by Michael Davis | Oct 27, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
The ABS has selected the CD we will sending to the Blues Foundation for the Best Self-Produced CD Competition. We have chosen the CD put out by Hughes Taylor, Modern Nostalgia. Modern Nostalgia is the 4th studio album from Hughes Taylor and is his best yet. Recorded...
by Michael Davis | Sep 14, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
Welcome our new Gold ABS Sponsor venue,Vista Vibes Restaurant in Tucker, GA Vista Vibes Restaurant is a classy, roomy venue that provides great food, drinks, and live music. The menu features Southern inspired classics and chef inspired specialty items. They have a...
by Michael Davis | Sep 2, 2021 | ABS Announcement
Crest Pointe Entertainment GroupNever underestimate the power of a live show Crest Pointe Entertainment Group is an award-winning business specializing in the management, promotion, and booking of bands and artists. “Show up and perform, we take care of the rest”. We...
by Michael Davis | Aug 15, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
The 2021 Atlanta Blues Challenge was held on Sunday, the 29th at Madlife Stage & Studios in Woodstock GA and it was a blast! Solo performers wowed the audience with their skill and focus, and then the bands came out with stunning energy and polished performances....
by Michael Davis | Aug 1, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
We are very pleased to announce that we have a brand new Gold Sponsor, Rocco’s Pub in Jasper, GA, Rocco’s is a Family Friendly Restaurant & Bar with a Party Room, an outside Deck with Fireplace, and a good stage w/ sound & lights and dance...
by Michael Davis | Jul 14, 2021 | 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 Michael Davis | Jun 7, 2021 | ABS Announcement
Magnolia Lounge The Magnolia Lounge is an “Upscale Ambiance” bar & restaurant, providing a relaxing evening with friends and a night of dancing with Live DJs, Hookahs, Great Food, and lots of fun! They also have a great stage and a great space for live...
by Michael Davis | May 1, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Sponsor Event
Welcome to our New Musician Sponsor Hughes Taylor Hughes Taylor is an energetic and ambitious blues artist from Macon, Georgia. He is known for his impressive and accomplished guitar playing and unique electric style that infuses traditional blues roots with...
by Michael Davis | May 1, 2021 | ABS Announcement
Simply Awesome Entertainment…for the Olde School Soul in you! Simply Awesome Entertainment is for the “Olde School Soul” in You. Bringing together like- minded souls that appreciate Simply Awesome Entertainment for their listening ear in an environment of...
by Michael Davis | May 1, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
Great article on our ABS Musician Sponsor Garrett CollinsBlues & Beyond: No Looking BackBy Hal Horowitz, Creative Loafing. After weathering the worst year in music, Garrett Collins prepares for his next act. Collins, who grew up in a musical family, discovered the...
by Michael Davis | Apr 30, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
Carrie’s Corner A Private Home Gathering Place with a Mission Carrie’s Corner is a private home gathering space with a mission: To support live music by giving music lovers (and newbies) a different, more intimate way to experience musical performances and...
by Michael Davis | Mar 4, 2021 | ABS Announcement
2020 has been a bust from the get-go. So many of us are hurting — either unemployed, working on reduced pay or hours, not having gigs to play or venues at which to play them, or not having enough customers at our businesses — if we’ve been lucky...
