Shows and Tickets

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. As the only son of the legendary Freddy Cole (and nephew of the Great Nat King Cole and cousin of Natalie Cole), Lionel Cole encapsulates the best of the swingy, velvety sound of the great Cole family, featuring many […]

Canadian guitarist Bill Hart is one of the most beloved musicians and educators in the Atlanta area, and he’s celebrating his birthday at The Velvet Note! This special evening begins with a performance by his International Jazz Fusion Band, followed by an Open Jam attended by […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM Whether he’s performing at international jazz festivals in Stockholm, Montreux, Bermuda and St. Lucia or closer to home in and around Atlanta, veteran saxophonist Reggie Hines always asks his audience the key question: “How many of you want to go on a […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Auriyan Tillman is an incredibly diverse vocalist who has been sharing her gift since she was a little girl singing in local churches, city events and school performances. She attended John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, GA, and developed […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7PM. Making their return to The Velvet Note stage, join us for an unforgettable jazz experience led by the talented Casen Alesi on drums! Featuring Joey Garcia on saxophones and flute, Owen Anderson on guitar, Joshua Gray on bass, and Ben Lackly on piano. […]

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 […]

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 […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Curtis Lundy is arguably one of the most prolific in-demand bassists on the modern jazz scene. He is a disciple of the mainstream straight ahead hard bop school.  Jazz Times calls Lundy “one of the most spiritually uplifting bassists on the jazz scene today.”  Bags & […]

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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 […]

                         FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Some call her “The Greatest Voice on Planet Earth”. For many years, others have simply referred to her as “The Voice”.  Music industry superstars agree: Michael McDonald – “One of the greatest living singers we have.“ Lyle Lovett – “You are […]

ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7pm. Justin Varnes and his Jazz Legacy Project will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this legendary bandleader and composer, as well as the impact that he has had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a […]

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 […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM NYC Saxophonist Eric Wyatt always brings a great band with him to The Velvet Note and THIS is one for the books! Tyreek McDole, an outstanding 23-year-old vocalist, has been making waves and enchanting audiences with his remarkable talent, […]

SEATING TIMES: 11:30AM & 1:30PM. Beat the crowds by scooping up your special love and taking him/her to a romantic lunch! On Valentine’s Day, The Velvet Note offers a beautiful, delicious lunch to the accompaniment of singer/actress Toni Byrd and keyboardist Al Smith. A true, daytime […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30 AND 8:30PM Join us for the ULTIMATE date night as we wind down Valentine’s Week with our premier Wednesday show. Ray Howard and his wife BJ take a break from their record-breaking Earth, Wind and Fire performances to provide a top-notch singing partnership that […]

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 […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Nat Adderley, Jr. hails from an amazing legacy of music. His father is trumpeter Nat Adderley, brother and longtime bandmate to legendary jazz saxophonist Cannonball Adderley. Despite composing two of his uncle’s recordings and performing on one of them, […]

2024 GRAMMY-Award Winner (Best Jazz Vocal Album) Nicole Zuraitis returns to The Velvet Note with her celebrated album and extraordinary quartet. A must see show!

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 […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Alex Parchment is a dedicated musician, producer, and artist. He was born in New York City to hardworking, visionary parents. Alex has been honing his trumpet and piano skills for years with his acceptance into the Rosa Parks High […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:00PM AND 9:00PM. Seven Days – a seven-piece tribute to the music of Sting and The Police – is the brainchild of lead vocalist/bassist Doug Busbee (Agent Cooper, Guardians of the Jukebox, Yacht Rock Schooner). When Busbee’s Atlanta music colleagues suddenly found their calendars open […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Drummer for Earth, Wind and Fire & Eric Clapton makes a rare club appearance! Sonny Emory is a native of Atlanta who received his first drum set at the age of four. After graduating from Georgia State University with a Bachelor in […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30pm & 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 […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. CALLING ALL BRAVES FANS– get here! Two weeks before Opening Day, join us for a rare, exclusive performance starring Braves Organist Matt Kaminski and his JAZZ QUARTET! Kaminski is the organist for the Atlanta Braves baseball team. He is known internationally for his use […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. The moment we heard David Penn, we just couldn’t get enough!! Originally from Hempstead, New York David has spent a number of years as a jazz bassist.   He studied Computer Science at St. John’s University in Jamaica Queens, but during that time […]

