Live Performance – The Edgewood Ensemble
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The Edgewood Ensemble plays jazz-influenced, groove-oriented, improvisational music. The group features John Arthur Brown - Drums, Ben Davis - Saxophone, Roger Ruzow - Trumpet and Bill Pritchard - Bass.
*$12 cover added to bill
Heavy Mellow— Shaun Golden
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A stew of funk-influenced jazz, soul, and boogie, seasoned with Latin, African, and Asian spices, spanning from the 70's to today. The emphasis will be on the groove, keeping heads nodding and toes tapping, and making folks want to order another round of drinks.
Something like —
James Mason, Asha Puthli, Dexter Wansel, Deodato
Decoteau — The Satin Set
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The night flows with a soulful blend of disco, funk, and R&B, highlighting lush arrangements and iconic vocal performances. It’s a smooth, nostalgic journey through late '70s and early '80s elegance.
Something like —
Cheryl Lynn, Dionne Warrick, Teena Marie, Donna Summer
Made in Atlanta — Scott Morris
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Music made and recorded in Atlanta. Homegrown funk, R&B, hip hop, indie rock, electronic.
Something like —
Organized Noize, S.O.S. Band, Faye Webster, Gucci Mane, Lee Moses, Prefuse 73
POP UP — Eat. More. Dinna.
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Le’Ana and Conrad of Eat.More.Dinna. will be popping up this evening with a menu that leans into Le’Ana’s ethnic background. You’ll find hints of Jamaican, Puerto Rican, Italian and Vietnamese flavors. Check out the menu:
Duck prosciutto, taleggio, apricot jam, rosemary cracker
Salmon crudo, persian cucumber, nectarine vinaigrette, sprouts
Tempura eggplant, calabrese honey, garlic aioli
Rainbow trout, summer veg + lettuces, pickle escovitch
Torta de Laranja, whipped mascarpone, hibiscus lime sugar
Classic Country Night — DJs Yee and Haw
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DJs Yee and Haw are taking us on a journey through the heart of country music, from the authentic energy of the Bakersfield sound to the psychedelic explorations of cosmic and outlaw country. Expect twangy guitars, soulful vocals, and a whole lotta honky-tonk.
Something like —
Tanya Tucker, Waylon Jennings, Terry Allen, Merle Haggard
Live Performance –JAZZVILLAINY
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JAZZVILLAINY is a collaborative project between Josiah Soren, keyboardist Jonah Pierre, guitarist Patrick Arthur, and drummer CJ Brinson. JAZZVILLAINY is a tribute project to the late and great MF DOOM and includes songs from classic MF DOOM albums such as Madvillainy, Mm… Food, Operation: Doomsday, and Vaudeville Villain!
DJ set of MF DOOM discography, collaborations and remixes by Chris Devoe
*$20 cover added to bill or Eventbrite
Nyah Cami — Kinetic Ship
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A journey through soulful Black music. Focusing on jazz, funk, soul, disco, and new jack swing. From Little Beaver to Chanté Moore, Nyah’s love of Black music and history will shine through.
Something like —
Ohio Players, Luther Vandross, Angela Bofill, Herbie Hancock
ElectroShuck – Everglades Oyster Takeover
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Join us for ElectroShuck, an Everglades Oysters takeover with oysters and cocktail specials.
Farmed within the Ten Thousand Islands in the protected waters of the
Florida Everglades, Everglades is the only “Tropical Oyster” and the
southernmost farm in the continental U.S.
The farmers at Everglades also happen to be DJs, so we’re putting them on the decks this evening:
Dude Skywalker - https://www.instagram.com/dudeskywalker_/
Hakuna - https://www.instagram.com/djhakuna/
Wilkie - https://www.instagram.com/wilkie_everglades/
No cover. Come hang. This will be a fun one!
A Love International — Juampasoul
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Transport into Brazilian and Colombian sounds, with a layover in Istanbul, Detroit, Cuba and Puerto Rico
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Cartola, Seu Jorge, Ismael Rivera, Bacará, Soda Stereo, Banda Black Rio
Live Performance – BASrelief
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BASrelief is a creative music group co-led by mandolinist Majid Araim and cellist Benjamin Shirley, with Julian Scott Bryan on percussion. The group seeks to fashion a space for the traditions of jazz, mountain music, and experimental improvisation to interact, with a focus on deep listening, dynamic energy, and collaborative composition. BASrelief released their debut self-titled album in 2019, and is thrilled to present their new CD “Given Dreams” in October of 2022.
