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 support live music!

Friday

George Hughley & the Shadows are at Blind Willie’s and Northside Tavern has Nathan Nelson from 6-9, followed by Stoney Brooks. The Grove Rockets are at Fat Matt’s Rib Shack and Ralph Roddenbery appear at MoonShadow Tavern in Tucker. Marty Manous is at The Family Dog and The Garrett Collins Project is at Full Throttle Roadhouse in Mableton. The Juke Joint Dukes are at Hemingway’s in Marietta and Frankie’s Blues Mission visits Maxwell’s Cigar Bar in Woodstock. Dani Mac & Company are at Will Henry’s Tavern at Sugarloaf in Lawrenceville and SaNa & Friends perform at Two Urban Licks.

Saturday

The Kentucky Headhunters are at Etowah River Park in Canto.n.Sandra Hall & The Shadows is at Blind Willie’s and Herman Hitson is at Fat Matt’s Rib Shack. Bill Sheffield is at 6-9 pm, followed by Rod Hamdallah at Northside Tavern. The Garrett Collins Project is at Full Throttle Roadhouse in Mableton. Band of Misfits are at Maxwell’s Cigar Bar in Woodstock. The Ain’t Sisters & The Pussywillows are at Gypsy Rose Music and Let It Rip Band is at Dillon’s in Lawrenceville. Dani Mac & Company are at the Mellow Mushroom in Roswell and The Voodoo Heathens are at Moonshadow Tavern. Matt Wauchope plays at 5 pm at Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint and The Mike Watson Band is at Will Henry’s Tavern in Sugarloaf in Lawrenceville.

Sunday

There will be a Memorial for Luther “Houserocker” Johnson at 4 pm at Blind Willie’s and Jet Black & the Whacos are at Fat Matt’s Rib Shack. Swami and Dave are at 6-8:30 pm, followed by Uncle Sugar at Northside Tavern. DuoRide,JB Walker & Rob Gater perform from 3-7 pm at Full Throttle Roadhouse. The Breeze Kings are at Haven Restaurant & Bar and The Atlanta Rock ‘n Blues Camp Post-Camp Jam happens at Tin Roof Cantina.

That’s it! Have fun and keep on bluesin’!.