SHOWTIME: 7:00PM. Michael Cruse is a trumpeter and singer, nd the Middle School Jazz Academy Band Director for Jazz at Lincoln Center. Michael has performed and studied with jazz greats such as Roy Hargrove, Les McCann, JD Allen, Terence Blanchard, Javon Jackson, Lew Soloff, Wynton Marsalis, […]

SHOWTIMES: 7PM & 9PM. American Tune: Simon, Croce and Taylor  takes you on a magical trip back to the 1970s to experience the timeless music of these three prolific singer-songwriters. Relive the intimate storytelling, intricate chord changes and breathtaking melodies of these gifted artists – their […]

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 […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30PM. Billy Ross is a local bassist and composer. Having played many different genres of music with artists all around Atlanta, Billy is ready to embrace all of his influences with his own interpretation of music. The Billy Ross Trio will be playing […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. AB & Groove Therapy is a band that blends talent, professionalism, creativity, and a genuine love of music to bring the best musical experience possible.  The brainchild of Andre Bernard, the group is comprised of friends and fellow musicians who have known […]

ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Lester Young. Justin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this legendary saxophonist as well as the impact that he had on the […]

SHOWTIMES: 8PM – 11PM. 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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM & 9:30PM. Billy Ray Sheppard is a jazz saxophonist who has lived in San Antonio Texas for many years. He is a proud graduate of Fox Tech High School and St. Mary’s University. Soon after academic life, he pursued many different avenues in the […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30 & 9:30. PJ has dreamed of performing internationally as well as touring for a national artist. 2023 has proven to be the year of dreams coming true as he is currently touring with two-time Grammy Award winning R&B vocalist Peabo Bryson whose first stop […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00PM. Nathanael Smith is someone we have watched grow up in musical excellence. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia, and graduated high school from DeKalb School of the Arts where he participated in the school’s Jazz […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7PM. Three jazz powerhouses get together for a Sunday evening of incredible jazz improvisation that will knock your socks off!. Each one of them shines so bright, you’ll wonder what took them so long to get on the same stage. Kevin Bales (piano), […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7PM AND 9PM. For Good Friday, we take you back to some of the best music of our lifetime. American Tune: Simon, Croce and Taylor takes you on a magical trip back to the 1970s to experience the timeless music of these three prolific singer-songwriters. Relive […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM & 9:30PM. An emerging talent in the Atlanta Jazz scene, Xina Marie (pronounced Christina Marie) is a classically trained vocalist of West Indian descent, who embodies the spirit of Peggy Lee combined with the vocal range of Ella Fitzgerald.  Xina Marie studied classical vocal […]

SHOWTIME: 8:00pm until 11:00pm. 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 […]

“Kelly Green is one of the most talented and spirited people I know. Everything about her is joyous and swingin’!” – Christian McBride SHOWTIMES: 7:30 PM AND 9:30PM. Kelly Green is an acclaimed pianist, vocalist, and composer based in NYC, originally from Central Florida. She is […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30. We are here to celebrate the neo-soul movement, full of combinations and permutations of rhythm, digital music, funk, a little hiphop and great vocals. Made famous beginning in the 1990’s by artists such as Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Alicia Keys, and many […]

ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7pm. This is the first installment in our 14th season of Legends of Jazz. Justin Varnes and his Jazz Legacy Project will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this legendary trumpeter, and the live performance of his studio album […]

SHOWTIME: 8:00pm until 11:00pm. 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 […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30 AND 9:30 PM. 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 with familial roots that place him firmly within the […]

NOW TWO SHOWS– 7:00pm AND 9:00pm!! Three jazz powerhouses get together for a Sunday evening of incredible jazz improvisation that will knock your socks off!. Each one of them shines so bright, you’ll wonder what took them so long to get on the same stage. Kevin […]