Events

Enjoy a romantic evening with jazz singer Jennifer Farnsworth! With GRAMMY-nominated Pianist Kevin Bales, bassist Kevin Smith and drummer Larry Wilson. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Ms. Farnsworth 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.   After school, […]

Cadyn Lexa is a 13-year-old pop, rock, & soul singer/ songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. Often described as an “old soul", she brings an unexpected level of emotional content and vocal prowess to her performances.

A potpourri of performers take the stage with our house band, which includes Randy Hoexter (keys), Devon Gates (bass) and Yakou Daniel (drums). Join us! *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!!***

Drummer Che Marshall (Roberta Flack, Drumline) kicks up your Independence Day weekend with a stunning band performing their love affair with jazz and funk. Join us!

A potpourri of entertainers perform throughout the night, under the guidance of our house band and host guitarist Bill Hart.

Canadian guitarist Bill Hart performs his rarely-revealed original compositions with the help of an all-star band of extraordinary performers, including Craig Shaw on bass, Ahsa Ahla on percussion and Yakou Daniel on drums. All ticket holders receive a FREE CD!

Singer/Guitarist Kristin Tinsley performs with a full-tilt band, celebrating some the greatest hits in music, including top picks by Journey, Peter Gabriel, Sting and Toto. Great time to have a great time and request your favorites!

A potpourri of entertainers take the stage throughout the evening under the leadership of Canadian guitarist Bill Hart.

A potpourri of entertainers perform throughout the night, accompanied by our stellar house band and hosted by Canadian-born guitarist Bill Hart. All genres welcomed.

A funky approach to world music, led by Canadian-born guitarist Bill Hart and world percussionist Ahsa Ahla.

Featuring smooth jazz superhits from artists such as Weather Report, all the way to Dave Koz, Spyro Gyra, Kenny G and Kirk Whalum.

Join us for Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart's LAST night as host of our July jams! A potpourri of performers will join our house band throughout the night. We are socially-distanced and still having a great time.

Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart launches his brand new variety show featuring his unique take on world music and genre-bending selections. Only one performance, so get your seats soon!

Singer and actress Toni Byrd and her pianist seduce audiences with the most tender and soulful of selections.

A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by saxophonist Dwan Bosman.

The perfect wind down after a week of work. Canadian guitarist Bill Hart gets together with an all-star band and a surprise guest to knock your socks off in this brand new variety show.

Together at last! Jazz singer Jennifer Farnsworth puts her spin on The Great American Songbook with the sole accompaniment of GRAMMY-nominated pianist Kevin Bales.

A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by saxophonist Dwan Bosman.

Their name might be difficult to remember, but this genre-bending quartet headed up by Sean Thrower and Sam Green will rock and jazz you all night long! Sean Thrower is Professor of Guitar at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. He holds both a Bachelors and Masters degree in classical guitar performance from the University of […]

We are having such a great time on Thursday nights! A potpourri of performers joins the house band for a night of great music and fun. Saxophonist Dwan Bosman herds the cats--all genres welcomed.

*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** Devon Gates is a bassist and vocalist from Atlanta, Georgia. As a high school student, she studied with Dr. Gordon Vernick, Kevin Bales, and Billy Thornton as part of the Georgia State University Rialto Honors Combo, with which she released the album Playing the Music of Roy […]

GRAMMY-Nominated and frequent-favorite pianist and Kevin Bales brings his "freedom trio" to The Velvet Note. Mr. Bales, along with acclaimed upright bassist Delbert Felix (Branford Marsalis Band) and versatile rising star drummer Jack Jones (Mike Veal Band) start out tabula rasa, with a completely blank slate, and make it up as they go. And they […]

We are having such a great time on Thursday nights! A potpourri of performers joins the house band for a night of great music and fun. Saxophonist Dwan Bosman herds the cats--all genres welcomed.

The perfect wind down after a week of work. Canadian guitarist Bill Hart gets together with an all-star band and a surprise guest to knock your socks off in this brand new variety show. SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!!

One of the most enjoyable entertainers anywhere! Definitely 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 […]

Here she comes again! One final performance for dynamic entertainer Mercy Myra and her band.

A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by singer Jennifer Farnsworth.

Do you remember….the twenty-first night of September?  By POPULAR DEMAND, we are bringing the Ray Howard Band back in 2020 for their tribute to the beloved EW&F. Yes, that’s right, tickets are on sale ONE YEAR in advance.  This is not just a concert or a show–it’s a PARTY!  Here’s your chance to get your […]

A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by singer Jennifer Farnsworth.

