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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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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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

Angela Faustina

Friday May 2, 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
No description provided
Cover: $10 [click here for more]
Angela Faustina

Saturday May 3, 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
Featuring: Skyler Saufley
No description provided
Cover: $10 [click here for more]
WRFG An Afternoon Of Georgia Blues Poster

Sunday May 4, 2025 04:00 PM EDT
Ormewood Church Cost: $25
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
Featuring: Mudcat Jontavious Willis

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun. May 4

An Evening of Georgia Blues, Ormwood Church — Jontavious Willis joins...

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Angela Faustina

Sunday May 4, 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
Featuring: Nate Nelson
No description provided
Cover: $5 [click here for more]
Unclesugar2024 2400

Sunday May 4, 2025 09:30 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
Featuring: Uncle Sugar
Uncle Sugar: Playing seriously tasty Blues and Americana. Original songs and selections from Johnny ...
No Cover [click here for more]
3d781 Urbex Bufordhwy Funtimebowl

Sunday May 4, 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
Featuring: TRIBUTE – a celebration of The Allman Brothers Band
Weekend show at Northside Tavern. $10 at the door after 9:30pm. Music starts at 9:30 PM.
$10 [click here for more]
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Monday May 5, 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
Featuring: Lola's Jam Band
The Northside Monday night jam is dedicated to Lola Gully a dynamic blues and R&B singer/key...
No Cover [click here for more]
3d781 Urbex Bufordhwy Funtimebowl

Monday May 5, 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
Featuring: Zyderfunk
Weekend show at Northside Tavern. $10 at the door after 9:30pm. Music starts at 9:30 PM.
$10 [click here for more]
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Tuesday May 6, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Fat Matt's Rib Shack 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, Nightlife::Open Mic
Open Mic Night
No Cover [click here for more]
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Tuesday May 6, 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
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]
Angela Faustina

Wednesday May 7, 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
No description provided
Cover: $5 [click here for more]
Ronnie Bullock New 2 2392

Wednesday May 7, 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
Featuring: Ronnie Bullock’s 5 Man Trio
Ronnie Bullock is a classically trained saxophonist with a bachelor’s degree in music performance. C...
No Cover [click here for more]
Angela Faustina

Thursday May 8, 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
Featuring: BooHoo Ramblers
No description provided
Cover: $5 [click here for more]
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Thursday May 8, 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
Featuring: The Garrett Collins Project
Garrett Collins is a guitarist/vocalist in his early 20’s who already shows skill and maturity in hi...
No Cover [click here for more]
Angela Faustina

Friday May 9, 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
Featuring: Hughes Taylor
No description provided
Cover: $10 [click here for more]
Angela Faustina

Saturday May 10, 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
Featuring: Frankie's Blues Mission
No description provided
Cover: $10 [click here for more]
Angela Faustina

Sunday May 11, 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
Featuring: Tanglewood Tonic
No description provided
Cover: $5 [click here for more]
Unclesugar2024 2400

Sunday May 11, 2025 09:30 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
Featuring: Uncle Sugar
Uncle Sugar: Playing seriously tasty Blues and Americana. Original songs and selections from Johnny ...
No Cover [click here for more]
3d781 Urbex Bufordhwy Funtimebowl

Sunday May 11, 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
Featuring: DividedBy5
Weekend show at Northside Tavern. $10 at the door after 9:30pm. Music starts at 9:30 PM.
$10 [click here for more]
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Monday May 12, 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
Featuring: Lola's Jam Band
The Northside Monday night jam is dedicated to Lola Gully a dynamic blues and R&B singer/key...
No Cover [click here for more]



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
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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 instagram: @redlightcafe






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