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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T193000
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, August 1st:  Toni Byrd~ Tenderly
DESCRIPTION:Singer and actress Toni Byrd and her pianist seduce audiences with the most tender and soulful of selections.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-august-1st-toni-byrd-tenderly/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
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SUMMARY:Friday\, July 31st:  Bill Hart & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart launches his brand new variety show featuring his unique take on world music and genre-bending selections.  Only one performance\, so get your seats soon!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-july-31st-bill-hart-friends/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T200000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, July 30th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Bill Hart
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart’s LAST night as host of our July jams!  A potpourri of performers will join our house band throughout the night.  We are socially-distanced and still having a great time.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-july-30th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-bill-hart/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200721T201537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T201538Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, July 25th:  The Luis Alas Band's Anthology of Smooth Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Featuring smooth jazz superhits from artists such as Weather Report\, all the way to Dave Koz\, Spyro Gyra\, Kenny G and Kirk Whalum.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-july-25th-the-luis-alas-bands-anthology-of-smooth-jazz/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200724T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200721T180604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T180605Z
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SUMMARY:Friday\, July 24th:  A Touch of Blue Band
DESCRIPTION:A funky approach to world music\, led by Canadian-born guitarist Bill Hart and world percussionist Ahsa Ahla.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-july-24th-a-touch-of-blue-band/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200721T171508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T173014Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, July 23rd:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Bill Hart
DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of entertainers perform throughout the night\, accompanied by our stellar house band and hosted by Canadian-born guitarist Bill Hart.  All genres welcomed.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-july-23rd-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-bill-hart/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200716T130923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T131308Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, July 16th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Bill Hart
DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of entertainers take the stage throughout the evening under the leadership of Canadian guitarist Bill Hart.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-july-16th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-bill-hart/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200707T183132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T194124Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, July 11th:  Kristin Tinsley
DESCRIPTION:Singer/Guitarist Kristin Tinsley performs with a full-tilt band\, celebrating some the greatest hits in music\, including top picks by Journey\, Peter Gabriel\, Sting and Toto.  Great time to have a great time and request your favorites!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-july-11th-kristen-tinsley/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T230000
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SUMMARY:Friday\, July 10th:  The Bill Hart Band
DESCRIPTION:Canadian guitarist Bill Hart performs his rarely-revealed original compositions with the help of an all-star band of extraordinary performers\, including Craig Shaw on bass\, Ahsa Ahla on percussion and Yakou Daniel on drums.  All ticket holders receive a FREE CD!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-july-10th-the-bill-hart-band/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200706T172243Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, July 9th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Bill Hart
DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of entertainers perform throughout the night\, under the guidance of our house band and host guitarist Bill Hart.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-july-9th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-bill-hart/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200630T172613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T173524Z
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SUMMARY:Friday\, July 3rd:  The Che Marshall Band
DESCRIPTION:Drummer Che Marshall (Roberta Flack\, Drumline) kicks up your Independence Day weekend with a stunning band performing their love affair with jazz and funk.  Join us!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-july-3rd-the-che-marshall-band/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200630T154408Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, July 2nd:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Bill Hart *** SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!! ***
DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of performers take the stage with our house band\, which includes Randy Hoexter (keys)\, Devon Gates (bass) and Yakou Daniel (drums).  Join us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!***
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-july-2nd-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-bill-hart/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200628T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200623T201036Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, June 28th:  Cadyn Lexa
DESCRIPTION:Cadyn Lexa is a 13-year-old pop\, rock\, & soul singer/ songwriter from Atlanta\, Georgia. Often described as an “old soul”\, she brings an unexpected level of emotional content and vocal prowess to her performances.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-june-28th-cadyn-lexa/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T230000
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, June 27th:  The Jennifer Farnsworth Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a romantic evening with jazz singer Jennifer Farnsworth! With GRAMMY-nominated Pianist Kevin Bales\, bassist Kevin Smith and drummer Larry Wilson. \n\n\n\nBorn in Pittsburgh\, PA\, Ms. Farnsworth has lived up and down the east coast.  She studied opera at the New England Conservatory of Music and musical theatre at the Boston Conservatory of Music.   \n\n\n\nAfter school\, she began her singing career with The Walt Disney Company in Orlando\, FL. As the character\, Cinderella\, she sang and danced in the Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Surprise Celebration show.  She also played the role of Belle in MGM’s Beauty & The Beast show. \n\n\n\nIn early 2005\, she formed a jazz quartet and performed throughout Florida and Georgia\, including Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island Jazz Company\, the House of Blues Orlando\, Nikki Beach Miami\, Churchill Grounds Atlanta and Sambuca in Buckhead. \n\n\n\nLater\, having moved to NYC\, Ms. Farnsworth performed regularly with Harold Mabern Jr\, Joseph Farnsworth\, Eric Alexander\, John Webber\, Sharp Radway and Anthony Wonsey.  Oftentimes\, she was a featured vocalist with the Harold Mabern Jr Trio at the Village Vanguard\, Dizzy’s Coca-Cola Club and clubs around the world including Greece\, Vienna\, Russia and Italy.   \n\n\n\nIn addition to the music\, Ms. Farnsworth is an avid painter.  Her portrait of jazz legend\, Harold Mabern Jr is on display at Smalls Jazz Club NYC\, a portrait of Teddy Wilson is hanging on the walls at Mezzrow Jazz Club in NYC\, as well as a mural at the famed Harlem restaurant\, Charlie’s Bar & Kitchen.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-june-27th-the-jennifer-farnsworth-quartet/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200609T145957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T172346Z
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SUMMARY:Friday\, June 26th: The Michelle Malone Duo   SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:*** SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!   Catch the LIVESTREAM at 7:30pm..  Go to https://thevelvetnote.com/live-stream \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle Malone’s musical roots run deep and wide like the mighty Mississippi river\, twisting and turning through rock\, blues\, and Americana territory. Her music is influenced by the red dirt rhythms from her Georgia home – blues\, soul and rock and roll. “Malone is a master at mixing blues and Americana music” (GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE). Over the course of Malone’s 25+ year career\, she has shared stages with artists from Gregg Allman to Indigo Girls\, Albert King to Mississippi All-Stars Luther Dickenson\, Bon Iver to Brandi Carlile\, released more than 15 records so far\, and continues to gain respect from her peers. Her latest\, Slings and Arrows\, which debuted at #8 on the Billboard Blues charts\, proves that her slide guitar chops are “outrageously good\, a real revelation” (NO DEPRESSION). Her powerful live show will take you on a journey from dirty back roads of the deep slow south to frantic bright city lights\, regardless of whether she’s performing solo or armed with her electric guitar and her mighty fine band. Michelle “has the soul of a bluesman\, the heart of a folk singer\, and the guts of a rock and roll star wrapped up in one fiery bad ass” (NASHVILLE RAGE)\, and she’s “uniquely able to blow the roof off the place then turn right around and whisper a soft song that will break your damn heart” (PASTE). Her live shows are upbeat and jubilant\, engaging and satisfyingly soul stirring\, flush with the raw energy and emotion that’s always been a part of her signature sound.  \n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/the-michelle-malone-duo/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200625T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200625T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200623T143756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T201812Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Velvet Note returns with a JAM and you’re invited! Our newly-reopened club seats only 16 guests\, so don’t hesitate to make your reservation. A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night hosted by pianist Randy Hoexter\, with Fuji Fujimoto on bass and Paul Fallat on drums \n\n\n\nFacility Precautions: \n\n\n\nadvanced reservations requiredguests must bring a mask into the clubtemp testing may be administered for all guests prior to seating
