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Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Atlanta is celebrating International Jazz Day, along with the world, on April 30, 2019 with the 2nd Annual Jam Session at Red Light Cafe. Cultural Ambassador and International Songbird Myrna Clayton will host the event and invites all of the Atlanta area Jazz music lovers to come out to enjoy together all forms of Jazz: Standards, Bebop, Fusion, Contemporary, etc. You never know what Jazz performers will join the jam but you can be sure it will be a night to remember!
In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day is chaired and led by UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay and legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, who serves as a UNESCO Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue and Chairman of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. The Institute is the lead nonprofit organization charged with planning, promoting and producing this annual celebration.
International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots, future and impact; raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding; and reinforce international cooperation and communication. Each year on April 30, this international art form is recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human rights and human dignity; eradicating discrimination; promoting freedom of expression; fostering gender equality; and reinforcing the role of youth in enacting social change.
$15 Adv – $20 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
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Sunday, April 28, 2019, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Musician Ben Farmer curates a mix of Rock, Blues, and popular songs performed with his music students in this showcase of local talent.
NO COVER
Doors @ 5 PM
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Sunday, April 28, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Eclectic Music student showcase series at Red Light Café features our middle school, high school, and adult singer/songwriters, singer/guitarists, singer/pianists, jazz and rock musicians, jazz and rock bands, and vocalists performing contemporary styles.
NO COVER
Doors @ 1:30 PM
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Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:30 PM – 11:59 PM
A special Saturday night Best of Atlanta Comedy show (10:30pm) at Red Light Café, presented by Laughing Skull Lounge, featuring ten top Atlanta comics!
$10 Adv – $15 Door
Doors @ 10 PM
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Saturday, April 27, 2019, 8:00 PM – 9:45 PM
A special Saturday night Best of Atlanta Comedy show (8pm) at Red Light Café, presented by Laughing Skull Lounge, featuring ten top Atlanta comics!
$10 Adv – $15 Door
Doors @ 7:30 PM
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Friday, April 26, 2019, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Brazil's own Fernanda Noronha leads the April showcase of Atlanta's first ever monthly cultural exchange event featuring Top International Artists based in Georgia, presented by America's Songbird of the South Myrna Clayton and CedarTree Worldwide Productions. Showcases will be every 4th Friday leading up to Atlanta's 2nd Annual International Jazz Day Jazz Jam, April 30, 2019, and on through year end at Red Light Café.
Fernanda Noronha is a Brazilian singer-songwriter whose first album “Fernanda Noronha” was released under the You Music Records label in April 2005, produced by Norman Connors and Duke Jones. The album featured 13 songs, all authored by Fernanda Noronha. The Executive Producer was Mr. Clarence O. Smith (Co-founder of essence Magazine). The album was recorded in both, Portuguese and English, but only released in Portuguese. The English track version of the album had the famous singer Jean Carn as record/ vocal producer.
$15 Adv – $20 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
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Thursday, April 25, 2019, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Come kick it with Comedian Shack DD as he preaches the Ghetto Gospel and hosts an incredible line up of some of Atlanta's funniest stand-up comics. You can catch the All Black Comedy Show every month at Red Light Café.
$15 Adv – $20 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Every Wednesday, the Gordon Vernick Quartet perform a few numbers then invite other musicians and singers to join them on stage for a Jazz Jam Session. Whether you're a professional or amateur musician, you're welcome to sit in — everyone who wants to perform will be given a chance to play.
Doors open at 8pm | $5 cover (two drink minimum) I Jazz starts at 9pm
$5 Door (2 drink min)
Doors @ 8 PM
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Sunday, April 21, 2019, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Come join singer, rapper, and songwriter Konner Scott for his first full-length live show in over a year! Special guest Ryan Winslow opens the show at 7pm.
