by ABS Editor | Jul 28, 2025 | Music Reviews
Mother Blues with Gerald McClendonSleeping While The River Runs Sleeping Dog RecordsOriginal Release Date: August 8, 2005 Publicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © July 2025 Since June of 2020, I have had the extreme pleasure of reviewing three...
by ABS Editor | Jul 24, 2025 | ABS Announcement, Blues News, Sponsor Event
40th Annual WRFG Labor Day Blues Barbecue Monday, September 1, 2025, 1pm-7:30pm $30 advanced. $40 at the Door On Monday, September 1st, WRFG will present its 40th Annual Labor Day Blues Barbecue. To make this milestone concert extra special, we’ve assembled an...
by ABS Editor | Jul 23, 2025 | ABS Announcement, ABS Meetings, Blues News
The 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge RESULTS Solo/Duo – 1st Place: Scott Low (going to Memphis) 2nd Place – Power of 2 Band – 1st Place: Blue Velvet Atlanta (Going to Memphis) 2nd Place – Cornbread 3rd Place:Marty Manous Band People’s...
by ABS Editor | Jul 22, 2025 | ABS Announcement
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 soulmate but also the heart of the Klein family and a beloved member of our ABS family –...
by ABS Editor | Jul 21, 2025 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
The family of Sean Costello has shared with the Atlanta Blues Society a wonderful tribute to Sean. The Vice President of Products for Gibson in Nashville has procured Sean’s iconic guitar, the 1953 Les Paul Gold Top. The guitar will be installed the weekend of August...