Located in the northern Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Georgia, the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre welcomed co-headliners Collective Soul and +LIVE+ to town on Saturday night. This concert event, billed as the Summer Unity Tour, was rounded out with support from Our Lady Peace and Greylin James Rue. Built in 2008, this 12,000 capacity open air venue is a premier destination spot for summer concert goers, especially for those brave enough to tolerate the sweltering Southern heat by selecting uncovered lawn seats just to enjoy an evening of familiar musical hits from their favorite artists. However, unlike most concerts I have covered at Ameris Bank, the orchestra seats were removed on Saturday night making way for a large general admission audience pit for fans to mingle freely throughout the 4-artist night.
First up in front of the early arrival 6:00pm audience was singer-songwriter/actress/model Greylin James Rue from Los Angeles, California. Out on the road for her first major touring experience, the 24-year-old Rue offered up a short set that showcased her emerging songwriting talents anchored in combining her sultry voice with a self-described “blending of rock, folk, and indie with poetic introspection” for a unique musical vibe. I particularly enjoyed her tune “Happy,” which to me had a splash of Alanis Morissette come through. Rue’s stage presence was captivating, and I am sure she garnered a few new Atlanta fans with her performance.
Greylin James Rue Band…