The Velvet Note

Thursday, April 29th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Tony Hightower
2021-04-29 20:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Join us for Tony’s LAST hosting week for Open Mic! A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band, led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Tony Hightower. Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed!

Saturday, April 24th: A Night of Soul with The Dee Hibbert Band *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ****
2021-04-24 19:30 - 23:00
Celebrating the music of greats like Peabo Bryson, Luther Vandross and more, get ready for an evening with Dee Hilbbert!

A native of Detroit, Michigan; devoted husband and grandfather; Jazz/R&B vocalist Dee Hibbert brings an all-encompassing repertoire of music to venues in the Midwest and the South. Daryl Hibbert, known as “Dee” to friends and fans, is a silky tenor with a chameleon-like versatility, changing his style and rendition: A spray of classic Soul, with power and range to start things off, then morphing into best loved jazz favorites…whispered, but smooth and mellow; and finally, and buffing us off with that signature R&B flavor.

A retired corporate manager, and college instructor, Dee has a long list of historical performances as both an energetic vocalist, and founder of his former band “Dee Hibbert & Company;” who opened for Earth, Wind & Fire at Common Ground Music Festival, 2014. He began his professional musical journey with Michigan- based jazz band: 496 West, sharing the stage with the likes of Gerald Albright, Euge Groove, Bob Baldwin and Norman Brown, just to name a few. He has sung at celebrity weddings, and has even performed the National Anthem at a baseball game or two.

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Thursday, April 22nd: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Tony Hightower
2021-04-22 20:00 - 23:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
A potpourri of performers takes the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Tony Hightower. Smooth, dapper, and accomplished on several instruments, he uses his composition and vocal skills to beguile audiences with a delightful show. Come for the music, the food, the drinks, the service, the hang–just come! All genres welcomed.

Sunday, April 18th: Singer-Songwriter Christopher Alan Yates
2021-04-18 19:00 - 20:30
ONE SHOW ONLY! SHOWTIME: 7:00pm Folk-pop creator, guitarist and singer Christopher Alan Yates, an Atlanta native, is a collaborative soloist who writes and performs both alone as well as with friends and writer’s groups. son of country guitarist and bluegrass bassist Doyle “Red” Yates. He co-founded the Atlanta-based band The Sweet Tea Project in 2011 with Ed Roland, the frontman of the Atlanta-based rock band Collective Soul.

Saturday, April 17th: Brooke Alford, The Artist of The Violin
2021-04-17 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
A North Carolina native raised and currently residing in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area, Brooke Alford, The Artist of the Violin brings a deep, soulful sound with creative flow to the violin. Her captivating stage presence and musical vibrancy energizes any stage or record in which she plays. Performing is what Brooke likes to refer to as her “paradise”.

Brooke received her Bachelor of Music degree Cum Laude under the prestigious Florida State University College of Music. She was under the instruction of the late Beth Newdome, former Associate Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Friday, April 16th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2021-04-16 20:00 - 22:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart launches his brand new variety show featuring his unique take on world music with international musicians and genre-bending selections. Come hang with us, and take a trip around the world without converting your currency or expediting your passport!

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Thursday, April 15th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Tony Hightower
2021-04-15 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Sunday, April 11th: Legends of Jazz Presents the Music of Clifford Brown & Max Roach
2021-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
The Velvet Note presents another segment of its eight series of Legends of Jazz, featuring the music of Clifford Brown and Max Roach by way of their self-titled album. As with the entire monthly Legends of Jazz series, The Justin Varnes Quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life and music of these great American jazz artists. 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!

