The G.R.P.

Ethan Smith

Inman Perk welcomes the musical stylings of Ethan Smith! Come check him out at the Gainesville location at 7PM on July 31st!

More about Ethan Smith:
“Ethan Smith is an acoustic singer/songwriter influenced by older folk artists such as Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Leonard Cohen, and Simon and Garfunkel, as well as newer artists such as Bright Eyes, Death Cab for Cutie, Elliott Smith, John Mayer, Ray LaMontagne, Iron and Wine, and Wilco. Through his simple, yet beautiful songs and melodies, Ethan Smith has developed a style that is distinctly his, and is accessible to anyone who listens to him play.

Gary Sherby

Inman Perk welcomes the return of local singer/songwriter Gary Sherby to it’s Gainesville location on July 18th @ 7 PM. Gary will be performing his unique blend of rock and blues. Come by and show your support for our local artists!

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Friday – July 24th @ 8 PM
Smithgall Arts Center

For more information, visit the Arts Council!

Benny Anderson and The Drifters

Benny Anderson & The Drifters
Friday – July 17th @ 8 PM
Smithgall Arts Center

For more information, visit the Arts Council!

Mallory Lewis

Mallory Lewis & Lamb Chop
Sunday – July 12 @ 2:30 PM
Pearce Auditorium
Brenau University

From the Arts Council:

In the only venue outside of the Atlanta Metropolitan area for the Center for Puppetry Arts summer program “Puppets Take Atlanta and Beyond”, The Arts Council will present Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Pearce Auditorium Brenau University.  The performance begins at 2:30pm.

As the daughter of a beloved children’s entertainer, MALLORY LEWIS has been deeply involved in children’s entertainment her entire life. A multiple Emmy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner for “Outstanding Writing in a Children’s Series,” Lewis has an extensive background in all aspects of television production, including writing, producing, and performing. She began her career at age 12 working with her mother by ghostwriting for her newspaper column. After writing and producing for the Lamb Chop’s Play-Along show, Lewis assumed the responsibilities of her mother’s three prime-time variety specials, and served as executive story editor and producer of The Charlie Horse Music Pizza.

Following her mother’s death, Lewis began appearing with Lamb Chop at live and televised events, performing in more than 400 shows at such venues as The Magic Castle and aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2. She has toured with the USO, entertaining the troops and their families around the world.

As an author, Lewis has penned 20 children’s novels, including the popular Adventurers Inc. and Zoey and Me series.

Most recently Mally (as she is known 0n stage) is also honoring her mother’s legacy with her new DVD series, Phonics 4 Babies. The first DVD in the series, titled Babies 1st Words!, is currently available in stores and at phonics4babies.com! The second title in the series, titled Family and Friends will hit the stores Feb 25 ‘08!