Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. You asked for more shows, and we've got 'em! Designated the “heartbeat” of R&B during the 1980s and 1990s, Luther Vandross led a productive singing and songwriting life before to this preeminence. The soul balladeer’s strong commitment to the art of music continued on its Grammy-winning course, even after he became […]
ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7pm. 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 has had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time. […]
Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, […]
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. As the only son of the legendary Freddy Cole (and nephew of the Great Nat King Cole and cousin of Natalie Cole), Lionel Cole encapsulates the best of the swingy, velvety sound of the great Cole family, featuring many original arrangements adapted to the era and genre. Lionel […]
Canadian guitarist Bill Hart is one of the most beloved musicians and educators in the Atlanta area, and he's celebrating his birthday at The Velvet Note! This special evening begins with a performance by his International Jazz Fusion Band, followed by an Open Jam attended by an array of area musicians. Come out and join […]
Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM Whether he’s performing at international jazz festivals in Stockholm, Montreux, Bermuda and St. Lucia or closer to home in and around Atlanta, veteran saxophonist Reggie Hines always asks his audience the key question: “How many of you want to go on a musical journey?” Though while commanding the stage, the multi-talented […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Auriyan Tillman is an incredibly diverse vocalist who has been sharing her gift since she was a little girl singing in local churches, city events and school performances. She attended John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, GA, and developed her singing and performance skills in the demanding music […]
ONE SHOW ONLY: 7PM. Making their return to The Velvet Note stage, join us for an unforgettable jazz experience led by the talented Casen Alesi on drums! Featuring Joey Garcia on saxophones and flute, Owen Anderson on guitar, Joshua Gray on bass, and Ben Lackly on piano. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies inspired by the […]
Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, […]
Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, […]
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Curtis Lundy is arguably one of the most prolific in-demand bassists on the modern jazz scene. He is a disciple of the mainstream straight ahead hard bop school. Jazz Times calls Lundy “one of the most spiritually uplifting bassists on the jazz scene today.” Bags & Trane is an album by Milt Jackson and John Coltrane, released in […]
Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent, bring date, […]
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Some call her “The Greatest Voice on Planet Earth”. For many years, others have simply referred to her as “The Voice”. Music industry superstars agree: Michael McDonald – "One of the greatest living singers we have." Lyle Lovett – "You are a legend." Julio Iglesias – "One of the greatest singers […]
ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7pm. Justin Varnes and his Jazz Legacy Project will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this legendary bandleader and composer, as well as the impact that he has had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the […]