Saturday, April 10th: Kameron Corvet *** SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! ***
2021-04-10 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Kameron Corvet is a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist based in Atlanta. After graduating from Morehouse College with a French degree and teaching while establishing a career as an independent artist, Kameron’s breakout moment came from composing and co-writing Sting & Shaggy’s single “Don’t Make Me Wait”. This song would be a catalyst for the legends working relationship with the song going on to be the #1 Reggae song in 14 countries including the U.S. and secure a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album(44/876) last year. Most recently, Kameron co-wrote Toni Braxton’s “Fallin'” from her recent album Spell My Name, which was recently named 2020’s album of the year by the Associated Press. Kameron’s most recent artistic release, Kathy’s Basement, has been met with rave reviews and includes world-renowned musicians Lil’ John Roberts, Darrell Freeman and Grammy-nominated producer Pierre Medor. The single “Give It A Try” is currently playing on Pandora’s Adult R&B playlist and XM Satellite Radio’s Heart and Soul station. As a performer, he’s opened for Adele, Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, TyDolla$ign, Robert Glasper and more. Additionally, he has ventured into acting as a cast member of NatGeo’s Genius:Aretha starring Cynthia Erivo which premiered on March 21st and is currently streaming on Hulu.

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Thursday, April 8th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer Karlea Lynne
2021-04-08 20:00 - 23:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by singer Karlea Lynne. All genres welcomed.

About Karlea:

The sweet, soulful, and unforgettable lady of song, Karlea Lynné, is a rapidly rising voice in jazz. Known for the candor in her interpretation and the ambience of her tone, Karlea has been widely recognized as a transportive force for her audiences, taking them on a journey with every song she presents.

Karlea is also the first-ever to have won Berklee College of Music’s Jazz soloist competition. She then went on to study at Berklee College of Music, cultivating her craft under the direction of industry giants such as Debra Byrd and Sheila Jordan.

Heavily influenced by Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington, Karlea’s tone is just one of her unforgettable assets that charms every audience she encounters. Come out to Open Mic and get to know Karlea– you’ll be glad you did!

Saturday, April 3rd: Jazz Fusion Guitarist Chris Blackwell
2021-04-03 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Chris Blackwell is an Atlanta-based guitarist, song writer, producer and studio musician. Born into a family of musicians, Chris began playing guitar at the age of 5 on his grandfather’s Gibson J-50 acoustic and has been playing professionally since he was 15.

Having grown up surrounded by a wide variety of musical influences, Chris has gone on to work in a multitude of genres such as rock, country, R&B, jazz, blues, gospel and others. Throughout his career, Chris has played on stage or in studio with many notable artists including Jennifer Holliday, Jimmy Buffett, T Graham Brown, Bo Bice, James Otto, Mac McAnally, Tommy Talton, Deborah Cox, John Berry, Lee Williams, Inoj, Chinua Hawk, Rocktronix, The Gregg Allman Laid Back Legacy Band, and ABBA Mania.

Chris actively tours with various artists, including the widely popular ABBA Mania – The Original from London’s West End, and performs regularly in the Atlanta area with the Mike Veal Band. His guitar work is featured on many albums, including four Billboard top 20 charting singles and on television and radio commercials.

Chris proudly endorses VVT Amplifiers, Eastman Guitars, Elixir Strings, Jetter Effects, and Revo Guitar Straps.

Friday, April 2nd: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band
2021-04-02 20:00 - 22:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart launches his brand new variety show featuring his unique take on world music with international musicians and genre-bending selections. Come hang with us, and take a trip around the world without converting your currency or expediting your passport!

Saturday, March 27th: The Kristin Tinsley Band
2021-03-27 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
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Kristin began singing from the age of four years old, but decided to pursue athletics instead. While in between high school seasons, she participated in the Junior Olympic Volleyball program. Good fortune would come her way and hard work would pay off when in her senior year, Kristin received a volleyball scholarship to Valdosta State University. In July, 2002, she transferred to play volleyball at Georgia Southern University for two years, during which time she began studying and playing the guitar. Feeling a shift toward a career in music, Kristin decided to move back to Atlanta and started playing at local open mic venues, which was followed by regular offers for shows. In 2005, she played her first solo show and has been a full time musician since. Kristin has the voice, the attitude, the passion and most certainly the talent in a broad range of musical styles!

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Friday, March 26th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band with Guest Andre Manga
2021-03-26 20:00 - 22:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart launches his brand new variety show featuring his unique take on world music with international musicians and genre-bending selections. By age 17, Manga was a bassist with the Cameroon National Orchestra, soon after relocating to the city of Gabon to become a top session musician; in 1988, he moved to Paris, touring with Pierre Akendengue before joining his hero Dibango. Andre currently holds the bass position for the international singer, songwriter global sensation Josh Groban. Only one performance, so get your seats soon!

