Live music in Gwinnett County, GA

Country River Band brings an evening of classic country to The Forum Peachtree Corners.

VOI Event Space & Lounge presents a Haitian-themed night highlighting bouillon and fritay, pairing flavorful dishes with Caribbean rhythms and an upbeat atmosphere. Konpa and other island sounds set the tone while guests take in a lively scene filled with culture and energy. Admission is free for this event, and the focus is on nonstop good vibes from start to finish.

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Shelly Fairchild, a Billboard Hot Country Singles charting artist, brings a career shaped by Mississippi roots and a move to Nashville at 19 to pursue writing and recording. She has toured with Martina McBride, Keith Urban, and Tim McGraw, and has lent backing vocals to Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Tanya Tucker, Melissa Etheridge, Terri Clark, Lennon Stella, and others. As a composer, her catalog has earned over 100 television placements, with songs heard on Grey's Anatomy, Station 19, Riverdale, Selling Sunset, The Hills, Love Island, and American Ninja Warrior, and recorded by artists such as Little Big Town, Tanya Tucker, and Ty Herndon. A frequent guest of the Grand Ole Opry, she is known for a wide-ranging sound that moves across genres while staying true to heartfelt storytelling and craft. She is also recognized as a trailblazing voice for LGBTQIA+ inclusion within Nashville's country and Americana scenes.

Every Friday, Canteen127 hosts a karaoke night led by KJ Butch, bringing singing, laughter, and great food together in one lively gathering. Attendees can take the mic and perform favorite tunes in a welcoming setting at American Legion Sugar Hill.

An outdoor, family-friendly celebration of Latin American cuisine comes to Slow Pour Brewing Company with Latin music and a curated lineup of food vendors from the Caribbean, Central, and South America. Explore a wide range of dishes, including vegetarian and vegan choices and plenty of desserts, paired with refreshing drinks. Tickets or an RSVP are required for entry, and outside food or beverages are not permitted. Gluten-free availability varies by vendor, and policies on pets and lost-and-found are set by the venue.

Mary Fahl appears in a duo setting at Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, bringing the rich contralto that first captivated audiences with October Project’s layered harmonies and sweeping melodies. Her wide-ranging career has included writing and recording for film, such as the theme to Gods and Generals, performing arias and early Spanish music for Sony Classical, and creating a full-album reinterpretation of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Working through her Rimar Records label, she earned an Indie Acoustic Award for the concert recording Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House and a 2020 Independent Music Award for Winter Songs and Carols. Her surround edition of From the Dark Side of the Moon, mixed by Bob Clearmountain, received the 2021 Immersive Album Audio Listener’s Choice and was recognized by Life in Surround. Her cinematic writing has even echoed through literature, inspiring Anne Rice to weave Fahl’s voice into The Wolves of Midwinter. This performance highlights Can’t Get It Out of My Head, a collection that pays tribute to the music that shaped her with fresh takes on songs by Pink Floyd, George Harrison, Moody Blues, ELO, The Rolling Stones and Neil Young.

Twisted Tavern hosts a weekly Saturday night karaoke party, offering a fun evening of singing and good company.

Metalsome Tributes brings Costumes, Masks & Make Up to 37 Main in downtown Buford, Georgia, honoring artists who turned concerts into visual spectacles with standout costumes, makeup, masks, stage characters, and theatrical production. This one-night tribute assembles vocalists and musicians from across Georgia for performances connected to the theme. Rather than centering on a single band or artist, the show features a rotating sign-up lineup, with a new combination of players on every song for a continually shifting set. All ages are welcome, admission is free, seating is first come, first served, and no tickets or reservations are required.

Metalsome Tributes brings together a rotating lineup of musicians every few months to honor iconic music, whether it is a landmark band, a classic album, a defining genre, or a transformative era. This edition spotlights artists who made costumes, distinctive makeup, or masks a core part of their stage personas, with a performance built around songs from those theatrical trailblazers. KISS and Alice Cooper naturally come to mind, and the tribute reaches further back to recognize a wider lineage of performers who fused sound and spectacle.

Music takes center stage at Canteen127 with a bingo session that replaces the usual numbered balls with beats. Play for Canteen Cash in the canteen, while a separate game in the Legion Hall awards cash to traditional bingo winners.

At Eddie Owen Presents, the CPK Trio unites saxophonist Jeff Coffin, drummer Jordan Perlson, and bassist Viktor Krauss for an inventive performance. Coffin, a three-time Grammy winner known for his work with Dave Matthews Band and Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, delivers dynamic, emotive playing. Perlson, whose background spans jazz, rock, and electronic music and collaborations with artists such as Becca Stevens and Adrian Belew, drives intricate rhythms. Krauss, an accomplished bassist and composer with credits including Bill Frisell, Robert Plant with Alison Krauss, Lyle Lovett, and James Taylor, provides deep harmonic focus and lyrical bass lines. Their music folds improvisation, sophisticated arrangements, and soulful writing into a fresh blend of jazz, Americana, and exploratory sounds. Special guest Bob Lanzetti, guitarist with the multi Grammy Award winning collective Snarky Puppy, joins to broaden the ensemble’s colors with inventive lines and ensemble savvy drawn from his work as a performer, writer, and arranger.