Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin
2018-03-01 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Kevn Kinney is an acclaimed American rock/alt-country/folk singer and songwriter most widely known as the founder and frontman of the Atlanta-based rock band Drivin N Cryin. An accomplished musician, poet and painter, Kinney has released multiple critically-acclaimed recordings over his 30+ year professional career including the gold-certified album Fly Me Courageous. He is well-known for his collaborations with the Allman Brothers’ Warren Haynes, REM, and Grammy Award-winning producer Paul Ebersold, among others. Executive Producers of F/X Network’s hit TV show Archer asked Kinney to produce 12 tracks (5 of which are pre-existing DNC/KK songs and 3 of which were written anew by KK for the series) for season 5 debuting January 13, 2014.
Drivin N Cryin was honored in 2011 by the State Of Georgia with House Resolution 387, recognizing the band members for their contributions to the arts and for their ongoing charitable efforts. In 2015 they were inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame alongside Gregg Allman, Sam Cooke and others. Drivin N Cryin recent releases were 2015’s Best of Songs, a vinyl only release on Plowboy Records and the re-release of Mystery Road on Island/Universal Fall 2017. Darius Rucker released a cover of the Drivin N Cryin hit and Kevn Kinney penned song “Straight To Hell”, the track features Rucker along with friends Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum putting a contemporary Country twist on a classic song and a nod to one of the most unique poets of our time. Kevn continues to tour, both solo and with Drivin N Cryin, around the world often.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table.
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth or banquette have been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example, it is unlikely to be able to reserve a table at 8:00pm and keep it for a 10:00pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase table, booth, or banquette tickets.
Bar area and patio seating is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 10-24 guests. For more info call 470-225-6162.

A Tribute to Prince’s The Dirty Mind Album by Next Level Events
2018-03-02 22:00
Prince’s third studio album was a watershed moment in his musical evolution as Dirty Mind’s risque-funk-rock album changed the trajectory of his rise toward stardom. On March 2nd, NLE Music Director, Khari Cabral Simmons and the all-star band will continue this series by taking a complete exploration of this amazing album, plus several other rare gems and fan favorites.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table.
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth or banquette have been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example, it is unlikely to be able to reserve a table at 8:00pm and keep it for a 10:00pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase table, booth, or banquette tickets.
Bar area and patio seating is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 10-24 guests. For more info email Mikeh@venkmans.com

Princess Brunch: Moana
2018-03-03 10:30 - 12:15, 2018-03-17 10:30 - 12:15
Join us at the V select mornings in March for free screenings of Disney’s MOANA! Moana is a daughter of the chief of her tribe. Coming from a long line of navigators she sets off for a fabled island with her hero, the demi God Maui. Along the voyage they battle the treacherous ocean and all which it hides, all the while learning what the power love between friends can accomplish.
Admission is free with RSVP. A royal brunch feast and bottomless mimosas (for the adult kids) available for purchase.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
This is a FREE event! Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.

Chicken Pickin' Brunch with Sailing to Denver
2018-03-03 13:00 - 15:00
SAILING TO DENVER, AN ATLANTA BASED BAND IN THEIR SIXTH YEAR TOGETHER, IS SET TO RELEASE THEIR THIRD RECORD TITLED “WRITING ON THE WALL” EARLY 2017. THIS UNIQUE AMERICANA/ROOTS-ROCKACT HAS SPENT THE LAST FEW YEARS DEVELOPING AN ORIGINAL SOUND AND LIVE SHOW CULTIVATED AT LOCAL FESTIVALS INCLUDING THE SWEETWATER 420 FESTIVAL. THEY CAN REGULARLY BE SEEN AROUND TOWN AT MANY DIFFERENT VENUES, WEDDINGS, AND CORPORATE EVENTS AND HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO FEATURE AMAZING SPECIAL GUEST MUSICIANS FROM ALL OVER THE SOUTHEAST.
RESERVATION INFO:
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.

