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. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring […]
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. A Velvet Note Exclusive: Jazz singer Nancy Wilson, a three-time Grammy Award-winner, already knew she would be a singer by the time she was four years old, and developed her talent by singing in the church choir. Her records were successful, and Capitol issued five Nancy Wilson albums […]
SHOWTIMES: 6pm and 8pm. The Velvet Note features Vince Guaraldi's composition of the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas. This year, the music is arranged and directed by pianist William Green. You and your family will be delighted as Mr. Green leads an all-star cast of singers and instrumentalists through the music of this iconic […]
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. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. A Blues brother with soul running through his veins, Red is a passionate artist trailblazing through life on his own path to success. Originally From Douglasville, GA , Red’s true origin story lies in the Gospel music ringing through Calvary Baptist Church in rural Madison, GA. Adept and inherently talented from […]
‘ And she looks like a piece of cake walking’ Jimmy Burns – Legendary Blues Guitarist ' Mississippi gives birth to Red Sugar Blues. Real talk. Real love. Castro Coleman - Mr. Sipp Mississippi Blues Child ' ‘Red Sugar Blues hits the stage runnin' and just doesn’t stop’ Mick Kolassa - Taylor Made Blues Band […]
ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00pm. Kimi Tortuga is a versatile and international singer-songwriter based in the greater Tampa Bay Area (Florida, USA). She began her musical journey with the piano at just 5 years old, which was quickly followed by her interest in the clarinet and other wind instruments at age 12. At age 21, Kimi […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 10:00pm. It’s a new year, and what could be better than great live music, food, spirits and company in the warmth and comfort of a beautiful living room? The Velvet Note welcomes you to our annual New Year’s eve gala! This yeThear’s festivities star singing stars Myrna Clayton and Wali Ali, with […]
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. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. "For one person or one thousand, my performance remains passionate." Michael K. is a guitarist and singer performing in the Metro-atlanta area for 5 years. A native New Yorker, he co-owns a live sound and studio production company, as well as leadership of his own versatile band. Michael K performs a […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Louis 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 as […]
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. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring […]
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. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. New York-born Trumpeter and Bandleader Andre Bernard leads the Groove Therapy Band in a performance of some of the greatest 'old school" R&B hits of all time, authored by Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind and Fire and many more. Get ready to move to the groove and have a great […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. To Atlanta audiophiles, Chris's best known for his force as an arranger and Musical Director for multiple prominent celebrity artists. Chris has work as a leader and as a follower. From working side by side on shows containing some of the best musicians in the business, including two of the nation's […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Bonafide, exceptional, phenomenal, special, rare, vocal extraordinaire are all words that people regularly use to describe the musical talent of Leonard Julien, III. Leonard is a true rhythm and blues, soul singer. He is considered a seasoned veteran at his craft and has made quite a name for himself, locally and […]
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Please join us for our 2025 Velvet Note Fundraiser, starring The Ray Howard Band's Tribute to Earth, Wind and Fire! Over the past several months, many of you have asked how you can help. This is your opportunity to help us ensure that we can continue to bring great music to you […]
SHOWTIME: Doors open at 7pm. Music from 8pm - 11pm. 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 the mid-week pick-me-up you've been waiting […]
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. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Nijah Poteat is a professional singer-songwriter based in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally from North Carolina, she studied music and creative writing at the UNC Chapel Hill, class of 2024. Her love for singing and the arts is a family inheritance, passed down from her mother. She considers her influences to be gospel, […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Renowned first for the hard bop approach of his trumpet, Gransden’s masterful singing talent has been compared to that of the iconic singer/trumpeter Chet Baker. This quartet performance focuses on The Great American Songbook and Joe’s seductive, commanding, baritone voice that fills the air as magically as his trumpet sounds and arrangements, and […]
SHOWTIME: Doors open at 7pm. Music from 7:30pm - 10:30pm. 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 the mid-week pick-me-up you've been waiting […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Join The Velvet Note in celebrating William Green's 65th birthday and the release of his new single entitled "Good To Go" on Friday February 7th and Saturday February 8th for 2 shows each night at 7:30 and 9:30 pm. This weekend of magical music will feature soul and jazz original songs from William Green's repertoire that […]
ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Get a jump on Valentines Day! 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. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take […]
