On May 13, Peach State staples will come together for a benefit concert supporting Georgia’s theaters. The event will take place at the iconic Fox Theatre in Atlanta and has been dubbed REVIVAL-Celebrating Georgia’s Historic Theaters. Of note, Kevn Kinney will once host the one-night occasion.
The Kinney-led event will consist of a series of live music performances presented by Collection Soul, Mother’s Finest, Drivin N Cryin Jet Black Rose, and additional special guests such as R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, David Ryan Harris, and Patti Smith Group’s Lenny Kaye. The aforementioned group of musicians will come together to perform, raise funds for the preservation of Georgia’s historic theaters and expand the Fox Theatre’s educational programs.
According to the Fox Theatre’s website, their mission is to “pay it forward, [by] helping other cultural institutions renew, reinvigorate, and restore artistic vitality in their respective communities.” In doing so, they keep “ environmental and economic impact top of mind, [and] offer financial assistance, restoration support, and often operations mentoring to leverage sometimes scarce resources and stimulate local economies.”
Tickets for the upcoming event are on sale now and can be purchased here.
Scroll down to view the announcement via R.E.M.’s official Instagram page.
