Weekend in Gwinnett: A visit to Everett's Music Barn

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Weekend in Gwinnett: A visit to Everett's Music Barn

Everett's Family Band plays for a packed house in Suwanee, Ga. Saturday night on May 14, 2016.

People enjoy a cool spring evening outside the music barn at the Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee, GA Saturday night. Everett's Music Barn has been a fixture on the Bluegrass Scene for over 50 years. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Russell Everett sits behind the counter in the music barn greeting people and offers homemade desserts for donations at the Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee, Ga. Saturday night May 14, 2016. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Saturday night Everett's old family home is open to musicians from beginners to professionals for an open jam session, while Bluegrass bands play out back in the music barn. The Everett's encourage everyone to bring an instrument and join in. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

The American flag can always be seen flying on the front porch of the Everett's old family home. The old family home is located in front of the music barn. On Saturday nights, the house is open for jam sessions, while Bluegrass bands play out back in the music barn. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Don Norman, the banjo player for the Everett's Family Band, plays for a packed house at the Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee, Ga. Saturday night May 14, 2016. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

The Decatur Bluegrass Association band plays for a packed house at the Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee, Ga. Saturday night May 14, 2016. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

An old refrigerator sits on the porch of the old family home at the Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee, Ga. Saturday night May 14, 2016. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Cameron Horne's reflection can be seen in the many photos that line the walls at the Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee, Ga. Saturday night May 14, 2016. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Cameron Horne, the lead singer for the Decatur Bluegrass Association band plays for a packed house at the Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee, Ga. Saturday night May 14, 2016. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Russell Everett takes a quick break outside the music barn during one of the sets at the Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee, Ga. Saturday night May 14, 2016. Everett's Music Barn is a family-oriented venue, no smoking or drinking is allowed. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Everett's Family Band plays for a packed house at the Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee, Ga. Saturday night May 14, 2016. Everett's Music Barn has been a fixture on the Bluegrass Scene for over 50 years. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Derald Wilson, the lead singer for the Everett's Family Band plays for a packed house at the Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee, Ga. Saturday night May 14, 2016. Everett's Music Barn has been a fixture on the Bluegrass Scene for over 50 years. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

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People enjoy a cool spring evening outside the music barn at the Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee, GA Saturday night. Everett's Music Barn has been a fixture on the Bluegrass Scene for over 50 years. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

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