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/open-mic-jam-3/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200615T194221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T002925Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, June 21st: Father's Day Dinner Concert by The Jody Mayfield Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Jody Mayfield Quartet gets down like no other this Father’s Day\, June 21st at The Velvet Note.  Two dinner shows featuring entertainment by Jody Mayfield (keys)\, Gary Harris (saxophone)\, Thomas Blaloch (bass) and Larry Newsome (drums).  Choose from our in-house menu\, or pre-order early (by June 18th) for our special Holiday Menu\, provided by House of Ambrosia chefs.  Sign up at https://bit.ly/HOA-FathersDay.   When ordering\, be sure to use the code TVNFD2020 to receive your Velvet Note discount.  Can’t make it to our Living Room?  Get this gourmet dinner shipped anywhere in the continental United States—be sure to order by June 18th!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-june-21st-fathers-day-dinner-concert-by-the-jody-mayfield-quartet/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200615T002133Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, June 20th:  The Ray Howard Band--Soul By Request
DESCRIPTION:The Ray Howard Band returns LIVE to The Velvet Note with an all-soul show.  They’re taking your requests and they’re LIVE in our living room\, entertaining guests.  Debarge\, Marvin Gaye\, Michael Jackson and many more.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-june-20th-the-ray-howard-band-soul-by-request/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200619T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200613T075935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T135929Z
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SUMMARY:Friday\, June 19th: The Russell Gunn Quartet
DESCRIPTION:First show is SOLD OUT!!  Purchase 9:30 seats by calling 855.5.VELVET or watch LIVE on https://thevelvetnote.com/live-stream \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRussell Gunn:  Trumpet \n\n\n\nKevin Bales:  Piano \n\n\n\nDelbert Felix:  Bass \n\n\n\nTerreon Gulley:  Drums \n\n\n\nThe Velvet Note kicks off its reopening on Juneteenth with the brilliance of The Russell Gunn Quartet! \n\n\n\nRussell Gunn (born October 20\, 1971 in Chicago\, Il. USA) raised in East St. Louis Il.   As an American contemporary composer and musician\, he has produced two Grammy nominated recordings\, Ethnomusicology vol. 1 and Vol.2. \n\n\n\nHis initial musical interest was American Hip Hop music\, and he is a pioneer of the Jazz/Hip-Hop movement. \n\n\n\nIn 1989 while still in high school in East St. Louis\, IL. Gunn was named the best all-around trumpet player in the country in a field that included college and professional trumpet players by Music Fest USA\,  sponsored by Downbeat magazine. \n\n\n\nEven though Gunn had scholarship offers to many major universities including Berklee School of Music\, he decided to attend  Jackson State University in Mississippi\, where he was a Jazz Studies major and marched in the award winning marching band the Sonic Boom of The South. \n\n\n\nIn 1993\, Gunn moved to New York City from St. Louis\, where he became a member of the Wynton Marsalis big band\, now known as Jazz At Lincoln Center.  He was also in the trumpet section with Marcus Printup and Roger Ingram on Wynton’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Jazz Oratorio “Blood On The Fields”. \n\n\n\nRussell Gunn’s first recording was in 1993 with great alto saxophonist and St. Louis native Oliver Lake\, who was also the founder of the World Saxophone Quartet. \n\n\n\nAs a trumpet player\,  Russell has performed and toured with a Whoʼs Who in contemporary music\, including Oliver Lake\, Branford Marsalisʼ Buckshot LeFonque\, Jazz at Lincoln Center\, Maxwell\, DʼAngelo\, Angie Stone\, Jimmy Heath\, The Roy Hargrove Big Band\, Lou Reed\, Cee Lo Green\, Ne-Yo\, Marcus Miller\, Benny Golson\, Young Jeezy\, Joi\, Les Nubian\, GOODIE Mob\, and Harry Connick Jr. among others. \n\n\n\n\n\nEARLY SHOW IS ** SOLD OUT!!**  PURCHASE 9:30 SEATS BY CALLING 855.5.VELVET OR WATCH LIVE AT https://thevelvetnote.com/live-stream
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-june-19th-the-russell-gunn-quartet/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T235900
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200613T052628Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, June 18th: Open Mic Jam
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Velvet Note returns with a JAM and you’re invited!  Our newly-reopened club seats only 16 guests\, so don’t hesitate to make your reservation.  A potpourri of performers  entertains you throughout the night hosted by pianist Randy Hoexter. \n\n\n\nFacility Precautions: \n\n\n\nadvanced reservations requiredguests must bring a mask into the clubtemp testing may be administered for all guests prior to seating\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/open-mic-jam-2/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200524T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200306T041318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T041319Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Dee Hibbert
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n 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.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/an-evening-with-dee-hibbert/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, Georgia\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200412T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
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SUMMARY:The Life and Music of Billie Holiday  ** STREAMING **
DESCRIPTION:The Justin Varnes Quartet plays tribute to the music of Billie Holiday. \n\n\n\nAs with the entire Legends of Jazz series\, Mr. Varnes will guide guests–in engaging\, narrative form– through the life of this iconic singer\, as well as the impact that her life influences had on her musical legacy.     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!  Ready to stream?  Click HERE \n\n\n\nAnd please consider donating at thevelvetnote.com/live-stream
