by ABS Editor | Jan 21, 2026 | ABS Announcement, ABS Meetings
ABS Gathering & Jam & Annual Meeting Sunday, February 15, 2026, 3pm-6pm Blind Willie’s Blues Club 828 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA Featuring host band: The Let it Rip Band Our next Gathering & Jam will also be our official Annual Meeting and will...
by ABS Editor | Jan 13, 2026 | Music Reviews
Yates McKendreeNeed To Know Qualified RecordsPublicity: Blind RaccoonBy Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © August 2025 Need To Know is the second release from Yates McKendree – the 23 year old with a resume and experience that many veterans of any genre might envy. As...
by ABS Editor | Jan 12, 2026 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
It is with pain and sadness that we observe the passing of local blues diva, “Lady D” (Doleen Edmondson). Known professionally as Lady D, The Juke Joint Woman, and lovingly celebrated as the Blues Queen, Dolleen never took formal voice lessons. Her love for music...
by ABS Editor | Jan 10, 2026 | ABS Announcement
Your Atlanta Blues Society (ABS) is excited to announce upcoming elections for the ABS Board of Directors! Nominations are open to all ABS members (active for at least 1 year) who most importantly have the passion, time and dedication to lead and support our mission...
by ABS Editor | Jan 7, 2026 | ABS Announcement
Rachel Johnson & Backroad Blues New Musician Sponsor Emerging in 2025 from Atlanta, Georgia USA, Rachel Johnson & Backroad Blues blends blues into a genre-defying sound. They deliver authentic backroad blues with soul, grit, and energy. Every performance is...
