Events

Come out and join us on Thursday nights in the comfort of The Velvet Note Living Room.  Meet the best, most passionate local area musicians, make essential connections and relax and enjoy the scene.  THIS is the area fun-spot–the place to meet others who play and/or simply enjoy great music, and it’s the ONLY Thursday […]

Friday, March 13th & Saturday, March 14th Showtime: 7:30pm and 9:30pm Tony Hightower was born into a musical family. His mother is Theresa Hightower, the Atlanta based Soul to Blues to Jazz singer. Tony says that growing up with his mother, who raised him as a single mom, meant he went to all her shows […]

Friday, March 13th & Saturday, March 14th Showtime: 7:30pm and 9:30pm Tony Hightower was born into a musical family. His mother is Theresa Hightower, the Atlanta based Soul to Blues to Jazz singer. Tony says that growing up with his mother, who raised him as a single mom, meant he went to all her shows […]

As with the entire Legends of Jazz series, The Justin Varnes Quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this great American pianist and composer and the influence of his great album work Monk's Dream.     It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time, and…, oh… they’ll […]

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 upbeat and fast-paced blues and classic rock. Following his successful first album Hear My Melody (2016), Hughes released his sophomore album Restless in May of 2018. In […]

Enjoy a romantic evening with jazz singer Jennifer Farnsworth! With GRAMMY-nominated Pianist Kevin Bales and bassist Ramon Pooser. 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 […]

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. By the time she turned 17, her sophisticated poly-rhythms and versatile drumming skills had already taken her amongst popular artists and […]

Featuring: Bill Hart --Guitar  Michael Walters -Keys  Drew Lloyd --Bass  Yakou Daniel N’Guessan --Drums  Ahsa Ahla -Percussion Bill 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 […]

Stay at home and let us bring you one of the best of our series! To stream, go to http://thevelvetnote.com/live-stream

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), […]

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.

The Justin Varnes Quartet plays tribute to the music of Billie Holiday. As 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 […]

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 […]

First show is SOLD OUT!! Purchase 9:30 seats by calling 855.5.VELVET or watch LIVE on http://thevelvetnote.com/live-stream Russell Gunn: Trumpet Kevin Bales: Piano Delbert Felix: Bass Terreon Gulley: Drums The Velvet Note kicks off its reopening on Juneteenth with the brilliance of The Russell Gunn Quartet! Russell Gunn (born October 20, 1971 in Chicago, Il. USA) […]

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.

Enjoy a romantic evening with jazz singer Jennifer Farnsworth! With GRAMMY-nominated Pianist Kevin Bales, bassist Kevin Smith and drummer Larry Wilson. 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, […]

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.

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! *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!!***

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!

A potpourri of entertainers perform throughout the night, under the guidance of our house band and host guitarist Bill Hart.

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!

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!

A potpourri of entertainers take the stage throughout the evening under the leadership of Canadian guitarist Bill Hart.

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.

A funky approach to world music, led by Canadian-born guitarist Bill Hart and world percussionist Ahsa Ahla.

Featuring smooth jazz superhits from artists such as Weather Report, all the way to Dave Koz, Spyro Gyra, Kenny G and Kirk Whalum.

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.

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!

Singer and actress Toni Byrd and her pianist seduce audiences with the most tender and soulful of selections.

A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by saxophonist Dwan Bosman.

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.

Together at last! Jazz singer Jennifer Farnsworth puts her spin on The Great American Songbook with the sole accompaniment of GRAMMY-nominated pianist Kevin Bales.

A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night, with a house band led by saxophonist Dwan Bosman.

Their name might be difficult to remember, but this genre-bending quartet headed up by Sean Thrower and Sam Green will rock and jazz you all night long! Sean Thrower is Professor of Guitar at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. He holds both a Bachelors and Masters degree in classical guitar performance from the University of […]

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.

*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** Devon Gates is a bassist and vocalist from Atlanta, Georgia. As a high school student, she studied with Dr. Gordon Vernick, Kevin Bales, and Billy Thornton as part of the Georgia State University Rialto Honors Combo, with which she released the album Playing the Music of Roy […]

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 […]