Thursday, March 25th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Bob Bakert
2021-03-25 20:00 - 23:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by singer-guitarist Bob Bakert.

Sunday, March 28th: The Rod Harris, Jr. Quartet
2021-03-22 19:00 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Okay, THIS is the series that everyone is buzzing about! ONE SHOW ONLY@ 7:00pm. Some of the biggest, baddest cats in town come together for a Sunday jazz series that will blow you away!

Sunday, March 21st: The Rod Harris, Jr. Quartet
2021-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Saturday, March 20th: The Kevin Bales Trio
2021-03-20 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
With Kevin Smith (GRAMMY winner) on Bass and Robert Boone (Count Basie Orchestra) on Drums.

GRAMMY-nominated Kevin Bales– musician, teacher, performer – is an accomplished pianist, with classical chops. At age 16 he was invited to audition for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, then under the direction of the famed conductor Robert Shaw.

While studying at the University of Florida in their jazz program he met, performed and toured with a number of jazz artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Louie Bellson, Eddie Daniels, Nat Adderley, and the fiercely individual saxophonist Bunky Green, who he toured with for five years. As a senior at North Florida he was drafted into a full teaching load, and continued to be an integral part of the school’s jazz program for over a decade. Today, Kevin manages his own jazz program in Atlanta, overseeing an ambitious schedule of students. Kevin finds teaching exhilarating, and helpful in his own playing.

Kevin has a long list of awards and a reputation as one of the finest jazz pianists performing anywhere. In addition to nearly every important jazz venue in the South, he has performed in some of the most acclaimed clubs and festivals in America and around the world: the JVC Festival in New York, The Bakery in Los Angeles, The Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center jazz series, the Toronto and Edinburgh jazz festivals and the Moscow Center for the Performing Arts.

Friday, March 19th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band
2021-03-19 20:00 - 22:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Thursday, March 18th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer-Guitarist Bob Bakert
2021-03-18 20:00 - 22:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Sunday, March 14th: PRIVATE EVENT
2021-03-14 08:00 - 17:00

Saturday, March 13th: The Ray Howard Band's Oldies & Goodies
2021-03-13 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
The Velvet Note’s Fan-Favorite Band returns!

A native of Chicago, IL; Ray Howard formed the band in the summer of 2013, in Atlanta, GA, after releasing his debut CD “Love Notes.” He has toured with several R&B groups in whichhe shared the stage with Gerald Levert, LoKey, Sounds of Blackness and Men at Large. Collectively, The Ray Howard Bandmembers/vocalists have toured with well known top R&B and Contemporary vocalists & groups, appeared in recent movies, and starred in stage plays. RHB 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.” RHB specializes in a variety of Motown, R&B, Classic Soul, Funk, Jazz & Pop/Soft Rock. Currently, The Band performs regularly at Corporate Events, Weddings, Festivals, Hotels, Dinner Clubs, and Private Events throughout the U.S. We provide live music that is cross-generational, fun, with the excitement of being concert quality and a corporate headliner.

7:30 show is SOLD OUT!! Purchase 9:30 seats below:

Friday, March 12th: GRAMMY-NOMINATED Smooth Jazz Guitarist Sheldon Ferguson
2021-03-12 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Sheldon Ferguson is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, international recording artist and multi-platinum selling producer. Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, Sheldon currently calls Atlanta, Georgia home. His music has sold in over 70 countries and made it into the Top 10 on the Smooth Jazz Global Listener Chart. Sheldon has also produced music for Travis Scott, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne and many more. Sheldon played guitar on the soundtrack for Oprah Winfrey’s Greenleaf and appeared on the show during seasons 2 and 3.

Sheldon Ferguson’s latest album is entitled Love Languages. This project features guest appearances from 10 incredible R&B vocalists as well as two saxophone features from the sensational Allan Knighton and Walter Beasley. All songs were written and produced by Sheldon Ferguson himself, making it an album that you simply must hear. Love Languages is available now on iTunes, Amazon and all streaming platforms.

