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Downtown Roy is busy around Ellijay

The members of Downtown Roy are Dan Worley (vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin), Frank Enes (vocals, bass, harp), Steve "Possum" Jones (vocals, mando-caster) and Don Roberts (vocals, rhythm guitar).
The members of Downtown Roy are Dan Worley (vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin), Frank Enes (vocals, bass, harp), Steve "Possum" Jones (vocals, mando-caster) and Don Roberts (vocals, rhythm guitar). The members of Downtown Roy are Dan Worley (vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin), Frank Enes (vocals, bass, harp), Steve "Possum" Jones (vocals, mando-caster) and Don Roberts (vocals, rhythm guitar).

Downtown Roy, a Gilmer County, Ga., band that plays Americana, beach, blues, bluegrass, country, folk, reggae, rock and Western music – everything from the Kingston Trio to Pink Floyd – will hit three places around Ellijay this weekend.

Friday, Oct. 14, from 5 to 9 p.m., they’ll play the second week of the October concert series at Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road.

There’s no cover, but you can pay $10 for five tastings and a souvenir glass.

Saturday, Oct. 15, they’ll be in the Georgia Apple Festival parade at 9 a.m., then are scheduled onstage from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the lot behind The North Star on Main Street with Jack Bellinato and Joy Hice.

Sunday, Oct. 16, they’ll play from 2 to 5 p.m. at Crossroads Grocery & Gas, 8994 Highway 52 E.

Members are Dan Worley (vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin), Frank Enes (vocals, bass, harp), Steve “Possum” Jones (vocals, mando-caster) and Don Roberts (vocals, rhythm guitar).