Blues & Beyond: Atlanta’s Blues Music Scene
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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
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: 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
BLUES BEYOND: Get your folding chairs ready
08/31/2023 12:07 PM
Outdoor blues and roots festivals return this month
Events
The Martans
Friday May 3, 2024 10:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
Cody Matlock
Saturday May 4, 2024 10:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
Tribute ABB
Friday May 10, 2024 10:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
Tribute ABB
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
Stoney Brooks
Friday May 17, 2024 10:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
Lou’s Blues Review
Saturday May 18, 2024 10:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
DividedBy5
Friday May 24, 2024 10:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
DividedBy5
Saturday May 25, 2024 10:00 PM EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10 at the door @ 9:30
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
No description provided
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
$10 at the door @ 9:30 [click here for more]
Venues
Blind Willie’s
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...
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Cajun Blues Seafood Restaurant 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...
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Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
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...
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Northside Tavern
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.
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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.
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