Blind Willie's
Atlanta, GA 30306
Phone: (404) 873-2583
- Cross Street:
- Greenwood Avenue NE
- Best of Citysearch:
- Blues Club 2007, Blues Club 2006, Blues Club 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 7pm-1am
Message from Blind Willie's
It Ain't Easy Bein' Sleazy!
- Blues
- Booze
- Cajun Food
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Editorial Review for Blind Willie's – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
A dark corner space in the typically yuppie Virginia-Highland area, Blind Willie's is Atlanta's best bet for live blues. Seven nights a week, the club is full of a diverse group of blues fans eager to hear the sounds of revered local acts like Francine Reed, Lotsa Poppa and House Rocker Johnson. Dark mood lighting and posters of old bluesmen on the walls set the tone. A friendly waitstaff serves Cajun-tinged bar food to complement weak beer and hard liquor.
The Draw
The attraction is the blues, pure and simple. Expect to see mainstream dabblers and hard-core blues devotees rubbing elbows and singing along to "Ain't Misbehavin'" at the tables in front of the stage. Named after legendary Georgia bluesman Blind Willie McTell, this club pays tribute to its namesake by featuring the best live blues acts in town.
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Insider Tips
ParkingNearby lots on weekends can cost as much as $10. Find a spot on surrounding streets. Greenwood Avenue, Drewry Street and Briarcliff Place are your best bets.
When to GoWeekends get cramped, so arrive around 9:30pm to get a good spot in front of the stage. Better yet, go early in the week for a relatively mellow night.
User Reviews for Blind Willie's
01/27/2008 Posted by bayoux504
OMG had sooo much fun we didn't want to leave! Yes, the place fills up quickly and is stuffed to capacity, but the music is amazing. Not to mention the staff at the bar was excellent and lightning fast!!! I am from New Orleans and it felt like home. The staff there treat you like family! I just hate I didn't get a chance to taste the food, but the drinks were on point. This is my new spot!!!
Pros: overall atmosphere
Cons: gotta get there early, i.e. by 9:30 or you WILL NOT get in
12/23/2007 Posted by smokemifyagotum
What a good place to hear the Blues and have some fun. Great house band with national acts. We have been there several times and have never been disappointed. It does get a little crowded, and the dance floor is an 8' area in front of the stage or wherever you happen to be standing at the time. Get there around 9 o'clock to get a good seat. I don't think you will be disappointed.
Pros: Lead guitar player of the Shadows plays some "mean" blues
Cons: A little smokey at times
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