Saturday, September 14th: Singer Karen Bryant
2024-09-14 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Karen Bryant is an exciting, entertaining and engaging entertainer. This singer-songwriter has a warm, passionate spirit and a powerful, soulful voice. Her vocal stylings are influenced by various artists of many genres and a strong belief in a positive message in music.

Karen is a featured vocalist at various events and venues throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan area as well as nationally and internationally. Her musical journey has also afforded her the opportunity to share stages with Jazz vocalist Maysa, R&B singer Evelyn “Champagne” King, trumpeter Tom Browne, keyboardist Bobby Lyle, saxophonist Marion Meadows, guitarist Eric Essix and the legendary, Multi-Grammy Award winning band The Yellowjackets just to name a Few. She also performed on the local stage at the Atlanta Jazz Festival and at the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival in Aruba. Karen has several original recordings including a solo project appropriately entitled “Now It’s Time”… for it is truly her time to shine.

Thursday, September 19th: Open Mic Jam!
2024-09-19 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your skills, bring date, bring your instrument, bring your clapping hands, and join the fun. Hosted by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for new talent!

Friday, September 20th: Billboard #1 Artist Slim Gambill
2024-09-20 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. He started rocking out as a kid, found jazz early and wound up playing in a country band.

Clearly, Jason “Slim” Gambill is not one to be constrained by limitations. Or expectations.

The Nebraska-born, Colorado-raised guitarist is, of course, best known for his 13 years of working with country hitmakers Lady A, a key adjunct in the trio’s rise to multi-platinum, award-winning fame thanks to his hot licks and his trademark two-foot-long braids. But Gambill draws from a deep musical well, and his recent albums — FAKE JAZZ & THEME SONGS, LCD — as well as his buoyant new single “Up” and music that’s to come are the work of someone with endless ambition and no boundaries on his ambitions or imagination.

Saturday, September 21st: The Mark Adams Trio
2024-09-21 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. “Live Life with Passion” is Mark Adams’ motto for the new Jazz generation. Adams served as the music director for the legendary producer/composer Roy Ayers for thirty years. This Baltimore native, son of professional musicians, and world class Jazz and Soul pianist began music training at five years old when Velma Adams, his mother and a former music instructor, sat him down at the piano. Seven years later his family re-located to New York City where his late father, the renowned Broadway classical woodwind player Kenneth Adams, inspired him to study classical music and jazz at the Greenwich Village School of Music and to consider a career as a pianist.

Adams is a composer and musical director and regularly performs throughout the U.S., Cuba, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, Turkey, Japan and China with jazz legend and mentor Roy Ayers (whom he calls his surrogate father). He has toured with many other renowned artists including Ron Carter, Ronnie Laws, Hugh Masekela, the late Lou Rawls, Bobbie Humphrey, Angela Bofil, Jon Lucien, Lonnie Liston Smith, Lela Hathaway, Dave Valentine, Wayne Henderson and tap dance sensation, Savion Glover. He has performed with R&B artists Erika Badu, Mary J. Blige, Maysa, Bilal, Jocelyn Brown, Queen Latifa and DJ Pete Rock. Adams also debuted as on Broadway in the musical ‘Five Guys Named Moe’ and ‘The Color Purple’ and in numerous off-Broadway productions, including in Frankfort, Germany.

Mark Adams’ live sound, ‘Fresh & New,’ is “the beginning of the new movement of Souljazz, transport[ing] Jazz away from the Smooth Jazz format” and in 2010 Adams began touring under his own name. Adams has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Performance from City College, City University of New York (CUNY) and a Master of Arts from Queens College – City University of New York (CUNY). He is a faculty member at York College (CUNY) in New York where he teaches music theory and jazz history, music appreciation, beginning and advanced piano techniques (classical and jazz), jazz styles and techniques, jazz improvisation, keyboard harmony, and advanced harmony – forms and analysis.

