BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Velvet Note - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Velvet Note X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thevelvetnote.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Velvet Note REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210729T183624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T163933Z UID:26974-1628193600-1628204400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, August 5th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Percussionist Ahsa Ahla DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS. A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band\, led by percussionist Ahsa Ahla.   Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-august-5th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-percussionist-ahsa-ahla/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7B0118EE-8D37-4F18-97EF-8DEF9168A678_1_105_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210729T200349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T200351Z UID:27016-1627844400-1627844400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, August 1st: The Fundraiser for Jazz Bassist Kevin Smith DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, Musicians from all over Atlanta gather to raise money for GRAMMY-winning bassist Kevin Smith\, who recently lost his home and belongings to a house fire. All door entry proceeds (paid at door) or donations go to Kevin. Feel free to stop by for a little or a lot\, and be sure to donate to Kevin’s GoFundMe campaign HERE. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-august-1st-the-fundraiser-for-jazz-bassist-kevin-smith/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Resized_R.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210725T185425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T132336Z UID:26934-1627759800-1627772400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, July 31st: Saxophonist Reggie Hines *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:Bring the HEAT! Reggie Hines is an ASCAP Award Winning and Grammy nominated songwriter\, producer\, and international recording artist. Reggie Hines’ soulful and expressive sound has provided him the opportunity to write and perform music for a diverse roster of artists including Chaka Khan\, Angie Stone\, Regina Belle\, and Stevie Wonder. \n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!1 SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-july-31st-saxophonist-reggie-hines/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/76D13820-5986-47A1-A493-A1C413402BEA.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210730T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210730T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210723T170828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210724T195133Z UID:26920-1627675200-1627682400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, July 30th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band DESCRIPTION:Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart performs each Friday night\, featuring his unique take on world music with international musicians and genre-bending selections\, with NEW BAND MEMBER Madoca on keys. Come hang with us\, and take a trip around the world without converting your currency or expediting your passport! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-july-30th-the-bill-hart-international-jazz-fusion-band/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/6046A77B-21F9-41A6-A2B1-2BC00087EA77.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T233000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210723T171807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T221310Z UID:26917-1627588800-1627601400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, July 29th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Guitarist/Singer Andrew Black *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band\, led by singer and guitarist Andrew Black.   Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed! \n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-july-29th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-guitarist-singer-andrew-black/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/4672B8E5-C8FB-41A7-B15A-E93B4996BF82.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210719T200418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T200420Z UID:26912-1627239600-1627254000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, July 25th: Hollywood Actress/Singer Maria Howell with Joe Gransden DESCRIPTION:This is the one of the most incredible events of the summer! Buy your tickets BELOW! \n\n\n\nAbout Maria Howell: Maria Howell is an American actress and singer\, born in Gastonia\, North Carolina. \n\n\n\nMaria Howell began singing at age 13 in a choir at church. She has a degree in biology from Winston-Salem State University (in Winston-Salem). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe worked as a jazz singer and made her debut at the film in The Color Purple (1985). From 1995 to 2001\, she lived in Okinawa\, Japan\, where she performed a musical career. She has made appearances in the Fall Dead Diva series\, American Wives\, The Game\, The Diva of the couch and Vampire Diaries\, and has been the co-star of such films as Daddy’s Little Girls\, Mississippi Damned (in )\, The Blind Side and What to Expect If You’re Expecting a Child. \n\n\n\nIn 2012\, Maria Howell was hired to play the role of Grace Beaumont in the post-apocalyptic Revolution series. In 2013\, she played Ida Hayes in the Devious Maids series. The same year\, she played the role of Seeder in Hunger Games: The Embrasement. \n\n\n\nPhoto by Ben Rose\n\n\n\nAbout Joe Gransden: Joe has performed worldwide and released 16 CDs under his own name. Renowned first for the hard bop approach of his trumpet\, Gransden’s singing voice has been compared to that of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra. Experiencing this show will be a unique opportunity for concertgoers.  URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-july-25th-hollywood-actress-singer-maria-howell-with-joe-gransden/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/A5EBB4CD-167E-4D97-BE90-5FF98B10DCBD.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210719T183840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210724T195415Z UID:26904-1627155000-1627167600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, July 24th: Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Marcus Click *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:As a native of the Louisville\, Kentucky\, Marcus grew up with aspirations of becoming a pro football player\, but his goals changed after having committed over 13 years of his young life to the U.S. Navy honorably. During this time\, his love for jazz grew by listening and learning from the late Grover Washington\, Jr.\, David Sanborn\, Kirk Whalum\, Najee\, Dave Koz\, the late saxophonists\, Art Porter and George Howard. Marcus says on one account\,” I became truly inspired by a phone call from the late George Howard\, a conversation and experience I’ll never forget.” Marcus would find his way before Rebbie Jackson (a Sister of Jackson 5 & Janet Jackson) and her family during a weekend show in Las Vegas. He knew his life was being routed towards a musical journey. \n\n\n\nSince then\, Marcus has perform locally in Jacksonville\, Florida and continued to travel abroad. To name a few notable events\, Marcus performed for the Convoy of Hope\, a Superbowl & NFL Sponsored Event. He has even opened up for Miles Jaye\, R&B Artist. Notably\, Marcus was the headliner for the Lincoln Foundation’s 19th Annual Night of Jazz Concert at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts\, located in Louisville\, KY (2014) and the 2016 Derby City Jazz Festival\, 2019 Jacksonville Jazz Festival and was the Headliner for the 2020 Mayor’s Jazz in the Park (Orlando FL). \n\n\n\nDuring Marcus’s musical journey\, he also received encouragement from famed percussionist Sheila E. and saxophonists\, Nelson Rangell\, Najee\, Mike Phillips\, his sax mentors: Joe Yorio (Toured with Peabo Bryson) & Mel Holder (Billboard Saxophonist & Stellar Award Finalist)\, and the late great saxman\, George Howard. \n\n\n\nNot too far in the recent past\, Marcus released the single “Brand New Day” (2018)\, globally and to 100+ radio stations across the country. The song was composed/produced by jazz sensation\, International Recording Artist/keyboardist\, Jonathan Fritzen\, whom also performs on the single. It debuted at #1 song\, with the most spins during its 1st week in rotation on Billboard Smooth Jazz radio stations across the US. It even received air play in the UK and charted 7 consecutive weeks on The Smooth Jazz Network Top 100\, along with charting #1\, #5\, #30 on other jazz charts. \n\n\n\nWith Marcus’s perseverance\, he is set to release his latest single\, “Together We Stand” – November 16\, 2020\, which peaked at #46 on SmoothJazz.com Top 100 and was produced by William Green and Ben Parris\, whom both performed on this song\, which compliments Marcus at a whole new level. \n\n\n\nNext\, Marcus will release his latest release and new single\, “Sound the Alarm”\, July 23\, 2021 followed by his new full CD\, “Brand New Day”\, the Summer 2021 under the Label\, TWIN RECORDS. Stay connected with Marcus via his website and/or social media for all of the latest news. \n\n\n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-july-24th-smooth-jazz-saxophonist-marcus-click/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/D7E03A1C-3508-4305-8A3F-DBA794D0D99D-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210723T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210723T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210713T132051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T134036Z UID:26874-1627068600-1627081200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, July 23rd: RivaBlue Presents Hope "Diamond" Deans *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:WCLK Announcer RivaBlue presents Hope “Diamond” Deans\, celebrating her new album “Awaken” Summer 2021 . Hope’s been working on this collection of vibrant music since before the pandemic and is excited to bring it to you with a fabulous big band sound and horn players like Tom Brown of “Jamaica funk”. She is singing great tunes with a jazzy yet funky feel. Get ready for a fun night with Hope\, RivaBlue and the band!! \n\n\n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-july-23rd-hope-diamond-deans/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_7049.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210718T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210718T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210706T200906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210717T155633Z UID:26867-1626636600-1626642000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, July 18th: The Kevin Oliver Quartet *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ** DESCRIPTION:Born in Atlanta\, Kevin Oliver\, Jr\, is a bandleader and saxophonist currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at The Juilliard School. Kevin started performing at the age of 11. In addition to playing traditional concerts\, he also spent time busking in downtown Atlanta at sporting events\, parks and street corners eager to share his gift with the world. He was inspired to keep playing by the happiness that he saw on the faces of people who stopped to listen and meet him. \n\nWhile at Juilliard\, Kevin has had the opportunity to play at a wide range of venues such as Peter Jay Sharp Theater\, Paul Hall\, Dizzy’s Club and Jazz B in Brazil. As a bandleader\, Kevin has led bands at Zibas and Gallery 992 in Atlanta and in New York City at Williamsburg Music Center and at Massawa as the final guest of NADIA’s Amplified Currents festival. As a sideman\, Kevin has performed with trumpeter Etienne Charles\, the Mwanzi Harriott Quintet\, and with Rhonda Thomas on the main stage of the 2019 Atlanta Jazz Festival.\n\nKevin was a part of the inaugural year of NYO Jazz directed by Sean Jones and played concerts at Carnegie Hall and across Europe alongside Dianne Reeves and a big band of some of the brightest young musicians around the country. Some notable venues on that tour included Usher Hall (Edinburgh)\, Royal Concertgebouw (Amsterdam)\, and Konzerthaus (Berlin) just to name a few. He was also selected as a YoungArts Finalist for 2019. \n\nIn addition to his musical pursuits\, Kevin also performs around New York City as a standup comedian. He hosts\, produces and performs on shows such as Prior to Sunset @ The Tiny Cupboard\, +1 and the Juilliard Comedy Show. He was also cast as “Crying Man 1” in the Comedy Central digital sketch “What the World is Like When Your Phone Dies”. It’s safe to say he’s an incredibly unique\, multitalented artist and performer who is not to be missed.\n\n\n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-july-18th-the-kevin-oliver-quartet/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5762.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210706T182513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T190323Z UID:26846-1626550200-1626562800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, July 17th: Blues Legend Bruce Katz DESCRIPTION:Copyright 2009 by Marty Katz. All rights reserved. Call 410-484-3500 for clearance prior to use. Mandatory adjacent credit: Marty Katz/baltimorephotographer.com. Active link required to http://baltimorephotographer.com\n\n\n\n“This man is as good as it gets. One of the greatest keyboard artists I’ve ever heard.”    –   John Hammond \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBruce Katz is a legendary keyboardist (Hammond B3 and piano) who has released 10 CDs as a leader and has appeared on nearly 70 other CDs with the likes of John Hammond\, Delbert McClinton\, Ronnie Earl\, Butch Trucks\, Duke Robillard\, Little Milton\, Joe Louis Walker\, David “Fathead” Newman\, and many\, many others.   \n\n\n\nHe has also had a strong musical connection with the Allman Brothers Band\, having been a member of Gregg Allman’s band for six years (2007-2013)\, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band (2010-2015)\, Butch Trucks’s Freight Train Band (2015-2017) and Les Brers. Bruce also occasionally toured with the Allman Brothers as well. \n\n\n\nHe is a seven time BMA nominee (2008\, 2009\, 2010\, 2015\, 2019\, 2020\, 2021) for the “Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year” award\, which is the equivalent of the “Blues Grammys”. He was also nominated by Living Blues Magazine for “Outstanding Musician (Keyboard)” award in 2015 and 2019. He won the 2019 BMA for “Best Acoustic Album” for “Journeys to the Heart of the Blues”\, recorded with Joe Louis Walker and Giles Robson and was nominated for “Acoustic Album” award for “Solo Ride”\, his solo piano CD. \n\n\n\nHis most recent albums include\, “Get Your Groove!” (American Showplace Music\, 2018) and his critically acclaimed solo piano CD\, “Solo Ride” (American Showplace) in August of 2019.  \n\n\n\nThe Bruce Katz Band is an original\, very exciting group of musicians that combine Blues\, “soul-jazz”\, and New Orleans inspired roots music.  Based in Woodstock\, NY\, Bruce Katz occupies a unique space where blues and the many aspects of Americana music collide into a style of original music all his own. The band has a trademark sound\, blending the B3 organ and guitar in unique and inventive ways. \n\n\n\nThe Bruce Katz Band is: \n\n\n\nBruce Katz – Hammond B3 organ and piano \n\n\n\nAaron Lieberman – guitar/vocals \n\n\n\nRay Hangen – drums \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Saturday\, July 17th: Legendary Blues Artist Bruce Katz \n $34.00 \n Buy now URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-july-17th-blues-legend-bruce-katz/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/A97B465D-CC0A-430D-85BE-CC13CA7A99F5.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210716T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210706T194930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T160158Z UID:26864-1626462000-1626476400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, July 16th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band DESCRIPTION:7:00pm and 9:00pm Shows! Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart now performs TWO shows each Friday night\, featuring his unique take on world music with international musicians and genre-bending selections\, with NEW BAND MEMBER Madoca on keys. Come hang with us\, and take a trip around the world without converting your currency or expediting your passport! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-july-16th-the-bill-hart-international-jazz-fusion-band/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Untitled-design-42.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T233000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210706T191527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T192310Z UID:26857-1626379200-1626391800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, July 15th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Andrew Black DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band\, led by singer and guitarist Andrew Black.   Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Thursday\, July 15th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Guitarist/Singer Andrew Black \n $20.00 \n Buy now URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-july-15th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-andrew-black/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/4672B8E5-C8FB-41A7-B15A-E93B4996BF82.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210711T223000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210705T140359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T140424Z UID:26842-1626030000-1626042600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, July 11th: The Alyson Williams Experience DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur\, philanthropist and radio host\, are just a few of the hats renowned Harlem raisedrecording artist Alyson Williams wears. With a voice so hauntingly pure\, Alyson is able totransport you to your very own utopia while effortlessly showcasing she really can do it all. \n\n\n\nGrowing up\, Alyson was surrounded by and exposed to great music. Her father\, celebratedJazz trumpeter and bandleader\, Bobby Booker was a major influence in her life. With a passionfor performing\, Alyson was inspired to study dance. Alyson first attended Marymount ManhattanCollege and later\, City University of New York. Before she knew it\, she became a featuredmember of the 80’s vocal group “High Fashion” on Capital Records. \n\n\n\nFollowing her path of success\, Alyson instantly grabbed the attention of Def Jam labelCEO\, Russell Simmons and became the first female R&B artist to sign with the label. Alysonrecorded two albums on Columbia Record’s Original Black Records label. Her first album\,”Raw” spent an impressive 67 weeks on the Billboard charts\, matched only by Madonna’s “Likea Prayer” and went gold in the UK. Altogether\, the album produced four top five singles\, oneof which is the ever popular hit\, “Just Call My Name.” Next\, Alyson pursued Broadway andstarred in “Rollin on the TOBA\,” “One Mo Time” and the “25th Anniversary Revival of the Wiz”directed and choreographed by George Fashion. \n\n\n\nAfter leaving Def Jam\, Alyson collaborated with Marcus Johnson and together they producedAlyson’s third solo album\, “It’s About Time.” Soon after\, she launched her productioncompany\, A.W.P\, A Woman’s Prerogative. Alyson has most recently become an on-air radiopersonality on WHCR 90.3 FM The Voice of Harlem and has featured stand-out musicalguests. \n\n\n\nAlyson had the honor of being mentored by the late Dr. Maya Angelou. Following Dr.Angelou’s death\, Alyson was asked to perform at memorials that were given in her honor.Alyson was also invited by the United States Postal Service to perform The National Anthemand The Black National Anthem with the National Color Guard as a “Forever Stamp” wasdedicated to Dr. Angelou. \n\n\n\nAlyson has caught the attention of several other dignitaries and celebrities including FirstLady Michelle Obama\, as well as Ms. Oprah Winfrey. Alyson was hand-picked by Ms. Winfrey toperform for her students visiting from Africa on their United States college tour. Other pasticonic appearances include\, Soul Train\, The Jay Leno Show\, BET on Jazz and the Mo’niqueShow. Alyson has also appeared in Fox Searchlight Pictures\, “Black Nativity” starring alongside Academy Award-winning actors Forest Whitaker\, Angela Basset and JenniferHudson. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, she is in the studio completing a Jazz project titled\, “Summer Nights in Harlem”featuring Christian McBride. She has also had the honor of completing four new gospelsongs. Future endeavors include an exciting R&B project\, house music tracks\, ablues/southern soul project and a Christmas CD. Additionally\, Alyson is working on launching a jewelry line as well as a line of inspirational notecards. \n\n\n\nBlessed with an impeccable and soulful voice\, Alyson is well respected by industry royaltyand fans worldwide for her innovative mind and honest lyrics. Her ambition anddetermination to create her own opportunities is precisely why she is successful\, admired bymany and is the next bankable brand. Love and light\, peace and blessings\, miracles and musicall define the Alyson Williams experience. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-july-10th-and-sunday-july-11th-the-alyson-williams-experience/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/52804618-2B13-4F68-8DED-E918BD8039E8_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210709T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210709T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210705T132616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T132618Z UID:26838-1625859000-1625871600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, July 9th: Saxophonist Deon Yates DESCRIPTION:Deon Yates began his solo career in 2009 when he competed against up and coming contemporary jazz artist from all over the United States at the Capital Jazz Challenge in Columbia\, MD. Although he did not win the competition\, he was named runner-up. This gave him the drive and determination to pursue his solo career further. With the exposure garnered from the competition and being called on stage to perform with Rick Braun and Richard Elliot at the Capital Jazz Festival\, Deon sparked the interest of U.S. Music Enterprises\, LLC. They asked Deon if they could feature his song\, “Freeway\,” on their “Jazz Infusion-Session 1” compilation