Blues News
Sandra Senn’s Blues Jam Session
The Atlanta Blues Society & Breathe Easy Dekalb present Sandra Senn's Blues Jam Session featuring the ladies of Blue Velvet ATL at Napoleon's, 2386 Lavista Rd, Decatur,...
ABS January Gathering & Jam
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026, 3-6pm ABS Gathering & Jam at Olde Courthouse Tavern, Fayetteville Presented by Marvelous Marvin Presents Featuring host band Highway 54 Our next...
2026 Best Self-Produced CD Award
The Blues Foundation has announced the Round 2 Finalists for the 2026 Best Self-Produced CD Award and The Atlanta Blues Society's entry has made it. Congratulations to Angel...
The ABS Video of The Month
The Atlanta Blues Society hosted twelve artists (solo/duo and bands) for our 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge, held at Madlife Stage & Studios, back in August. We shot video from...
2026 Keeping the Blues Alive Awards
The Blues Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2026 Keeping the Blues Alive Awards Each year, the Blues Foundation presents the Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards to...
With deep and profound sadness…
It is with deep and profound sadness that the Atlanta Blues Society announces the passing of our esteemed President Emeritus, George Klein. The Board of Directors and members of...
Frank Hamilton School
Say hello to the upcoming NEW term at FHS! Check out our largest collection of class offerings yet – nearly 50! From bluegrass to swing, songwriting to stagecraft,Doumbek to...
International Blues Challenge 2026
IBC will be held January 13-17, 2026, on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee! The International Blues Challenge represents the worldwide search for blues bands and solo/duo blues...
2025 Blues Blast Music Awards
More than 6,000 Blues Blast Magazine readers and Blues fans voted in the 2025 Blues Blast Music Awards. The winners in the fan voting are listed below: Contemporary Blues...
New Gold Sponsor – Napoleon’s
Napoleon’sGreat Food & Ale A cool spot for hanging out with family & friends, where we aim to be our best selves! We have delicious food and fun live entertainment in a...
Rest In Peace – Betty Klein
It is with deep sadness that the Atlanta Blues Society shares the passing of Betty Klein. Beloved wife of our President Emeritus, George Klein, Betty was not only his lifetime...
The ABS Blue Flame Fund
The Blue Flame Fund is an ancillary fund of the Atlanta Blues Society (ABS), funded specifically for the purpose of helping local musicians and other members of the Atlanta blues...
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