Bandleader and Drummer Che Marshall (Roberta Flack, Drumline) kicks up your Saturday night with a stunning band performing their love affair with jazz and funk. Join us! *** SOLD OUT!! ***

A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by singer Jennifer Farnsworth.

Kevin has amassed a long list of awards that include being the Winner of the Jazz Piano Association pianist of the year. He toured and recorded for 10 years with Grammy Nominee Rene Marie and continues to be the first call pianist for the likes of Marcus Printup, Gordon Vernick, Joe Gransden Big Band and […]

Sensitive storytelling, in the opinion of many, is the most significant test of a singer. If that is the case, then a song has found a friend in Robin Grant. A native of Chattanooga, Robin has been delighting local audiences for many years. With the recent release of her first critically acclaimed album, "Good Girls" she is now garnering national […]

Welcome to the exclusive online viewing of legendary musicians Curtis Lundy and Bobby Watson! A saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator, Bobby Watson grew up in Kansas City, Kan. He trained formally at the University of Miami, a school with a distinguished and well-respected jazz program. After graduating, he proceeded to earn his “doctorate” – on […]

A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by singer Jennifer Farnsworth.

The perfect wind down after a week of work. Canadian guitarist Bill Hart gets together with an all-star band and a surprise guest to knock your socks off in this brand new variety show.

Where has she been all our lives? Jazz singer Natasha Brown hits The Velvet Note stage for the first time, accompanied by an all-star band, including Randy Hoexter (piano), Melvin Jones (trumpet), Larry Newsom (drums) and Ramon Pooser (bass). Catch it LIVE here at The Note!

A potpourri of musicians take the stage throughout the evening to entertain you, along with our house band. All genres are welcomed. Hosted by jazz singer Tommie Macon.

The perfect wind down after a week of work. Canadian guitarist Bill Hart gets together with an all-star band and a surprise guest to knock your socks off in this brand new variety show.

A potpourri of musicians take the stage throughout the evening to entertain you, along with our house band. All genres are welcomed. Hosted by jazz singer Tommie Macon.

Toni Byrd and Leonard Julien are incredible long-time friends with playful, humorous chemistry! Their special brand of chemistry flows through each song they sing, and they can both sing...no, they can SANG. We are so proud to welcome them to the stage of The Velvet Note, sharing vocals and instrumentals and entertaining you and your […]

Featuring the return of Louis Heriveaux! Over his time as a guitarist, Rod has performed and recorded with countless artists spanning multiple genres and the listcontinues to grow. Artists such as J. Holiday, Miki Howard, jazz trumpeter Russell Gunn, Eightball andMJG, Musiq Soulchild, Jagged Edge, Donell Jones, Lloyd, saxophonist Warren Hill and Paul Taylor, Grammy […]

Powerhouse singer and stage actor Eric Moore lights up The Velvet Note with one performance, accompanied by his pianist S. Renee Clark.

A potpourri of musicians take the stage throughout the evening to entertain you, along with our house band. All genres are welcomed. Hosted by jazz singer Tommie Macon.

ONE SHOW ONLY! An Evening of Improvisation, Collaboration, and Inspiration FEATURING:* Latavius Mulzac (Maranda Curtis, Vashawn Mitchell, Kandace Springs)*Slim Gambill (Lady A, Tyler Hilton, Last Call w/ Carson Daly)*Daniel de los Reyes (Zac Brown Band, Chicago, Earth, WInd & Fire) An off-the-cuff, stripped down, lean and mean evening of music and banter with three extraordinary […]

The Ray Howard Band can put you in the mood of love and grooving, while at the same time make you move and dance to the beat throughout the night. Their timeless old school ballads and reminiscent sounds take you back in time to the “good old days.” The Ray Howard Band specializes in a […]

A potpourri of musicians take the stage throughout the evening to entertain you, along with our house band. All genres are welcomed. Hosted by jazz singer Tommie Macon.

The perfect wind down after a week of work. Canadian guitarist Bill Hart gets together with an all-star band and a surprise guest to knock your socks off in this brand new variety show.

Vann Thornton is a Grammy-recognized educator,  musician, song-writer, and entertainer who  grew up in sleepy South Georgia and always thought and dreamed in sound, rhythm, and beats. He uncovered his passion for music when, at age 5 he began to tinker on an old piano. From that point on, he was involved in performing for whomever […]

As with the entire Legends of Jazz series, Mr. Varnes will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this genius musician, and illustrate the impact that his life influences had on his musical legacy. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time, and…, oh… they’ll […]