Thursday, September 26th: Open Mic Jam! *** RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER ***
2024-09-26 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Friday, September 27th: The Larry Jackson Quartet
2024-09-27 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Larry Jackson is an Atlanta-based jazz and soul saxophonist. He has over 20 years of performance experience, including performances with Aretha Franklin, and K.C. and the Sunshine Band. Larry has recorded with many artists, including 38 Special, Arrested Development, and Earth Wind and Fire. In later years he performed on stage with Peabo Bryson, Kenny Loggins, Jennifer Holiday, Bill Watrous, Aretha Franklin, the late Ali Ollie Woodson (Temptations), Jean Carn, Marc Russo (YellowJackets), Pieces of a Dream, Spyro Gyra, Roy Hargrove, Ronnie Laws and Mary Wilson (Supremes). He recorded with Peabo Bryson, 38 Special, (Hamilton) Bohannon, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Arrested Development, Anne G, L.A. & Babyface, Luther Barnes, Miguel Romero, Anthony Lockett (Cameo), and Vance Taylor (Earth Wind & Fire). Larry also performed on various tv-series such as “In The Heat of the Night” and “I’ll Fly Away”, where he served as technical director to actor-singer Dorian Harewood. He worked as stage producer for the musicals “Bessie’s Blues” and Mary Wilson’s “Beehive”, and appears as a nightclub-musician in Tyler Perry’s “Media’s Family Reunion”.

Saturday, September 28th: Singer and Guitarist Michael K
2024-09-28 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. “For one person or one thousand, my performance remains passionate.” Michael K. is a guitarist and singer performing in the Metro-atlanta area for 5 years. A native New Yorker, he co-owns a live sound and studio production company, as well as leadership of his own versatile band. Michael K performs a broad spectrum of originals and covers, from Chicago, Frank Sinatra, to Dave Matthews and Maroon 5, all demographics can dance, tap their feet, and appreciate heartfelt lyrics and good vibes.

Sunday, September 29th: Joe Gransden's Tribute to Tony Bennett
2024-09-29 18:30 - 22:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 6:30pm & 8:30pm.

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Anthony Dominick Benedetto (August 3, 1926 – July 21, 2023), known professionally as Tony Bennett, was an American jazz and traditional pop singer. He received many accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Bennett was named an NEA Jazz Master and a Kennedy Center Honoree and founded the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens, New York. He sold more than 50 million records worldwide and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Who better to pay tribute to this legendary performer than Atlanta’s consummate jazzman, Joe Gransden! Joe has already performed worldwide and released 14 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.

This one-of-a-kind performance is brought to The Velvet Note, and tickets will go fast. Get yours today!

**** Thursday, October 3rd: CLOSED for Quarterly Inventory ***
2024-10-03 08:00 - 22:00

Friday, October 4th: Award-Winning Singer Joyce Licorish
2024-10-04 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Joyce Licorish is a creative visionary with a unique ability for storytelling through writing, speaking, film and music. She is a public speaker, voice actress, and vocalist known internationally and nationally for performing Jazz, R&B, Opera and Soul, she has been opener for Chaka, Babyface, Isleys, Boyz II Men and more , she is the Winner of Cobb idol 2021 and the voice of Subway.

Saturday, October 5th: Master Percussionist Bradie Speller
2024-10-05 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. 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.

Bradie’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. Bradie has toured the world exciting crowds with his powerful solos and overall showmanship. Bradie Speller is the leader of Climate Change, a musical venture he calls “Social Music” which blends Jazz, R&B, Fusion, Latin and Classical to reshape what was called Jazz bringing it into the 21st Century.

Thursday, October 10th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Saxophonist Dwan Bosman
2024-10-10 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, bring your instrument, bring your clapping hands, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!

