Toni Byrd and Leonard Julien are incredible long-time friends with playful, humorous chemistry! Their special brand of chemistry flows through each song they sing, and they can both sing...no, they can SANG. We are so proud to welcome them to the stage of The Velvet Note, sharing vocals and instrumentals and entertaining you and your […]
Featuring the return of Louis Heriveaux! Over his time as a guitarist, Rod has performed and recorded with countless artists spanning multiple genres and the listcontinues to grow. Artists such as J. Holiday, Miki Howard, jazz trumpeter Russell Gunn, Eightball andMJG, Musiq Soulchild, Jagged Edge, Donell Jones, Lloyd, saxophonist Warren Hill and Paul Taylor, Grammy […]
Powerhouse singer and stage actor Eric Moore lights up The Velvet Note with one performance, accompanied by his pianist S. Renee Clark.
A potpourri of musicians take the stage throughout the evening to entertain you, along with our house band. All genres are welcomed. Hosted by jazz singer Tommie Macon.
ONE SHOW ONLY! An Evening of Improvisation, Collaboration, and Inspiration FEATURING:* Latavius Mulzac (Maranda Curtis, Vashawn Mitchell, Kandace Springs)*Slim Gambill (Lady A, Tyler Hilton, Last Call w/ Carson Daly)*Daniel de los Reyes (Zac Brown Band, Chicago, Earth, WInd & Fire) An off-the-cuff, stripped down, lean and mean evening of music and banter with three extraordinary […]
The Ray Howard Band can put you in the mood of love and grooving, while at the same time make you move and dance to the beat throughout the night. Their timeless old school ballads and reminiscent sounds take you back in time to the “good old days.” The Ray Howard Band specializes in a […]
A potpourri of musicians take the stage throughout the evening to entertain you, along with our house band. All genres are welcomed. Hosted by jazz singer Tommie Macon.
The perfect wind down after a week of work. Canadian guitarist Bill Hart gets together with an all-star band and a surprise guest to knock your socks off in this brand new variety show.
Vann Thornton is a Grammy-recognized educator, musician, song-writer, and entertainer who grew up in sleepy South Georgia and always thought and dreamed in sound, rhythm, and beats. He uncovered his passion for music when, at age 5 he began to tinker on an old piano. From that point on, he was involved in performing for whomever […]
As with the entire Legends of Jazz series, Mr. Varnes will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this genius musician, and illustrate the impact that his life influences had on his musical legacy. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time, and…, oh… they’ll […]
A potpourri of musicians take the stage throughout the evening to entertain you, along with our house band. All genres are welcomed. Hosted by jazz singer Tommie Macon.
An Atlanta, Georgia native, Cinnamon Denise is a vocalist, bassoonist, songwriter, and producer who has a talent for engulfing listeners into her music. As a vocalist, she started singing at an early age in her church Gospel choir where she developed a unique and virtuosic singing style. She uses this style in her performances with R&B/soul influences beautifully intertwined in […]
Booo! Join us for Halloween Saturday Night and treat yourself to a special evening of food, drinks, music and fun! On the stage, enjoy the vivacious, accomplished jazzy music of the Bosman & Hart Band. Cocktail specials from 7-8pm, and then the show goes on from 8-11pm. It's an unforgettable night in our socially-distanced living […]
A potpourri of musicians take the stage throughout the evening to entertain you, along with our house band. All genres are welcomed. Hosted by Blues Guitarist "Fireman" Larry Joyce
The perfect wind down after a week of work. Canadian guitarist Bill Hart gets together with an all-star band and a surprise guest to knock your socks off in this brand new variety show, including a surprise guest.
Justin Varnes and his quartet have built a reputation for presenting classic Jazz in a fun way that’s designed for the casual listener. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Justin Varnes began studying music at 10 – on the trumpet. His father – an avid jazz listener – exposed him to Stan Kenton, Nat “King” Cole and […]
Emmanuel "Chops" Smith is a pianist and vocalist who has been performing professionally since he was 15 years old. He has been playing piano since age 3 and has been trained in classical, jazz, and contemporary music. "Chops" has performed in venues all over the Southeast including The Rialto Center of the Performing Arts, The […]
A potpourri of musicians take the stage throughout the evening to entertain you, along with our house band. All genres are welcomed. Hosted by Guitarist “Fireman” Larry Joyce
*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** The perfect wind down after a week of work. Canadian guitarist Bill Hart gets together with an all-star band and a surprise guest to knock your socks off in this brand new variety show.
Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm The iconic Rita Graham performs with the Arthur Turner Trio! Rita Graham’s career as a jazz vocalist was jump-started when Ray Charles produced an album of lush standards for her in 1969. The album, ‘Rita Graham Vibrations’ is the only album project that Ray Charles personally produced for a single female […]
A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by blues performer "Fireman" Larry Joyce
The perfect wind down after a week of work. Canadian guitarist Bill Hart gets together with an all-star band and a surprise guest to knock your socks off in this brand new variety show, including a surprise guest.
