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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230106T175014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T234528Z UID:28549-1688239800-1688252400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, July 1st: Singer L'Tanya "Sugarlips" Shields DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. “Sugarlips”\, as L’Tanya is called by friends\, family & those who have had the good fortune to hear her melodious voice. A native New Yorker whose singing credentials span from choir concerts\, private parties to national competitions to international tours\, Sugarlips has been humming hymns and singing songs since childhood. Her vivacious personality comes across in her music. Whatever song she sings\, she makes it her own.   \n\n\n\nSince relocating to Atlanta\, Sugarlips was a soloist with the all Atlanta chorus for 5 years where she performed with the award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. She participated in the opening & closing ceremonies of the Centennial Olympic Games\, sharing the stage with B.B. King\, Winton Marsalis\, Stevie Wonder\, Little Richard and a host of other veterans in the music industry.  Along with the Voice of Atlanta choir\, she recorded with the legendary Sir Elton John.  8 members of the choir which included Sugarlips’ harmonious voice\, joined Sir Elton on his US & European tours to promote the “Peachtree Road” cd project. As a soloist with Voice of Atlanta (VOA) choir and now the leader of her own R&B and jazz band & the featured vocalist with Mudbone Turner’s blues band\, you may hear Sugarlips’ voice anywhere. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-february-4th-singer-ltanya-sugarlips-shields/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/A986C763-D033-4953-A7D9-DF1EE7A5EFF5.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230531T003729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T004113Z UID:29018-1688153400-1688166000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, June 30th: Greg Satterthwaite Quintet CD Release DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Graduating from some of the nations most prestigious jazz programs\, Satterthwaite earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Texas in Jazz Piano Performance\, a Master of Arts in Commercial Music from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Miami. Satterthwaite is an Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano and African American Studies at the University of Georgia. He has studied with Stephen Scott\, Ron Miller\, Pat Coil\, Dave Meder\, Quincy Davis\, Brad Leali\, and Lynn Seaton. His educational experiences have impacted his teaching philosophy as he brings forth the knowledge\, observations\, and backgrounds of the educators\, artists and creative makers that he has interacted with and learned from over the years. As a scholarly contribution to the field\, Satterthwaite presented “Beyond Fourths and Pentatonics: A Critical Analysis of Selected Recordings of McCoy Tyner “1962 to 1963” at the national 2021 Jazz Education Network Conference.  \n\n\n\nSatterthwaite arranged and composed all songs on his debut album “Who I Am\,” which can be heard on major music streaming platforms\, and is releasing his sophomore album “Savannah Blue\,” this evening at The Velvet Note!  URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-june-30th-greg-satterthwaite-quintet-cd-release/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/meta-eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ.jpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230530T231700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T032034Z UID:29016-1688068800-1688079600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, June 29th: The Velvet Note Open! *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:This is our annual open-mic performance competition. Throughout the month of June\, we are searching for the most enjoyable performance we can find\, and the winner will earn a coveted spot on The Velvet Note weekend calendar.  \n\n\n\nHosted by Club Owner Tamara Fuller and silently-judged by guest music afficianados\, each jam night is sure to feature the best vocal and instrumental music\, tons of fun and a benevolent\, the very best house band\, welcoming audience cheering you on. All genres are welcomed and encouraged. Come on out and play!! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-june-29th-the-velvet-note-open/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/255421FC-EF00-4CD8-A707-D118722DF50D.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230530T221700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T142439Z UID:29013-1687719600-1687725000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, June 25th: A Tribute To Chick Corea by The Zach Bartholomew Trio *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 7pm. Dr. Zachary Bartholomew is an award-winning jazz pianist\, composer\, and music educator who maintains an active performance career as one of the most heavily sought-after pianists\, accompanists\, and sidemen in South Florida. In both 2016 and 2017\, he placed as one of the top three finalists in the highly acclaimed Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition and has since been featured as a performer\, composer\, and bandleader at various national and international jazz festivals\, including the Jacksonville Jazz Festival\, Monterey Jazz Festival\, Jalisco Jazz Festival\, and Festival Miami\, among others. Zach’s original music and unique arrangements are inspired by the jazz tradition\, but also draw heavily from Afro-Cuban rhythms and modern influences. He and his band are featured on radio broadcasts\, concert series\, and regionally promoted events at music venues all over Florida\, and he performs with professional organizations such as the Sarasota Pops Orchestra\, Naples Philharmonic\, the Gulf Coast Symphony Jazz Collective\, and the Lake Wales Jazz Connection. \n\n\n\nIn this extraordinary performance\, Zach and his trio remember the greatness of jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-june-25th-a-tribute-to-chick-corea-by-the-zach-bartholomew-trio/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Add-a-subheading-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230618T201500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T214207Z UID:29057-1687635000-1687647600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, June 24th: The Terence Harper Project Featuring The Legendary Audrey Shakir *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT !!! **** DESCRIPTION:***  NOTE:  This date was previously headlined by Trina Boussard *** \n\n\n\nSHOWTIMES:  7:30pm and 9:30pm. Terence Harper is one of the youngest members of the Harper Family Dynasty and is currently touring around the world. He has played and recorded with the Great Curtis Lundy\, Steve Turre\, Jimmy Heath\, Musiq Soulchild\, Solange\, Keith David\, Bobby Watson and Chinese Movie Star and Mandopop artist Andy Lau just to name a few! Terence has also appeared on numerous television shows and movies including\, The Orignals as well as the remake of the movie The Color Purple\, directed by Blitz Bazawule and produced by Quincy Jones\, Scott Sanders\, Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey.  \n\n\n\nAudrey Shakir (website) is a jazz-pop vocalist extraordinaire – dubbed Atlanta’s First Lady of Jazz\, she has entertained throughout the United States and internationally. Her scatting talents have been compared to the great Ella Fitzgerald\, and she brings a remarkable jazz influence to all the material she performs. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-june-24th-the-terence-harper-project-featuring-the-legendary-audrey-shakir/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/the-terence-harper-project-6-24.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230530T191204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T214806Z UID:29007-1687464000-1687474800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursdays in June: The Velvet Note Open! *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:This is our annual open-mic performance competition. Throughout the month of June\, we are searching for the most enjoyable performance we can find\, and the winner will earn a coveted spot on The Velvet Note weekend calendar.  \n\n\n\nHosted by Club Owner Tamara Fuller and silently-judged by guest music afficianados\, each jam night is sure to feature the best vocal and instrumental music\, tons of fun and a benevolent\, the very best house band\, welcoming audience cheering you on. All genres are welcomed and encouraged. Come on out and play!! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursdays-in-june-the-velvet-note-open-3/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/255421FC-EF00-4CD8-A707-D118722DF50D.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T224500 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230530T185731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T140035Z UID:29003-1731785400-1731797100@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, November 16th: Trumpetiste Tiffany Goode DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Tiffany Goode was born in Richmond\, Virginia and currently resides in Atlanta\, Georgia. She began her love affair with music and the trumpet at 10 years old. During her formative years of high school and college\, Tiffany had the privilege of studying under her mentors\, Tuscan Jasper and Bob Ransom respectively\, two professional jazz trumpet players. She received a Bachelors of Science in Music from Hampton University in Audio Engineering\, and has since received a professional certification in Producing Music for Film and TV\, from Berklee College of Music and a Masters in Ethnomusicology from Liberty University. \n\n\n\nTiffany enjoys fusing jazz with her other musical influences like reggae\, hip-hop\, in order to create her own sound.  \n\n\n\nTiffany’s music has been featured in several independent films including Joy Road\, Every Scar and Dimple and Break/Fast. Over her lifetime\, Tiffany has had the opportunity to grace the stage with many notable local and national musicians including the Count Basie Orchestra\, Tito Puente Jr.\, Myrna Clayton\, Pato Banton\, Jesse Royal\, Jah9\, SaRoc and Derrick “Hott Soss” Cummings to name a few. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-june-18th-fathers-day-celebration-with-trumpetiste-tiffany-goode/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/6E937A92-FC5C-4291-8928-CB4807B16B99.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230530T125003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T154537Z UID:29000-1687030200-1687042800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, June 17th: Warmdaddy Anderson's Blues & Boogaloos *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:With acclaimed trumpeter Mark Rapp!\n\nSHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Wess Warmdaddy Anderson is best known for his historic and legendary work alongside the incomparable Wynton Marsalis and with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. In 1988\, Warmdaddy became a member of Wynton Marsalis’ Septet with which he toured and recorded for twenty years! Warmdaddy was also a member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra since it began touring in 1992 until 2006. \n\nThis show will feature Wess Warmdaddy Anderson performing his favorite blues and boogaloos. If you know and like the music of Lou Donaldson\, you’re going to love this concert! If you want a deep\, soulful\, fun\, world-class jazz experience\, this is the show for you. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-june-17th-warmdaddy-andersons-blues-boogaloos/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/warmdaddy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230530T032858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T033030Z UID:28997-1686945600-1686952800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, June 16th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY! One of our favorites–Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart–launches his brand of jazz featuring his unique take on world music and genre-bending selections. Only one performance\, so get your seats soon! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-june-16th-the-bill-hart-international-jazz-fusion-band/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/THE-BILL-HART-BAND.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230530T030710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T030711Z UID:28995-1686859200-1686870000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursdays in June: The Velvet Note Open! DESCRIPTION:This is our annual open-mic performance competition. Throughout the month of June\, we are searching for the most enjoyable performance we can find\, and the winner will earn a coveted spot on The Velvet Note weekend calendar.  \n\n\n\nHosted by Club Owner Tamara Fuller and silently-judged by guest music afficianados\, each jam night is sure to feature the best vocal and instrumental music\, tons of fun and a benevolent\, the very best house band\, welcoming audience cheering you on. All genres are welcomed and encouraged. Come on out and play!! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursdays-in-june-the-velvet-note-open-2/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/255421FC-EF00-4CD8-A707-D118722DF50D.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230317T194944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T123151Z UID:28762-1686339000-1686351600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, June 9th: Smooth Jazz Bassist Tony Saunders DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Two-time Emmy Award winning bassist\, composer\, producer and son of legendary Bay Area keyboardist\, Merl Saunders\, Tony Saunders’ life has been infused with one musical adventure after another. As an arranger\, producer\, composer and performer\, Saunders has conquered the worlds of jazz\, gospel\, R&B\, pop\, rock and world music. He earned the first of his two Emmys at age 14 for collaborating with his dad on the PBS documentary Soul Is and by 17 was playing with Merl and Jerry Garcia on their collaborative projects. The second was earned for his contribution on the TV show\, Digital Journey\, on the episode\, “China: Their New Digital Economy.” Though he took one of his first musical lessons on piano from Herbie Hancock\, the bass he received from John Fogerty’s brother Tom – and watching recording sessions with famed bassists Anthony Davis and Lee Miles – sparked a lifelong passion for that instrument that now\, 50 years later\, has led to his emergence as a major independent force in contemporary jazz. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-june-9th-smooth-jazz-bassist-tony-saunders/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2F00BE67-7327-433C-9574-CC5410F3C74A.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230530T020603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T174513Z UID:28987-1686254400-1686265200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursdays in June: The Velvet Note Open *** SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! ** DESCRIPTION:This is our annual open-mic performance competition. Throughout the month of June\, we are searching for the most enjoyable performance we can find\, and the winner will earn a coveted spot on The Velvet Note weekend calendar.  \n\n\n\nHosted by Club Owner Tamara Fuller and silently-judged by guest music afficianados\, each jam night is sure to feature the best vocal and instrumental music\, tons of fun and a benevolent\, the very best house band\, welcoming audience cheering you on. All genres are welcomed and encouraged. Come on out and play!! \n\n\n\n****SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursdays-in-june-the-velvet-note-open/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/255421FC-EF00-4CD8-A707-D118722DF50D.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230523T231937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T194150Z UID:28973-1685905200-1685910600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, June 4th: Legends of Jazz Presents the Music of Charles Mingus *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:Best Charles Mingus Songs of All Time\n\n\n\nONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Charles Mingus. \n\n\n\nJustin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging\, narrative form– through the life of this legendary upright bassist\, pianist and composer\, as well as the impact that he had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time. \n\n\n\nOh\, and they’ll also play their behinds off! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-june-4th-legends-of-jazz-presents-the-music-of-charles-mingus/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15F3A4CE-2FE4-48C0-86CB-D7C82EC3DF04.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230404T031529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T182435Z UID:28856-1685820600-1685833200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, June 3rd: The 11th Anniversary Show starring TV Star & Singer Cassady McClincy DESCRIPTION:The Velvet Note celebrates its anniversary with TV Star and Singer Cassady McClincy! \n\n\n\nSATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Cassady McClincy is an actress known for her role as Lydia on The Walking Dead. However\, her love for the arts started as a singer at the age of 9. She has performed at the Atlanta opera\, Carnegie hall\, Fox Theatre productions and more. Her voice has been compared to a wide variety of artists from Ella Fitzgerald to Billie Eilish and she is looking forward to performing on the renowned Velvet Note stage with some of the best musicians from Atlanta and beyond.  Cassady’s band features Elisha “Doogie” Parish on drums\, Bill Muter on bass tuba\, Kennedy Avery on keys and vocals\, and Drew Tucker on vibraphones. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-june-2nd-and-saturday-june-3rd-tv-star-singer-cassady-mcclincy/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled-11-×-17-in.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230523T184847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T184911Z UID:28970-1685734200-1685746800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, June 2nd: Cuban Singer Jessie Diaz DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM \n\n\n\nAlso starring world-renowned percussionist Frankie Quinones! \n\n\n\nJessy Díaz is a highly motivated and energetic musician (singer\, percussionist\, musicologist\, and teacher) with international exposure. Originally from Cuba\, as a performer she focuses on the Latin jazz\, cha-cha-cha\, danzón\, son\, mambo\, and bolero genres. Not only is she an excellent singer\, she is also competent in playing a wide range of musical instruments. As a multi-instrumentalist artist and music teaching professional\, she endeavors to give her all in each single performance and project and is fully committed to providing a solid education and instilling music appreciation in all her students. \n\n\n\nBefore emigrating to the U.S.\, Jessy had the opportunity to perform with the Matanzas Symphonic Orchestra (Matanzas\, Cuba)\, University of Arts Symphonic Orchestra (Havana\, Cuba)\, Failde Youth Band (Matanzas\, Cuba)\, and Suns of Cuba (Matanzas\, Cuba). \n\n\n\nOne of the highlights of her career include a performance for President Barack Obama during a Cuban State Dinner in Havana\, Cuba\, on March 21\, 2016. Since arriving in the U.S. in 2017\, she has performed at various venues in Florida and Georgia. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-june-2nd-cuban-singer-jessie-diaz/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2D436DB1-6D3C-4AEF-8B44-F9485FA49240.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230530T014121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T015324Z UID:28982-1685649600-1685660400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursdays in June: The Velvet Note Open Returns! DESCRIPTION:This is our annual open-mic performance competition. Throughout the month of June\, we are searching for the most enjoyable performance we can find\, and the winner will earn a coveted spot on The Velvet Note weekend calendar.  \n\n\n\nHosted by Club Owner Tamara Fuller and silently-judged by guest music afficianados\, each jam night is sure to feature the best vocal and instrumental music\, tons of fun and a benevolent\, the very best house band\, welcoming audience cheering you on. All genres are welcomed and encouraged. Come on out and play!! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursdays-in-june-the-velvet-note-open-returns/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/255421FC-EF00-4CD8-A707-D118722DF50D.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230404T033912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T034752Z UID:28859-1685300400-1685305800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, May 28th: The C4 Experience DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. This quartet\, simply called C4\, is the brainchild of percussionist\, composer\, and conductor Casen Alesi. Casen is currently a freshman percussion performance major at Kennesaw State University. He has already established himself as a force of nature in the percussion world as a performer and promoter of new music both in the world of classical and jazz. He has commissioned multiple world premieres and performed alongside the industry’s best\, including Joseph Alessi and John Faddis. Comprised of fellow Kennesaw State jazz musicians Owen Anderson on guitar\, Matteo Staciarine and Brandon Lewis alternating on piano\, and Eisen Griffen on bass\, C4 brings the next generation of jazz musicians to your backyard. With the ability to flow from bebop to hip-hop and everywhere in between\, C4 presents a night of music that’ll be genuinely unforgettable. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-may-28th-the-c4-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/2023/04/PXL_20220731_170427493.MP-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230503T174047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T130717Z UID:28941-1685215800-1685228400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, May 27th: Slim Gambill & The Second Guesses w/ Andre Manga\, Jordan Carter and Les Hall DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. An evening of an all-over-the-map\, all-things-considered musical grab bag. Intermingling Slim’s original contemporary jazz music (as heard on Sirius/XM Watercoors\, WCLK Atlanta and WJZA Atlanta)\, with everything from 90’s R&B\, Latin-Island-Afrobeat fusion\, 70’s smooth jazz\, 80’s rock\, maybe an action Jazz Standard and…well\, you get the picture. There’s never been a dull moment when Slim Gambill comes to the Velvet Note\, and evenly his usual standards\, this is a night that will surprise and entertain you. And will likely surprise the band too. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-may-27th-slim-gambill-the-second-guesses/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/124F853D-D615-4BC0-917B-DB5FAE2DB477.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230503T165445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T130629Z UID:28935-1685129400-1685142000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, May 26th: Slim Gambill & The Second Guesses w/ Andre Manga\, Jordan Carter and Les Hall DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. An evening of an all-over-the-map\, all-things-considered musical grab bag. Intermingling Slim’s original contemporary jazz music (as heard on Sirius/XM Watercoors\, WCLK Atlanta and WJZA Atlanta)\, with everything from 90’s R&B\, Latin-Island-Afrobeat fusion\, 70’s smooth jazz\, 80’s rock\, maybe an action Jazz Standard and…well\, you get the picture. There’s never been a dull moment when Slim Gambill comes to the Velvet Note\, and evenly his usual standards\, this is a night that will surprise and entertain you. And will likely surprise the band too. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-may-26th-slim-gambill-the-second-guesses/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/7B807755-B5FF-4AE5-AC1C-AA325EC41814.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230503T161813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T161814Z UID:28933-1685044800-1685055600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 25th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Saxophonist Dwan Bosman DESCRIPTION:Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. This week\, we’ve got saxophonist Dwan Bosman herding the cats\, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-may-25th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-saxophonist-dwan-bosman/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/92D20AA0-52C4-4C83-8F1D-F206EF6513F6_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230503T160742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T160748Z UID:28931-1684695600-1684701000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, May 21st: Legends of Jazz Presents the Music of Herbie Hancock DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Herbie Hancock! \n\n\n\nJustin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging\, narrative form– through the life of this legendary pianist as well as the impact that he had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time. \n\n\n\nOh\, and they’ll also play their behinds off! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-may-21st-legends-of-jazz-presents-the-music-of-herbie-hancock/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Herbie-Hancock-MasterClass-review.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230503T033758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T033759Z UID:28926-1684611000-1684623600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, May 20th: Sarah Partridge is 'Honoring Ella' DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. A dazzling interpreter of classic and popular standards over her twenty- five year career\, Partridge has delighted audiences around the globe. As a New Jersey resident\, she covers the east coast from NYC\, to Boston\, to Washington\, DC. Her tours of the US have taken her from the south to the midwest and pacific northwest. \n\n\n\nSarah has seven internationally released recordings that range from jazz standards to albums of her own compositions. Her album\, “Bright Lights & Promises: Redefining Janis Ian” landed on 3 “best jazz album” lists in 2017. Her latest holiday release in 2022\, “A Partridge in In A Pear Tree”\, received thousands of plays on Spotify\, Apple and Amazon where several tracks appeared on top pick playlists. \n\n\n\nSarah has performed with many legendary musicians\, including trumpeters Doc Cheatham and Sean Jones\, guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli\, and saxophonist Frank Wess. \n\n\n\nCritic Dan Bilawsky wrote in “All About Jazz”\, Partridge can scat\, strut\, soar\, and tear your heart and soul to shreds without ever breaking a sweat. She’s that good\, these performances are that memorable\, and this album is most certainly one for the ages. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-may-20th-sarah-partridge-is-honoring-ella/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Add-a-subheading-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230503T030730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T170359Z UID:28922-1684526400-1684537200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, May 19th: Deborah Davis & A Few Good Men DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. \n\n\n\nAlso Starring: \n\n\n\nLouis Hearivoux ( piano).  \n\n\n\nTommy Sauter ( bass)  \n\n\n\nKermit Walker( drums)  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed jazz vocalist Deborah Davis is based in New York City. She makes her debut appearance at The Velvet Note\, accompanied by A Few Good Men from the Atlanta area featuring Louis Hearivoux\, piano\, Tommy Sauter\, bass and Kermit Walker\, drums.  \n\n\n\nDeborah has a natural flowing charm and flawless stage presence that draws you into her show. A native of Dallas\, and UNT alum\, she has toured 35 international countries\, has performed with legendary jazz greats Lionel Hampton\, and Clark Terry\, invited to sing with Freddie Hubbard\, Art Blakey\, and Ray Brown\, did a commercial with Ella Fitzgerald and subbed for Abbey Lincoln. As a band leader she has lead her own bands featuring\, Cyrus Chestnut\, Eric Lewis\, Gerald Clayton\, Benny Green\, Christian McBride\, Peter Washington\, Eric Wheeler\, Russell Malone\, Greg Hutchinson\, Brian Blade\, Willie Jones III and too many more to name. She’s know for her unique phrasing and ability to swing like her life depends on it. As an independent artist she formed “got my own records” producing 3 recordings. She has sung for dignitaries at the U.N. and U.S. Embassy  affairs including a performance for President Bill Clinton\, and toured Latin America as a US Jazz Ambassador. Deborah Davis Music Design\, LLC is music curator and consultant for international hotels\, jazz  clubs\, and music festivals and events. Her charitable contributions include annual benefit shows for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and City Meals on Wheels (NYC) . URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-may-19th-deborah-davis-a-few-good-men/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Debo.Rose_.hires_.jpg.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230503T031610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T031615Z UID:28924-1684440000-1684450800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 18th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Saxophonist Dwan Bosman DESCRIPTION:Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. This week\, we’ve got saxophonist Dwan Bosman herding the cats\, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-may-18th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-saxophonist-dwan-bosman/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/92D20AA0-52C4-4C83-8F1D-F206EF6513F6_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20220420T020429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T022608Z UID:27889-1684006200-1684098000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Happy Mother's Day! Saturday\, May 13th & Sunday\, May 14th: The Legendary Bosman Twins DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM \n\n\n\nSUNDAY SHOWTIMES: 5:30PM AND 7:30PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn 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 known businessman and a side man in Basie’s and Ellington’s orchestras. They are both Florida A&M University music scholars\, composers\, arrangers\, jazz artists and music educators.  Over the years\, The Bosman Twins have shared their love of music and the stage with entertainment legends Freddie Cole\, Branford Marsalis\, Fontella Bass\, Roy Ayers\, David Peaston and the late trumpeter\, Lester Bowie. Whether performing with their own band or accompanying other notable jazz professionals\, their unique style and renditions of jazz\, rhythm and blues\, funk and gospel have earned them national and international acclaim. \n\n\n\nGet to know The Bosman Twins and their music by clicking HERE. \n\n\n\nThe Bosmans play an array of woodwind instruments\, ranging from tenor and alto saxophone (Dwayne and Dwight’s primary instruments) to soprano sax and a variety of clarinets and flutes.  They always bring an infectious enthusiasm and energy to the stage\, an approach they learned from their father\, Lloyd Smith\, an alto saxophonist and flute player who worked with such famous St. Louis bandleaders as Fate Marable\, Charles Creath and Dewey Jackson – and later played with legends like Earl Hines and Duke Ellington on the national jazz scene. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/happy-mothers-day-saturday-may-7th-sunday-may-8th-the-legendary-bosman-twins/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BosmanTwins3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230502T020845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T172108Z UID:28915-1683919800-1683932400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, May 12th: Mercy Myra w/ Mausiki Scales & The Common Ground DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30PM.  \n\n\n\nOne of the most enjoyable entertainers anywhere! \n\n\n\nDefinitely born to sing\, Mercy Myra is lauded as Kenya’s leading female R&B artist\, often viewed as a female pioneer in the Kenyan music scene. She made her mark in the industry with a string of hits from two successful CD releases: Taba Samu (2001) and Nyisri Malong’o (2003). Favorites like “I’m Gonna Fly”\, “Maneno”\, “Life”\, “Imagine” and “Tie Dero” topped the African music charts. International performances\, tours and guest appearances came next\, as well as numerous awards and accolades. She feels very close to her newest single\, “Back Home”\, which touches on the subject of missing her native Kenya. Its grounded yet airy percussions\, as well as a subtle bass line allow the song to have a natural feel\, as if evoking the four elements of nature: water\, air\, fire and earth.  \n\n\n\nABOUT MAUSIKI SCALES \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA virtuosic keys player\, Scales also sings\, composes\, arranges\, and plays African percussion instruments. But his musical education started early\, as he trained on piano from the age of eight and loved listening to classic soul music like Earth\, Wind and Fire\, the Emotions\, and Gil Scott-Heron. “One day\, I heard Parliament Funkadelic’s ‘Flashlight’ playing on the boombox and started playing along on the family piano\,” Scales remembered. “I never got it out of my system.” URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-may-12th-mercy-myra/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/0BECAF50-BA94-488F-A0A7-DD8B1BA3F776.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230502T011810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T011811Z UID:28913-1683835200-1683846000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 11th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Saxophonist Dwan Bosman DESCRIPTION:Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. This week\, we’ve got saxophonist Dwan Bosman herding the cats\, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-may-11th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-saxophonist-dwan-bosman/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/92D20AA0-52C4-4C83-8F1D-F206EF6513F6_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T223000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20220301T192248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T030103Z UID:27779-1683486000-1683498600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, May 7th: Hiroya Tsukamoto DESCRIPTION:TWO SHOWTIMES: 7:00 – 8:30PM and 9:00 – 10:30PM. Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind guitarist and composer. Born and raised in Kyoto\, Japan and in 2000\, he received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the US. Since then\, he has been performing internationally including United Nations\, Blue Note in New York Japanese National Television. Hiroya released six albums. Most recently\, he won 2nd place in International Finger Style Guitar Championship in 2018. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-march-27th-hiroya-tsukamoto/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/121C3638-1913-4B4F-B37B-822FBD5B9A33.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230429T163756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T163756Z UID:28901-1683401400-1683414000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, April 6th: Stephanie Nakasian DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM \n\n\n\nStephanie Nakasian is an exciting\, well-seasoned vocalist and master of innovative jazz improvisation\, completely authentic with a fresh and vibrant sound all her own. \n\n\n\nKnown as one of the world’s leading jazz vocalists\, Stephanie will take you on a fantasy swing voyage that transcends the Great Ladies of Song in genre\, tribute and originality. Capturing the heart of audiences with her extensive repertoire\, reaching from Jazz to Broadway\, Stephanie creates an atmosphere of romance and excitement that will transport you to another place and time.  \n\n\n\nA prolific recording artist with 15 celebrated albums\, including her acclaimed “Show me the Way” and special tribute to Billie Holiday “Billie Remembered” which was featured on NPR’s “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross\, Stephanie continues to perform live and is dedicated to inspiring “next generation” artists through her writings\, guest speaker appearances and participatory vocal training courses and improv workshops.  \n\n\n\nConcert appearances as a featured artist include performances with Urbie Green\, Pat Metheny\, Bobby McFerrin\, Milt Hinton\, Clark Terry\, J.R. Monterose\, Joe Temperly\, Scott Hamilton\, Harry Allen\, Sheila Jordan\, Bob Dorough\, Valery Ponomarev and (with Jon Hendricks) Philly Joe Jones\, Roy Haynes\, and Annie Ross to name a few. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-april-6th-stephanie-nakasian/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled-design-105.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T152521 CREATED:20230430T190253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T190253Z UID:28905-1683316800-1683324000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, May 5th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY (8pm)! The Velvet Note is FIRE on Cinco de Mayo! \n\n\n\nIt’s hard to believe that Yakou Daniel N’Guesson and Emrah Kotan have never met\, but it happens this Friday\, May 5th on The Velvet Note Stage! If you’ve been waiting to try out an evening with this acclaimed jazz fusion band\, THIS is the one! Canadian Bill Hart herds a skillful and groovy group of phenomenal musicians for an evening of musical discovery and great fun. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-may-5th-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/2023/04/Cinco-de-Mayo-Friday-May-5th-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR