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Billy F. Gibbons And The Bfg Band Bring Blues-Rock Sounds To Atlanta
The ZZ Top frontman and his solo outfit perform at the Variety Playhouse.
Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:31am
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Billy F. Gibbons, the iconic frontman of the legendary rock band ZZ Top, is bringing his solo outfit The BFG Band to the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta. Known for his signature beard, African-inspired headgear, and blues-rock guitar prowess, Gibbons is set to deliver a night of his signature gruff-voiced, guitar-driven sound that launched him to stardom with hits like "La Grange" and "Sharp Dressed Man."
Why it matters
As the centerpiece of ZZ Top for over 50 years, Billy F. Gibbons is considered one of the world's finest guitarists working in the blues-rock genre. His solo work with The BFG Band allows him to explore a slightly different take on the ZZ Top sound, incorporating more soul, Latin, and world music influences while still delivering the meat-and-potatoes guitar boogie that has made him a legend.
The details
Gibbons' solo outfit The BFG Band features an impressive lineup of seasoned musicians, including drummer Chris "Whipper" Layton, who is best known for his work with Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, and keyboardist Mike "The Drifter" Flanigin, a master of the Hammond B3 organ and frequent collaborator with Texas guitar icons. Together, they'll bring Gibbons' blues-rock sound to life with a mix of his solo material and ZZ Top classics.
- The concert is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026.
The players
Billy F. Gibbons
The iconic frontman of the legendary rock band ZZ Top, known for his signature beard, African-inspired headgear, and blues-rock guitar prowess.
Chris "Whipper" Layton
The drummer for Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, as well as The Arc Angels band.
Mike "The Drifter" Flanigin
A master of the Hammond B3 organ, known for his collaborations with Texas guitar legends Billy F. Gibbons and Jimmie Vaughan.
What they’re saying
“Mr. ZZ Top seems to never leave the stage. Between his longtime, road-hardened rocking band gigs and solo work, Gibbons is a lifer. His solo outfit brings blues with extra dollops of soul and adds some tasty Latin tinges for a slightly different take on the go-to menu of gruff-voiced "La Grange" guitar boogie that launched this sharp dressed man classic into the rock stratosphere back in 1973. There won't be many surprises, but no one expects them; just meat and potatoes BFG music ... with extra grease.”
— Hal Horowitz, Critic
The takeaway
Billy F. Gibbons' solo work with The BFG Band allows him to showcase his exceptional guitar skills and blues-rock prowess in a slightly different context, blending his signature sound with soul, Latin, and world music influences for a unique live experience that will delight long-time ZZ Top fans and new listeners alike.
