by ABS Editor | Jun 30, 2026 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
Rutledge Summer Concert SeriesFriday nights at 7pm, Free Fri, July 10, Doug Deluxe & the Rodeo Clowns, Western Swing, 7pmEvent LinkFri, July 17, New Apostles of Bluegrass, Bluegrass, 7pmEvent LinkFri, July 24, Justin Kennedy Band, Country, 7pmEvent LinkFri, July...
by mjd9764 | Jun 25, 2026 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
Atlanta Blues Challenge 2026 Sunday, August 16, 2026, 1pm-8pm* Madlife Stage & Studios 8722 Main St Woodstock, GA 30188 Now Taking Applications! NEW Entry Deadline: Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 11:00 PM To give musicians additional time to complete their applications...
by mjd9764 | Jun 16, 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 1, 2026 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
In March of 2026, the Atlanta Blues Society held their regular monthly Gathering & Jam at the Green Room Restaurant in Mableton. Rockin’ blues entertainment was ably provided by Rachel Johnson & Backroad Blues, with our old friend Marvin Manahey on bass....
by ABS Editor | Mar 18, 2026 | ABS Announcement, Blues News, Sponsor Event
The annual celebration of the life of Carlos Capote, founder of the legendary Breeze Kings, was a non-stop cavalcade of some of the finest blues bands ever assembled in Atlanta, holding forth at the legendary Northside Tavern, April 24 & 25. Stay tuned to this...
