Shows and Tickets

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. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Please join us for an encore performance to remember! Nijah Poteat is a professional singer-songwriter based in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally from North Carolina, she studied music and creative writing at the UNC Chapel Hill, class of 2024. Her love for singing and […]

Darryl Evan Jones brings the unique instrument’s classic vibe, rich melodic and harmonic possibilities to a new generation. The multi-talented performer fully embraces his artistic spirit with a style that reflects the many different sides of his unique musical personality – a style he calls “Instrumental […]

SHOWTIME: Doors open at 7pm. Music from 7:30pm – 10pm. The Atlanta area’s only fully-invitational blues jam session kicks off this month at The Velvet Note! The killah house band is comprised of blues band leaders from across the wide, all performing together and tearin’ it […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Louis Heriveaux is the first-call pianist for many notable musicians such as Jimmy Heath and Ralph Peterson, to name a few. After being impressed by Louis’ musical integrity in his approach to Jazz piano, Donald Brown immediately called Kenny Garrett, and referred […]

SHOWTIME: Doors open at 7pm. Music from 7:30pm – 10pm. The Atlanta area’s only fully-invitational blues jam session kicks off this month at The Velvet Note! The killah house band is comprised of blues band leaders from across the wide, all performing together and tearin’ it […]

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. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Joe Waters is a multitalented musician out of Dayton, Ohio who plays blues, funk, folk and Americana music. Joe is a singer and a songwriter. He writes original music and her lso pays homage to original blues artist by […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. With 8 critically acclaimed albums and 3 GRAMMY nominations, vocalist Kate McGarry is recognized as a jazz artist who brings authenticity and vitality to every song regardless of genre. The Wall St. Journal calls her music, “austere and elegant, an exceptionally appealing […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. The Velvet Note’s Most Popular Guest Server is having a birthday, and YOU ARE INVITED! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in […]

Award-winning singer and actress Toni Byrd pays delivers an unforgettable performance in remembrance of GRAMMY-Winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack, who passed away on February 24, 2025. Fans and admirers join us for this iconic artist’s work, beautifully translated by Toni and her band. Laugh, cry, […]

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. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. With Xina, Misha Stefanuk and Andre Manga. This is what the weekend is all about. Finish work and dive into your favorite cocktail in your favorite little jazz club, transformed into a piano bar. Live music, a piano player and a saucy […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Yamin Mustafa is an accomplished musician/stage performer and proud Sinfonian. He’s had the pleasure of working with some of the greats in film and music, and he’s loved the time he had teaching music at a special needs, literacy school in Hollywood, […]

ONE SHOW ONLY– 7:00 pm! James was born December 28 1953 in New York. He started studying piano at the age of 8 at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore. He’s been a professional musician for over 45 years and have composed music for television, […]

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. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM 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 […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30 – 10pm. Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the city’s most exciting blues artists: Garrett Collins of the Garrett Collins Project, and Cannonball […]

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. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Stella Rockwitz is a multi-faceted vocalist and songwriter based in Nashville, TN, seamlessly blending elements of jazz, rock, indie/alternative, and pop. A recent graduate of Belmont University, she was a member of the university’s premier jazz vocal ensemble, Jazzmin, which was featured […]

SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM SUNDAY SHOWTIMES: 5:30PM AND 7:30PM Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Dwayne’s and Dwight’s passion for jazz started at an early age. They grew up listening to the sounds of great jazz artists such as Earl “Fatha” Hines, Count Basie, Duke Ellington […]

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. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Mel Dodd is a jazz keyboardist, band leader, composer and arranger who began playing jazz in the 1970s, studied at UNC Chapel Hill, the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and with the renowned jazz improvisation teacher Charlie Banacos. He led his […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. To Atlanta audiophiles, Chris’s best known for his force as an arranger and Musical Director for multiple prominent celebrity artists. Chris has work as a leader and as a follower. From working side by side on shows containing some of the best […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! 7:30! Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the city’s most exciting blues artists: Garrett Collins of the Garrett Collins Project, and Cannonball Red of […]

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. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]

Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. CRUZ The Dame is a rising recording artist and songwriter celebrated for her genre-defying music that blends the essence of old soul with a fresh, contemporary sound. Born Crystal Ashlee in Miami, Florida, and raised in Watertown, Tennessee, her musical odyssey began in […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Cafè Au Lait is a vibrant and dynamic music collective that effortlessly blends genres to create a unique and captivating sound. The New Orleans-grown, Atlanta based group specializes in original and classic arrangements of R&B, Soul, Rock, Funk, Afro-Reggae and Jazz tunes. […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! 7:30! Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the city’s most exciting blues artists: Garrett Collins of the Garrett Collins Project, and Cannonball Red of […]

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. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30. This is what the weekend is all about. Finish work and dive into your favorite cocktail in your jazz club, transformed into a piano bar. Live music, a piano player and a saucy singer are some of the most treasured elements of […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Introducing Tony Exum Jr., the sensational saxophonist blending Contemporary Jazz, R&B, and Funk into an unforgettable musical experience. With a smooth and soulful sound that resonates deeply, Tony has carved out a unique niche in the music world. His rise to international […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! 7:30! Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the city’s most exciting blues artists: Garrett Collins of the Garrett Collins Project, and Cannonball Red of […]

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. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]

Zach Person is an American indie-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter known for his electrifying performances and genre-blending sound, who got his initial surge of fame in Season 15 of American Idol. Emerging from Austin, Texas, he fuses elements of jazz, blues, rock, and soul, drawing inspiration from […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Caleb Hensinger is a musician who since the age of six, has been playing piano and trumpet, has always aspired to eventually become a phenomenon, performing for some of Atlanta’s top clubs and restaurants and now performing a complete original catalog with […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30pm. Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the city’s most exciting blues artists: Garrett Collins of the Garrett Collins Project, and Cannonball Red of […]

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. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! 7:30PM. The Misha Stefanuk Group represents the culmination of years of musical evolution, tracing its lineage through legendary piano trios from Nashville’s Mooseknows to Atlanta’s Sargent Caldwell Stefanuk. This ensemble not only delivers an entertaining experience but also deepens our appreciation for music […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Meet Ashley Perrymond – a powerhouse indie artist, creative, Atlanta native, and mother of two, using her voice to make waves around the world. At 38, Ashley continues to rise above the challenges of severe hearing loss caused by Otosclerosis, a condition […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Celebrate Father’s Day with a night of powerful live blues at The Velvet Note. The ATL Blues Cartel returns for a double-header evening, delivering raw soul and electrifying musicianship in one of the South’s most intimate venues. This special event features:     •  […]

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. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. 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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Born and raised in Minnesota, multi-instrumentalist Trent Patten was introduced to music at a young age. Both his parents being musicians, it was natural for him to have an interest in music. Trent started playing the trumpet when he was 10, but […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! 7:30! Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the city’s most exciting blues artists: Garrett Collins of the Garrett Collins Project, and Cannonball Red of […]

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 […]

7:30pm and 9:30pm Showtimes. A PASSIONATE PIANIST; SPECIALIZING IN JAZZ, FUNK, R&B, COMPOSITION, AND FILM SCORING. Sammy Hanson is a jazz pianist and has been playing piano for 16 years. He is currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Jazz Performance at Florida State University. Sammy has […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30P AND 9:30P. Two extraordinary musicians speak the musical language of strings in a night to remember at The Velvet Note! Bill Hart is a celebrated jazz‑fusion guitarist, composer, bandleader, and educator. He began playing guitar at age nine, moved to the U.S. in his […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! 7:30! Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the city’s most exciting blues artists: Garrett Collins of the Garrett Collins Project, and Cannonball Red of […]

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. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]