by mjd9764 | Aug 1, 2026 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
Atlanta Blues Challenge 2026 Sunday, August 16, 2026, 1pm-8pm* Madlife Stage & Studios 8722 Main St Woodstock, GA 30188 The Atlanta Blues Challenge is a competition to select acts to represent The Atlanta Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in...
by ABS Editor | Jul 30, 2026 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
Rutledge Summer Concert SeriesFriday nights at 7pm, Free Fri, Aug 7, Blue Velvet Atlanta, Blues, 7pmEvent LinkFri, Aug 14, Silver Strings Bluegrass Band, Bluegrass, 7pmEvent LinkFri, Aug 21, String ‘n Bones, Grateful Dead Night, 7pmEvent LinkFri, Aug 28,...
by ABS Editor | Jul 29, 2026 | ABS Announcement, Blues News, Sponsor Event
Monday, September 7th WRFG’s annual Labor Day Blues Barbecue returns on Monday, September 7th with a great lineup of some of the Southeast’s premier blues talent. Two great blues bands will be coming from Nashville: International Blues Challenge and Blues Music Award...
by mjd9764 | Jun 25, 2026 | Blues News
Buddy Guy Launches Buddy Guy 90 Tour After Ninth GRAMMY Victory Tickets On Sale Friday, February 13th at 10 AM Local Time [Chicago, IL] — At nearly 90 years old, Buddy Guy remains a singular force in American music. Fresh offearning his ninth GRAMMY® Award in 2026 for...
by ABS Editor | May 28, 2026 | Blues News
The Atlanta Blues Society extends our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family, friends and fans of Betty Echols Journey, aka Sweet Betty. An Atlanta blues legend (and beyond), Sweet Betty will be forever be missed and her legacy will forever live on. From the...
by ABS Editor | May 19, 2026 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
In April of 2026, the Atlanta Blues Society held their regular monthly Gathering & Jam at the Hunt House in Kennesaw.. Masterful blues entertainment was laid down by Dave Mason & Friends. Here is a 15-minute compilation of...
