Athens comes alive as Savannah's favorite musicians gather once again to celebrate the music and songs of R.E.M. and the B 52's. From early indie gems to their chart-topping to classics like "Losing My Religion," "Man on Moon," and "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)! There is a good reason that REM was recently inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame. This concert is a testament to the enduring power of music and the profound impact these two bands have had on generations of fans. It's a chance to celebrate their legacies, relive their deep catalogue of incredible songs. While this is an REM celebration, we will shake up the night with a B-52 set as the stage transforms into a vibrant party celebrating the B-52s' infectious energy and hits like "Love Shack" and "Rock Lobster" Brought to you by both Homegrown Collective (with shows like "Georgia on my Mind") and the unforgettable "Savannah Salutes" Series which presented the Jimmy Buffett Tribute. Both groups are known for producing sold out concerts that celebrate talented artists from Savannah. Swamp Cabbage Bio (Free in the courtyard at 5pm) Walter Parks, long-time guitarist/sideman for Woodstock legend Richie Havens reunites with the original Swamp Cabbage cast – Matt Lindsey on bass and Jagoda on drums. A old-school deep-south trio that reformed in the Covid after Lindsey had a heart transplant, Jagoda drummed for a Utah Roller Derby and Parks electrified hymns, hollers, work songs and reels from Georgia's Okefinokee Swamp which earned him an invite to be archived into the Library of Congress.