Pop Up Performance Series
Roswell Arts Fund, in partnership with Friends of Mimosa Hall, Steve’s Live Music, and Roswell Music Club, is proud to present an ongoing concert series that brings outstanding live music to our community.
Concerts are generally held on Sundays and Thursdays, offering audiences a rich variety of performances in beautiful Roswell settings.
Please note: dates, times, and locations may vary. We encourage patrons to check the event calendar regularly for the most up-to-date information.
Join us each month and experience the joy of live music, community, and artistic collaboration.
Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Location: Roswell River Landing (245 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA)
Gwen Hughes
Music partner: Steve’s Live Music
Get ready to be swept away by the powerhouse presence of Gwen Hughes, a radiant force in jazz and soul music! With a voice that pulses with passion and a stage energy that electrifies, Gwen transforms every performance into a thrilling celebration of the original American sound. From silky jazz standards to soulful grooves that move the heart and feet, she delivers music that’s as joyous as it is deeply soulful. Gwen’s infectious spirit invites you to sing, sway, and shine—because when she’s on stage, the music and the magic are undeniable. Don’t miss the chance to experience an artist who truly lights up the night!
Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 3:30 pm
Location: Roswell River Landing (245 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA)
Atlanta Guitar Trio
Music partner: Roswell Music Club
Three masterful guitarists, one unforgettable sound. Chris Stroud, Bill Hearn, and Scott Plato unite their artistry to create a vibrant blend of precision, passion, and expressive power. From timeless classical works to bold contemporary pieces and original arrangements, the Trio delivers performances that are both dynamic and deeply moving. Based in Atlanta, they bring audiences an inspiring experience where technical brilliance meets the joy of chamber music.
Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3:30 pm
Location: Roswell River Landing (245 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA)
Andrew Kapsar
Music partner: Roswell Music Club
Based in Atlanta, baritone Andrew Kapsar brings powerful vocals and captivating presence to every performance. With a Master’s from Georgia State University and extensive operatic experience—including leading roles in Le nozze di Figaro and Carmen—Andrew’s talent shines on stages both local and international. A multiple competition winner and acclaimed performer, he continues to captivate audiences with his rich voice and dynamic artistry.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Location: Roswell River Landing (245 Azalea Drive Roswell, GA)
Nat Seelen
Music partner: Steve’s Live Music
Nat Seelen ignites the world of klezmer and Jewish music with his electrifying clarinet playing and groundbreaking compositions. Founder and artistic director of the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music, he has brought over 180 artists to vibrant life since 2021. As a founding member of the award-winning Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band, Nat has thrilled audiences from the Kennedy Center to stages worldwide.
His innovative teaching through New Klezmer Studios spans five continents, and he will join New England Conservatory’s faculty in 2025—shaping the future of the tradition with passion and vision.
Highlights from Past Performances
- On February 27, 2020, the inaugural season of the RAF Pop Up Performance Series began with a sold-out concert featuring Ed Roland of Collective Soul at the intimate Roswell Historic Cottage.
- During COVID-19, we quickly reimagined our events and transformed parking lots into safe, physically distant yet social spaces for artists and audiences. That year, 1,400 concert-goers coming from Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Marietta, Smyrna, Decatur, and Atlanta joined us for in-person outdoor concerts.
- Another 2,100 households tuned in for our first-ever live stream concert in May 2020.
- In October 2021, we welcomed Jake Xerxes Fussell and his band to our first concert under the stars at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. This Pop Up also marked our first performance funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
Beginning in 2022, we launched a partnership with the Roswell Music Club to add world-class classical musicians like Kenny Banks, Tiffany Uzojie, Bevin Hill, and Mikyung Sung to our music mosaic on Sunday afternoons. - In 2024, in partnership with Steve’s Live Music, we added our monthly Thursday evening pop up series, showcasing world music, blues, jazz, folk, with a diverse range of excellent musicians such as Layla Musselwhite, Richard Smith, The Bonaventure Quartet, Tray Dahl & The Jugtime Ragband, Rev. Jeff Mosier, The Pat Bianchi Trio, LAVAHI, Matthew Kaminski & Mondo Hammondo, and Olli Soikkeli & Caesar Garabini.
- As of April 2025, our Pop Up Performance Series has hosted over 50 concerts and welcomed more than 3,000 patrons!
