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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
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Girl Ultra
08/16/2025 7:00 PM
The Masquerade
Critic’s Pick
Sat., Aug. 16
Girl Ultra, Altar at The Masquerade — Girl Ultra wraps heartbreak in...
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
Girl Ultra
08/16/2025 7:00 PM
The Masquerade
Critic’s Pick
Sat., Aug. 16
Girl Ultra, Altar at The Masquerade — Girl Ultra wraps heartbreak in...
Our Annual Celebration of Earth, Wind and Fire!
08/29/2025 7:30 PM
The Velvet Note
Friday and Saturday SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. As you know, The Velvet Note just celebrated 13 years, and we are pleased to bring you our annual ce...
Tribute To R&B Girl Groups With Mike Jones And Friends
08/30/2025 8:00 PM
Perfect Note Atlanta
Tribute to R&B Girl Groups with Mike Jones and Friends
Atlanta-Based R&B and Soul Artists
For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.
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...
Cinnamon Denise
An Atlanta, Georgia native, Cinnamon Denise is a vocalist, bassoonist, songwriter, and producer who has a talent for engulfing listeners into ...
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 ...
ARI Collective
Ari Collective is a performing group and artist-focused record label based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded by guitarist and songwriter Joel Hoffman. Orig...
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 ...
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...
Cody Matlock
Cody Matlock is a soul, funk, and R&B singer-songwriter/guitarist based in Atlanta and on the road playing guitar for the legendary Stax Recor...
Diane Durrett
Diane Durrett is an internationally recognized singer, songwriter, and producer based in Atlanta, known for her soulful blend of blues, roots, and Sou...
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...
Hank Bird and the Borderline Band
Hank Bird and The Borderline Band have been part of the Atlanta music scene for more than 20 years, performing a blend of rock, country, blues and R&a...
Java Monkey
Java Monkey is an Atlanta-based band known for its lively blend of classic R&B, funk, blues, rock, jazz, soul, and original songs, delivered w...
Suede Cassidy
Jeremiah Percival and Ian Boyd are Suede Cassidy, a two-piece new wave, synth-pop R&B group from Atlanta, GA. Suede Cassidy... embodies reflec...
Julie Dexter
Julie Dexter is a world renowned, award winning, British singer and songwriter who has shared the spotlight with a host of cutting...-edge artists, in...
Kyle Bradley
Kyle Bradley is a singer-songwriter originally from Palestine, Texas, now based in Marietta, Georgia, whose music blends classic soul energy with the ...
Lavahi
LAVAHI is a scholar-artist whose music, writing, and performances aim to nourish the heart, challenge the mind, and connect human experiences. Deeply ...
Venues Known for R&B, Soul & Funk
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City Winery
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...
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R&B, Soul, and Funk Music in Atlanta – Concerts, Artists & Venues