Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. The Velvet Note's Most Popular Guest Server is having a birthday, 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 […]

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 […]

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. With Xina, Misha Stefanuk and Andre Manga. This is what the weekend is all about. Finish work and dive into your favorite cocktail in your favorite little jazz club, transformed into a piano bar. Live music, a piano player and a saucy singer are some of the most treasured elements of […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Yamin Mustafa is an accomplished musician/stage performer and proud Sinfonian. He's had the pleasure of working with some of the greats in film and music, and he's loved the time he had teaching music at a special needs, literacy school in Hollywood, Florida. Adding to his collection of film, discography, stage […]

ONE SHOW ONLY-- 7:00 pm! James was born December 28 1953 in New York. He started studying piano at the age of 8 at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore. He’s been a professional musician for over 45 years and have composed music for television, films, theater, dance and have performed concerts and club […]

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 8:30PM. Just when urban jazz fans thought every show, cruise and festival would always include the same lineup of veterans they've seen a million times—Suddenly, there's Marcus Adams, a fresh, dynamic voice on the scene, ready to funk things up and inspire them to fall in love with the sax all over […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30 - 10pm. Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the city’s most exciting blues artists: Garrett Collins of the Garrett Collins Project, and Cannonball Red of Cannonball Red & the Head Hunters. These […]

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. Stella Rockwitz is a multi-faceted vocalist and songwriter based in Nashville, TN, seamlessly blending elements of jazz, rock, indie/alternative, and pop. A recent graduate of Belmont University, she was a member of the university’s premier jazz vocal ensemble, Jazzmin, which was featured in Christmas at Belmont on Amazon Prime. A rocker […]

SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM SUNDAY SHOWTIMES: 5:30PM AND 7:30PM Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Dwayne’s and Dwight’s passion for jazz started at an early age. They grew up listening to the sounds of great jazz artists such as Earl “Fatha” Hines, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and their father Lloyd Smith, who was a well […]

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. Mel Dodd is a jazz keyboardist, band leader, composer and arranger who began playing jazz in the 1970s, studied at UNC Chapel Hill, the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and with the renowned jazz improvisation teacher Charlie Banacos. He led his own jazz group in Boston and Atlanta before making […]

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 […]