Live Music

For more than 20 years, Atlanta based singer, songwriter, guitarist, Mark Miller, has been performing for sold out audiences at listening rooms, wineries, theaters, and festivals from Georgia to Maine. Americana Highways declared his latest recording, “Standing on Shoulders”, as “one of the year’s best Americana albums…. If you are looking for original songs, I will give you Mark Miller’s “Standing on Shoulders””. The same album was hailed by Roots Magazine as one of the ten best roots albums of 2022.

Originally a Pennsylvania native, Rich moved to Atlanta in 2001 and has established himself in the local scene (and subsequently discovered a love for country music as well). He manages The Retreat, one of the southeast’s most popular party bands, and performs regularly at venues throughout the Atlanta area, including past weekly residencies at the Ritz-Carlton and the Commerce Club. He has a knack for choosing and arranging the songs that you just want to sing along to, mashed up in unexpected ways, with saxophone solos that make him stand out among solo artists. Rich brings the energy and excitement of a full band into the package of a solo performer.

Brent has immersed himself into the Atlanta music scene playing four to five nights a week in multiple bands or performing as a solo artist. He has steadily remained true to his passion and desire to create positive music. Through honest lyrics and well-crafted melodies, he delivers each song as a snapshot into his life. He strives to write what he knows and only pour truth and experience into every aspect of his songwriting. In addition to performing, he also owns and operates The Echo Mill Recording Studio just outside of Atlanta, GA. His recording projects include multiple local artists as well as some from around the country. Since moving to Atlanta Brent has earned a spot on the Sailing Southern Ground (Zac Brown Band Cruise) playing guitar for local icon Franscico Vidal, performed at the new Buckhead Theater (formerly The Roxy), and landed an opening support act in October 2011 on the first ever "Kiss Kruise 2011" with the legendary band KISS!

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.

Larry V, a native of New Orleans, learned to play guitar at 13 and began public performances at age 15. He has won several talent contests and was voted most talented by students at his high school. Some major highlights of Larry’s music career include playing nightly at the largest club in the New Orleans/Gulf Coast area at the age of 16. He also toured in concerts with BJ Thomas’ guitarist, was a regular guest on the Jim Owen’s WLOX television show, was a band leader in several successful bands playing to packed venues and for several years played with Grand Ole Opry musicians and Lefty Frizzell’s back up band. Larry plays guitar, drums and harmonica. His playlist includes Billboard’s Top 40 Country and Folk Rock with a sprinkle of Blues. Larry is passionate about music and people!

Prepare yourself for an evening filled with laughter and fun! Our stand-up comedy night promises to bring you the best in comedic talent, with a lineup of hilarious performers ready to tickle your funny bone. Our full dinner menu is available, so gather your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to laugh like never before!

If you blended Jackopierce, RUN-DMC, Guster, CSNY, and Barenaked Ladies together, you'd have a shadowood smoothie.

The two Treys met when they were around 3 years old in L.A.* They quickly became best friends through sports and other common interests. Little did they know that later in life there would be music in their future.

They both started playing guitar in college in different bands, but quickly came together and have been playing together for over 15 years now.

During the early years, they would play many times a month at all hours of the night. Now that they have more “Day Job” responsibilities and 3 beautiful little girls to love and care for (Trey T, 2 and Trey E, 1), the two Treys (Eiland and Tunnell) are concentrating on song writing and getting the word out that they are serious about it.

While the light may have dimmed on their dream to play Madison Square Garden, they still dream of hearing someone else playing their songs there.

So, a new journey starts for them. They still love to play live and will do it in a heartbeat, but song writing is their passion. Take a listen and tell them what you think. They love feedback (if it’s good).

*L.A. = Lower Alabama

Atlanta pop sensation Jennifer Jess, is a singer-songwriter, recording artist and producer. She currently streams live music on Twitch TV to a community of over 18,000 people around the world as well as performing live in many local areas around Atlanta. After pursuing opera in college, she bravely followed her passion for pop music and songwriting. She released her debut single in 2019 and achieving over one million Spotify streams. Jennifer continues to release new music regularly and aims to create music that connects on a profound level. Her commitment to her craft, songwriting and soaring vocals make her a rising star in the industry.

David MacDougall started his music career at the early age of 7 years old when his father purchased him a Yamaha Acoustic Guitar.  After learning the basic chords, he started taking group guitar lessons where he learned the POP songs of the 70s era (James Taylor, Jim Croce, Beatles, Crosby Stills).  In high school he and PETER THIEMAN (drummer) formed ALTER EGO, a garage band with some of the neighborhood kids and went on to play local gigs at school dances, parties and talent shows.  From there he carried his talent to college and met up with bass player TIM DOYLE and formed URBAN COUCH, an indie rock group that achieved some regional fame around the OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA area in the late 1980s.  After college, David joined up with THE CLASSICS showband and toured the US and Caribbean playing concerts, state fairs, cruise ships, and casinos.  In 1995 he and some other local Atlanta musicians scored a house gig at OTTOS nightclub in Buckhead playing jazz and pop favorites of the time.  David went on to start playing piano at many different night clubs and restaurants, focusing on singing and playing a variety of standards and originals.  He has played in several CORPORATE bands and has performed at countless weddings, clubs and private events.  Moving to KEY WEST FL in 2010, David furthered his music career playing local bars with a focus on original island music which was the foundation for his CD creation in 2012 “ISLAND TIME”  Since then he has played with PLATINUM music group, GWEN HUGHES and the RETRO JAZZ KATS and various other bands/musician in all types of situations. 

Gwen Hughes is an American jazz singer, songwriter and actress. Primarily based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, she has developed a fan base both regionally and abroad with her jazz-flavored ensembles, including "The Retro Jazz Kats," "The Continental Dance Orchestra," and the European-based "Mono". Gwen has released six albums on Fairfield Records, starting with “Torch Life” in the 1990s up until her newest album, “Dancing in the Moonlight,” recorded with Mono, featuring the greatest hits of their ten years of touring Eastern Europe. Gwen recently signed with Zoho Music for the album, “Native Land,” a recording celebrated by JazzWeekly: “Gwen does it again!” Always a musical explorer, her latest singles fuse jazz with EDM and hip-hop: “I’d Know Your Voice Anywhere (Mark Alston Deep House Remix)” and “You Make Me Feel Like Candy” (BELOw Remix).”

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.