by Michael Davis | Nov 25, 2020 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
Sadly, this year, the ABS will not be having our annual holiday party. One of the most joyous things we do every year at that party is to collect toys (lots and lots of toys!), and present them to the Marines for their Toys for Tots Program. We encourage you to...
by Michael Davis | Nov 11, 2020 | Blues News
Sad News: Gypsy Rose Music is Closed To Gypsy Rose’s customers, supporters, performers, employees & community, Thank you for nearly two years. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and other extenuating circumstances, we have had to shut our doors – effective immediately....
by Michael Davis | Nov 11, 2020 | Blues News
RIP Frank Robinson, Jr., aka”Scrap Iron”March 24, 1951-November 6, 2020 From the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise: It is with Deep Sadness and Sorrow to report that the LRBC Family lost a Major Friend, Colleague and Member this week. Our beloved emcee...
by Michael Davis | Oct 16, 2020 | Blues News, Sponsor Event
The Northside Tavern is Back!We are pleased to announce that they are now a Venue Sponsor of the Atlanta Blues Society Top Ten Dive Bars in America, hole in the wall, live music, cheap drinks Northside Tavern is an Atlanta landmark. Built in the 1940’s as a...
by Michael Davis | Oct 11, 2020 | Blues News, Sponsor Event
CLJ Media Corp presents Blues Old School TV Network, BOS TVYour Home for Blues and Old School TV Programs CLJ Media Corp has partnered up with Wireless1Apps.com to bring you this newly launched network on Roku & Amazon Firestick. Will soon be offering...
by Michael Davis | Sep 30, 2020 | Blues News
President and CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia and former Executive Director of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Patricia Wilson Aden named new President & CEO of The Blues Foundation The Blues Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of...
by Michael Davis | Sep 10, 2020 | Blues News, Sponsor Event
Social Media AI Technology is Getting Tougher on Copyright Infringement With the shutdown of the gig economy due to Covid 19 many musicians have moved to Live Stream platforms like Facebook, Youtube, Instagram and Twitch to get their music out. At the same time the...
by Michael Davis | Aug 26, 2020 | Blues News, Sponsor Event
Blind Willie’s re-opens FRIDAY, August 28, at 7pm. For now, we are only open three days a week: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We look forward to welcoming you back to our club – a staple of the Atlanta Blues Music scene.The number of patrons will be limited in...
by Michael Davis | Jul 29, 2020 | Blues News
Time is running out to Save our Stages The mission of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent live music venues and promoters throughout the United States. This is our final push to Congress and there...
by Michael Davis | Jun 28, 2020 | ABS Meetings, Blues News
Here’s a little something to keep you entertained while you shelter… We are going to start posting legacy videos of Atlanta blues artists, some shot at our Atlanta Blue Challenges over the years, and some from our monthly meetings. Some will be in the 5-10 minute...
by Michael Davis | Jun 27, 2020 | 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 | Jun 26, 2020 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
Welcome to our new Friend of the ABS, “Live Music Daily”We write what we see. Live Music Daily is a hybrid music news website that combines the interactive aspects of a music blog with traditional high quality news content. Our website immerses users in the live music...
