Six shows to circle between now and New Year's
Bonfire season, Christmas bills, Soulabration in Jackson and a January takeover in Atlanta.
The outdoor festival season is winding down, but the holiday stretch is one of the busiest on the circuit. These six are worth planning around. Lineups and times can change, so confirm with the venue before you travel.
November 21: DJ Cleve's 5th Annual Southern Soul Bonfire
The Gilmore Sports Complex, Santee, South Carolina. King George headlines with Grand Bandz and Shelton Richardson. Gates open at 3 p.m., the show is listed for 7:30, and it is bring-your-own-bottle.
November 28: King George and Cupid
Arena Theatre, Houston. Two headliners on a Thanksgiving weekend Saturday night. 8:30 p.m.
December 12: Holly Springs Bash
Marshall County Fairgrounds, Holly Springs, Mississippi. Tucka and Boosie share the bill. 7 p.m.
December 19: A Southern Soul Christmas
Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, Mississippi. King George, Cecily Wilborn, FPJ, Stefunie and Charmeka Joquelle, hosted by DJ Haynes. 6 p.m.
December 26: Soulabration
Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, Mississippi. The post-Christmas tradition in the city many call the home of the modern genre. O.B. Buchana, T.K. Soul, L.J. Echols and E.J. Jones all bring their bands, with Breeze MrDo2Much and Earl Jackson. Doors at 6, show at 7.
January 2: New Years Weekend Southern Soul Takeover
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta. King George, Cupid, Tonio Armani and Mike Clark Jr. 7:30 p.m.
The full calendar has every date we are tracking, including New Year's Eve.