Was rock band Atlas Gray really formed as an effort to ward off an elephant stampede with a wall of sound? Despite the myth, Hartford, Connecticut’s power-soul five-piece deftly leads listeners on a fantastic exploration marked by signposts of jazz and funk, while navigating what the band deems an “emotional safari.” Since 2014, the group has blazed a unique musical trail on tour, amassing fans up and down the East Coast.
Free, 5pm Saturday, September 10. Jefferson Vineyards, 1353 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. jeffersonvineyards.com.
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