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Mon., Jun. 22

Next week, eyedrum art & music gallery’s Monday Night Creative Music Series offers up another program of freshly cut improvisational music. New York-based Tara Khozein (voice) and Gabriel Zucker (piano, synth, voice) push the boundaries of accompanied vocalized performance to create a special blend of ambient dreamscapes, edgy pop theatrics and electro-acoustic improv.

Organized by percussionist John Arthur, the Edgewood Ensemble includes trumpeter Roger Ruzow, saxophonist Ben Davis and bassist Bill Pritchard. Lots of folks will recognize the ensemble members as seasoned locals who have played together in various groups, most notably the 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra. I can’t wait to hear what this all-star four-piece pack of jazz hounds brings to the party. – Doug DeLoach

Monday Night Creative Music Series: The Edgew... | 06/22/2026 8:00 PM | CL Tara Khozein (voice) and Gabriel Zucker (piano, synth, voice) are improvisors, composers, and performers based in New York. Their debut performance as a duo, at Cafe Lumen in Budapest, was released in February 2026 on Pre-Post Records, under the highly accurate title “Americans Who Love Playing Im...

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Thu., Jun. 18

Coltrane 100 is a year-long celebration of John Coltrane's appearance on the Earthly plane. Concerts, educational initiatives, reissue releases and other events marking the legendary saxophonist and composer’s birth (Sep., 23, 1926) are scheduled around the globe.

One such event takes place tomorrow at Eddie's Attic when Mike Walton leads his quartet in a performance of "A Love Supreme,” which is considered by many (including your correspondent) as Coltrane’s greatest achievement both as a composition and recorded work.

Hailing from Perry, Georgia, Walton was introduced to Coltrane by his middle school band teacher, Kenyan Carter. These days, Walton is a familiar figure on the local scene playing with artists such as Joe Gransden, Russell Gunn, Lil John Roberts, Jimmy Cobb and the late Malcolm Jamal Warner.

Walton teaches music and band at Imhotep Academy where he has spent the last three years building a music program from scratch. -- Doug DeLoach

Mike Walton Presents: “A Love Supreme” John C... | 06/18/2026 7:00 PM | CL Mike Walton Presents: "A Love Supreme" John Coltrane's 100th Birthday live at Eddie's Attic! A celebration of a century of John Coltrane and his music with a performance by the Mike Walton quartet. -- Mike Walton is native of Perry GA who was drawn to music at an early age. Listening to soundtracks....

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Tuesday, June 30

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Win tickets to an advanced screening of Minions on Monday, June 29, @ 7 PM in Atlanta at Regal Atlantic Station!

Fresh off the worldwide blockbuster success of summer 2024’s funniest comedy, Despicable Me 4, Illumination expands its joyful animated universe with a riotous new chapter, featuring all-new characters in the biggest global animated franchise in history. MINIONS & MONSTERS is only in theaters on Wednesday, July 1.

Win tickets: https://bit.ly/4vCDHTa

June 20, 2026, Pullman Yards. Re-experience the experience.

HIGH FREQUENCIES: The continuing saga of the film of the Second Annual Atlanta International Pop Festival | CL Steve Rash perseveres to get his historic footage viewed by a waiting public

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Thu., Jun. 11

NEA Jazz Master Jason Marsalis joins drummer Dave Potter’s Retro Groove band at Red Clay Music Foundry in Duluth for an evening of jazzified renditions of ‘80s pop hits by the likes of Whitney Houston, Doobie Brothers, Paula Abdul, Toto, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Rush and Anita Baker.

A native of North Carolina, Potter studied with Marcus Roberts while earning a Masters degree at Florida State University. Now based in Atlanta, in addition to leading Retro Groove, he tours with The Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet, Greg Tardy, Eric Reed and Roberts. -- Doug DeLoach

Dave Potter & Retro Groove | 06/11/2026 8:00 PM | CL Renowned drummer Dave Potter featuring NEA Jazz Master Jason Marsalis, will take you on a nostalgic groove down memory lane, celebrating your favorite 1980’s hits with music from his recently released album, Retro Groove 2. Potter performs the most tastefully arranged jazz renditions of popular 80...