Music & Fireworks

Main Stage
Located On Main Street In Front Of Revival On Main

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Band X

Make no mistake, this is "in your face" interactive party music! Formed in early 1996 with top musicians and singers from around the country, Band X is THE premier party band based in Atlanta delivering powerful, dynamic renditions of '60s soul, '70s disco, '80s retro, '90s dance classics and the hottest pop tunes of today. Variety in both instrumentation and vocals (from the Stones to Madonna and everything in between) sets this band apart from the average cover band.

Under the leadership of bandleader David Cole, who has performed worldwide with artists such as Ringo Starr, Sly Stone, Paul Davis and many others, Band X has backed up and opened for many headliner acts. Artists such as Rick Springfield, Paul Rodgers (Bad Company), Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones), Wally Palmar (Romantics), Jack Blades (Night Ranger), Eddie Money, Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Ed Roland (Collective Soul), Mickey Thomas (Starship), Lou Gramm (Foreigner), and many others have “sat in” with Band X for the night, and have entertained audiences across the country.

Band X performs weekly to capacity crowds at clubs, weddings, festivals, private events, corporate parties, conventions and special events - and every performance is quite an evening of entertainment. No two shows are ever alike, and audience participation is a must! Band X combines virtuosity and showmanship while leaving a lasting impression so positive that you'll want to see them again and again.

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Departure: The Journey Tribute Band

For over 15 years, DEPARTURE has become one of the most respected Journey tribute bands in the nation. DEPARTURE replicates the energy, sound and feel of the original 80’s rock super group. Each of the five band members are veteran musicians and pride themselves on delivering an amazing concert-styled stage show which is highly engaging and memorable for audiences of all ages. Featured lead vocalist, Brian Williams, has a beautifully powerful singing voice flawlessly matching Steve Perry’s vocal range and style. DEPARTURE also highlights the early Journey years, when Gregg Rolie was lead singer, featuring Joel Hayes on keys, lead vocals and rhythm guitar. DEPARTURE’s performances are designed for the audience as a two-hour concert-styled experience, highlighting all the hit songs that everyone knows and loves as if they are watching a Journey concert during the 70s and 80’s. Their performance is professional, family-friendly and highly engaging for all audiences. Everything heard during their performance is live, highlighting the harmonies of five vocalists and no pre-recorded tracks used. Performing over one hundred shows annually, DEPARTURE brings the very best of Journey to audiences of all ages.

Park Stage
Located In The Depot Park Parking Lot At The Corner Of Sardis Street And Big Shanty Drive

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Trevor Startt

Trevor Startt is a singer-songwriter hailing from Kennesaw, GA. Raised on music ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Motown, “eclectic” is a good word to describe Trevor’s sonic sensibility. Some of his earliest memories of listening to music include hearing songwriters like Bruce Hornsby, Mary Chapin Carpenter & Dan Fogelberg while riding in the passenger seat of his dad’s 1985 Honda Accord. This foundation greatly influences Trevor’s original music along with his vast catalog of cover songs. Trevor released two singles in 2019, beginning with “All On Me” in March & “What We Got” in July. His brand new single, “Lonely Night In Mile High,” will be released in August 2020. You can catch Trevor every weekend at various venues all across Metro Atlanta.

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Courtney Dickinson

Courtney takes on country music with both class and sass that is as bold as her red hair. Country artist Courtney Dickinson paved her own, unconventional path from the start. “I knew it was going to take a lot of work to be able to pull this off, but I knew from an early age that if I wanted to be successful, I needed to put everything into my music. Courtney earned a degree in Marketing with honors {online} while touring radio stations, performing all over the U.S promoting a TOP 40 single on her own without a promotions team. “There are no limits to what you can do when you focus on the goal, stay at the task and love what you’re doing!” Growing up in Acworth, GA and spending much of her time in Nashville, has given Courtney an opportunity to develop as an artist and songwriter and grow her love for country music. At five years old, Dickinson danced with the Little General Clogger’s dance group on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. It was with that performance that Dickinson knew she was destined for the stage. “The calmness that came over me when I walked onto that stage taught me one thing - “that this is where I belong.” I have never had a problem performing and the excitement I feel when I get ready to step on stage...It’s my safe place. It feels like home."

Fireworks Begin at 9:30 pm

The evening will conclude with a brilliant fireworks finale, visible from depot park and along main street from summers street to dallas street. In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks will be re-scheduled.

Street Closings

The following road closures support the Salute to America, July 3 event:

- Main St. from Watts Dr. to Summers St. will be closed from 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 2 - 2:00 AM on Tuesday, July 4
- The City parking lot at Tunnel Plaza will be closed 8:00 PM Sunday, July 2 – 2:00 AM on Tuesday, July 4

The following roads will be closed from 1:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight on Monday, July 3:
- Cherokee St. from Big Shanty Dr. to Main St.
- J.O. Stephenson Ave. from Main St. to Dallas St.
- Watts Dr. from Main St. to Little General Cloggers Ln.
- Main St. from Lewis St. to Watts Dr.

Other:
- Shirley Drive will be closed from Cherokee Street to Carruth Street from 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM for fireworks
- Depot Park parking lot will be closed Monday, July 3
- City Hall parking lot will be closed on Monday, July 3, for 911, City Staff & VIPs

Parking

Public parking will NOT be available at Depot Park for this event. FREE public parking will be available at the following locations:

- Adams Park & the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive
- Along Lewis Street, between North Main Street & Dallas Street

Handicap ONLY parking is available in the lot at the intersection of North Main Street & Moon Station Road

The City of Kennesaw mobile app features a parking map for the downtown area. Using the map, app users can see what specific parking lots are open and follow directions to all downtown public parking lots using the phones’ map system. The City of Kennesaw mobile app is available on both the Apple App Store & Google Play!

Date: July 3, 2023

Location: Historic Downtown Kennesaw, Kennesaw, GA

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