atlanta blues society

by Rhetta Akamatsu Yesterday, June 23. was the monthly Atlanta Blues Society meeting and Jam. This month it was at MadLife in Woodstock. We packed the room, but what a stage! The sound system and lights were also impressive. Red Sugar Blues was the host group. We don’t stint on the musical part of the […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Women in Blues – Blind Willie’s Blues Club, Atlanta GA June 9, 2019

Rhetta Akamatsu atlanta blues society, Blind Willie's, blues women, Georgia blues women, live blues, Women in Blues June 11, 2019

By Rhetta Akamatsu Sunday, June 9, was a super day at Blind Willie’s The Atlanta Blues Society presented a celebration of women in blues, featuring some of the best vocalists and instrumentalists who just happen to be female and live in Georgia! The show was put together by Diane Durrett, a fabulous blues musician herself. […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

The Atlanta Blues Society Gathering and Jam, Nov. 18

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, atlanta blues society, blues societies November 24, 2018

Last Sunday. many Atlanta Blues Society members and potential members gathered as we do monthly at various clubs all around Atlanta and the Metro area. This time, it was at Darwin’s Burgers and Blues in Sandy Springs. Every meeting has a host band, which performs right after Society President George Klein says a few words. […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene

Georgia Blues and Roots Festival Sept. 29, 2018

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, atlanta blues society, blues, Georgia Blues and Roots festival, making a Scene, roots music October 4, 2018

Photography by Tom Dausner www.photographictom.com Making a Scene Presents an Review of the Georgia Blues and Roots Festival by Rhetta Akamatsu It was a gorgeous Autumn day at Mable House Amphitheatre Saturday for the Georgia Blues and Roots Festival. Music crackled through the air. David T and Friends did a great set for the ones […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Tullie Brae at Atlanta Blues Society Gathering at Darwin’s June 24

Rhetta Akamatsu atlanta blues society, blues music, Darwin's, The Tullie Brae Band, Tullie Brae June 26, 2018

Sunday, June 24, was a special day for this writer as The Atlanta Blues Society brought Tullie Brae back to Atlanta for the first time in several years. The occasion was the monthly gathering and jam, which always features a “host band” who perform for about an hour to kick the meeting off. I admit […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Festive Fun at Atlanta Blues Society Holiday Party – Dec. 3

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, atlanta blues society, blues music, holiday parties, making a Scene December 6, 2017

Its the party Atlanta Blues Society members look forward to all year, and this year as always, it lived up to expectations! The Atlanta Blues Society Holiday Party took place at the Helene S. Carter Multipurpose Facility in Atlanta, with loads of space for tables, food, drink and dancing and a big stage. The tables were […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Blues Stotts: Blind Willie’s, Atlanta GA, Nov. 11

Rhetta Akamatsu atlanta blues society, Bennie Mobley, Blind Willie's, Blues Stotts, Clarksdale Regulators, Garrett Collins, Jeff Jensen Band, live blues, The Cazanovas November 16, 2017

It was a great way to spend a Saturday. The scene was Blind Willie’s, one of Atlanta’s best-known and most popular blues clubs. At 2 pm, Garrett Collins, the youngest performer at 18, and Bennie Mobley, the most mature, started things off by proving that age means little to the blues. Mobley is one of […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News

Atlanta Blues Society Makes Commitment to Healthy Environments for Musicians

Richard L'Hommedieu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, atlanta blues society, atlanta music scene, making a Scene, musicians health, smoke free, smoke free atlanta October 20, 2017

The Atlanta Blues Society has long had the policy of a Smoke Free Environment for all of their events. They require any venue that they work with to be smoke free during any event that is hosted by the Atlanta Blues Society. This in itself is a huge step in creating a healthy environment […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Atlanta Blues Society Gathering and Jam, June 25, 2017

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, atlanta blues society, Atlanta live music, Atlanta music, Breeze Kings, live blues, TheVista, vista room, what to do in atlanta June 27, 2017

Sunday, June 25, the Atlanta Blues Society had its monthly Gathering and Jam. This time, the meeting was at The Vista at Napoleon’s in Decatur. The Vista is a wonderful venue with a large stage perfect for bands and jams, lots of tables and plenty of dancing room. In other words perfect for the ABS! […]

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INDIE Blues Scene

Festive Fun at the Atlanta Blues Society Holiday Party, Dec. 4

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, Atlanta blues, atlanta blues society, Atlanta live music, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, Christmas, holiday, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, making a Scene, soul December 7, 2016

The Atlanta Blues Society had their holiday party Sunday afternoon and early evening and as always, it was everything a party should be! People were eating delicious food provided by Fat Matt’s and drinking beer, wine and mixed drinks served up by Spike from Blind Willie’s or the non-alcoholic beverages provided, listening to great music […]

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INDIE Blues Artist/ INDIE Blues Scene

Blues with a Heart!

Richard L'Hommedieu Atlanta blues, atlanta blues society, blues, blues foundation, IBC, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge August 30, 2016

Sometimes when you are working an event you miss a small act that, in the simplest way, has the ability to have a profound impact on someone’s life. This is exactly what happened recently at the Atlanta Blues Society Blues Challenge that was held at the Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Atlanta. Let me start by setting things up […]

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INDIE Blues Scene

The Atlanta Blues Challenge 2016

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta BLues Hallenge, atlanta blues society, blues, blues foundation, IBC, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, live blues, Midnight Circus, midnight circus productions August 22, 2016

Photos by Sandra Richardson The packed house in Hard Rock Cafe’s Music Room exploded in cheers and applause again and again during the more than 7 hours of music we witnessed at the Atlanta Blues Challenge on Sunday, August 21. Twelve of the best blues acts in Georgia competed for the opportunity to win the […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Bette Stuy

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, Atlanta, atlanta blues society, blues and roots, blues festival, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul August 20, 2016

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE BETTE STUY is among the most genuine female voices to come out of Blues in a long while. Elmore Magazine calls Bette “The real, raw deal just like Etta James and Koko Taylor before her.” The fact is Bette’s got the grit and the growl, the strut and the swagger that is […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tullie Brae

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Atlanta, atlanta blues society, blues, blues and roots, blues festival, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul August 19, 2016

This is the #1 and Original radio show that brings you ONLY currently touring artists that are creating new original music rooted in the blues.INDIE Blues artist who embrace the true power of the blues .. it’s DIVERSITY! This week we start things off with music from Gitlo Lee Grady Champion Jj Thames Owen Campbell […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Brian langlinais

This is the show that brings you nothing but currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues! These are the INDIE Blues artists! The artists that Embrace the True power of the blues .. it’s Diversity! We start this show off with Owen Campbell Gitlo Lee Jj Thames Grady Champion […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An in Depth interview with Tullie Brae

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Critics an peers alike agree that Tullie Brae has the praiseworthy vocal distinction and stage charisma that creates an unforgettable show. The soulful blues singer and multi-instrumentalist credits her gift to her roots in gospel music, like so many great and soul singers before her. Her musical journey started when she […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Best in INDIE BLUES” 8/15/2016

This is the #1 and Original INDIE Blues radio show where we bring you ONLY currently touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the artists who understand the true power of the blues .. and that power lies in the diversity of music that has and […]

Americana Scene/ Funk Scene/ INDIE Blues Scene/ Music for Good/ R&B Scene

Georgia Blues and Roots Festival – Atlanta Blues Society Steps it up!

THE ATLANTA BLUES SOCIETY PROUDLY ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST ANNUAL GEORGIA BLUES AND ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL WWW.GABLUESNROOTS.ORG On Saturday October 1st, 2016 The Atlanta Blues Society in partnership with The Amateur Advocates Association & The Cobb County Rotary presents the first inaugural “Georgia Blues & Roots Festival”. Featuring top names in the blues and roots music marketplace. […]

INDIE Blues Scene

The Independent Blues Awards will be announced June 15 at Darwins in Atlanta!

Richard L'Hommedieu Atlanta blues, atlanta blues society, blues, blues-rock, darwins burgars and blues, independent Blues Award, indie Blues, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, original blues May 19, 2016

The winning nominees of the “Making a Scene Independent Blues Awards” will be announced at an event to be held at one of Atlanta’s most respected LIVE Blues Venues Darwins Burgers and Blues! On June 15, 2016 Darwins is known as the “Biggest Little Indie Blues Club” in Atlanta, was chosen because of their dedication and rich […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Celebrating The Atlanta Blues Society at Blind Willie’s Feb 21

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Atlanta blues, atlanta blues society, Blind Willie's, bues msic, Carlos Capote, indie Blues, Mudcat, The Atlanta Horns February 24, 2016

Picture us, The Atlanta Blues Society ,a strong an friendly group of music lovers who, when they get together monthly, always have fun, with a lot of music from a host group and a member jam, and a little bit of business in the middle. But when February rolls around and it’s time for the […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Atlanta music reviews: Little G Weevil and the ABS party

Rhetta Akamatsu atlanta blues society, Blnd Cadillac, Darwin's Blues Club, diane durrett, Little G Weevil, Markey Blue, No Solution December 15, 2015

Due to technical issues I was not able to write reviews last week of two great events, the Little G Weevil Band at Darwin’s Blues Club in Marietta and the Atlanta Blues Society Holiday party. Both of these events deserve reviews and so I am combining them in this article. Friday,, December 5, was Little […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 8/30/2015 with Markey Blue

Richard L'Hommedieu atlanta blues society, blues, blues foundation, IBC, Indie B, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Markey Blue August 30, 2015

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 8/30/2015 with Markey Blue by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that came before them and in the time honored tradition of The Blues, are creating New Original Music that reflects their reality. The music they create […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Markey Blue!

Richard L'Hommedieu atlanta blues society, blues foundation, Hey Hey, IBC, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Markey Blue, rick latina August 30, 2015

An Exclusive interview with Markey Blue by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Winners of the Atlanta Blues Society Blues Challenge! HIGH-ENERGY DEBUT FROM MARKEY BLUE BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO CLASSIC SOUL Hey Hey propels co-leaders Markey and Ric Latina into the international spotlight with original songs, fresh grooves and some help from Stax legend Steve Cropper […]