Kennesaw has access to metro Atlanta's deep pool of talented bands.
As a north Atlanta suburb, Kennesaw, Georgia, has all the charm of a small town, but still brings in plenty of local musical talent from Atlanta to perform in a variety of bars and pubs. Whether your taste is country or hard rock or blues, there are plenty of bars that host live bands in and around this Cobb County town. One of them hosts live music six times per week.
The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery is a Scottish pub that doubles as a restaurant. It has a large menu offering traditional Scottish pub fare and is known for its friendly service provided by beautiful servers. In addition to live bands performing throughout its online event calendar, there are large screen TVs to take in a game between bands. The Tilted Kilt is open daily at 11:00am.
Darwin's
If jazz and blues are more to your liking, Darwin's may be your best bet in Kennesaw. In 2008, Darwin's took the number five spot in Atlanta's Hot List for best musical venue. In fact, Darwin's has more awards for music than any other music venue in the history of Cobb County. It draws great talent from Atlanta and even from other countries. If you get hungry between performances, Darwin's bar menu includes muffuletta and reuben sandwiches, burgers, wraps and cheese toast.
Smith's Olde Bar
Though technically in Atlanta and not in Kennesaw, Smith's Olde Bar is still worth the short drive because it is an Atlanta institution that provides live music almost every night of the week. A glance at its online events calendar can make you crossed-eyed from all the choices. In addition to live bands, Smith's Olde Bar has a full service restaurant with a large menu featuring Smitty's Famous Burger.
Bullfrogz
Bullfrogz is part restaurant/bar, part music venue and part gambling parlor. Live bands and DJs perform in the Red Room Lounge where you can take advantage of many $2 beer specials being offered every night of the week. If you get too tipsy after the show, Bullfrogz responsibly offers a ride home with it's free shuttle service.
Cowboys Atlanta
Even though the name says "Cowboys Atlanta," this lively music venue is directly in Kennesaw on North Roberts Road. After 16 years of providing entertainment to the people of Kennesaw, this bar has become a staple for those seeking live country music. They even have a house band named "151" led by Tim Hamilton who was named musician of the year by the Atlanta Society of Entertainers.
