Fall Arts Preview: Concert Calendar

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Friday, September 16

Perpetual Groove with Passafire — Based in Athens, GA, Perpetual Groove is a long time well established touring act with an enthusiastic fan base and international critical acclaim. $26 general admission, or you can purchase a two-day pass for $42 7-11 p.m. 912-525-5050. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

roy book binder— Roy Book Binder has been rambling around the world for the past 45 years. He gave up his Greenwich Village "pad" in the early 70’s and lived in his tour bus for the next 15 years crisscrossing the US and appearing at festivals throughout Canada & Europe.

8 p.m, Randy Wood Guitars (Bloomingdale), 1304 East Hwy. 80. $23

Saturday, September 17

Statts Fest — This fundraiser will feature food trucks, a silent auction, kids’ activities and Savannah’s best local bands throughout the event including Joe Nelson and James Pittman, City Hotel, Damon & the Shitkickers, Waits & Co., Bottles & Cans and more. Proceeds benefit Jason Statts, a local artist who was paralyzed after a 2008 shooting. $15 advance, $20 door 3-8 p.m. info@Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr.

Sunday, September 18

Brilliant Brass Chamber Concert Series — Members of the Savannah Philharmonic brass section come to amaze and astonish us with musical fluidity and dexterity. 5 p.m. elcota.org. Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 120 Bull St .

Wednesday, September 21

Elton John — Elton John and his band return to Savannah on the eight-city, Wonderful Crazy Night Tour 2016. $49-$149 8 p.m. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

Elton John Unofficial Pre-Party — Southbound will be opening a bit earlier to allow some pregaming fun before the show. A night of Elton John’s greatest hits, cornhole and your favorite Southbound brews. $20 includes six 6 ounce samples, a souvenir koozie and a 6 pack of Scattered Sun Belgian Wit, Hop’lin IPA or Shakedown Street. Upgrades will be available for seasonal 6 packs. No reservations needed, must be 21+ with a valid ID. $20 4:30-7:30 p.m. 912-667-0033. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave.

Thursday, September 22

King Solomon Hicks — Part of the Savannah Jazz Festival. 9:30 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

Thursday Night Opry — Aaron Zimmer, Pretend Sweethearts and the High Divers take the stage in the first opry of the season. Proceeds help support the preservation and restoration of the historic church building and support music and arts in the Savannah. $10 7:30 p.m. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St.

Friday, September 23

Peter Fish Group, Yotam Silberstein, Don Braden — Part of the Savannah Jazz Festival. 7 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

Saturday, September 24

Dave Stryker — Part of the Savannah Jazz Festival. 8:30 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

Teddy Kumpel — Teddy Kumpel is an American Grammy and Emmy award winning guitar player, singer, writer and producer who has played with Joe Jackson, Feist, Rickie Lee Jones and Nine Inch Nails. $18-$20 8 p.m. 912-472-4790. The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave.

Sunday, September 25

Enter the Realm Tour w/ Tasha-Page Lockhart, D’Morea Johnson, and Lattice Crawford — Gospel artists Tasha-Page Lockhart, D’Morea Johnson, Lattice Crawford and guests perform in Savannah. $17 6 p.m. savannahcivic.com. Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

Thursday, September 29

Lalah Hathaway with Special Guest Jarrod Lawson — The 3X Grammy award-winner brings her stellar live performance to Savannah. $35 to $80. 8-11 p.m. 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

Friday, September 30

the drifters — Legendary group performs at Mars Theatre, 106 S. Laurel St. in Springfield. 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 2

Picnic in the Park — The Savannah Philharmonic’s annual concert features everything from classical favorites and dazzling film music to exciting overtures and brilliant special guests. Free 7 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

Monday, October 3

Fit For an Autopsy, Lorna Shore, No Zodiac, Face Your Maker, Vatican — Coastal Rock Productions presents this deathcore show. $10 advance, $12 day of 7 p.m. Dollhouse Productions, 980 Industry Dr.

Friday, October 7

First Friday for Folk Music — Monthly folk music showcase hosted by the Savannah Folk Music Society in a friendly, alcohol-free environment. $5 donation first Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. 912-898-1876. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave.

Tuesday, October 11

Peter Frampton — Acclaimed musician Peter Frampton plays the Lucas with special guest Julian Frampton. $59 to $79 7:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

Friday, October 14

Mozart’s Requiem — The Savannah Philharmonic presents two powerful evenings of Mozart’s music. $16-$75 7:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

Saturday, October 15

Mozart’s Requiem — The Savannah Philharmonic presents two powerful evenings of Mozart’s music. $16-$75 7:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

Newsboys — The Newsboys perform their Love Riot Tour with special guests The Afters and Ryan Stevenson. 6 p.m. savannahcivic.com. savannahcivic.com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

Saturday, October 22

Toni Braxton — Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Toni Braxton comes to Savannah. 8 p.m. savannahcivic.com. Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

Sunday, October 30

The Principal Winds — The Savannah Philharmonic’s principal woodwinds come together to present an evening of colorful music for a unique and elegant ensemble: the woodwind sextet. 5 p.m. elcota.org. Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 120 Bull St .

Friday, November 4

Saturday, November 12

Musique de France — With opulent works by Berlioz, Debussy, and Ravel, this Savannah Philharmonic performance will enrapture the mind and ensnare the imagination. $16-$75 7:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

Saturday, November 19

Sunday, November 20

Jonny Lang — The Grammy-winning blues guitarist Jonny Lang comes to Savannah. $35-$75 7:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

Saturday, November 26

A Motown Christmas 2016 — The Motown Experience, is a world-class vocal group assembled from past and present members of three of Motown’s most legendary groups: The Temptations, The Miracles and The Capitols. 7:30 PM Trustees Theater

Friday, December 2

Sunday, December 4

Celli Chamber Concert Series — Members of the Savannah Philharmonic’s cello section, the women of Celli bring a fresh vibrant approach to classical music and performance technique. 5 p.m. elcota.org. Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 120 Bull St .

Thursday, December 15

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Cabaret — Natasha Drena, Cecilia Arango, Trae Gurley, David Harris, and Kim Steiner want everyone dancing merrily, in a new old fashioned way. $25 -17, 8 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

Friday, December 16

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Cabaret — Natasha Drena, Cecilia Arango, Trae Gurley, David Harris, and Kim Steiner want everyone dancing merrily. $25 Dec. 17, 8 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

Saturday, December 17

Savannah Philharmonic Holiday Pops — In this annual concert hear traditional tunes, sing-along melodies, and holiday classics. $16-$75 7:30 p.m. Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

Savannah Philharmonic Holiday Pops Family Matinee — This one hour fun-packed concert by the Savannah Philharmonic and the Savannah Children’s Choir is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the holiday season with the whole family. $10 or 4 for $25 3 p.m. Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Cabaret — Natasha Drena, Cecilia Arango, Trae Gurley, David Harris, and Kim Steiner want everyone dancing merrily. $25 8 p.m. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

California Guitar Trio — Proteges of the great Robert Fripp perform at the Mars Theatre, 106 S. Laurel St. in Springfield. 8 p.m.