The week ahead: Find the blues in and around Atlanta, March 25-31

It;s hard to believe it's time for Passiver and Easter already! In among your Spring holidays, take time to go out and support live blues!

Here's where to find the music this week:

Monday, it's Midnight Revival at Blind Willie's. The Truett Lollis Trio is at Darwin's in Marietta and Pead Boy and The Pork Bellies is at Fat Matt's. The Breeze Kings are at Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint.

Tuesday, Bill Sheffield hosts the acoustic jam at Darwin's, while Little G Weevil is at Fat Matt's, Gray Sartin is at Fat Matt's, and The Breeze Kings are at Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint for a second night.

Wednesday, Scott Glazer's Mojo Dojo is at Blind Willie's, while Mary Raindrop is at Darwin's. The fabulous Beverly "Guitar" Watkins is at Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint. Billy George is at Fat Matt's and John McKnight and Co. host the jam at Nik's Place in Marietta.

Thursday, The Cazanovas host the jam at Darwin's. Sweet Betty and The Shadows are at Blind Willie's. Chickenshack is at Fat Matt's, there's an open jam with Nathan Nelson at Nik's Place and The Breeze Kings are at Northside Tavern.

Friday, Houserocker Johnson is at Blind Willie's. The Mike Watson Band comes to Darwin's, and The Breeze Kings move to Brickhouse Grill and Bar in Newnan. Spanky and the Love Handles are at Fat Matt's and The Rhythm Yard entertain at Nik's Place.

Saturday, Rod Hamdallah is at Darwin's and Sandra Hall is at Blind Willie's. Jigsaw Johnson is at Fat Matt's.

Sunday, Snake Legs will be at Fat Matt's and Uncle Sugar will be at Northside Tavern as usual.

That's it! Have a great holiday and keep on bluesin'!

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Metro Atlanta native Rhetta Akamatsu is the author of "T'ain't Nobody's Business If I Do", a book about blues women, old and new. She is also the owner of The Blues News directory at Boomja.com. Her interest in the blues encompasses both the classic and contemporary blues styles. You may contact...

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