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Curtis Mayfield's Band Reunion Concert

This show will mark the return of this last Curtis Mayfield band before his death. They will be performing for the first time in 20yrs ! This will also be a Halloween party after the show with a DJ spinning and dancing until 1:30 am. I would like to award prizes for best costume along with door prizes.… Continue

Added by BestofAtlantaConcerts.com on October 29, 2009 at 3:16pm — No Comments

Danny Harper Jam Session

Danny Harper is keeping straight-ahead jazz going strong in Atlanta. He has had a #1 billboard hit & commenced the jam sessions at the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. Danny's jam session bring out the diversity in jazz by featuring seasoned vocalist performing jazz & blues class… Continue

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Karen Briggs

Karen Briggs will be performing at Sambuca Sunday October 25, 2009 at 7pm, tickets are $15 Sambuca Atlanta- 3102 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone: (404) 237-5299 Continue

Added by BestofAtlantaConcerts.com on October 23, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Kim Waters

Kim Waters will be performing at The Ferst Center for the Arts Saturday October 24, 2009 8pm, tickets are $26 & $36. Ferst Center for Arts Georgia Tech 349 Ferst Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30332-0468 Phone: 404-894-9600 Continue

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Grammy Winner...Dionne Farris in FREE Concert at Villa Christina

Dionne Farris, formerly with Arrested Development, brings the series to a grand finale on October 18th. After winning a "Best Pop Vocal By a Female" Grammy with innovative band Arrested Development for the song "Tennessee", Dionne went on to record her critically acclaimed solo debut, "Wild Seed - Wildflow… Continue

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Lara Belle's "VIP SHOW"

“VIP PASS” show admission is $10 at the door; the show is from 9pm-10:45pm. Ms.Belle is originally a Virginia native but a “Georgia Peach”. She’s been singing since before she could speak and has a strong love for Jazz, R&B and Soul. Belle started by doing background vocals for artist Scott Walker. Lara i… Continue

Added by BestofAtlantaConcerts.com on October 7, 2009 at 8:09pm — No Comments

Lexi Street's CD Release Concert

Lexi Street will be performing Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the Redlight Café from 8pm-12am, admission is $7. By fusing elements of jazz, rock, sex and pop, Lexi Street and her band have created a sound that's not emulative of anything you've heard before, yet somehow if will feel so familiar. Lexi Street… Continue

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Come Fly With Me

A New Musical Conceived by Twyla Tharp, Vocals By Frank Sinatra September 15- October 11… Continue

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1st Thursdays ASCAP Showcase

Start Your Weekend Early With ASCAP Showcase Atlanta, Georgia, September 2, 2009 - “First Thursdays” at Smiths Olde Bar is the ASCAP Showcase Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 7pm, Admission is $5. The line up includes Chris Unck, Caddle, Julie Gribble and Tim O’Donovan. ASCAP is home to the greatest n… Continue

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Soulful R&B Atlanta Native ALGEBRA Performing at SAMBUCA

R&B soloist Algebra will be playing on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Sambuca for two shows at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. However her sound is unique. Algebra at first is unassuming, but it takes mere moments for you to recognize that she is not just a tempest in a teapot but more like the cataly… Continue

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Caroline Aiken: The Real Deal

Eddie’s Attic will be hosting a live show featuring the sultry bluesy voice of Caroline Aiken aka "The Real Deal" (Performing Songwriter Mag.) Caroline Aiken will be playing on Friday, August 21, 2009 starting at 8:00pm. Admission is $15 in advance/$18 at the door. Carolin… Continue

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Pop Meets Jazz with Refreshing, Unique Voice of Mindi

Saxophonist/Singer/Songwriter Mindi Abair will be playing on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Sambuca. Her own brand of pop meets jazz adds a refreshingly unique voice to an exciting new generation of crossover artists who are, like her, powerful instrumentalists as w… Continue

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Southern Rock With a Fusionistic Twist

Faithless Town w/ Ethan & the Ewox, Thomas Wynn & the Believers, and Nobody’s Darlings will be playing on Friday, August 7, 2009 at the Vinyl from 8:00pm –12:00am, Admission is $5 in advance/$8 day of the show. Faithless Town makes classic roots rock that recalls The Stones, Th… Continue

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Big Band Night at Cafe 290 with Joe and Francine Reed

Come join Joe and a Smokin’ 16 piece Big Band for a swingin’ evening of Jazz. You'll hear arrangements from the songbooks of Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Count Basie, Ray Charles and others along w/Joe's originals. Joe & Jazz Orchestra ....Atlanta.... have put together 16 of the fin… Continue

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Military Cadet Turns Patriotic Pop Singer: Kirk McMillan CD Release

He’s pop draped in red, white & blue. Kirk McMillan attended The Citadel in Charleston, SC and graduated to become one of Atlanta’s most unique acts. Audiences should come out to see a man who has his heart & soul rooted in what makes America great. Audiences will… Continue

Added by BestofAtlantaConcerts.com on May 22, 2009 at 9:01pm — No Comments

Press Release: Joe Gransden with Smokin' 16-Piece Big Band

Atlanta, Georgia, May 21, 2009- Joe Gransden, known for his works with Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Whispers, Barry White, and Kenny G, will be performing with 16 piece big band at Café 290. The set will be featuring arrangements from Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, To… Continue

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WRFG needs your help!!!

Radio Free Georgia needs your help!

For 36 years WRFG has been the voice for progressive information in Atlanta, helping under-served communities gain access to the airwaves to achieve a voice in the community. Now WRFG needs your help. Due to a… Continue

Added by BestofAtlantaConcerts.com on February 25, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

Hear World Class Jazz in Your Backyard

Hear World Class Jazz in Your Backyard Atlanta, Georgia, January 21, 2009 – Danny Harper will be hosting his weekly jam session, featuring straight-ahead jazz, in the heart of midtown Atlanta. Former student of Donald Byrd, Harper, known for his music with the Harper Br… Continue

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ATLANTA LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCES

BestofAtlantaConcerts.com wants to know about your Atlanta live music experiences. Are you getting out seeing new things? Is there a place in the city you go to hear great music that never disappoints? Are you new to the city and finding that this scene is a lot different? Let us know. Blog on Friends of Local Atlanta Music about one of your recent live music experiences and we will put you plus on… Continue

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Family Night Out

Last night we went to have some drinks and tapas at Loca Luna. Luis Cordero from the Serenata Band was playing. Good food. Good music. Good drinks. We were enjoying the evening. However, we were not having nearly as much fun as the family sitting across from us. They were a couple, a boy (about 7 or 8), and a girl (about 13 or 14). In between courses the mother was showing her son a few salsa moves. The father and daughter even got… Continue

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