Live Music

Ready for some fun? Tom will bring it to OVI! He’s been playing Elton and Billy for, well, a long time. :) The evening will include your favorites to sing along with, a few great songs that might be a little obscure (unless you are an Elton or Billy aficionado), audience participation and a few surprises. Couple that with the great food and drink, it will an enjoyable evening at Old Vinings Inn!

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An inspiring high school graduation performance and $80 were all it took to get singer/songwriter Kurt Thomas hooked on the music business. And now, the small town country boy from Dahlonega, GA has recorded four CD’s and opened for some of the biggest names in country music including Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, LeAnn Rimes, Gary Alan, Darius Rucker, Zac Brown Band, Ronnie Milsap and Josh Turner. Kurt grew up enjoying the close-knit country life in Dahlonega where he heard local musician, Jay Drummonds, sing “Small Town” by John Cougar Mellencamp at his high school graduation. At that moment, he decided that’s what he wanted to do with his life and after graduation; he bought his first guitar for $80 and started his musical career. Eventually, Kurt started his own band, Kurt Thomas and the Small Town Band, in honor of the night he decided to make music his life and to honor the way of life that he had been raised to love.

Leah is a Pop Country songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia whose authentic musical style crosses many different genres but is grounded in a unique blended sound seasoned with country, pop, rock, and folk influences. At once powerful and soulful, Leah’s vocals bring to life the emotion and energy of the thought-provoking lyrics and rich storytelling she delivers through compelling original songs and the songs of favorite artists. Believing music and artistic expression to be a true connection among individuals from different backgrounds, Leah strives to build lyrics that are honest and emotional around melodies that move the soul. Leah’s musical inspirations range from Patsy Cline, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Loggins and Eva Cassidy to more contemporary artists like Brandi Carlile, Lauren Daigle, Lorde, and Tenille Townes. Happiest when sharing her music at live shows, Leah can be seen performing at local venues, festivals, municipal and private events around Georgia with her band members --Christian Schaffer (Lead Guitar), Corey Ahlquist (Drums) and Chris Hein (Bass). In the past year, they have also enjoyed opening for nationally touring artists Christopher Cross, Boz Scaggs, Jake Owen, Maggie Rose, and Jimmie Allen.

A lover of folk, blues, and Jazz, Hannah Murphy hails from Albany, Georgia. Having made Atlanta her home she’s competed in and won various songwriting competitions including the Eddie’s Attic biannual shootout. A performer since 13, she enjoys paying homage to artists who inspire her like Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and Fleetwood Mac.

Atlanta native, singer/actor Jeff Lewis brings a blend of pop, Broadway, and Great American Song Book to the Old Vinings Inn. His eclectic biography includes playing the deputy who arrested the two yutes' in "My Cousin Vinny", as well as the title character in Seven Stages Theatre's original production of Mr. Universe", and playing linebacker (and thespian) at UGA. So, come enjoy this great music, and food and drink, at the Old Vinings inn.