Saturday, November 1 — Legendary Cuban drummer and percussionist Calixto Oviedo, a driving force in modern Latin jazz and the pioneer of the explosive “Timba” sound, brings his world-class rhythm […]

Sunday, November 2 — Bluesman Freddy B, known for his rich baritone and Chicago-born soul, honors two giants of American music, Johnnie Taylor and Lou Rawls, in a special tribute […]

Friday, October 24 — Rising guitarist, composer, and educator Bill Hart brings his world-renowned International Jazz Fusion Band to The Velvet Note for an electrifying night of rhythm, rock, and […]

Saturday, October 25 — Grammy-nominated songwriter and veteran saxophonist Reggie Hines returns to The Velvet Note for an evening of soulful, genre-blending music forged by decades of work with R&B […]

Sunday, October 26 — Drummer Arthur Johnson leads Soulful Experience in a night of authentic blues, R&B, and jazz-infused grooves, anchored by decades of history performing with legendary artists. The […]

Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18 — Legendary trumpeter Longineu Parsons II brings his soulful horn and master-level storytelling to The Velvet Note for an intimate, two-night run that […]

Saturday, September 20th – The Soda City Brass Band brings the party to The Velvet Note with two high-energy sets that fuse second-line tradition with gritty, modern groove. Expect tradition. […]

Friday, August 22 – A two-show, intimate celebration of timeless duets—soul, jazz, and R&B—starring American Idol’s LaToya London with Atlanta’s Eric Moore. “Timeless: A Soulful Evening of Classic Duets” brings […]

Friday, August 15 and 29 – Singer/songwriter Tony Hightower returns to The Velvet Note for an evening that slips effortlessly from velvet croon to swing and soul—exactly the kind of […]