Blue Velvet Atlanta Celebrates Blues Challenge Win

The band returns to Carrie's Corner after winning the 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 12:00am

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Blue Velvet Atlanta's triumphant return to Carrie's Corner celebrates the band's hard-earned victory at the 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge.Atlanta Today

Blue Velvet Atlanta, the winner of the 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge, is returning to Carrie's Corner in Atlanta for a special performance. The band recently represented the city at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.

Why it matters

The Atlanta Blues Challenge is a prestigious local competition that helps identify and promote the city's top blues talent. Blue Velvet Atlanta's victory demonstrates their musical prowess and the growing strength of Atlanta's blues scene.

The details

Blue Velvet Atlanta won the 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge, earning the opportunity to represent the city at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. After their successful showing in Memphis, the band is now returning to Carrie's Corner, a popular local venue, for a celebratory performance.

Blue Velvet Atlanta won the 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge.
The band represented Atlanta at the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
Blue Velvet Atlanta is performing at Carrie's Corner on April 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

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