New Musician Sponsor, Alec James

New Musician Sponsor, Alec James

Alec James & the Blues Caravan
Alec James is a soulful and fiery guitar player who spent years playing the blues clubs in Connecticut and St. Louis with notable blues artists in the area. His journey in the blues took him to Atlanta about 10 years ago where he has...
The ABS Video of The Month

The ABS Video of The Month

Since we are fast approaching the 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge (Sunday, August 10), we thought it might be a good time to look back on some of the memorable moments from the 2024 Challenge.Because we had 12 acts in 2024, even a compilation of brief excerpts would run...
Lynne Couch Benefit

Lynne Couch Benefit

Ron Rubel presents The 5th Annual Lynne Couch Blues Benefit Saturday, September 20, 2025, 3pm-9pm at The Gardens of Kennesaw Mountain (Hunt House), Marietta $20 advanced. $25 at the Gate The 5th Annual Lynne Couch Benefit is set for September 20, 2025, once again at...
The ABS Blue Flame Fund

The ABS Blue Flame Fund

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...
New Sponsor: Let it Rip Records

New Sponsor: Let it Rip Records

Let it Rip Records is an American record company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.  Michael C. Reid is the CEO of the company and brings his expertise as a musician, record executive, A&R representative, record producer, and promoter.  The company, established in...