HEADING to the "Control Zone"—or, as we prefer to call it, The Party Zone? Local musicians and touring acts are offering live shows from River Street to Broughton and everywhere in between. Whether you want to dance to a DJ, hear world-class jazz, or get down to classic rock, Savannah's got it.
Shout-out to Chris Finney for helping us with this handy guide!
(Staying away from downtown? Check out Soundboard for our full music listings.)
LOCAL FAVORITES
Joe Nelson and James Pittman
Joe Nelson and James Pittman are Savannah’s secret string weapons. The masterful pickers employ fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, and close harmonies to pay tribute to hillbilly music of yore, fiddle tunes, and bluegrass and country. They’re fond of dipping into the Peach State’s musical history.
Voodoo Soup
If you feel like funkin’ it up, get down to the Voodoo Soup show. With bass monster Eric “Big E” Moore at the helm, Voodoo Soup offers an electrifying set of amazing chops, deep grooves, and charisma.
Sarah Poole
You can find Savannah’s Sarah Poole captivating crowds solo and fronting the rock band Ember City. With a captivating voice and ‘90s rock kid heart, Poole’s originals and covers keep spirits high.
Hitman Blues Band
Get a taste of Savannah’s raucous blues underground through a Hitman performance. The Hitman himself offers an entertaining show with fiery guitar chops.
Thomas Claxton and The Myth
Rock fans prowling the festivities should seek out in-demand Savannah guitarist/vocalist Thomas Claxton and his band The Myth. The tight band dishes out original material, driven by Claxton’s incredible vocal range, as well as classics from the likes of Queen, Pink Floyd, and more.
Seldom Sober
Traditional Irish music gets a fun local twist thanks to two-piece band Seldom Sober. Enjoy spirited fiddle and acoustic guitar while sipping on an adult beverage to honor the group’s name.
The Lineup
FRIDAY, MARCH 16
Barrelhouse South
8:30 p.m.: Gang of Thieves
12 a.m.: Groove Town Assault
Bayou Café
1 p.m.: Don Coyer
5 p.m.: Hitman Blues Band
10 p.m.: Jon Lee & The Hextones
B&D Burgers (Congress Street)
1 p.m.: Christy Alan Band
Billy’s Place at McDonough’s
6 p.m.: Nancy Witt
Congress St. Social Club
10 p.m.: Chew, DJ Precisa
El-Rocko Lounge
10 p.m.: Whitehall, Funk You
Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant
8 p.m.: The Eric Jones Trio ft. Laiken Williams
Jazz’d
9 p.m.: Bottles & Cans
The Jinx
12:30 p.m.: Lulu The Giant
2:30 p.m.: Joe Nelson and James Pittman
4:30 p.m.: Damon & The Shitkickers
6:30 p.m.: Bottles & Cans
9 p.m.: Cold Heart Canyon
11:30 p.m.: Blood on the Harp
Kevin Barry’s
8 p.m.: Harry O’Donoghue
8 p.m.: Carroll Brown
8 p.m.: Frank Emerson
Morrell Park Stage
12:30 p.m.: Strange Boat
2:30 p.m.: Randy Knight & Parrot Party
5 p.m.: The Bill Miles Band
7:30 p.m.: Mystery Machine
10 p.m.: Love Sick Radio
Pour Larry’s
8 p.m.: Jacob and the Good People
PS Tavern
9 p.m.: Drive
The Rail
7 p.m.: In For A Penny
River Street – Craic Stage
12 p.m.: In For A Penny
2 p.m.: Bottles & Cans
4:30 p.m.: Cranford Hollow
7 p.m.: Eric Culberson
9:30 p.m.: Lyn Avenue
River Street- Rousakis Plaza
12:30 p.m.: American Hologram
2:30 p.m.: Keith & Ross
4:30 p.m.: SYR
6:30 p.m.: Erin Alvey O’Sullivan
8:30 p.m.: Lance Stinson
River Street – Slainte Stage
12:30 p.m.: Sarah Poole
2:30 p.m.: Hitman Blues Band
4:30 p.m.: Bobby Lee Rodgers & Andrew Gill
6:30 p.m.: The Train Wrecks
8:30 p.m.: Liquid Ginger
Rocks on the Roof
8 p.m.: Jawan Mathis and DJ Music Group
Rusty Rudders Tap House
6 p.m.: Live acoustic music
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
8 p.m.: David Duckworth
Saddle Bags
8 p.m.: Radio Romance
Savannah Smiles
7 p.m.: Dueling pianos
Wild Wing – City Market
3 p.m.: The New High
5:30 p.m.: Broadcast 90
8:30 p.m.: U-Phonik
10 p.m.: DJ Natty Heavy
World of Beer – Savannah
3 p.m.: In For A Penny
Yuengling Stage (City Market)
10 a.m.: Bucky N Barry
12 p.m.: Bounty Hunter
3 p.m.: Jack Love Band
6 p.m.: High Velocity
9 p.m.: 8 Mile Bend
SATURDAY, MARCH 17
B&D Burgers (Congress Street)
1 p.m.: Everchange
Barrelhouse South
2 p.m.: Greco
4:30 p.m.: Little Stranger
6:45 p.m.: The Norm
8 p.m.: Mayday
11:30 p.m.: Groove Town Assault
Bayou Café
1 p.m.: Don Coyer
5 p.m.: Ben Keiser Band
10 p.m.: Hitman Blues Band
Congress St. Social Club
2 p.m.: Versatile Band, The Hypnotics, DJ Square One
Edgar’s Proof & Provision
11 a.m.: The Mercers
El-Rocko Lounge
11 a.m.-all day: Whitehall Groove
11:30 p.m.: Pajahm, CLVLND
Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant
8 p.m.: Puzzullo/Thornton Jazz Quartet
Jazz’d Tapas Bar
9 p.m.: The Train Wrecks
The Jinx
12 p.m.: Lulu The Giant
2 p.m.: The “F” Bombs
4 p.m.: The Train Wrecks
6 p.m.: Damon & The Shitkickers
8:30 p.m.: Bottles & Cans
10:30 p.m.: Crazy Man Crazy
12 a.m.: Lust for Vomit (Pogues tribute band)
1 a.m.: Dropkick Murphys tribute band
Kevin Barry’s
2 p.m.: Seldom Sober
8 p.m.: Harry O’Donoghue
8 p.m.: Carroll Brown
8 p.m.: Frank Emerson
Morrell Park Stage
12 p.m.: Hitman Blues Band
2 p.m.: Erin Alvey O’Sullivan
4 p.m.: Lance Stinson
6:30 p.m.: Eric Culberson Band
8:30 p.m.: Emerald Empire City
The Rail
4 p.m.: In For A Penny
River Street – Craic Stage
1 p.m.: In For A Penny
3 p.m.: SYR
5 p.m.: Ember City
9 p.m.: Souls Harbor
River Street – Rousakis Plaza
12 p.m.: SYR
2 p.m.: Wild Planes
4 p.m.: Voodoo Soup
6 p.m.: Thomas Claxton & The Myth
8:30 p.m.: Liquid Ginger
River Street – Slainte Stage
1:30 p.m.: Laiken Love
3 p.m.: Danielle Hicks & The Resistance
5:30 p.m.: Lyn Avenue
7:30 p.m.: Cranford Hollo
9:30 p.m.: Mystic Vibrations
Pour Larry’s
1 p.m.: Jacob and the Good People
7 p.m.: Jacob and the Good People
Rusty Rudders Tap House
6 p.m.: Live acoustic music
Saddle Bags
8 p.m.: Andy Velo and the Daniel Lee Band
Savannah Smiles
7 p.m.: Dueling pianos
Stafford’s Public House
8 p.m.: DJ Carlito Baby
9:30 p.m.: DJ Rudy Lui
Wild Wing – City Market
11 a.m.: Dave Landeo
12:30 p.m.: Tokyo Joe
3 p.m.: U-Phonik
5:30 p.m.: Whiskey Run
8:30 p.m.: Individually Twisted
10 p.m.: DJ Natty Heavy
World of Beer – Savannah
8 p.m.: In For A Penny
Yuengling Stage (City Market)
8 a.m.: Twinz
12 p.m.: Jack Love Band
3 p.m.: Bounty Hunter
6 p.m.: 8 Mile Bend
9 p.m.: High Velocity
