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Venkman's Karaoke League! Hosted by Christopher Arrison (of Saved by the Band)
2017-02-08 20:00 - 23:00, 2017-02-15 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
Hey Rock Stars – Another season of Venkman’s Karaoke League starts February 1st – hosted by Chris Arrison, the compelling frontman of Saved By The Band! Eight teams will put their karaoke skills to the test every Wed (2/1-4/5) at 8 p.m. in three-round competitions.
GENERAL RULES:
– Advance sign ups are $25 per individual for the season which guarantees participation.
– Walk-in sign ups are $25 per team, per availability.
– Maximum of eight teams each week consisting of between 2-4 members per team.
– The regular season consists of eight weeks of competition.
– Every performer must meet the minimum age requirement: 21+
– Check in will be 7:30pm. Competition begins at 8:00pm.
LEAGUE STRUCTURE:
– Each league member will sign up as an individual, but compete on a team each week. Each individual will retain the team’s score from that week which will be added to their personal score for the season.
– Each team will present three performances during regular competition: round one is a solo round (single performer); round two is a challenge round (1 primary performer + 1 or more); round three is a group round (2-4 performers).
– Choose your song in advance, or the night of competition.
– No song may be performed twice in one night. No individual may perform the same song twice in one season.
– No song shall exceed five minutes in length. Songs over 5 minutes that are submitted will not be accepted.
– A short “open” session will follow competition each night per the discretion of the host and Venkman’s mgmt.
SCORING IN REGULAR SEASON COMPETITION:
– Ballots will be distributed to every person present at Venkman’s at the beginning of each round. This includes both league members and non-league members; as such teams are encouraged to bring friends. No ballots will be distributed after the end of the first performance of a given round. An ATLKL official will total the scores will collect ballots at the end of every round.
– The ballot for each round will ask voters to select their three favorite performances when 5 or more teams are competing.
– Voters will select their two favorite performances when 4 or less teams are competing. Should a ballot contain an incorrect number of votes, the ballot will be discarded and not counted.
– Team member votes will be worth one (1) point, non team member’s votes are worth two (2) points. Judges’ votes will be worth five (5) points.
– All rounds will be tabulated and the winner of each round will be announced. The team with the highest cumulative score for the evening will be declared that week’s winner and all scores will be added to cumulative individual scores for regular season play.
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
– The championship night score totals will be worth double a normal night, and added to the season score.
– The winner will be based on the overall points from the entire season including the final night of competition. In the event of a tie, we will award co-champions and they will split the grand prize.
CONDUCT:
– All karaoke league members must abide by all laws regarding alcohol consumption. Further, all rules of the host establishment shall be strictly enforced. Rowdy, disrespectful, violent or otherwise problematic league members may be subject to disciplinary actions, including, but not limited to disqualification, suspension or expulsion from league activities.
– Performers must follow all local laws and regulations. Prohibited behaviors shall include: hanging/climbing on or around venue structures, throwing or tossing items into the crowd/audience or at venue equipment, using or spraying any hard-to-clean material, including but not limited to glitter, confetti, water or other liquids, paint, glue, powder, and silly string, and any other actions or behaviors that damage or have the potential to cause damage to the venue, staff, audience, teams, or equipment. The use of aerosols, such as whipped cream, are prohibited. Live animals or pets are prohibited. When in doubt, ask a member of league staff.
– Teams must clean up after themselves before leaving the venue, including discarding or taking home all trash, props, costumes, and other items.
PRIZES:
We are making prizes great again!
CHALLENGE ROUND THEMES:
FEB 1: KL Kick-off & open karaoke
FEB 8, Week 1: Dearly Departed: Choose a song from an artist who has died within the past twelve months from the date of your performance.
FEB 15, Week 2: New Jack Swing: Early ’90s hip-hop, smoothed out on the R&B tip with a pop feel — appeal — to it.
FEB 22: OFF, NO KARAOKE LEAGUE
MAR 1, Week 3: Food Jams: Nourish our ears with songs expressly about food.
MAR 8, Week 4: Yacht Rock: Pick a track from this smoothest of genres (choose wisely; experts may be in attendance).
MAR 15, Week 5: Radio Disney: Select from the vast Disney songbook. (Points off if you choose anything from Frozen.)
MAR 22, Week 6: Pick Your Poison – Creed or Nickelback: With arms wide open, you will redeem these bands’ infamous songs. Note: You are expected to perform earnestly with great conviction and passion.
MAR 29, Week 7: Question Songs: Can you find a song with a question in the title? Will you sing it well? Maybe?
APR 5, FINALS Week 8: ‘80s Soundtrack Finale: Take us to the Danger Zone with a movie track from the Reagan years.

