Little Perks in Paradise & Shellton LaBron Featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART!

Little Perks in Paradise & Shellton LaBron were featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART! on May 27, 2017.  Click the links to enjoy the PHOTOS, MUSIC VIDEOS and an ARTIST STATEMENT VIDEO.

FRESH MARKET MUSIC and ART! is presented by Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council with financial support provided by Keep Smyrna Beautiful. It is held at the Smyrna Fresh Produce Market every Saturday morning from 8:00 am to noon from May 6 to September 30, 2017.  

Musician Statement

​Atlanta native and songwriting local legend Scott Perkins (The Donuts, Silver Lining Band, The Shoo-Ins) teamed up with the all-star phenomenons Joe Little on bass and jazz percussionist Mark Paradiso to form Little Perks in Paradise, an acoustic pop/jazz/rock/soul group performing awesome originals and unusual, unexpected covers of sublime favorites from the past fifty years. The fabulous Michele Huber blends her vocal talents on leads and harmonies for an engagingly entertaining mix of expert musicality and fun.

​Click here to enjoy their music! 

Artist Statement

I was born in Statesboro, GA. I am visual artist, artisan, inventor and poet. I would consider my art to be mostly conceptual and innovative with bold colors and stylized renderings. I've lived mostly in the Southeast, including Florida and South Carolina. I matriculated in the early years in Georgia and completed my Bachelor of Science degrees at SC State University. While attending college, I earned two diplomas, one concentrating in Marketing and the other concentrating in Fashion Merchandising. Later when I moved to Atlanta, GA, I completed my Associates of Arts Degree in Fashion Design at Bauder College. There I read, researched and proposed doing more in the field of Fine Art. As a small child I remember questioning my mother on why I could not draw like my brother (or paint as she did), so she said to me, "You won't know until you try." From there my interest sparked, my skills blossomed, and exploration began.

​Click here to enjoy his art!

Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council Announces Call To Artists

The Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council is thrilled to announce a Call To Artists for the Fine Art Sale at the 2017 Fall Jonquil Festival in Smyrna, GA.  We have space for 20 artists to exhibit and sell.

The dates are October 28 and 29, 2017.

Artists representing all fine art disciplines including painting, sculpture, photography, pottery and more are invited to apply. There is no charge to apply. Selected artists will pay $100 once they are accepted by the SACC Festival Committee.

The Fine Art Sale at the Jonquil Festival is managed by the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council in partnership with the Jonquil Festival organizers, JRM Management. ​ The Fine Art Sale is marketed as a signature attraction.  Our event also features a Community Art Project, Art Education Workshops and an SACC Showcase of Past Successes and Exciting Future Plans.
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The Fine Art Sale venue has artists clustered together in the circular Village Green Plaza located in front of the Smyrna Public Library and the Smyrna Community Center. 

The Fine Art Sale complements the Jonquil Festival with new fine art purchase options, artist engagement opportunities, and community spirit though community art.  Over 20,000 people attend the Jonquil Festival and admission is free to attendees.

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Deep V Dean and the Boys & Sue Pezely Featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART!

Deep V Dean and the Boys & Sue Pezely were featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART! on May 20, 2017.  Click the links to enjoy the PHOTOS and VIDEOS.

FRESH MARKET MUSIC and ART! is presented by Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council with financial support provided by Keep Smyrna Beautiful. It is held at the Smyrna Fresh Produce Market every Saturday morning from 8:00 am to noon from May 6 to September 30, 2017.  

Musician Statement

Deep V Dean and the Boys is a local band composed of 4 Campbell High School students. Matthew Troutman (Guitarist and lead singer), Caleb Thome (Drummer), Zack Smith (Lead Guitarist), and Spencer Ford (Bassist) started the band as a group of friends making music in their basement. Using a variety of genres to form the band's signature sound and style, the band is dedicated to making the music they'd enjoy listening to in their free time.

​Click here to enjoy their music!

Artist Statement

Sue has maintained a passion for art and music throughout her life - she has focused in the areas of drawing, painting and photography, as well as being an avid piano player. She studied part-time at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC and participated in several printmaking shows there. She enjoys creating images that invoke a warm, emotional connection for the viewer. Her pastel work has won awards in Foley, Alabama, and Covington, Georgia. Sue's work is on display at Mezza Luna Pasta and Seafood Restaurant, as well as available for sale at The Nest Home and Garden - both of which are in Smyrna, Georgia.

​Click here to enjoy her art!

Ricky and Bambi & Buddy Finethy Featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART!

Ricky and Bambi & Buddy Finethy were featured at FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART! on May 13, 2017.  Click the links to enjoy the PHOTOS and VIDEOS.

FRESH MARKET MUSIC and ART! is presented by Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council with financial support provided by Keep Smyrna Beautiful. It is held at the Smyrna Fresh Produce Market every Saturday morning from 8:00 am to noon from May 6 to September 30, 2017.  

Musician Statement

Ricky and Bambi are an acoustic duo based out of Atlanta, GA.  In the years that they have been working together, they have performed over 1,000 shows from California to Europe including festivals, conventions, local music venues as well as the CBS Morning Show and several other television appearances.  

