Calendar
Live Blues Music in the Greater Atlanta Area
Save the Date:
Saturday, May 18, 2024: Roswell Music Festival, Roswell, GA, 1-10pm
Saturday, May 18, 2024: Historic Zion Church Blues Festival, Talbotton, GA, 11am-6pm
Sunday, May 19, 2024: ABS Monthly Gathering & Jam at Cajun Blues, Chamblee, 3-6pm, feat. Sawgrass Blues Band
Saturday, Jun 15, 2024: Bluesberry & Beer Festival, Betty Mauldin Park, Norcross, 3-10pm
Upcoming Sponsor Shows:
Tripp & the Breakers:
Weds, May 15, Blind Willie’s, Atlanta, 8:30pm, $5
Sat, May 18, Olde Courthouse Tavern, Fayetteville, 8:30pm
Dani Mac & Company:
Thurs, May 16, Will Henry’s Tavern Sugarloaf, Lawrenceville, 8pm
Fri, May 17, Dillons, Lawrenceville, 9pm
Sat, May 18, Winder Moose Lodge, Winder, 6:30pm
Mon, May 20, Host for Blues Jam at Will Henry’s Tavern Rockbridge, Stone Mountain, 8pm
Hughes Taylor Band:
Fri, May 17, Grant’s Lounge, Macon, 8pm
Sat, May 18, Canopy + the Roots, Dahlonega, 7:30pm
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 7-10pm, Free:
Acoustic Open Mic w/ Bill Sheffield at Cajun Blues, Chamblee – Acoustic open mic w/ the one and only Bill Sheffield. Come on out and join us and enjoy great seafood and drinks from the full bar!
https://www.facebook.com/cajunblues1
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 7-10pm:
The Piedmont Playboys at Fat Matt’s, Atlanta
https://www.facebook.com/events/1827403997720578/1827404001053911
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 8pm:
Wednesday Night Open Mic with Mike Drumz at MoonShadow Tavern, Tucker
https://www.facebook.com/events/630709681862353/630709685195686/
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 7-10pm, Free:
Sunset Blues Jam at Cajun Blues, Chamblee – This jam is always awesome and a great time! Musicians bring your instruments to play, full backline provided. Lots of great seafood, cocktails, and dancin’!
https://www.facebook.com/events/402929235614506
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 7-9pm:
Peadboy’s One Stop Showcase w/ Special Guest at The Green Room, Mableton
https://www.facebook.com/events/743144681085723
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 10pm, Free:
The Garrett Collins Project at Northside Tavern, Atlanta
https://www.facebook.com/TheGarrettCollinsProject
Friday, May 17, 2024, 8pm:
Way Back Band at Elks Club, Tucker
https://www.facebook.com/waybackbandtrio
Friday, May 17, 2024, 8pm:
Fredfest w/ Mudcat at Fat Matt’s, Atlanta
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fredfest-24-with-mudcat-at-fat-matts-rib-shack-tickets-900585173497
Friday, May 17, 2024, 8:30pm:
Five Long Years at Will Henry’s Tavern, Monroe
https://www.facebook.com/events/7578801918844129
Friday, May 17, 2024, 7-10pm:
Roger “Hurricane” Wilson at Cajun Blues
https://www.facebook.com/events/1180421643301278
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 11am-6pm, $20:
Historic Zion Church Blues Festival, Talbotton, Georgia – Featuring Jontavious Willis, Jay Hopp, Neal Lucas & more
https://tickets.thelocalcolumbus.com/events/zion-church-blues-festival-5-18-2024
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 5pm:
Andy Johnson’s Roofdog play Lily Fest at Flint River, Thomaston
https://www.facebook.com/andyjohnsongeorgiamusic
Saturday May 18, 2024, 2pm:
Blind Jive at Virginia/Highland Porchfest, Atlanta
https://www.facebook.com/events/1157728958895535
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 5-8pm:
Blue Velvet Atlanta at Feathers Edge Vineyards, Ball Ground
https://www.facebook.com/BlueVelvetAtlanta
Saturday May 18, 2024, 7pm:
Skyler Saufley & the 99th Degree at The Moon Theatre, Buena Vista, $10-$20, $5 more at the door.
https://www.facebook.com/events/644489901218265
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 8pm:
Funky Bluester at Tin Roof Cantina, Atlanta
https://www.facebook.com/events/1754683268372940
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 3-6pm:
ABS Gathering & Jam w/ host band Sawgrass Blues Band at Cajun Blues, Chamblee – Raffles, Members Jam, Smoke-Free, all ages, No cover charge.
https://www.facebook.com/events/921013039760886
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 4-7pm:
Atlanta Cajun Zydeco Association DJ Dance at Mega Event Hall, Norcross
https://www.facebook.com/events/471130322016962
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 8pm:
Touring Artist Alert!
