Blues & Beyond: Atlanta’s Blues Music Scene
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BLUES & BEYOND: Dancing with the star
03/01/2024 6:37 AM
Kevn Kinney gets a massive tribute, nominees for blues awards announced
BLUES & BEYOND: Let politics take a backseat in 2024
12/19/2023 10:16 AM
Allow blues and roots music to soothe your soul in the new year — Tinsley Ellis’ new record is a good start
BLUES & BEYOND: When Christmas blows into town
11/26/2023 1:00 PM
Local venues warm up with seasonal cheer
BLUES & BEYOND: Ansley Stewart sings
11/01/2023 10:59 AM
Atlanta’s blues ’n’ soul pop diva delivers new and old songs with a clutch of November shows
BLUES & BEYOND: On the road to Memphis
10/02/2023 6:21 PM
Atlanta Blues Challenge winners; new music from blues and roots veterans
BLUES BEYOND: Get your folding chairs ready
08/31/2023 12:07 PM
Outdoor blues and roots festivals return this month
BLUES & BEYOND: And, the winner is …
07/27/2023 10:35 AM
The Atlanta Blues Society holds its annual Atlanta Blues Challenge, Mudcat returns, Joe Alterman swings, and more new albums
BLUES & BEYOND: Golden years
06/29/2023 12:40 PM
WRFG celebrates five decades, Jontavious Willis joins high profile friends, McTell fest names headliners
Events
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Thursday March 28, 2024 08:00 PM EDT
Tabernacle
Cost: $68.50-266+
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
CRITIC’S PICK: Another year, another multiple-night stand at the venue Isbell has been calling... [click here for more]
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Nate Nelson At Fat Matt’S Rib Shack
Thursday March 28, 2024 08:00 PM EDT
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
Cost: Free
About this event
Free [click here for more]
2 hours
Mobile eTicket
Free [click here for more]
Mudcat and the Piedmont Playboys
Thursday March 28, 2024 08:30 PM EDT
Blind Willie’s
Cost: $5
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No description provided
$5 [click here for more]
$5 [click here for more]
Peter Karp Band featuring Mark Johnson
Friday March 29, 2024 07:00 PM EDT
Eddie’s Attic
Cost: $20.03+
Food and Drink,
Music,
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CRITIC’S PICK: Ex-Delta Moon co-founder and frontman Johnson now gets almost equal billing, at... [click here for more]
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Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Friday March 29, 2024 08:00 PM EDT
Tabernacle
Cost: $113-$399+
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
CRITIC’S PICK: Another year, another multiple-night stand at the venue Isbell has been calling... [click here for more]
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Sweet And Salty Blues Band At Fat Matt’S Rib Shack
Friday March 29, 2024 08:00 PM EDT
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
Cost: Free
About this event
Free [click here for more]
3 hours
Mobile eTicket
Free [click here for more]
Chris O’Leary
Friday March 29, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Blind Willie’s
Cost: $10
Music,
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No description provided
$10 [click here for more]
$10 [click here for more]
The Dire Davis Group
Friday March 29, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
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No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
Peadboy And The Porkbellys
Saturday March 30, 2024 07:00 PM EDT
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
Cost: Free
About this event
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Free [click here for more]
Free [click here for more]
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Saturday March 30, 2024 08:00 PM EDT
Tabernacle
Cost: $107-$425+
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
CRITIC’S PICK: Another year, another multiple-night stand at the venue Isbell has been calling... [click here for more]
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Cody Matlock
Saturday March 30, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Blind Willie’s
Cost: $10
Music,
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No description provided
$10 [click here for more]
$10 [click here for more]
Grant Green
Saturday March 30, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
Brandon Reeves
Sunday March 31, 2024 06:30 PM EDT
Blind Willie’s
Cost: $5
Music,
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No description provided
$5 [click here for more]
$5 [click here for more]
TNT
Friday April 5, 2024 08:00 PM EDT
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
Cost: Free
About this event
Attention!!! Registering for this event only signs you up Fat Matt’s newsletter. Ou...
Free [click here for more]
Free [click here for more]
Electromatics
Friday April 5, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
Cody Matlock
Saturday April 6, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
The 18Th Annual Atl Blues Festival
Sunday April 7, 2024 06:00 PM EDT
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Cost: $59 - $175+
Music,
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No description provided
$59 - $175+ [click here for more]
$59 - $175+ [click here for more]
Ides of June Live at FTE
Thursday April 11, 2024 11:00 PM EDT
From the Earth Brewing Company
Cost: Free+
Food and Drink,
Music,
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Experience the captivating sounds of The Ides of June at From the Earth Brewing on April 11 at 7 p.m...
Free+ [click here for more]
Free+ [click here for more]
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The Matthew Curry Band
Friday April 12, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
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No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
Mudcat
Saturday April 13, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
Venues
Blind Willie’s
A local blues, jazz, and roots institution that’s been around for more than 25 years. The North Highland Avenue storefront, with its signature guitar-wielding neon alligator, has persevered through an unpredictable economy on the strength of the roots-based music that regularly fills the dimly lit r...
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Cajun Blues Seafood Restaurant Business
Cajun Blues is just that! Great Cajun seafood and some of Atlanta’s finest blues players all under one roof. Wednesday nights feature an open mic hosted by the venerable vocalist/guitarist Bill Sheffield and the affable yet virtuosic guitar player Spencer Kirkpatrick. You never know who will sign-u...
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Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
Live blues and the love of good barbecue bring people from all over town to the small, boxy barbecue joint. An Atlanta landmark, Fat Matt’s turns out ribs, chopped-pork barbecue sandwiches and chickens by the score. With classic sides like a creamy coleslaw, “rum” baked beans and Brunswick stew, thi...
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Northside Tavern
This legendary dive bar in West Midtown is Atlanta’s home for live blues. The weekly lineup includes a Monday night jam and a regular Wednesday night slot held down by Danny “Mudcat” Dudeck, who helped make the club a blues hot spot in the 1980s. Weekends bring a grab bag of local and touring acts.
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Red Light Cafe
The bohemian living room serves as the city’s center of bluegrass and Americana. The venue hosts a variety of other musical performers as well, plus diverse events. Food and drink available.
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