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Bill Sheffield
Bill Sheffield has been a cornerstone of Atlanta’s blues scene for more than 50 years, blending acoustic Piedmont blues, folk, gospel and country into a deeply personal body of work. Influenced early by the racial injustices he witnessed growing up in Atlanta and inspired by blues legends like Muddy Waters and Blind Willie Johnson, Sheffield turned to music as both an artistic outlet and a means of expression. A self-taught guitarist and songwriter, he has performed alongside icons such as B.B. King, John Lee Hooker and Big Mama Thornton, while building a reputation for his raw, soulful voice and heartfelt storytelling. Now entering a new chapter with his life partner and drummer Sandra Senn, Sheffield continues to perform and write, using his songs to confront pain, celebrate truth and speak to the struggles and resilience of the human spirit.
Events
Bill Sheffield & Spencer L Kirkpatrick's Acoustic Open Mic at Napoleans
Tuesday October 28, 2025 07:30 PM EDT
Napoleon's
Cost: No Cover
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Monthly on every second Tuesday
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month for an Acoustic Open Mic featuring the renowned and talented musicians Bill Sheffield and Spencer L. Kirkpatrick. This open mic is open to singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists. Whether you want to perform origi...
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Articles & Shows
Sandra Senn
Sandra Senn is an Atlanta-based drummer and percussionist known for her dynamic style, versatility across genres and commitment to community-driven music. A self-taught musician who began performing in local blues jams in 2006, Senn has gone on to anchor multiple bands, including Blue Velvet Atlanta, the Roger Hurricane Wilson Trio, and Bill Sheffield’s Band du Jour. As founder and drummer of the all-women ensemble Blue Velvet Atlanta, she brings a rock-influenced drive to the group’s blues, R&B and soul-heavy performances, while also fostering a spirit of mutual support and empowerment on and off the stage. Her collaborative presence is felt not only in the bands she drums for, but also in her longtime creative and personal partnership with blues veteran Bill Sheffield.
Bill Sheffield - Atlanta/GA Band