Join us for the finale of our Music in the Garden concert series on October 18.
Atlanta’s Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics are the heirs to the thrones of the old-school masters. But they’re much more than just a group of revivalists trying to create a period piece. Powerhouse singer Velle and her band will settle for nothing less than bringing these classic sounds glimmering into the now with a fresh, new contemporary sheen.
It’s this inviting and accessible bravado that has scored the band critical acclaim from outlets such as The New York Daily News, MTV, Paste and more. And in addition to their critical success, at a time when record sales are at an all- time industry low, the completely independent, DIY-minded Velle and the Soulphonics sold a quarter-million downloads of their single, “My Dear” on iTunes, landing them in the top 30 on Billboard’s Heatseeker charts and at a stunning #4 on the iTunes R&B charts when their debut album It’s About Time was released in 2012.
The group has shared bills with megastars and indie press darlings alike, including The Temptations, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Iggy Pop, Erykah Badu, Goodie Mob, Gary Clark Jr., Animal Collective, Feist, Bush, The Wailers, Dumpstaphunk, Bombino, Peaches, The Internet and Kendrick Lamar.
Set against the natural beauty of Wylde Center, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of rhythm, creativity, and connection.
Details:
- Doors open at 4 pm for mingling and garden exploration
- Music begins at 5 pm
- Bring your own beverages (BYOB)
- Bring food to enjoy during the concert
- Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating
- 100% of ticket revenue supports the artist
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A Shared Vision
Wylde Center connects the community to nature in urban environments. Through four urban greenspaces across Atlanta, Wylde Center grows more than plants; we cultivate community, environmental stewardship, and access to green spaces for all.
Snug Concerts believes that music is meant to be felt, not just heard. As an artist-first nonprofit, they create intimate spaces where musicians and audiences connect authentically, where every ticket supports the performer, and where the distance between artist and listener dissolves into shared experience.
Together, we are creating evenings where artistic expression and natural beauty amplify each other, where the garden becomes a stage and music becomes part of the landscape.
The Experience
Music in the Garden is a collaboration between Snug Concerts and Wylde Center More Snug Concerts at Wylde Center. True to Snug Concerts’ mission, 100% of ticket revenue supports performing musicians.
Why This Matters
- For Artists: Fair pay, intimate audiences, and performances in a space that honors their craft and the environment.
- For Community: Accessible live music in a neighborhood setting, building relationships and shared cultural experiences.
- For Atlanta: A model showing how nonprofits can collaborate to enrich the cultural and environmental fabric of our neighborhoods.
