Blues & Beyond: Atlanta’s Blues Music Scene

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BLUES & BEYOND: How blue can you get?

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
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BLUES & BEYOND: Georgia on their minds

05/01/2024 6:24 PM
William Bell, Jontavious Willis, and Blackberry Smoke gain international respect with their Georgia-based soul, blues, and Southern
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#1 Lead Carlos

BLUES & BEYOND: Play blues, do good

04/01/2024 1:40 PM
BreezeFest exemplifies Carlos Capote’s generosity
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#1 Kevn Kinney Anna And Kevn By Carlton Freeman

BLUES & BEYOND: Dancing with the star

03/01/2024 6:37 AM
Kevn Kinney gets a massive tribute, nominees for blues awards announced
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#1 Skyler Saulfley 1 Credit Tommy Slack

BLUES & BEYOND: Sky’s the limit

01/22/2024 2:14 PM
Skyler Saufley takes off
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#1 Tinsley Photo Credit Jordan Pilgrim

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
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BLUES & BEYOND: When Christmas blows into town

11/26/2023 1:00 PM
Local venues warm up with seasonal cheer
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#1 Ansley Stewart Credit Mallory Brooks Photography Copy

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
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BLUES & BEYOND: On the road to Memphis

10/02/2023 6:21 PM
Atlanta Blues Challenge winners; new music from blues and roots veterans
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Events

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Tuesday December 10, 2024 10:00 PM EST
Northside Tavern Cost: No Cover
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Andrew Black vocals/guitar, Dustin McCook/guitar, Joel Edwards/bass, JD Dukes/drums

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Tuesday December 10, 2024 10:00 PM EST
Northside Tavern Cost: No Cover
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Andrew Black vocals/guitar, Dustin McCook/guitar, Joel Edwards/bass, JD Dukes/drums

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Wednesday December 11, 2024 08:30 PM EST
Blind Willie’s Cost: $5
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Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:00 PM EST
Northside Tavern Cost: No Cover
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Ronnie Bullock is a classically trained saxophonist with a bachelor’s degree in music performance....
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Thursday December 12, 2024 08:30 PM EST
Blind Willie’s Cost: $5
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Thursday December 12, 2024 10:00 PM EST
Northside Tavern Cost: No Cover
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Garrett Collins is a guitarist/vocalist in his early 20’s who already shows skill and maturity in ...
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Friday December 13, 2024 09:00 PM EST
Blind Willie’s Cost: $10
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Friday December 13, 2024 10:00 PM EST
Northside Tavern Cost: $10
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Featuring: Cody Matlock
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Best Of Atlanta 2014 Oral Pleasures (small)

Friday December 13, 2024 10:00 PM EST
Northside Tavern Cost: $10
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Saturday December 14, 2024 09:00 PM EST
Blind Willie’s Cost: $15
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2018sml New Med 2

Saturday December 14, 2024 10:00 PM EST
Northside Tavern Cost: $10
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Featuring: DividedBy5
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Best Of Atlanta 2014 Oral Pleasures (small)

Saturday December 14, 2024 10:00 PM EST
Northside Tavern Cost: $10
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Sunday December 15, 2024 06:30 PM EST
Blind Willie’s Cost: $10
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Sunday December 15, 2024 09:00 PM EST
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Larry Griffith (Voice and drums), Ross Pead (Voice and Slide Guitar) Michael Preston (Voice and Guit...
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Monday December 16, 2024 10:00 PM EST
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The Northside Monday night jam is dedicated to Lola Gully a dynamic blues and R&B singer/key...
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Tuesday December 17, 2024 10:00 PM EST
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Andrew Black vocals/guitar, Dustin McCook/guitar, Joel Edwards/bass, JD Dukes/drums

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Wednesday December 18, 2024 08:00 PM EST
Smith’s Olde Bar Cost: $25.00+
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CRITIC’S PICK: Mike Zito, Smith’s Olde Bar—Back from the successful Blood Brothers tour with... [click here for more]
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Wednesday December 18, 2024 08:30 PM EST
Blind Willie’s Cost: $5
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Wednesday December 18, 2024 10:00 PM EST
Northside Tavern Cost: No Cover
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Ronnie Bullock is a classically trained saxophonist with a bachelor’s degree in music performance....
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Thursday December 19, 2024 08:30 PM EST
Blind Willie’s Cost: $5
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Venues

1a758 Blind Willies Magnum

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... | more...
twitter: @blindwilliesatl facebook: @blindwilliesATL instagram: @#blindwillies
Cajun Blues Seafood Restaurant Exteriror

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... | more...
Fat Matt's

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... | more...
facebook: @Fat-Matts-Rib-Shack
2018sml New Med 2

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. | more...
facebook: @NorthsideTavernATL
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. | more...
facebook: @RedLightCafeATL






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