This weekend: Find the blues in and around Atlanta, March 22-24

It's officially Spring. Come on out this weekend and listen to some great live music to celebrate!

Here's where to find the blues this around Atlanta this weekend:

Friday, Houserocker Johnson and the Shadows entertain at Blind Willie's. The Mike Delaney Project is at Darwin's in Marietta. The Blues Barons are at Fat Matt's, The Breeze Kings are at North River Tavern in Sandy Springs, and The Jump'n' Jukes are at Two Urban Licks.

Saturday, Delta Moon is at Blind Willie's. It's the first day of the big Chicken Raid, with many legends and great musicians, at Northside Tavern. The event will continue tomorrow as well. Fedora Blues Band is having what may be their last reunion show at Darwin's, as a couple of members are moving away.Big C and Velvet Delta are at Fat Matt's and Nathan Morgan is at Nik's Place in Marietta. The Jump'n' Jukes continue at Two Urban Links. Randall Bramlett has a record release celebration at Eddie Owen Presents at 3116 Main Street, Duluth.

Sunday, it's the second day of The Chicken Raid at Northside Tavern. The Trio & Francine Reed are at The Family Dog and Snake Legs are at Fat Matt's. Rod Hamdallah is at Nik's Place.

That's it for this week. Have fun, 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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