Camilla Sanders has spent the past 25 years swinging audiences on the east coast from Florida to New York. Originally from Daytona Beach, she attended the University of North Florida’s renowned school of jazz and moved to New York City. From 2000 to 2005 she hosted weekly live jazz and jam sessions at Langan’s New […]
The perfect wind down after a week of work. Canadian guitarist Bill Hart gets together with an all-star band and a surprise guest to knock your socks off in this brand new variety show, including a surprise guest.
The perfect wind down after a week of work. Canadian guitarist Bill Hart gets together with an all-star band and a surprise guest to knock your socks off in this brand new variety show, including a surprise guest.
Hughes Taylor is an energetic and ambitious blues artist from Macon, Georgia. He is known for his impressive and accomplished guitar playing and unique electric style that infuses traditional blues roots with jazz, upbeat and fast-paced blues and classic rock. The LATE SHOW is SOLD OUT!! Purchase 7:30pm tickets below:
A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by WCLK radio host RivaBlue. RivaBlue was born Gwen Redding, in Washington, D.C. During her early childhood her parents moved the family to small town Long Branch, NJ to raise them. Upon graduating from high school, Gwen made the move […]
The perfect wind down after a week of work. Canadian guitarist Bill Hart gets together with an all-star band and a surprise guest to knock your socks off in this brand new variety show.
Singers Ray Howard and his wife BJ (Earth, Wind and Fire and Motown Tributes) come together as a duo for the very first time, singing the greatest R&B love songs of our generation. With only a pianist to accompany their incredible voices, we are looking forward to this very special evening. First show at 7:30 […]
A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by WCLK radio host RivaBlue. RivaBlue was born Gwen Redding, in Washington, D.C. During her early childhood her parents moved the family to small town Long Branch, NJ to raise them. Upon graduating from high school, Gwen made the move […]
Ho-ho-ho!!! This all-star Christmas extravaganza is led by singer Dani Roundtree, and features Louis Heriveaux, and many others! 7:30pm show is SOLD OUT! Purchase 9:30pm tickets below.
With GRAMMY-nominated pianist Kevin Bales and GRAMMY-winning bassist Kevin Smith. Born 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. After school, she began her singing career with The Walt Disney Company in […]
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 WCLK radio host RivaBlue. RivaBlue was born Gwen Redding, in Washington, D.C. During her early childhood her parents moved the family to small town Long Branch, NJ to raise them. Upon graduating from high school, Gwen made the move […]
The perfect wind down after a week of work. Canadian guitarist Bill Hart gets together with an all-star band and a surprise guest to knock your socks off in this brand new variety show.
Singer/Actor Eric Moore and his accomplished band perform his favorite Christmas songs for an inspiring, romantic holiday evening. Featuring GRAMMY-nominated pianist Kevin Bales, Terrell Montgomery on bass and Greg Sudmeier on Drums. 7:30pm and 9:30pm shows. Make your reservation below!
Keyboardist and composer Jody Mayfield currently holds the #1 spot on the charts for jazz Christmas albums, and we've got him at The Velvet Note! He is joined by the some of the greatest musicians in the world. 7:00pm and 9:00pm showtimes-- get your seats soon! 7pm show is SOLD OUT! Purchase 9pm tickets below:
Being born to greatness doesn't guarantee that greatness will be passed on, but in this case it's undeniable. Born the daughter of legendary soul singer, songwriter, actor and music producer Isaac Hayes, Heather Hayes has greatness flowing systemically through her veins. While under the tutelage of her father and music greats like the "Godfather Of […]
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!
*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! **** Hosted by Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart. Yes, we are bringing together our NYE gala and Open Mic Jam into one phenomenal party for....20 lucky guests! This is your chance to have a festive evening out on the town in a socially-distanced room, with all of the music, […]
*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT! *** A native of Awendaw, SC, Charlton Singleton began his musical studies at the age of three on the piano. He would then go on to study the organ, violin, cello, and the trumpet throughout elementary, middle and high school. In 1994, he received a Bachelor of Arts in Music […]
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! Call us at 855.5.VELVET for last chance seats
A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by GRAMMY-winning trumpeter/singer/bandleader/teacher Vann Thornton
Canadian guitarist Bill Hart performs offers a funky approach to world music, with a full band, including percussionist Ahsa Ahla
Saunders Sermons II is an American singer, trombonist, song writer and a two-time Grammy Award Winner. Born and raised in Miami, FL, Sermons began playing the trombone at the age of 11. Since then, he has grown to become an established independent artist with an admirable music career. Majoring in jazz studies at the New […]
*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** A NEW SERIES HAS BEGUN! The Velvet Note presents its eight series of Legends of Jazz, starting off with Sonny Stitt Sits In with Oscar Peterson. As with the entire monthly Legends of Jazz series, The Justin Varnes Quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the […]
A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by GRAMMY-winning trumpeter/singer/bandleader/teacher Vann Thornton
Canadian guitarist Bill Hart performs offers a funky approach to world music, with a full band, including percussionist Ahsa Ahla (Asia), star drummer Yakou Daniel (Africa) and bassist Facil (France).
*** SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! *** 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! *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by GRAMMY-winning trumpeter/singer/bandleader/teacher Vann Thornton