Eddie 9V Little Black Flies Atlanta blues man Eddie 9V is set to release Little Black Flies on Ruf Records May 28. While this is not Eddie ‘s first record, it is his first for an established record label. It was produced at Atlanta’s Echo Deco Studios Eddie’s brother, Lane Kelly. Even though he is […]
Next Thursday is Thanksgiving, and it’s a good time to be thankful for the Atlanta area blues scene and be thankful for the wonderful local blues singers and venues we have, all of those who work hard to provide entertainment for us. Show that thanks by going out and supporting live music this weekend! Check […]
It’s a good weekend for the blues around Atlanta! Along with our usual flock of great musicians, we have Jon Nemeth in town. And if you feel like taking a slightly further trip, about an hour and a half up to Blue Ridge like we are going to do, the wonderful Tullie Bae is playing […]
It’s cooling down outside but the blues are heatin’ up all around Atlanta! Some of our favorite visitors are back in town: Anders Osborne, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, andTrombone Shorty, for example. Charlie Wooten and Zydefunk are performing too and if that doesn’t sound like a party I don’t know why! Check out […]
So much is going on this weekend with both traveling acts and local performers, the clubs ready to hang on to their roofs, and several benefits offering great causes and great music! Check it all out and make your choices! Friday Chris O’Leary is at Blind Willie’s and Northside Tavern has Stoney Brooks. T.N.T. is […]
There is a lot of great music going on in Atlanta this weekend and you will be able to find something to suit your taste wherever you decide to go, so get out and enjoy some great music and support your local venues and your favorite artists! We will be up in the mountains at […]
There’s so much happening in the blues in and Around Atlanta this weekend! The Nick Moss Band performs, and Shemekia Copeland is in town! That’s exciting, but there is a lot more going on, too! Check the events below and decide what you want to do and go out and have fun! Support live music! […]
It’s a busy blues weekend in and Atlanta and you have lots of stuff to choose from. Don’t overlook the Memorial for Luther “Houserocker” Johnson, one of Atlanta’s great elders we lost recently, at his musical home, Blind Willie’s. Also, The Kentucky Headhunters are playing in Canton! Take your pick below and go out and […]
Sunday our friend David had a birthday celebration at a new club in Woodstock called Connect Live, and we went along to check it out. Connect Live is not much to look at from the outside, looking like many Atlanta area industrial buildings, but from the inside it is awesome! The space is divided into […]
What a lot of blues fun this week! Aside from the local bands, we have two touring groups this week. Tedeschi Trucks Band appears with Blackberry Smoke and Shovels & Rope at the Fabulous Fox and Boogie Woogie Blessing with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz happens at Blind Willie’s. In addition, there’s plenty of great blues […]
It’s a weekend full of blues! Check below and see what is going on!! Come out and enjoy all the Atlanta area has to offer, including the Atlanta Blues Society meeting on Sunday! If you are not a member the meetings are a great time to join! But whatever you do, it’s fun to get […]
It’s the 4th of July weekend! Let freedom ring! And go out and listen to some blues! Here are the places to choose from this weekend: Friday Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials are at Blind Willie’s. Skye Paige comes to Fat Matt’s Rib Shack and Northside Tavern has Swami and Dave from 6-8 pm, […]
This weekend has blues in every direction! Come out and enjoy all the Atlanta area has to offer wherever you are. in the metro area! Friday Sandra Hall & the Shadows are at Blind Willie’s and Northside Tavern has Nathan Nelson from 6-9, followed by Zydefunk Dani Mac & Co are at Fat Matt’s Rib […]
Wow! This weekend is bursting with blues! They are all over the place, and I even included a show in Peachtree City, a little further than usual, just because of the spectacular lineup! Check below and see what wonderful show is in your area!! Come out and enjoy all the Atlanta area has to offer! […]
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!! Check below and see what’s happening and come out and enjoy all the Atlanta area has to offer, including Bluesberry and Beer on Saturday, one of our favorite festivals. Friday George Hughley & the Shadows are at Blind Willie’s and Northside Tavern has Stoney Brooks Swap […]
It’s a weekend full of blues! There are a plethora of talented local blues artists all over Metro, so take your pick! Check it out! Friday Sandra Hall & the Shadows are at Blind Willie’s and Northside Tavern has Nathan Nelson from 6-9, followed by The Rib Shack Lady. The Rockin’ Blues Review is at […]
There are loads of blues for Memorial Day weekend and The Decatur Arts Festival too! So kick back and enjoy yourself with any of these events! Friday Sandra Hall and The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s Big C comes to Fat Matt’s Rib Shack and Northside Tavern has Nathan Nelson from 6-8 pm, followed by […]
It’s a weekend full of blues! There’s the Atlanta Blues Society Gathering and Jam, the annual Harp Blowout, Magic Fredfest, and so much more. Go out and support some honest, homegrown blues! Friday George Hughley & the Shadows is at Blind Willie’s and Nathan Nelson at Northside Tavern has Nathan Nelson from 6-9, followed by […]
While it hurt me to take Darwin’s out of the lineup since it has closed, there is still a lot of great blues this weekend, some in unusual places for this report. So wherever you are in the Metro area, you should be able to find a show you will love! Check it out! And […]
Blues are blooming all over the place around Atlanta! Visitors include Gary Clark Jr., Geoff Achison and The Lucky Losers. It is very important to come out and support Friday Tony Levitas & the Levitations are at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs and Sandra Hall and The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s. The Vipers are at […]
I hope you enjoy your Spring holiday this weekend, whether it is Passover, Easter or just the promise of the season! There are a lot of great blues to appreciate around town too, including an Easter Gospel show at Blind Willie’s. Ted Drozdowski is in town on Friday too and there’s a plentiful complement of […]
The blues benefits and festivals have burst out with the spring with 4 of them on Saturday alone and the Dogwood Festival spanning all three days! Of all of them, my personal pick will always be the Sean Costello Celebration, both for the amazing lineup and the great cause. But you have a lot to […]
It’s Spring and the blossoms are blooming. So is the blues scene! Come on out and enjoy the best local talent and visiting artist Albert Castiglia. Check it all out below! Friday Sandra Hall and The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s and Kitty Rose & The Rattlers are at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs Little Joey’s […]
It’s a packed weekend around Atlanta and if you are looking for blues they are easy to find! Check it out and you will see it’s true. But if you’re in the mood to travel just a bit, I have to tell you that one of my favorite artists is at The Crimson Moon on […]
The biggest music event this weekend is probably the Experience Hendrix Tour, which includes Taj Mahal and Jonny Lang among other stellar musicians. But there’s plenty of other great music happening. Don’t overlook The Taylor Made Blues Band with my friend Mick Kolassa, The Randall Bramblett Band, and Dane Durrett and Soul Suga and all […]
Mardi Gras is almost here and you can be celebrating already with live blues and some great Mardi Gras parties, like the one at Tony and Carmen’s house! If you want to go to it, and you should, there is an open invitation on Facebook and it will really help if you RSVP! Their back […]
Some welcome visitors join the talented local blues crew this week. Damon Fowler and Gino Vinelli are in town on Friday, and Delbert McClinton shows up Saturday. Also in Saturday, Sweetwater has its “throwdown,”: bringing us Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Anders Osborne, Samantha Fish, and the Grassland String Band! With all that and our […]
The weather may be unpredictable in and around Atlanta these days, but you can always count on the blues! These performers and clubs need you, too, and your support. Come on out! Friday George Hughley & The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s and Crossfire Blues are at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs. Jet Black & The […]
So we aren’t in Memphis for the International Blues Challenge! Look who we have right here in Atlanta this weekend! Arlo Guthrie Peter Karp Shawn Mullins, Lil Ed & The Imperials and so much more! Get ready to get out and get moving; at any one of the shows below! Friday Lil Ed & The […]
It may be cold outside, but the blues will keep you nice and warm all over town! Check the shows below, pick one and go forget the weather! Friday George Hughley & The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s and David Ashley Trent is at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs.TTodd Pruissin & Commins come to Fat Matt’s […]
2019 is off to a good start, and this weekend looks like a fun showcase for local blues groups (plus John Nemeth!) so get out and get your blues groove goin’! Friday John Nemeth is at Blind Willie’s and Barnyard Garden is at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs.The Rockaholics come to Fat Matt’s Rib Shack and The […]
Attending a live blues event at a favorite club is a fantastic way to end 2018! Here is your chance to catch some of the best blues artists in Atlanta in town or all around! Just check the list below! A New Year’s Eve guide is on the way! Friday George Hughley & The Shadows […]
Happy Holidays! There’s plenty of great live blues all over Atlanta and all around to help you celebrate. Take any out-of-town guests if you have any, and be sure to be generous to the bands and your servers! Friday The North Mississippi Allstars are at the Variety Playhouse. Sandra Hall & The Shadows are at […]
It may be cold outside but the blues are still hot, and all your favorite spots have got ’em for you this weekend! So bundle up and go find yourself a mess of blues! Friday Sandra Hall & The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s The Keisha Pratt Band is at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs. Little […]
Are you in the holiday spirit yet? If not, here is your chance to get the right kind of blues with all sorts of special events, including the Atlanta Blues Society party, which we look forward to all year, and Diane Durrett’s Merry Little WooHoo! Choose something from below and get out and have some […]
Last Sunday. many Atlanta Blues Society members and potential members gathered as we do monthly at various clubs all around Atlanta and the Metro area. This time, it was at Darwin’s Burgers and Blues in Sandy Springs. Every meeting has a host band, which performs right after Society President George Klein says a few words. […]
The holiday season is officially upon us and no matter what you celebrate, there is a lot of great live blues music to help you feel festive! Just look at all the goodness listed below and go out and have some fun! Friday Tinsley Ellis and Tommy Castro & the Painkillers come to, City Winery. Sandra […]
Do you know why the Jeff Jensen Band is my favorite blues band of all? Let’s face it, there are a lot of really great bands out there. When you go to see a band at a club like Darwin’s, the odds are they will be good. What makes one of them stand out from […]
First of all, congratulations to the Atlanta Blues Society for winning a Keep The Blues Alive from the Blues Foundation! What a well-deserved honor for this group who do so much to support the blues! My husband and I are proud to be members! And you can experience our monthly gathering and jam this Sunday! […]
by Rhetta Akamatsu Photos by Takesi Ken Akamatsu Recently. Eiza Neas won a surprising award. She won a Detroit Black Music Award. Now, this was surprising for just one reason Eiza Neas is Caucasian, and no white person had ever won this award before. But any confusion as to why she won is swept away as […]
Friday George Hughley & The Shadow are at Blind Willie’s and Paul Nelson Band is at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs. Jet Back & The Whacos comes to Fat Matt’s Rib Shack and Coy Bowles is at Northside Tavern. The Barry Richman Band is at Nik’s Place in Marietta and Out @ Midnight is at MoonShadow […]
The Vipers played Darwin’s Saturday night and delivered a soulful, satisfying show. “You like it old-school?” lead singer and harmonica genius Ira Malkin asked the audience. “That’s good because so do we!” There’s a lot of varieties if “old-school” and this one involved lots of T-Bone Walker, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson and other tunes […]
It’s a weekend full of blues festivals and fun in Atlanta and all around! And don’t miss the opportunity to attend an Atlanta Blues Society Gathering & Jam and see what fun we have. In addition, the weekend is overflowing with chances to go out and have fun and support the blues so check it […]
There’s a lot of blues variety all around Atlanta this weekend, so you are bound to find something to suit your taste! From benefits to burlesque, it’s all here for you! Check it out: Friday George Hughley & The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s and The Burnt Hickory Blues Band are at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs. Sly Dog comes […]
It’s an exciting weekend for the blues! Many of us are excited for The Georgia Blues & Roots Festival, Atlanta Legends of the Blues, and Squirrel Nut Zippers. and there’s more! Check it all out below! Friday St. Paul & The Broken Bones at Fox Theatre. The Lucky Losers are at Blind Willie’s and Jason Ricci & The […]
What a weekend! The blues are everywhere so get out and enjoy the official start of Fall! My special call-out this week will go to Victor Wainwright at Blind Willie’s on Saturday, but you can’t go wrong no matter where you go! Friday George Hughley & The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s andThe Pussywillows are at Darwin’s […]
Posting the blues around Atlanta for the weekend is beginning to feel like writing a book. So much is going on. But I want to tell you about one that is a short road trip away as well, just in case you don’t have enough Saturday choices. That is the Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ […]
How lucky we are this week to have visitors like Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite and The Taj Mahal Trio with our own Jontavious Willis opening! Add to them our own amazing local musicians and you have a weekend full of blues potential. Get out and have some fun! Friday Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite […]
The blues are all over the place around Atlanta this weekend! And you have some really special opportunities this week with the Guitar-a-Rama with Jeff Jensen, The Cazanovas and other great guitarists and the Atlanta Blues Challenge! That is a heap of music right there! We will be at both, and if you come to […]
It must have been a traveling musician’s nightmare. Little G Weevil had just started his set at Darwin’s Burgers and Blues with his band, drummer Daniel Harper, and bassist Omari Billings. In front of a full house, they had delivered a blistering instrumental that showcased Weevil’s ability as a guitarist. Then suddenly his amplifier just died. […]
