Events

GRAMMY-Nominated and frequent-favorite pianist and Kevin Bales brings his "freedom trio" to The Velvet Note. Mr. Bales, along with acclaimed upright bassist Delbert Felix (Branford Marsalis Band) and versatile rising star drummer Jack Jones (Mike Veal Band) start out tabula rasa, with a completely blank slate, and make it up as they go. And they […]

We are having such a great time on Thursday nights! A potpourri of performers joins the house band for a night of great music and fun. Saxophonist Dwan Bosman herds the cats--all genres welcomed.

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. SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!!

One of the most enjoyable entertainers anywhere! Definitely born to sing, Mercy Myra is lauded as Kenya’s leading female R&B artist, often viewed as a female pioneer in the Kenyan music scene. She made her mark in the industry with a string of hits from two successful CD releases: Taba Samu (2001) and Nyisri Malong’o […]

Here she comes again! One final performance for dynamic entertainer Mercy Myra and her band.

A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by singer Jennifer Farnsworth.

Do you remember….the twenty-first night of September?  By POPULAR DEMAND, we are bringing the Ray Howard Band back in 2020 for their tribute to the beloved EW&F. Yes, that’s right, tickets are on sale ONE YEAR in advance.  This is not just a concert or a show–it’s a PARTY!  Here’s your chance to get your […]

A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by singer Jennifer Farnsworth.

Bandleader and Drummer Che Marshall (Roberta Flack, Drumline) kicks up your Saturday night with a stunning band performing their love affair with jazz and funk. Join us! *** SOLD OUT!! ***

A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by singer Jennifer Farnsworth.

Kevin has amassed a long list of awards that include being the Winner of the Jazz Piano Association pianist of the year. He toured and recorded for 10 years with Grammy Nominee Rene Marie and continues to be the first call pianist for the likes of Marcus Printup, Gordon Vernick, Joe Gransden Big Band and […]

Sensitive storytelling, in the opinion of many, is the most significant test of a singer. If that is the case, then a song has found a friend in Robin Grant. A native of Chattanooga, Robin has been delighting local audiences for many years. With the recent release of her first critically acclaimed album, "Good Girls" she is now garnering national […]

Welcome to the exclusive online viewing of legendary musicians Curtis Lundy and Bobby Watson! A saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator, Bobby Watson grew up in Kansas City, Kan. He trained formally at the University of Miami, a school with a distinguished and well-respected jazz program. After graduating, he proceeded to earn his “doctorate” – on […]

A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by singer Jennifer Farnsworth.

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.

Where has she been all our lives? Jazz singer Natasha Brown hits The Velvet Note stage for the first time, accompanied by an all-star band, including Randy Hoexter (piano), Melvin Jones (trumpet), Larry Newsom (drums) and Ramon Pooser (bass). Catch it LIVE here at The Note!

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.

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.

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.