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Blues Music in Atlanta
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- About the Blues Scene in Atlanta
- Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Blues Shows
- Upcoming Blues Concerts in Atlanta
- Blues Artists from Atlanta
- Venues Known for Blues Music
- Blues and Beyond by Hal Horowitz
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About the Blues Scene in Atlanta
Atlanta’s blues scene is as storied as the genre itself, rooted in raw emotion, rich traditions, and electrifying performances. From smoky clubs and local legends to national headliners and independent record shops, the blues continues to thrive across the city. Use this guide to catch upcoming shows, discover blues artists from Atlanta and beyond, and dive into “Blues and Beyond,” our long-running column by critic Hal Horowitz, covering the records, concerts, and personalities that keep the genre alive.
Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Blues Shows
See our list of all concert picks or the full list of CL critic's recommendations
BreezeFest 2025 (Day One)
06/27/2025 12:00 PM
Northside Tavern
CRITIC’S PICK
Fri.-Sat. June 27-28
BreezeFest 2025, Northside Tavern: There is no better way...
BreezeFest 2025 (Day Two)
06/28/2025 12:00 PM
Northside Tavern
CRITIC’S PICK
Fri.-Sat. June 27-29
BreezeFest 2025, Northside Tavern: There is no better way to...
Albert Castiglia Band at Blind Willie's
07/18/2025 9:00 PM
Blind Willie's
CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., July 18
Albert Castiglia Band, Blind Willie’s — This is blues/soul/rocker...
Blair Crimmins and the Hookers at Northside Tavern
07/19/2025 9:30 PM
Northside Tavern
CRITIC’S PICK:
Sat., July 19
Blair Crimmins and the Hookers, Northside Tavern — Local retro...
Atlanta Blues Society July 2025 Meetup
07/20/2025 3:00 PM
The Green Room of Mableton
CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun., July 20
Atlanta Blues Society Meetup, Green Room/Mableton — The host band is...
Upcoming Blues Concerts in Atlanta
See the full concert and live music listings on our Blues Music Events Calendar
BreezeFest 2025 (Day One)
06/27/2025 12:00 PM
Northside Tavern
CRITIC’S PICK
Fri.-Sat. June 27-28
BreezeFest 2025, Northside Tavern: There is no better way...
Skyler Saufley at Blind Willies
06/27/2025 9:00 PM
Blind Willie's
Music starts at 8:30 Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 Friday and Saturday, 6:30 on Sunday. 21+. Nominal cash cover at the door. The kitchen is currently...
BreezeFest 2025 (Day Two)
06/28/2025 12:00 PM
Northside Tavern
CRITIC’S PICK
Fri.-Sat. June 27-29
BreezeFest 2025, Northside Tavern: There is no better way to...
Frankie's Blues Mission at Blind Willies
06/28/2025 9:00 PM
Blind Willie's
Music starts at 8:30 Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 Friday and Saturday, 6:30 on Sunday. 21+. Nominal cash cover at the door. The kitchen is currently...
Blues Artists from Atlanta
For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.
ATL Collective
This rotating cast of high-caliber players revisits classic albums. A simple premise and a blast from the past rooted in the present.
Tinsley Ellis
With his blazing guitar and scores of original songs across 21 albums, Tinsley Ellis is hailed as a blues-rock giant. That’s why Naked... Truth is a...
Larry Griffith Band
Larry was brought up in the inner city of Cincinnati, Ohio by a single parent along with nine other siblings. The dilapidated three tiered tenement li...
Blackfox
Ranging from hard rocking, almost punk bombast, gentle acoustic driven ballads, and psych-ambient rambles, the newly released, limited edition, self-t...
All The Locals
ATL based (est 2012), All The Locals, are shaped and molded out of the very bricks that make up their southern metropolis. Soulful backbone, a rock n ...
Mudcat
A tremendous slide guitarist, and most of all a God-gifted entertainer. I have witnessed him light up packed houses at the Great American Music Hall i...
Brandon Reeves
Brandon Reeves is a Georgia based acoustic performer who uses original songs, story telling, fingerpicking guitar, foot tapping, and harmonica tooting...
Hughes Taylor
An old soul hailing from Macon Georgia USA, Hughes Taylor was immediately drawn to the blues when he first picked up the guitar. Two decades later, he...
William Reed & The Juke Joint Dukes
William “Blues Man” Reed and the Juke Joint Dukes play old-school Blues. If you like Muddy Waters, Albert King, and early BB King this is the band fo...
Tanglewood Tonic
The stage transforms to the living room as Beth Casner, Roger Gregory, and Nick Johnson play old blues, gospel, and country tunes.
Mudcat & The Piedmont Playboys
Danny ‘Mudcat’ Dudeck is an internationally known gospel and bluesman continuing the traditions of the early blues pioneers while adding his own Mudca...
Jackson & The Nightcaps
Jackson and the Nightcaps are the next big thing when it comes to Chicago and Jump blues.
Frankie's Blues Mission
As the name implies, these gentlemen are on a mission:
Venues Known for Blues Music
For our full music venue directory see our list of music 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-...
Cajun Blues Seafood Restaurant
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 host...
Darwin's Burgers and Blues
UPDATE: This business has been listed as Permanently Closed.
The legendary bar attracts patrons with live music coming from fresh talent in the blues ...
Elliott Street Deli & Pub
This tiny bar in a lovingly renovated old building in Downtown's Castleberry Hill boasts an authentic neighborhood vibe. Downstairs hosts a variety of...
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 ...
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 ...
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 d...
Blues and Beyond by Hal Horowitz
BLUES & BEYOND: Area roots icons Amy Ray and William Bell keep Georgia on their minds
11/01/2022 4:37 PM
Ray’s new album sparkles, Bell receives yet another award
BLUES & BEYOND: The Waymores offer pure honky tonk and western swing
05/09/2022 3:47 PM
Husband ’n’ wife duo release second album
BLUES & BEYOND: New music from Brandon Reeves, old classics from The Georgia Satellites
04/01/2022 12:15 PM
One career takes off while another is recapped
BLUES & BEYOND: Atlanta shows its blues roots
03/01/2022 10:24 AM
Beverly “Guitar” Watkins’ new release — and the Northside Tavern gets some Hollywood love
BLUES & BEYOND: New Year, new music
02/03/2022 5:55 PM
Fresh tunes from Atlanta veterans kick off our next trip around the sun
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