album. The project was released on May 23\, 2010 and marked the first time Deon’s music went international.Deon spent the next couple of years performing and honing his craft. Thanks to his performances at the Capital Jazz Festival\, Deon became a regular fixture with the house band on the Capital Jazz Super Cruise. With that experience and exposure\, you could often find Deon on stage with artists like Nick Colionne\, Paul Brown\, Lin Rountree\, Marion Meadows and Marc Antoine to name a few.His latest project “QUINTASTIC” is the culmination of nearly 10 years of paying dues\, relationship building and persistence. The word quintastic is a noun. The definition is “a person who is aged fifty or more and is still attractive and successful\, especially someone famous.” This title was chosen because Deon turned 50 in June of 2018\, this is his 5th solo project and there are 5 songs on the EP. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-july-9th-saxophonist-deon-yates/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FE84FF20-CC07-4334-893C-832DF7F2B809_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210517T185853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T131050Z UID:26620-1625774400-1625785200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, July 8th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer/Guitarist Andrew Black DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band\, led by singer and guitarist Andrew Black.   Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-may-20th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-singer-guitarist-andrew-black/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/4672B8E5-C8FB-41A7-B15A-E93B4996BF82.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210704T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210704T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210627T205740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210627T205742Z UID:26825-1625385600-1625439600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:*** Sunday\, July 4th: Closed for Independence Day *** DESCRIPTION: URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-july-4th-closed-for-independence-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210703T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210703T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210627T205245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T194853Z UID:26821-1625340600-1625353200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, July 3rd: Alfreda Gerald *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:Alfreda is an international singing powerhouse performing with Cher\, Celine Dion\, Sir Elton John\, Whitney Houston\, Yanni\, Warren Haynes\, and many others! Showcasing an incredible wealth of stage experience\, Alfreda has performed shows throughout the world\, singing at some of the most preeminent venues on earth\, namely Royal Albert Hall\, Madison Square Garden\, Sydney Opera House\, The Acropolis\, and even the mighty Wembley Stadium. \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nAlfreda is an eclectic and diverse singer\, seamlessly performing music in genres as diverse as classical\, soul\, pop\, blues\, rock\, R&B\, and electronic dance music. \n\n\n\n\n\n**** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-july-3rd-alfreda-gerald/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/85584AE3-89AD-4C6E-A08D-AAF5A623C244.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210702T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210627T202051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210627T202309Z UID:26814-1625252400-1625266800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, July 2nd: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band DESCRIPTION:7:00pm and 9:00pm Shows! Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart now performs TWO shows each Friday night\, featuring his unique take on world music with international musicians and genre-bending selections\, with new band member Madoca on keys. Come hang with us\, and take a trip around the world without converting your currency or expediting your passport! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-july-2nd-the-bill-hart-international-jazz-fusion-band/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Untitled-design-42.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T233000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210627T191522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T212309Z UID:26810-1625169600-1625182200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, July 1st: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Trumpeter Terence Harper DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band\, led by trumpeter Terence Harper. Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-trumpeter-terence-harper/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7E203372-EB71-4637-8646-8D94271C1D3E.