ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chairman of the Savannah Music Commission, will host an inaugural “Savannah Sound Check” event to unite the city’s music industry on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The Pittman Enterprises Club at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia.
- House Bill 762 passage prompted a new series to strengthen and celebrate Savannah’s music ecosystem.
- Event designed as a collaborative platform for artists, promoters, investors, and venue owners to connect.
- Features live performances showcasing the diversity and talent of Savannah’s music community.
- Lineup includes artists Kim Polote, Calvin Ford, Andrew Sovine, Susanna Kennedy, Dolette McDonald.
- Rep. Carl Gilliard, as Savannah Music Commission chair, is leading efforts to foster creative growth regionally.
Following the passage of House Bill 762, which was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp in May 2025, Rep. Gilliard emphasizes that this event marks the beginning of a new series designed to strengthen and celebrate Savannah’s music ecosystem. The series will serve as a collaborative platform for artists, musicians, promoters, investors, concert organizers and venue owners to connect, share resources and inspire creative growth within the region.
The event will feature live performances from five artists, highlighting the diversity and talent within Savannah’s music community.
Featured artists include:
· Calvin Ford
WHO: Rep. Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), Members of the Savannah Music Commission
WHAT: “Savannah Sound Check” Inaugural Event
WHEN: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Pittman Enterprise Club, Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave., Savannah, GA 31415
Representative Carl Gilliard represents the citizens of District 162, which includes a portion of Chatham County. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves as Secretary of the Creative Arts & Entertainment. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development, Insurance, Natural Resources & Environment, Reapportionment and Redistricting and Transportation committees.
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