The Clyde Theatre has announced that Father John Misty will be rolling into town on Thursday, Sept. 25, amid his tour in support of his sixth studio album, last year’s Mahashmashana. 

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Tillman is best known by his mystical stage name Father John Misty and for his satirical lyrics and eccentric performance style. 

Father John Misty has been a part of several musical acts such as Fleet Foxes, Saxon Shore, and The Avalanches. His music has been described as “folk-influenced indie rock” with a “quirky” lyrical style. 

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 11, at 10 a.m. at clydetheatre.com, by phone at (800) 514-3849, and in person at The Clyde box office and the Sweetwater concierge desk. 

Dweezil Zappa teaches guitar masterclass

On Tuesday, May 6, from 6-8 p.m., Sweetwater Sound will host a Dweezil Zappa Guitar Masterclass. 

This is the opportunity to take your guitar improvisational skills into new dimensions with this Grammy-winning guitarist. 

Zappa will help you confidently cut loose on creative solos and spontaneously interact with your bandmates during live performances. He will touch on exercises for fretboard domination, building a unique vocabulary, rhythmic variation techniques, visualizing diagonal target notes, and playing ideas in three octaves. 

In addition, there will be a special VIP experience where you can meet Zappa and play his father Frank Zappa’s iconic Roxy SG and Les Paul Custom (from the Shut Up n’ Play Yer Guitar album) through Dweezil’s personal guitar rig. 

To get signed up for this one-of-a-kind opportunity, go to sweetwater.com/events.

Celestial Fest returns to Ambrosia

Celestial Fest will return Saturday, May 3, at Ambrosia Orchard, Cidery, and Meadery, south on U.S. 27 in Hoagland.

Along with live music, this year’s event will feature an array of activities the whole family can enjoy, including an Inspiring Young Musicians corner where kiddos and adults can try their hand at different types of instruments, Kids Corner where the youngsters can enjoy crafty things, and a Quiet Zone upstairs where folks can take a breather away from the festival.

This year’s musical lineup is a stellar one that includes Mike Neglia & The Nobles, Peachtree, Augmentasia, Wampus Milk Daddies, Sun.Dyle, Candid Antics, Man of the Flood, and Mudland. 

All of this action will cost only $10, with kids under 12 free. 

Decatur announces summer concert series

The lineup for the Decatur Summer Concert Series has been announced. 

Held on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. at Madison Street Plaza in beautiful downtown, these family-friendly concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase. 

Kicking things off on June 5 will be Whoa, Man!, followed by Sweetwater All Stars on June 12, Derek Jones on June 19, Evolution Band on June 26, the Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band Proud Mary on July 3, Hairbangers Ball on July 10, Foo Fighters tribute band Back & Forth on July 17, Journey tribute band E5C4P3 on July 24, Silver Stallion on July 31, Bon Jovi tribute band Crush on Aug. 7, the Alan Jackson and George Strait tribute act StraitJack on Aug. 14, Sunglasses at Night on Aug. 21, and The Bulldogs on Aug. 28. 

Grab a lawn chair and head out! 

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