Shows and Tickets

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 […]

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!

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!

A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by singer-guitarist Bob Bakert.

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 […]

*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** 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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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! *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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!

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! 

A native New Yorker whose singing credentials span from choir concerts, private parties to national competitions to international tours, L’Tanya “SugarLips” Shields has been humming hymns and singing songs since childhood. Her vivacious personality comes across in her music. Whatever song she sings, she makes it […]

The Velvet Note presents another segment of its eighth series of Legends of Jazz, featuring the music of Kenny Garrett’s songbook. 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 […]

A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band, led by singer and guitarist Andrew Black.   Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed!

No new comer to the art of performing, Kelley Andre is a multi-talented Entertainer, Singer and Songwriter. A New York native, his infused R&B, Jazz, Funk, New Soul sound and style delivers a distinct & melodic 2nd Tenor/ Baritone flavor that permeates inner souls.  LISTEN TO […]

No newcomer to the art of performing, Kelley Andre is a multi-talented Entertainer, Singer and Songwriter. A New York native, his infused R&B, Jazz, Funk, New Soul sound and style delivers a distinct & melodic 2nd Tenor/ Baritone flavor that permeates inner souls.  LISTEN TO KELLEY […]

What do Moms really want? Time with you and others they love, of course! Mother’s Day is right around the corner and there’s no place better for great entertainment, food and drink than The Velvet Note. For Mom’s Special Day, we’re proud to present the music […]

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT BY ANDREW BLACK VINOUS is The new Wednesday Wine Tasting Experience at The Velvet Note! All for one low price, we present a fleet of new wines introduced by an industry pro, delicious cuisine pairings, relaxing live music and socially-distanced conversation, brightening the middle […]

A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band, led by singer and and actor Eric Moore.   Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed!

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!

Bernadette’s creative path reads like the back story to a mid-century Hollywood heroine: Ballerina, Fashionista, Hell Kitten, Sultry Chanteuse. She spent her childhood in California and New York studying classical dance with the renowned Los Angeles Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and American Ballet Theatre until an […]

Jayden Richardson is a young drummer who is quickly gaining a local and national reputation for his unique sense of musicality. Coming from a musical family, he was able to quickly absorb the familiarity of jazz and gospel, soon mixing genres with new, modern sounds and his […]

Alex Parchment is a dedicated musician, producer, and artist. He wasborn in New York City in 1993 to hardworking, visionary parents. Alex hasbeen honing his trumpet and piano skills for years with his acceptance into the Rosa Parks High School of the Fine and Performing arts […]

Alex Parchment is a dedicated musician, producer, and artist. He wasborn in New York City in 1993 to hardworking, visionary parents. Alex hasbeen honing his trumpet and piano skills for years with his acceptance into the Rosa Parks High School of the Fine and Performing arts […]

7pm and 9pm Showtimes Singer MARCY MEREDITH and Guitarist STEVE RIECK team up for an evening of smooth, acoustic, romantic jazz.. Marcy Meredith (vocalist) has been in the entertainment industry for well over twenty years. Ms. Meredith was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She began […]

A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band, led by singer Jennifer Wrobleski..   Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed! *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***

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!

It may sound cliche, but Michael Burton was made for making music. Jackson, Mississippi native Michael Burton’s musical gift was trained from an early age and honed through years of commitment. His mother was a singer with the Mississippi Mass Choir and his father a tenor […]

It’s The Velvet Note’s 9th Anniversary!!! A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band, led by singer Alvin Stone.   Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed!

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!

The Velvet Note presents another segment of its eighth series of Legends of Jazz, featuring the music of John Coltrane’s Blue Train. 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 […]

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!

“While listening to flugelhornist Ron Helman’s new album, you might detect a strong insinuation of line and form, of motion, elegance and grace – and for good reason. Before becoming a jazz musician at the ripe age of 44, the New Jersey-born, New Mexico-based Helman spent […]

A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band, led by singer Linda Ransom. Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed! Singer Linda Ransom hails from Connecticut where she has enjoyed the privilege of working with […]

7:00pm and 9:00pm Shows! Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart now performs TWO shows each Friday night, 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!

Comprised of Longineu Parsons on trumpet and a smokin’ hot band, this is a one-night course in music appreciation.  Parsons is the protégé of Nat Adderley (he plays Nat’s cornet), and has played with artists ranging from Philly Joe Jones and Nancy Wilson to Sun Ra.

Comprised of Longineu Parsons on trumpet and a smokin’ hot band, this is a one-night course in music appreciation.  Parsons is the protégé of Nat Adderley (he plays Nat’s cornet), and has played with artists ranging from Philly Joe Jones and Nancy Wilson to Sun Ra.

A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band, led by trumpeter Terence Harper. Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed! *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! **

7:00pm and 9:00pm Shows! Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart now performs TWO shows each Friday night, featuring his unique take on world music with international musicians and genre-bending selections, with new band member Madoca on keys. Come hang with us, and take a trip around the world […]

Slim Gambill—Lead guitarist for GRAMMY Superstars Lady A —returns to The Velvet Note with his own exhilarating jazz band. Also starring Kevin Bales on piano, Jack Jones on drums and Andre Manga on bass. First show at 7:00 is SOLD OUT!! Purchase 9:30 pm seats below:

Born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in the wilds of Wisconsin, Mandi Strachota is the product of southern roots and Midwest know-how, a potent mix of practicality and soulful dreaming. Mandi has become a fixture on the Atlanta scene, playing at local spots like Northside Tavern […]