4979tinsley 0550 By Flournoy Holmes

Blues & Beyond


Hal Horowitz is a journalist specializing in music and the arts since 1994. Horowitz has contributed to CL since 2000, he is a winner of the W.C. Handy Keeping the Blues Alive for Journalism award in 2009, and a freelance writer specializing in roots, blues, singer-songwriter, punk, and other organic genres. He has written thousands of reviews, artist profiles, and features over the decades.
 

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Monday December 1, 2025 03:34 PM EST
Horowitz's passion for Americana, roots, and blues music has won him many prestigious awards for his insightful coverage of the genres in Atlanta and beyond | more...

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Saturday June 1, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
Some of Atlanta’s finest new roots acts take the Norcross stage for this year’s Bluesberry & Beer Festival | more...

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Saturday June 1, 2024 12:00 AM EDT
Hal Horowitz offers an overview of blues, Americana, folk, and even some rock ’n’ roll coming to Atlanta bars and clubs. | more...

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Wednesday May 1, 2024 06:24 PM EDT
William Bell, Jontavious Willis, and Blackberry Smoke gain international respect with their Georgia-based soul, blues, and Southern | more...

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Monday April 1, 2024 01:40 PM EDT
BreezeFest exemplifies Carlos Capote’s generosity | more...

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Friday March 1, 2024 06:37 AM EST
Kevn Kinney gets a massive tribute, nominees for blues awards announced | more...

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Monday January 22, 2024 02:14 PM EST
Skyler Saufley takes off | more...

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Tuesday December 19, 2023 10:16 AM EST
Allow blues and roots music to soothe your soul in the new year — Tinsley Ellis' new record is a good start | more...

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Sunday November 26, 2023 01:00 PM EST
Local venues warm up with seasonal cheer | more...

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Wednesday November 1, 2023 10:59 AM EDT
Atlanta’s blues ’n’ soul pop diva delivers new and old songs with a clutch of November shows | more...

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Monday October 2, 2023 06:21 PM EDT
Atlanta Blues Challenge winners; new music from blues and roots veterans | more...

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Thursday August 31, 2023 12:07 PM EDT
Outdoor blues and roots festivals return this month | more...

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Thursday July 27, 2023 10:35 AM EDT
The Atlanta Blues Society holds its annual Atlanta Blues Challenge, Mudcat returns, Joe Alterman swings, and more new albums | more...

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Thursday June 29, 2023 12:40 PM EDT
WRFG celebrates five decades, Jontavious Willis joins high profile friends, McTell fest names headliners | more...

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Thursday June 1, 2023 09:56 AM EDT
Summer heats up live music events | more...

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Tuesday April 25, 2023 10:42 AM EDT
Fresh tunes from some of Atlanta’s most talented artists | more...

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Saturday April 1, 2023 05:29 PM EDT
Sean Costello’s passing is also marked | more...

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Wednesday March 1, 2023 12:05 PM EST
1953-2023 | more...

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Wednesday March 1, 2023 10:05 AM EST
Marvin Mahanay brings the blues south…of I-285 | more...

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Tuesday January 31, 2023 11:36 AM EST
Blue Velvet Atlanta don’t need no stinkin’ guys | more...

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Tuesday December 27, 2022 12:52 PM EST
Some of Atlanta’s favorite roots and blues acts get busy with releases | more...

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Thursday December 1, 2022 11:59 AM EST
Grab a PBR: the long awaited Northside Tavern documentary is finally here; Tinsley Ellis tells his tales | more...

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Tuesday November 1, 2022 04:37 PM EDT
Ray’s new album sparkles, Bell receives yet another award | more...

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Tuesday October 4, 2022 02:29 PM EDT
Winners of this year’s Atlanta Blues Challenge gear up for the big showdown in Memphis; the great soul man William Bell returns | more...

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Tuesday September 6, 2022 12:51 PM EDT
Grant Green Jr. and Hermon Hitson unveil recent albums | more...
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