Billboard Hits of 1983, performed by Questionable at Best
2018-03-03 18:00
Come sink your teeth into some of the greatest hits of 1983 with music performed by Questionable at Best.
This is a FREE event. Tickets are not available for FREE events. To reserve seating please call 470.225.6162 or visit venkmans.com (RESERVE)

An evening with Quiet Hounds and friends!
2018-03-03 21:00
Join us at Venkmans on March 3rd to celebrate the official radio launch of Characteristics of Living Things.
We’ll be bringing up several musical guests to help us perform songs from the whole QH catalog.
Show up hungry at 8pm for some tasty food and drinks.
Musical festivities begin at 9pm.
Find out more about the new QH record and other QH happenings at quiethounds.com.
Some sounds just command the ear when created with honest pursuit; such is the case with Quiet Hounds. These are gentlemen of various talents unexpectedly united with the unabashed desire to produce pure, authentic music with only spontaneity as a guide. Stepping out of familiar cages and unleashed to create something that had been stirring within for quite some time.
Quiet Hounds debut was almost self-created, having been written and recorded in only two weeks time in a modest warehouse, with no blueprint or preconceived notions. The result is anthemic nostalgia, standing amused and flourishing in the heat of a humid south, playing out like a letter to a long lost love and pulling at heartstrings with every change. Longing, in style again.
The collective is one part prolific lyricist and melody writer, one part instrumental savant, one part curator of taste, music and culture and one part effortless precision of all things percussive. These creators need no credit other than the satisfaction that these songs take on lives of their own, sent into the ether to be played with the windows rolled down on warm sunny days.
All is good in the world, so long as the Quiet Hounds are left to their instrumental odds and ends – exploring the power of their own collective voice on their own quiet terms.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table. Bar area seating is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Additional reservations are not required if table, booth, or banquette tickets have been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example, if you reserve seats for 7:00pm dinner, it is unlikely that you’ll be able to keep it for a 9:00pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase booth, table, or banquette tickets via Ticketfly.

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Trio Deluxe
2018-03-04 12:30 - 14:30
TRIO DELUXE – smoky American Songbook standards and hot virtuosity from some of the best Athens/Atlanta musicians around: Andrea DeMarcus (Cicada Rhythm), Dan Coy (Bonaventure Quartet), and John Norris (lots of Athens bands).
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.

Joe Gransden: Sinatra and Friends
2018-03-04 19:00
Join us for a special early Sunday show with Joe Gransden: Songs of Sinatra & Friends. We hope to see you at The V for this family friendly night of smooth sounds.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table. Bar area seating is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Additional reservations are not required if table, booth, or banquette tickets have been purchased via Ticketfly.

Joe Gransden's Jazz Jam
2018-03-06 20:00, 2018-03-13 20:00
THIS IS A FREE EVENT. Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.
Venkman’s is the home of ATL’s most legendary jazz jam, hosted by Joe Gransden and his house band every Tuesday. Dinner reservations are available from 5:30p, sign-ups start around 7:30 PM and music starts around 8 PM. Everyone is welcome and it’s free!
Venkman’s features half-price bottles of wine on Tuesdays!

(Not Annoying) Trivia
2018-03-07 20:00, 2018-03-14 20:00
THIS IS A FREE EVENT. Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.
(Not Annoying) Trivia brings you everything you love about trivia – mind-bending questions, group camaraderie, great music, food and drink specials, prizes – without the one thing you don’t – annoying DJ chatter! Hosted by DJ Quasi Mandisco of Clermont Lounge fame with his trusty overhead projector, this uniquely Venkman’s take on trivia will get your competitive spirit racing without getting your blood boiling by hearing “Get those answers in” for the 500th time.
Sign-ups and music kick off at 7:30pm, with competition rocking at 8:00pm every Wednesday.