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/the-life-and-music-of-billie-holiday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200408T204230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T234734Z
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SUMMARY:Eric Moore:  Heart & Soul *** Streaming ***
DESCRIPTION:Let us bring date night from our living room to yours!  Singer/Actor Eric Moore and his band perform his favorite songs\, including music by Donnie Hathaway and Charlie Wilson and many more!  Starring Eric Moore (vocals)\, S. Renee Clark (keys)\, Ramon Pooser (bass) and Che Marshall (drums).  Ready to stream?  Click HERE.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/eric-moore-heart-soul-streaming/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200408T202657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T234948Z
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SUMMARY:Mercy Myra & The Rhythm Jets *** Streaming***
DESCRIPTION:A great way to get your weekend poppin’.  This is one of our favorite performances\, selected based on the amount of fun the entertainers are having on stage.    Starring:  Vance Kelly  (Founder Co Writer co-producer SAX and flute)\,  Mike Bielenberg (Keys)\, Steve Cunningham (Guitars)\, Wayne Viar (Drums)\, Nico Gutiérrez  (Steel drum and percussion)\, Rick Meeder (Bass)\, Mercy Myra (lead vocals)\, Miah Potter (background vocals). Ready to stream?  Click HERE
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/mercy-myra-the-rhythm-jets-streaming/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T235900
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200408T201114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T202725Z
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SUMMARY:The Best of Open Mic Jam *** Streaming***
DESCRIPTION:Stay at home and let us bring you one of the best of our series!  To stream\, go to https://thevelvetnote.com/live-stream
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/the-best-of-open-mic-jam-streaming/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200330T202919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T202921Z
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SUMMARY:Motown By Request ** STREAMING LIVE **
DESCRIPTION:MOTOWN BY REQUEST! The Ray Howard Band STREAMS LIVE on Saturday\, April 4th at 8:00pm EST in a show they call “Motown by Request”. This is your chance to ask the band to play your Motown favorites\, including “Aint Too Proud to Beg”\, “My Girl”\, and “I Want You Back”. To make a donation to help us to continue to bring these live-streams to you\, go to thevelvetnote.com/donate or thevelvetnote.com/live-stream. \n\n\n\nTo Stream Live to Facebook\, click HERE:   \n\n\n\nFacebook:  https://m.facebook.com/The-Velvet-Note-234901986525057/ \n\n\n\nTo Stream Live to YouTube\, click HERE: \n\n\n\nYouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2UU-CtZZmqH9KAJhn1A0pg?sub_confirmation=1
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/motown-by-request/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, Georgia\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200329T204547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200329T212839Z
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SUMMARY:The Kevin Bales Trio  ** STREAMING LIVE **
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY Award-nominated Kevin Bales is a musician\, teacher\, performer\, and 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. \n\n\nWhile 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. \n\nKevin Bales Online Donation \n  Donate\n \n\n\n\nIn this first-time-ever performance\, Kevin will perform with his trio while\, delighting his audiences with his fascinating and humorous stories from almost three decades of musical tours and performances. \n\n\n\nTo Stream Live at showtime on either Facebook or YouTube\, click below\, and then scroll down to the videos on the page.  Don’t forget to subscribe\, and please help us to continue to bring these live streams to you by donating!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/the-kevin-bales-trio-livestream/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, Georgia\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200327T185040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200327T192007Z
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SUMMARY:Bill Hart's Funky Street Band  ** Streaming Live on Facebook and YouTube **
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    Bill Hart –Guitar  \n\n\n\n    Michael Walters -Keys  \n\n\n\n    Drew Lloyd –Bass  \n\n\n\n    Yakou Daniel N’Guessan –Drums  \n\n\n\n    Ahsa Ahla -Percussion \n\n\n\nBill Hart earned his stellar reputation as a guitarist\, composer\, bandleader\, music educator\, touring musician and recording artist. Having released six CDs as leader of his world-renowned Bill Hart Band\, Bill has also proven his merit across all styles of music\, especially jazz fusion.  \n\n\n\nTo stream this show LIVE\,   Please join us at showtime on one of the following: \n\n\n\nFacebook:  https://m.facebook.com/The-Velvet-Note-234901986525057/ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2UU-CtZZmqH9KAJhn1A0pg?sub_confirmation=1 \n\n\n\nPlease help us to keep bringing this livestream to you.  Please consider a donation of any amount\, and enjoy the show!   \n\n\n\nBill Hart Online Donation \n  Bill Hart Donation
