Because I know you need to start the New Year off with friends and the blues, here is a special roundup of blues events for New Year’s Eve in Atlanta, from casual to upscale!

The Painted Pin has Larry Griffith, bowling, champagne and a balloon drop at midnight! $20 cover, $35 for bowling.

Northside Tavern has blues legends of Atlanta to ring in the New Year! Look forward to Lola, Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, & Albert White (Eddie Tigner is scheduled to perform, but is currently hospitalized.)

Sandra Hall & the Shadows belt in the New Year at Blind Willie’s. Tickets are $50 and include guaranteed seating, party favors, and champagne!

Truett & Cody Matlock welcome in 2019 at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs. Doors open at 9:30,, there will be a champagne toast, and cover charge is $15!p

Fat Matt’s Rib Shack celebrates with Pead Boy & the Pork Bellys.

Do it in style with New Year’s Eve with The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra featuring Joe Gransden & Francine Reed at Byers Theatre at City Springs in Sandy Springs. There will be early show tickets for the afterparty with the Joe Gransden Big Band and a champagne toast at midnight.

The Michelle Malone Band provides quality entertainment at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur.

NYE with Donna Hopkins happens at From the Earth Brewing Company in Roswell,

Wherever you go, drink responsibly and don’t drink and drive! Uber or Lyft, Designated Driver or Saferide are among the services that can get you home safe.

Have a happy and healthy 2019!