Ladies of ‘60s Soul, with Keisha and Kourtney Jackson
2018-03-08 19:00
Relive the golden era of soul music at Venkman’s with Keisha and Kourtney Jackson. This mother-daughter duo sings hits by Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, the Supremes, The Staple Singers, the Ronettes, Martha Reeves, Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick and more! Keisha has toured with OutKast, Erykah Badu, and Big Boi; Kourtney carries on the family tradition started by the matriarch of the musical family – soul legend Millie Jackson. They both also sing with the Yacht Rock Revue on the regular. They’re joined on stage by guitarist Tomi Martin, who has toured with Madonna, TLC and OutKast and worked as musical director for Justin Bieber.
This is a FREE event. Tickets are not required for FREE events, but reservations are highly encouraged. Reservations can be made at venkmans.com (RESERVE) or by calling 470.225.6162

Creedence & The Allman Brothers played by Moontower
2018-03-09 18:30
Join us at The V for a FREE dinner show as Moontower plays the hits of Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Allman Brothers.
This is a FREE event. FREE events do not require tickets, however dinner reservations are highly encouraged. Please see Venkmans.com (RESERVE) or call 470.225.6162.

Good Times Brass Band
2018-03-09 21:30
Bring together one of the most awesome collections of touring musicians in the world and what do you have? Namely The Good Times Brass Band! Undoubtedly, you have seen these gentlemen performing individually with some of the biggest names in the music industry from Mary J Blige, Jill Scott, Anita Baker and Tyler Perry to New Edition, Patti LaBelle and Ne-Yo, and now they have combined their immense talents to form a group that is sure to get you up on your feet with high quality musicianship, infectious rhythms…and FUN!
The band has appeared on two Bravo reality shows, “I Dream of NeNe, The Wedding” and “The New Atlanta.” The Good Times Brass Band Horn Section has also made TV appearances in the house bands for the 2011 Dove Awards, the 2013 – 2016 Trumpet Awards, the 2015 McDonald’s 365 Black Awards on BET, Seasons 6, 7, and 8 of BET’s Sunday Best, and numerous Tyler Perry productions. They have recorded with Kelly Rowland, Lecrae, Arrested Development, PJ Morton, Jennifer Holliday, Avery Sunshine and many others…
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table.
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth or banquette have been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example, it is unlikely to be able to reserve a table at 8:00pm and keep it for a 10:00pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase table, booth, or banquette tickets.
Bar area and patio seating is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 10-24 guests. For more info call 470-225-6162.

Puppet Brunch! Jack and the Beanstalk
2018-03-10 11:00 - 12:00
You may think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but you’ve never seen a version like this. Join David Stephens and All Hands Productions for a different look at the tale of Jack and his encounters with some magic beans, a beanstalk, a giant and some other fairytale favorites. This production, created in 2006 is guaranteed to please audiences of children and giants alike.
TICKETING/RESERVATION INFO:
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVERY MAN, WOMAN, AND CHILD.
Your tickets serve as your brunch reservation. Additional arrangements are not required once tickets are purchased. For special seating requests (highchairs or booster seats), please call 470-225-6162

Chicken Pickin' Brunch with Banjolicious
2018-03-10 13:00 - 15:00
David Stephens began developing his love of folk music & the 5-string banjo in a coffee shop not far from his hometown of Foley, Alabama. Upon moving to Atlanta in 2004, he met bass player Will Robertson. They both liked each others playing and the formation of Banjolicious soon followed. The duo has been playing around town ever since. Their songs have been featured on BBC and PBS and a Truth anti-smoking national television commercial.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.

Happy Hour with The Landing Party! Acoustic Yacht Rock with members of Yacht Rock Schooner
2018-03-10 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for a special “Happy Hour” show with The Landing Party on March 10th. We’ll have $10 burger plates with Venkman’s house-made chips!
The smoothest hits from the 70’s and 80’s without those pesky drums! Hits from the Bee Gees, America, Marvin Gaye, Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald and more!! Featuring Ganesh Giri Jaya and Douglas Busbee.
This is a FREE event. FREE events do not require tickets but dinner reservations are encouraged! See Venkmans.com (RESERVE)