$12 Cover
Live Jazz – Nathanael Smith Trio
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Nathanael Smith is a professional jazz pianist born in Atlanta, Georgia with a Master’s degree in Jazz Studies from Georgia State University. After graduating, he joined the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 2024 and toured nationally as well as internationally with the band through 2026. He has played performances at venues like B-Sharps Jazz Café, the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Piccolo 241 and the Velvet Note. Nathanael is now based in Atlanta performing professionally full-time.
$12 Cover. Get tickets here.
Table of Contents — Dan Polito
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Dan Polito is a versatile DJ whose stylistic range spans from dub and disco to comprehensive electronic music. His vinyl curation seamlessly bridges contemporary, forward-thinking club music, rhythm-driven jazz, and accessible, classic grooves, offering an expansive and sophisticated take on dance music.
Something like —
Palmbomen ii, King Sunny Ade, Mr. Fingers, Asha Puthli, Fit Siegel
SUMMER RESIDENCY AT WARHORSE — Chris Devoe - POP LIFE
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All vinyl DJ sets from Chris Devoe (80s Dance, Boogie, Electro, Post-Punk)
Happening every weekend from May 30 to September 15, “Summer Residency at Warhorse” is our collaborative pop up with Cey Matcha, Francisco Lora, Wrong Studio and Music Matters. Tucked into one of Goat Farm’s historic annex spaces, the Warhorse is a former coffee shop turned longtime gathering place and the perfect weekend hang.
Hours will be:
Friday & Saturday from 11 - 2 for Cey Matcha and 6 - 11 for Commune
and Sunday from 11 - 2 for Coffee and Furniture by Wrong Studio
with occasional special events outside these windows.
Please note this is NOT at Commune’s space, but at Goat Farm in West Midtown:
1200 Foster Street NW Atlanta GA 30318
Bird — Austin “The Judge” Wheeler
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Bird! Atlanta’s top jazz vinyl collectors play the best and rarest jazz records in their collections. You can even win a vintage vinyl record to take home!
All DJ proceeds donated to the Wild Nest Bird Rehab
Something like-
Miles Davis, Joe Henderson and Stanley Cowell
Jilli P
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Jillian Logan, known as Jilli P, is a Mexico City–based curator, DJ, and event producer with a deep love for R&B. Blending open-format sounds with a soulful touch, she creates intentional, feel-good experiences rooted in connection and community. She is the founder of Freek’N U, a monthly R&B party drawing a global crowd of music lovers to Mexico City.
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R&B, hip-hop, soul, house, and disco—layered with global dance sounds picked up through travel. Expect a sensual, groove-driven journey featuring artists like Kelela, Brent Faiyaz, Osunlade, Kerri Chandler, VHOOR and Patrice Rushen.
Thom Yorke’s "Eraser" 20th Anniversary — Listening Session and Artist Deep Dive
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We’re partnering with In Sheep’s Clothing and XL Recordings to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Thom Yorke’s “The Eraser” album. We’ll be listening to a fresh reissue of the album at 7pm, followed by a deep dive into the rich catalogue of Thom Yorke and Radiohead. This music has some incredible production value that really shines on a Hi-Fi system, so all you Radiohead-heads, come out!
Live Performance – Day Tripper and Welcome2DloLife
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Experience the anatomy of a beat. Crate Work strips away the digital polish to reveal the raw machinery of hip-hop production. Day Tripper (The Difference Machine) and Welcome2DloLife operate in a space of total vulnerability—no backing tracks, no safety nets, just the snap of vinyl and the precision of live sampling. This is an intentional, minimal, and gritty deep-dive into the creative process. See the music as it happens, in its most honest and unfiltered form.
*donations accepted
The Sounds of A Hundred Birds Orchestra — DJ Itoching
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DJ Itoching will be playing music by the Japanese dance music orchestra A Hundred Birds Orchestra (AHBO), formed in 1996 in Osaka Japan, alongside the Disco and House classics that inspired their sound, including many of AHBO's celebrated reinterpretations and cover versions. Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, AHBO has been a major influence on Itoching since he was 20 years old. As a longtime supporter of both the orchestra and AHB Production, he chose this theme as a way to share the richness of Japanese dance music culture with the ATL community before his return to Japan. Evoking the spirit of legendary ensembles such as Salsoul Orchestra and MFSB, this set will explore the world of orchestral dance music—uplifting, soulful, and deeply grooving. Expect an evening of soulful orchestral grooves, timeless Disco classics, and deep House influences.
Something like —
Batonga Beautiful/ A Hundred Birds Africa/ A Hundred Birds - Welcome to the Club/ A Hundred Birds 212 North 12th/ A Hundred Birds
Blondie — Tribute Set
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A mostly vinyl set of music by Blondie and Blondie related projects from the 70s and 80s. She’s the coolest.
Sample Clearance — Chris Devoe
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the obscure and dusty vinyl albums that, thanks to sampling, have become part of the quilt of modern music
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Dorothy Ashby, David Axelrod, Eugene McDaniels, Ramsey Lewis
SUMMER RESIDENCY AT WARHORSE — MEZ
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Mez is a Berlin-based DJ and radio host originally from Atlanta, and a resident at Refuge Worldwide. Her sets draw connections between Atlanta, New York, and Berlin, moving fluidly through R&B, downtempo, UK garage, and leftfield dance music.
This is part of our weekly summer series at Warhorse with DJ sets and live shows every Friday and live jazz sets every Saturday.
Please note this is NOT at Commune’s space, but at Goat Farm in West Midtown:
1200 Foster Street NW Atlanta GA 30318
No Cover.
Dyskrasia — Album release party
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Dyskrasia (of Ancient Greek lexicon for “bad-mixture”) is a post-industrial trio from Atlanta, GA. Exhibiting a fusion of anthemic pop, industrial dance, and EBM, Dyskrasia asks how we heal from imbalance of the four humors and defluence the overwrought. Dyskrasia is Gabby, Jessi, and Chuck.
Their debut album, For Humor, is available now on streaming platforms and Bandcamp, where the LP can also be purchased on vinyl. Written and produced by the band and mixed by Matt Wiener, For Humor is the first release from A Certain Fate.
Drawing from the mechanical pulse of EBM, the atmosphere of post-industrial music, and the immediacy of electronic body music, For Humor balances tension and movement in equal measure. Across eight tracks, driving rhythms, stark textures, and memorable hooks converge into a work that feels both physical and introspective.
Join us for a listening session of For Humor, followed by a DJ set from the members of Dyskrasia.
Presented by A Certain Fate.
Boogie Night — Bill Gallo
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A wide diversity of music from the late 70s to mid 80s. It primarily centers around early 80s dance oriented R&B and soul with a smooth synth-heavy bass sound, often featured on labels like Prelude and West End. However, it also includes compatible songs from the same era that could fall into the category of post punk, jazz funk, alternative, disco funk, no wave, reggae, and even gospel.
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D Train, I Level, Wynd Chyme, Chaka Khan, Heatwave
Motion Pictures— November Rose
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Motion Pictures is a music-and-film series that pairs classic international new-wave films with a live DJ set by November Rose, inviting audiences to rediscover romance and the leisure of the old world. Each evening blends music and cinema that embody timeless elegance and a touch of nostalgic mischief. Scored by jazz, jazz-house,and soulful vaporwave, the experience transforms the room into a living film—its guests the cast, dressed in sharp leisurely style inspired by 1950s–60s jazz clubs.
Well-Dressed and Dangerous. An evening of elegance, intrigue, romance, and danger inspired by two classic films. Titles revealed at the door.
Sun Shower — Krystal Visions
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City pop, world beat, dance, electronic
Something like —
Tatsuro Yamashita, Nu Genea, Reuben Vaun Smith
DJ RudeDawg — Orale! Music Crossing Borders
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Born and raised in a bilingual/bi-cultural Mexican American world, DJ Rudedawg enjoys blending Mexican cumbia with sweet Chicano, soul, funk and quebradita in his DJ sets. Orale! Music Crossing Borders is an all-vinyl DJ set paying tribute to the diverse sounds informing his repertoire, connecting communities across the U.S. and Mexico
Something like —
Sunny and the Sunliners, Kashif, XL Middleton, & Antibalas.
Bossa Nova Breeze — Helcio
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Brazilian & Latino psych, jazz, smooth bossa nova and other Brazilian vibes.
Something like —
Caetano Veloso, Seu Jorge, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrud Gilberto, Tamba Trio, Azymuth, Joao Gilberto
Moments in Love — Bryan Collins
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Romantic blissed-out electronic Pop Ambient tracks that blend the boundaries between melody, minimalism, beats and textures.
