June 19, 2022
2022-06-19T17:00:00
Enter the Town Green at Lake St. and Franklin
Town Green
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
Weekend Wind Down Concert & Juneteenth Celebration featuring Grant Green Jr.
Sunday, June 19, 2022
The City welcomes all to an evening of celebration, education and connection.
June 19: 5-6 p.m. Special programming in honor of Juneteenth
6-8 p.m. Grant Green Jr. As the son of legendary jazz guitarist Grant Green (1931-1979), Grant Green Jr. was exposed to exceptional musicianship right from the start. He is a member of the group Masters of Groove with Bernard Purdie and Reuben Wilson. Born in St Louis, Missouri on August 4, 1955, Grant Green Jr. started playing guitar at the age of fourteen. In 1969 he moved to Detroit with his father. His neighbors included Stevie Wonder's parents, Marvin Gaye, and members of the Four Tops. He has worked with Richard Groove Holmes, Leon Thomas, Jimmy McGriff, Lou Donaldson and Lonnie Smith.
Stay tuned as we announce more performers and special guests.