(Not Annoying) Trivia
2017-02-09 19:30, 2017-02-16 19:30, 2017-02-23 19:30
(Not Annoying) Trivia at Venkman’s 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 7pm, with competition rocking at 7:30pm every Thursday.
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.

Greg Lee Band + Sazerac
2017-02-09 21:30
Greg has always been a sideman. Not on purpose, it just happened that way. In 1997 Butch Walker asked him to help, and that started a long career of supporting other people. Since then Greg has shared the stage with Butch, Peter Searcy, Gary Wright, South 70, Player, Walter Egan, Eddie Money, Mickey Thomas, Supermatic, Johnny Andrews, the Veins (with English Nick, Dave Cobb, and the mighty Darren Dodd), Matthew Wilder, Jeff Carlisi, Peter Stroud, Yacht Rock Revue and Yacht Rock Schooner, Please PleaseRock Me and so many more. He’s been truly blessed to know and play with so many great musicians.
But – he has also always been a songwriter. Greg wanted to be a songwriter/producer ever since discovering Phil Collins in the 80’s. He wrote his first song in 1986, and has been writing songs for 25+ years now, for himself and with other folks. Being able to create songs that give joy or solace or affirmation is truly a gift that he’s grateful for.
Now it’s time to share my his music. All the recording for his 5-song debut EP is finished. It’s taken a while, but he is damn proud of these. We’re asking for help with fees for mixing, mastering, and duplication. Greg was lucky enough to track in some of the best studios (Madison Recording and Southern Tracks), with the best players including: Mark Cobb, Mark Dannells, Mark Bencuya, Dave Freeman, and Nick Niespodziani from Yacht Rock Revue, Tanner Hendon from Madison Recording, Ben Holst from Tunewelders/Southern Tracks, and even the mighty Peter Stroud joined him on a song!
The incredible songs Greg has been exposed to growing up and playing has influenced him through the years, and still does, so if these have a familiar sound, the blame falls squarely on his family and friends for teaching him that they just don’t make music like they used to anymore. (Well, most don’t) Greg has travelled far and wide with bands and the only real magic he has ever seen is the way music affects people. I hope these songs give you some comfort or hope or energy or whatever you need to get from them. That’s really the best reason to make music.

EARLY SHOW: Acoustic Weezer w/ Braxton O'Neal
2017-02-10 18:30 - 20:30
Braxton has been in the Atlanta music since for over 20 years. He currently fronts the Weezer tribute band El Scorcho and his cover band Braxton & The Renditions, but he also spends time writing and recording his own original material.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
NO MUSIC CHARGE!
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.

ATL Collective relives Sade's Love Deluxe
2017-02-10 21:30
We are thrilled to welcome back ATL Collective on February 10th for their Valentine’s Eve re-creation of the smooth and sexy sounds of Sade’s Love Deluxe. Curated by Khari Cabral Simmons – lineup includes Brenda Nicole Moorer, Lola Cole, Cleveland Jones & more!
If you’ve not seen a Collective presentation before, it’s really like nothing else going on. They carefully select the finest albums and hand pick the best talent to perform those albums from top to bottom, complete with food and beverage tie ins and storytelling about the artist and the album and the times it was released in. Check them out at www.alt-collective.com
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 7:30pm and keep it for a 9:30pm 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 12-20 guests. For more info call 470-225-6162.

PUPPET BRUNCH! The Reluctant Dragon
2017-02-11 11:00 - 11:45
Princess Penepole loves to read about dragons. Imagine her surprise when she actually meets and befriends a dragon! Their introduction coincides with the arrival of a much-touted dragon slayer, Sir Reginal Thwebes. Upon discovering the potential threat of a dragon in the palace, King Rhubarb charges Sir Reginald to fight the dragon. Will it be a fight to the death? Will it be a draw? Will they even fight at all? Find out in All Hands Productions version of “The Reluctant Dragon.” Loosely based on Kenneth Grahame’s book, this production utilizes colorful moving-mouth hand puppets and rod puppets to tell a story about friendship and understanding. Puppets created by David Stephens and costumes by Sottie Rowell. This show was funded in part by a 2008 Jim Henson Foundation Family Grant.
TICKETING/RESERVATION INFO:
Your ticket serves as your brunch reservation. Additional arrangements are not required once tickets are purchased. For special seating requests, please call 470-225-6162

Chicken Pickin' Brunch with Banjolicious
2017-02-11 12:30 - 14:30
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 Evening Private Event
2017-02-11 17:30 - 23:00, 2017-02-22 - 2017-02-23
We are closed this evening for a private event.
Are you interested in hosting your private event at the V? We are too! Our space is available for large parties and private functions. Email us at info@venkmans.com, or call 470-225-6162 for more details.

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Nico Lembo Trio
2017-02-12 12:30 - 15:00
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
2017-02-12 19:30
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:
This is a completely seated show. General Admission tickets are not available.
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.

Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Dinner at Venkman's
2017-02-14 17:30 - 21:30
Dinner service begins at 5:30pm – band will play from 7-9:30pm.
February 14, 2017 is fast approaching. Executive Chef Nick Melvin’s prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner menu sets the stage for a romantic night and comes complete with with live music from Le Grand Fromage. LGF features continental sounds with a classic jazz attitude. If you’re sharing the day with someone special, make your dinner reservations soon!
Reservations are $65 per person, or $215 for a party of 4. Supplemental wine pairings available upon arrival for an additional $25 per person. Tax is included in the price of the dinner. Gratuity is not included and will be applied to the your bill at the end of your visit.
Prix fixe menu:
Course 1
Razor Clam Crudo: Chowder Vinaigrette, Green Garlic Aioli, Fried Sourdough
or
Griddled Cheese: Halloumi, Curry Honey Butter, 1/2 Sour Cucumbers, Saffron Vinaigrette, Olive Bread
Course 2
Lyonnaise Salad: Bitter Greens, House Coppa, Sorghum Mustard Vinaigrette, Calabraian Chile 6 Minute Egg
or
Savannah Shrimp Roll: Uni Mayonnaise, Celery Lemon Salad, Little Tater Chips, New Bay Brioche
Course 3
South Carolina Quail: Fermented Lentil Stew, Grapefruit Dukkah, Mint, Chamomile Froth
or
Seared Scallop: Jefferson Red Rice, Pickled Sunchoke, Fermented Crab Butter
Course 4
Gelato Sandwich: Cornmeal Snickerdoodle Cookie, Foie Gras and Salted Caramel Gelato
or
Impossible Cake: Chocolate Cake, Flan, Dulce de Leche
The above menu will also be available A la Carte in the bar and communal table areas.
Secure your reservations today by phone at 470-225-6162, or email at info@venkmans.com.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Your reservations are very important to the Venkman’s team, it is reserved especially for you, and we understand that sometimes schedules adjustments are necessary; therefore, we respectfully request at least 24 hours notice for cancellations.
Please understand that when you forget or cancel your reservation without giving enough notice, we miss the opportunity to fill that reservation time, and customers on our waiting list miss the opportunity to receive an awesome dining experience. Our reservations are confirmed 48 hours in advance because we know how easy it is to forget an appointment you booked weeks ago. Cancellations given less than 24 hour notice, or NO SHOWS, may result in a charge equal to 50% of the prix fixe dinner amount.

Liz Brasher and the Georgia Mountain String Band
2017-02-16 21:00
She comes out of the South. Charlotte, North Carolina, and grew up before the war and after the time of peace. Her father was an Italian. Her mother loved the Church. She got her musical beginning there. Grammy winning Producer Mark Neill heard her sound, and set her on the straight path. She beats the story out of her music. It jumps and hollers and shouts. It reaches out and takes your mind. She sings, but her music talks.
Miss Rhythm in lights. Traveling in her own car with her own band down South, like it was the early ‘50s. Riding through the land of man, dressing in sheds and outhouses by candlelight. Hanging gowns in dressing rooms, looking like a million bucks.
Folks who ain’t suffered much can’t appreciate it.
For Liz, music’s simple and music’s complex. Music is Pop Staples’ tremolo-soaked guitar riffs. It’s Libba Cotten’s simple genius. It’s Mahalia Jackson’s glorious voice. It’s soul. It’s Motown. It’s the Wall of Sound and the Wrecking Crew. It’s labels like Stax and Vee-Jay, Sun and Chess, King and Fame. It’s all been done before, but ain’t nothing new under the sun.
It seeps into her and pours out. So when she sings, what comes out is what she feels. No more. No less. But what she feels is all of it.
She’s got it together as good as any ever can and puts more into a song than most people put into a lifetime. She’s got no gimmicks. No gambles. No gestures. She’s pure. She doesn’t just play music. She explodes. Real Gospel. Real Country. Real Soul and R&B ballads. The truth. The baddest feeling that’ll make you feel you lived.

EARLY SHOW: Thor's Hammer
2017-02-17 18:30 - 20:30
When they’re not playing with Yacht Rock Schooner, you can find Doug and Ganesh playing progressive rock with Agent Cooper, or taking requests and starting sing alongs with Thor’s Hammer.
Thor’s Hammer started as a project for fun, a chance for two friends to blow off some steam playing some classic songs they’d always loved. Audiences soon found out that their talent and experience meant they’d hear some great singers sing some great songs, and were likely to see something they didn’t expect.
Doug Busbee and Ganesh Giri Jaya are both lifelong performers, with decades of shows behind them, and Thor’s Hammer draws on their wide-ranging pop repertoire to deliver forgotten gems, timeless classics, and of course some smooth yachty standards.

Members Only
2017-02-17 21:30
Paying tribute to the decade that brought you the Rubik’s Cube, leg warmers and the Iran-Contra Affair, Members Only plays your favorite 80’s hits with just a hint of hair and a whole lot of flair.
Featuring male and female vocalists, Members Only covers a wide range of 80’s pop hits that will keep your party on its feet all night long.
If you’re a fan of Huey Lewis & the News, Duran Duran, Peter Gabriel, and Pat Benetar, Members Only is your new favorite band!
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table. 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, if you reserve seats for 7:00pm dinner, it is unlikely that you’ll be able to keep it for a 9:30pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase booth, table, banquette, or Captain’s Table tickets via Ticketfly.
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.

Princess Brunch: Princess and the Frog
2017-02-18 10:30 - 12:15, 2017-02-25 10:30 - 12:15
Dust off the crown and jewels and join us at the V for a princess party featuring one of the jazziest animated hits of all time. We’ll be celebrating the Mardi Gras season with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen in this Disney classic set in New Orleans.
From the kitchen will be offering a royal brunch feast. Princess specials TBA!
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.

Chicken Pickin' Brunch w/ Midnight Revival
2017-02-18 13:00 - 15:00
“Midnight revival is sorta like some scrappy old pawn shop. They just take all that old shit nobody pays much attention to anymore, jumble it all together, and put it back on the rack. After a brief dusting of course. and sure, the price is cheap. ” – Andy
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.

EARLY SHOW: How and Why
2017-02-18 18:30 - 20:30
Atlanta indie folk singer-songwriters Michael Hudgins and Lindsay Rakers come together to form acoustic duo How and Why.
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.

Georgia Soul Council
2017-02-18 21:30
Join Georgia Soul Council in celebrating the release of their new album “What’s For Breakfast”
Georgia Soul Council originally came together in Atlanta as the backing unit for singer Otis Redding III in 2010. The sound was old-school and funky modern soul. After that gig ended, the band stayed together and evolved toward the jazz end of the spectrum, while never losing their gritty Southern roots or taut, danceable compositions. Weaving jazz-funk and elements of Afrobeat into their sound, they wrote and played dynamic charts that featured individual solos, chanted vocals, and interlocking grooves to create a hypnotic, intoxicating hybrid all their own. After establishing a solid and reliable reputation in their home state as a go-to live unit, they toured the southeast as an opening act for Antibalas, Lee Fields & the Expressions, Rebirth Brass Band, and many more. Their debut album, Thickens Upon Standing, was released in the summer of 2013 to universal critical acclaim. ~ Thom Jurek
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table. Bar and patio area seating is first-come, first-serve.
Additional reservations are not required if a booth, banquette, or communal seat 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 keep a table reserved at 7:30pm for a 9:30pm show.
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 Wauchope Trio
2017-02-19 12:30 - 15:00
Jazz trio fronted by The Mar-Tans founder.
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's Jazz Jam
2017-02-21 20:00
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!
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.

