This weekend: Blues in and around Atlanta February 3-5
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 on their minds. After being hospitalized with pneumonia, Mr. Eddie is recovering at Dekalb Medical Center. Word from Danny “Mudcat” Dudeck is that he “is busting to get out to the bandstand!” We are busting to have him back, too!
Friday
The Nick Moss Band is at Blind Willie’s. Dr. Dixon is at Fat Matt’s and The Juke Joint Dukes are at Meehan’s Public House in Sandy Springs. Barry Richman is at Nik’s Place in Marietta and Cody Matlock is at Northside Tavern. The Larry Griffith Band is at the Fish Fry at Stagga Lees Goodtime Emporium and The Sweet Tea Project with Ed Roland is at The Vista in Decatur.
Saturday
Tinsley Ellis comes to Variety Playhouse.George Hughley is at Blind Willie’s and Swap Raw Deal is at Fata Matt’s.The Larry Griffith Band is at B’s Cracklin’ BBQ and Dani Mac and Co have a birthday bash at MoonShadow Tavern in Tucker. Battlefield Collective is at Nik’s Place and The Breeze Kings are at Northside Ttavern. The Frank Hamilton School presents Ralph Roddenberry, Donna Hopkins and Steve ‘Big Daddy’ McMurry at the Red Light Cafe’.
Sunday
Francine Reed is at Eddie’s Attic and Garrett Collins is at Fat Matt’s.The Next Generation Jam is at The Ista and Uncle Sugar is at Northside Tavern.
Thar’s it for now! Have fun and keep on bluesin’