by ABS Editor | Sep 10, 2025 | Blues News
The Blues Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2026 Keeping the Blues Alive Awards Each year, the Blues Foundation presents the Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards to individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the Blues world....
by ABS Editor | Jul 1, 2025 | ABS Announcement, ABS Meetings, Blues News
The 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge RESULTS Solo/Duo – 1st Place: Scott Low (going to Memphis) 2nd Place – Power of 2 Band – 1st Place: Blue Velvet Atlanta (Going to Memphis) 2nd Place – Cornbread 3rd Place:Marty Manous Band People’s...
by ABS Editor | Jul 1, 2025 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
The family of Sean Costello has shared with the Atlanta Blues Society a wonderful tribute to Sean. The Vice President of Products for Gibson in Nashville has procured Sean’s iconic guitar, the 1953 Les Paul Gold Top. The guitar will be installed the weekend of August...
by ABS Editor | Apr 25, 2025 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
2025 Breezefest is a Wrap! Breezefest 2025 at Northside Tavern on June 27th and 28th was a complete success. It was two days of Blues from 18 local Atlanta bands that rocked the roof at Northside Tavern. The crowd both days were many and they all expressed their...
by ABS Editor | Apr 6, 2025 | ABS Announcement, Blues News, Sponsor Event
New Friend of the ABS Sponsor Blues by Bus Tour”Get on the Bus” The Blues by Bus Tour offers an unforgettable 4-day, 3-night immersive journey through the heart of the Mississippi Delta, the birthplace of blues music. Led by renowned blues artist Dr. Chuck...
by ABS Editor | Feb 1, 2025 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
ReNewed Venue SponsorBlind Willie’s Blues Club Blind Willie’s: An Atlanta Blues Festival Every Week With live Blues concerts five nights a week, Blind Willie’s is like an eternal Atlanta Blues Festival. For nearly 40 years, the good music just keeps...
