Auburn’s Earthfest is an annual event that includes music, vendors and a time for people to come together at the Donald E. David Arboretum. This event is hosted by the Environmental Awareness Organization in Auburn and offers free admission to those who wish to join in on the fun! Earthfest 2016 will be April 30 starting at 11 a.m. Earthfest is a great way to spread the awareness of our environment and enjoy a day of fun and frivolity in the Auburn community!

One band that will be preforming at this event is Smoking with the Bandit, a Birmingham based band that includes members Garrett Payne, Colby Wilson, and Daryl McCarty. The boys met and began making music while growing up in the town of Chelsea, AL. Although not always playing together, the three boys have been heard for many years playing in groups for talent shows and school dances in Chelsea.

They officially call the summer of 2013 when they began the band, Smoking with the Bandit. The band has one demo with four songs on it. Which you can find on Sound Cloud if you want to check them out! They are currently working on their second demo, which they are very excited about getting out there.

They normally play once a week in small restaurants and bars in the Birmingham area. They are currently working on setting up some gigs here in Auburn, so performing at Earthfest in Auburn is great exposure for the group.

Join Smoking with the Bandit and the Environmental Awareness Organization on Saturday, April 30 to celebrate this great planet and what it means and get to hear a super sick band play right here in Auburn! And best of all, it's free!