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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194647 CREATED:20230126T222930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T222936Z UID:28599-1675368000-1675378800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, February 2nd: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer/Guitarist Bob Bakert DESCRIPTION: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 singer/songwriter/guitarist Bob Bakert herding the cats\, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-february-2nd-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-singer-guitarist-bob-bakert/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/D7EFC521-A792-4633-87C4-B12424E77693.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194647 CREATED:20230106T033659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T194650Z UID:28546-1675452600-1675465200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, February 3rd: Songs in the Key of Stevie *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm & 9:30pm. Songs in the Key of Stevie: Featuring Cleveland P Jones outlines Stevie Wonder’s genius in a way you have never heard performed live! A talented group of avid Stevie Wonder fans\, you will get all of Stevie’s great songs\, not just the radio hits but “deeper cuts” too. \n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-february-3rd-songs-in-the-key-of-stevie/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Cleveland-Songs-in-Stevie.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194647 CREATED:20230127T131922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T231121Z UID:28606-1675623600-1675630800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, February 5th: ELLABeth *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00pm Ella Beth is an Australian jazz-soul singer/songwriter. She has been performing professionally for over a decade both in Australia and internationally from Asia to Europe to the Middle East. Her voice and music have often been compared to that of a contemporary Amy Winehouse. Her other influences include Joss Stone\, Ella Fizgerald and Jorja Smith. \n\n\n\nElla Beth is a well rounded vocalist\, having studied classical and musical theatre voice and studying jazz vocals under direction of renowned Australian jazz vocalist Jackie Cooper. Her vocal performance can range from smooth jazz to belting out theatre and soul ballad classics.  \n\n\n\nDuring her time in Vietnam\, Ella Beth also hosted a number of Open Mic Nights\, notably at Hanoi Rock City for 3 years\, building the live music scene and community.  \n\n\n\nShe also toured internationally to Italy in 2019 with jazz collective ‘The Hanoing Jazz Band’ with whom she was a lead vocalist. \n\n\n\nAlso Starring: Bill Hart (guitar)\, Andre Manga (bass) and Yakou N’Guesson (drums) \n\n\n\nTo date\, her most lauded international acclaim came from being a finalist on The Voice Vietnam 2019 where she performed bilingually in both English and Vietnamese. \n\n\n\nIn 2021\, Ella Beth relocated to Atlanta\, Georgia where she is currently living and performing. She is currently in pre production for her debut EP to be released mid 2023. \n\n\n\nIn 2020 her first original live MV “Unlike Me” was released on youtube and in 2022 her debut single “Giving Up On Love” was released on soundcloud. \n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-february-5th-ellabeth/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-99.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194647 CREATED:20230203T024506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T030323Z UID:28625-1675972800-1675983600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, February 9th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer/Guitarist Bob Bakert DESCRIPTION: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 singer/songwriter/guitarist Bob Bakert herding the cats\, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-february-9th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-singer-guitarist-bob-bakert/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/D7EFC521-A792-4633-87C4-B12424E77693.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194647 CREATED:20211221T182912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T001629Z UID:27641-1676057400-1676156400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, February 10th & Saturday\, February 11th: An Evening of Love with Lauren Henderson *** SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!*** DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY & SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. THIS is the place to be for Valentine’s weekend! Described as “somewhere between a comforting whisper and a cogent declaration” by  The New York Times\, Lauren Henderson’s music resonates with listeners  around the world.  Recently featured in the Financial Times\, breaking the Jazz Charts Top 5\, and the Year End Jazz Week Top 50 (2020)\, Henderson’s eclectic  vocal influences spread across genres producing a distinct yet versatile sound.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLISTEN TO LAUREN’S UNIQUE VOICE HERE. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHer music is featured in the Netflix hit series\, Sky Rojo\,  The Drowning\, starring Julia Stiles\, Avan Jogia\, and Josh Charles\,  El Juego de Las Llaves\, starring Ela Velden\, Maite Perroni\, and Marimar  Vega\, and Romeo y Julieta starring Lupita Nyong’o and  Juan Castano\, scored by one of Lauren’s musical partners\, Michael Thurber. \n\n\n\nHenderson uncovers the layers of her diverse background in English and Spanish.  Her compositions paint stories reflecting journeys imposed through the African Diaspora in  connection to Henderson’s Panamanian\, Montserratian\, and vast Caribbean roots as  they interplay with her North American upbringing.  Jazz\, Latin jazz\, flamenco\,  R&B and soul roots aid in an exploration of culture\, society\, race relations and the complexities  encountered as we navigate life’s obstacles.  Embarking on her 10th world tour\, Henderson has performed in France\, Italy\, Spain\, Germany\, Belgium\, Poland\, Norway\, Russia\, Mexico\, and South Africa\, living up to her growing reputation as a “vibrant new  star singer” – Downbeat Magazine.  \n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! SOLD OUT!!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-february-12th-sunday-february-13th-an-evening-of-love-with-lauren-henderson/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Add-a-subheading-15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194648 CREATED:20220124T192807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T212629Z UID:27702-1676399400-1676412000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Tuesday\, February 14th: Valentines Evening at The Velvet Note *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:TWO SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the ULTIMATE date night as we wind down Valentine’s Week with our premier Tuesday show. Ray Howard and his wife BJ provide a top-notch singing partnership that will make you laugh\, cry and experience the exhilaration of love. Romantic menu items and drinks abound–get your seats early! *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/monday-february-14th-valentines-evening-at-the-velvet-note/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Add-a-subheading-16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194648 CREATED:20230211T221904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T221905Z UID:28643-1676577600-1676588400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, February 16th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer/Guitarist Bob Bakert DESCRIPTION: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 singer/songwriter/guitarist Bob Bakert herding the cats\, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! \n\n\n\n$10.00 URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-february-16th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-singer-guitarist-bob-bakert/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/D7EFC521-A792-4633-87C4-B12424E77693.