Gerald McClendon

Gerald McClendon

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...
Rest In Peace – Betty Klein

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 soulmate but also the heart of the Klein family and a beloved member of our ABS family –...
The ABS Video of The Month

The ABS Video of The Month

It’s been “a minute” since our Gathering & Jam in February, but – finally – we are sharing some video excerpts, featuring our host band, Mudcat & the Redeemers. Purveyors or Piedmont style blues and roots music, Mudcat is an old friend of the...
New “Friend” – The Jazz Forum Plus

New “Friend” – The Jazz Forum Plus

New Friend of the ABS – The Jazz Forum Plus“Music is the Message” The Jazz Forum Plus is an online “music channel” (a group of regular, periodic podcasts) that is accessible to anyone with internet access through a PC or a cellphone. Mixcloud, a service...
Frank Hamilton School

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 Do-Re-Mi, you’ll surely find a perfect fit. Rank beginners to advanced players welcome –...