Savannah artists and musicians are ready and eager to get back to what they do best: Create and share their wares and talent with the masses.
A few weeks ago, we introduced you to the Neon Taco. Savannah's newest pop-up eatery that's spearhead by Andy Sutphen, who also happens to be the lead singer to local band Street Clothes.
Now Sutphen has partnered with former bandmate Veronica García from Bero Bero to create an impromptu mini arts and music festival.
“So when I saw that space where the Neon Taco was doing the pop ups, I thought: 'Oh, great, this is a fantastic opportunity to create something big.' My thought was we can bring in vendors and get some bands in and then also promote Andy's tacos," Garcia said.
"I've been wanting to do something where we bring into our arts community and the music community together.”
The mini festival will bring five musical acts, including Charleston's own 2 Slices.
“Prior to COVID, we wanted to invite 2 Slices to play in Savannah. They are an electronic pop band with a fun and dancy vibe and we cannot wait to host them," Garcia said.
"We also have Dope Knife, 1101, Bero Bero. From hip-hop to electronica, you have a great and diverse music selection. Last and not least will be Skippy Spiral whose set is scheduled as the wind-down and closing of the event. After the vendors are dispersing, we will still be hanging and having drinks and tacos and listening to Skippy Spiral."
As far as crafters and artisans, García promises a fantastic shopping experience for all tastes.
“It becomes a community experience – a true event – and we hope that we also get those that just walk around the downtown area and hear the music and join in. This is an event that will host close to 15 vendors – all talented artists who create amazing items. Entrance to the event is free."
Musicians are feeling the loss of some of the local stages and the spirit and ingenuity of the DIY community is that of creating new performance spaces.
“So, I think we're all looking for more options and opportunities to play and keep the original music scene alive and vibrant and bring it back. It has been tough getting back out there. And so, I think that is why some of us are trying to organize our own events," Garcia said.
"So, I think a lot of us are interested in kind of keeping and trying to help and promote bringing the indie original music scene back in play. Bands that play their original sound find it hard to perform locally. So here we are building our own Neon Mini Festival in hopes we can continue bring original sound back to the local stages."
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Neon Mini-Fest aims to provide fun and promotion for Savannah bands and artisans
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