Shows and Tickets

ONE SHOW ONLY! 7:30! Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into Jazz…Real Jazz. With years of experience as a musical performer and actor […]

Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. CRUZ The Dame is a rising recording artist and songwriter celebrated for her genre-defying music that blends the essence of old soul with a fresh, contemporary sound. […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! 7:30! Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! 7:30! Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. “Timeless: A Soulful Evening of Classic Duets starring American Idol’s LaToya London & Eric Moore” LaToya London is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! 7:30! Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the […]

We are taking a break as we get ready for the big shows this weekend. Open Mic Jam will return next Thursday, so mark your calendar and get your tickets!

Friday and Saturday SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. As you know, The Velvet Note just celebrated 13 years, and we are pleased to bring you our annual celebration of Earth, Wind […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. This weekend, The Velvet Note is proud to welcome two extraordinary voices in the blues tradition. Guitarist and singer Albert White, a cornerstone of the Atlanta […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30P AND 9:30P. Tall, charismatic and soulful Cole Downing’s nomadic approach to life has led to exciting roles from performer to actor to stunt double, but there’s none he […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30. Music, the universal language that bridges gaps and enriches lives, finds its purest expression in the artistry of Dwan Bosman. Born into a legacy of sound, […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30P & 8:30P. — ALL AGES WELCOMED– The Velvet Note spotlights the electrifying talent of Ben Flournoy, a rising star in the blues and soul tradition. With roots that run […]

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 […]

Encore Performance on November 21st! Band Adu was created in 2019 by founder and lead vocalist, Jamila Sampson. The spirit of universal connection through music gives her a sense of […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Kayte Burgess brings a lush, soul-steeped voice and effortless poise to The Velvet Note on Saturday, September 13th. A seasoned vocalist with deep roots in jazz, […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00. David Pippin is not only an acclaimed guitarist and bandleader in the Atlanta blues scene but also an educator and mentor through his creation of the Pippin Music […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Nijah Poteat is a professional singer-songwriter based in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally from North Carolina, she studied music and creative writing at the UNC Chapel Hill, class […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Brass. Funk. Soul. The Soda City Brass Band delivers. Expect tradition. Demand funk. They bring the energy. You bring the dancing. Get tickets. Do not miss it. […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00. SHOWTIME: 7:00PM. Byron Henry Rose is a gifted vocalist and songwriter whose warm tone, impeccable phrasing, and soulful delivery have captivated audiences across the Southeast. Steeped […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Acoustic Soul is a seasoned R&B act that has graced stages with many professional industry artists over the last decade. They’ve played with re-nowned musicians from […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Drummer Bernard Linnette is a force of nature behind the kit, blending precision, groove, and creativity in every performance. With roots in both jazz and R&B, he has […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Soulful alto saxophonist and flautist David Lee Jones was the last saxophonist to tour with the iconic Phyllis Hyman before her untimely death. Born and raised […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Led by guitarist Jose Guzman, The Collective compositions reflect Guzman’s musical heritage with rhythms from Puerto Rico mixed with the sophistication of modern jazz. The ensemble’s […]

ONE SHOWTIME: 7:00PM Frankie’s Blues Mission is an Atlanta-based roots ensemble fronted by guitarist and vocalist Frank “Frankie Lee” Robinson. A South Georgia native with decades of musical experience, Frankie has […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Singer/songwriter Tony Hightower returns to The Velvet Note for an evening that slips effortlessly from velvet croon to swing and soul—exactly the kind of intimate, musically […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. The Nat George Group brings the timeless music of the legendary Al Jarreau to life with passion, precision, and soul. Al Jarreau (1940–2017) was a seven-time […]

SHOWTIME: 7:00PM. Byron Henry Rose is a gifted vocalist and songwriter whose warm tone, impeccable phrasing, and soulful delivery have captivated audiences across the Southeast. Steeped in the traditions of […]

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 […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM & 9:30PM. Longineu Warren Parsons II is a highly accomplished and versatile musician whose life has been shaped by a deep love of both jazz […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00 – 9:00. 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge Winners BLUE VELVET is an electrifying all-woman band that blends soulful vocals, fiery instrumental interplay, and a bold stage presence […]

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 […]

Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of Contemporary Jazz and World Fusion as the acclaimed Bill Hart Band takes the stage with their electrifying, masterful sound. Led by the renowned […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Experience the Grammy-nominated talent of saxophonist and composer Reggie Hines, whose soulful sound has graced the stage with legends from Stevie Wonder to Chaka Khan. Join […]

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 […]

Spellbinding vocals meet velvet-smooth music this Halloween as internationally acclaimed songstress Toni Redd and the velvet-voiced Leonard Julien III light up The Velvet Note for a night of soulful chills […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Experience the authentic heartbeat of Afro-Cuban jazz as Legendary Drummer Calixto Oviedo, the pioneering force behind the “Timba” sound, graces The Velvet Note’s stage for a […]

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM. ONE SHOW ONLY AT 7PM UNTIL 8:30PM. Freddie B. Eckstine is a vocalist based in Stone Mountain, Georgia, known for his rich baritone voice and versatility […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Experience the explosive new duo The Fox & The Dame, uniting America’s “Southern Siren” Cruz The Dame with Scotland’s award-winning rocker Luke La Volpe. This is […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. International jazz and classical soloist Dr. Ken Trimmins, whose powerful trumpet has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, brings his acclaimed quartet to […]

SHOWTIME: 7:30PM. Charismatic blues singer and guitarist Cole Downing brings his deeply soulful and nomadic spirit to The Velvet Note for a special Sunday evening. Join us for a communal […]