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 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...
by ABS Editor | Jan 6, 2026 | ABS Announcement
Please welcome a new Friend of the ABS, Bridger Law Group of Peachtree Corners. If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries and losses you suffered. Bridger Law Group can help file a...
by ABS Editor | Jan 5, 2026 | ABS Announcement
The Atlanta Blues Society presents George & Betty Klein Celebration of Life at Blind Willie’s, 828 N Highland Ave, NE, Atlanta, Due to impending weekend weather, and in favor of keeping everyone safe,the family has officially opted to postpone the...
by ABS Editor | Jan 4, 2026 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
The Atlanta Blues Society hosted twelve artists (solo/duo and bands) for our 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge, held at Madlife Stage & Studios, back in August. We shot video from three cameras, and have a professional mix of the audio. Each artist gets about a...
by ABS Editor | Nov 30, 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...
