If you go
› What: Jayhawk Music & Arts Festival› Where: Pigeon Mountain Grill, 18381 Highway 193, Chickamauga, Georgia› When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4› Admission: Free› For more information: www.facebook.com/events/1925467197519041About the festival› The festival was founded in memory of Jay Burgess by his son, Vic Burgess, as a benefit for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit.› In addition to A.J. Croce, there will be 24 other acts on three stages.There will be food and craft vendors. Kids activities will include Thomas the Train rides, balloon animals, face painting and a bounce house.
The Jayhawk Music & Arts Festival’s headliner has a highly recognizable name. It’s a reputation his father built with No. 1 hits such as “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” and “Time in a Bottle.” Now, 45 years later, the son is following in his footsteps.
A.J. Croce – son of the late Jim Croce – will perform Saturday, Aug. 4, in Chickamauga, Georgia.
Croce, who is touring in support of latest album “Just Like Medicine,” says he draws inspiration from the Southern music tradition.
“I was more influenced by my dad’s record collection than I was by him,” says Croce.