Tribute to Hugh Masekela: A Night of Afro-Funk with Mausiki Scales & the Common Ground Collective & special guest, Mercy Myra
2018-03-10 21:30
A magnificent fusion of Afro-Beat, Soul, Hip-Hop, and Funk-Jazz, fused into the best party you’ll ever have.
Mausiki Scales has been a force in the Atlanta indie music scene for almost two decades as a sought after keyboardist and founder/musical director of the critically acclaimed ensemble, the Common Ground Collective. Recently honored with the Georgia Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities, Mausiki is also a folklorist and historian who translates his knowledge into musical arrangements that leave his audiences moved and moving…literally.
Whether performing as a trio or a full 10-piece ensemble, Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective are known for taking fans on a fearless exploration of the pulsating rhythms of the African Diaspora, seamlessly connecting the dots between afrobeat, funk, hip hop, soul and New Orleans jazz…in a single performance.
They have performed in numerous celebrations, concerts, and special events throughout Africa and the Americas, including Ghana’s Golden Anniversary Celebration, the National Black Arts Festival, Funk Jazz Café, and the Atlanta Jazz Festival. They have also collaborated with artists such as Roy Ayers, Babatunde Olatunji, Stevie Wonder, The Last Poets and Third World.
Together, Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective have released four albums, the most recent, Passages: The Water Brought Us, and they were recently featured on the Roy Ayers Fela-fied afrobeat version of Everybody Loves the Sunshine. This Spring, a new Mausiki Scales project, Drums and Shadows is scheduled for release, featuring the juke joint-invoking single, No Tables, No Chairs which has inspired an annual parade and party along the Atlanta BeltLine. Up next is a full album collaboration with Roy Ayers.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table.
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth or banquette have been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example, it is unlikely to be able to reserve a table at 8:00pm and keep it for a 10:00pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase table, booth, or banquette tickets.
Bar area and patio seating is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 12-20 guests. For more info call 470-225-6162.

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Matthew Kaminski Trio
2018-03-11 13:00 - 15:00
Featuring Ben Bailey on drums and Dave Frackenpohl on guitar.
Born in Chicago, IL, Matthew Kaminski has been playing the Hammond Organ since he was five years old. Studying under Chicago jazz pianist Gordon James in his teens, Matthew was accepted into the University of Arizona’s jazz studies department as a jazz pianist. There, he studied jazz with Dr. Jeffrey Haskell and Mike Eckroth, and played in the jazz ensemble and combos as well as studying classical piano with Dr. Suzanne Knosp. Matthew also attended master classes by Wynton Marsalis and Kitty Margolis, and performed with vibraphonists/marimba musicians Dave Samuels and Dave Friedman.
Matthew has a passion for jazz organ playing and has studied with Hammond B3 masters Ike Stubblefield, Tony Monaco, and Scott Giddens, as well a sharing the stage with fellow organists Pat Bianchi, Linda Dachtyl, Wil Blades, Todd Hildreth and guitarist Grant Green Jr. Additionally, Matthew has been a full time piano teacher since 2001 and currently teaches at The North Fulton School of Music’s Atlanta locations, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, and has taught at the college level for Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA. Matthew continues to perform regularly in the Atlanta, GA metro area on three instruments: the Hammond organ, piano, and accordion.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.

Closed for a Private Event
2018-03-11 15:30 - 23:30

Chana Rothman and Zale at AJMF9
2018-03-15 19:00
Join AJMF, Alpha Epsilon Pi, In the City Camp, and JumpSpark for an evening of FREE music by Chana Rothman Music and Zale at Venkman’s, one of Atlanta’s premier food/music venues. Reserve your seat(s) at Venkman’s ahead of time-> http://venkmans.com/
Venue opens 5:30 PM
Live music starts around 7:00 PM
Food and drink available for purchase.
Chana Rothman is a Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter, musical community organizer, and educator. From local – Philadelphia’s World Cafe Live and Tin Angel – to global – workshops and concerts throughout Europe, Israel, and South Africa, Rothman’s music is a unique blend of folk, world beat and hip-hop, aiming to break down barriers towards consciousness and change.
Zale is a boundary-pushing, unapologetic alternative rock 5 piece based in Atlanta, GA. Ethereal melody meets massive carnal beats and catchy rude riffs to deliver alternative music with moxie.
JumpSpark Music is a week-long series of events, speakers and performances geared to musicians, music lovers or teens considering music as a course of study in college and potentially as a profession. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/163322814292167/
This event is part of the 9th annual Atlanta Jewish Music Festival (AJMF9). To view the full AJMF9 (March 8-25, 2018) line-up, visit http://atlantajmf.org/ajmf9-line-up/.
This is a FREE event. Tickets are not required for tickted events, but dinner reservations can be made at Venkmans.com (RESERVE)

Spoon Fed Radio Hits Acoustic Style by Michael Magno
2018-03-16 19:00 - 20:15
Please join us the The V for an acoustic evening of music filled with all of your 70s and 80s radio hits with Michael Magno. Reservations available at Venkmans.com (RSERVE)
Magno – derived from the Latin adjective magna, meaning “of greatness”… Somewhere in the definition, Michael Magno inherited the drive to become a serious singer/songwriter. Spoon-fed his influences by radio-loving parents, Michael wrote his first song at age 14 and never looked back.
By today’s standards, you can compare him to such contemporaries as Bruno Mars and OneRepublic, with a smooth vocal reminiscent of Sting or Marvin Gaye. In 1998, the Florida native transplanted to Atlanta and began performing his originals solo acoustic or with the his band, MAGNO. He quickly gained popularity at such venues as Eddie’s Attic, Smith’s Olde Bar and other music rooms around Atlanta. His sound is an organic blend of rock and soul, with an undeniable pop sensibility.
Drawing inspiration from coffee and 80’s radio, Magno’s songs are a personal invite into familiarity. His songs convey broad takes on love and hope, while letting his listeners embrace the lyrics in their own singularity. Live performances showcase Magno’s natural abilities: lucid vocals, comfort on guitar and piano, an alluring demeanor and boy-next-door smile. With every show, Magno continues to draw a growing fan base, validating his stride as a serious songwriter and performer. Find him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @mrmagnomusic
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162. Note that dinner reservations this evening will be wrapped up by 8:30 PM for our late show.

SAVED BY THE BAND
2018-03-16 22:00 - 23:59
Saved By The Band kick off what should be a crazed holiday weekend, returning to Venkman’s the night before St. Patrick’s Day. Expect the usual mix of songs you know from the ‘90s, ‘80s, and beyond. Also, expect unusual surprises, the kind that make each one of our shows one to remember (or forget). So come get your drink and dance on with us. We’re professionals.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table.
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth or banquette have been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example, reserving a table at 8:00pm and keeping it for a 10:00pm show is unlikely. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase table, booth, or banquette tickets.
Bar area and patio seating is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 12-20 guests. For more info call 470-225-6162.

Chicken Pickin' Brunch with Sweetwater Creek Bluegrass Band
2018-03-17 13:00 - 15:00
Sweetwater Creek Bluegrass Band, a trio from Atlanta, Georgia
with tight harmonies and smooth picking, and featuring
Ernie Cole on bass, Penn McClatchey on guitar and David Mold on mandolin.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.

A Tribute to Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, played by The Laymen
2018-03-17 18:00 - 19:15
Dustin Cottrell and Cameron Allen perform as a duo and with 5 piece band, specializing in Dave Matthews as well as other great bands from the 90’s.
This is a FREE event. Tickets are not required for FREE events, but reservations are highly encouraged. See Venkmans.com (RESERVE) or by calling 470.225.6162

