Band Name: Atomic Boogie Phone: 770-505-9268 Email: lori.presnell@cobbcounty.org Web Site: http://www.atomicboogie.com Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:Atomic Boogie is a three-piece Blues & Rockabilly hybrid featuring upright bass, slashing guitar, and hammering drums. Atomic Boogie uses Memphis Sun Records-era material, as well as, West Coast Jump Blues stylings to travel across the genre with this compelling high-energy, danceable mix. The set list includes obscure Blues/Rockabilly covers and original pieces done with an intensity and fever pitch that builds into a pounding hypnotic beat. Get ready for the house to rock and the shack to shake - it's Atomic Boogie comin' at ya!

Band Name: Blind Drive Phone: 770-577-1434 Email: blind-drive@earthlink.net Web Site: http://www.myspace.com/blinddriveinblues Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:After several hundred of solo shows, Gray is coming to the local blues scene with this band of experienced musicians, with his great slide guitar and his deep, rich vocals. Their performances combine acoustic and electric instruments, a deep feel for the blues and their joy at playing together... Visual and acoustic perfection.

Band Name: Bob T - Blues Bass Player Phone: 404-522-4459 Email: bobt@bluesbass.com Web Site: http://www.bluesbass.com Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:Recently relocated from Portland, ME to Atlanta. Check out the web site for the full story. I'm always interested in hearing about new projects. So if you have something in mind and need a blues bass player, drop me a line.

Band Name: Chocolate Thunder (aka) Linda Rodney Phone: 864-271-8636 Email: realchocolate@msn.com Web Site: http://www.cthunder.com Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:Linda Rodney (aka) Choclate Thunder at www.cthunder.com

Band Name: Georgia Jooks Phone: 770-335-7606 Email: georgiajooks@mindspring.com Web Site: http://www.georgiajooks.com Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:The Georgia Jooks are a traditionally styled blues and roots music band. We play a variety of original songs and Chicago Blues, Texas Blues, West Coast, Jump Blues, Swingin' Blues, North, South, East, and West of the Pecos rockin' Rhythm and Blues, and other great roots music.

Band Name: Jason Pastras and The Model Citizens Phone: 404-886-3223 Email: iason@extraplush.com Web Site: www.themodelcitizens.net, www.jasonpastras.com Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:Strong instrumentalists who love songs. Stax-meets-Blue Note-meets-The Crescent City original music and a bevy of standards from the classic era through the Seventies. Whether laying back in a jazzy way, getting down to some funky boogie, testifying the Blues, or feeling some deep Soul, Jason and the Citizens want to be the ones to watch in the new generation of artists trying to further the Blues while staying true to its roots.

Band Name: Julie Black - Angel for Blues Phone: 727-534-6231 Email: info@angelforblues.com Web Site: http://www.angelforblues.com Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:Julie Black a.k.a. "Angel for Blues"- is not only the hottest new female vocalist in Blues & Jazz, she is also an extremely talented songwriter/storyteller who delivers her tales with power, finesse and passion. Julie's songs reflect a passion for Blues while incorporating flavors of other musical genres. The result is a signature sound all her own. A dynamic vocalist, she commands your attention with deep & powerful tones one minute, then seduces you with velvety steam-soaked sounds the next. Julie's emotionally-charged voice is rich & soulful with a sense of the future, and the past. She conjures up raw emotions and reflects the feelings we all keep locked away. This is music you can feel!

Band Name: Kerry Hill Band Phone: 404-444-0806 Email: dsee02@bellsouth.net Web Site: http://www.myspace.com/thekerryhillband Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:Blues, Rythm and Blues and Dance Music for your Club, Party or Wedding

Band Name: Lemonsqueezers Phone: 770-466-7018 Email: gabiker@mindspring.com Web Site: http://www.lemonsqueezers.net Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description: A very unique band of “Mature” and seasoned musicians (except for the young man on the keyboards and lead vocal) THE LEMONSQUEEZERS bring fun back to live band performances. Playing many familiar Southern Rock, R & B, Oldies, over 50% of the music is steeped in the Blues. Playing out over 6 years the band has matured into a crowd pleasing “Show Band” keeping folks on the dance floor as well as singing along with the tunes.

Band Name: O.D. Rivero Band Phone: 404.354.1337 Email: info@odrb.net Web Site: http://www.odrb.net Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:"Your stuff needs to be heard! Your music is some of the best online or anywhere!" "I commend you on the guitar work and lyrical content. I'm a big SRV & Hendrix fan but can't play a lick like that. Good work!" "Hard rockin' Powerful, soulful vocals! INCREDIBLE MUSIC!" "Stunning Blues/Rock song with vocals, Masterful, melodic and will carry you 'out there'.. " "Topped the Mp3.com charts at #1 instrumental. This guy is great guitar!!!!" These are typical comments when describing O.D.'s intense and passionate style of guitar playing. Whatever the mood of the music calls for, his combination of technical ability, intense emotion, and dramatic phrasing create a unique and compelling musical statement.

Band Name: Roger "Hurricane" Wilson Phone: Email: roger@hurricanewilson.com Web Site: http://www.hurricanewilson.com Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:

Band Name: Slim Fatz Phone: 404.313.0154 Email: slimfatz@mindspring.com Web Site: http://www.slimfatz.com Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:Pre 1930's Juke Joint Blues. Slide Guitar, Accoustic Bass And a Chicken Coop. The roots of modern music. A pure Delta Trio.

Band Name: Soul Seekers Phone: 770-572-3602 Email: bluesmans1@comcast.net Web Site: http://www.thesoulseekers.net Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:

Band Name: The Breeze Kings Phone: (404)315-8490 Email: breezekings@breezekings.com Web Site: http://www.breezekings.com Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:Powerful electric blues performed in the classic style and tone of the 50’s Chicago masters. Creative Loafing’s 1999 Critic’s Choice and 2000, 2001 Reader’s Choice for Best Blues Band in Atlanta.

Band Name: The Jump'n Jukes Phone: 404-643-4853 Email: jumpnjukes@yahoo.com Web Site: http://thejumpinjukes.com Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:The Jump'n Jukes plays a carefully selected variety of blues styles from foot tappin' gut-bucket Juke Joint Blues to "I gotta get up and boogie!!" Jump Blues. Get ready for a wild ride, with classic tunes from Memphis, Chicago and Texas, heavily spiced with upbeat, up-tempo guitar swing from the West Coast. The band's mix of blues harp, hollow body guitar, bass and drums creates a cookin', highly danceable blues sound that will bring a smile to your face and makes it impossible to keep sittin' still! The Jump'n Jukes provides high energy live entertainment for clubs, bars, and small & large private/public events, such as corporate parties & meetings, weddings, reunions, festivals, fairs, etc.

Band Name: The Nightshades Phone: 770-480-6984 Email: piano88@bellsouth.net Web Site: http://myspace.com/lindasnightshades Sound Bite (if available): Click here to download an MP3 sound bite. Description:The Nightshades are a band of veteran Atlanta blues musicians with a passion for the blues in all its forms. We owe a debt of respect and gratitude to all blues artists from 1900 through the present and try to carry on this truly American music by playing classic blues songs from the '30's, '40's, 50's, '60's by Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, the Kings, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Magic Sam, Willy Dixon, Junior Wells, Junior Parker, and others giving them a touch of Nightshades flavor. We think the combination of our unique vocalist, solid blues guitar and keyboards, including the famous B3 sound, backed by a tight rhythm section gives us a great, full sound.

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