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194648 CREATED:20230207T180825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T015428Z UID:28634-1676662200-1676674800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, February 17th: Star Vibraphonist Drew Tucker DESCRIPTION:Artistically\, Drew Tucker is at the forefront of the movement to reinvent the vibraphone—a dynamic instrument that he melds with soul\, funk\, jazz and hip-hop influences. He has shared the stage with Shaun Martin\, Mani Hoffman\, Jeff Coffin\, Chris Nix\, Tom Hurst\, Nebjsa Zikovic\, Mark Ford to name a few and his jazz influenced twists on modern-day standards from Michael Jackson\, to Prince and The Police\, have earned him key endorsements from Mike Balter\, Musser\, Beetle Percussion\, Lot Riot and Sabian Cymbals—and the applause of sold-out audiences nationwide. \n\n\n\nThe passion he brings to the stage is also present in his classroom. Drew’s one of the most sought after educators in mallet education\, which he led to him being a top front ensemble coach and one of the most coveted speakers in his field.  \n\n\n\nWhether performing alongside Grammy winners as a world-class vibraphonist\, coaching eager high school students through national music competitions\, or leading and directing the growth of local arts institutions\, Drew’s passion for improving people’s lives through artistic endeavor is unwavering. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-february-17th-star-vibraphonist-drew-tucker/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/9D9FEBAA-803B-45A4-ACA6-71544CAD1E18.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194648 CREATED:20230119T032535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T012224Z UID:28575-1676748600-1676761200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, February 18th: Robin Latimore & The Boys *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!!*** DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM & 9:30PM. Robin started singing as a little girl for devotion at her mother’s revival services and in church. “When your mom is the minister\, you don’t have a choice.” It was her parents who sparked her musical interest. Her dad had a passion for traditional and contemporary jazz as well as big band swing\, and her mom pushed gospel and inspirational music. Together\, Robin acquired a love for these two genres more than any other.  \n\n\n\nShe is a graduate of The Fort Valley State University. She joined her first band in 1988. She is no stranger to R & B\, Rap\, Country Western\, and other alternative genres. Robin is influenced by her idols Phyllis Hyman\, Lalah Hathaway\, Oleta Adams\, The Clark Sisters\, Maysa Leak\, Karen Carpenter\, Roberta Flack\, Jennifer Holiday\, and Stevie Wonder. \n\n\n\nAs a PK (preacher’s kid)\, she started working as a choir director in Warner Robins\, Georgia at the age of nineteen and has continued to share her views on gospel music as well as teaching it with different denominational churches. She continues to do this same type of work\, as she is the current choir director at St. Mark AME church in Atlanta\, Ga. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, Robin is the lead vocalist for her R & B band “Robin Latimore and Friends ” and performs regularly with Joe Gransden and his 16-piece big band. She has shared the stage with jazz greats Rachelle Ferrell\, Phil Perry\, Maysa\, Johnathan Butler\, Michael Franks\, and Jeff Lorber. Robin has been the featured vocalist for the Ritz Carlton Downtown Atlanta\, where she performs for all signature ballroom brunches for the past 7 years. You can also catch her around town on weekends at various clubs\, restaurants\, and lounges. Robin is also a producer of shows\, as she hosts and produces Gospel Jazz Brunch each Sunday at St. James LIVE. She periodically hosts various acts for the City Winery Atlanta and Kat’s Café. She is currently planning the opening of her lounge\, The Robin’s Nest\, coming soon.  \n\n\n\nAlso Starring: Ron James (saxophone)\, Brien Andrews (drums)\, Derrieux Edgecomb (keys)\, and Jermaine Morgan (bass). \n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-february-18th-robin-latimore-the-boys/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/newest-photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194648 CREATED:20230211T230353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230219T223453Z UID:28648-1676833200-1676838600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, February 19th: Legends of Jazz Presents the Life and Music of George Gershwin *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of George Gershwin. \n\n\n\nJustin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging\, narrative form– through the life of this legendary composer\, as well as the impact that he had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time. \n\n\n\nOh\, and they’ll also play their behinds off! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-february-19th-legends-of-jazz-presents-the-life-and-music-of-george-gershwin/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DB8A1D8C-E0D7-49CA-A039-6546D1D410C3_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194648 CREATED:20230216T195004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T003850Z UID:28668-1677182400-1677193200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, February 23rd: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer/Guitarist Bob Bakert w/ Special Guest: Trumpeter Terence Harper DESCRIPTION: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 singer/songwriter/guitarist Bob Bakert herding the cats\, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-february-23rd-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-singer-guitarist-bob-bakert/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/D7EFC521-A792-4633-87C4-B12424E77693.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194648 CREATED:20230216T021623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T021846Z UID:28656-1677267000-1677274200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, February 24th: Wes Warmdaddy Anderson's Blues & Boogaloos DESCRIPTION: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 recorded for twenty years! Warmdaddy was also a member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra since it began touring in 1992 until 2006. \n\nThis show will feature Wess Warmdaddy Anderson performing his favorite blues and boogaloos. If you know and like the music of Lou Donaldson\, you’re going to love this concert! If you want a deep\, soulful\, fun\, world-class jazz experience\, this is the show for you.\n\nWess Anderson: alto saxophone\nMark Rapp: trumpet\nKevin Bales: piano\nKevin Smith: bass\nJustin Varnes: drums URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-february-24th-wes-warmdaddy-andersons-blues-boogaloos/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Blues-and-Boogaloos.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR