Those in the Atlanta metro area should make their way to Decatur this weekend for the Amplify Decatur Music Festival. The four-day music event is highlighted by this Saturday’s headline event, featuring sets from the likes of Blind Boys of Alabama, Dawes and Melissa Etheridge. Prior to Blind Boys of Alabama, the bands Jitterbug and Run Katie Run will also take to the stage. After Miss Etheridge’s set concludes concertgoers are invited to attend an after party at Trackside Tavern with doors opening at 11 p.m.

The event kicks off tomorrow with a comedy showcase at Waller’s Coffee Shop. Friday’s slate of shows features 12 bands at 8 venues.

The Friday slate of shows appears as follows:
Downtown Decatur Bandstand
6:00 p.m. — Captains of Revelry
7:00 p.m. — Air Guitar Show

Brick Store Pub
5:30 p.m. — Reverend Hylton

Leon’s Full Service
5:30 p.m. — Morgan Rowe
7:00 p.m. — Ryan Edge

Mellow Mushroom
6:00 p.m. — The Hamstrings

The Reading Room
5:30 p.m. — Ansley Stewart

O’Sullivans
8:00 p.m. — Don Law

Marlay House
6:00 p.m. — Instrumental Breakdown
7:00 p.m. — The Quaranteens
8:30 p.m. — The Bantam Break

The four-day festival concludes on Sunday with a Bruce Springsteen tribute show at the inimitable music room Eddie’s Attic. Those wanting to know more about the festival, can visit a FAQ microsite.