Hitting The Strand stage on May 18th as part of the 2012 Music Series will be The Jagged Stones, a tribute to The Rolling Stones with acclaimed vocalist and Jagger look-alike Skip Stephens. The Jagged Stones put on a show that teems with the same unbridled spirit and raw energy that made The Rolling Stones the iconic act it is today. Fans will be satisfied with the pout, preen and raunchy riff they’d expect, bringing the entertainment level of an over-the-top arena show up close and personal in The Strand’s 500-seat theatre.  The show includes Stones classics such as “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “Satisfaction”, “Start Me Up”, and “Brown Sugar”, and die-hard fans will be equally satisfied to hear deeper cuts making their way into the set list. Skip Stephens as Mick … Read entire article »

Who ever said what happens in Vegas HAS to stay in Vegas? Board an imaginary plane and travel to the city of shows this March as The Strand brings Vegas to Marietta to benefit the Humane Society of Cobb County and The Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Boarding MARI-GA (a compound of Marietta, GA) Airlines, audience members will enjoy two fun-filled acts of sheer sensory overload and over-the-top glitz as they “fly” into Sin City. Featuring showgirls, … Read entire article »

The Strand reopens its rooftop bar for a Fat Tuesday celebration you won’t want to miss. The long awaited re-opening of The Strand’s rooftop bar couldn’t come with a better way to celebrate than a Mardi Gras party. The party starts at 7PM and will continue until midnight. Featuring live New Orleans jazz led by local musician Jacob Deaton, the rooftop will be transformed into a New Orleans style speakeasy, a place to spend Fat Tuesday that … Read entire article »

The Packway Handle Band is bringing their energetic and unique alternative bluegrass to The Earl Smith Strand Theatre stage on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 8 p.m. Formed in the legendary music scene of Athens, Ga in 2001, The Packway Handle Band emerged as a ground-breaking bluegrass band, and has since won over both long-time fans of bluegrass and newcomers to the genre as well. The Packway Handle Band’s tight 4-part harmonies, high energy performances, and sense of humor, is sure to bring an unforgettable night of music to Marietta. “Four out of five of the guys [in the band] grew up together in the Marietta/Kennesaw/Acworth area” says band member Josh Erwin, “During high school there would be some local high school bands playing shows at The Strand to go see. Those … Read entire article »