Joe Gransden's Big Band – Jazz on the Lawn 2023

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is proud to announce this year’s 24th Jazz on the Lawn concert series. Bring a picnic dinner and drinks and experience the best Jazz Atlanta has to offer. The beautiful Callanwolde Amphitheater features VIP tables and Lawn seating.

Jazz on the Lawn is made possible thanks to our generous Sponsors.

Gates open at 6:15 PM

Concerts begin at 7:30 PM

Concerts conclude at 9:30 PM

The Joe Gransden 16 Piece Big Band is quickly becoming one of the busiest groups on the jazz scene. Originally formed in 2009 Joe and the guys have continued to build momentum and are performing numerous shows around the country. The bands new release entitled “It’s A Beautiful Thing” has sold incredibly well and is getting radio air play all over the world! The cd was recorded live at Cafe 290 in Atlanta Georgia where the band holds a steady gig twice every single month. “The Big Band truly has its own sound and really swings!” Says Gransden, “I attribute that to the arrangements that were all written by jazz trombone great Wes Funderburk! It’s such a pleasure to front a band of top musicians that can interpret Wes’s arrangements perfectly! These guys are the best!”

Learn More About Joe Gransden's Big Band

Joe Gransden's Big Band, "I've Got the World on a String" & "That's Life"

August 25th – Lori Williams

September 8th – Pete Ayres

September 22nd – Bob Baldwin

October 6th – Karla Harris

October 20th - Joe Gransden’s Big Band

Parking is free and on-site for VIP guests and those with disability parking permits. A limited number of on-site Parking Passes are available for purchase by General Admission ticket holders using the Eventbrite ticket links above. Regular General Admission parking is available across the street at Metro City Church (999 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30306). We recommend using Uber, Lyft, or another rideshare app as well.

General admission guests are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Low-profile chairs are preferred. VIP guests are provided with a reserved table, tablecloth, and chairs.

Guests are welcome and encouraged to bring outside food and beverages from home to enjoy along with the concerts! Wine, beer, and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

General Admission: Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the show from the lawn. Come early (doors open at 6:30 PM) and claim the best spot! Please purchase the quantity of your entire party.

VIP Tables: Enjoy the show in style at a reserved VIP Table for you and your party. We provide the tables and chairs. Tables are located on the first few tiers of Callanwolde’s amphitheater - the best seats in the house! Check in with our usher at the Amphitheater for your table number. Tables will be held under the name of the purchaser.

All ticket sales are final. In the unlikely event that Callanwolde deems cancellation necessary, all ticket holders will be refunded the ticket price (net of fees) for the corresponding event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, United States