Nina Simone/ Billie Holiday - Remixed & Reimagined LIVE A musical tribute starring Jill Rock Jones
2018-03-17 21:30
In celebration of great music and Women’s History Month, Hot Ice LIVE is pleased to present “Nina Simone/ Billie Holiday – Remixed & Reimagined LIVE.” Singer/Songwriter Jill Rock Jones takes the stage with a live band performing songs from two of the most fearless women in Jazz Soul music history. A native of Atlanta, Jill Rock Jones is a powerful singer/songwriter across Jazz, Rock, Soul and House music genres. She has performed at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, Natchez Music Festival, FunkJazz Kafe, the ASCAP Rock Convention, Las Vegas Casinos and the Jazz Super Club Circuit in Shanghai, and Hongjhou, China. In addition to performing in the company of Jazz greats like Freddie Hubbard and Donald Byrd, she has also released music with global house music producers DJ Kemit and Daz-I-Kue from Bugz In The Attic (UK).
Nina Simone was born February 21, 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina. She was trained at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York. She took on the name Nina Simone to hide from her parents that she was performing jazz and blues music in local nightclubs. She would go on to record more than 40 albums gaining popularity in the 1950s. During the 1960s, her music was impacted and infused with activism inspired by the 1963 Birmingham, AL church bombings and the death of civil rights worker Medgar Evans.
Nicknamed Lady Day, Billie Holiday was born in Philadelphia in 1915 on April 7. After a rather turbulent childhood, she began performing in Harlem Jazz Clubs. From the 1930s – 1940s, her career began to rise to mainstream success. Well-respected for her musical tone and her lyrical content, Holiday would collaborate and record with a series of jazz heavyweights including John Hammond, Lester Young, Benny Goodman, and Count Basie. After a long struggle with drug and alcohol abuse, Holiday died in 1959. She documented her trials in her autobiography “Lady Sings The Blues,” later turned into a film starring Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, and Anthony Perkins.
Jill Rock Jones will channel the iconic Nina Simone and Billie Holiday with contemporary renditions of their top hits interwoven with her own original music.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table. Table seating is considered General Admission. Table reservations can be made at venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.
Bar area seating is first-come, first-serve.
Additional reservations are not required if a booth or banquette has been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example, it is unlikely to reserve a table at 7:30 pm and keep it for a 9:30 pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase table, booth or banquette tickets.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 10-24 guests. For more info please email mikeh@venkmans.com

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Nico Lembo Trio
2018-03-18 12:30 - 14:30
Nico Lembo was born and raised in Clearwater, Florida and began playing drums at age 11 at the insistence of his father. He attended college at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville in 2006, where he received instruction from world-renowned drummer Danny Gottlieb. Under Danny’s tutelage, Nico developed a refined sense of groove, musicianship, and technique. In 2008, Nico had the great honor of performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City with the UNF Wind Ensemble, and upon graduating in 2010, lent his talents to many Jacksonville area bands performing live shows and recordings. He has recorded with Jacksonville artists Saltwater Grass, Toots Lorraine and the Traffic, and Brady Clampitt, along with the UNF Jazz Ensemble 2 and UNF combo 1. As a member of Saltwater Grass, he played across the southeast, including multiple festivals at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. 2013 brought a location change to Atlanta, Georgia where he immediately began working with members of Grammy award winning band Arrested Development, and with the award winning corporate band the Emerald Empire Band. He currently lives and works in the Atlanta area.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.

Yacht Rock Revue UNPLUGGED
2018-03-18 19:00
You’re welcome! The Yacht Rock Revue™ is the Greatest Show on Surf and the finest tribute to ‘70s light rock to ever perform anywhere. Ever. Their spot-on renditions of Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, and the rest of the Time-Life Infomercial Catalog have enthralled fans across the United States. It goes without saying they have taken their act to the high seas, performing showcase sets on music cruises with Weezer, Kid Rock, Train, Zac Brown Band, Sister Hazel, and fitness guru Jillian Michaels.
By blurring the lines between a tribute, an original act, and a comedic troupe, the Yacht Rock Revue™ has forged a unique niche market and a special bond with their fans. The band attacks each song as if it were their own, and the energy exchanged between the band and the crowd has more in common with a stadium U2 show than that of a typical bar band.
The band has won accolades ranging from “Best Place to Get Drunk With Your Dad” to “Best Overall Music Act in Atlanta” to “Best Place to Start an Extramarital Affair,” and has been name-dropped by the New York Times, Pitchfork, the Guardian UK, Spin, TimeOut New York, Billboard, MTV.com, and (probably) your mom at her last cocktail party.
Speaking of name-dropping, members of the band have played on-stage with members of Weezer, Billy Joel, Walter Egan, .38 Special, John Mayer, Zac Brown Band, Little River Band, Sheryl Crow, Noel Gallagher, Starbuck, Sarah McLachlan, Don Henley, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Neil Finn, Jellyfish, Devo, Nine Inch Nails, Joan Jett, Wet Willie, Bon Jovi, Skid Row, and the Saturday Night Live Band. (None of those were a joke.)
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table. Bar area seating is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth, or banquette has been purchased via Ticketfly.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (semi-private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 12-20 guests. For more info call 470-225-6162, or email info@venkmans.com
