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 guest music afficianados, each jam night is sure to […]

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 of Music from the University of Miami. Satterthwaite is […]

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 been humming hymns and singing songs since childhood. Her […]

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 you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh, and she's […]

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 seducing you with sultry standards, she always delivers memorable […]

*** 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 the banjo. Founding Members Carson Moore and Miles Jernigan […]

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 you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh, and she's […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. 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 […]

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 you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh, and she’s […]

FRIDAY Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Reggie Hines is an ASCAP Award Winning and Grammy nominated songwriter, producer, and international recording artist. Reggie Hines’ soulful and expressive sound has provided him the opportunity to write, produce, and perform music for and with a diverse roster of artists including Chaka Khan, Angie Stone, Regina Belle, Mary J […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. The love affair began early, which may very well explain how Taylor Roberts' professional career is well into its third decade. Spanning as wide a range of influences as there are genres of music, Taylor Roberts has earned a reputation on the world map as a rising star. Although his heart […]

** SOLD OUT!! ** Okay, here's the deal: The Velvet Note's Owner Tamara Fuller just completed her MBA! Her team has twisted her arm and forced her to take an evening to celebrate. Super-accomplished musician ELEW is coming from New York to perform and DJ. It'll be a night to remember, and we'd love to […]

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 you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh, and she’s […]

ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Billy Strayhorn. Justin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this legendary composer and pianist, as well as the impact that he had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in […]

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 you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh, and she’s […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30pm. Hani’el Mastriani-Levi is an Israeli-American saxophonist based in Atlanta, GA. After moving to the United States in 2012, he became involved with the Junior Jazz Foundation, performing across the Southeastern United States. While in high school, he recorded an album with the Rialto Honors Combo, Playing the Music of Roy Hargrove, which featured […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Ken Trimmins is an international jazz and classical soloist who performs as a freelance musician, as part of the Phil Morrison-Ken Timmins Jazz Collective, and leader of his contemporary jazz group called, “Ken Trimmins and The Quiet Storm” as well as the “Ken Trimmins Jazz Quartet”.  Dr. Trimmins has performed for […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! Tia Rix was born to sing. The daughter of Atlanta jazz legends Bob and Phyllis Rix, Tia began recording commercials and soundtracks at age 13. She traveled west to earn her degree and train at Brigham Young University with world-renowned tenors Ray Arbizu and Terry McCombs, then sang her way through Scandinavia, […]