Concert By The Springs Features Journey Tribute Band Sunday

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park celebrates 23 years of free concerts held one Sunday evening each month, May through September. Concerts by the Springs is a tradition that brings music and community to Sandy Springs. Concerts are held from 7-8:30 p.m. on the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn at Heritage Green, 6110 Blue Stone Road in Sandy Springs.

The 2019 season of Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park Concert performances, offer something for all ages.

Up next, on July 14, Departure, a Journey Tribute Band.

• July 14 – Departure (National Anthem performed by Jon Mero)
• August 11 – Atlanta Brass Cats (National Anthem performed by Cecil Welch)
• September 8 – BandX (National Anthem performed by Cristina Quinones)

Departure replicates the look, sound and feel of the original 80s rock super-group, Journey. The five band members are the original line up and have developed an amazing on-stage chemistry. These musicians pride themselves on giving their audience an incredible high-energy, qualitative stage show from start to finish. Featured lead vocalist, Brian Williams, has an amazing singing voice flawlessly matching Steve Perry’s vocal range and movements, exactly. This band was voted “Best Local Entertainer” for 2011 and 2012 by Gwinnett Magazine.

“Brian Williams, lead vocalist for Departure, said fans should be ready to hear all the hit songs everyone knows and loves as if they were watching a Journey concert from Journey’s prime.”

“We are ready to show up on July 14 at Heritage Sandy Springs and give a family-friendly, high energy show for the audience. From 'Don’t Stop Believin’,' to 'Faithfully,' 'Separate Ways,' and 'Anyway You Want It,' the hits from Journey are countless, and take the audience on a journey through the heart. We love to give the audience all of the Journey hits. We hope to have a huge crowd at the concert and that Journey fans of all ages are ready to dance and sing along.”

Singing the National Anthem for the July 14 concert will be Jon Mero, a 2017 top 12 finalist from "The Voice."

By the age of 12, Mero was already considered a child prodigy at the piano and trumpet. From there, the love for music continued to grow. Mero moved from Des Moines, IA to Atlanta in June 2011. In November 2012, he joined the Celebrity Allstar Band (CAB), an Atlanta-based corporate band owned by Richard Smith.

As the present lead male vocalist, Mero has continued to hone his craft as an entertainer and stage performer, attracting opportunities with CAB to play with Mickey Thomas from Starship, as well as sing background for CeeLo Green in July 2016. Mero made it to the Top 12 on Season 13 of the NBC hit TV Show “The Voice” in 2017. He is currently recording his Debut EP in Nashville, and it will be out soon.

Upcoming Concerts:

• Aug. 11: Atlanta Brass Cats will have everyone dancing on the green with their 10-piece rock band with horns recreating the inspiring sounds of Chicago, BS &T, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and more.
• Sept. 8: will close out the 2019 Concert Series with Band X, Atlanta's favorite party band, playing hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and current favorites. Band X is a high-energy group of talented musicians and lead singers. With major touring experience, these professional musicians, dancers and lead singers electrify audiences, create entertainment news, and share the bands stage with some of the biggest attractions in entertainment music.

Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early to picnic with family and friends. Gates open at 5 p.m. Blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers are welcomed; no outside tables permitted. Additional food will be available for purchase from specialty food vendors or food trucks. Beer, wine, sodas, and water will be available for sale, with proceeds benefiting Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park. Smoking is prohibited. No pets, except for special assist animals. Concerts are free, but HSSMP welcomes a suggested donation at the gate of $5 per person. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park is a nonprofit (501c3) with a mission to preserve the history of Sandy Springs and offer culture, education, events and outreach to the community

For more information, visit www.heritagesandysprings.org or email events@heritagesandysprings.org.