$10 Adv – $15 Door
Doors @ 6 PM
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Saturday, April 20, 2019, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
You’ve heard Outlaws, you’ve heard Damsels, and you’ve heard Rockabillys... but you haven’t yet heard anything like The Waymores. Comprised of Kira Annalise and Willie Heath Neal, The Waymores are the epitome of Acoustic Country Music: He was born in a cop car, lived in and out of foster care, and served in the Navy. She used to get stage fright until she was swept up by his charm and grit, started singing country songs, and never looked back. Now they’re writing songs from the road and bringing their intimate, fun, and quirky one-liner-jabs to venues across the country.
The Waymores take what’s real about life and relationships and add music, jokes, and whiskey; it can be beautiful, it can be painful, it can get Inappropriate, and it’s completely unrehearsed, unexpected, and dangerously wonderful. Their highly anticipated debut album, Weeds will be released at The Red Light Cafe on April 20th, 2019.
$10 Adv – $15 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
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Friday, April 19, 2019, 10:00 PM – 11:59 PM
The Tied and Tasseled Fetish Cabaret is bringing a show celebrating classic cartoons to Atlanta's Red Light Café...... Take It Off, Folks! From the 1930s to the 1990s, your favorite characters are coming to life and fulfilling all of your fantasies.
Starring 💛 Bo Blush, ❤️ Coyote Sparkles, 💚 Kim the Dancing Fool, 💗 Mandi FruFru, 🖤 Rose La Ruse, and more TBA!
Special Guest Performers TBA!
$10 Adv – $15 Door
Doors @ 9 PM (ages 21+)
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Thursday, April 18, 2019, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Charlie Hunter and Lucy Woodward are known for excelling in different genres, yet the two veteran musicians have been running in similar circles before pairing up for touring in 2018.
With a career spanning 16 years and almost 20 albums, virtuoso guitarist Charlie Hunter has worked with the likes of Norah Jones, Mos Def, John Mayer, and D’Angelo. He is widely considered the authority on the seven and eight - string guitar and continues to stun audiences with his ability to simultaneously bust out tasty bass parts, melodic leads and swinging rhythms.
Lucy Woodward has been blazing her own path since the 2003 release of her Top 40 radio hit “Dumb Girls”. Not settling for the pop industry standards, she later released albums on the legendary jazz Verve label and on Snarky Puppy’s label GroundUP Music after much collaboration with the band. She has sung live with Pink Martini and WDR Big Band and has sung background vocals for icons such as Rod Stewart, Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand.
Charlie and Lucy toured much of 2018 and rounded with a drummer, they recorded an album based on pocket-heavy renditions of vintage pop and classic standards ranging from Blind Willie Johnson to Terence Trent D’Arby to Nina Simone. (2019 release).
$20 Adv – $25 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
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Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Every Wednesday, the Gordon Vernick Quartet perform a few numbers then invite other musicians and singers to join them on stage for a Jazz Jam Session. Whether you're a professional or amateur musician, you're welcome to sit in — everyone who wants to perform will be given a chance to play.
Doors open at 8pm | $5 cover (two drink minimum) I Jazz starts at 9pm
$5 Door (2 drink min)
Doors @ 8 PM
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Red Light Cafe is proud to feature international singer/songwriter Emma G with accompaniment from accomplished percussionist Joey J Drums and DJ Reality Check during their SUPERHERO tour! With support from YellowTieGuy and Atlanta's own Galleon, doors open at 7:30pm, with a $10 entry for this amazing show! Merch and music also available for sale!
$7 Adv – $10 Door
Doors @ 7:30 PM
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Monday, April 15, 2019, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Join us at Red Light Cafe for Guitar Shed's first Spring Concert! Featuring performances by our Teen Band, Americana Ensemble and Rock Ensemble!
$5 Door (non-performers)
Doors @ 7 PM
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Sunday, April 14, 2019, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Teases are on tour again and we're coming back to Atlanta! The Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue presents... NSFW
Come out and watch Savannah's own original group of stripping storytellers pay tribute to the working class, with a show that's all about gettin' that cash.
