2022 Free Bird with Guest The Wandering Willows

The GEM Theatre, Atlanta

And with those words musical history was set in motion! FreeBird is The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience – period. As a band FreeBird's members have been in love with the music since childhood, and they play these songs with the same passion and intensity of Lynyrd Skynyrd themselves. If you saw the original line up in the 1970s you will appreciate the accuracy, if you're just discovering the music for the first time, you'll be blown away by hit after hit of incredible music and amazing players. Vocalist Chris Howard masterfully catches the essence of Ronnie Van Zant’s vocals and stage persona, guiding the band and players through solos, song after song. Guitarists Matt Chenoweth (Ed King/Steve Gains), John Hopkins (Allen Collins) and Jeff Langston (Gary Rossington) play their roles with such explosive energy and skill you'd think you were at a show in the 1970s. Russell Ingram on drums and Jeff Brashears on bass nail down the groove and power of Artimus Pyle and Leon Wilkeson rhythm section, while keyboardist Joey Huffman (formerly with Lynyrd Skynyrd and more) gracefully adds in Billy Powell's keyboards for a full and amazing rendition of one of the greatest bands that ever recorded and toured. FreeBird brings all the magic of the music to life in a way seldom heard by any tribute act. Get ready for a full helping of Southern Fried Rock N Roll by the best Skynyrd tribute band around – Fly High FreeBird Nation!

The Wandering Willows is band of like minded musicians who have a great time entertaining a crowd.  Their show includes original songs, crowd favorites, and songs you forgot you loved. Ranging from rock 'n' roll to 90's and southern rock,  their variety is far reaching. The members of The Wandering Willows include Matt Norris on lead guitar/lead vocals, Tanner Davis on bass/backup vocals, Gerald Champion on drums, and Kim Norris on keys/vocals. Their first single will be recorded in July with a release date in late 2022.