FREE! Labyrinth Movie Screening
2017-02-23 21:15
David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly invite you into a magical universe where nothing is what it seems. Babysitting infant stepbrother Toby isn’t young Sarah’s (Connelly) idea of fun. Frustrated by his crying, she secretly imagines the Goblins from her favorite book, Labyrinth, carrying Toby away. When her fantasy comes true, a distraught Sarah must enter a maze of illusion to bring Toby back from a kingdom inhabited by mystical creatures and governed by the wicked Goblin King (Bowie).
It’s free, and food and drinks will be themed, so come in your best Bowie get up and enjoy the film and the man in all their bizarrities.
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.

EARLY SHOW: Michael Magno
2017-02-24 18:30 - 20:30
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.

Good Times Brass Band
2017-02-24 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. 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, if you reserve seats for 7:00pm dinner, it is unlikely that you’ll be able to keep it for a 9:30pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase booth, table, banquette, or Captain’s Table tickets via Ticketfly.
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.

Venkman's Mardi Gras Crawfish Boil
2017-02-25 12:00 - 15:00
Laissez les bon temps roulez!
Join your friends at Venkman’s for an crawfish boil and outdoor Mardi Gras party! For $65 (plus tax and ticket fees) guests will receive 2 drink tickets, all you can eat food, live music by Wasted Potential Brass Band (2nd line parade and all), and a photo booth. Chef Nick Melvin and his talented team will be serving up a Crawfish Boil with andouille, corn, mushroom, potatoes, red beans and rice and a full Po-Boy bar. Drinks being poured include Abita beers, Bayou rum hurricanes and Bayou rum hand grenades. Additional beverages will be $5 for beers and $6 for cocktails. This is an outdoor event and will happen rain or shine.
TICKETS

Chicken Pickin' Brunch w/ Dusty Roads
2017-02-25 13:00 - 15:00
Dusty Roads is a high-energy Georgia-grown Americana band, formed by Atlanta based musician, J.L. Mickelson. When you’re at a Dusty Roads show, expect to hear influences of the legends of country and bluegrass music, such as Merle Haggard, Flatt & Scruggs, Willie Nelson, Buck Owens, and Bill Monroe. You can also expect sprinklings of songs and sounds of the great writers and musicians from across the globe and halls of time, like Django Earnhardt, Duke Ellington, and Irving Berlin. “Come take a trip, down that long, dusty road”.
Comprised of some of the Southeast regions finest pickers and singers, the band is ever evolving and growing. They’re constantly searching for that sound, that lick, that twangy hook that sinks deep into the listener’s soul and pulls them into the unfolding story of each song. Dusty Roads cherishes the purity of silvery steel strings ringing together harmoniously. The band champions comradery, respect for the craft of their instruments, and finely constructed songs that feel as if they soar down from the mountaintop to resonate the listener’s heart-strings.
“We came here with one purpose, to have a blast playing and performing live acoustic music”- J.L. Mickelson, singer/songwriter for Dusty Roads. Growing up in Atlanta, Mickelson was surrounded by a diverse world of cultures and music his whole life. “My great-grandfather was a mandolin player from Germany, so I guess it just runs in the blood”, says Mickelson of his musical lineage. Like a rear-view mirror in a pick-up truck, Dusty Roads looks back through the history of written and recorded music, studying fervently to decipher just what made each of these classic songs so special and unique. Just like ‘looking backwards to go forwards’, Mickelson applies this approach to writing original material for the band.
During the Winter of 2015, Dusty Roads went into the studio to begin recording its debut self-titled album. Due out in the Spring 2016, the album will feature all original music inspired by life, love, heartache. “Life is heavy, but music can make your bags a little lighter” – J.L. Mickelson
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.
