Northside Tavern. 1058 Howell Mill Road. Tel: 404-874-8745. [Look to the right as you walk into the Northside Tavern and the history of the Atlanta blues looks back at you. As soon as you walk in you realize you've entered another place and time, a place where music is the connection, a place which has gone through many changes over the years, but has found it's true home, the home of the Blues.]

10 High Club. Dark Horse Tavern. 816 N. Highland Ave. Tel: 404/873-3607.

MARIETTA

Darwin's. 1598 Roswell Rd. Tel: (770) 578-6872 [A leap above the ordinary. Darwin's features premium national talent, gifted writers, unique acts and always superlative performances.Six years in the making, Darwin's has become a destination for some of the best musicians in the world. A nationally recognized blues, rock and roots music room, comparable with legendary music rooms across the country.]

SAVANNAH

Savannah Blues Bar.126 W. St. Julian St. Tel: 912-232-7002. [contact: Heidi Chauhan. Savannah Blues is a known staple for locals and visitors to Savannah looking for good entertainment served up in a high energy, friendly southern bar. Located in the heart of the historic district in famous City Market it is the perfect location to get away from the heat and cool off with some smoking blues. The club recently underwent some major renovations in the beginning of the year offering a new bar with plenty of seats for everyone. The music direction has also changed a bit. Now the club event bookers are more open with different genres of music, but focusing on the local talent. The southeast has thousands outstanding musicians and bands that need a venue to play to have their music heard. Savannah Blues is the place for that!

ST. SIMONS ISLAND

Rafters Blues & Raw Bar. 315-1/2 Mallery Street St. Simons Island

WINDER

Chip's Bar and Grill. 655 Patrick Mill RD SW. Tel: 770-307-2840 Fax: 770-307-2295.