The Fox Theatre is set to host a historic night on Saturday, May 13, as the theatre celebrates 15 years of preservation efforts through its outreach program the Fox Theatre Institute (FTI). Hosted again by Atlanta native and famed musician Kevn Kinney, the organization’s Revival benefit concert will raise money to preserve and restore Georgia’s historic theaters and expand its education arm through an auction. With performances by Collective Soul, Mother’s Finest, Drivin N Cryin, Jet Black Roses and other special guests, this unique musical event is inspired by the power of storytelling and the role theaters play in bringing communities together. Tickets for “Revival” go on pre-sale Thursday, February 23 at 10am and go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 24 at 10 am at foxtheatre.org.
“Championing historic theatres through preservation and operational support has been the priority of our work these past fifteen years,” said Fox Theatre Institute Director Leigh Burns. “The opportunity to have this outstanding fundraising opportunity for our historic Georgia theatres after navigating the effects of a pandemic is something we never anticipated when we last gathered in 2019. We look forward to celebrating the work of our fellow preservationists during our 2023 Revival Concert while raising awareness and funding for our educational programs.”
Participating band members recall their early days in the theatre and why its preservation is imperative for the community.
“When I was 14 years old, I went to see my first live show, and it just happened to be at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta,” said Dean Roland of Collective Soul. “That night I was overwhelmed with what I now know to be the historic energy of so many artists that had graced that stage. It put a spark in my soul that I treasure and still motivates me to this day. It’s essential that we do what we can to preserve these types of venues.”
Drivin N Cryin’s front man Kevn…
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