Friday, October 11th: Kevin Bales and the Junior Jazz Foundation Rising Stars
2024-10-11 19:00 - 22:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:00PM AND 9:00PM. GRAMMY-Nominated pianist Kevin Bales leads an all-star cast of young musicians at The Velvet Note! The Junior Jazz Foundation of Hilton Head was formed to preserve Jazz through education and live performance. The spirit of The Junior Jazz Foundation is to make sure that schools and promising young artists get the instruments, music lessons, and facilities they need. It ensures that young musicians are endowed with scholarships to fulfill their American musical heritage.The rising stars are formed each year through a nomination process, and perform to inform people about the non-profit mission of the JJF and to help raise money for scholarships and outreach programs.

Musicians are:

Trent Patten: Trumpet (from South Carolina now residing in Atlanta)

Reed Jorgensen: Sax (Atlanta based, currently at Ga Tech)

Isaac Lourie: Guitar (just started at Berklee College of Music in Boston)

Kenneth St. Hillaire: Bass (South Carolina)

Mimi Terry: Piano (Knoxville, student of Eric Reed and Donald Brown)

Keegan Mack: Drums (Tallahassee, student of Leon Anderson)

Saturday, October 12th: The Justin Ruff Quartet
2024-10-12 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Hip Hop and R&B are a match made in musical heaven, but what happens when a formally trained Jazz vocalist enters the chat? You get Justin Ruff — a singer/songwriter who’s here to prove that R&B could never die.

He’s got a thing for acoustic sets and he’s giving us a front row seat to an intimate experience with his latest EP “Sessions Vol. 1.” Smooth vocals float over stripped down instrumentation for just over 11 mins of melodic bliss.

He even launched his hand-poured candle line, Justin Ruff Candle Co., to help set the vibe and create a fully immersive listening experience.

Justin has shared stages with everyone from Ginuwine to Queen Naija and he’s ready to share his most personal work with you.

Watch Justin Ruff perform on Atlanta & Company HERE.

To keep up with performances, purchase candles or simply get to know more about the man behind the sound, visit justinruffmusic.com

Sunday, October 13th: Jazz and Gospel Singer Melvin Myles
2024-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Melvin Kindall Myles, an accomplished vocal artist from Atlanta, GA, has carved a niche for himself in the music industry with his versatile and powerful voice that spans across multiple genres, including Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Classical. His journey in music began at a young age, singing in his local church choir, where he first discovered his passion for gospel music. This early exposure laid the foundation for his diverse musical career, allowing him to develop a unique style that combines the soulfulness of gospel with the complexity of jazz and the emotional depth of blues.

After years of honing his craft, Melvin emerged as a solo artist, captivating audienceswith his emotive performances and profound lyrical content. His music, deeply rooted inpersonal experiences and social commentary, resonates with a wide range of listeners,earning him a respected place among contemporary vocal artists.

Beyond his solo endeavors, Melvin Myles has found a kindred spirit in Rabbi MicahLapidus, a renowned songwriter and composer known for his spiritual and inspirationalcompositions. Together, they form a dynamic duo, traveling across the country to sharetheir music and messages of love, equality, and equity for all. Their collaboration is notjust a musical journey but a mission to heal and unite communities through the power ofmusic.Their performances, often described as a blend of musical excellence and social activism, have touched the hearts of many, fostering a sense of community and understanding among diverse audiences. Through their songs, Melvin and Rabbi Lapidus advocate for a world where love transcends boundaries, and equality and equity are not just ideals but realities.As a vocal artist, Melvin Myles continues to push the boundaries of his art, exploringnew genres and themes in his music. His commitment to his craft and his dedication tosocial causes have made him a beloved figure in the music scene and beyond. Witheach performance, he strives to bring a little more light into the world, using his voice asa tool for change and inspiration.In the ever-evolving landscape of music, Melvin Myles stands out as a beacon of hopeand a reminder of the power of art to transform lives. His journey is a testament to theimpact one individual can make, blending talent and passion with a deep commitment tomaking the world a better place for all.

