Live Music

Tim Porterfield has been surrounded by music for most of his 53 years on our planet. Born in Connecticut and a Marietta native since 1998, Tim has performed in solo, duo, band, theater, and improv troupe configurations for over 40 years. His main influences begin with the British Invasion of the sixties and carries through across geographies and decades to today. Tim spent the majority of his twenties performing across New England, and has travelled internationally to perform in Canada, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Amsterdam, Czech Republic, and Germany. Tim currently performs in two bands in the Atlanta area: Northside Trio, a classic rock covers band, and Keltic Kudzu, one of Atlanta’s favorite Celtic bands. He’ll perform cover songs of both familiar tunes AND deep cuts from a wide variety of artists and bands.

Charlie Fellingham as a Frank Sinatra Impersonator has a twenty-year history of professional singing and direction. He is New York trained in both classical and pop styles and perfected his Sinatra sytlings over the past eleven years. Charles was a Cabaret director in residence at Theatre Three's "Second Stage" and "Elrods" in New York . Charles has performed his show at corporate events, cruises, corporate parties, weddings, special events, celebrity shows, celebrity sound alike events all over the US. He has been featured with the Altanta Pops Summer Series and Christmas special. As well, he has toured with the Vaughn Monroe Orchestra and most recently with the Blue Notes Orchestra. If you are looking for the big band sound,look no further. From six pieces to a fifteen piece band Charles is set to entertain your crowd.

Kayla came home one day from 7th grade to let her parents know that she’d be performing in the school talent show. “What would she be doing?” they asked. “I’m singing a solo and performing with a vocal trio.” She spent every spare moment for the next few weeks in her room practicing her solo for the talent show. Kayla’s parents came to the talent show to support her but were unsure of what was about to happen. Understandably so. She had kept her singing a big secret. Her vocal trio won first place and Kayla got 2nd place for her solo (Irene Cara’s hit from FAME, “Out Here On My Own”). Her parents recall that they both had to share a handkerchief because they were crying. Neither of them knew she could sing and they were so touched (and probably relieved) by her performance. They’ve been on the band wagon ever since. You’ll see them at most of the shows in Atlanta. They’ve even been known to travel out of state to far away places in support of Kayla’s musical adventures.

Valerie does a great mix of jazz standards, plus a lot of her (and maybe yours too!) favorites from the 70’s (Carol King, Elton John, Billy Joel, Poco, England Dan, etc) along with arrangements of modern pop songs (Norah Jones, Coldplay, etc) And we can’t forget singalongs… I take requests so let’s have some fun over dinner! Valerie has a solo piano Christmas CD (Christmas through the years, also available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes) that will be her gift to you with the purchase of a dinner. She is keyboardist for the Cazanovas blues band in Atlanta, and also plays for Rae & the Royal Peacocks who won the Atlanta Blues Challenge twice and represented Atlanta Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2016 and 2018 where we finished as one of the top 44 semifinalist bands both times in the international competition.

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).”

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.

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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!

Matt Jackson is Atlanta-based, by way of Birmingham, AL, singer/songwriter & producer known for his sound of Americana Gospel infused with Muscle Shoals era soul. Jackson’s tenor is reminiscent of a mellowed-out Roy Orbison, able to carry the bite of Levon Helm’s twang and the soul of Al Green. Jackson’s formative experience with music consisted of playing drums for his traveling preacher - father, experiencing again and again from behind the kit the heated fervor of Alabama tent revivals. A gift for singing and quickly picking up instruments eventually led Jackson into the music scene of his hometown of Birmingham. What followed was years of performing and recording with various rock bands, which gave him the chance to integrate his southern gospel background into the music of a scene equally rich in soul, rock, grunge, country blues, and bluegrass. Jackson continues honing his skills as a solo artist and producer while playing in various projects around his current hometown of Marietta, GA.