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/bill-harts-funky-street-band-streaming-live-on-facebook-and-youtube/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, Georgia\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200327T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200327T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200224T221153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200327T174638Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrity Drummer Crystal Martin  ** Streaming LIVE on Facebook and YouTube **
DESCRIPTION:A diamond with many facets\, multi-talented drummer and vocalist Crystal Martin (aka “Mme. GoLong”) knew music would be her career of choice from the time she began playing for her church in Marietta\, Georgia. \n\n\n\nBy the time she turned 17\, her sophisticated poly-rhythms and versatile drumming skills had already taken her amongst popular artists and notable venues in the US and overseas.   \n\n\n\nHer sophisticated poly-rhythms and versatile drumming skills had already taken her amongst popular Gospel artists and notable venues in the United States. Playing for artists such as B. Chase Williams & Shabach\, Ricky Dillard\, Dorothy Norwood and others. \n\n\n\nUpon becoming the first female drummer for the famed group S.O.S. Band\, Crystal took the industry by storm. In with the S.O.S Band she’s shared stages with Morris Day\, Ohio Players\, Bootsy Collins\, Dazz Band\, Con Funk Shun\, Midnight Star\, George Clinton\, Shelia E. and more. Making television appearances\, including The Mo’nique Show\, Good Day Atlanta\, and Good Morning Chicago. \n\n\n\nCrystal was the session drummer on the World Music Awards duet performance featuring Ciara and 50cent (Just Cant Leave Him Lone). On her journey Crystal has became a solo artist and has also opened up for Howard Hewitt\, Dead Prez\, Talib Kweli\, and Jim Jones. Crystal has just recently played the cruise ship\, Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam Rolling Stone’s Rock Room. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, Crystal Martin (aka Madam Golong) can be found performing with her unique brand of music such as electric\, funk\, house\, pop\, and fusion. Making her mark on both land and sea \n\n\n\nHer sophisticated poly-rhythms and versatile drumming skills had already taken her amongst popular Gospel artists and notable venues in the United States. Playing for artists such as B. Chase Williams & Shabach\, Ricky Dillard\, Dorothy Norwood and others. \n\n\n\nUpon becoming the first female drummer for the famed group S.O.S. Band\, Crystal took the industry by storm. In with the S.O.S Band she’s shared stages with Morris Day\, Ohio Players\, Bootsy Collins\, Dazz Band\, Con Funk Shun\, Midnight Star\, George Clinton\, Shelia E. and more. Making television appearances\, including The Mo’nique Show\, Good Day Atlanta\, and Good Morning Chicago. \n\n\n\nCrystal was the session drummer on the World Music Awards duet performance featuring Ciara and 50cent (Just Cant Leave Him Lone). On her journey Crystal has became a solo artist and has also opened up for Howard Hewitt\, Dead Prez\, Talib Kweli\, and Jim Jones. Crystal has just recently played the cruise ship\, Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam Rolling Stone’s Rock Room. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, Crystal Martin (aka Madam Golong) can be found performing with her unique brand of music such as electric\, funk\, house\, pop\, and fusion. Making her mark on both land and sea. \n\n\n\nThis show is exclusively available via LIVE STREAM on our Facebook and YouTube pages.  Please donate below and enjoy!   \n\n\n\nQuestions?  Call us at 855.5.VELVET. \n\n\n\nCrystal Martin Livestream Donation \n  Donate
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/crystal-martin/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, Georgia\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T013121
CREATED:20200320T142559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T223517Z
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Farnsworth
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a romantic evening with jazz singer Jennifer Farnsworth!  With GRAMMY-nominated Pianist Kevin Bales and bassist Ramon Pooser. \n\n\n\nBorn in Pittsburgh\, PA\, Ms. Farnsworth has lived up and down the east coast.  She studied opera at the New England Conservatory of Music and musical theatre at the Boston Conservatory of Music.   \n\n\n\nAfter school\, she began her singing career with The Walt Disney Company in Orlando\, FL. As the character\, Cinderella\, she sang and danced in the Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Surprise Celebration show.  She also played the role of Belle in MGM’s Beauty & The Beast show. \n\n\n\nIn early 2005\, she formed a jazz quartet and performed throughout Florida and Georgia\, including Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island Jazz Company\, the House of Blues Orlando\, Nikki Beach Miami\, Churchill Grounds Atlanta and Sambuca in Buckhead. \n\n\n\nLater\, having moved to NYC\, Ms. Farnsworth performed regularly with Harold Mabern Jr\, Joseph Farnsworth\, Eric Alexander\, John Webber\, Sharp Radway and Anthony Wonsey.  Oftentimes\, she was a featured vocalist with the Harold Mabern Jr Trio at the Village Vanguard\, Dizzy’s Coca-Cola Club and clubs around the world including Greece\, Vienna\, Russia and Italy.   \n\n\n\nIn addition to the music\, Ms. Farnsworth is an avid painter.  Her portrait of jazz legend\, Harold Mabern Jr is on display at Smalls Jazz Club NYC\, a portrait of Teddy Wilson is hanging on the walls at Mezzrow Jazz Club in NYC\, as well as a mural at the famed Harlem restaurant\, Charlie’s Bar & Kitchen.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/jennifer-farnsworth/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, Georgia\, 30005\, United States
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