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This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta, April 13-15

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, live blues, music April 13, 2018

What a great week! John Nemeth and Ally Venable and The Celebration of Sean Costello with Jason Ricci and some of Atlanta’s best! The ABS meeting! And more! Choose your pleasure but don’t stay home. Get out and support live music! Friday John Nemeth and The Blue Dreamers are at Blind Willie’s and The Ally Venable Band […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie blues all around Atlanta April 9-15

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music, Live music April 9, 2018

It’s time for another great week of indie blues in Atlanta, full of great local talent, some major visitors like Jimmie Vaughn and John Nemeth and one major event, The Celebration of Sean Costello, in which we celebrate his brief but beautiful life with some fantastic musicians including Jason Ricci and Little Gee Weevil plus Sean’s […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie blues in and around Atlanta April 2-8

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta entertainment, Live music March 30, 2018

It’s the first of the month and the news is a little scarce. For instance, I don’t yet know who is at Fat Matt’s and only one night for Blind Willie’s.  Still, these shows give you some choices and by the weekend  I will know more. If your favorite club is not listed, call them directly […]

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Indie Blues In and Around Atlanta 3/26-4/1!

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, live blues March 26, 2018

What a week! You will notice it is packed, except for Sunday. Sunday is the first of the month and Easter, so there is not a lot happening in the blues. But as for the rest of it…well, just look for yourself! Monday Ron Roper is at Blind Willie’s. The Pork Bellys are at Fat […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues All Around Atlanta March 23-25

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta entertainment, Atlanta nightlife, live blues March 23, 2018

What a big weekend! The Chicken Raid, The Jeff Jensen Band,  Damon Fowler,  and all this tremendous talent everywhere! Pick your venues and have fun with live Indie  Blues! Friday The 24th St. Wailers are at Darwin’s and Damon Fowler is at Blind Willie’s. Lola is at Northside Tavern. Sana Blues are at Fat Matt’s and Turnstile […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

The week ahead: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta March 19-25

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, blues music, live blyes March 19, 2018

by Rhetta Akamatsu I’ll be singing the birthday blues on Wednesday with mixed emotions, but happy as a clam Saturday with Chicken Raid AND The Jeff Jensen Band! Chicken Raid continues Sunday, too, and the whole week is packed with blues goodness@ Check it out: Monday Bill Sheffield is at Blind Willie’s. The Pork Bellys […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues all around Atlanta March 16-18

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, blues music, Live music March 16, 2018

The weekend is packed with great choices all over Atlanta and Metro, including a number of St. Patrick’s Day parties, so take your pick and Slainte! Friday The Randall Bramblett Band comes to the Vista Room in Decatur. Kate Van Dorn & ThunderGypsy are at Darwin’s and George Hughley and the Shadows are at Blind Willie’s.Stoney […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta, March 9-11

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, atlanta nightlive, atlanta nights, indie Blues March 9, 2018

Friday The Little G Weevil Band comes to the Vista Room in Decatur. Runway 27 is at Darwin’s and Houserocker Johnson and the Shadows are at Blind Willie’s. Bill Sheffield is at Northside Tavern. Sly Dog is at Fat Matt’s Michael Preston is at Nik’s Place. Frankie’s Blues Mission is at Maxwell’s Cigar Bar in […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie blues in and around Atlanta March 5-11

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, live blues, making a Scene March 5, 2018

It’s another blues-packed week, with one very special event I’d like to call your attention to. Atlanta Blues Society President George Klein and his wife Betty are celebrating their 50th Anniversary at Blind Willie’s on Thursday with The Larry Griffith Band! Congratulations, George and Betty! Elsewhere, you have a lot to choose from, so check it out […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta March 2-4

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, indie Blues, live blues, making a Scene, what to do in atlanta March 2, 2018

So much information cane in since  I prepared the This Week article on Friday. What was already an exciting weekend exploded into a feast of blues delights! Don’t ask me how you’re going to decide. Just dive in and do your best!  Friday Tab Benoit visits City Winery. Victor Wainwright & The Train come to the […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta Feb. 26 – March 4

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, Live music February 26, 2018

So much blues is happening all around Atlanta. Tab Benoit, Victor Wainwright & The Train, NMike Zito and Jonn Del Toro Richardson are in town among others. The Bad Ash Guitar Heroes Jam takes place and while not really blues,  WRFG’s Americana in the Park supports our local blues source on the radio. Check it out: Monday Bob Page […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Feb. 19-25

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music February 23, 2018

For the most part, it’s a week full of local blues goodness. We are blessed with so much talent and so many hardworking musicians. Now is the time to go listen, or go to one of the many jams and show what you can do! Check it out Monday John Paul Barry is at Blind […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This Weekend: Indie blues in and out of Atlanta Feb. 16-18

