HOURS: 8pm to 11pm. 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 […]

Congratulations to Alex and Rusty, winners of our 2023 Velvet Open! Alex Barry is a young jazz bass player from Suwanee, GA pursuing a degree in Jazz Performance under Rodney Jordan at Florida State University. Alex has been surrounded by music his whole life and he picked up the electric bass at the age of […]

On the cusp of a new soulful soundscape comes the genius of Jarred Armstrong bringing a sound influenced by many genres and styles of music. A talented musician of many instruments with a smooth voice trained on jazz classics, he combines vintage sound and organic soul with a modern style spanning from edgy to elegant.

ONE SHOW ONLY!!! The Velvet Note launches its October shows with an exclusive performance starring Vibraphonist Jason Marsalis and his band! Get ready for a night of great music, accompanied by New Orleans-inspired culinary selections and our new, special fall cocktail! From a tender young age it was clear that Jason Marsalis had what it […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00 pm. “If you see Eng on the schedule, it’s a guarantee you’ll be entertained.” —Broadway World“Eng’s star wattage is undeniable.” —Chicago Sun-Times From New York City, multifaceted jazz pianist and singer and Broadway actor, Bryan Eng is one of the most promising and accomplished entertainers of his generation. At just 24 […]

HOURS: 8pm to 11pm. 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 […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30pm. The Tritone Youth Orchestra, directed by Zac Lavender, brings together highly dedicated local, middle and high school music students, amateur adult musicians and local freelance professionals to perform original arrangements of great music by and for our community. The orchestra (composed of strings, guitars, keys, winds, percussion and vocals) also showcases […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. The story of Niles Levi Rivers begins in a Cleveland church, where his father was a pastor.  Niles grew up playing bass and drums for the church choir, and singing whenever he could.  As the youngest of five children, Niles and his older brother were both introduced by their father to […]

ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. The Velvet Note kicks off its 13th season of its Legends of Jazz Series with a celebration of the music of Cole Porter. Justin Varnes and his Jazz Legacy Project will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this legendary saxophonist, as well as the impact that he […]

HOURS: 8pm to 11pm. 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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Canadian Guitarist Bill Hart takes his world music mix of jazz fused with other musical elements to brave new heights! THIS is the music you’ll want to listen to, even if you don’t think you like jazz. Inspired by the likes of icons of Jazz and Fusion music, such as Miles […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Toni Byrd is a world class recording artist, songwriter and one of the most unforgettable and versatile vocal artists around. In addition to all of her credits, add actress to her impressive list. Currently based in Atlanta, the Native Memphian was cast in a primary role, playing the character “Ida Belle" […]

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. What could be more fun than a gal with kankles?!? Simona Smirnova, a Global ambassador for the Lithuanian folk zither - kanklės, the only kanklės player in The United States, a charming performer, jazz vocalist and composer is returning to the The Velvet Note!. A Lithuanian born artist, a graduate of the prestigious Berklee […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM & 9:30PM. 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.   Having grown up surrounded by a wide variety of […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30pm. Turnbull Wood & Ford is a jazz and blues ensemble based in Atlanta, Georgia, and comprised of a classically-trained jazz guitarist/vocalist, a fret-less electric bassist/vocalist and a drummer percussionist. They met on a southwest road trip and have since played casinos, cruises, festivals, City Winery and more. Join us for an […]

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 […]

Carrie has spent her life committed to the art of storytelling through music. Her career started as an artist, performing as a triple threat - with a musical theater career earning her equity status doing professional shows across the country. She has also doubled down on a commitment to music and arts education, running her […]

TWO SHOWS– 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Atlanta’s hottest new girl group has arrived at The Velvet Note! Boundless is lead by Cheryl Harper –one of the most in-demand drummers in the business, along with international artist Madoca from Japan and Gibson guitarist-of-the-year winner Vanessa Mirando!  This band can also be seen on the road backing the […]

JAM TIMES: 8PM - 11P,. Tamara's back from vacation and she's looking for next year's talent! 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, […]

JAM TIMES: 8PM - 11P,. Tamara's back from vacation and she's looking for next year's talent! 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, […]