Roswell Riverside Sounds is a free outdoor concert series held every fourth Saturday of the month, April through September. Concerts are 7 – 9 PM.
From being cradled as a baby in the arms of Roy Orbison, to performing a duet with Willie Nelson, you would think that Tami Neilson lived a country music fantasy life. However, in between these monumental occurrences, The Neilson Family Band, with Tami's parents, and two brothers, were having to busk in the streets of small-town Ontario in order to put food on the table, performing gospel concerts to prisoners, and roaring down the Trans-Canada Highway in an exploding RV on her way to open for Johnny Cash, which she managed to do, at 18 years old, in her pajamas.
And then Tami left to start her own family on the other side of the world in New Zealand, where she now resides. Her busking chops served her well, as she took to the streets of Auckland looking for her big break. From open mic nights to clubs, to then headlining theatres and major festivals across New Zealand, Tami has now won almost every music award possible.
The story of Tami Neilson is just taking shape, from her humble beginnings and tireless work ethic, and success, on her own terms. Tami Neilson is now using her voice to be a game changer, a cage shaker, a Kingmaker. Rolling Stone regards Tami as "a fire-breathing belter on her own terms."
Genre Inspiration: Rockabilly Roots, Soul, and Country Western
Roswell Riverside Sounds is Roswell's longest running, free outdoor concert series. Riverside Sounds is celebrating 23 years of highlighting various musical genres and spotlighting original artists who bring moving lyrics, uplifting beats and unmatched energy.
The concert series offers a laid back environment surrounded by beautiful scenery, playgrounds, and trails along the Chattahoochee River.
Bring your chairs, picnic blankets and friends to this unique Roswell tradition. Come out and enjoy both familiar and new genres of music performed by creative, lyric-driven artists.
Beer, wine and sangria will be available for purchase at each concert courtesy of our sponsors Top Job Beverage and Events and Gate City Brewing Company. Food will also be available to purchase at on-site food trucks.
Food Trucks (July 22)
Listen to a sampling of all the artists with our Riverside Sounds 2023 Spotify Playlist!
Share your concert photos with us using #RoswellRiversideSounds.
For more information, call 770-641-3705 or learn more on social media by following #RiversideSounds.
2023/07/22 - 2023/07/22
Additional time info:
August 26: Jake La Botz
September 23: Jackie Venson
Riverside Park
575 Riverside Rd, Roswell, GA 30075