Gwinnett Performing Arts Center Sets 2015 Home By Dark Series

Home By Dark will return to Gwinnett Performing Arts Center this summer, captivating audiences with an impressive lineup of songwriters and musicians.

Home By Dark is a songwriters concert experience unlike any other. By pairing the best performing songwriters with the most talented instrumentalists around, the event allows audiences an intimate opportunity to hear the stories behind the songs and witness honest and authentic performances from the songwriters themselves.

"At Home By Dark, our belief is that a song can change your life, and that's the inspiration behind every performance," said founder James Casto. "This expansion of our series into Gwinnett is a meaningful step in Home By Dark's journey and is truly a testament to the support we've received from the community."

Saturday, June 13 at 8 p.m. at Gwinnett Performing Arts Center:

- James David Carter rose to fame in 2014 with his stunning appearances on NBC 's hit singing competition "The Voice." The Team Blake member consistently brought audiences and viewers to their feet and, in the process, garnered thousands of fans across the country.

- JP Williams has shared the stage with Charlie Daniels, Ricky Skaggs, Randy Travis and Jo Dee Messina. As a Nashville songwriter, JP's earned a category win in the International Songwriting Competition, landed a #1 cut on the southern gospel chart, been a featured artist at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., played in Ireland for Budget Travel Magazine and signed with Major Bob Music in 2011.

Saturday, September 12 at 8 p.m. at Gwinnett Performing Arts Center:

- Marcia Ramirez has performed on stage with artists such as Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless, Pam Tillis and Tanya Tucker. As a songwriter, she's had cuts by Jo Dee Messina, Grand Ol' Opry stars, The Whites, Nashville Star finalist Rachel Williams and many others. Marcia is currently touring with pop legend Christopher Cross.

- Emily Shackelton has performed around the country including a performance on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion." She studied at Berklee College of Music from 2004-2007, where she was awarded grand prize in the coveted John Lennon-BMI Foundation Songwriting Scholarship Competition. Her song "Dream Big" was performed on "American Idol" by 2008 winner David Cook. Emily currently writes for Liz Rose Music/Warner-Chappell and has had songs cut by Sara Evans, "The Voice" winner Cassadee Pope, "X-Factor" winner Tate Stevens, Karyn Williams and Wynonna Judd.

Thursday, December 17 at 8 p.m. at Gwinnett Performing Arts Center:

- Lisa Kelly may be best known to audiences as a member of the International ensemble group Celtic Woman, but the Irish songstress has a diverse background in musical theatre and performing. Lisa recently opened The Lisa Kelly Voice Academy in Peachtree City, where she teaches performance and singing to students of all ages.

- Additional artists to be announced soon!

Tickets for Home By Dark range from $20.00 - $50.00 and go on-sale to the public beginning Wednesday, March 18 at noon. Buy tickets at GwinnettCenter.com, AXS.com, The Arena box office or by calling (770) 626-2464.

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