The 4th Annual Apex Jazz and Music Festival Happens this Saturday

The 4th annual Apex Jazz and Music Festival is taking place this Saturday, September 20 with an impressive lineup.  The festival features bands of all different genres from indie rock to classic jazz.  Some returning bands are Saints Apollo and Jamrock Reggae Band, but several new bands have been added to the bill; Secret Chords, Peak City Blues Project, Lowderstill, and Straight 8's are just some of the newly added groups.

Tickets for the event are $10 and can be purchased on the festival's website.  This includes entry to all that the festival has to offer, from the beer and wine garden to each of the venues where music can be heard.  In addition to the eateries located in downtown Apex, seven outdoor vendors will also be on site. Check out the full music lineup:

Beer and Wine Garden Main Stage (3:30-11):

      MikeMickXer - 3:30 – 5:00
      The Soul Psychedelique Orchestra - 5:30 – 7:00
      Heart Brigade - 7:30 – 9:00
      Peak City Sound - 9:30 – 11:00

Pub Venues (6-1):

      Saints Apollo @ Apex Outfitter & Board Co. - 6:00 – 9:00
      Lowderstill @ Salem Street Pub - 6:00 – 9:00
      Secret Chords @ Common Grounds - 7:00 – 10:00
      Alex Gorodezky @ The Beer Dispensary - 7:00 – 10:00
      Victor Haskins and ImproviStory @ Woomer Insurance - 7:00 – 10:00
      Peak City Blues Project @ Empire Cigars/The Vault - 8:00 – 11:00
      Jamrock Reggae Band @ La Rancherita - 8:00 – 11:00
      Will McBride Group @ The Loft at Anna's - 9:00 – 12:00
      Straight 8's @ Salem Street Pub - 10:00 – 1:00

Street Performers (3-9):

      GrayScale Whale
           3PM – 5PM @ Anna’s Pizzeria

      Chris Short
           4PM – 6PM @ All Booked Up
           7PM – 9PM @ Carolina Custom Kitchen & Bath

      Laura Thurston
           3PM – 5PM @ Studio 123 Art Studio
           7PM – 9PM @ All Booked Up

      Savanna Smith
           7PM – 9PM @ Home Video Studio

      Darel Santucci
           4PM – 6PM @ Home Video Studio
           7PM – 9PM @ Studio 123 Art Studio

For more details such as road closures and ticket information, visit the festival's website. Come out for a full day of music, food, and brew starting at 3 this Saturday.