Dom Flemons Brings 'American Songster' Tour to Eddie's Attic

The folk musician and multi-instrumentalist will perform in Decatur, Georgia on Thursday.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:00am

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Dom Flemons, co-founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, is bringing his 'American Songster' touring project to Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia on Thursday. Flemons is known for his wide-ranging repertoire that covers over a century of American roots music, and he will be joined on the bill by folk-rock singer-songwriter Kevin Otto Presbrey.

Why it matters

Flemons is a respected figure in the folk and Americana music scenes, known for his deep knowledge and preservation of traditional American musical styles. His 'American Songster' project aims to showcase the diversity and evolution of roots music over the decades, making his live performances educational and culturally significant events.

The details

Flemons co-founded the acclaimed Carolina Chocolate Drops string band, which helped revive interest in early 20th century African-American string band music. As a solo artist, Flemons has released several albums that explore blues, folk, country, and other American musical traditions. His performance at Eddie's Attic will feature Flemons showcasing his skills on a variety of instruments including the guitar, banjo, harmonica, and bones.

  • Dom Flemons will perform at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Dom Flemons

A folk musician, black country artist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music scholar, historian, and co-founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

Kevin Otto Presbrey

A folk-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist who will be opening for Flemons at the Eddie's Attic show.

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What they’re saying

“If you've never caught the folk musician, black country artist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music scholar, historian, actor, slam poet, record collector, curator, podcaster, cultural commentator, host and producer of the 'American Songster Radio Show' on WSM in Nashville live in concert, now's the time to rectify the oversight.”

— Doug DeLoach, Critic

The takeaway

Dom Flemons' performance at Eddie's Attic will give local music fans a chance to experience the breadth and depth of American roots music from one of its most knowledgeable and skilled practitioners.