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SUMMARY:Thursday\, March 20th:  Open Mic Jam
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note\, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better\, with full bar and kitchen\, too. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our house band\, including host Nijah Poteat! Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent\, bring date\, bring your instrument\, bring your clapping hands\, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-march-20th-open-mic-jam/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friday\, March 21st:  The Misha Stefanuk Group
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY! 7:30PM. The Misha Stefanuk Group represents the culmination of years of musical evolution\, tracing its lineage through legendary piano trios from Nashville’s Mooseknows to Atlanta’s Sargent Caldwell Stefanuk. This ensemble not only delivers an entertaining experience but also deepens our appreciation for music as a vital and profound human endeavor. \n\n\n\nAt the helm is Misha Stefanuk\, a renowned jazz and classical pianist\, organist\, and composer whose dynamic presence has left an indelible mark on the music industry. With over a hundred TV credits to his name\, including appearances on Good Morning America and One Life to Live\, Stefanuk’s versatility and mastery across diverse musical styles have made him a highly sought-after performer and composer. \n\n\n\nJoining Stefanuk are two accomplished musicians: Alex Blumenthaler\, a seasoned upright bassist with over two decades of experience performing with various jazz combos and big bands across the United States\, and Dan Callender\, a skilled drummer who has been a fixture in Detroit and Atlanta’s jazz and funk scenes since the early 1990s\, with a particular passion for intimate combo settings. \n\n\n\nTogether\, the Misha Stefanuk Group continues to push the boundaries of musical expression\, inviting audiences to join them on a captivating journey through sound. Keep the music going!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-march-21st-the-misha-stefanuk-group/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, March 22nd:  Saxophonist Dee Lucas--Twenty Tour
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30pm and 9:30pm.   International recording artist\, saxophonist Dee Lucas has reached a monumental landmark celebrating 20 years as a recording artist / entrepreneur who so happens to own his master catalog of music. As much as he is a visionary\, Dee never thought he would see 20 years of longevity in this tough and competitive music industry. But after releasing 10 charting albums internationally as an independent artist and touring across the country as a performer\, he is still here. \n\n\n\nThe journey continues with a brand new album “TWENTY” and the hot new title track single \n\n\n\nfeaturing 20+ number one hit making sensation Michael Broening. \n\n\n\n“TWENTY” is a pure reflection of Dee Lucas’s consistency of the PAST\, fresh ideas and \n\n\n\nstaying power to the PRESENT\, and his optimism of the FUTURE.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-march-22nd-saxophonist-dee-lucas-twenty-tour/
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, March 23rd:  Sunday Night Blues Starring The ATL Blues Cartel
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIME: Doors open at 7pm. Music from 7:30pm – 10pm. The Atlanta area’s only fully-invitational blues jam session kicks off this month at The Velvet Note! The killah house band is comprised of blues band leaders from across the wide\, all performing together and tearin’ it up. This is pre-workweek pick-me-up you’ve been waiting and hoping for.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-march-23rd-sunday-night-blues-starring-the-atl-blues-cartel-2/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, March 27th:  Open Mic Jam
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note\, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better\, with full bar and kitchen\, too. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our house band\, including host Nijah Poteat! Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent\, bring date\, bring your instrument\, bring your clapping hands\, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-march-27th-open-mic-jam/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friday\, March 28th:  Breakout Star Nijah Poteat
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Please join us for an encore performance to remember!  Nijah Poteat is a professional singer-songwriter based in Atlanta\, Georgia. Originally from North Carolina\, she studied music and creative writing at the UNC Chapel Hill\, class of 2024. Her love for singing and the arts is a family inheritance\, passed down from her mother. She considers her influences to be gospel\, jazz and R&B. 
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-march-28th-breakout-star-nijah-poteat/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, March 29th:  Smooth Jazz Flutist Darryl Evan Jones
DESCRIPTION:Darryl Evan Jones brings the unique instrument’s classic vibe\, rich melodic and harmonic possibilities to a new generation. The multi-talented performer fully embraces his artistic spirit with a style that reflects the many different sides of his unique musical personality – a style he calls “Instrumental Soul”.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-march-29th-smooth-jazz-flutist-darryl-evan-jones/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T220000
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, March 30th:  Sunday Night Blues Starring The ATL Blues Cartel
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIME: Doors open at 7pm. Music from 7:30pm – 10pm. The Atlanta area’s only fully-invitational blues jam session kicks off this month at The Velvet Note! The killah house band is comprised of blues band leaders from across the wide\, all performing together and tearin’ it up. This is pre-workweek pick-me-up you’ve been waiting and hoping for.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-march-30th-sunday-night-blues-starring-the-atl-blues-cartel/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T230000
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, April 5th:  Trent Patten and Louis Heriveaux
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Louis Heriveaux is the first-call pianist for many notable musicians such as Jimmy Heath and Ralph Peterson\, to name a few. After being impressed by Louis’ musical integrity in his approach to Jazz piano\, Donald Brown immediately called Kenny Garrett\, and referred Louis to him\, for upcoming\, gigs. Louis has appeared as a member of The Russell Gunn Quartet\, featuring vocalist Dionne Farris. Louis’ name is becoming more and more familiar to the top names in Jazz as he continues to appear on the local Jazz scene in Atlanta\, as well as on the national and international Jazz scene. \n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Minnesota\, multi-instrumentalist Trent Patten was introduced to music at a young age. Both his parents being musicians\, it was natural for him to have an interest in music. Trent started playing the trumpet when he was 10\, but didn’t have an interest in jazz until he was 17 when he attended the Hilton Head Jazz Camp. It was here that he met some of his mentors and friends that really inspired him to make others feel inspired through music\, as they did to him. Around this time\, Trent moved to the Southeast area where he started becoming very active in the local music scene\, going out to see music and meet musicians and playing gigs wherever he could. \n\n\n\nDuring this time he played with countless jazz musicians such as Kevin Bales and Joe Gransden. He has also opened for very well known jazz musicians\, such as Arturo Sandoval\, Monty Alexander\, the Count Basie Orchestra and Quentin Baxter. After a couple years of living here\, he decided to study trumpet at Coastal Carolina University with Dr. Matthew White. After spending a year there\, he had an opportunity to study in Atlanta at Georgia State University with Dr. Gordon Vernick. Trent now lives in Atlanta and has been playing all around the city reaching people with his music wherever he can.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-april-5th-trent-patten-and-louis-heriveaux/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T193000
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, April 6th:  Sunday Night Blues Starring The ATL BLues Cartel
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIME: Doors open at 7pm. Music from 7:30pm – 10pm. The Atlanta area’s only fully-invitational blues jam session kicks off this month at The Velvet Note! The killah house band is comprised of blues band leaders from across the wide\, all performing together and tearin’ it up. This is pre-workweek pick-me-up you’ve been waiting and hoping for.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-april-6th-sunday-night-blues-starring-the-atl-blues-cartel/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T155230Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 10th:  Open Mic Jam
