Park Bench starts weekly open Blues jam with host Nick Edelstein
One of Atlanta’s oldest bars, the Park Bench, is opening its doors to the Blues community with a weekly Wednesday night “open Blues jam” hosted by Nick Edelstein. Nick, whose band has opened for legendary Danny “Mudcat” Dudeck and Francine Reed, has many accolades under his belt including endorsements from Holland Guitars and Kampgrounds Of America. Previously Nick was endorsed by First Act Guitars, but he dropped them in favor of Holland’s ”superior tone, 100% customization, and attention to detail – like hand-wound pickups made to pre-CBS Fender specs!”
Nick is extremely excited about hosting the jam. “I used to attend all the jams around Atlanta when I was growing up – it was a type of coming-of-age. Honing chops, networking with local pros, amateurs and fans alike – everyone benefits at a jam. Plus more stage time equals better performer. Sometimes entire bands will show up to try their new songs out on a live audience.”
Park Bench, one of the last remnants of the original Buckhead bar scene, is the perfect place for a Blues jam: The stage is roomy yet not excessively large – it has a warm, cozy feel. There’s a smaller room adjacent to the main area, for fans who need a slightly quieter place to network and mingle. It’s easy to find, on a well-lit street at a major intersection. And perhaps the most important aspect – it has “vibe” thanks to its long history in the Atlanta music scene. THOUSANDS of notable artists – from Angie Aparo to Zac Brown – have graced the Park Bench stage. Now it’s your turn.
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