By JT

April 2, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

Absolutely! I’ve actually performed there a coupla years ago with ‘Deacon Blues’. I would give it a 10 out of 10, it’s FREE MUSIC! You can’t beat it. It slipped up on me this year, didn’t realize it was that time. Loook forward to the people, especially all the lovely ladies!lol

By One

April 2, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

Wow, it’s that time already!! Hopefully I can make it out to several. We lovely ladies are looking forward to it too, JT!!

By Big

April 2, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

I agree that this weekly series has been one of things I love about Atlanta. And the ladies are lovely, but the scene accompanied by the music and the downtown Atl vibe are very relaxing.

By Phud What?

April 2, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

Are they going to book anyone we actually ever HEARD OF? Free music is only worthwhile if it’s good.

By Rusty

April 2, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

Phud, I suggest when you get to the show, you make your displeasure known an Demand a Refund!!

By JazzLover

April 2, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

I’ve never been! Since I’m recently divorced from a man who didn’t want to do anything, I’m looking forward to attending some.

By cash

April 2, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

I wouldn’t sit on my back porch and watch any of these acts if they were playing in my back yard.

By dmscar

April 2, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

I have not been to Wednesday Wind Down before but I may have to take it in this year. Khat Phud is an awesome group. For those of you who don’t know, they can often be heard playing backup for Ken Ford. Whether you know the groups or not, local artists work hard and deserve hometown support.

By Jay

April 2, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Good, cash. That’s why its so enjoyable. People like you stay home. Can’t wait!!!!!!!!!!

By Doug

April 2, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

I miss On the Bricks. Mad Booking did a spectacular job with those shows - they were fun, safe and timed well. I guess Clear Channel has found a way to elbow them out of the market, like they’ve done with everyone else.

By Conga

April 2, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

Who are these bands? What is this the “busch league” concert series? There is a reason that this is a free concert!

By Roger Thomas

April 2, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

Here is a great video from On The Bricks, showing why it should still be the show! I’m so sad it’s gone.

By Phil4Real

April 2, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

I love the line up! Just wondering though why aren’t there more local acts? Philipia William, Ericka Smith, and many others who perform at Sugarhill and Apache.

By v63sfo

April 2, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

Wish I could go (I’m in Oakland), I love watching new bands. Can’t beat for free too.

By alex

April 2, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

Just remember, every popular band you like used to be one that nobody ever heard of. Everyone deserves a chance and they all work hard. I’m with dmscar, support your local music scene.

By Shelby

April 2, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

I always love the Wind Down concerts. Milkshake, Julie Dexter, and Bob Baldwin are fabulous artist. These artist are not played on the highly repetitive mainstream radio stations. The future of music belongs to the independent artist!

By alex

April 2, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Just remember, every popular band you like used to be one that nobody ever heard of. Everyone deserves a chance and they all work hard. I’m with dmscar, support your local music scene.

By baldtexan

April 2, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

It is awesome. The city beat, the atmosphere, the music, and the men are on point also. Don’t care for the women. And it’s free too?!!!!!!

By m'karyl

April 2, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

I move away from the ATL about a year ago (relocated to South Hampton, VA). Granted there are lots of good concerts and events here as well, but the ATL does have some good freebies that I attended over the years (King Center, On the Bricks, Piedmont/Grant Park, etc). I think that the Wind Down Wednesday are good fun. I enjoyed the few I went to a couple of years ago.

It just seems to me that once a good thing gets going in the ATL, they find a way to kill it-the Arts Festival, Light Up Atlanta, Music Midtown, etc.

I hope everyone who attends this year will enjoy!!!

By Darren

April 2, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

Where is the Got Jazz Series? If you want to talk about top contemporary jazz acts…Najee, Jonathan Butler, Rick Braun, Lalah Hathaway, Wayman Tisdale Got Jazz had it! the acts above are sub standard and the wednesday windown sucked all last year and looks like it will suck again this year…Bring back Renee Miller and Got Jazz!

By Jex

April 2, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

I love it. Love it! LOVE IT!!

The beautiful Atlanta afternoons, good music, a few friends, and it’s free!

What more can you ask for?

By exquisite7

April 2, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

Its a shame that SOME of you people would make stupid remarks such as “Are they going to book anyone we actually ever HEARD OF? Free music is only worthwhile if it’s good.” All the well known acts SUCK! I would rather see a local TALENTED artist anyday than to see a Popular artist,who can’t deliver! WHY ISN”T DAYSAHEAD in that lineup! Erica Smith is the bomb too! :)

By Joe

April 2, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

Where is the Got Jazz Series? Someone made this comment. I agree that this series ws really superb. Need to bring them back. The Jazz artist have not been as great since they are no longer a sponsor. However, you do have three great artist: Milkshake, Julie Dexter and Bob Balwin. Need more.

By Mike

April 2, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

Three words, speed metal rules!

By JoyMonique74@yahoo.com

April 2, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

Yes, Wednesday Wind Down concert series definitely a great way to break up your normal routine to listening to some great music by some local artists.

I agree with Darren though, bring back the Got Jazz Series. Some great artist have come thru Centinnial Park and have graced the stage such, as Lalah Hathaway, Peabo Bryson, Najee, Will Downing came through awhile back.

“On the Bricks” on Fridays were great Friday night shows as well. India.Arie, Wyclef Jeanand Kanye West came and graced the stage for that concert series.

By zeebop

April 2, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

Chandra Currelly (June 4th)is the singer featured in “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” Check out the scene at the jazz club. She’s fabulous and more!

By a reader

April 2, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

Come out and support the hometeam. It’s a shame when acts get more love oversees than they do at at home..ask someone from London if they have heard about Julie Dexter……..

By luv music

April 2, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

come out and support the local talent….Julie Dexter is quite popular in Europe.

By Kevin

April 2, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

I do miss On The Bricks. It wasn’t the same when 99x and Star94(?) had the competing concert series. Mad Booking did a wonderful job and it’s a shame the series couldn’t go on longer. From what I remember it was money that ruined the shows (dispute over concessions if I recall). I went to a few of the shows each year and enjoyed them tremendously.

By rene

April 2, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

I’ve attended before and I really enjoyed the ‘Got Jazz’ series. All of the jazz acts were well known and top notch. Why did they discontinue such a great series?

By Michelle

April 2, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

Yeah….whatever happened to the GOT JAZZ series? I agree with Darren, these acts cannot hold a candle to the acts that performed during that series. The free Najee concert was awesome! The free Patti Austin concert was even better! A plea to the GOT JAZZ production company…PLEASE BRING BACK GREAT JAZZ TO THE PARK!

By say it LOUD

April 3, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

what ever happen to popular act..Big Names..yes free jazz is good..but people flock to known artist…

By Lakeisha

April 18, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this

I’ve seen & heard Madoca perform and she is amazing! Milshake is ok…but I’d really love to see the Hudson on Bass Band…they are hott!!!

By kenneth

March 2, 2009 3:59 PM | Link to this

dont stop this is all that and more just suprised more people dont attend but that ok just the right size A A A and A-plus