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note\, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better\, with full bar and kitchen\, too. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our house band\, including host Nijah Poteat! Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent\, bring date\, bring your instrument\, bring your clapping hands\, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-april-10th-open-mic-jam/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
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SUMMARY:Friday and Saturday\, April 11th & 12th:  2024 Winner of International Blues Challenge-- Joe Waters
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES:  7:30PM AND 9:30PM.   Joe Waters is a multitalented musician out of Dayton\, Ohio who plays blues\, funk\, folk and Americana music. Joe is a singer and a songwriter. He writes original music and her lso pays homage to original blues artist by signing old blues standards and deep cuts. \n\n\n\nHis love for playing music started when he was 5 years old after his parents bought him a harmonica from the Cracker Barrel gift shop. Joe dedicated himself to learning not only the harmonica but the guitar\, drums\, jaw-harp and vocals and as well. \n\n\n\nThis talented and skilled young man has poured his heart and soul into his music for past 20+ years\, and he has received well-deserved acknowledgment for his hard work and dedication. He has taken first place in two major Blues Music Contests: \n\n\n\n*** First Place Winner\, 2022 Telluride Blues Challenge in Telluride\, Colorado \n\n\n\n*** First Place Winner\, 2024 International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-and-saturday-april-11th-12th-2024-winner-of-international-blues-challenge-joe-waters/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T220000
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, April 13th:  The Kate McGarry Quartet
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. With 8 critically acclaimed albums and 3 GRAMMY nominations\, vocalist Kate McGarry is recognized as a jazz artist who brings authenticity and vitality to every song regardless of genre. The Wall St. Journal calls her music\, “austere and elegant\, an exceptionally appealing blend of folk and jazz.” The New York Times pronounced her singing\, “astute and sensitive.” She has toured and recorded with jazz illuminati Fred Hersch\, Kurt Elling\, Maria Schneider\, John Hollenbeck\, Billy Childs\, Luciana Souza\, Theo Bleckmann\, and TONY Award Winner Jason Robert Brown. \n\n\n\nDuring her decade in NYC\, McGarry served as a Lincoln Center Teaching Artist\, U.S. State Department Jazz Ambassador\, and Jazz Arts faculty member at The Manhattan School of Music. Downbeat’s 2016 Critics Poll named McGarry the #1 Rising Star Female Jazz Vocalist. She has been featured on iconic NPR shows such as Jazz Set w/DeeDee Bridgwater\, Piano Jazz w/Marion McPartland\, All Things Considered\, as well as a host of nationally syndicated radio shows.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-april-13th-the-kate-mcgarry-quartet/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T230000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 17th:  Open Mic Jam and Sheila's Birthday!
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. The Velvet Note’s Most Popular Guest Server is having a birthday\, and YOU ARE INVITED! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better\, with full bar and kitchen\, too. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our house band\, including host Nijah Poteat! Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. Also\, help us celebrate Sheila’s Birthday! Bring your talent\, bring date\, bring your instrument\, bring your clapping hands\, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-april-17th-open-mic-jam-and-sheilas-birthday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
CREATED:20250320T212742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T212742Z
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SUMMARY:Friday & Saturday\, April 18th and 19th:
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning singer and actress Toni Byrd pays delivers an unforgettable performance in remembrance of GRAMMY-Winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack\, who passed away on February 24\, 2025. Fans and admirers join us for this iconic artist’s work\, beautifully translated by Toni and her band. Laugh\, cry\, sing along….join us for a musical remembrance of Roberta Flack. Also starring Rod Harris\, Jr. (guitar)\, Maury Allums (piano) and Charles Nesbitt\, III (drums).
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-saturday-april-18th-and-19th/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
CREATED:20250318T042244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T225729Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 24th:  Open Mic Jam
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note\, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better\, with full bar and kitchen\, too. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our house band\, including host Nijah Poteat! Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent\, bring date\, bring your instrument\, bring your clapping hands\, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-april-3rd-open-mic-jam/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
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SUMMARY:Friday\, April 25th:  The Piano Bar Sessions
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. With Xina\, Misha Stefanuk and Andre Manga. This is what the weekend is all about. Finish work and dive into your favorite cocktail in your favorite little jazz club\, transformed into a piano bar. Live music\, a piano player and a saucy singer are some of the most treasured elements of the entertainment world\, and we’ve got it! Pianist Misha Stefanuk\, Bassist Andre Manga and Singer Xina. Join us!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-april-25th-the-piano-bar-sessions/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, April 26th:  Trumpeter Yamin Mustafa
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30PM AND 9:30PM.  Yamin Mustafa is an accomplished musician/stage performer and proud Sinfonian. He’s had the pleasure of working with some of the greats in film and music\, and he’s loved the time he had teaching music at a special needs\, literacy school in Hollywood\, Florida. \n\n\n\nAdding to his collection of film\, discography\, stage performances and teaching\, He is currently touring with the BBKing Allstars\, Drumline Live\, Blackhat Music and his own band ‘The Order’.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-april-26th-trumpeter-yamin-mustafa/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, April 27th:  The JAS Quartet
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY– 7:00 pm! James was born December 28 1953 in New York. He started studying piano at the age of 8 at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore. He’s been a professional musician for over 45 years and have composed music for television\, films\, theater\, dance and have performed concerts and club dates in North America\, South America\, Europe and Asia both solo and with numerous groups ranging in styles from jazz\, rock\, pop\, classical\, early\, new-age and blue-grass. He has recently composed and arranged music for several biopic films about early jazz and rock performers.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-april-27th-the-jas-quartet/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
CREATED:20250424T151038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T151039Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 1st:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Nijah Poteat
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note\, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better\, with full bar and kitchen\, too. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our house band\, including host Nijah Poteat! Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent\, bring date\, bring your instrument\, bring your clapping hands\, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-may-1st-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-nijah-poteat/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
CREATED:20250427T023655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T023656Z
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SUMMARY:Friday and Saturday\, May 2nd &3rd:  Saxophonist and Singer Marcus Adams
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 8:30PM. 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 Adams\, a fresh\, dynamic voice on the scene\, ready to funk things up and inspire them to fall in love with the sax all over again.  oul Jazz artist Marcus Adams is starting the summer of 2025 with a smoking hot entrance! His solo show will be featured at newvenues across the US. Don’t miss the soul\, style\, and experience of Marcus Adams.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-and-saturday-may-2nd-3rd-saxophonist-and-singer-marcus-adams/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
CREATED:20250428T000343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T000510Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, May 4th:  Sunday Night Blues w/ The ATL Blues Cartel
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY:   7:30 – 10pm.  Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade\, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel\, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the city’s most exciting blues artists: Garrett Collins of the Garrett Collins Project\, and Cannonball Red of Cannonball Red & the Head Hunters. \n\n\n\nThese two seasoned bandleaders have already made waves in the Atlanta music scene\, and now they’ve joined forces to bring you an unforgettable live blues experience. Garrett Collins recently won the prestigious 2024 Atlanta Blues Challenge and competed in Memphis for the 2025 International BluesCompetition\, and Cannonball Red just rocked the Juke Joint Blues Festival in Clarksdale\, Mississippi\, you know you’re in for something special when these two take the stage together. \n\n\n\nThe ATL Blues Cartel has secured a residency at The Velvet Note\, an award-winning jazz club in Alpharetta\, GA. Every Sunday night (except major holidays)\, this dynamic duo will be bringing you raw\, soulful blues at its finest. Doors open at 6:30 PM\, with the music starting at 7:30 PM. Whether you’re a long-time bluesaficionado or a newcomer to the scene\, this is your chance to experience the heart and soul of real bluesmusic in an intimate\, unforgettable setting. \n\n\n\nTell your friends\, grab your seats\, and be part of the magic! The Velvet Note offers the perfect atmosphere to vibe out to the incredible guitar slinging of Cannonball Red and Garrett Collins\, and we promise you’ll want to come back for more. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on what’s sure to become a legendary residency. Mark your calendars\, spread the word\, and let’s make Sunday nights at The Velvet Note the place to be for blues lovers!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-may-4th-sunday-night-blues-w-the-atl-blues-cartel/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
CREATED:20250508T152933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T152934Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 8th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Nijah Poteat
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note\, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better\, with full bar and kitchen\, too. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our house band\, including host Nijah Poteat! Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent\, bring date\, bring your instrument\, bring your clapping hands\, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-may-8th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-nijah-poteat/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/got-jam-3.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
CREATED:20250409T194913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T195433Z
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SUMMARY:Friday\, May 9th:  Singer Songwriter Stella Rockwitz
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30pm and 9:30pm.  Stella Rockwitz is a multi-faceted vocalist and songwriter based in Nashville\, TN\, seamlessly blending elements of jazz\, rock\, indie/alternative\, and pop. A recent graduate of Belmont University\, she was a member of the university’s premier jazz vocal ensemble\, Jazzmin\, which was featured in Christmas at Belmont on Amazon Prime. \n\n\n\nA rocker at heart\, Stella brings a modern\, youthful edge to jazz—reimagining well-known commercial hits with fresh\, dynamic interpretations while honoring time-tested standards. Her original music features introspective lyrics and earworm melodies infused with indie rock/pop energy. Her warm\, emotive voice captivates audiences\, bridging genres with authenticity and soul. \n\n\n\nStella’s debut pop-rock single\, Puppydog\, is set for release this May.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-april-9th-singer-songwriter-stella-rockwitz/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
CREATED:20250427T190301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T190529Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday and Sunday\, May 10th & 11th:  Mother's Day Weekend with The Bosman Twins!
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM \n\n\n\nSUNDAY SHOWTIMES: 5:30PM AND 7:30PM \n\n\n\nBorn 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 known businessman and a side man in Basie’s and Ellington’s orchestras. They are both Florida A&M University music scholars\, composers\, arrangers\, jazz artists and music educators. Over the years\, The Bosman Twins have shared their love of music and the stage with entertainment legends Freddie Cole\, Branford Marsalis\, Fontella Bass\, Roy Ayers\, David Peaston and the late trumpeter\, Lester Bowie. Whether performing with their own band or accompanying other notable jazz professionals\, their unique style and renditions of jazz\, rhythm and blues\, funk and gospel have earned them national and international acclaim. \n\n\n\nGet to know The Bosman Twins and their music by clicking HERE. \n\n\n\nThe Bosmans play an array of woodwind instruments\, ranging from tenor and alto saxophone (Dwayne and Dwight’s primary instruments) to soprano sax and a variety of clarinets and flutes. They always bring an infectious enthusiasm and energy to the stage\, an approach they learned from their father\, Lloyd Smith\, an alto saxophonist and flute player who worked with such famous St. Louis bandleaders as Fate Marable\, Charles Creath and Dewey Jackson – and later played with legends like Earl Hines and Duke Ellington on the national jazz scene.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-and-sunday-may-10th-11th-mothers-day-weekend-with-the-bosman-twins/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
CREATED:20250512T194022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T194044Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 15th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Nijah Poteat
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note\, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better\, with full bar and kitchen\, too. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our house band\, including host Nijah Poteat! Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent\, bring date\, bring your instrument\, bring your clapping hands\, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-may-15th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-nijah-poteat/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
CREATED:20250418T153659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T182032Z
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SUMMARY:Friday\, May 16th:  The Mel Dodd Jazz Group Featuring Aliyah Rene. ***SOLD OUT!!  SOLDO OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT!!**
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:   7:30PM AND 9:30PM.   Mel Dodd is a jazz keyboardist\, band leader\, composer and arranger who began playing jazz in the 1970s\, studied at UNC Chapel Hill\, the Berklee College of Music in Boston\, and with the renowned jazz improvisation teacher Charlie Banacos. He led his own jazz group in Boston and Atlanta before making a major career change in 1984 to become a softwaredeveloper and business computer consultant. After forty very interesting and successful years in the software business Mel is now retired and has returned to his first love – Jazz. \n\n\n\nAliyah René is a professional singer based in Atlanta\, Georgia. She attended Emory University and studied classical voice and musical theater. Since graduation\, she has pursued a love of jazz and vocal improvisation\, influenced by the likes of Ella Fitzerald\, Sarah Vaughan\, Amy Winehouse\, and numerous others. Besides her specialization in jazz\,s he serves as a staff singer at the Cathedral of St. Philip and sings in a variety of choral configurations. \n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!  ***
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-may-16th-the-mel-dodd-jazz-group-featuring-aliyah-rene/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
CREATED:20250513T044732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T230834Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, May 17th:  TrapJazz\, Featuring Chris Moten
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. To Atlanta audiophiles\, Chris’s best known for his force as an arranger and Musical Director for multiple prominent celebrity artists. Chris has work as a leader and as a follower. From working side by side on shows containing some of the best musicians in the business\, including two of the nation’s greatest Band Leaders\, Jay Leno’s Band Leader\, Ricky Minor and Justin Timberlake/Janet Jackson’s Musical Director\, Adam Blackstone. While touring with B.o.B.\, Chris was featured in Bob’s 2010 video Don’t Let Me Fall\, as the pianist in his street band. Chris also studied Jazz Composition and Improvisation at Clark Atlanta University where he also won first seat in the acclaimed IAJE HBCU all-star band in which potential members would create and send an audition tape to be considered to travel and perform with the all-star unit. Chris picked up yet another first place trophy for winning the 2005 Margaret A. Guthman keyboard competing\, taking the competition by storm as aspiring pianist all over the world would participate. While touring\, Moten developed skills that would allow him to create high energy musical transitions\, moving intros\, outros and segues the keep the crowd on the edge of their seat until the very last note. It was while touring that Chris built several bands for artists like Kelly Rowland\, Joe Jonas\, and Flo-Rida just to name a few. The bands created by Chris are relentless at how fierce and energetic the players are while performing the Artists original music both in studio and out.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-may-17th-trapjazz-featuring-chris-moten/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
CREATED:20250513T145932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T145932Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, May 18th:  Sunday Night Blues w/ The ATL Blues Cartel
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY! 7:30! Atlanta’s blues scene just got a major upgrade\, and you don’t want to miss it. Introducing The ATL BluesCartel\, a powerhouse collaboration between two of the city’s most exciting blues artists: Garrett Collins of the Garrett Collins Project\, and Cannonball Red of Cannonball Red & the Head Hunters. \n\n\n\nThese two seasoned bandleaders have already made waves in the Atlanta music scene\, and now they’ve joined forces to bring you an unforgettable live blues experience. Garrett Collins recently won the prestigious 2024 Atlanta Blues Challenge and competed in Memphis for the 2025 International BluesCompetition\, and Cannonball Red just rocked the Juke Joint Blues Festival in Clarksdale\, Mississippi\, you know you’re in for something special when these two take the stage together. \n\n\n\nThe ATL Blues Cartel has secured a residency at The Velvet Note\, an award-winning jazz club in Alpharetta\, GA. Every Sunday night (except major holidays)\, this dynamic duo will be bringing you raw\, soulful blues at its finest. Doors open at 6:30 PM\, with the music starting at 7:30 PM. Whether you’re a long-time bluesaficionado or a newcomer to the scene\, this is your chance to experience the heart and soul of real bluesmusic in an intimate\, unforgettable setting. \n\n\n\nTell your friends\, grab your seats\, and be part of the magic! The Velvet Note offers the perfect atmosphere to vibe out to the incredible guitar slinging of Cannonball Red and Garrett Collins\, and we promise you’ll want to come back for more. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on what’s sure to become a legendary residency. Mark your calendars\, spread the word\, and let’s make Sunday nights at The Velvet Note the place to be for blues lovers!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-may-18th-sunday-night-blues-w-the-atl-blues-cartel/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T223907
CREATED:20250518T224548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T224549Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 22nd:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer Nijah Poteat
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note\, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better\, with full bar and kitchen\, too. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our house band\, including host Nijah Poteat! Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent\, bring date\, bring your instrument\, bring your clapping hands\, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-may-22nd-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-singer-nijah-poteat/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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