International Blues Music - Atlanta Blues Society

New Friend of the ABS: Backyard Bandstand

Jul 1, 2021

Live music aficionado Tammy Meadows was tired of not being able to hear live music during the Covid Pandemic, so she decided that when it was safer, she would have live music in...

In Memoriam: Ike Stubblefield

Jun 27, 2021

We are saddened to share the news of the loss of Ike Stubblefield. Our prayers, thoughts and condolences to his family, fellow musicians, friends and fans. Rest in Peace IkeIn...

New Sponsor: The Magnolia Lounge

Jun 7, 2021

Magnolia Lounge The Magnolia Lounge is an "Upscale Ambiance" bar & restaurant, providing a relaxing evening with friends and a night of dancing with Live DJs, Hookahs, Great...

Capote Family Needs Your Help

May 26, 2021

Dear ABS Member, While watching the GoFundMe campaign for the Carlos Capote Family grow, and seeing the names of the 182 donors, it occurred to me that since our membership grows...

Willie Mitchell Lifetime Artist Award

May 22, 2021

Congratulations to our long-time Musician Sponsor, Lola, for receiving the Willie Mitchell Lifetime Artist Award from the Jus' Blues Music Foundation. Well deserved! Here’s what...

New Musician Sponsor: Hughes Taylor

May 1, 2021

Welcome to our New Musician Sponsor Hughes Taylor Hughes Taylor is an energetic and ambitious blues artist from Macon, Georgia. He is known for his impressive and...

New Friend of the ABS: Simply Awesome

May 1, 2021

Simply Awesome Entertainment…for the Olde School Soul in you! Simply Awesome Entertainment is for the "Olde School Soul" in You. Bringing together like- minded souls that...

Blues & Beyond: Garrett Collins

May 1, 2021

Great article on our ABS Musician Sponsor Garrett CollinsBlues & Beyond: No Looking BackBy Hal Horowitz, Creative Loafing. After weathering the worst year in music, Garrett...

New ABS Gold Sponsor: Carrie’s Corner

Apr 30, 2021

Carrie’s Corner A Private Home Gathering Place with a Mission Carrie's Corner is a private home gathering space with a mission: To support live music by giving music lovers...

Great news for ABS Musician Eddie 9V

Apr 30, 2021

Great news for our ABS Musician Sponsor Eddie 9V Ruf Records is proud to announce the signing of Eddie 9V! Keep an eye out for a new album May 28! All his life,...

Beyond Blues: Born Under a Good Sign

Oct 17, 2020

Great article on our ABS Honorary Lifetime Member William Bell. Beyond Blues: Born Under a Good SignRecent National Heritage Fellow William Bell's well never runs dry.By Hal...

The Northside Tavern Now a Gold Sponsor!

Oct 16, 2020

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,...