Starring: Rebel Belle, Jack N ThaCox, Rita D' LaVane, Sadie DeSade, Lady Von Luft
Emcee: Edna Allan Hoe
Special Local Guest Star: Roula Roulette
Hailing from Savannah, GA, The Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue, voted Best Performance Art Event and Best Performance Troupe 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 by the readers of Connect Savannah. Combining traditional burlesque, neo burlesque and boylesque. Providing a mashup of classic moves, mixed with modern themes, choreography, and modern song choices.
The Teases are quickly gaining a lot of momentum throughout the southeast. Packing the house in Savannah, Charleston, Columbia, Charlotte, Asheville, Athens, Knoxville, Gainesville, Atlanta, Lake Worth, Orlando, and beyond!
$10 Adv – $15 Door
Doors @ 6 PM (ages 18+)
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Saturday, April 13, 2019, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Atlanta Magic Night! — Metro-Atlanta's favorite monthly evening of live magic, mentalism and comedy — returns to Red Light Café with opener Chris Moorman, featuring Mike Dunagan, and headliner Chastain Criswell.
VIP tickets are limited and include front row seats and gift bags.
$20 Adv – $25 Door – $40 VIP
Doors @ 7 PM
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Friday, April 12, 2019, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
An eclectic evening of Country / Folk, Pop, and Rock 'n' Roll with Nashville's CeCe Hetrick, San Diego's Mittens, and Atlanta's own The Tomb Tones.
$7 Adv – $10 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
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Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Every Wednesday, the Gordon Vernick Quartet perform a few numbers then invite other musicians and singers to join them on stage for a Jazz Jam Session. Whether you're a professional or amateur musician, you're welcome to sit in — everyone who wants to perform will be given a chance to play.
Doors open at 8pm | $5 cover (two drink minimum) I Jazz starts at 9pm
$5 Door (2 drink min)
Doors @ 8 PM
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Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Syrens of the South presents Tease Tuesday: Fairy Tales.
Spice up your night the second Tuesday of each month with 10 amazing acts for only $10 at Tease Tuesday Burlesque! See some of the best performers in Atlanta and some amazing new up and coming acts as well! Burlesque, Singers, Acrobats, Jugglers, Aerialists... you never know what's gonna pop up in these Tuesday night shows! And don't worry, we'll be done before midnight since it's a school night!
VIP tickets are limited and include front row seats and gift bags.
$10 Adv – $15 Door – $20 VIP
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)
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Monday, April 8, 2019, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Join us for the Atlanta Songwriters Club Meet Up at Red Light Café every second Monday of the month! $5 at the door, starts at 8pm, and you can sign up to play a song if you'd like when you get here.
The Atlanta Songwriters Club is a bit like an open mic with a few key differences. This group exists for songwriter's who would like to interact with other songwriters. It is similar to an open mic, but with the added benefit of discussion. You can come and play a song or just watch and listen. If you'd like to play, you will tell us all if you are interested in receiving feedback on the song or not. If you are interested then after you play we will all discuss what we like about the song, and any suggestions we might have as a group. If you'd rather not have any feedback on the song then you will simply play the song for us. There's no cash prize, competition, or politics. Just songwriting discussions and hopefully new friendships.
If you're a songwriter looking to connect with other songwriters and get some dialogue happening, this group is for you! A club like this allows us to get to know other local songwriters, and learn from one another.
$5 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
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Saturday, April 6, 2019, 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Come out and see a burlesque show dedicated to art that has been censored or banned. We have performers from around the southeast each coming to give performances dedicated to art people have tried to silence.
Cast: Ada Manzhart (Atlanta, GA), Batsy Sinclair (Atlanta, GA), Katherine "Lashe" Neslund (Atlanta, GA), Sin Tillating (Atlanta, GA), Jadynn Starr (Gainesville, FL), Stormy Knight (Atlanta, GA), Talloolah Love (Atlanta, GA), Ember Blaize (New Orleans, LA), La Reina (Atlanta, GA), Clyf Hangar (Atlanta, GA), Theresa Davis (Atlanta, GA), Ariel Allegro (Atlanta, GA), Dee Flowered (Athens, GA)
Emcee and Producer: Fritz Krieg (Atlanta, GA)
Stage Manager: Oodles of Troodles (Atlanta, GA)
Stage Kittens: Evangeline Laveau (Atlanta, GA), Piper Le Peach
$20 Adv – $25 Door – $40 VIP ($45 VIP Door)
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)
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Friday, April 5, 2019, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Smiling Medicine Entertainment and Red Light Café are proud to announce the return to Atlanta of Hip Hop / Gospel/ R&B artist Seaux Chill. And it's just not any "show", it's going to be his Birthday Show!
