli & Caesar Garabini.
- As of April 2025, our Pop Up Performance Series has hosted over 50 concerts and welcomed more than 3,000 patrons!
