Shows and Tickets

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Herbie Hancock! 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 […]

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 […]

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 everything from 90’s R&B, Latin-Island-Afrobeat fusion, 70’s smooth jazz, 80’s rock, maybe an action Jazz Standard […]

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 everything from 90’s R&B, Latin-Island-Afrobeat fusion, 70’s smooth jazz, 80’s rock, maybe an action Jazz Standard […]

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. He has already established himself as a force of nature in the percussion world as a performer […]

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 spot on The Velvet Note weekend calendar.  Hosted by Club Owner Tamara Fuller and silently-judged by […]

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 Cuba, as a performer she focuses on the Latin jazz, cha-cha-cha, danzón, son, mambo, and bolero […]

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 The Walking Dead. However, her love for the arts started as a singer at the age […]

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 the life of this legendary upright bassist, pianist and composer, as well as the impact that […]

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 spot on The Velvet Note weekend calendar.  Hosted by Club Owner Tamara Fuller and silently-judged by […]

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 after another. As an arranger, producer, composer and performer, Saunders has conquered the worlds of jazz, […]

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 spot on The Velvet Note weekend calendar.  Hosted by Club Owner Tamara Fuller and silently-judged by […]

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 seats soon!

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 Center Jazz Orchestra. In 1988, Warmdaddy became a member of Wynton Marsalis’ Septet with which he toured and […]

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 old. During her formative years of high school and college, Tiffany had the privilege of studying […]

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 spot on The Velvet Note weekend calendar.  Hosted by Club Owner Tamara Fuller and silently-judged by […]

***  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 currently touring around the world. He has played and recorded with the Great Curtis Lundy, Steve […]

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, accompanists, and sidemen in South Florida. In both 2016 and 2017, he placed as one of […]

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 spot on The Velvet Note weekend calendar.  Hosted by Club Owner Tamara Fuller and silently-judged by […]

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 Piano Performance, a Master of Arts in Commercial Music from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor […]

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 singing credentials span from choir concerts, private parties to national competitions to international tours, Sugarlips has […]

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. It’s hosted by Velvet Note Owner Tamara Fuller, with invited special guests each week, so […]

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 thrilled audiences of all ages worldwide. Whether belting out Broadway and big band ballads or softly […]

*** 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 Gardening Club performs music that pushes the boundaries of the genre while redefining the limits of […]