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More music. More mission. Amplify is on.
Feel that rhythm? The Amplify Decatur Music Festival is back with a brand-new setup and the same powerful mission—bringing the community together through music that gives back. There’s music everywhere—from headliners, The Last Waltz Ensemble, to tribute shows at Avon Theatre and Eddie’s Attic, to intimate pop-up performances around town. Here’s a deep dive into what you can expect from the show’s organizers.
Your guide to all things Amplify
The bands. The venues. Where you should be, who you should see and how to get there for your three-day musical weekend pass.
From Dylan with Love:
Meet The Last Waltz Ensemble
Step inside the soulful journey of The Last Waltz Ensemble, where every riff, every story pays homage to the legendary sounds of Bob Dylan and The Band. See why this year’s Amplify headliners promise to get you off your feet and into the groove.
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