Wednesday, October 16th: Sasha Masakowski's Celebration of The Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Sasha was listed as one of 12 jazz artists to watch in 2019 by Paste Magazine, Offbeat Magazine calls her “One of the brightest young talents in the Big Easy,” Vanity Fair Magazine listed Sasha as one of the top jazz musicians in the U.S. and Downbeat Magazine has named Sasha among the most innovative musicians coming out of New Orleans to date.

In this performance, Sasha celebrates the music of Antônio Carlos Jobim (born January 25, 1927, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—died December 8, 1994, New York, New York, U.S.) was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, and arranger who transformed the extroverted rhythms of the Brazilian samba into an intimate music, the bossa nova (“new trend”), which became internationally popular in the 1960s.

Come on out and join us for our special cocktail, called the Samba: Quince jelly, gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup and thin slices of cucumber– yummy!

Thursday, October 17th: Open Mic Jam, Hosted by Award-Winning Singer Joyce Licorish!
2024-10-17 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
https://square.link/u/aJap9JvXONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, bring your instrument, bring your clapping hands, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!

Friday, October 18th: The Misha Stefanuk Group
2024-10-18 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. The Misha Stefanuk Group represents the culmination of years of musical evolution, tracing its lineage through legendary piano trios from Nashville’s Mooseknows to Atlanta’s Sargent Caldwell Stefanuk. This ensemble not only delivers an entertaining experience but also deepens our appreciation for music as a vital and profound human endeavor.

At the helm is Misha Stefanuk, a renowned jazz and classical pianist, organist, and composer whose dynamic presence has left an indelible mark on the music industry. With over a hundred TV credits to his name, including appearances on Good Morning America and One Life to Live, Stefanuk’s versatility and mastery across diverse musical styles have made him a highly sought-after performer and composer.

Joining Stefanuk are two accomplished musicians: Alex Blumenthaler, a seasoned upright bassist with over two decades of experience performing with various jazz combos and big bands across the United States, and Dan Callender, a skilled drummer who has been a fixture in Detroit and Atlanta’s jazz and funk scenes since the early 1990s, with a particular passion for intimate combo settings.

Together, the Misha Stefanuk Group continues to push the boundaries of musical expression, inviting audiences to join them on a captivating journey through sound. Keep the music going!

Saturday, October 19th: Guitarist and Singer Wali Ali
2024-10-19 19:30 - 23:00
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. The Velvet Note is pleased to welcome Wali Ali for his first performance on our stage! Wali Ali grew up in Nebraska, but joined Motown at age 17 and recorded, toured, and wrote for the top acts.

Wali was lead Guitarist The Temptations, Eddie Kendricks, Teena Marie, Rick James & Patrice Rushen just to name a few. Wali Ali has toured as guitarist with Marvin Gaye, The Jacksons. Aretha Franklin, and the Undisputed Truth. During his tenure as musical director of the world famous “Cotton Club”, Wali was dubbed the “Minister of Music”.

In the late 70s he recorded few songs for Jobete Music Co under the direction of Brian Holland & Edward Holland Jr. One of them is entitled “(Oh I) need your loving” and is included on the album “Yesterday, Today, Forever” which was released on Jobette Music Co in 1980.

He played guitar for Marvin Gaye on the album released in 1978. He sang as a backing vocalist for Norman Connors on the album Invitation in 1979. Also he sang together with Patrice Rushen on the song “Never Gonna Give You Up (Won’t Let You Be)“ included on her Posh album from 1980.

The same year Lamont Dozier formed the soul group Zingara. Lamont Dozier found a trio of singers, James Ingram , Lady Bianca and Wali Ali. About Wali, Lamont Dozier explains: “He was better known around the LA session circuit for his guitar playing than his singing. But he is a fantastic singer, so underrated when you think how feted he is for his guitar work. Zingara recorded one of the best sweet modern soul albums ever on Wheel Records.

Sunday, October 20th: Entertainer Freddy B!
2024-10-20 19:30 - 21:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
ONE SHOW at 7:30pm. Freddie B’s versatile baritone voice has made him one of the signature male vocalists in both blues and jazz, responsible for some of best standards in modern times that have captivated audiences around the world.

