Pop Up Performance Series
Dive into a world of incredible musical talent at the Pop-up Performance Series, a partnership program between Roswell Arts Fund and Friends of Mimosa Hall and Gardens.
On the 3rd Sunday of the month at 3:30 pm, music partner Roswell Music Club unveils a monthly series highlighting classical musical artists, showcasing the timeless beauty of classical compositions
And on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm, music partner Steve’s Live Music will curate a lineup of eclectic, mesmerizing, and innovative artists starting with series of Jazz Around the World.
Beginning June 2024, the Pop-Up Concert series will be held at The Roswell River Landing (245 Azalea Drive, Roswell GA 30075).
We anticipate the series will return to Mimosa Hall in January 2025 after some much needed and exciting construction projects.
Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm
MARK ROSS AND THE CONTRAPTIONS
Music partner: Steve’s Live Music
Keyboard-driven, extrordinary original music, born in Atlanta, Georgia. Rife with odd musical proclivities, this band takes every left turn it can find, but all while interweaving hooks and melodies uncommon in the overall rock genre. And yes – it is rock. And pop. And funk. And borders on flavors of prog metal, at its weirdest.
The band consists of a wily cast of characters. Mark Alden Ross is a wickedly funky songwriter who’s bent on making music with all manner of vintage keyboards. Ken Green adds the twang with his guitar arsenal. Jeff Walker is a hoss on the bass, which he made himself (along with Ken’s guitars). Pierce Tanner holds it all together on the drums, and his background remains shrouded in mystery.
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:30 pm
DAVID TROY FRANCIS
Music partner: Roswell Music Club
Experience the Artistry of David Troy Francis
Immerse yourself in the captivating performances of David Troy Francis, a distinguished concert pianist renowned for his dedication to contemporary American music. With a career spanning over five decades, Francis has graced stages across the U.S. and Europe, delivering performances described by the Los Angeles Times as “consistently absorbing whether in lyrical repose or propulsive fury.”
Beyond the concert hall, Francis has made his mark as the composer and executive producer of BARK! The Musical, celebrated as the third-longest-running production in Los Angeles theatrical history. His musical prowess extends to film, with his piano artistry featured in acclaimed movies such as The Pursuit of Happyness, Elegy, and Fame.
Explore his rich discography, including the world premiere recording of Ned Rorem’s Eight Etudes for Piano on the album The Americans, and his unique arrangements of American hymns. Discover more about his work and recordings at davidtroyfrancis.com.
Experience the elegance and passion of David Troy Francis—where every note tells a story.
Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 3:30 pm
ELIZA HITCH
Music partner: Roswell Music Club
Eliza Hitch is a recent graduate of the University of Arizona, where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from the College of Fine Arts with a minor in Business Administration. She was also a member of the W.A. Franke Honors College and presented her thesis, Ingénue-ity: An Exploration of Young Women in Musical Theatre, in May. Eliza appeared in six productions with the Arizona Repertory Theatre, most recently as Meg March in this spring’s Little Women. Born and raised in Roswell, she is thrilled to be home for the summer before moving to New York City to pursue her dream of being on Broadway!
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!
