by ABS Editor | Jul 8, 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 5, 2025 | ABS Announcement
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...
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...
by ABS Editor | Apr 25, 2025 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
2025 Breezefest is a Wrap! Breezefest 2025 at Northside Tavern on June 27th and 28th was a complete success. It was two days of Blues from 18 local Atlanta bands that rocked the roof at Northside Tavern. The crowd both days were many and they all expressed their...