Born and raised in Chicago, Freddie B’s transition into blues was an easy one, as mis distinctive smooth musical stylings has made him a crowd favorite in blues circuits in the Midwest.

Branching out his musical tastes into jazz going out west, Freddie B. successfully transitioned to traditional jazz standards and fusion culminating critically acclaimed releases and concerts along the west coast.

Freddie B is a voice you won’t forget and a name that lasts a lifetime.

Thursday, October 24th: Open Mic Jam!
2024-10-24 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Friday, October 25th: Encore Performance! Smooth Jazz Saxophonist J Saxx
2024-10-25 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. He was so good the first time, we are bringing him back! John Watkins, a.k.a. “JSaxx”, was born in Cleveland Ohio He developed his love for music at the early age of 8 by listening to his father Rev. John C. Watkins, his uncle Lamar Gaines and his grandfather Charles Pace. Following in his family’s footsteps J Saxx picked up the saxophone and never put it down. Having the opportunity to enroll into the Cleveland School of Arts, allowed J Saxx to expand his knowledge of wind instruments as well as music theory and music production.

Some of J Saxx earlier influences stemmed from local sensations like Russell Thompson, Kenny Legrand and Eddie Baccus, Jr. to National recording artist Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Grover Washington Jr.,Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Everett Harp, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Cecil Rucker, Eric Gould, Michael Becker, Joshua Redman, Kenny

Garrett, David Sandborn, Kenny G, and Thelonius Monk. After Leading his band Notes and Sounds performing at several events as well as TV programs like FOX8 morning show, Jazz saxophonist and recording artist John “J Saxx” Watkins is launched his solo career.

Johns sound truly represents that common fabric that unifies all music across many mediums, from traditional Jazz to old school R&B, pop to fusion/rock; music that reaches all generations and age groups from both ends of the spectrum. They present new platform laced with a familiar touch of the old, connecting all genres of music through one unified platform. J Saxx has shared the stage with the Whispers, GC Cameron and the Temptations, performed at the Black Heritage Festival in Kentucky, he has also performed musical production play starring movie actor Leon.

Saturday, October 26th: Bluesman Cannonball Red & The Headhunters
2024-10-26 19:30 - 22:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. A Blues brother with soul running through his veins, Red is a passionate artist trailblazing through life on his own path to success. Originally From Douglasville, GA , Red’s true origin story lies in the Gospel music ringing through Calvary Baptist Church in rural Madison, GA. Adept and inherently talented from a young age, music was a cornerstone of his childhood. In his early teenage years he discovered the world of Blues and was instantly infatuated.

Red draws his inspiration from the greatness of guitarists like Lightnin’ Hopkins and Luther “Georgia Boy” Johnson, as well as pianists like Otis Spann and Ray Charles. Combining their vintage sound with a modern flare and his smoky voice, Red and his stellar band known as the Head Hunters bring you soul, grit and a little bit of fire to give a taste of what it feels like to be at the mercy of the Cannonball.

Thursday, October 31st: Jam-0-Ween!
2024-10-31 20:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
8pm – 11pm. Too cool to trick or treat? Too cool to sit at home? Here’s your “something to do” for Halloween– Open Mic Jam! Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, bring your instrument, bring your clapping hands, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!

Friday, November 1st: Singer Natasha Brown
2024-11-01 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Natasha Brown, a talented vocalist, musician, theater actress, and songwriter, captivates audiences and hearts with her gift. Her style, a blend of jazz, R&B, and gospel influences, resonates with emotion and authenticity. Natasha’s performances are marked by her expressive vocal delivery and mastery of reading the room, creating a powerful connection with listeners.

Known for her dedication to her craft, she continues to shine in Atlanta’s vibrant music scene, earning recognition as a rising star.

