Tunes From the Tombs at Oakland Cemetary

Oakland Cemetary brings you "Tunes from the Tombs" which is an annual one-day event that features musicians performing in and among Oakland's extraordinary monuments, mausoleums and renowned gardens. Several picturesque main stages host amplified artists, while buskers perform on vignette stages throughout the cemetery park.

Enjoy beer and wine along with cuisine from local Atlanta food trucks that will be serving a variety of tasty festival fare. Oakland Cemetery is offering complimentary guided mini-tours and you can also have your fortunes read by Atlanta’s own, Robyn Avalon. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and spend the whole day at Oakland Cemetery!  

Festival Line-Up Includes: Blair Crimmins and the Hookers, Old 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra, Bird City Revolutionaries, The Bonaventure Quartet (featuring Amy Pike), Caroline and the Ramblers, Roxie Watson, Slim Chance and the Convicts, Rolling Nowhere, Little Country Giants, Wasted Potential Brass Band, and more.

Tickets for this event is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. All proceeds benefit Historic Oakland Foundation. The work of the Foundation is supported by grants from charitable foundations, individuals and events like TUNES FROM THE TOMBS. 100% of proceeds go toward operations of the Historic Oakland Foundation. Call 404.688.2107 for more info.

Parking is $5 at the Grady Health Systems Parking Lot located behind the King Memorial MARTA station on Grant Street, and in the Oakland Cemetery Parking Lot. In keeping with Historic Oakland Foundation’s green initiative, festival attendees are encouraged to ride MARTA to the King Memorial Station.

To order advance tickets  go to http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/23013.aspx

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