As a fifteen-year-old, 10th grader at Spring Valley High School, Sheldon started his participation with The Auntie Karen Foundation at the annual Young Entrepreneurs Conference. Even back then, he was passionate about developing his musical skills. He started taking guitar lessons with Chris Richards of Pecknel Music and had many sessions with recording artist Terence Young.

After high school, he earned his Bachelors in Professional Music with an emphasis in Performance and Production at Berklee College of Music. In 2011, Sheldon released his first smooth jazz album, titled The Brighter Side, at the age of seventeen.

Sheldon’s music has been sold in over forty different countries and can be heard on jazz stations all over the world. The international radio broadcast, Talking Smooth Jazz, considers him a part of the new generation of smooth jazz. In January 2018, Sheldon released his second album, Soul Searching, after a six-year hiatus from releasing music. Soul Searching charted at #7 on the Smooth Jazz Global Listener Chart and #39 on the Top 50 Albums Chart. The album documents a journey of self-discovery, and Sheldon hopes to inspire others with its message.

Outside of his work as a jazz artist, Sheldon Ferguson is Grammy-Nominated studio guitarist whose sound is highly sought after. Sheldon produced the hit song, Don’t Check On Me by Chris Brown and Justin Bieber, with over 80 million streams on Spotify. He also recorded guitar on Travis Scott’s Billboard Hot 100 hit, Yosemite, which appears on the Double Platinum album, Astroworld. This song is credited for bringing guitar back into hip-hop, as mentioned in the Rolling Stone article titled, Hip-Hop’s Secret Weapon: Acoustic Guitar. He was also featured on the IMAGE award-winning soundtrack for Oprah Winfrey’s Greenleaf, as well as appearing on the show in Seasons 2 and 3. Sheldon has performed on stage with notable artists, including Ledisi, Aloe Blacc, Bilal, Angie Stone, Bazzi, and many others. Whether on stage on in the studio, Sheldon Ferguson’s goal is to create musical moments that will last forever.

Thursday, March 11th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Saxophonist Reggie Hines
2021-03-11 20:00 - 23:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by saxophonist Reggie Hines. Come for the music, the food, the drinks, the service, the hang–just come! All genres welcomed.

Sunday, March 7th: Legends of Jazz Presents Maiden Voyage by Herbie Hancock
2021-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
The Velvet Note presents its eight series of Legends of Jazz, starting off with Maiden Voyage. As with the entire monthly Legends of Jazz series, The Justin Varnes Quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of the great American jazz artist Herbie Hancock. 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!

Saturday, March 6th: Tony Hightower*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2021-03-06 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
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Legacy jazz singer Tony Hightower takes the stage on Saturday night at The Velvet Note! Smooth, dapper, and accomplished on several instruments, he uses his composition and vocal skills to beguile audiences with a delightful show. Oh, and did we mention that he has an all-star band? GRAMMY-nominated Kevin Bales on piano, GRAMMY-winner Kevin Smith on bass and Superstar drummer ‘Lil John Roberts (Janet Jackson, et.al) keeping the beat. These tickets won’t last long…get them now!

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Friday, March 5th: The Bill Hart Band
2021-03-05 20:00 - 22:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Canadian guitarist Bill Hart performs offers a funky approach to world music, with a full band, including percussionist Ahsa Ahla (Asia), star drummer Yakou Daniel (Africa) and bassist Facil Wahid (France/Ethiopia).

Thursday, March 4th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Bob Bakert
2021-03-04 20:00 - 23:30

Sunday, February 28th: The Rod Harris, Jr. Quartet
2021-02-28 19:00 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Saturday, February 27th: An Evening with Toni Byrd
2021-02-27 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Soulful yet sophisticated, Toni Bryd is one of Atlanta’s unforgettable and versatile vocal artists. In addition to singer, songwriter and multi-award-winning vocalist, add actress to her status. Byrd was cast in a primary role, playing the character, “Ida Belle”, in the movie, ”Lawless”, which opened in theaters in August 2012 starring, Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Guy Pierce, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman.

In this engagement, Toni will perform some all-time favorites for her fans, old and new. Also featuring Maury Alums on piano.
