Blues News
International Blues Challenge 2026
IBC will be held January 13-17, 2026, on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee! The International Blues Challenge represents the worldwide search for blues bands and solo/duo blues...
2026 Keeping the Blues Alive Awards
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...
New Gold Sponsor – Napoleon’s
Napoleon’sGreat Food & Ale A cool spot for hanging out with family & friends, where we aim to be our best selves! We have delicious food and fun live entertainment in a...
Rest In Peace – Betty Klein
It is with deep sadness that the Atlanta Blues Society shares the passing of Betty Klein. Beloved wife of our President Emeritus, George Klein, Betty was not only his lifetime...
New Musician – Ben Flournoy
Ben Flournoy is a rising star in the blues and soul tradition. With roots deep in the Southern soundscape, Flournoy brings a fiery blend of guitar mastery, gritty vocals, and raw...
New “Friend” – The Jazz Forum Plus
New Friend of the ABS - The Jazz Forum Plus“Music is the Message” The Jazz Forum Plus is an online “music channel” (a group of regular, periodic podcasts) that is accessible to...
Lynne Couch Benefit Recap
We have had another successful Benefit Concert (Our 5th) raising almost $2,600 for Music Education and Musicians in Need. I want to first thank everyone who came, bought tickets,...
Musician Sponsor: Marty Manous
NEW Musician Sponsor Marty Manous is a soulful vocalist, gifted guitarist, and skilled songwriter. Creating a sound infused with Blues, Rock, and Southern Rock. Inspired by Blues...
2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge!
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...
A Tribute to Sean Costello
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...
BreezeFest 2025 – June 27 & 28
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...
New Friend of the ABS Sponsor
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...
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