Saturday, November 2nd: Dee Lucas--The Twenty Tour *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT !! ***
2024-11-02 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Celebrating 20 years as a recording artist, international saxophonist Dee Lucas is the illustrious pied-piper of contemporary jazz music. He is celebrated and adored by audiences worldwide.

Noted as the year of emergence for the creative, in 2004, Lucas embarked on the journey of what would become footprints of a music legacy–forming an independent record label known as Mo’ Better Recordings along with an all new music project. Having the reigns of creative control at his advantage, Lucas launched and distributed the debut CD project, “Remembrance,” independently on the new label in 2005, “Something To Ride 2,” in 2007, and produced 4 more projects (from 2010-2016) in collaboration with the Mo’ Better Recordings label…each record marked with serious charting status and industry recognition. Lucas accredited the success of each project to production heavyweights such as LA-based Lew Laing, Jr., Grammy-Award winner Phil Davis. Joel Del Rosario, TC Campbell and David P. Stevens.

In 2017, Lucas merged his previous catalogs with his new parent company, Dee Lucas Enterprises, home of his brand new record label ODL Music. “Going Left,” released in 2018, garnered respectable success on several smooth jazz charts. In 2020,”The Time Is Now” marked the artist’s 9th worldwide release which featured Adam Hawley, Blake Aaron, Darryl Williams, David P. Stevens, Lew Laing, Jr., Gino Rosaria, & George Freeman. In 2023, “No Boundaries” spotlighted keyboardist Gino Rosari, Blair Bryant, Selina Albright, and Ragan Whiteside. Singles from the CD garnered critical acclaim, #1 smooth jazz chart positions, and an indie soul award nomination. At the height of his career, Lucas recently released the highly anticipated first single ‘Tighten Up’ from the upcoming project “TWENTY”! The new single has garnered rave reviews worldwide which sets the stage for the album due to be released later year!

******* SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT !!! ******

Thursday, November 7th: Open Mic Jam!
2024-11-07 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, bring your instrument, bring your clapping hands, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!

Friday, November 8th: Soulful Singer Italia
2024-11-08 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30pm. “I got to know” is the solo project of International singer and songwriter, Italia. Italia’s smooth, powerful voice with her four octave range, hails from her African-Italian heritage and musical influences from classical vocalists during her childhood in Rome, Italy.

Italia’s sound mixes elements of the Classic Jazz tunes of Natalie Cole, R&B of Beyonce, and the Neo Soul of Erykah Badu, with the vocal range of Minnie Riperton, and Opera star Kathleen Battle.

Italia has performed throughout Europe and the US. She is featured on the new single “Looking for you” released in 2023. Her celebrity band members have opened on tour for the incomparable Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott,

The SOS band, El Debarge, Mia, Blu Cantrell, Twista, Blaque, Sole, Kandi, Tyrese, Mariah Carey, Isaac Hayes, Aaliyah, Monica, Silk and Parliament-Funkadelic.

Saturday, November 9th: The Caleb Hensinger Quartet
2024-11-09 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Caleb Hensinger is a musician who since the age of six, has been playing piano and trumpet, has always aspired to eventually become a phenomenon, performing for some of Atlanta’s top clubs and restaurants and now performing a complete original catalog with a stellar group of local musicians. This Berkelee Alum is often known as the “human DJ” and is dedicated to spreading joy and positivity wherever he plays and is always grateful fro any opportunity to share his love of music!

Sunday, November 10th: Percussionist and Composer Casen Alesi
2024-11-10 19:00 - 20:45 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00PM. Join The Velvet Note for an unforgettable night of jazz featuring award-winning percussionist and drummer and one of Atlantas finest young musicians, Casen Alesi. Known for his dynamic style and expressive artistry, Casen leads a captivating trio with some of Atlantas finest musicians. Casen has been recently selected to be apart of The World Percussion group representing the US in a European tour. The music performed is all original music off Casen’s most recent album “Starlight” and other projects and albums from the past. Come support one of the finest young musicians in the south before he’s gone for Europe!
