Good Music Fills the Air this Weekend

Try as one might, Soulhound cannot be categorized or pigeonholed into a nutshell description. A deep and wide foundation of soul is at the heart of their sound, which has been described as “the Meters meets Hendrix meets Steely Dan.” Soulhound brews up a potent concoction of genres: R&B, soul, a heavy dose of late 60s and 70s funk, like Parliament and Funkadelic. But just when you think you’ve got them all figured out, Soulhound can unleash a surprising jam-band vibe, akin to Phish, or throw in a few Beatles-inspired tunes. Playing a creative hodgepodge of genres rooted in soul, Soulhound is musical entertainment at its finest. Suffice it to say that if you catch the Soul Train, you’ll have a funky good time watching them perform at tonight. Tunes crank up at 10:30 p.m. and keep the party going until 2:30 a.m. No cover charge.

Luck Be A Lady Tonight. Attention, Rat-Pack fans: longtime Atlanta musician Tommy Dean is a creative force with which to be reckoned. He brings his tidal wave of talent to Ray’s on the River tonight. Although well-versed in many genres, vocalist Dean will be accompanied by himself playing an old-school upright acoustic bass and Mike Ewbank tickling the ivories. The duo will wow the crowd with jazz standards, classic Americana, blues and a sprinkling of Rat Pack gems. Music begins at 8 p.m. in the bar area and there is no cover charge.

Bring on the romance at , a cozy wine and tapas spot that bodes well as a venue for a date or rendezvous. Nosh and sip vino as you woo your significant other to the sounds of great local music. Friday features acoustic performer Clayton Lee strumming and singing in a John Mayer/Jason Mraz kind of vibe. Billy Florkowski entertains on Saturday with his upbeat selection of covers and originals. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge.

Friday night at showcases the Nathan Morgan Band, with their signature blend of Southern rock, blues and soul. The Elliott Holden Group featuring phenomenal jazz/rock fusion guitarist Elliott Holden himself, lends a sophisticated atmosphere on Saturday night. Music begins at 8:30 p.m. both nights and there is no cover charge.

kicks off the weekend with on Friday night with Too Smooth, with its high-energy female vocals. Saturday heralds the return of local favorite and pal of Zac Brown, Kurt Thomas. Kurt’s mellow and melodic country sound practically demands that listeners relax. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. both nights and there is no cover charge.