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R&B, Soul & Funk Music in Atlanta

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Atlanta’s R&B, soul, and funk scene blends timeless tradition with modern grooves. From smoky late-night sets and soul revivals to high-energy funk collectives and smooth R&B crooners, the city remains a hotbed of heartfelt rhythm and powerhouse performances. Whether it’s a club date, festival slot, or underground jam, you’ll find Atlanta moving to the pulse of soul and groove.

Critic’s Picks for Upcoming R&B/Soul/Funk Shows


See our list of all concert picks or the full list of CL critic's recommendations

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Tank and the Bangas with Ariel J. and Zeus - The Last Balloon Tour at Terminal West

10/15/2026 8:00 PM
Terminal West

CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs., Oct.15
Tank & the Bangas, Ariel J, Zeus, Terminal West — Only Tank...

—See Recommendation
Randall Bramblett Band

Randall Bramblett Band at Eddie's Attic

10/16/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Oct. 16
Randall Bramblett, Eddie’s Attic — With his near monthly shows in...

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Tank and the Bangas with Ariel J. and Zeus - The Last Balloon Tour at Terminal West

10/16/2026 8:00 PM
Terminal West

CRITIC’S PICK
Fr., Oct.16
Tank & the Bangas, Ariel J, Zeus, Terminal West — Only Tank (Tarriona...

—See Recommendation
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LaMP at Vinyl

10/18/2026 8:00 PM
Vinyl

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Oct. 18
laMP, Vinyl — Not to be confused with Asian pop singer Lamp (note the...

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The Greyboy Allstars at Variety Playhouse

10/24/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 24
Greyboy Allstars, Variety Playhouse — These on-again/off-again West...

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True Loves at Eddie's Attic

10/24/2026 9:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 24
True Loves, Eddie’s Attic — Seattle guitarist Jimmy James stays busy....

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JOHN SCOFIELD’S “ELECTROSPECTIVE” - featuring OTEIL BURBRIDGE, LARRY GOLDINGS & ADAM DEITCH at City Winery Atlanta

10/25/2026 5:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Oct. 25
John Scofield, City Winery — The title of veteran jazz guitarist...

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JOHN SCOFIELD’S “ELECTROSPECTIVE” - featuring OTEIL BURBRIDGE, LARRY GOLDINGS & ADAM DEITCH at City Winery Atlanta

10/25/2026 8:30 PM
City Winery Atlanta

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Oct. 25
John Scofield, City Winery — The title of veteran jazz guitarist...

—See Recommendation

Hippies & Cowboys at Avon Theater with Special Guest Parker Barrow

10/30/2026 8:00 PM
Avon Theater

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Oct. 30
Hippies & Cowboys, Parker Barrow, Avon Theater — Direct from...

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Upcoming R&B/Soul/Funk Concerts in Atlanta

See the full concert and live music listings on our R&B/Soul/Funk Music Events Calendar

John Hollier The Reverie

John Hollier & The Reverie at Eddie's Attic

10/15/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
John Hollier & The Reverie live at Eddie’s Attic!


John Hollier & The Rêverie live at Eddie’s Attic! John Hollier has been experiencing a handful of ...
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Tank and the Bangas with Ariel J. and Zeus - The Last Balloon Tour at Terminal West

10/15/2026 8:00 PM
Terminal West

CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs., Oct.15
Tank & the Bangas, Ariel J, Zeus, Terminal West — Only Tank...

—See Event
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Kelela - NEW Avatar LIVE

10/15/2026 8:00 PM
Buckhead Theatre
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Maurice The Music

Maurice the Music w/ JUST HOLDEN at Eddie's Attic

10/15/2026 9:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
Maurice the Music w/ JUST HOLDEN live at Eddie’s Attic!


Maurice grew up in foster care, group homes, and juvenile detention, where music found him e...
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The Venus Kings at Northside Tavern

10/15/2026 10:00 PM
Northside Tavern
The Venus Kings are an Atlanta blues and soul group formed in 2023, featuring Brandon Bolton on guitar, Neal Wauchope on keys and bass, Eleye Mostai o...
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Shalamar at City Winery Atlanta (First Show)

10/16/2026 6:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta
City Winery Atlanta presents Shalamar live on October 16th at 6pm and 9:30pm.  Shalamar brings their signature blend of R&B, funk, disco, and ...
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Atlanta-Based R&B and Soul Artists

For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.

ATL Collective

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.
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Ruby

Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics

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CinnamonDenise

Cinnamon Denise

An Atlanta, Georgia native, Cinnamon Denise is a vocalist, bassoonist, songwriter, and producer who has a talent for engulfing listeners into ...
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LARRY GRIFFITH BAND

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...
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Atlanta Soul Power

Atlanta Soul Power

Band Members

Dewey Barfield - Drums
Greg Kirkland Sr - Bass, Vocals
Oliver Nichols - Vocals... See More

ASP are about celebrating JBs music & gettin...
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BJ Wilbanks

Georgia-based BJ Wilbanks' authentic exploration of love and the pursuit of enlightenment has been referred to as "Back Porch Soul," fusing the music...
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Dana Rice

Serving up Jazz, Pop, and Soul music

www.DanaRiceMusic.com

—See Band Bio
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Fooshee's Forecast

Psychedelic Rock and Funk Fusion with a tendency to jam. <<Collaboration is Key>>


Gain access to discounts, early releas...
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BLAKBOT

BLAKBOT is a 12 piece ATL-based DANCE Music band, as well as a studio music production project. BLAKBOT has achieved international recognition with ...
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Tejh Johnson

A Rising Neosoul Artist originally discovered in the inner city of Houston, Texas...with a sound fashioned around neosoul, jazz, rhythm & blues and th...
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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 ...
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India Shawn

Bio India Shawn is unfiltered and fearless. Listening to the rising R&B singer/songwriter's music feels less like playing a record and more ...
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Citizen Gold

Utilizing a variety of musical influences, ranging from Soul to Hip-Hop, Citizen Gold artfully crafts relatable tunes that uniquely express the human...
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Joe Thomas aka Joe

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Joseph Lewis Thomas (born July 5, 1973), known mononymously as Joe, is an American R&B singer. He signed to Polygram Records in 19...
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George Hughley

Soul Legend and R&B Master, George Hughley had some breakout hits in the 1950s including “It Hurts Me Too” which he wrote at 15-years-old.
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Frankie's Blues Mission

As the name implies, these gentlemen are on a mission:


Their purpose is to present the blues, jazz, R&B and zydeco in the best of the Afric...
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Venues Known for R&B, Soul & Funk

For our full music venue directory see our list of music venues

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City Winery Atlanta

Atlanta's first urban winery, City Winery has an intimate music venue able to seat 300 people, a restaurant, bar, an outdoor patio, and a private even...
—See Venue and Events

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