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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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CRITIC'S PICKS: Hal Horowitz recommends for December, 2025 Article

Monday December 1, 2025 03:34 PM EST 12/01/2025 3:34 PM

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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BLUES & BEYOND: How blue can you get? Article

Saturday June 1, 2024 12:00 PM EDT 06/01/2024 12:00 PM

Some of Atlanta’s finest new roots acts take the Norcross stage for this year’s Bluesberry & Beer Festival | more...

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Blues & Beyond Article

Saturday June 1, 2024 12:00 AM EDT 06/01/2024 12:00 AM

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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BLUES & BEYOND: Georgia on their minds Article

Wednesday May 1, 2024 06:24 PM EDT 05/01/2024 6:24 PM

William Bell, Jontavious Willis, and Blackberry Smoke gain international respect with their Georgia-based soul, blues, and Southern | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: Play blues, do good Article

Monday April 1, 2024 01:40 PM EDT 04/01/2024 1:40 PM

BreezeFest exemplifies Carlos Capote’s generosity | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: Dancing with the star Article

Friday March 1, 2024 06:37 AM EST 03/01/2024 6:37 AM

Kevn Kinney gets a massive tribute, nominees for blues awards announced | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: Sky’s the limit Article

Monday January 22, 2024 02:14 PM EST 01/22/2024 2:14 PM

Skyler Saufley takes off | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: Let politics take a backseat in 2024 Article

Tuesday December 19, 2023 10:16 AM EST 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 | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: When Christmas blows into town Article

Sunday November 26, 2023 01:00 PM EST 11/26/2023 1:00 PM

Local venues warm up with seasonal cheer | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: Ansley Stewart sings Article

Wednesday November 1, 2023 10:59 AM EDT 11/01/2023 10:59 AM

Atlanta’s blues ’n’ soul pop diva delivers new and old songs with a clutch of November shows | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: On the road to Memphis Article

Monday October 2, 2023 06:21 PM EDT 10/02/2023 6:21 PM

Atlanta Blues Challenge winners; new music from blues and roots veterans | more...

SISTERS IN BLUES: Kat Riggins and EG Kight headline WRFG’s annual blues barbeque Photo credit: Kat Riggins (katriggins.com), EG Kight (egkight.com)

BLUES BEYOND: Get your folding chairs ready Article

Thursday August 31, 2023 12:07 PM EDT 08/31/2023 12:07 PM

Outdoor blues and roots festivals return this month | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: And, the winner is … Article

Thursday July 27, 2023 10:35 AM EDT 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 | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: Golden years Article

Thursday June 29, 2023 12:40 PM EDT 06/29/2023 12:40 PM

WRFG celebrates five decades, Jontavious Willis joins high profile friends, McTell fest names headliners | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: It’s festival time! Article

Thursday June 1, 2023 09:56 AM EDT 06/01/2023 9:56 AM

Summer heats up live music events | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: May flowers with new music Article

Tuesday April 25, 2023 10:42 AM EDT 04/25/2023 10:42 AM

Fresh tunes from some of Atlanta’s most talented artists | more...

BREEZIN’ FOR A REASON: It’s three nights of local blues paying tribute to The Breeze Kings’ Carlos Capote, April 28, 29, 30. Photo credit: Skipper G

BLUES & BEYOND: BreezeFest returns in remembrance of Carlos Capote Article

Saturday April 1, 2023 05:29 PM EDT 04/01/2023 5:29 PM

Sean Costello’s passing is also marked | more...

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OBITUARY: Marian Daigler Article

Wednesday March 1, 2023 12:05 PM EST 03/01/2023 12:05 PM

1953-2023 | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: Marvelous Marvin’s Music Mission Article

Wednesday March 1, 2023 10:05 AM EST 03/01/2023 10:05 AM

Marvin Mahanay brings the blues south…of I-285 | more...

BLUE VELVET BLUES: Blue Velvet Atlanta. From left Dianne DaLee, Sandra Senn, Johanna Millin, Kathie Holmes, Hurricane Red (Kathy Skott-Myhre). Photo credit: Courtesy of bluevelvetatlanta.com

BLUES & BEYOND: ‘All female, all fun’ Article

Tuesday January 31, 2023 11:36 AM EST 01/31/2023 11:36 AM

Blue Velvet Atlanta don’t need no stinkin’ guys | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: Turn the page to 2023 with new local music Article

Tuesday December 27, 2022 12:52 PM EST 12/27/2022 12:52 PM

Some of Atlanta’s favorite roots and blues acts get busy with releases | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: Documenting Atlanta blues Article

Thursday December 1, 2022 11:59 AM EST 12/01/2022 11:59 AM

Grab a PBR: the long awaited Northside Tavern documentary is finally here; Tinsley Ellis tells his tales | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: Area roots icons Amy Ray and William Bell keep Georgia on their minds Article

Tuesday November 1, 2022 04:37 PM EDT 11/01/2022 4:37 PM

Ray’s new album sparkles, Bell receives yet another award | more...

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BLUES & BEYOND: The envelope, please… Article

Tuesday October 4, 2022 02:29 PM EDT 10/04/2022 2:29 PM

Winners of this year’s Atlanta Blues Challenge gear up for the big showdown in Memphis; the great soul man William Bell returns | more...

AGE AIN’T NUTHIN‘ BUT A NUMBER: Atlanta based veterans Herman Hitson and Grant Green Jr. return with new music. Photo credit: Hitson (B&W)-Tim Duffy-color-Courtesy hermonhitson.com/Green-Bandcamp

BLUES & BEYOND: New music from old professionals Article

Tuesday September 6, 2022 12:51 PM EDT 09/06/2022 12:51 PM

Grant Green Jr. and Hermon Hitson unveil recent albums | more...

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