by ABS Editor | Jun 1, 2023 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
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...
by ABS Editor | Jun 1, 2023 | Blues News
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...
by ABS Editor | May 24, 2023 | Blues News
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...
by ABS Editor | Mar 28, 2023 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
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...
by ABS Editor | Mar 8, 2023 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
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...
by ABS Editor | Oct 29, 2022 | Blues News
The Blues Foundation announcesThe Keeping the Blues Alive Award Recipients Each year, The Blues Foundation presents the Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Blues world. The Blues...