by ABS Editor | Aug 22, 2025 | ABS Announcement
Ben Flournoy is a rising star in the blues and soul tradition. With roots deep in the Southern soundscape, Flournoy brings a fiery blend of guitar mastery, gritty vocals, and raw emotional storytelling to the stage. His playing style channels the spirit of the great...
by ABS Editor | Jul 22, 2025 | ABS Announcement
It is with deep sadness that the Atlanta Blues Society shares the passing of Betty Klein. Beloved wife of our President Emeritus, George Klein, Betty was not only his lifetime soulmate but also the heart of the Klein family and a beloved member of our ABS family –...
by ABS Editor | Jul 10, 2025 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
It’s been “a minute” since our Gathering & Jam in February, but – finally – we are sharing some video excerpts, featuring our host band, Mudcat & the Redeemers. Purveyors or Piedmont style blues and roots music, Mudcat is an old friend of the...
by ABS Editor | Jul 9, 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 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...
