Oakland Cemetery will be rocking on June 8
Tunes from the Tombs returns to the grounds of historic Oakland Cemetery on Saturday, June 8, from 1 to 8 p.m. This fundraising event features musicians performing in and among Oakland’s monuments, mausoleums and renowned gardens.
This year’s line-up includes Blair Crimmins and the Hookers, Old 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra, Bird City Revolutionaries, The Bonaventure Quartet (featuring Amy Pike), Caroline and the Ramblers, Slim Chance and the Convicts, Rolling Nowhere, Little Country Giants, Wasted Potential Brass Band and more. There will also be food from local food trucks, beer, wine, free mini-tours and a fortuneteller.
Advance tickets are available at TicketAlternative.com for $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 4 to 12. Tickets are the gate are $15. Parking is available for $5 in the Grady Health Systems lot behind the King MARTA station. Visitors are encouraged to take MARTA to the event. No pets, coolers or outside food is allowed, but blankets or lawn chairs are welcome. For more information, visit oaklandcemetery.com.