BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Velvet Note - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thevelvetnote.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Velvet Note REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210402T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210402T220000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134609 CREATED:20210329T155318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T155319Z UID:26386-1617393600-1617400800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, April 2nd: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band DESCRIPTION:Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart launches his brand new variety show featuring his unique take on world music with international musicians and genre-bending selections. Come hang with us\, and take a trip around the world without converting your currency or expediting your passport! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-april-2nd-the-bill-hart-international-jazz-fusion-band/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/THE-BILL-HART-BAND.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T230000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134609 CREATED:20200930T200842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T211859Z UID:25603-1617478200-1617490800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, April 3rd: Jazz Fusion Guitarist Chris Blackwell DESCRIPTION:Chris Blackwell is an Atlanta-based guitarist\, song writer\, producer and studio musician.  Born into a family of musicians\, Chris began playing guitar at the age of 5 on his grandfather’s Gibson J-50 acoustic and has been playing professionally since he was 15.   \n\n\n\nHaving grown up surrounded by a wide variety of musical influences\, Chris has gone on to work in a multitude of genres such as rock\, country\, R&B\, jazz\, blues\, gospel and others.  Throughout his career\, Chris has played on stage or in studio with many notable artists including Jennifer Holliday\, Jimmy Buffett\, T Graham Brown\, Bo Bice\, James Otto\, Mac McAnally\, Tommy Talton\, Deborah Cox\, John Berry\, Lee Williams\, Inoj\, Chinua Hawk\, Rocktronix\, The Gregg Allman Laid Back Legacy Band\, and ABBA Mania. \n\n\n\nChris actively tours with various artists\, including the widely popular ABBA Mania – The Original from London’s West End\, and performs regularly in the Atlanta area with the Mike Veal Band.  His guitar work is featured on many albums\, including four Billboard top 20 charting singles and on television and radio commercials.   \n\n\n\nChris proudly endorses VVT Amplifiers\, Eastman Guitars\, Elixir Strings\, Jetter Effects\, and Revo Guitar Straps. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-october-3rd-jazz-fusion-guitarist-chris-blackwell/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/6E8C4307-39FB-46ED-94E3-A3BA0C018765.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T233000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134609 CREATED:20210406T144029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T144448Z UID:26405-1617912000-1617924600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 8th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer Karlea Lynne DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of performers take the stage throughout the night\, with a house band led by singer Karlea Lynne. All genres welcomed. \n\n\n\nAbout Karlea: \n\n\n\nThe sweet\, soulful\, and unforgettable lady of song\, Karlea Lynné\, is a rapidly rising voice in jazz. Known for the candor in her interpretation and the ambience of her tone\, Karlea has been widely recognized as a transportive force for her audiences\, taking them on a journey with every song she presents.  \n\n\n\nKarlea is also the first-ever to have won Berklee College of Music’s Jazz soloist competition. She then went on to study at Berklee College of Music\, cultivating her craft under the direction of industry giants such as Debra Byrd and Sheila Jordan. \n\n\n\nHeavily influenced by Nancy Wilson\, Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington\, Karlea’s tone is just one of her unforgettable assets that charms every audience she encounters. Come out to Open Mic and get to know Karlea– you’ll be glad you did! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-april-8th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-singer-karlea-lynne/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/fullsizeoutput_157-13.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T230000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134609 CREATED:20210308T214101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T185313Z UID:26295-1618083000-1618095600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, April 10th: Kameron Corvet *** SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! *** DESCRIPTION:Kameron Corvet is a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist based in Atlanta. After graduating from Morehouse College with a French degree and teaching while establishing a career as an independent artist\, Kameron’s breakout moment came from composing and co-writing Sting & Shaggy’s single “Don’t Make Me Wait”. This song would be a catalyst for the legends working relationship with the song going on to be the #1 Reggae song in 14 countries including the U.S. and secure a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album(44/876) last year. Most recently\, Kameron co-wrote Toni Braxton’s “Fallin'” from her recent album Spell My Name\, which was recently named 2020’s album of the year by the Associated Press. Kameron’s most recent artistic release\, Kathy’s Basement\, has been met with rave reviews and includes world-renowned musicians Lil’ John Roberts\, Darrell Freeman and Grammy-nominated producer Pierre Medor. The single “Give It A Try” is currently playing on Pandora’s Adult R&B playlist and XM Satellite Radio’s Heart and Soul station. As a performer\, he’s opened for Adele\, Chaka Khan\, Erykah Badu\, TyDolla$ign\, Robert Glasper and more. Additionally\, he has ventured into acting as a cast member of NatGeo’s Genius:Aretha starring Cynthia Erivo which premiered on March 21st and is currently streaming on Hulu. \n\n\n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-april-10th-chinua-hawk/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/47C2F8B0-7E55-4C6C-8711-8C9E376331AA.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134609 CREATED:20210408T165545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T165546Z UID:26421-1618167600-1618173000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, April 11th: Legends of Jazz Presents the Music of Clifford Brown & Max Roach DESCRIPTION:The Velvet Note presents another segment of its eight series of Legends of Jazz\, featuring the music of Clifford Brown and Max Roach by way of their self-titled album. As with the entire monthly Legends of Jazz series\, The Justin Varnes Quartet will guide guests–in engaging\, narrative form– through the life and music of these great American jazz artists.    It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time\, and…\, oh… they’ll also play their behinds off! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-april-11th-legends-of-jazz-presents-the-music-of-clifford-brown-max-roach/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CF7276F2-FF42-4224-BA06-E488126771AF.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T230000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134609 CREATED:20210409T200318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T200603Z UID:26443-1618516800-1618527600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 15th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Tony Hightower DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of performers takes the stage throughout the night\, with a house band led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Tony Hightower. Smooth\, dapper\, and accomplished on several instruments\, he uses his composition and vocal skills to beguile audiences with a delightful show. Come for the music\, the food\, the drinks\, the service\, the hang–just come! All genres welcomed. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-april-15th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-tony-hightower/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5C8D6C39-042B-4E80-B638-F5ADEDD88326_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T220000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134609 CREATED:20210409T192126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T192853Z UID:26436-1618603200-1618610400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, April 16th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart launches his brand new variety show featuring his unique take on world music with international musicians and genre-bending selections. Come hang with us\, and take a trip around the world without converting your currency or expediting your passport! \n\n\n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-april-16th-the-bill-hart-international-jazz-fusion-band/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9221F613-4A34-4B10-85B5-3B55733FE588.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T230000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134609 CREATED:20210409T175640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T175641Z UID:26432-1618687800-1618700400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, April 17th: Brooke Alford\, The Artist of The Violin DESCRIPTION:A North Carolina native raised and currently residing in the Atlanta\, GA metropolitan area\, Brooke Alford\, The Artist of the Violin brings a deep\, soulful sound with creative flow to the violin. Her captivating stage presence and musical vibrancy energizes any stage or record in which she plays. Performing is what Brooke likes to refer to as her “paradise”. \n\n\n\nBrooke received her Bachelor of Music degree Cum Laude under the prestigious Florida State University College of Music.  She was under the instruction of the late Beth Newdome\, former Associate Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.  URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-april-17th-brooke-alford-the-artist-of-the-violin/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/A05FB09E-DCEE-4D41-A48C-350510E194EB.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134609 CREATED:20210409T173440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T173554Z UID:26426-1618772400-1618777800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, April 18th: Singer-Songwriter Christopher Alan Yates DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY! SHOWTIME: 7:00pm Folk-pop creator\, guitarist and singer Christopher Alan Yates\, an Atlanta native\, is a collaborative soloist who writes and performs both alone as well as with friends and writer’s groups. son of country guitarist and bluegrass bassist Doyle “Red” Yates. He co-founded the Atlanta-based band The Sweet Tea Project in 2011 with Ed Roland\, the frontman of the Atlanta-based rock band Collective Soul. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-april-11th-singer-songwriter-christopher-alan-yates/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EA51CCF8-3A9A-4EB2-82F7-7EC29F6820ED.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T233000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134609 CREATED:20210329T151206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T154651Z UID:26376-1619121600-1619134200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 22nd: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Tony Hightower DESCRIPTION:A potpourri of performers takes the stage throughout the night\, with a house band led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Tony Hightower. Smooth\, dapper\, and accomplished on several instruments\, he uses his composition and vocal skills to beguile audiences with a delightful show. Come for the music\, the food\, the drinks\, the service\, the hang–just come! All genres welcomed. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-april-1st-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-tony-hightower/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/7CA7FCB1-E4F4-44F3-8CA8-C9A2076C6B42.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T230000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134609 CREATED:20210421T161045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T161525Z UID:26484-1619292600-1619305200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, April 24th: A Night of Soul with The Dee Hibbert Band *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! **** DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the music of greats like Peabo Bryson\, Luther Vandross and more\, get ready for an evening with Dee Hilbbert! \n\n\n\nA 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 power and range to start things off\, then morphing into best loved jazz favorites…whispered\, but smooth and mellow; and finally\, and buffing us off with that signature R&B flavor. \n\n\n\n A retired corporate manager\, and college instructor\, Dee has a long list of historical performances as both an energetic vocalist\, and founder of his former band “Dee Hibbert & Company;” who opened for Earth\, Wind & Fire at Common Ground Music Festival\, 2014. He began his professional musical journey with Michigan- based jazz band: 496 West\, sharing the stage with the likes of Gerald Albright\, Euge Groove\, Bob Baldwin and Norman Brown\, just to name a few. He has sung at celebrity weddings\, and has even performed the National Anthem at a baseball game or two. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!!! **** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-april-24th-a-night-of-soul-with-the-dee-hilbert-band/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_0049.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T233000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134609 CREATED:20210425T194348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T194430Z UID:26508-1619726400-1619739000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 29th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Tony Hightower DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tony’s LAST hosting week for Open Mic! A potpourri of performers entertains you throughout the night under the musical leadership of our house band\, led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Tony Hightower.   Come out and jam with us– All genres welcomed! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-april-29th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-tony-hightower/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/7CA7FCB1-E4F4-44F3-8CA8-C9A2076C6B42.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T220000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134609 CREATED:20210425T205211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T205212Z UID:26512-1619812800-1619820000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, April 30th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band DESCRIPTION:Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart launches his brand new variety show featuring his unique take on world music with international musicians and genre-bending selections. Come hang with us\, and take a trip around the world without converting your currency or expediting your passport!  URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-april-30th-the-bill-hart-international-jazz-fusion-band/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9221F613-4A34-4B10-85B5-3B55733FE588.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR