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Published on 2026-11-12
Mental Awakening Music Festival, presented by Atlanta-based nonprofit Crawfish for a Cause, has announced its initial lineup for the 2027 festival, returning to Westside Motor Lounge April 2-3. Headlined by Dogs in a Pile and Mountain Grass Unit, the two-day event will bring together an eclectic mix of jam, psychedelic rock, funk and bluegrass artists, alongside its signature crawfish boil tradition and a community united around supporting mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
The 2027 lineup also features Dizgo, Kendall Street Company, Houseplant, Sqwerv, Wax Monkey, Orca, Slap Dragon, Wolph and Yule, with additional artists to be announced.
What began in 2021 as a backyard concert organized by a group of friends to honor the memory of a lost friend has grown into a two-day annual festival welcoming nearly 2,000 attendees. While the event has grown, its sense of community remains at its core. Over the years, the original circle of friends has expanded into a larger network of volunteers and supporters who come together each year to bring the festival to life and support a cause that remains deeply personal to its founders.
Crawfish has also remained a signature part of the festival since its earliest days, giving the event a distinct Southern feel. Alongside the live music and food, the hands-on efforts of its growing volunteer community help make Mental Awakening more than a music festival. It is an annual gathering rooted in friendship, a love for live music and a commitment to making a difference.
"What's special about this fully volunteer-led festival is that everyone brings something different to the table to bring it to life," said Michael Robertson, co-founder and President of Crawfish for a Cause. "There's a common understanding that mental health matters and that supporting one another makes a difference. As we grow each year, that shared commitment is what makes this effort so meaningful."
Mental Awakening 2027 will take place April 2-3 at Westside Motor Lounge, located at 725 Echo St. NW in Atlanta. Tickets are available at www.crawfishforacause.com, with additional lineup announcements and festival details to come.
For tickets and the latest festival updates, visit www.crawfishforacause.com.
About Crawfish for a Cause
Crawfish for a Cause is an Atlanta-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds and promoting mental health and suicide awareness in local communities. Through live music, community events and partnerships with local organizations, Crawfish for a Cause works to turn shared experiences into meaningful impact. Since its founding in 2019, the organization has donated nearly $120,000 to local mental health organizations, prioritizing nonprofits with low overhead to maximize the impact of its contributions. Learn more at crawfishforacause.com.
