PLAY ON! BY RICK ABBOTThe hilarious story of a theatre group (think the Peacock!) desperately trying to premiere a new play, but the author keeps changing her mind and no one can keep up with getting script changes every rehearsal! The director is going crazy soothing ruffled feathers and trying to appease everyone, the cast of highly-skilled actors (again, the Peacock?) are all trying to maintain their cool to assure success of the production during a rehearsal, the final dress rehearsal then the actual performance—and, yes, the author has just given them new lines! So, you wannabe an actor? AUDITIONS: January 11 and 18 (10 – 1 p.m.) and 13, 14 (6 – 8 p.m.) weather permitting!

Get ready to rock with this tribute to one of the most acclaimed bands of the classic rock era! This band will rock the house with hits like “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Shooting Star,” “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” and more…“Amazing! Great show with so much energy. Lead singer really has an amazing voice! All the Bad Co hits the way I remember them!” “They rocked! Lead singer has a set of pipes!”

Get ready for KANSTYX the incredible tribute to the music of STYX and Kansas in one show!Top musicians from Georgia come together to bring you the biggest hits and classic from these icons of classic and progressive rock. This is not easy music and vocals to duplicate but Kanstyx will stun you with their approach to detail and musicianship to recreate timeless classics like: Carry On Wayward Son, Grand Illusion, Dust In The Wind, Fooling Yourself, Point Of No Return, Come Sail Away and many more!

Wyatt Espalin "Adds a fresh voice to the alternative folk scene with songs that mourn opportunities lost and celebrate hope renewed." - Wylie Graver, Verge Live Magazine With the Ocoee River in East Tennessee as the backdrop, and North Georgia on the horizon, Wyatt Espalin’s debut album, Songwriter/Singer (2015), was born. Entertaining audiences in his hometown of Hiawassee, Georgia as early as age eight, Wyatt’s passion for music was obvious, even from the music barn stage built by his grandfather on the campground where Wyatt was raised. His songs have garnered much attention, winning the New Song Songwriting competition at the acclaimed L.E.A.F. festival in 2014. He also placed twice as a finalist in the Chris Austin Songwriting competition at Merlefest (2009, 2019), the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriting Competition (2014, 2019) and Eddie’s Attic Open Mic Shootout (2014, 2015). Wyatt won 3rd place at the 2019 Songwriter Serenade and is a finalist for 2020. Performing solo or traveling with a revolving set of talented musicians as Trees Leave, Wyatt Espalin has found a way to continue writing and performing these songs that have longed to be free.

The music of the Grateful Dead brought to life by this popular band of seasoned musicians and lifelong Deadheads. “When we are playing shows we are really listening to each other and we are having meaningful, musical conversation to create our interpretation of The Grateful Dead.” The best way to experience the music of the Grateful Dead is to hear it live! This band of seasoned musicians and lifelong Deadheads promises an evening of “meaningful, musical conversation” around the music of the Grateful Dead. “Ripple,” “Truckin’,” “Uncle John’s Band” and more….

Let the “Good Times Roll” with this tribute to the pop-rock music of The Cars. Playing instant classics like “Let’s Go,” “Just What I Needed,” and “My Best Friend’s Girl,” this five-piece band recreates the sound, look and vibe that made the Cars world-famous.

We are reviving a decade-old onstage tradition of yarn-spinning, tall tale-telling and big fibs-stretching. From the liar’s bench at the hardware store to a possum drop new year inauguration, sink your teeth into some home-cooked humor. Add local music for an evening of fun! Bid on a handmade pie for the chance to take home a sweet treat and support The Peacock's work.

Gnarly Fingers is a four piece band that specializes in three and four part harmony. They have been entertaining audiences in north Georgia and western North Carolina for nineteen years. They cover The Band, The Eagles, Tom Waits, Butch Hancock, Guy Clark, The Steeldrivers, John Prine, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band… in addition to their original music and they’re known for their mix of “eclectic acoustic” music from some of the greatest songwriters. Hailing from Hayesville, NC and Hiawassee, GA, the band was formed around the original three vocalists, Pat List, Keith Layton and Tom Edwards. List provides the rhythm guitar and harmonica while Layton “smokes” on lead guitar. Edwards is now the band’s mandolin and banjo player. In addition to the original three, Brian Kruger adds his voice to the harmonies while playing bass, keyboard and slide guitar. Formed in 2005, Gnarly Fingers has continued to evolve musically while staying true to their goal of performing “great songs from great songwriters”. For the past ten years, they have been regulars at all the local festivals and are frequently found entertaining at both the Hayesville and Hiawassee squares. Gnarly Fingers is known wherever they play as a “fun” band. There is always good energy around their shows and ‘spontaneous dancing’ frequently occurs where they play. Their trademark is ending all their shows with “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”.