Events

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. An evening of an all-over-the-map, all-things-considered musical grab bag. Intermingling Slim's original contemporary jazz music (as heard on Sirius/XM Watercoors, WCLK Atlanta and WJZA Atlanta), with […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. An evening of an all-over-the-map, all-things-considered musical grab bag. Intermingling Slim’s original contemporary jazz music (as heard on Sirius/XM Watercoors, WCLK Atlanta and WJZA Atlanta), with […]

ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. This quartet, simply called C4, is the brainchild of percussionist, composer, and conductor Casen Alesi. Casen is currently a freshman percussion performance major at Kennesaw State University. […]

This is our annual open-mic performance competition. Throughout the month of June, we are searching for the most enjoyable performance we can find, and the winner will earn a coveted […]

FRIDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM Also starring world-renowned percussionist Frankie Quinones! Jessy Díaz is a highly motivated and energetic musician (singer, percussionist, musicologist, and teacher) with international exposure. Originally from […]

The Velvet Note celebrates its anniversary with TV Star and Singer Cassady McClincy! SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Cassady McClincy is an actress known for her role as Lydia on […]

ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Charles Mingus. Justin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through […]

This is our annual open-mic performance competition. Throughout the month of June, we are searching for the most enjoyable performance we can find, and the winner will earn a coveted […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Two-time Emmy Award winning bassist, composer, producer and son of legendary Bay Area keyboardist, Merl Saunders, Tony Saunders’ life has been infused with one musical adventure […]

This is our annual open-mic performance competition. Throughout the month of June, we are searching for the most enjoyable performance we can find, and the winner will earn a coveted […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! One of our favorites--Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart--launches his brand of jazz featuring his unique take on world music and genre-bending selections. Only one performance, so get your […]

With acclaimed trumpeter Mark Rapp! 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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Tiffany Goode was born in Richmond, Virginia and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. She began her love affair with music and the trumpet at 10 years […]

This is our annual open-mic performance competition. Throughout the month of June, we are searching for the most enjoyable performance we can find, and the winner will earn a coveted […]

***  NOTE:  This date was previously headlined by Trina Boussard *** SHOWTIMES:  7:30pm and 9:30pm. Terence Harper is one of the youngest members of the Harper Family Dynasty and is […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7pm. Dr. Zachary Bartholomew is an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and music educator who maintains an active performance career as one of the most heavily sought-after pianists, […]

This is our annual open-mic performance competition. Throughout the month of June, we are searching for the most enjoyable performance we can find, and the winner will earn a coveted […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Graduating from some of the nations most prestigious jazz programs, Satterthwaite earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Texas in Jazz […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. “Sugarlips”, as L’Tanya is called by friends, family & those who have had the good fortune to hear her melodious voice. A native New Yorker whose […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Praised as “hypnotic and unforgettable,” Dynamo Deb Bowman’s performances “are cut from one rare thread” and “must be seen.” Her vocal versatility and unmatched acting have […]

*** Owner's Pick: Most Unique Artist! **** ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00pm. The Gardening Club is a progressive psychedelic jazz fusion group based in Greenville South Carolina. Formed in 2019 The […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. 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 […]

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 […]

FRIDAY Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Reggie Hines is an ASCAP Award Winning and Grammy nominated songwriter, producer, and international recording artist. Reggie Hines’ soulful and expressive sound has provided him […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. The love affair began early, which may very well explain how Taylor Roberts' professional career is well into its third decade. Spanning as wide a range […]

** SOLD OUT!! ** Okay, here's the deal: The Velvet Note's Owner Tamara Fuller just completed her MBA! Her team has twisted her arm and forced her to take an […]

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 […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Chandra Currelley is an award-winning, acclaimed film actor, television series and theater actor, singer and entertainer. You will want to be sure to […]

ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Billy Strayhorn. Justin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through […]

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 […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30pm. Hani’el Mastriani-Levi is an Israeli-American saxophonist based in Atlanta, GA. After moving to the United States in 2012, he became involved with the Junior Jazz Foundation, […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Ken Trimmins is an international jazz and classical soloist who performs as a freelance musician, as part of the Phil Morrison-Ken Timmins Jazz Collective, and leader […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! Tia Rix was born to sing. The daughter of Atlanta jazz legends Bob and Phyllis Rix, Tia began recording commercials and soundtracks at age 13. She traveled […]

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 […]

Matthew Sperry is the instrumental winner of The Velvet Note's 2022 Open Mic Competition. This accomplished pianist has spent the past year as a student at the prestigious Frost School […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Ms. Wrobleski has lived up and down the east coast.  She studied opera at the New England Conservatory of Music and musical […]

ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Cole Porter. Justin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through […]

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 […]

FRIDAY and SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. During his first decade as an artist, Eric recorded four well received albums on Nova Records, his own label (S6 Jazz Records) and Ben Tankard’s Spirit Jazz, […]

One of our absolute favorite Master Pianists takes center stage with a compilation of original compositions and arrangements that will blow you away! Featuring a full band, including the great […]

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 […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. SUNDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:00pm and 9:00pm. Do you remember? This is it! Our annual, Labor Day Earth, Wind and Fire celebration is back and […]

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 […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30PM. A master percussionist and rhythm programmer, who now, as a result of his early interest and exploration of electronic percussion instruments, finds himself at the forefront […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Cainan Grier is a Jazz and R&B vocalist and pianist with roots grounded in classical, gospel and world music styles. Originally from Miami, Florida, Cainan is […]

HOURS: 8pm to 11pm. 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 […]