The duo plays a wide range of music from classic rock to 80s pop to country to bluegrass to children's music and they have released numerous CDs over the years in a variety of styles.  But perhaps more importantly than their long list of achievements is the fact that even after years of touring, they still love what they do.  As a result, they always bring along something to every show that can't be bought at a store: FUN!
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​Click here to enjoy their music!

Artist Statement

Buddy Finethy is the legendary creator of the characters and original store aesthetics for Mellow Mushroom pizza bakers.  In a wide ranging career, he's worked with Coca Cola, Frito-Lay , Rio Bravo and hundreds of other businesses big and small.

Born and raised in the upstate of South Carolina, he eventually attended Reinhardt college in Canton Ga. Underground comics, animation,  album covers and psychedelic gig posters all fed his imagination. He originally pursued comic books and illustration, but found his true calling in defining identities in marketing.

Synthesizing his pop culture leanings with rock and roll tastes, he eventually found an audience steeped in his same milieu.  He started doing illustration work for RELIX magazine, an outlet for the Grateful Dead, in the late 1980's.

Soon He joined the struggling nascent Mellow Mushroom pizza Chain, bringing the charecters of Mel, Dude and the wiz to life.  He spent three decades designing tens of thousands of ads, T-Shirt, calendars and eventually moving on to finding his true canvas, environment design.  The challenge of designing an interior and exterior embodiment was a source  of never ending wonder, and he fell in love with creating a psychedelic fantasy land.  He would remain a mainstay of the chain as creative director for three decades.

In his work outside of Mellow Mushroom, he's had the pleasure of working with legendary musicians such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Taj Mahal, the Allman Brothers and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.  His work with the Chili Peppers was inducted into the permanent collection of the Hard Rock Cafe in 1997.

Since retiring from Mellow Mushroom in late 2016, he's had an active roster of clients continuing his growth in new and interesting directions.  You can visit his new incarnation, ARCADUS DESIGN GROUP on Facebook.
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​Click here to enjoy his art!

Katie Martin & Sue Pezely Open 2017 FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART! Season

Katie Martin & Sue Pezely opened the 2017 FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART! season on May 6, 2017.  Click the links to enjoy the PHOTOS and VIDEOS.

FRESH MARKET MUSIC & ART! is presented by Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council with financial support provided by Keep Smyrna Beautiful. It is held at the Smyrna Fresh Produce Market every Saturday morning from 8:00 am to noon from May 6 to September 30, 2017.  

Musician Statement

Performing across the Southeast since 2006, Katie Martin's unique blend of blues, folk, and soul mesmerizes audiences in a way that has to be seen to understand. Her agelessly soulful vocals soar effortlessly above a rich propulsion of acoustic blues guitar reminiscent of Muddy Waters combined with the beautiful folk guitar of James Taylor, all performed with the honest intensity of Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Seeing Katie Martin perform is an experience like no other, and her refreshing individuality is one that leaves a lasting impression long after the stage has grown silent. She released her acoustic EP " Away From Here" with Haney Records in 2011. In 2015 she released "Katie Martin : Live From the Chocolate Room" ft. Tony Brook on slide guitar, and her debut album, "Purpose" both recorded, produced, and engineered by Larry Mitchell at The Chocolate Room.

Click here to enjoy her music!

Artist Statement

Sue has maintained a passion for art and music throughout her life - she has focused in the areas of drawing, painting and photography, as well as being an avid piano player. She studied part-time at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC and participated in several printmaking shows there. She enjoys creating images that invoke a warm, emotional connection for the viewer. Her pastel work has won awards in Foley, Alabama, and Covington, Georgia. Sue's work is on display at Mezza Luna Pasta and Seafood Restaurant, as well as available for sale at The Nest Home and Garden - both of which are in Smyrna, Georgia.

​Click here to enjoy her art!

2017 FRESH MARKET ART! Featured Fine Artists Announced

The FRESH MARKET ART! featured artist series is presented by Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council with support provided by Keep Smyrna Beautiful. The are shows are held at the Smyrna Fresh Produce Market every Saturday morning starting at 8:00 am from May 6 to September 30, 2017.  The FRESH MARKET ART! tent is located across from the Keep Smyrna Beautiful tent.  Enjoy the promotional video below.

Sue Pezely - Saturday, May 06, 2017
Buddy Finethy - Saturday, May 13, 2017
Sue Pezely - Saturday, May 20, 2017
Shellton LaBron - Saturday, May 27, 2017
Teri Levine - Saturday, June 03, 2017
Amanda Foss - Saturday, June 10, 2017
Aida Arias - Saturday, June 17, 2017
Tonya Crowe - Saturday, June 24, 2017
Jenna Mason - Saturday, July 01, 2017
Curtis Jones - Saturday, July 08, 2017
Tonya Crowe - Saturday, July 15, 2017
Shellton LaBron - Saturday, July 22, 2017
Dee Rogers - Saturday, July 29, 2017
Corinne Mitchell - Saturday, August 05, 2017
Joan Friedman - Saturday, August 12, 2017
Lisa Stockdell - Saturday, August 19, 2017
Amanda Foss - Saturday, August 26, 2017
Linda Luzum - Saturday, September 02, 2017
Buddy Finethy - Saturday, September 09, 2017
Patricia Young - Saturday, September 16, 2017
Shaun L. Martin - Saturday, September 23, 2017
Gene & Anne Ledbetter - Saturday, September 30, 2017

Promotional Video