ONE SEATING TIME: 12:00 Noon. Beat the crowds by scooping up your special love and taking him/her to a romantic lunch! On Valentine's Day, The Velvet Note offers a beautiful, three-course, price fixed, delicious lunch to the accompaniment of Ray and BJ Howard with their trio, performing the greatest of love songs What you do […]
FRIDAY & SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Love is in the air, and on the stage. THIS is the place to be for Valentine's weekend, starring Vivian Sessoms! Born and raised in Harlem, Vivian, whose mother was a session/jingle-singer, and father who was a flautist/percussionist (for James Brown among others), learned the wonder and the craft of music […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:00pm and 9:00pm. These top fan favorites are back with their quartet at The Velvet Note for an evening of great festivity and song! Brothers Noah and Josh Thompson put their guitars together to form Roman Street. Since the college years, this brotherly jam session has developed into a Billboard/iTunes charting band who many […]
ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Get a jump on Valentines Day! 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. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Jhefte Pierre is a world-class jazz trumpeter, a master painter and multi-instrumentalist. He is a graduate of Fort Valley State University, has performed for former President Obama and has worked with and opened up for GRAMMY-award winners and nominees. Jhefte formed The Truffle Butter Band in an effort to enhance the […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Enjoy a romantic evening with jazz singer Jennifer Farnsworth! With GRAMMY-nominated Pianist Kevin Bales By some measures, Kevin Bales was a latecomer to jazz, already 17 when he encountered the sounds and structures and became captivated by the freedom and corresponding challenges of the music. We are delighted as this GRAMMY-nominated […]
ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Get a jump on Valentines Day! 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. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. New York-born Trumpeter and Bandleader Andre Bernard leads the Groove Therapy Band in some of the greatest 'old school" R&B hits of all time, authored by Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind and Fire and many more. Get ready to move to the groove and have a great time!
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. CRUZ The Dame is a rising recording artist and songwriter celebrated for her genre-defying music that blends the essence of old soul with a fresh, contemporary sound. Born Crystal Ashlee in Miami, Florida, and raised in Watertown, Tennessee, her musical odyssey began in the local gospel choir, inspired by legendary figures like […]
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 JAZZ 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 […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Karl Antoine is a Grammy-nominated musician and producer with over 20 years of experience in the music industry. After receiving an associate’s degree from Miami-Dade College, Karl migrated to Atlanta to pursue a career as a musician and producer. His first big break came when a song he created was placed […]
Cafè Au Lait is a vibrant and dynamic music collective that effortlessly blends genres to create a unique and captivating sound. The New Orleans-grown, Atlanta based group specializes in original and classic arrangements of R&B, Soul, Rock, Funk, Afro-Reggae and Jazz tunes. Our mission is to bring people of all creeds and colors together with […]
SHOWTIME: Doors open at 7pm. Music from 7:30pm – 10:30pm. 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. Get a jump on Valentines Day! 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. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Chet Baker was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist. He is known for major innovations in cool jazz that led him to be nicknamed the "Prince of Cool". Baker earned much attention and critical praise through the 1950s, particularly for albums featuring his vocals: Chet Baker Sings (1954) The similarities between Baker and Atlanta Jazz icon Joe Gransden […]
SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. David Bixler is the leader of TRIO INCOGNITO and a renowned alto saxophonist, composer, and educator who has recently revitalized his career with the release of three new recordings: In the Face of Chaos (2019), Blended Lineage (2020), and Inside the Grief (2020). His latest work, THE LANGSTON HUGHES PROJECT vol. […]
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 […]
ONE SHOW ONLY! 7:30PM. The Misha Stefanuk Group represents the culmination of years of musical evolution, tracing its lineage through legendary piano trios from Nashville's Mooseknows to Atlanta's Sargent Caldwell Stefanuk. This ensemble not only delivers an entertaining experience but also deepens our appreciation for music as a vital and profound human endeavor. At the […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. International recording artist, saxophonist Dee Lucas has reached a monumental landmark celebrating 20 years as a recording artist / entrepreneur who so happens to own his master catalog of music. As much as he is a visionary, Dee never thought he would see 20 years of longevity in this tough and […]
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 […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Please join us for an encore performance to remember! Nijah Poteat is a professional singer-songwriter based in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally from North Carolina, she studied music and creative writing at the UNC Chapel Hill, class of 2024. Her love for singing and the arts is a family inheritance, passed down from […]
Darryl Evan Jones brings the unique instrument’s classic vibe, rich melodic and harmonic possibilities to a new generation. The multi-talented performer fully embraces his artistic spirit with a style that reflects the many different sides of his unique musical personality – a style he calls “Instrumental Soul”.
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 […]
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