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

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

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: Sky’s the limit

01/22/2024 2:14 PM
Skyler Saufley takes off

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


Events

Saturday May 24, 2025 09:00 PM EDT
Blind Willie's Cost: Cover: $10
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Featuring: The Cazanovas
No description provided
Cover: $10 [click here for more]

Sunday May 25, 2025 06:30 PM EDT
Blind Willie's Cost: Cover: $5
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Featuring: Shelton Powe
No description provided
Cover: $5 [click here for more]

Sunday May 25, 2025 09:30 PM EDT
Northside Tavern Cost: No Cover
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Music::Live-Music
Featuring: Uncle Sugar
Uncle Sugar: Playing seriously tasty Blues and Americana. Original songs and selections from Johnny ...
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Sunday May 25, 2025 09:30 PM EDT
Northside Tavern Cost: $10
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Featuring: Stoney Brooks
Weekend show at Northside Tavern. $10 at the door after 9:30pm. Music starts at 9:30 PM.
$10 [click here for more]

Monday May 26, 2025 10:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern Cost: No Cover
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Featuring: Lola's Jam Band
The Northside Monday night jam is dedicated to Lola Gully a dynamic blues and R&B singer/key...
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Monday May 26, 2025 10:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern Cost: $10
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Featuring: Mick Hayes
Weekend show at Northside Tavern. $10 at the door after 9:30pm. Music starts at 9:30 PM.
$10 [click here for more]

Tuesday May 27, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Fat Matt's Rib Shack Cost: No Cover
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Music, Nightlife::Open Mic
Open Mic Night
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Tuesday May 27, 2025 10:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern Cost: No Cover
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Music::Live-Music
Featuring: Nathalie Rose
Nathalie Rose began singing in church while in her mothers belly. When she turned three, Nathalie be...
No Cover [click here for more]

Wednesday May 28, 2025 08:30 PM EDT
Blind Willie's Cost: Cover: $5
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Featuring: Chester Lethers
No description provided
Cover: $5 [click here for more]

Wednesday May 28, 2025 10:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern Cost: No Cover
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Music::Live-Music
Featuring: Ronnie Bullock’s 5 Man Trio
Ronnie Bullock is a classically trained saxophonist with a bachelor’s degree in music performance. C...
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Thursday May 29, 2025 08:30 PM EDT
Blind Willie's Cost: Cover: $5
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Featuring: George Hughley
No description provided
Cover: $5 [click here for more]

Friday May 30, 2025 09:00 PM EDT
Blind Willie's Cost: Cover: $10
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Featuring: Jackson & The Nightcaps
No description provided
Cover: $10 [click here for more]

Saturday May 31, 2025 09:00 PM EDT
Blind Willie's Cost: Cover: $10
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Featuring: Cody Matlock
No description provided
Cover: $10 [click here for more]



Venues

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...