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This Weekend: Blues in and around Atlanta February 10-12, 2012

There's a lot going on this weekend, with two big events being "I Want Candy" with Uncle Sugar and others at Darwin's on Saturday night, and the Benefit for Carlos Capote and Family at Blind Willie's beginning at 5 PM on Sunday. But there's going on as well, so here's this weekend's rundown:

On Friday, John Sosebee is at Fat Matt's,. Eddie Shaw and the Wolf Gang visit Blind Willie's, Mudbone Turner is at Darwin's. Heather Lutrell entertains at Northside Tavern.

Saturday, I am choosing from the "I Want Candy"event at Darwin's, featuring Bill Sheffield, Frankie's Blues Mission and Uncle Sugar. Chef Aiken will be making bbq ribs, potato salad and baked beans, and there will be candy, all for the $10 cover charge! 

Also on Saturday, The Blue  Monkeys are at Fat Matt's, and Houserocker Johnson and the Shadows are at Blind Willie's.Frankie's Blues Mission is also scheduled for Northside Tavern, I imagine following their stint at Darwin's.

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Sunday is the fundraiser for Carlos Capote at Blind Willie's, celebrating The Breeze Kings' frontman finally getting his kidney transplant! Tinsley Ellis, Francine Reed, and many great local musicians are participating, starting at 5 PM and continuing until 1 AM.

That's all I have for this weekend, but that's a lot of music! If I have missed anything, please add it to the comments, and I hope to see you out and about, especially at the benefit on Sunday!

Also Sunday, Tony Bryant is at Fat Matt's and Uncle Sugar is at Northside Tavern as usual.

, Atlanta blues Examiner

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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