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, live blues, music, what to do in atlanta February 17, 2018

There’s a lot going on this weekend! You can see The Bridget Kelly Band, The Ghost Town Band, Delbert McClinton and Casey James., as well as our usual wide range of blues artists. Come on out! Friday The Bridget Kelly Band is at Darwin’s and Beverly “Guitar” Watkins is at Blind Willie’s. Blue Roads are at Fat Matt’s. […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This Week: Indie blues all around Atlanta Feb. 12-18

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta entertainment, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, Live music, mardi gras, what to do in atlanta February 13, 2018

There’s a lot of blues going on this week, and in honor of Mardi Gras, I’ve listed a bit of Cajun, too! Blind Willie’s will have King Cake and Will Scruggs celebrates Fat Tuesday on the real Fat Tuesday this time! It’s time to laissez les bon temps roulez (let the good times roll) wherever you go this week!’ […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Feb. 9-11

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, blues music, Live music, making a Scene, what to do in atlanta February 9, 2018

I’ve filled in a few blanks from The Week Ahead as information filters in.  There’s so much good stuff going on.  We get to celebrate Lisa’s birthday and Zydefunk has King Cake! And there’s a mess of tasty blues all around town, so go get your fill from the list below -Rhetta Friday Little G […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie blues all around Atlanta Feb. 5-11

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, blues, blues music, indie Blues, live blues, making a Scene, what to do in atlanta February 5, 2018

Welcome to a week full of blues! It’s the first of the month and some of my info is missing. If you don’t see your favorite club listed, please contact them to find out who’s is playing. But I do know about a lot of good stuff, listed below! Monday Bill Sheffield is at Blind […]

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Indie Film Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Feb. 2-4

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, blues, live blues, what to do in atlanta February 2, 2018

Delta Moon, BIg BIll Morganfield, The Taylor Made Blues Band, and so much more for your entertainment this week! Just check the list below to find all the blues you can use! Friday Delta Moon is at Blind Willie’s. Donna Hopkins is at Darwin’s and Little Joey’s Jumpin’ Jive is at Northside Tavern. The Barry […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, blues, indie Blues, Live music, making a Scene, night out in atlanta, what to do in atlanta January 29, 2018

Lots of blues all around town this week! Some of the special events include Peter Karp IN Decatur, Delta Moon at Blind Willie’s, and The Taylor Made Blues Band at Darwin’s. Monday Bob Page is at Blind Willie’s and Larry Griffith is at Fat Matt’s. The Blues Jam is hosted by Lola st Northside Tavern […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Jan. 26-28

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots rock, what to do in atlanta January 25, 2018

Lots of good stuff this weekend, including Monkeyjunk all the way from Canada in Duluth Friday!  Notice the Atlanta Blues Society meeting Sunday, as well as two benefits for great causes! Get out and participate! Friday The Mar-Tans are at Darwin’s and House Rocker Johnson and The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s. Swap Raw Deal […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Jan. 22-28

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nitghts, indie Blues, Live music, making a Scene January 22, 2018

Not only do we have all the fine local talent we expect this week, but Jonny Lang is coming to town and Forrest McDonald brings his band to visit too! Come out for them and a lot more great blues in all these places: Monday Jonny Lang comes to Center Stage Theater. Matt Pendrick is […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week” Indie blues in and around Atlanta Jan. 8-14

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, live blues, Live music, what to do in atlanta January 8, 2018

Come in from the cold and wrap yourself in the blues at these great shows! It is mostly locals, which gives us a chance to rejoice that our locals are so spectacular! Monday Brandon Reeves is at Blind Willie’s. Larry Griffith is at Fat Matt’s, and the Blues Jam is hosted by Lola st Northside […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Blues in and around Atlanta Jan. 5-7

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, live blues, making a Scene January 5, 2018

It’s the first weekend of 2018 and that;s a fantastic reason to go out and hear some great blues in an awesome club! Here are some choices for you: Friday he Colin Alvarez Band is at Darwin’s and Watermelon Slim is at Blind Willie’s.Tyler Neal is at Fat Matt’s and Eric Gales entertains at Terminal […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie Blues Around Atlanta Dec. 25- 31

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, live blues, new years eve atlanta, what to do in atlanta December 25, 2017

What better way to see one year out and another in than with the blues? Here’s where to find them: Monday Most of the clubs, like Darwin’s, Blind Willie’s and Fat Matt’s, are closed for Christmas.The Blues Jam hosted by Lola at Northside Tavern still takes place. Tuesday Poverty Level is at Darwin’s and Mudcat […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This Weekend: Indie Blues for the Atlanta Here are the blues Offerings of the weekend:

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues clubs, Atlata blues, live December 24, 2017

