Calendar

Live Blues Music in the Greater Atlanta Area

Welcome to the Calendar for upcoming Live Blues music events in Atlanta and the surrounding area in Georgia. The most complete listing of regional live Blues music on the web!  Scroll down for Club ads, Sponsor Listings and Daily Listings.

ABS Meeting May 19
Sue Foley at Eddie's Attic
Sue Foley at Eddie's Attic
Carrie's Corner
Simply Awesome Entertainment
AMERF

 

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