Events

SHOWTIME: Doors open at 7pm. Music from 7:30pm – 10pm. The Atlanta area’s only fully-invitational blues jam session kicks off this month at The Velvet Note! The killah house band is comprised of blues band leaders from across the wide, all performing together and tearin’ it up. This is pre-workweek pick-me-up you’ve been waiting and […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our house band, including host Nijah Poteat! Come out and […]

7:30pm and 9:30pm Showtimes. A PASSIONATE PIANIST; SPECIALIZING IN JAZZ, FUNK, R&B, COMPOSITION, AND FILM SCORING. Sammy Hanson is a jazz pianist and has been playing piano for 16 years. He is currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Jazz Performance at Florida State University. Sammy has been performing in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area, and Tallahassee. […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Louis Heriveaux is the first-call pianist for many notable musicians such as Jimmy Heath and Ralph Peterson, to name a few. After being impressed by Louis’ musical integrity in his approach to Jazz piano, Donald Brown immediately called Kenny Garrett, and referred Louis to him, for upcoming, gigs. Louis has appeared […]

SHOWTIME: Doors open at 7pm. Music from 7:30pm – 10pm. The Atlanta area’s only fully-invitational blues jam session kicks off this month at The Velvet Note! The killah house band is comprised of blues band leaders from across the wide, all performing together and tearin’ it up. This is pre-workweek pick-me-up you’ve been waiting and […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Joe Waters is a multitalented musician out of Dayton, Ohio who plays blues, funk, folk and Americana music. Joe is a singer and a songwriter. He writes original music and her lso pays homage to original blues artist by signing old blues standards and deep cuts. His love […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. With 8 critically acclaimed albums and 3 GRAMMY nominations, vocalist Kate McGarry is recognized as a jazz artist who brings authenticity and vitality to every song regardless of genre. The Wall St. Journal calls her music, “austere and elegant, an exceptionally appealing blend of folk and jazz.” The New York Times […]

Award-winning singer and actress Toni Byrd pays delivers an unforgettable performance in remembrance of GRAMMY-Winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack, who passed away on February 24, 2025. Fans and admirers join us for this iconic artist's work, beautifully translated by Toni and her band. Laugh, cry, sing along....join us for a musical remembrance of Roberta […]