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Pop Ambient, Brian Eno, GAS, Donacha Costello, The Field, Kara lis Coverdale, Marsen Jules
Idol Night — Randy Mansour
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A dive into Randy's collection of Japanese city pop and idol records from the 80s.
Something like —
Seiko Matsuda, Momoko Kikuchi, Anri, Hitomi Tohyama
Eric Thomas Trio – Live Jazz Set
$12 Cover*
About–
Eric Thomas delivers an incomparable sound leaving crowds with only one question: “when can I hear him again?” Eric started his professional journey as a finalist in Atlanta's first Future of Jazz competition. Since then he has captivated audiences from the Atlanta Jazz Festival to the Blue Note in New York and many places in between.
Karey A. Davis is a dynamic pianist, saxophonist, and producer known for delivering electrifying performances. He has shared the stage with legends like Roy Ayers, Kirk Whalum, and Hugh Masekela and performed at premier festivals such as Montreux and North Sea Jazz. As the former music director for national recording artist Dee Lucas, his production and songwriting talents contribute to upcoming works with #1 Billboard artists like flutist Ragan Whiteside and trumpeter Lin Rountree. His versatility also extends to television, including credits on Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Comedy on Starz. Karey brings world-class musicianship and an unforgettable experience to every stage.
Steven L. Gooden, II is a vetted multi-percussionist, musical director/arranger & sound/lighting engineer. With jazz at the forefront, he explores multitudes of genres in his repertoire. He is a wealth of resources to those who love music and appreciate the arts.
*Per person cover charge added to bill
Bird — Austin “The Judge” Wheeler
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Golden Era 1950s and 60s Jazz
Something like —
Miles Davis, Gil Evans, Max Roach, Red Garland
World Upside Down— Josh Feigert
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Krautrock, acid folk and the worlds they influence
Something like —
Popol Vuh, Comus, Linda Perhaps, Brantenn Schnure
Saberico — Chef Pedro Porras
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SABERICO is a summer pop-up concept at Commune that combines elevated flavors with an approachable dining experience. Chef Pedro Porras has worked for Michelin starred restaurants throughout Europe and brings a refreshing take on traditional Spanish cuisine.
Check out the menu:
Gazpacho & Oysters
Chilled Andalusian gazpacho served with fresh oysters, cucumber mignonette, and optional caviar for an elevated luxury touch.
Melon with Jamón Ibérico
A refreshing summer pairing of sweet melon and premium Spanish Ibérico ham.
Roast Chicken Croquetas
Traditional creamy Spanish croquetas with roasted chicken, served individually for easy sharing and casual enjoyment.
Albóndigas en Pepitoria
Spanish-style meatballs in a rich saffron and almond sauce.
Patatas Bravas
Classic crispy potatoes with bold brava sauce, offering a familiar yet refined tapas staple.
Burnt Manchego Basque Cheesecake
A rich burnt-style cheesecake infused with Manchego cheese
Live Performance – Iriamu
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Iriamu is the multi-disciplined art project of Will Hamilton. In his music, Iriamu uses found sounds, everyday noises, synths, percussion, guitars, and his primary instrument, bass guitar. He melds the “noises” creating sonic soundscapes to express emotions, and tell his story. A modern day Griot.
Iriamu has shared his ideas on numerous EPs that are free form and not structured, along with four full-length albums, Toulon, a Travel Journal, The Shape of Iriamu to Come, Reflections: Pieces of a Man, and The Freak Flag Freedom Party for Exploratory Creativity & Freedom of One’s Mind. The latter serving as a springboard to a community driven, socio-political party founded by Iriamu. The FFFPpromotes community, promotion and support for all creative people.
Iriamu is the founder of the community driven, socio-political party, the Freak Flag Freedom Party for Exploratory Creativity & Freedom of One’s Mind. Iriamu is a co-curator of Monday Night Creative Music, a weekly series hosted at Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery in Atlanta, GA. Iriamu serves on advisory boards for non-profit corporations Art Span Nola, and Eyedrum art and music gallery. He is also a partner in the instrumental music festival, based in Atlanta, NoWordsATL.
*$12 cover added to bill
Space & Bass — Dj Billy
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Dub, IDM, Experimental Beats, Ambient Techno
Something like —
Skee Mask, Shed, Carl Craig, Moritz Von Oswald, Djrum