Seaux Chill is a Chattanooga based artist that is a master of blending Hip Hop with Gospel, R&B and a nice dose of Jazz. He is very active in his church by teaching piano to the young people there. He has even released a music video, 'It Always Rains On Tuesdays', that features the kids in his church as the background vocalists. His songs take a look at his life in Chattanooga, love, friendship, and most importantly, the joys of Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches.
Opening the show will be three Atlanta based Hip Hop artists, Elle Capone, Niah Lyrical and Highness, all of whom will be backed by a live band. The ladies of Highness have been nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Performance by Takeoff ATL Urban Music Awards 2019. Elle Capone blends Hip Hop with Blues and R&B to create a powerful sound we like to call VooDoo Music. Niah Lyrical is one half of the Hip Hop Duo Thefamilyorchestra, and is just as strong as a solo artists. The band backing all three of these artists is made up of members from the local Jam Band Escape Vehicle plus other local rockers. This will be the night where the ladies of Atlanta Hip Hop will be turning it up to 11!
$10 Adv – $15 Door
Doors @ 8 PM
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Thursday, April 4, 2019, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
An evening of Country, Pop, Folk and Rock with Knoxville's Dead King Cotton, and Atlanta's own Paige McCauley.
Dead King Cotton is a Folk-Rock band out of Knoxville, TN. Their high energy shows feature original and interesting takes on popular and obscure covers.
Paige McCauley is about to be a new UGA music business graduate, but she’s a veteran singer/songwriter, recording her first original EP at only 12. She’ll be sharing her originals, New Country, and Pop/Country tunes on April 4th, along with her guitarist fellow UGA music business grad Jesse Inglima. Paige has been on numerous stages including Smith’s Olde Bar, Crazy Bull, 40 Watt Club, Eddie’s Attic, Hard Rock Cafe, and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. She’s been nominated consistently and a semi-finalist for Female Country Artist of the Year for the Georgia Country Music Awards. The Nashville Songwriters Association (NSAI) recognized her as “One to Watch” and nominated one of her songs to “Pitch to Publishers." Paige has released numerous songs both as a solo artist and with a trio named "Until Georgia" on iTunes, Apple Music, Pandora, and Spotify. She has had her original music featured on 94.9 The Bull, 92.5 The Bear, Outlaw Radio 104.9, and JoyFM 93.3. She continues to live her dreams by performing at every opportunity and looking for the next step to further her music career.
$10 Adv – $15 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
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Wednesday, April 3, 2019, 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Every Wednesday, the Gordon Vernick Quartet perform a few numbers then invite other musicians and singers to join them on stage for a Jazz Jam Session. Whether you're a professional or amateur musician, you're welcome to sit in — everyone who wants to perform will be given a chance to play.
Doors open at 8pm | $5 cover (two drink minimum) I Jazz starts at 9pm
$5 Door (2 drink min)
Doors @ 8 PM
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Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Art Amok Slam Team is back once again at Red Light Café!! Come out and share your words, songs, limericks, haiku, knock-knock jokes or interpretive dance. Whatever you bring we want to hear it and see you! (As long as it's not homophobic, racist, sexist, misogynistic crap. Nobody wants to hear that.)
In partnership with Syrens of the South and Write Club Atlanta our slam winner will receive $50 and a showcase spot at Tease Tuesday!
First 10 will slam. Judges will have free entry. So, if you don't want to share then come and judge us as we will be slammin'!!!
$10 Adv / Door ($5 Slammers / Judges)
Doors @ 8 PM
