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Atlanta Blues Challenge Tour Dates & Tickets
The Atlanta Blues Challenge (ABC) is a cornerstone event organized by The Atlanta Blues Society (ABS), bringing together up to 12 acts across Youth, Solo/Duo, and Band categories. The 2025 ABC took place on August 10 at MadLife Stage & Studios in Woodstock, GA, with doors opening at noon and competition starting at 1:00 PM. The event is juried, featuring a People’s Choice award, and winners earn the right to represent Atlanta at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis (January 13–17, 2026). One standout act from 2025 was Blue Velvet Atlanta, who captured the Band category, the People’s Choice award, and secured a spot at IBC. Read on to learn about the performer, their journey, and where to catch them next in the Atlanta area and beyond.
The essentials
Quick Facts About Atlanta Blues Challenge
- Event: The 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge (ABC), organized by The Atlanta Blues Society (ABS).
- Date/venue: August 10, 2025 at MadLife Stage & Studios, Woodstock, GA; doors noon, competition starts 1:00 PM.
- Categories: Youth, Solo/Duo, Band; up to 12 acts; 25-minute sets; jury-based judging with a People's Choice award.
- Winners: Band – Blue Velvet Atlanta (Going to Memphis); Solo/Duo – Scott Low (Going to Memphis); People’s Choice – Blue Velvet Atlanta.
- IBC qualification: Winners represent Atlanta at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, January 13–17, 2026.
- 2025 Associated tour/content: Blue Velvet Atlanta performed in Atlanta-area venues and events (Inman Park Festival, Napoléon’s Blues Jam, Carrie's Corner) in 2025.
The records
Atlanta Blues Challenge Discography
- Ladies Night - EP2025 · Blue Velvet Atlanta
The hits
Top Atlanta Blues Challenge Songs
- Ladies Night Tonight2025 · N/A
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