Atlanta Blues Challenge 2023

Atlanta Blues Challenge 2023

Sunday, August 20, 2023MadLife Stage & Studios, Woodstock The Atlanta Blues Society’s Atlanta Blues Challenge took place on Sunday, August 20th, and it was a truly impressive day. A more detailed write-up will appear here shortly. Winner of the People’s...
Georgia Stars of the Blues

Georgia Stars of the Blues

In making a revision to the graphics on the front of the ABS t-shirt a few years back, the thought was – since we were the only Blues Society in Georgia – to research how many Blues players were born in Georgia and no longer with us. Unfortunately it seemed the...
RIP Ron Donald, The Blues Doctor

RIP Ron Donald, The Blues Doctor

RIP Ron Donald, aka The Blues Doctor1949-2023 We’re deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Ron Donald also known as The Blues Doctor. Ron was one of the Good Morning Blues airshifters on WRFG and he hosted the Friday morning show from 6-8am. He...
Bluesberry & Beer Festival

Bluesberry & Beer Festival

Bluesberry & Beer FestivalSaturday, June 24, 2023, 3pm-10pmBetty Mauldin Park, Norcross, GA Come get your ‘blue’ fix at the Bluesberry Beer & Music Festival hosted by the City of Norcross on Saturday, June 24 from 3:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Betty...
BREEZE FEST 2023, Recap

BREEZE FEST 2023, Recap

BreezeFest ’23 a Hit! Well, well, well, if you missed this years BreezeFest, you missed one heck of a Bluesapaloosa! The Northside Tavern rocked from 6pm Friday ’til Midnight Sunday, with performances by 22 of your favorite local bands. Friday and Saturday were packed...
Our 2023 Honorary Lifetime Member

Our 2023 Honorary Lifetime Member

Diane Durrett is Our 2023 Honorary Lifetime Member Internationally recognized as a singer/songwriter and producer, Diane is always rocking the house with her distinctive vibrato, she can belt gut-bucket blues with the best of them. She proves it again with her 2021...