Events | The Velvet Note - Part 2

Events

Sunday, March 17th: The Life and Music of Lester Young *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert […]

$46.00

Thursday, March 21st: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring […]

$10.00

Friday, March 22nd: Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Billy Ray Sheppard

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 field of music. He has been performing since the […]

$42.00

Saturday, March 23rd: PJ Spraggins!

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 is the 2023 Soul Train Cruise. Prior to this, […]

$42.00

Sunday, March 24th: Nathanael Smith’s CD Release

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 Band. He attended Florida State University, performed with their […]

$35.00

Sunday, April 14th: The Jazz Freedom Trio

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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), Delbert Felix (upright bass) and Willie Jones, III (drums). […]

$44.00

Thursday, March 28th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, […]

$10.00

Friday, March 29th: American Tune– The Music of Paul Simon, Jim Croce and James Taylor

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 the intimate storytelling, intricate chord changes and breathtaking melodies […]

$42.00

Saturday, March 30th: Xina! ***SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ****

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 performance at the Bak Middle School Of the Arts, […]

$44.00

Thursday, April 4th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring […]

$10.00

Friday, April 5th: The Kelly Green Trio

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

"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 celebrated for her natural and conversational singing which is […]

$42.00

Saturday, April 6th: A Celebration of Neo-Soul by AB Groove Therapy, Starring Rain Middleton

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 more. This show stars Soulful Singer Rain Middleton, accompanied by […]

$42.00

Sunday, April 7th: Miles Davis’ Milestones ***SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 released in 1958 with Miles' "first great quintet". It’s […]

$48.00

Thursday, April 11th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring […]

$10.00

Friday and Saturday, April 12th & 13th: Entertainer Tony Hightower

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 music’s firmament, Atlanta-native Hightower is still just getting started […]

$44.00

Sunday, April 14th: The Jazz Freedom Trio

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 Bales (piano), Delbert Felix (upright bass) and Willie Jones, […]

$44.00

Thursday, April 18th: Open Mic Jam Hosted By Owner Tamara Fuller

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring […]

$10.00

Friday, April 19th: Jazz Pianist and Singer Doug Carn

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Doug Carn is an American jazz musician from St. Augustine, Florida, formerly married to Jean Carne. His multi-faceted talents as a pianist-organist-lyricist began to emerge onto the contemporary Afri­can-American music scene during his teenage years. He worked with Nat Adderley, Earth, Wind & Fire, Shirley Horn, Lou Donaldson, Stanley Turrentine, and Irene Reid. In 1997 Carn and other jazz organists including […]

$42.00

Saturday, April 20th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM and 9:30PM. Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart takes his world music mix of jazz fused with other musical elements to brave new heights! THIS is the music you’ll want to listen to, even if you don’t think you like jazz. Inspired by the likes of icons of Jazz and Fusion music, such as Miles […]

$42.00

Friday, April 26th: Castella

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 7:30 and 9:30. Castella hit the music scene in April 2020 with the release of her original tune No Ordinary Love. Hailing from Long Beach, California, Castella has sung her entire life.  She was inspired to tap into the creative side of her brain by mentor and writing partner, Darryl Swann. Unknowing to Castella, this little project […]

$42.00

Saturday, April 27th: Tony Exum, Jr. *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! **

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIME: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Tony Exum Jr. is a talented contemporary jazz, R&B, and funk saxophonist, songwriter, and performer with a smooth and soulful sound. He gained international recognition in 2019 with the release of his single “My Name’s Tony,” which charted on the Smooth Jazz Network top 100 chart for 12 weeks. Tony has performed at […]

$42.00

Sunday, April 28th: Entertainer Deb Bowman

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Praised as “hypnotic and unforgettable,” Dynamo Deb Bowman’s performances “are cut from one rare thread” and “must be seen.” Her vocal versatility and unmatched acting have thrilled audiences of all ages worldwide. Whether belting out Broadway and big band ballads or softly seducing you with sultry standards, she always delivers memorable […]

$42.00

Thursday, May 2nd: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring […]

$10.00

Friday and Saturday, May 3rd & 4th: Joey Sommerville–The Simpatico Sessions ***SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

simpatico • \sim-PAH-tih-koh\ • adjective. 1 : agreeable, likeable 2 : being on the same wavelength  SHOW DATES & TIMES: FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Trumpeter and multi instrumentalist Joey Sommerville returns to ATL from Spain for two special nights to mine the depths of his extensive catalog of fan favorites as well a few fresh takes […]

$44.00

Sunday, May 5th: Legends of Jazz Presents the Music of Max Roach

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7pm. Justin Varnes and his Jazz Legacy Project will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this legendary drummer. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time. Oh, and they’ll also play their behinds off!

$48.00

Thursday, May 9th: Open Mic Jam (Dedicated to Moms Everywhere)!

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, […]

$10.00

Friday, May 10th: Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Nate Myers *** SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. “Many musicians blessed enough to make a living in the service of other artists will stay the course, play it safe and build an impressive resume while letting their true artist voice lay dormant. It’s the great fortune of R&B and contemporary urban jazz fans that Nate Myers made the bold […]

$42.00

Mother’s Day Weekend– Singer Roderick Harper

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWDATES AND TIMES: SATURDAY, MAY 11TH @ 7:30 AND 9:30. SUNDAY, MAY 12TH @ 5:30 AND 7:30. Roderick has been singing almost as long as he has been speaking. Chicago Sun-Times writer Lloyd Sachs states that he is, “a smooth and serious singer.”  Baton Rouge Morning Advocate writer Rod Dreher calls him, “a very special talent.”  Jazztimes Magazine proclaims, “he […]

$48.00

Thursday, May 16th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, […]

$10.00

Friday, May 17th: The Terence Harper Collective

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Join us for The Terence Harper Collective, Featuring Actress/Singer Michole White, Award-Wiining Pianist Kenny Banks, Jr., Drummer Henry Conway III, Saxophonist Frank Houston, touring NY Bassist Dishan Harper and Trumpeter Terence Harper!

$49.00

Saturday, May 18th: The The Harper Collective Featuring Atlanta Legends Danny and Terry Harper!

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Come out and see the greatest family jazz dynasty, second only to the Marsalis family! Grammy-nominated trumpeter Terence Harper, of the legendary Harper family leads an outfit of all-star artists and family members from Atlanta The evening features internationally acclaimed musicians from the Harper family: Trumpeters Terence and Danny Harper, Pianist […]

$44.00

Sunday, May 19th: Saxophonist and Singer Marcus Adams–A Tribute to David Sanborn

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Just when urban jazz fans thought every show, cruise and festival would always include the same lineup of veterans they've seen a million times—Suddenly, there's Marcus Adams, a fresh, dynamic voice on the scene, ready to funk things up and inspire them to fall in love with the sax all over […]

$42.0

Wednesday, May 22nd: The Molly Miller Trio **** CANCELLED ****

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 7:00PM AND 9:00PM. Since Dr. Molly Miller picked up a guitar at age seven, she’s been captivating audiences with her sophisticated and raw style.  She’s one of Los Angeles’s most sought-after musicians, recording and touring with artists such as Jason Mraz, Black Eyed Peas, Donna Missal, and Morgxn, at venues such as the Hollywood […]

$39.00

Thursday, May 23rd: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

ONE SHOW: 8:00pm - 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 band, or take the stage all on your […]

Friday, May 24th: Smooth Jazz Guitarist Reza Khan

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Over the course of his six previous albums, starting with his debut Painted Diaries in 2009, Reza Khan has worked with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz while developing a fascinating trademark fusion of pop, jazz, soul and world influences. His empowering world jazz guitar music is steeped in his international […]

$42.00

Saturday, May 25: J Staton

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 7:30 AND 9:30. James Staton, popularly known as J is a National Recording Artist, Saxophonist, Writer, and Producer from Chesapeake, Virginia who has managed to create a sound that strikes a tasteful balance between polishedness and honest rawness. While there’s an undeniable smoothness to his rhythmic flow, his delivery is hard-hitting with a powerful […]

$42.00

Thursday, May 30th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring […]

$10.00

Friday, May 31st: Misha Stefanuk Solo

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Misha Stefanuk invites you to be a part of music history.  This unique concert showcases Stefanuk's unparalleled skills in unscripted piano improvisation, and a rare opportunity to witness the creation of a one-of-a-kind musical experience. A GRAMMY-voting member, television composer, and best-selling author, Misha has been playing piano for over fifty years.  He holds Bachelors degrees […]

$42.00

Saturday, June 1st: Jazz Torch Singer Kayte Burgess

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Kayte Burgess began her musical Journey in her Hometown of Toronto, Canada. At the age of 12 she began studying Piano and Opera at the Royal Conservatory of Music. It wasn’t long before she fell in love with Jazz. She graduated from Humber College in Toronto with a BA in Jazz […]

$42.00

Sunday, June 2nd: The Lives and Music of Billy Eckstine and Jimmy Scott

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Billy Eckstine and Jimmy Scott. Justin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of these jazz legends, as well as the impact that he had on the legacy on the genre. It’s like […]

$46.00

Thursday, June 6th: Open Mic Jam

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring […]

$10.00

Friday and Saturday, June 7th & 8th: The Legendary Billy Harper

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

In his early recordings and performances with leaders such as Art Blakey, Lee Morgan, Max Roach, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, Randy Weston and Gil Evans, during the 60s and 70s, the now-legendary Billy Harper already had a massive sound on the tenor saxophone, combining John Coltrane’s spiraling intensity with a bluesy brawn that pointed back to […]

$59.00

Thursday, June 13th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

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 stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, […]

$10.00

Saturday, June 15th: LAVAHI LIVE! *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

With Clarence Hill (piano/keys), Kelly McCarty (bass) and GRAMMY-Winner Robert Boone (drums). SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. LAVAHI is a talented neo-soul and jazz-crossover vocalist who won the hearts of The Velvet Note audiences as the winner of the Open Mic Competition and her full-length performance. She has been actively developing her artistry via performing, songwriting, […]

$42.00

Sunday, June 16th: Father’s Day with The Incomparable Unknown Lyric

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. The melodious hybridization of a world class philharmonic orchestra along with the thumping grooves of Outkast with the kinetic energy of Michael Jackson, Unknown Lyric is a force to be reckoned with. Jeremiah Turner on acoustic guitar and Kevin Grayson on violin, their sound mimics nothing you have heard before and […]

$44.00

Friday, June 21st: Singer and Actress Toni Byrd

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Toni Byrd is a world class recording artist, songwriter and one of the most unforgettable and versatile vocal artists around. In addition to all of her credits, add actress to her impressive list. Currently based in Atlanta, the Native Memphian was cast in a primary role, playing the character “Ida Belle” […]

$42.00

Saturday, June 22nd: The Larry Wilson Quartet **** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***

The Velvet Note Main Stage 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, United States

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM & 9:30PM. LARRY WILSON is a Cleveland, Ohio native but grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He began his love affair with music at the tender age of 3—playing the drums in church. He began his formal education in music at Landon Middle School for the Performing Arts, later Lavilla Middle School of the Arts. […]

$44.00

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