by ABS Editor | Jul 6, 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 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 3, 2025 | ABS Announcement, Sponsor Event
We have had another successful Benefit Concert (Our 5th) raising almost $2,600 for Music Education and Musicians in Need. I want to first thank everyone who came, bought tickets, bought raffle tickets (the Big Green Egg was won by Adrienne Smith), bid on the silent...
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...
