Blues & Beyond: Atlanta’s Blues Music Scene
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BLUES & BEYOND: Play blues, do good
04/01/2024 1:40 PM
BreezeFest exemplifies Carlos Capote’s generosity
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
Events
Hughes Taylor
Wednesday April 17, 2024 08:30 PM EDT
Blind Willie’s
Cost: $5
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$5 [click here for more]
$5 [click here for more]
Bob Malone & His All Star Band
Thursday April 18, 2024 08:00 PM EDT
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Bob Malone has amassed a loyal international fan-base through twenty-five years of touring and nine ...
$27 [click here for more]
$27 [click here for more]
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Chester Lethers
Thursday April 18, 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]
Randall Bramblett Band with the Mega Blaster Horn Section!
Friday April 19, 2024 08:00 PM EDT
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry
Cost: $25-$29+
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CRITIC’S PICK: “With the Mega Blaster Horn Section!” touts the listing, which adds even more... [click here for more]
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Stoney Brooks
Friday April 19, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
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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]
38th Anniversary Celebration with John Nemeth
Friday April 19, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Blind Willie’s
Cost: $15
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No description provided
$15 [click here for more]
$15 [click here for more]
Dirty Cello and Tal Naccarato
Saturday April 20, 2024 07:00 PM EDT
First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta
Cost: $8-$10
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From Iceland to Italy, and all over the U.S., San Francisco-based band Dirty Cello brings the world ...
$8-$10 [click here for more]
$8-$10 [click here for more]
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Mick Hayes
Saturday April 20, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
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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]
38th Annual Celebration with George Hughley and Cannonball Red
Saturday April 20, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Blind Willie’s
Cost: $15
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No description provided
$15 [click here for more]
$15 [click here for more]
Atlanta Blues Society Monthly Meet-Up
Sunday April 21, 2024 03:00 PM EDT
Magnolia Lounge
Cost: Free+
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CRITIC’S PICK: The Way Back Band takes the stage this afternoon for April’s meet and greet... [click here for more]
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Clark Ashton
Sunday April 21, 2024 06:30 PM EDT
Blind Willie’s
Cost: $5
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No description provided
$5 [click here for more]
$5 [click here for more]
William Reed and the Juke Joint Dukes
Wednesday April 24, 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]
Samantha Fish with Sgt. Splendor
Thursday April 25, 2024 08:00 PM EDT
Variety Playhouse
Cost: $29.50-$35+
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CRITIC’S PICK: Kansas City’s favorite roots rocking daughter has come a long way since she broke... [click here for more]
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Stoney Brooks
Thursday April 25, 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]
The Teskey Brothers, The Dip
Friday April 26, 2024 08:00 PM EDT
Coca-Cola Roxy
Cost: $48-146
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CRITIC’S PICK: Despite playing a retro-infused soulful rock and getting limited press and... [click here for more]
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Breezefest
Friday April 26, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: Check Site
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No description provided
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Skyler Saufley
Friday April 26, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Blind Willie’s
Cost: $10
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No description provided
$10 [click here for more]
$10 [click here for more]
Breezefest
Saturday April 27, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: Check Site
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No description provided
Check Site [click here for more]
Check Site [click here for more]
The Cazanovas
Saturday April 27, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Blind Willie’s
Cost: $10
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No description provided
$10 [click here for more]
$10 [click here for more]
Brandon Reeves
Sunday April 28, 2024 06:30 PM EDT
Blind Willie’s
Cost: $5
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No description provided
$5 [click here for more]
$5 [click here for more]
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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Blues Music in Atlanta, Blues Shows & Venues