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Blind Willie’s Bar is still singing the blues at 40
Blind Willie's, named for the late Georgia blues great Blind Willie McTell, has been an enduring fixture of Atlanta’s music scene for the past 40 years. It's survived this long thanks to a devoted community of staff and longtime patrons. We asked a few of them to share their favorite memories of the club.
15. Blind Willie’s
The late-night denizens of Virginia-Highland (college kids in oxford shirts, midnight joggers, Audi drivers) would be unfamiliar to this place’s namesake. But the spirit of Blind Willie McTell remains alive and well behind these brick walls.
Relish the blues at Blind Willie’s and Northside Tavern
Though Blind Willie’s has a Cajun feel and Northside Tavern has more of a roadhouse vibe, these two mainstays have a lot in common. Small, dark, and loud, these blues bars that are full of character—and interesting characters.
7. Feel the blues at Blind Willie’s
Atlanta’s venerable blues joint is named for one legend (Blind Willie McTell) and is the best place to see another: Francine Reed, whose soulful voice, feisty wisecracks, and dance-inducing songs mesh perfectly with the intimate dive bar’s New Orleans–inspired atmosphere.
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