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210614T190605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T171339Z UID:26770-1624822200-1624829400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, June 27th: Mandi Strachota DESCRIPTION:Born in Atlanta\, Georgia and raised in the wilds of Wisconsin\, Mandi Strachota is the product of southern roots and Midwest know-how\, a potent mix of practicality and soulful dreaming. Mandi has become a fixture on the Atlanta scene\, playing at local spots like Northside Tavern and Blind Willie’s\, and most recently The Vista Room and as an opener for Delbert McClinton at the Variety Playhouse in 2020. She began taking her music nationwide with a successful cross country tour in 2019 and a scheduled tour for 2020 that was unfortunately postponed by the Coronavirus. She is known for her soulful vocals\, but is a multi-instrumentalist who is quickly becoming known for her songwriting. Mandi released her debut album Fly in the fall of 2013. Her second project Unleashed\, which was released in September of 2017\, tells her very honest story of self-discovery. Embracing R&B\, gospel and soul\, with a touch of grit and country sway\, Unleashed is timeless in its sound\, but thoroughly modern in its message. Mandi was selected as Creative Loafing’s 2019 Reader’s Choice Best Acoustic Artist and was a semifinalist in the 2020 International Blues Challenge. Following the IBC in March of 2020\, she released her third album\, Pictures\, a blues based project that dabbles in jazz\, gospel\, and country and includes her Major 7 bandmates as well as a couple other local favorites. Her 2017 country single Whiskey In the Parking Lot was featured in the Indie film Live or Die In La Honda\, and she is currently in the process of recording a double country album aimed at being released in 2021. \n\n\n\nMandi is also the lead vocalist for the Wasted Potential Brass Band who performed at Bonnaroo 2018 as well as Super Bowl LIII and recently released their first full length album titled Ruining the Surprise Party. WPBB is expected to release another EP in 2021. She is also a former member of the local blues legend Mudcat’s band\, collaborating with him on his 2018 release Castaway. In addition\, she has worked on projects by Andrea and Mud\, Alex Guthrie\, and Eddie 9V. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-june-27th-mandi-strachota/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6BD24318-7A5F-4A98-99F2-B2093E251FD7.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210620T184544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T201008Z UID:26790-1624734000-1624748400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, June 26th: The Slim Gambill and Kevin Bales Quartet DESCRIPTION:Slim Gambill—Lead guitarist for GRAMMY Superstars Lady A —returns to The Velvet Note with his own exhilarating jazz band. Also starring Kevin Bales on piano\, Jack Jones on drums and Andre Manga on bass. \n\n\n\nFirst show at 7:00 is SOLD OUT!! Purchase 9:30 pm seats below: URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-june-26th-the-slim-gambill-and-kevin-bales-quartet/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7B807755-B5FF-4AE5-AC1C-AA325EC41814.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210618T190655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T191228Z UID:26785-1624647600-1624662000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, June 25th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band\, feat. Madoca DESCRIPTION:7:00pm and 9:00pm Shows! Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart now performs TWO shows each Friday night\, featuring his unique take on world music with international musicians and genre-bending selections\, with new band member Madoca on keys. Come hang with us\, and take a trip around the world without converting your currency or expediting your passport! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-june-25th-the-bill-hart-international-jazz-fusion-band-feat-madoca/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Untitled-design-42.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210618T175133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T200647Z UID:26781-1624564800-1624575600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, June 24th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Trumpeter Terence Harper *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band\, led by trumpeter Terence Harper. Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed! *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-june-24th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-trumpeter-terence-harper/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2A25C82F-5E70-40ED-9A54-A1957DF11452.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210611T173228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T173228Z UID:26765-1624215600-1624230000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, June 20th: Father's Day Performance of The Longineu Parsons Quartet DESCRIPTION:Comprised of Longineu Parsons on trumpet and a smokin’ hot band\, this is a one-night course in music appreciation.  Parsons is the protégé of Nat Adderley (he plays Nat’s cornet)\, and has played with artists ranging from Philly Joe Jones and Nancy Wilson to Sun Ra. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-june-20th-fathers-day-performance-of-the-longineu-parsons-quartet/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/EEE36D17-4999-4357-A8BB-623F752A5322_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210611T170712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T172222Z UID:26754-1624131000-1624143600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, June 19th: The Longineu Parsons Quartet DESCRIPTION:Comprised of Longineu Parsons on trumpet and a smokin’ hot band\, this is a one-night course in music appreciation.  Parsons is the protégé of Nat Adderley (he plays Nat’s cornet)\, and has played with artists ranging from Philly Joe Jones and Nancy Wilson to Sun Ra. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-june-19th-the-longineu-parsons-quartet/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/EEE36D17-4999-4357-A8BB-623F752A5322_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210611T163145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T163300Z UID:26749-1624042800-1624057200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, June 18th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band DESCRIPTION:7:00pm and 9:00pm Shows! Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart now performs TWO shows each Friday night\, featuring his unique take on world music with international musicians and genre-bending selections. Come hang with us\, and take a trip around the world without converting your currency or expediting your passport! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-june-18th-the-bill-hart-international-jazz-fusion-band/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9221F613-4A34-4B10-85B5-3B55733FE588.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210607T214642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T213328Z UID:26730-1623960000-1623967200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, June 17th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer Linda Ransom *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band\, led by singer Linda Ransom. Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed! Singer Linda Ransom hails from Connecticut where she has enjoyed the privilege of working with world renowned musicians for many years.  World Renowned Venues such as The Tavern on the Green in Central Park\, Mintons and The Blue Note of New York City have over the years\, hosted Linda’s performances with those musicians; Jazz Legend Lionel Hampton\, The Artie Lee Orchestra of New York along with Sonny Costanza Orchestra and the infamous Peter Deutchen Orchestra to name a few.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-june-10th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-singer-linda-ransom/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/F086590B-F44F-46FD-880B-0ABF464911DB_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210112T140414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T190740Z UID:25951-1623526200-1623538800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, June 12th: Flugelhornist Ron Helman DESCRIPTION:“While listening to flugelhornist Ron Helman’s new album\, you might detect a strong insinuation of line and form\, of motion\, elegance and grace – and for good reason. Before becoming a jazz musician at the ripe age of 44\, the New Jersey-born\, New Mexico-based Helman spent years as a dancer and gymnast. In his former life\, he served as a dance coach with the Juilliard School Drama Department and even provided chorograpical expertise to the likes of Sting\, Al Pacino ad Julianne Moore. A certified life coach and business coach\, Helman also trained as a classical trumpeter and performed in off-Broadway productions. He calls It Never Entered My Mind an autobiographical album\, and for the most part\, the music on the disc is as compelling and diverse as Helman’s life story. Produced by Mike Mainieri\, the program of 11 jazz standards unfolds with a sense of thematic balance\, alternating hard\, biting swing and misty balladry. Helman’s solo on a gusty “Just Friends” provides flash and pop\, and later a guest turn by vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway on “Born To Be Blue” luxuriates in slow\, deliberate gestures. Helman’s tone is of the airy\, wind-blown sort\, and positions him squarely on the Miles Davis/Chet Baker end of the timbre spectrum. But it’s a tone he adapts tp varied contexts. On “All Or Nothing At All”\, he engages in flinty dialogue with saxophonist Steve Wilson\, generating sparks in the heated exchange\, while on the album-closing title track\, he converses with pianist Rachel Z Hakim and guitarist David Spinozza in whispers. Bassist James Genus and drummer Joel Rosenblatt add crisp accompaniment no matter the setting or style\, and Mainieri’s clean\, clean attentive production ensures a crystalline glow.” \n\n\n\nFIRST SHOW is SOLD OUT. Purchase 9:30pm seats below: \n\n\n\nBrian Zimmerman – Downbeat Magazine URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-january-16th-flugelhornist-ron-helman/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/DD6282EA-17D3-4CAC-9935-F86BF1297823.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210608T144229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T144229Z UID:26740-1623441600-1623448800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, June 11th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band DESCRIPTION:Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart launches his brand new variety show featuring his unique take on world music with international musicians and genre-bending selections. Come hang with us\, and take a trip around the world without converting your currency or expediting your passport! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-june-11th-the-bill-hart-international-jazz-fusion-band/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T130309 CREATED:20210602T142810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210606T164115Z UID:26717-1623006000-1623011400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, June 6th: Legends of Jazz Presents John Coltrane's Blue Train *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:The Velvet Note presents another segment of its eighth series of Legends of Jazz\, featuring the music of John Coltrane’s Blue Train. As with the entire monthly Legends of Jazz series\, The Justin Varnes Quartet will guide guests–in engaging\, narrative form– through the life and music of this great American jazz artist. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time\, and…\, oh… they’ll also play their behinds off! \n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-june-6th-legends-of-jazz-presents-john-coltranes-blue-train/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/A7FC5881-3E30-4124-8A66-A6556D05778F.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR