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SUMMARY:Thursday\, August 17th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
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. It’s hosted by Velvet Note Owner Tamara Fuller\, with invited special guests each week\, so you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh\, and she’s always on the lookout for new talent for Velvet Note shows! 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-august-17th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-owner-tamara-fuller/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friday\, August 18th:  Jazz Singer Jennifer Wrobleski
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30pm and 9:30pm.      \n\n\n\nBorn in Pittsburgh\, PA\, Ms. Wrobleski has lived up and down the east coast.  She studied opera at the New England Conservatory of Music and musical theatre at the Boston Conservatory of Music. \n\n\n\nAfter school\, she began her singing career with The Walt Disney Company in Orlando\, FL. As the character\, Cinderella\, she sang and danced in the Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Surprise Celebration show.  She also played the role of Belle in MGM’s Beauty & The Beast show.\n\n\n\nIn early 2005\, she formed a jazz quartet and performed throughout Florida and Georgia\, including Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island Jazz Company\, the House of Blues Orlando\, Nikki Beach Miami\, Churchill Grounds Atlanta and Sambuca in Buckhead.\n\n\n\nLater\, having moved to NYC\, Ms. Farnsworth performed regularly with Harold Mabern Jr\, Joseph Farnsworth\, Eric Alexander\, John Webber\, Sharp Radway and Anthony Wonsey.  Oftentimes\, she was a featured vocalist with the Harold Mabern Jr Trio at the Village Vanguard\, Dizzy’s Coca-Cola Club and clubs around the world including Greece\, Vienna\, Russia and Italy.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to the music\, Ms. Wrobleski is an avid painter.  Her portrait of jazz legend\, Harold Mabern Jr is on display at Smalls Jazz Club NYC\, a portrait of Teddy Wilson is hanging on the walls at Mezzrow Jazz Club in NYC\, as well as a mural at the famed Harlem restaurant\, Charlie’s Bar & Kitchen.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-august-18th-jazz-singer-jennifer-wrobleski/
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, August 21st:  Legends of Jazz Presents the Music of Cole Porter *** SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!  ****
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Cole Porter. \n\n\n\nJustin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging\, narrative form– through the life of this legendary Broadway 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-august-21st-legends-of-jazz-presents-the-music-of-cole-porter/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T200000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, August 24th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
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. It’s hosted by Velvet Note Owner Tamara Fuller\, with invited special guests each week\, so you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh\, and she’s always on the lookout for new talent for Velvet Note shows! 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-august-24th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-owner-tamara-fuller/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T230000
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SUMMARY:Friday\, August 25th and Saturday\, August 26th:  The Eric Essix Group
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY and SATURDAY SHOWTIMES:  7:30PM AND 9:30PM.    During his first decade as an artist\, Eric recorded four well received albums on Nova Records\, his own label (S6 Jazz Records) and Ben Tankard’s Spirit Jazz\, and earned a degree from Berklee College of Music. In 1998\, he reached an exciting plateau when he was signed by legendary Warner Brothers Vice President Ricky Shultz to his new Warner distributed label\, Zebra Records. Schultz\, who helped develop the careers of contemporary jazz greats Pat Metheny\, Al Jarreau\, David Sanborn\, Larry Carlton\, Fourplay\, Joshua Redman and The Yellowjackets\, took a liking to Essix’s latest self-produced album Small Talk and gave the guitarist his first taste of national promotion and radio exposure. Eric’s single “For Real” was on the airplay charts for 25 weeks\, reaching the Top 5 on several. Southbound\, the guitarist’s second album on the label\, included a re-imagining of the Brook Benton classic “Rainy Night in Georgia\,” which likewise became a radio hit in 2001.   \n\n\n\nListen to Eric perform my favorite of his hits\, his version of “Wichita Lineman”. \n\n\n\nSince launching his own indie label Essential Recordings in 2002\, Eric has scored numerous  radio hits\, starting with “Sweet Tea” from 2004’s Somewhere in Alabama and continuing with “Shuttlesworth Drive\,” a musical tribute to the great civil rights pioneer\, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth\, which spent 7 consecutive weeks at #1 on Smoothjazz.com and over 20 weeks in the Top 10; “New Focus\,” which reached #27 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs chart; and “Foot Soldiers\,” which hit #1 on the Smoothjazz.com Indie Chart and #9 on the Top Fifty chart among numerous other industry airplay lists. Five years after its release\, “Foot Soldiers” remains in regular rotation on SiriusXM Watercolors.   \n\n\n\nIn the late 2000s\, Eric expanded his reach in the contemporary urban jazz realm\, touring and performing with some of the top names in the genre\, including Jeff Lorber\, Gerald Albright\, Ronnie Laws\, Phil Perry\, Boney James\, Everette Harp\, Peabo Bryson\, Marcus Miller\, Eric Darius\, Alex Bugnon\, Marcus Johnson\, Peter White\, Mindi Abair and others. His love for the genre and his deep connections therein inspired him to launch the Preserve Jazz Festival\, the only festival in Birmingham exclusively devoted to jazz performers. As Founder and Executive Producer for ten years\, Eric invited headliners like Brian Culbertson\, Kirk Whalum\, Boney James and Jeff Lorber to perform.     \n\n\n\nThough Eric admits his style is very different from that of Wes Montgomery\, the legendary guitarist is another major influence. Ten years before the Jaco experience\, Eric’s dad played Montgomery’s 1966 album California Dreaming for him. “I had never heard anyone play jazz interpretations of pop melodies until then\,” Eric says. “I could hear that the guitar was actually “singing” the melody. That’s when I realized jazz was the natural style of music for an instrument to achieve the same emotions that a vocal could. I started playing guitar two years later and right from the start tried to make the guitar sing.”   \n\n\n\n“The most interesting part of this musical journey has been observing my own growth as an artist\,” Eric says. “My mindset has shifted dramatically and is light years away from when I was a young guitarist first making records\, focusing on being flashy and showing people how fast I could play. In those days\, it was all about speed and lots of notes. As I have matured as a musician and as a person\, I’d like to think I have found my niche as a composer and songwriter as well as becoming a better guitar player.”  \n\n\n\n$39. 
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-february-25th-the-eric-essix-group/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T190000
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, August 27th:  Randy Hoexter Center Stage
DESCRIPTION:One of our absolute favorite Master Pianists takes center stage with a compilation of original compositions and arrangements that will blow you away! Featuring a full band\, including the great Sam Skelton on Saxophone! ONE SHOW @ 7:00pm –get your tickets NOW!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-august-27th-randy-hoexter-center-stage/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, August 31st:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
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. It’s hosted by Velvet Note Owner Tamara Fuller\, with invited special guests each week\, so you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh\, and she’s always on the lookout for new talent for Velvet Note shows! 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-august-31st-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-owner-tamara-fuller/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T223000
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SUMMARY:Friday\, September 1st\, Saturday\, September 2nd and Sunday\, September 3rd:  Ray Howard Band's Tribute to Earth\, Wind & Fire!
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES:  7:30pm and 9:30pm.  SUNDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:00pm and 9:00pm.  Do you remember?  This is it!  Our annual\, Labor Day Earth\, Wind and Fire celebration is back and the Ray Howard Band does it like no one else.    These show sell out within days\, so get your reservations now!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-june-10th-ray-howards-gemini-tribute-to-earth-wind-fire/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, September 7th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
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. It’s hosted by Velvet Note Owner Tamara Fuller\, with invited special guests each week\, so you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh\, and she’s always on the lookout for new talent for Velvet Note shows! 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-september-7th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-owner-tamara-fuller/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T213000
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SUMMARY:Friday\, September 8th:  The Bradie Speller Band  *** SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!  ***
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY:  7:30PM.     A master percussionist and rhythm programmer\, who now\, as a result of his early interest and exploration of electronic percussion instruments\, finds himself at the forefront of the current electronic percussion age.  \n\n\n\nBradie’s unique style of African and Latin drumming carried him into live performances and recording sessions with musical heavy weights such as: Cecil Taylor; Weather Report; Herbie Hancock; Jon Lucien; Tina Turner; The Sylvers; The Pyramids; Tarika Blue; Alphonse Mouzon; Leslie Uggams; Peter Erskine; Lannie Kazan; Ryo Kawasaki ; Edwin Starr; Mary Wells & many others too numerous to name.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-september-8th-the-bradie-speller-band/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T193000
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, September 9th:  Cainan Grier--Communion
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30PM AND 9:30PM.   Cainan Grier is a Jazz and R&B vocalist and pianist with roots grounded in classical\, gospel and world music styles. Originally from Miami\, Florida\, Cainan is an alumnus of Berklee College of Music where he studied under some of the greatest musicians of our time and has performed on stages with legendary vocalist Fred Hammond and Donnie McClurkin . Cainan’s performance style and musicality draws an emphasis on the storytelling nature of music\, and creates a vibe that is not only pleasing to the ear\, but to the heart\, mind and soul as well.  \n\n\n\nIn his sophomore show at The Velvet Note\, Communion\, Cainan uses his unique storytelling ability and musical intuition to create a musical review of the human experience. Through of the pen of some of the greatest lyricists of our time and the harmonic language of gospel and jazz\, Cainan acts as a shepherd\, guiding you on a journey of what it means to be human: to love\, to laugh\, to lose\, and to live!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-september-9th-cainan-grier-communion/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T200000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, September 14th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
DESCRIPTION:HOURS:  8pm to 11pm.  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. It’s hosted by Velvet Note Owner Tamara Fuller\, with invited special guests each week\, so you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh\, and she’s always on the lookout for new talent for Velvet Note shows! 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-september-14th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-owner-tamara-fuller/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T193000
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, September 16th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30PM AND 9:30PM.  Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart takes his world music mix of jazz fused with other musical elements to brave new heights!  THIS is the music you’ll want to listen to\, even if you don’t think you like jazz.  Inspired by the likes of icons of Jazz and Fusion music\, such as Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix\, Bill Hart and the Bill Hart Band are a stirring force in the riveting and dynamic realm of Jazz\, Funk\, and Fusion music. An internationally recognized and diverse act\, the talented group of individuals part of the Bill Hart Band are driven to captivate and enliven audiences with their rich and unique musical compositions\, melding together genres with ease. The group is also looking forward to continuing their musical voyage around the world\, enthralling listeners with their individual musical styles and tastes.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-july-15th-the-bill-hart-international-jazz-fusion-band/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T210000
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, September 17th:  A Birthday Celebration Show for John Coltrane! *** SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!! ***
DESCRIPTION:The Velvet Note presents the final segment of our current season of Legends of Jazz\, featuring the music of John Coltrane. As with the entire monthly Legends of Jazz series\, The Jazz Legacy Project headed up by Justin Varnes will guide guests–in engaging\, narrative form– through the life and music of this great American saxophonist. 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!​ 
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-september-17th-a-birthday-celebration-show-for-john-coltrane/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141124
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, September 21st:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
DESCRIPTION:HOURS: 8pm to 11pm. 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. It’s hosted by Velvet Note Owner Tamara Fuller\, with invited special guests each week\, so you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh\, and she’s always on the lookout for new talent for Velvet Note shows! 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-september-21st-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-owner-tamara-fuller/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T230000
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, September 23rd:  Top 100 Smooth Jazz Saxophonist J Staton
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30pm and 9:30pm.   \n\n\n\nJames Staton\, popularly known as J is a National Recording Artist\, Saxophonist\, Writer\, and Producer from Chesapeake\, Virginia who has managed to create a sound that strikes a tasteful balance between polishedness and honest rawness. \n\n\n\nWhile there’s an undeniable smoothness to his rhythmic flow\, his delivery is hard-hitting with a powerful sound\, creating a certain level of intensity and poise in his overall compositions. When he dabbles in the realm of Jazz\, the satisfying grace of his smooth style and delivery is even more pronounced.J Staton has been in the music game for several years now and has steadily grown his own fan base in the Hampton Roads\, VA area and Statewide. J is a natural. He draws immense satisfaction in encapsulating his thoughts and ideas into this creative medium. J is buoyed by a desire to stand out from the rest and music has helped him enhance his own being with works that are honest to him and entertaining to listeners. \n\n\n\nHis debut album\, THIS MIND OF MINE (2013) and his single project “IT’S ALL GOOD”\, released in 2019 is a mixture of smooth melodic jazz grooves with a taste of funk.  “IT’S ALL GOOD” made Billboard and The  Smooth Jazz National Charts; it remained on there for 17 weeks. J has appeared at The Apollo Theater. He has performed with Gerald Albright\, Norman Connors\, Jennette Harris\, and Peter White. Staton has opened for Jeff Lorber\, Eric Darius\, and Ben Tankard to mention a few. J has also shared the stage with Avery Sunshine. He was nominated twice by Veer Magazine Music Awards for 2013 & 2019 Best in Jazz. His latest single\, “KICKIN IT” produced by  Grammy Award-winning Jeff Lorber and  Featuring Jeff Lorber and bassist Jimmy Haslip from the  Yellowjackets\, was released on May 31\, 2022. \n\n\n\nEntirely devoted to his craft\, J has been focusing his time on his songwriting and unique sound\, whilst developing relationships to network effectively. He remains humble always as he continues to create grounded and honest works of art in a bid to share his gift with the world.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-september-23rd-top-100-smooth-jazz-saxophonist-j-staton/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T223000
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, September 24th:  A Celebration of John Coltrane with Eric Wyatt and Guest Jeff "Tain" Watts
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we continue to celebrate the birthday of John Coltrane (Sept 23\, 1926)\, an American jazz saxophonist\, bandleader and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music. \n\n\n\nHeading up the celebration is Eric Wyatt\, who brings his band mates from New York down to light of the stage.  Joining him is legendary special guest Jeff “Tain” Watts.  Tain is a drummer who has performed with Wynton Marsalis\, Branford Marsalis\, Betty Carter\, Michael Brecker\, Ravi Coltrane and many more!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-september-24th-a-celebration-of-john-coltrane-with-eric-wyatt-and-guest-jeff-tain-watts/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141124
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, September 28th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
DESCRIPTION:HOURS: 8pm to 11pm. 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. It’s hosted by Velvet Note Owner Tamara Fuller\, with invited special guests each week\, so you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh\, and she’s always on the lookout for new talent for Velvet Note shows! 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-september-28th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-owner-tamara-fuller/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141124
CREATED:20230829T164847Z
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SUMMARY:Friday\, September 29th:  Alex Barry & Rusty Hayes
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to Alex and Rusty\, winners of our 2023 Velvet Open! \n\n\n\nAlex Barry is a young jazz bass player from Suwanee\, GA pursuing a degree in Jazz Performance under Rodney Jordan at Florida State University. Alex has been surrounded by music his whole life and he picked up the electric bass at the age of 12 which turned into a love for jazz and funk music with the influence  of his grandfather\, a jazz bassist who played with names like Dizzy Gillespie and Barbara Streisand. Alex is also the bassist of a local jazz group called “The Midnight Collective” which consists of other young talented musicians all pursuing music degrees. These musicians are Reed Jorgenson on saxophone\, Jaiden Swami on drums\, Issac Lourie on guitar\, and Blake Dwelle on piano. All of these young men have a deep desire to pursue music professionally and all have promising futures as performers\, teachers\, and creators. \n\n\n\nRusty Hayes was raised in the Atlanta area. He grew up surrounded by arich mixture of soul stirring music\, including the classic andcontemporary gospel music that was everywhere in his formative years.Jazz\, Soul and Rock also shaped his musical landscape as Atlantabecame a more multicultural city.He began singing gospel as a teenager\, and joined his first Band in histwenties. The Group was called Club 81. He was the front man for theband for three years and later joined the Native Sons spending the nextfive years as lead singer and co-writer\, playing throughout the southeast. Both bands specialized in Jump Blues and Jazz.Rusty has recorded several original songs all rooted in the blues andjazz tradition.He can be seen regularly on the Jazz and Blues scene.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-september-29th-alex-barry-rusty-hayes/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141124
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, September 30th:  Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Jarred Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:On the cusp of a new soulful soundscape comes the genius of Jarred Armstrong bringing a sound influenced by many genres and styles of music. A talented musician of many instruments with a smooth voice trained on jazz classics\, he combines vintage sound and organic soul with a modern style spanning from edgy to elegant.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-september-30th-smooth-jazz-saxophonist-jarred-armstrong/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141124
CREATED:20230925T170047Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, October 1st:  Jason Marsalis!
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY!!!   The Velvet Note launches its October shows with an exclusive performance starring Vibraphonist Jason Marsalis and his band!  Get ready for a night of great music\, accompanied by New Orleans-inspired culinary selections and our new\, special fall cocktail! \n\n\n\nFrom a tender young age it was clear that Jason Marsalis had what it took to be great. Jason is the son of pianist and music educator Ellis Marsalis and his wife Dolores\, and the youngest sibling of Wynton\, Branford and Delfeayo. Together\, the four brothers and their patriarch Ellis\, comprise New Orleans venerable first family of jazz. \n\n\n\nin 1995\, Marsalis ascended to the drum throne of a new group lead by virtuoso pianist and former sideman for Wynton Marsalis\, Marcus Roberts. Despite a demanding touring schedule with Roberts\, Marsalis furthered his educational goals by attending Loyola University in New Orleans\, as well as studying composition with notable classical composer\, Roger Dickerson. While Marsalis made appearances with such international jazz luminaries as Joe Henderson and Lionel Hampton\, he was visible on the New Orleans scene working with a diverse cross section of bands from Casa Samba (Brazilian)\, Neslort (jazz fusion) Summer Stages (children’s theater)\, Dr. Michael White (traditional jazz) and many others. \n\n\n\n2013 was a monumental year in which Marsalis released his next recording as a leader on vibes entitled “In a World of Mallets”. The album went to number 1 on the CMJ Radio Charts and also won an Offbeat Magazine award\, a New Orleans music magazine\, for best Contemporary Jazz Album. Marsalis also participated in a session produced by Bill Cosby by playing vibes for music used in Cosby’s Comedy Central special\, “Far From Finished”. There was even recordings from the drum kit as Marcus Roberts released three recordings that year. Two with Wynton Marsalis\, “Together Again – In the Studio” and “Together Again – Live in Concert”\, and the ambitious original trio suite from Roberts\, “From Rags to Rhythm”. \n\n\n\nWith each passing year Jason Marsalis continues to grow and develop as both a composer and performer. With a fire in his heart and a passion for the music\, his will to swing has never been more resolute. The maturity and the command he possesses over his music is clearly evident to those who have heard or seen him.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-october-1st-vibraphonist-jason-marsalis/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T210000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday\, October 4th:  An Evening of Nat King Cole w/ The Bryan Eng Trio
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY:  7:00 pm. \n\n\n\n“If you see Eng on the schedule\, it’s a guarantee you’ll be entertained.” —Broadway World“Eng’s star wattage is undeniable.” —Chicago Sun-Times \n\n\n\nFrom New York City\, multifaceted jazz pianist and singer and Broadway actor\, Bryan Eng is one of the most promising and accomplished entertainers of his generation. At just 24 years old\, Eng has already begun to make big strides across industries in the entertainment scene. \n\n\n\nHis unique talents as an actor and musician have been featured in movies\, on TV\, and at revered performance venues including Broadway\, the Kennedy Center\, Jazz at Lincoln Center\, Birdland\, and revered jazz clubs around the world. \n\n\n\nEng graduated from Northwestern University where his Chicago acclaim proved inevitable. Maintaining multiple performance residencies and starring at award-winning regional theaters\, the Chicago Tribune confirmed\, “Bryan Eng is one of Chicago’s bright stars.” Soon\, Eng was invited to join the Broadway cast of Plaza Suite with Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. Now a New York star in ascension\, Eng holds the premier performance residency at the historic Carlyle Hotel’s Bemelmans Bar while headlining at the nation’s most respected rooms.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/wednesday-october-4th-an-evening-of-nat-king-cole-w-the-bryan-eng-trio/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T230000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, October 5th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
DESCRIPTION:HOURS: 8pm to 11pm. 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. It’s hosted by Velvet Note Owner Tamara Fuller\, with invited special guests each week\, so you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh\, and she’s always on the lookout for new talent for Velvet Note shows! 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-october-5th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-owner-tamara-fuller/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141124
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SUMMARY:Friday\, October 6th: The Tritone Youth Orchestra Goes to the Movies!
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY:   7:30pm.  The Tritone Youth Orchestra\, directed by Zac Lavender\, brings together highly dedicated local\, middle and high school music students\, amateur adult musicians and local freelance professionals to perform original arrangements of great music by and for our community. The orchestra (composed of strings\, guitars\, keys\, winds\, percussion and vocals) also showcases well known professional guest soloists and accomplished student soloists. Tritone Youth Orchestra includes members of the Community\, Tritone Chamber Orchestra and North Atlanta Young Musicians Association and creatively explores emotive music traversing genres and bringing people together\, and in this performance\, explores the compositions infused in our rich\, cinematic history.  Seating is limited\, so get yours NOW!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-october-6th-the-tritone-youth-orchestra-goes-to-the-movies/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141124
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, October 7th:  Guitarist/Singer Niles Rivers   ***   SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT!!   ***
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM.   \n\n\n\nThe story of Niles Levi Rivers begins in a Cleveland church\, where his father was a pastor.  Niles grew up playing bass and drums for the church choir\, and singing whenever he could.  As the youngest of five children\, Niles and his older brother were both introduced by their father to the music of Ahmad Jamal\, Chick Corea\, Stanley Clarke and John Pattitucci by the time they were ten years old.  “These were the guys I wanted to emulate\, they were my celebrities!” he says.  Niles’ father would provide musical instruments for his kids to play jazz around the house\, insisting that they practice each day before they could go outside.  Often their friends’ noses were pressed up against the living room windows\, watching them perform before they could come out to play. \n\n\n\nThroughout high school\, Niles played double bass in his school’s jazz combo.  Combo students wrote original music for themselves to perform\, including playing regularly in the assemblies and competitions at other schools.  Through these experiences and an encouraging band director\, Niles launched his journey as a singer\, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who began using his voice as an instrument to speak life into the world. \n\n\n\nAfter graduation\, Niles began developing skills in pop music production\, inspired by a diverse range of artists from Prince to Bruce Hornsby and beyond.  “Shawn Colvin’s song ‘Polaroids’ showed me that you could sing songs to the world\, not just about love but about life. Storytelling.  That’s what made me want to sing life-giving songs that help someone\, somehow along the way.”  Today\, Niles’ mission is to share his gifts by telling life stories through the musicality of jazz influencing the popular music of his generation. \n\n\n\n\n\n***   SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT!!  ***
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-october-7th-guitarist-singer-niles-rivers/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T210000
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, October 8th:  The Life and Music of Charlie Parker
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. The Velvet Note kicks off its 13th season of its Legends of Jazz Series with a celebration of the music of Cole Porter. \n\n\n\nJustin Varnes and his Jazz Legacy Project will guide guests–in engaging\, narrative form– through the life of this legendary saxophonist\, 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-october-8th-the-life-and-music-of-charlie-parker/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141124
CREATED:20231010T005128Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, October 12th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
DESCRIPTION:HOURS: 8pm to 11pm. 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. It’s hosted by Velvet Note Owner Tamara Fuller\, with invited special guests each week\, so you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh\, and she’s always on the lookout for new talent for Velvet Note shows! 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-october-12th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-owner-tamara-fuller/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141124
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SUMMARY:Friday\, October 13th:  The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart takes his world music mix of jazz fused with other musical elements to brave new heights! THIS is the music you’ll want to listen to\, even if you don’t think you like jazz. Inspired by the likes of icons of Jazz and Fusion music\, such as Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix\, Bill Hart and the Bill Hart Band are a stirring force in the riveting and dynamic realm of Jazz\, Funk\, and Fusion music. An internationally recognized and diverse act\, the talented group of individuals part of the Bill Hart Band are driven to captivate and enliven audiences with their rich and unique musical compositions\, melding together genres with ease. The group is also looking forward to continuing their musical voyage around the world\, enthralling listeners with their individual musical styles and tastes.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-october-13th-the-bill-hart-international-jazz-fusion-band/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141124
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, October 14th:  Actress and Singer Toni Byrd
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30pm and 9:30pm.  Toni Byrd is a world class recording artist\, songwriter and one of the most unforgettable and versatile vocal artists around. In addition to all of her credits\, add actress to her impressive list. Currently based in Atlanta\, the Native Memphian was cast in a primary role\, playing the character “Ida Belle” in the movie\, “Lawless\,” an American crime drama film directed by John Hillcoat with screenplay by Nick Cave and starring Shia LaBeouf\, Tom Hardy\, Guy Pierce\, Jessica Chastain\, Mia Wasikowksa\, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman. Byrd recorded background vocals for the TV series pilot\, “Still The King”\, starring Billy Ray Cyrus and in December of 2016\, under the historical Obama Administration\, performed at the White House Tour. Byrd is the first female vocalist to perform at the legendary Pinewood Atlanta Studios (known for James Bond\, Marvel and Pirates of the Caribbean movies) in 2014 for the kickoff gala celebrating the New American location in Fayetteville\, Georgia.  \n\n\n\nByrd began her professional career in music in 1996 in Memphis\, Tennessee. Her father\, Lionel Byrd\, who was a member of a 60’s musical group\, The 4 Kings in Memphis Tennessee\, did not restrict her to one genre of music. Byrd listened to gospel\, jazz\, R&B\, pop\, American Funk and Country Music. Byrd recalls hearing opera singer\, Leontyne Price\, singing in a commercial for the United Negro College Fund. “While growing up I never knew there were African American opera singers and found myself imitating the richness and clarity of this beautiful woman’s voice.” Byrd’s other influences include singers\, Nat King Cole\, Aretha Franklin\, Nancy Wilson\, Roberta Flack\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Karen Carpenter\, Nina Simone\, Billie Holiday\, Barbra Streisand\, Dionne Warwick\, Natalie Cole\, Gladys Knight\, Anita Baker\, Maysa\, Yolanda Adams\, Andre Crouch and The Hawkins Family\, to mention a few. “I am thankful to my father and to those amazing icons who helped influence my early musical development and helped me find my own voice.”
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-october-14th-actress-and-singer-toni-byrd/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T141124
CREATED:20231018T131036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T131037Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, October 19th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
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. It’s hosted by Velvet Note Owner Tamara Fuller\, with invited special guests each week\, so you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh\, and she’s always on the lookout for new talent for Velvet Note shows! 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-october-19th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-owner-tamara-fuller/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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