by ABS Editor | Feb 26, 2026 | Blues News
The Blues Foundation is Excited to share the 47th Annual Blues Music Awards Nominations! Time to Vote! All Blues Foundation Membership Levels are eligible to vote in the BMAs! You must be a current member of The Blues Foundation to vote for the Blues Music Awards....
by mjd9764 | Feb 23, 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 | Jan 12, 2026 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
It is with pain and sadness that we observe the passing of local blues diva, “Lady D” (Doleen Edmondson). Known professionally as Lady D, The Juke Joint Woman, and lovingly celebrated as the Blues Queen, Dolleen never took formal voice lessons. Her love for music...
by ABS Editor | Dec 24, 2025 | Blues News, Sponsor Event
Say hello to the upcoming NEW term at FHS! Check out our largest collection of class offerings yet – nearly 50! From bluegrass to swing, songwriting to stagecraft,Doumbek to Do-Re-Mi, you’ll surely find a perfect fit. Rank beginners to advanced players welcome –...
by ABS Editor | Dec 23, 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 | Dec 21, 2025 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
The Atlanta Blues Society hosted twelve artists (solo/duo and bands) for our 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge, held at Madlife Stage & Studios, back in August. We shot video from three cameras, and have a professional mix of the audio. Each artist gets about a...