Here are the weekend’s blues offerings! Remember to celebrate responsibly on this holiday weekend! Friday The Joe Gransden & Francine Reed Christmas Special is at Eddie’s Attic for 2 shows. Royal Johnson has a CD Release Party with the Natchez Tracers Darwin’s and Houserocker Johnson & The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s. Willy Jackson is […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week Indie Blues In and Around Atlanta Dec. 18-24

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, Atlanta nitelife, blues music, christmast atlanta, live blues, making a Scene, what to do in atlanta December 18, 2017

Celebrate the holiday week with lots of local blues and blues jams! Happy holidays! Rhetta Monday There’s a Toys for Tots drive with Cody Matlock at Blind Willie’s. The Pork Bellys are at Fat Matt’s. Mike Watson hosts the jam at Loco’s in Alpharetta and Lola is the host for the jam at Northside Tavern. Tuesday […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta: December 15-17

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, atlanta nites, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots rock, what to do in atlanta December 15, 2017

As always there is a lot of good blues music going down this weekend, but the two HUGE things in my eyes are Victor Wainwright bringing good times and boogie-woogie piano to Darwin’s and the Royal Blue Holiday Celebration to benefit prostate cancer with Bobby Rush and Big Bill Morganfield! And don’t forget to take toys to Lola’s […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues around Atlanta Dec 8-10

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live entertainment, Live music, making a Scene, what to do in atlanta December 8, 2017

Take a break from holiday frenzy and head for your favorite venue for some great live local music this weekend! Or catch Nick Moss at Blind Willie’s! Of the local acts you can choose from some of the best: Heather Luttrell, Cody Matlock and The Mothership, Delta Moon, The Cazanovas, and more! So get out, relax and […]

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INDIE Blues Scene

This week: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta Dec. 4-10

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, live blues, making a Scene December 4, 2017

Monday Mike Watson hosts the jam at Loco’s in Alpharetta and Lola is the host for the jam at Northside Tavern. Tuesday Poverty Level is at Darwin’s and Ross Pead & Friends are at Front Page News in Little 5 Points. Swami Gone Bananas is at Northside Tavern and there is an acoustic open mic […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Dec. 1-3

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, blues, indie Blues, live blues, making a Scene December 1, 2017

It’s a festive weekend, with the Atlanta Blues Society Holiday Party, Diane Durrett and Soul Suga’s Merry Little WooHoo, and Albert White’s birthday party! Also, while Little Gee Weevil moving to Memphis is bittersweet for Atlanta fans, he is having one heck of a farewell party! Plus, Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials are in town!  So get […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Nov. 27-Dec 3

Rhetta Akamatsu atl, Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, atlanta blues dancing, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, making a Scene November 28, 2017

The holiday season is in full swing but holiday parties like the Atlanta Blues Society one on Sunday are not the only special events this week.   Little Ed and The Blues Imperials are in town and so are Squirrel Nut Zippers.  But my first choice this week is slightly bittersweet because one of my favorite musicians is […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ Music for Good

Atlanta Blues Society BluesStotts A Benifit for Cystic Fibrosis

Richard L'Hommedieu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, Atlanta nitelife, blues dancing, live blues, making a Scene, what to do in atlanta October 21, 2017

The Atlanta Blues Society is so proud to bring Blues Stotts back this year in celebration of the life of Larry Stotts, one of the biggest fans of the ABS and of the blues that we’ve ever had the privilege to know. Mark your calendars and come down to Blind Willies and celebrate with us the […]

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INDIE Blues Scene

Ted Drozdowski and The Scissormen at Darwin’s in Sandy Srings, Sept. 23

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Darwin's urgers and Blues, Ted Drozdowski, The Scissormen October 3, 2017

Ted Drozdowski and The Scissormen at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs, Sept. 23 Sept. 23-Rhetta Rambles It was a football night in Atlanta and unfortunately meant a rather small crowd for Ted Drozdowski and The Scissormen.But Drozdowski and his two bandmates gave an excellent performance anyway, and with his usual good humor.  There may have been […]

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INDIE Blues Scene

AUSTRALIAN BLUES/ROOTS GUITAR SENSATION GEOFF ACHISON RETURNS TO THE U.S.

Richard L'Hommedieu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, blues, blues clubs, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, Live music, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, what to do atlanta September 18, 2017

AUSTRALIAN BLUES/ROOTS GUITAR SENSATION GEOFF ACHISON RETURNS TO THE U.S.  Kicks off tour Oct. 5th ATLANTA, GA – Australian blues/roots singer/songwriter, guitar sensation Geoff Achison, who invokes the spirit of the great blues & soul artists to create his original sound, will hit the American shores for part II of his extensive CD release tour in […]

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INDIE Blues Scene

Rae and The Royal Peacocks at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs, June 2

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music, Atlanta music, Atlanta nightlife, Rae and the Royal Peacocks, what to do in atlanta June 5, 2017

A lot of people were very excited to see Rae and The Royal Peacocks at Darwins Friday night. They are a sort of Atlanta super-group. Long-time area favorites Danny Vinson on lead guitar, Art McNaughton on drums, and Harold Pattillo on bass joined with keyboard wizard Valerie Waters and Rebekah “Rae” Easley on vocals and […]

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On the Scene

Jake Holliday and Friends at Darwin’s, Sandy Springs, GA April 22

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, Atlanta nitelife, blues-rock, Darwin's, Donna Hopkins, Funk, indie Blues, Jale Holliday, making a Scene, RNB, roots, roots rock, soul, what to do in atlanta April 25, 2017

Saturday night at Darwin’s, Jake Holliday rounded up Donna Hopkins and some other friends and called the show, appropriately enough, “Jake Holliday and Friends feat. Donna Hopkins.” That’s an irresistible title to anyone familiar with Jake’s fantastic bass playing and Donna’s talents as a singer, guitar player and songwriter, so off we went. There were […]

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INDIE Blues Scene

The Atlanta Blues Society Meeting and Jam – Darwin’s Sandy Springs, March 26

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta Blues Society. Darwin's, Atlanta music, atlanta music scene, Atlanta nightlife, Atlanta nitelife, blues music, blues society, Darwin's, David T and Friends, making a Scene March 29, 2017

It was the first Atlanta Blues Society meeting at the new Darwin’s location and the place was absolutely packed. Many of the people were there to  see the group who were playing for us, David T and Friends, and  some were there to see the new Darwin”s. The club, which won the Keeping The blues […]

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INDIE Blues Scene

Mick Kolassa and The Taylor Made Band – @ Darwin’s, Sandy Springs, GA March 24

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta nightlife, Atlanta nitelife, b;ues, blues-rock, Darwin's, Funk, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live blues, making a Scene, mick kolassa, RNB, Rock, roots, roots rock, soul, taylor made blues, Taylor Made Blues Band, what to do in atlanta March 29, 2017

The room was buzzing at Darwin’s Friday night. Mick Kolassa and The Taylor Made Band were the first touring group to play the new location,, and people were pretty excited. By the time the music started,  it was standing room only with people standing at the back wall. Aftr years of producing and making albums. […]

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Indie Rock Scene

This weekend: Blues in and around Atlanta March 24-26

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music, Atlanta music, Atlanta nightlife, Atlanta nitelife, live blues, making a Scene, what to do in atlanta March 24, 2017

Good news! Darwin’s is finally open in Sandy Springs! And they are celebrating with Mick Kolassa’s Taylor Made Band Friday, Jason Ricci Saturdy, and the Atlanta Blues Society meeting Sunday afternoon! The Rusted Hearts and The John Pagano Band are at The Earl, Big Bill Morganfield at Blind Willie’s,  and a whole lot of good […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

This weekend: Blues in and around Atlanta February 3-5

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, indie Blues, indie blues clubs, live blues, making a Scene, new Blues February 2, 2017

Now that I have the February news, it turns out to be a busy blues weekend! There’s lots of stuff to choose from, including Tinsley Ellis at The Variety Playhouse and Francine Reed at Eddie’s Attic, plus much more! Just a quick update on Eddie Tigner, who I know Atlanta area blues fans have had […]

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INDIE Blues Scene

The Little House Fundrauser Festival for Darwin’s:The power of love and blues

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Darwin's, Little House Fundraiser, live blues January 30, 2017

The music room at 5 Seasons Brewing Company in Sandy Springs was packed last Thursday for the “Little House” fundraiser to help Darwin’s get moved into their new location at the former Steve’s Live Music building and open for business. It was an act of love for Lindsay Wine and Jonathan Aiken and their club, […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ Indie Rock Scene/ Jam Scene/ On the Scene

Darwin’s Burgers and Blues: Goodbye to the Little Old House

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, blues, blues venues, blues-rock, darwins burgers and blues, Geoegia blues clubs, indie Blues, making a Scene December 27, 2016

Editors Note: Darwins Burgers and Blues, because of circumstances beyond their control, has been forced to close their doors at their current location. I had the opportunity to speak to Lindsey Wine one of the owners of this legendary Atlanta Blues Venue about what has transpired and what they plan for the future.  So listen […]

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INDIE Blues Scene

Bobby Messano at Darwin’s Blues Club in Marietta July 16

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Bobby Messano, Darwin's, Darwin's Blues Club, indie Blues July 19, 2016

Bobby Messano is my friend. I’ve known him around seven years now, have reviewed him many times, both his recordings and performances. Despite all of this, or maybe because of it, I am always so excited when Bobby comes to town! Messano has been in the music business or over 40 years. He has performed with Stevie […]

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