Blues Music in Atlanta

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About the Blues Scene in Atlanta

Atlanta’s blues scene is as storied as the genre itself, rooted in raw emotion, rich traditions, and electrifying performances. From smoky clubs and local legends to national headliners and independent record shops, the blues continues to thrive across the city. Use this guide to catch upcoming shows, discover blues artists from Atlanta and beyond, and dive into “Blues and Beyond,” our long-running column by critic Hal Horowitz, covering the records, concerts, and personalities that keep the genre alive.

Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Blues Shows

See our list of all concert picks or the full list of CL critic's recommendations

Hippies & Cowboys at Avon Theater with Special Guest Parker Barrow

10/30/2026 8:00 PM

Avon Theater

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Oct. 30
Hippies & Cowboys, Parker Barrow, Avon Theater — Direct from...

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Jontavious Willis Presents The Blues Crusaders at Blind Willie's

11/01/2026 6:30 PM

Blind Willie's

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Sun., Nov. 1

Jontavious Willis Presents The Blues Crusaders, Blind Willie’s —...

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Coco Montoya – Writing on the Wall at Eddie's Attic

11/03/2026 7:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Tues., Nov. 3

Coco Montoya, Eddie’s Attic — Veteran left-handed blues guitarist...

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Murray Attaway, Peter Holsapple, and Don Dixon: Trio in the Attic w/ Special Guest Clay Harper at Eddie's Attic

11/12/2026 7:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs. Nov. 12

Murray Attaway with Peter Holsapple and Don Dixon, Clay Harper,...

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Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band at Avon Theater with Special Guests Adrian & Meredith

11/12/2026 8:00 PM

Avon Theater

CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs., Nov. 12

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Adrian & Meredith, Avon Theatre —...

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The Peter Karp Band, Album Release Party For Jersey Town at Eddie's Attic

11/13/2026 7:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Nov. 13

Peter Karp, Eddie’s Attic — Bluesy/soulful/multi-instrumentalist...

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Toronzo Cannon at Blind Willie's

11/21/2026 9:00 PM

Blind Willie's

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Sat., Nov. 21

Toronzo Cannon, Blind Willie’s — Chicago guitarist Cannon is...

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Upcoming Blues Concerts in Atlanta

See the full concert and live music listings on our Blues Music Events Calendar

Jackson Allen at Blind Willie's

10/29/2026 8:30 PM

Blind Willie's

Jackson Allen performs at Blind Willie's. 21+.

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The Venus Kings at Northside Tavern

10/29/2026 10:00 PM

Northside Tavern

The Venus Kings are an Atlanta blues and soul group formed in 2023, featuring Brandon Bolton on guitar, Neal Wauchope on keys and bass, Eleye Mostai o...

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Hippies & Cowboys at Avon Theater with Special Guest Parker Barrow

10/30/2026 8:00 PM

Avon Theater

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Oct. 30
Hippies & Cowboys, Parker Barrow, Avon Theater — Direct from...

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The Venus Kings at Blind Willie's

10/30/2026 9:00 PM

Blind Willie's

The Venus Kings performs at Blind Willie's. 21+.

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Cody Matlock at Blind Willie's

10/31/2026 9:00 PM

Blind Willie's

Cody Matlock performs at Blind Willie's. 21+.

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Ralph Roddenbery & Friends! at Eddie's Attic

11/01/2026 6:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

Ralph Roddenbery & Friends live at Eddie’s Attic!

Ralph Roddenbery is a charismatic, unique and impressionable singer/songwriter who has been part o...

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Blues Artists from Atlanta

For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.

ATL Collective

This rotating cast of high-caliber players revisits classic albums. A simple premise and a blast from the past rooted in the present.

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Larry Griffith Band

Larry was brought up in the inner city of Cincinnati, Ohio by a single parent along with nine other siblings. The dilapidated three tiered tenement li...

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Blackfox

Ranging from hard rocking, almost punk bombast, gentle acoustic driven ballads, and psych-ambient rambles, the newly released, limited edition, self-t...

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Hat On A Bed

Original, Psych/Americana/Blues/Lounge/Etc...

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All The Locals

ATL based (est 2012), All The Locals, are shaped and molded out of the very bricks that make up their southern metropolis. Soulful backbone, a rock n ...

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Mudcat

A tremendous slide guitarist, and most of all a God-gifted entertainer. I have witnessed him light up packed houses at the Great American Music Hall i...

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Brandon Reeves

Brandon Reeves is a Georgia based acoustic performer who uses original songs, story telling, fingerpicking guitar, foot tapping, and harmonica tooting...

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Hughes Taylor

An old soul hailing from Macon Georgia USA, Hughes Taylor was immediately drawn to the blues when he first picked up the guitar. Two decades later, he...

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William Reed & The Juke Joint Dukes

William “Blues Man” Reed and the Juke Joint Dukes play old-school Blues. If you like Muddy Waters, Albert King, and early BB King this is the band fo...

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Tanglewood Tonic

The stage transforms to the living room as Beth Casner, Roger Gregory, and Nick Johnson play old blues, gospel, and country tunes.

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Mudcat & The Piedmont Playboys

Danny ‘Mudcat’ Dudeck is an internationally known gospel and bluesman continuing the traditions of the early blues pioneers while adding his own Mudca...

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Jackson & The Nightcaps

Jackson and the Nightcaps are the next big thing when it comes to Chicago and Jump blues.

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Frankie's Blues Mission

As the name implies, these gentlemen are on a mission:

Their purpose is to present the blues, jazz, R&amp;B and zydeco in the best of the Afric...

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Stoney Brooks

Stoney Brooks is a skilled harmonica player deeply rooted in blues music. His journey began in 1974 when he was captivated by the power of the harmoni...

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Cody Matlock

Cody Matlock is a soul, funk, and R&amp;B singer-songwriter/guitarist based in Atlanta and on the road playing guitar for the legendary Stax Recor...

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Venues Known for Blues Music

For our full music venue directory see our list of music venues

Blind Willie's

A local blues, jazz, and roots institution that's been around for more than 25 years. The North Highland Avenue storefront, with its signature guitar-...

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Cajun Blues Seafood Restaurant

Cajun Blues is just that! Great Cajun seafood and some of Atlanta's finest blues players all under one roof. Wednesday nights feature an open mic host...

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Fat Matt's Rib Shack

Live blues and the love of good barbecue bring people from all over town to the small, boxy barbecue joint. An Atlanta landmark, Fat Matt's turns out ...

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Northside Tavern

This legendary dive bar in West Midtown is Atlanta's home for live blues. The weekly lineup includes a Monday night jam and a regular Wednesday night ...

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Red Light Cafe

The bohemian living room serves as the city's center of bluegrass and Americana. The venue hosts a variety of other musical performers as well, plus d...

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Blues and Beyond by Hal Horowitz

Hal Horowitz's Blues and Beyond

Blues & Beyond: Critic’s Picks for May, 2026

05/01/2026 4:00 AM

Hal Horowitz, covering the records, concerts, and personalities that keep the Blues alive.

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CRITIC'S PICKS: Hal Horowitz recommends for December, 2025

12/01/2025 3:34 PM

Horowitz's passion for Americana, roots, and blues music has won him many prestigious awards for his insightful coverage of the genres in Atlanta and ...

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