Events | The Velvet Note - Part 6

Events

Friday, February 17th: Star Vibraphonist Drew Tucker

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

Artistically, Drew Tucker is at the forefront of the movement to reinvent the vibraphone—a dynamic instrument that he melds with soul, funk, jazz and hip-hop influences. He has shared the stage with Shaun Martin, Mani Hoffman, Jeff Coffin, Chris Nix, Tom Hurst, Nebjsa Zikovic, Mark Ford to name a few and his jazz influenced twists […]

$36.00

Sunday, February 19th: Legends of Jazz Presents the Life and Music of George Gershwin *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT!! ***

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

ONE SHOW ONLY: Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of George Gershwin. Justin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this legendary composer, as well as the impact that he had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert and taking […]

$39.00

Thursday, February 23rd: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer/Guitarist Bob Bakert w/ Special Guest: Trumpeter Terence Harper

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

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got singer/songwriter/guitarist Bob Bakert herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out […]

$10.00

Friday, February 24th: Wes Warmdaddy Anderson’s Blues & Boogaloos

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Wess Warmdaddy Anderson is best known for his historic and legendary work alongside the incomparable Wynton Marsalis and with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. In 1988, Warmdaddy became a member of Wynton Marsalis’ Septet with which he toured and recorded for twenty years! Warmdaddy was also a member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra […]

$37.00

Thursday, March 2nd: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer/Songwriter EllaBeth!

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

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got singer/songwriter EllaBeth, who will be here ALL MONTH LONG, herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And […]

Friday and Saturday, March 3rd & 4th: The Harper Collective Featuring Eric “ELEW” Lewis

Friday & Saturday SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm & 9:30pm The Harper Collective, Featuring Eric "ELEW"Lewis, Winard Harper and a few other very Special Guests! This Incredible lineup features World Renown touring Artist, Eric "ELEW" Lewis. In addition to ELEW, The Harper Collective consists of three members of the Legendary Harper Family, which includes, The Harper Brothers co-leader […]

Sunday, March 5th: Stand Back– The Kristin Tinsley Band *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***

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

ONE SHOW ONLY: Kristin Tinsley has the voice, the attitude, the passion and most certainly the talent in a broad range of musical styles. In this performance, she brings her band together to play a range of timeless selections by classic rock band Fleetwood Mac and their lead singer Stevie Nicks. $34. *****SOLD OUT!! SOLD […]

Thursday, March 9th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer/Songwriter Ellabeth!

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

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got singer/songwriter EllaBeth, who will be here ALL MONTH LONG, herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And […]

Friday, March 10th: Mike Jones & Friends, Featuring Celebrity Drummer Lil’ John Roberts

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

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Saxophonist Mike Jones and Friends features Lil' John Roberts (drums), Godfrey Geranium (keys) and Joel Powell (bass) taking a deep dive into straight ahead jazz and their original compositions. About Lil' John Roberts: One of the most sought after jazz and R&B drummers of his generation, John "Lil' John" Roberts '92(Opens in […]

$39.00

Saturday, March 11th: Bob Bakert–Timeless *** 6 SEATS REMAINING ***

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM & 9:30PM. Music from the 1960s and 70s was incredibly influential and shaped the sound of rock for years to come. Many of the bands from that time were extremely innovative, and their records still sound fresh today. There's just something timeless about the music from that era - it's catchy, well-written, and […]

Thursday, March 16th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer/Songwriter EllaBeth!

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

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got singer/songwriter EllaBeth, who will be here ALL MONTH LONG, herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And […]

$10.00

Friday, March 17th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band

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

ONE SHOW ONLY! Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart launches his jazz fusion show featuring his unique take on world music and genre-bending selections. Only one performance, so get your seats soon!

$34.00

Saturday, March 18th: The Kevin Bales Quartet

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

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. By some measures, Kevin Bales was a latecomer to jazz, already 17 when he encountered the sounds and structures and became captivated by the freedom and corresponding challenges of the music. But if late to the party, he wasted no time in immersing himself in the celebration, declaring total commitment to […]

$39.00

Thursday, March 23rd: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer/Songwriter EllaBeth!

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

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got singer/songwriter EllaBeth, who will be here ALL MONTH LONG, herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And […]

Friday, March 24th: Joe Gransden’s Songs of Sinatra and Friends *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***

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

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. There is no party like a Joe Gransden party! Get your party shoes on as Atlanta's favorite jazz musician whips up a memorable night of Frank Sinatra's best and much more! Joe is from New York City. Coming from a family full of musicians, Joe's introduction to music came early on […]

$39.00

Saturday, March 25th: Joe Gransden’s Swingin’ at The Haven *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!!

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

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Joe Gransden is from New York City. Coming from a family full of musicians, Joe's introduction to music came early on through his father, a gifted singer and pianist. His grandfather was a trumpeter of merit, playing professionally his whole life throughout New York. On his mother's side of the family […]

$39.00

Sunday, March 26th: LaLucha with Guest Singer Scotty Wright

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

La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio that consists of three best friends from three different parts of the world: Colombia (Alejandro Arenas), Mexico (John O’Leary), & United States (Mark Feinman). Their music ventures boldly into a wide variety of musical styles, offering an appealing and fun mix of genres under the jazz umbrella. […]

$37.00

Thursday, March 30th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer/Songwriter EllaBeth!

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

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got singer/songwriter EllaBeth, who will be here ALL MONTH LONG, herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And […]

$10

Friday, March 31st: Singer/Songwriter Robbie Danzie *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***

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

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Robbie Danzie is a masterful and distinguished international singer, actress, songwriter, and television/film content creator who earned a prestigious membership designation with SAG-AFTRA early in her career and has maintained her status for a breadth of contributions to the art of entertainment around the world. Robbie was born in the Midwestern […]

$40.00

Saturday, April 1st: Argentinian Star Gabriela Anders *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***

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

Saturday Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Gabriela Anders was born to music amidst the grace, paradox and tradition of  Argentina. Her father is a noted jazz saxophonist, her grandfather was a classical violinist, and her grandmother a piano teacher.  Gabriela studied classical guitar and piano at the Conservatory in Buenos Aires, but her father's jazz influence ultimately […]

$39.0

Special Event–Wednesday, April 5th: Eighteen-Time GRAMMY-WINNER Bobby Sparks w/ Special Guest Gabriela Anders

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

A multi-GRAMMY-winning jazz and gospel organist, Bobby Sparks II is best known as a member of the band Snarky Puppy, and as a longtime collaborator with gospel leader Kirk Franklin. Following his debut with Franklin in the early '90s, he was a member of Roy Hargrove's RH Factor, and played alongside a mix of jazz, […]

$42.00

Thursday, April 6th: What is Jazz?

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

Event time: 6pm - 7pm. (before Open Mic Jam) In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, The Velvet Note presents a free, entertaining and educational program that answers the question, "What is jazz?" In this fascinating hour, we explore the unique elements of jazz, what makes it different from other music, and lots of insider […]

Free

Thursday, April 6th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse

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

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse! herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out […]

$10.00

Saturday, April 8th: International Jazz Singer Lori Williams

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

Friday and Saturday Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. The Velvet Note is honored to kick off Jazz Appreciation Month with incomparable voice of Lori Williams! Acclaimed international Jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, musical theater actress, radio host, business owner (PositiveMusicPM.org), and artist-in-residence with over 30 […]

$39.00

Saturday, April 8th: International Singer Lori Williams

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

SEATS AVAILABLE AT 9:30!! Acclaimed international Jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, musical theater actress, radio host, business owner (PositiveMusicPM.org), and artist-in-residence with over 30 years of experience. Her annual vocal jazz tour and performance at music festivals have taken her to Europe (Austria, Germany, […]

$39.00

Thursday, April 13th: What is Jazz

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

Event time: 6pm - 7pm. (before Open Mic Jam) In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, The Velvet Note presents a free, entertaining and educational program that answers the question, "What is jazz?" In this fascinating hour, we explore the unique elements of jazz, what makes it different from other music, and lots of insider […]

Free

Thursday, April 13th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse

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

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse! herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out […]

$10.00

Friday and Saturday, April 14th & 15th: GRAMMY-Winning Trumpeter Nabate Isles

Friday and Saturday Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Nabaté Isles is a Grammy-winning trumpeter as well as a composer and producer, born and raised in New York City. Nabaté is releasing his second album called, En Motion, to be released on Ropeadope Records on January 27, 2023. The album features the core lineup of Sam Barsh […]

$42.00

Sunday, April 16th: Legends of Jazz Presents the Music of Thelonius Monk *** 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 Thelonius Monk! Justin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this legendary pianist as well as the impact that he had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert […]

$39.00

Thursday, April 20th: What is Jazz?

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

Event time: 6pm - 7pm. (before Open Mic Jam) In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, The Velvet Note presents a free, entertaining and educational program that answers the question, "What is jazz?" In this fascinating hour, we explore the unique elements of jazz, what makes it different from other music, and lots of insider […]

Free

Thursday, April 20th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse

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

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse! herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out […]

$10.00

Friday and Saturday, April 21st & 22nd: Singer Nicole Zuraitis

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

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM “A heart as big as her remarkable voice”-- JAZZ POLICE “Stunningly timeless, immediate. Zuraitis transformed her voice, opening many musical blades like a Swiss Army knife of singing; bright and light, then powerful and passionate.”-- NIPPERTOWN “Zuraitis showcases superb songcraft.”-- DOWNBEAT A GRAMMY-nominated musician and vocal chameleon, New […]

$40.00

Sunday, April 23rd: Eight-String Bass Virtuoso Igor Saavedra

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

SUNDAY SHOW TIME: 7:00PM. Igor Saavedra is the pioneer of the extended-range bass guitar. Igor is a prominent Latin American bassist who is known as a virtuoso, educator, and extended-range bass innovator. In addition to giving many clinics and master classes, he has performed with a wide range of artists.Igor Saavedra is a prominent Latin […]

$35.00

Thursday, April 27th: What is Jazz?

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

Event time: 6pm - 7pm. (before Open Mic Jam) In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, The Velvet Note presents a free, entertaining and educational program that answers the question, "What is jazz?" In this fascinating hour, we explore the unique elements of jazz, what makes it different from other music, and lots of insider […]

Free

Thursday, April 27th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse

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

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse! herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out […]

$10.00

Friday, April 28th: The Bradie Speller Band

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

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. For any musician at that time to perform with what was then the hottest Jazz Fusion movement band in the world; Weather Report and Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters was only reserved for the elite and most accomplished musicians. In November 1973 his college band The Pyramids opened a concert for Weather […]

$39.00

Saturday, April 29th: NY-Based Vocalist Shayna Steele

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

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. “In one performance, California-born, New York-based vocalist Shayna Steele unleashed enough voltage to light up the West End.” — London Jazz News One of the greatest singing sensations of our time, known from recordings with Snarky Puppy and Moby and a host of other stars, Shayna Steele takes flight on her […]

$42.00

Sunday, April 30th: An Evening with ELEW

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

ONE SHOW ONLY 7:00PM. Eric Robert Lewis (born May 13, 1973), popularly known as ELEW, is an American jazz pianist who has found cross-over success playing rock and pop music. He is known for his unconventional and physical playing style, which eschews a piano bench and includes reaching inside the piano lid to pull at […]

$42.00

Thursday, May 4th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Saxophonist Dwan Bosman

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

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got saxophonist Dwan Bosman herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out […]

$10.00

Friday, May 5th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band

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

ONE SHOW ONLY (8pm)! The Velvet Note is FIRE on Cinco de Mayo! It's hard to believe that Yakou Daniel N'Guesson and Emrah Kotan have never met, but it happens this Friday, May 5th on The Velvet Note Stage! If you've been waiting to try out an evening with this acclaimed jazz fusion band, THIS […]

$37.00

Saturday, April 6th: Stephanie Nakasian

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

SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM Stephanie Nakasian is an exciting, well-seasoned vocalist and master of innovative jazz improvisation, completely authentic with a fresh and vibrant sound all her own. Known as one of the world’s leading jazz vocalists, Stephanie will take you on a fantasy swing voyage that transcends the Great Ladies of Song in […]

$37.00

Sunday, May 7th: Hiroya Tsukamoto

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

TWO SHOWTIMES: 7:00 - 8:30PM and 9:00 - 10:30PM. Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind guitarist and composer. Born and raised in Kyoto, Japan and in 2000, he received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the US. Since then, he has been performing internationally including United Nations, Blue Note in New York Japanese […]

$30.00

Thursday, May 11th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Saxophonist Dwan Bosman

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

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got saxophonist Dwan Bosman herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out […]

$10.00

Friday, May 12th: Mercy Myra w/ Mausiki Scales & The Common Ground

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

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30PM.  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 […]

$35.00

Happy Mother’s Day! Saturday, May 13th & Sunday, May 14th: The Legendary Bosman Twins

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

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 and their father Lloyd Smith, who was a well […]

$37.00

Thursday, May 18th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Saxophonist Dwan Bosman

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

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got saxophonist Dwan Bosman herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out […]

$10.00

Friday, May 19th: Deborah Davis & A Few Good Men

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

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Also Starring: Louis Hearivoux ( piano).  Tommy Sauter ( bass)  Kermit Walker( drums)  Internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist Deborah Davis is based in New York City. She makes her debut appearance at The Velvet Note, accompanied by A Few Good Men from the Atlanta area featuring Louis Hearivoux, piano, Tommy Sauter, bass and […]

$37.00

Saturday, May 20th: Sarah Partridge is ‘Honoring Ella’

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. A dazzling interpreter of classic and popular standards over her twenty- five year career, Partridge has delighted audiences around the globe. As a New Jersey resident, she covers the east coast from NYC, to Boston, to Washington, DC. Her tours of the US have taken her from the south to the […]

$37.00

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