by Michael Davis | Oct 27, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
The ABS has selected the CD we will sending to the Blues Foundation for the Best Self-Produced CD Competition. We have chosen the CD put out by Hughes Taylor, Modern Nostalgia. Modern Nostalgia is the 4th studio album from Hughes Taylor and is his best yet. Recorded...
by Michael Davis | Oct 18, 2021 | Blues News
RIP Tom Gray of Delta Moon With a heavy heart and loss for words, I want to let you know that Tom Gray passed away last night at Emory Dekalb Hospital after a long and incredibly brave battle with cancer. Tom and I have been the copilots of Delta Moon for the last 20...
by Michael Davis | Oct 3, 2021 | Blues News, Sponsor Event
The 10th Anniversary of the Bradenton Blues Fest will be held Friday through Sunday, December 3-5, 2021 at LECOM Park and Mattison’s Riverfront Grille in Bradenton, Florida. This year’s lineup: Bobby RushBernard AllisonDawn Tyler WatsonJames ArmstrongJimmy...
by Michael Davis | Sep 14, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
Welcome our new Gold ABS Sponsor venue,Vista Vibes Restaurant in Tucker, GA Vista Vibes Restaurant is a classy, roomy venue that provides great food, drinks, and live music. The menu features Southern inspired classics and chef inspired specialty items. They have a...
by Michael Davis | Aug 31, 2021 | Blues News
For your blues entertainment, we are happy to offer an ongoing series of live music videos, most of which were shot at one of our monthly meetings over the years. Most of these videos are 5-10 minutes long and can also be found on YouTube. This week’s video is...
by Michael Davis | Aug 15, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
The 2021 Atlanta Blues Challenge was held on Sunday, the 29th at Madlife Stage & Studios in Woodstock GA and it was a blast! Solo performers wowed the audience with their skill and focus, and then the bands came out with stunning energy and polished performances....
by Michael Davis | Aug 10, 2021 | ABS Meetings, Blues News
The ABS Gathering & Jam at Blind Willie’s on August 8th, 2021, was big fun for all who attended, The host band was “Missy Flapjack and the Butterworth Blues Band”, and they turned iin a smokin’ set of organ drenched blues. The jammers were...
by Michael Davis | Aug 1, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
We are very pleased to announce that we have a brand new Gold Sponsor, Rocco’s Pub in Jasper, GA, Rocco’s is a Family Friendly Restaurant & Bar with a Party Room, an outside Deck with Fireplace, and a good stage w/ sound & lights and dance...
by Michael Davis | Jul 14, 2021 | 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 Michael Davis | Jul 10, 2021 | Blues News
Get ready for the 2022 Blues Music Awards! All musicians are invited to submit their Blues recordings for consideration. Blues music released between November 1, 2020 and October 31, 2021 is eligible for consideration for a 2022 Blues Music Award...
by Michael Davis | Jul 1, 2021 | Blues News, Sponsor Event
Live music aficionado Tammy Meadows was tired of not being able to hear live music during the Covid Pandemic, so she decided that when it was safer, she would have live music in her own backyard. Hence, the Backyard Bandstand was born. The musicians play on her back...
by Michael Davis | Jun 27, 2021 | Blues News
We are saddened to share the news of the loss of Ike Stubblefield. Our prayers, thoughts and condolences to his family, fellow musicians, friends and fans. Rest in Peace IkeIn Memoriam: Ike StubblefieldPublished on: June 21st, 2021 Hammond B3 virtuoso Ike Stubblefield...