The Allman Betts Band at Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta, $50 GA; $62 Reserved Seating Balcony
https://www.facebook.com/events/874154647782896
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 9pm:
Ross Pead w/ Uncle Sugar at Northside Tavern, Atlanta
http://northsidetavern.com
Monday, May 20, 2024, 8pm, Free:
Blues Monday Jam at Will Henry’s Tavern, Stone Mountain
https://www.facebook.com/events/1561190441348399
Monday, May 20, 2024, 10pm, Free:
NST Jam w/ Lola’s Gang at Northside Tavern
http://northsidetavern.com
DAILY LISTINGS:
Tuesday, May 14
Music on the Patio, 6-9pm (Open Mic) – MadLife Patio, Woodstock
Remember We Die, 7:30pm – MadLife, Woodstock
The Vagabonds, 10pm – Northside Tavern, Atlanta
Wednesday, May 15
Pink Lemonade Series, Michael Middlebrooks Untouchables, 12pm – Pink Lion Jazz Club, Stonecrest
Music on the Patio, 6-9pm (Open Mic)- MadLife Patio, Woodstock
Acoustic Open Mic w/ Bill Sheffield, 7pm – Cajun Blues, Chamblee
Piedmont Playboys, 7pm – Fat Matt’s, Atlanta
Simple Dreams, Linda Ronstadt Tribute, 7:30pm – MadLife, Woodstock
Wednesday Night Jam, 8pm – MoonShadow Tavern, Tucker
Tripp & the Breakers, 8:30pm – Blind Willie’s, VA Highlands, Atlanta
Ronnie Bullock, 10pm – Northside Tavern, Atlanta
Thursday, May 16
Music on the Patio, 5:30-9pm – MadLife Patio, Woodstock
Sunset Blues Jam, 7-10pm – Cajun Blues, Chamblee
Nate Nelson, 7pm – Fat Matt’s, Atlanta
Ross Pead, Peadboy’s One Stop Showcase, 7pm – The Green Room, Mableton
On the Border, Eagles Tribute, 2 shows, 7:30pm & 9:30pm – MadLife, Woodstock
Stoney Brooks, 8:30pm – Blind Willie’s, VA Highlands, Atlanta
The Garrett Collins Project, 10pm – Northside Tavern, Atlanta
Friday, May 17
Music on the Patio, 5-11pm – MadLife Patio, Woodstock
Trouble Tones, 7pm – Cajun Blues, Chamblee
Katie Needham, 7pm – The Green Room, Mableton
The Garrett Collins Project, 7pm – Tunes by the Tracks, Stone Mountain
On the Border, Eagles Tribute, 2 shows, 7:30pm & 10pm – MadLife, Woodstock
Cotter Hill, 7:30pm – Rootstock, Woodstock
Way Back Band, 8pm – Elks Club, Tucker
Fredfest 24 w/ Mudcat, 8pm – Fat Matt’s, Atlanta
Hughes Taylor Band, Album Release Party, 8pm – Grant’s Lounge, Macon
Five Long Years, 8:30pm – Will Henry’s Tavern, Monroe
Dani Mac & Company, 9pm – Dillons, Lawrenceville
George Hughley, 9pm – Blind Willie’s, VA Highlands, Atlanta
Stoney Brooks, 10pm – Northside Tavern, Atlanta
Saturday, May 18
Music on the Patio, 11am-11pm – MadLife Patio, Woodstock
Historic Zion Church Blues Festival, w/ Jontavious Willis, 11am-6pm – Talbotton
Roswell Music Festival, 1pm – Historic Downtown Roswell
Blind Jive, 2pm – Virginia/Highland Porchfest, Atlanta
Blue Velvet Atlanta, 5pm – Feathers Edge Vinyard, Ball Ground
Dani Mac & Company, 6:30pm – Winder Moose Lounge, Winder
Chester Lethers, 7pm – Cajun Blues, Chamblee
Ms. Gabi’s Recital, 7pm – The Green Room, Mableton
Them Mixon Boys, 7pm – Lakeside Lounge, Kennesaw
Willie & Waylon Tribute, 7pm; ‘84, Van Halen Tribute, 10pm – MadLife, Woodstock
Skyler Saufley & the 99th Degree, 7pm – The Moon Theatre, Buena Vista
Chance Bush, 7:30pm – Rootstock, Woodstock
Hughes Taylor Band, Album Release Party, 8pm – Canopy & the Roots, Dahlonega
Fatback Deluxe, 8pm – Fat Matt’s, Atlanta
Funky Bluester, 8pm – Tin Roof Cantina, Atlanta
Marvelous Marvin Presents, Tripp & the Breakers, 8:30pm – Olde Courthouse Tavern, Fayetteville
Cody Matlock, 9pm – Blind Willie’s, VA Highlands, Atlanta
Lou’s Blues Review, 10pm – Northside Tavern, Atlanta
Sunday, May 19
ABS Gathering & Jam w/ Sawgrass Blues Band, 3-6pm – Cajun Blues, Chamblee
Music on the Patio, 11am-8pm – MadLife Patio, Woodstock
Jazzy Brunch w/ Kassis, 11:30am – Rootstock, Woodstock
Paul Knowles Open Jam, 2pm – The Green Room, Mableton
Rough Draft Duo, 4pm – Fat Matt’s, Atlanta
The Olivia Show, Olivia Newton John Tribute, 4pm – MadLife, Woodstock
ACZA DJ Dance Party, 4pm – Mega Event Hall, Norcross
Music for Mike, a Benefit Concert for Mike Lowry, 5pm – Tin Roof Cantina, Atlanta
Tanglewood Tonic, 6:30pm – Blind Willie’s, VA Highlands, Atlanta
The Allman Betts Band, 8pm – Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta
Southern Soul Sunday, 8pm – Magnolia Lounge, Forest Park
Uncle Sugar, 9pm – Northside Tavern, Atlanta
Upcoming…
Monday, May 20
tba, 8pm – MoonShadow Tavern, Tucker
Blues Monday Jam, 8pm – Will Henry’s Tavern, Stone Mountain
NST Jam w/ Lola’s Gang, 10pm– Northside Tavern, Atlanta
Tuesday, May 21
Music on the Patio, 6-9pm (Open Mic) – MadLife Patio, Woodstock
Undiscovered Artist Showcase, 7:30pm – MadLife, Woodstock
The Vagabonds, 10pm – Northside Tavern, Atlanta
Wednesday, May 22
Pink Lemonade Series, tba, 12pm – Pink Lion Jazz Club, Stonecrest
Kids Karaoke, Our Giving Garden, 5pm – The Green Room, Mableton
Music on the Patio, 6-9pm (Open Mic)- MadLife Patio, Woodstock
Acoustic Open Mic w/ Bill Sheffield, 7pm – Cajun Blues, Chamblee
Piedmont Playboys, 7pm – Fat Matt’s, Atlanta
TimeMyst, 8pm – MadLife, Woodstock
Wednesday Night Jam, 8pm – MoonShadow Tavern, Tucker
William Reed & the Juke Joint Dukes, 8:30pm – Blind Willie’s, VA Highlands, Atlanta
Ronnie Bullock, 10pm – Northside Tavern, Atlanta
Online Music Resources
There are a lot of places where you can find ways to see live music, video, and support musicians. Here are a few that we have found that seem legit:
Facebook Blues Society,
featuring national touring acts & Local acts
Country Blues QuaranTunes,
featuring national touring acts & Local acts
Nugs.net
Featuring National Touring acts (not all Blues)
Relix Live
Featuring National Touring acts (not all Blues)
Jambase Livestreams
Featuring National Touring acts (not all Blues):
Entertainment/Service Industry Relief Fund Music Series
Featuring original music from local acts:
Stageit
Local & National Touring Acts