by ABS Editor | Jul 7, 2025 | Music Reviews
One Hour Mama The Blues Of Victoria Spivey Nola Blue RecordBy Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © July 2025 On these types of historical tribute releases, more often than not the recording artist never even knew the artist being honored. With Maria and Victoria, that is not the...
by ABS Editor | Jul 7, 2025 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
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 community that are in need. Established in 2010, the Blue Flame Fund was originally...
by ABS Editor | Jul 2, 2025 | ABS Announcement
NEW Musician Sponsor Marty Manous is a soulful vocalist, gifted guitarist, and skilled songwriter. Creating a sound infused with Blues, Rock, and Southern Rock. Inspired by Blues legends and blues/rock guitar heroes. A Marty Manous show pays tribute to the origins of...
by ABS Editor | Jul 1, 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 1, 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...
