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June 2024
Southern LitFest Unplugged: Sean Dietrich–Newnan, Georgia
Please join the Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation and the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission as we welcome Sean Dietrich to Southern Litfest 2024 for our major fundraising event of the year! This event will raise funds to support and promote the Carnegie Library and the City of Newnan Cultural Arts Commission through programs, speakers, authors and special events benefiting the local community. Doors will open at 6:00 EST and the show starts at 7:00 EST. Book signing to follow. Books will…
Find out more »Sean of the South “On the Air” Series–Columbiana, Alabama
The Shelby County Arts Council presents: Sean of the South “On the Air” (series) live from the Song Theater in Columbiana. Back by popular demand. Jontavious Willis will the guest at our June show! Jontavious is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past. Inspired by a time when the Blues were plentiful and rhythm reigned supreme, Jontavious leverages his unique sound—a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for traditional Blues—to get the…
Find out more »Sean of the South–Charleston, South Carolina
Sean Dietrich is coming to Charleston! He'll be playing music, singing and spinning tales for your listening enjoyment. Be prepared to laugh and sing along! Sean will do his customary meet and greet after the show. Books will be on sale both before and after the show. Doors open at 6:00 EST and the show starts at 7:00 EST. The Charleston Music Hall does NOT have an elevator. Please take that into consideration when buying balcony tickets (Sections F, G,…
Find out more »***SOLD OUT*** Sean of the South–Tryon, North Carolina
***THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT*** A multi-instrumentalist, he started playing mandolin when he was seven, guitar at age eight, and played piano in church at age nine. Having lived through enough heartache, joy, embarrassment, love, and renewal for several lifetimes, Sean condenses our human failures and triumphs into stories that make the Southern heart resound. His wildly popular blog and musical podcast, "Sean of the South," is suited for anyone with red clay on their car and sand in their…
Find out more »Sean Dietrich & Bobby Horton–Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio
Musician and storyteller Sean of the South, and instrumentalist Bobby Horton, come together on the stage of Hoover Auditorium for an engaging and entertaining show at 7:30 pm EDT Thursday, June 27. Sean Dietrich is a columnist, novelist and ‘stand-up storyteller’ known for his commentary on life in the American South. He has written 15 books and his columns have appeared in newspapers and magazines across the country. He’s the creator of the “Sean of the South” podcast and makes…
Find out more »July 2024
Sean of the South–Oxford, Alabama
Join us for an evening of storytelling and music with Sean for belly laughs and good ole’ Southern hospitality. Sean will be joined on stage by the Grand Ol' Optimists who will entertain you with their mad musical talents! Storyteller Sean Dietrich will make you laugh, cry, relive some great memories and entertain you with his wit and wisdom. Sean is a columnist and novelist. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, Good Grit, The Tallahassee…
Find out more »Sean of the South “On the Air” Series–Columbiana, Alabama
The Shelby County Arts Council presents: Sean of the South “On the Air” (series) live from the Song Theater in Columbiana. Back by popular demand! CashBack will the featured guests for the July show! CashBack, based in Birmingham, AL, is arguably the best Johnny Cash tribute band around. Led by Leif Bondarenko, CashBack has been performing their outstanding rendition of Cash classics at venues around the country, since early 2018. CashBack performs a wide variety of classic Cash songs spanning…
Find out more »Don Knotts 100th Birthday with Sean Dietrich, Randy Turner & Keota–Macon, Missouri
Please join us in celebrating Don Knotts 100th birthday. The afternoon will begin with acoustic band Keota playing music from The Andy Grififth Show. Then author and Mayberry expert Randy Turner will offer an audio-visual presentation about the life and career of Don Knotts. Next up will be an intermission complete with desserts. To close out the event Sean Dietrich aka Sean of the South will take the stage and share his music, stories and humor. Doors open at 1:00…
Find out more »August 2024
Sean of the South–Bristol, Tennessee
Sean Dietrich is an author, musician, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His one-man shows have earned him a cult-like following. He began playing piano in church at age nine. A multi-instrumentalist, he started playing mandolin when he was seven, guitar at eight, and threw away all hopes of a musical career by taking up accordion at age nine. He is the creator of the Sean of the South Podcast, makes appearances at…
Find out more »Sean of the South “On the Air” Series–Columbiana, Alabama
The Shelby County Arts Council presents: Sean of the South “On the Air” (series) live from the Song Theater in Columbiana. Back by popular demand! The August show will feature Davis Little and Haleigh Black. They are an acoustic violin/guitar duo from Birmingham, AL. They’ve been quickly gaining recognition for their beautiful and captivating performances that traverse many genres such as jazz, world, and folk. Come enjoy a summer series of live-broadcast performances, featuring Sean Dietrich and friends—both respected and…
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