You’ll Have A Mental Awakening at Westside Motor Lounge
Westside Motor Lounge welcomes the return of Mental Awakening! We’re so psyched for this two-day festival filled with live music, local art, and community spirit, on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, 2025. Presented by Crawfish For A Cause, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, the annual event brings together music lovers, artists, and advocates for an unforgettable weekend. And the best part? You get to support critical mental health initiatives in the Atlanta area. Now in its fifth year, Mental Awakening has grown from a backyard gathering with just two bands into a multi-day festival that draws over 2,000 attendees, showcases a dozen bands, and raises thousands of dollars to support local nonprofits working directly with individuals, schools, and treatment centers across the community. What a great cause!
The 2025 lineup is packed with standout performances from Eggy, Shadowgrass, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Clay Street Unit, Dizgo, Arkansauce, Nether Hour, Potch, Three Star Revival, Cody Matlock, Spaghetti Western, The Regulars, The Redwoods, and Tate Renner. Whether music fans are longtime supporters or first-time festivalgoers, the diverse mix of jam bands, bluegrass, rock, and funk offers something for everyone.
Along with two full days of music, guests can explore work from local artists, enjoy a wide variety of culinary delights and dig into the festival’s signature crawfish boil on Saturday. Crawfish lovers, take note— Saturday’s signature crawfish boil is always a hot ticket, and servings are limited. Snag crawfish tickets in advance when purchasing festival admission to not miss out.
Westside Motor Lounge, known for its expansive indoor-outdoor space, will again serve as the home for the weekend’s fun and games. The grounds themselves span nearly three acres, the venue features a full-service restaurant, a private event space, Echo Room — a curated Jazz Kissa listening bar — and a vibrant outdoor courtyard with shuffleboard courts, fire pits, ample seating, and a performance stage that will showcase all of the weekend’s live music. Sounds pretty neat!
Tickets are on sale now, including single-day and weekend passes, with an option to pre-purchase crawfish servings on Saturday for $10. For those unable to attend in person, donations to Crawfish For A Cause can be made directly via Venmo at @crawfishforacauseatl or on Eventbrite, helping fund vital mental health services and programming throughout the Atlanta area. For the full lineup, ticket options, and additional details, visit Eventbrite.