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Dark Star Brothers Band

Dark Star Brothers Band

Atlanta, GA

$500 and up

Travels up to 150 miles

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DARK STAR BROS BAND PROMO VIDEO 2024

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Dark Star Bros Live @ MadLife Woodstock

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MEN IN BLUES Live @ Zuffy's - 10/4/09

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Too Rolling Stoned Live

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Dark Star Bros - Duo type configuration for smaller gigs

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The Huge Crowd when MEN IN BLUES opened for LITTLE RIVER BAND on OCtober 5th, 2013

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Weddings and parties

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Great night at the Mable House!

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Mable House gig - huge crowd!

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great Festival at the Lake!

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MIB Opened for LITTLE RIVER BAND - October 5th, 2013

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" Good for all ages"

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" Opening for Sarah Evans"

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Always fun at NRT!

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Old Dudes Rock!

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Ian & Danny

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OLD DUDES ROCK!

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AGS Blues Challenge

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Overview

Men In Blues has transformed into The Dark Star Bros Band to bring you an even better group!
What does this mean? It means you get a much bigger and more diverse setlist!

Blues, Folk, Americana, Country, Pop & Rock infused with a generous helping of Jam Band influences and improvisational sounds
Great for any type and any size event!
2-5 members


Reviews

40 reviews

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Connor W.

November 25, 2024

Amazing band!

The band was amazing. They worked with our crazy wedding schedule with no issues. They played later than what was expected due to our reception starting late, and did not complain once! The music was amazing and the vocals were amazing. Dark Star Brothers were very professional from start to finish. The stage presence was more than we could ask for. 10/10 recommend them for any event. We will be using them again!!

Hired as: Blues Band, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Funk Band, Party Band, Rock Band, Wedding Band


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Meredith B.

January 30, 2023

BEST BAND OUT THERE!

I can’t speak highly enough about The Men in Blues! They played for an engagement party we hosted and everyone was blown away! Not only did they play great they were very professional. They showed up early to set up (and even helped us clean up around the house last minute while waiting for guests to arrive!!). Everyone begged them not to leave and they were sweet enough to stick around for over an hour longer than we had them booked for. We will ONLY use them moving forward and can’t wait for all future events to come because they 100% made the party! Ian and all band members were so sweet!!!

Hired as: Blues Band, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Funk Band, Oldies Music, Party Band, Rock Band, Wedding Band


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Lisa M.

September 25, 2020

Wonderful Band

We hired Men In Blues for our daughter's wedding and they were absolutely amazing. They were all very personable and they knew how to get the crowd involved. The set of music they played consisted of some of our very favorites. This is a group of very talented musicians and I would highly recommend them if you are seeking to have great music and fun! We'd hired them again!

Hired as: Wedding Band


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Randy S.

August 18, 2020

Awesome, engaging band

We hired Men in Blues for a Corporate event to celebrate our best and most loyal clients. These guys are not just great musicians, but they are engaging with the audience creating a wonderful atmosphere. We have been getting great feedback about our event, almost everyone comment includes how incredible the band was! Thanks for making our event such a great success!

Hired as: Blues Band, Corporate Entertainment


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Kathi B.

December 19, 2017

Terrific Band

These guys are popular seasoned musicians who have real talent. As the event planner, I was thrilled and relieved at all the compliments I received about the band. It became obvious the guests enjoyed the music since, throughout the evening, I noticed the number of people who don't usually dance were on the dance floor more than a few times. The group was prompt, professional and reasonably priced. Additionally, the music was at a sensible volume - not blasting us out of the room.

Hired as: Blues Band, Classic Rock Band, Funk Band, Party Band, R&B Group, Wedding Band

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Booking information

Price range: $500 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

" A great time will be had by all! .... We play, They Come, They stay!"
"In a sea of mediocrity, we stand out!

About

Big News!!!
Men In Blues - Voted Creative Loafing Atlanta's Reader's Choice - Best Local Blues Act 2014 & 2013
Men In Blues - Voted Creative Loafing Atlanta's Reader's Choice - Best Cover Band 2014
Men In Blues - Voted Creative Loafing Atlanta's Reader's Choice - Best Local R&b/soul Act - 2014

Men in Blues Opened for Little River Band on October 5th, 2013 in Powder Springs, GA

Men in Blues Opened for Sara Evans at Piedmont Park Dogwood Festival April 2013!

Men in Blues - Grand Finale Act for Barnesville BBQ/Blues Fest April 2013!

Men in Blues - Opened for Muddy Water's Son Big Bill Morganfield at Blue Ridge BBQ/ Blues Fest - September 2014

Men in Blues asked to open for Robert Cray & Jimmie Vaughan

Men in Blues has been entertaining around the Atlanta metro area for over 14 years to enthusiastic crowds.
Made up of 5 professional, fun loving musicians that know how to get your party jumping! When you see them perform, you'll know that the music is a passion, not a hobby.

MIB is an Atlanta wedding/party band that plays a great variety of Blues, Classic Rock, Soul, R&B, Funk, Oldies, Classic Country.

What's their specialty? Making your event even better!

Look Under "Calendar" for our upcoming shows

Ian Nathanson (Bandleader, Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitar)
Ian founded Men in Blues back in 2000, and it's been going strong ever since!Classically trained on clarinet and Soulfully trained on guitar and vocals, Ian has been into music from a young age.
His parents would play Canned Heat, John Sebastian and Beatles albums for him to listen to, and he'd pick up the recorder (remember those?) and play along.
Ian got his start as a young vocalist in Middle School when he was a member of the almost famous " band that played in the gym." That was the spark that made him want to play guitar and sing. Whilst studying clarinet around 1976, Ian picked up the guitar and started jamming with records and other musician friends.
Since he loved singing, the guitar was a perfect match for him. Ian's now been performing live shows around the Northeast and Southeast for over 25 years.
Ian is a graduate of The Crane School of Music (SunyPotsdam) and holds a K-12 Music Education degree.He currently teaches music in Cobb County Schools, and he also teaches private guitar lessons to all ages.

Neil Shupak (Harmonica, Various Percussive Sounds, Back-up Vocals)
Neil plays the Harmonica like there's no tomorrow ( which luckily there is!) and plays all types of various percussive sounds. He especially likes the Cowbell!! He's an all around great guy that loves life and music and it shows. Neil is originally from Philly and he hopes that you won't hold it against him

Ron Russell (Drums/Vocals)
Ron moved to Atlanta recently from Tampa FLA, and has played with Jimi Hendrix back in 1969, Greg Allman, Al Wilson, and still plays with Bertie Higgins ( of "Jamaica Me Crazy" and "Key Largo" fame) down in FL!

Lee Hill - Bass / Acoustic Guitar / Vocals
Lee is the newest member of Men In Blues, joining the group in 2012. He plays bass guitar but occasionally switches to rhythm and lead vocals as needed. As a teenager, Lee grew up in and around the Atlanta music scene during the late 70's and 80's, working at various guitar shops by day and playing clubs and parties by night. Over the years, Lee has performed hundreds of live shows with several hard-working bands such as Tyranny, The Boosters, Mixed Company and Loose Change. As a singer/songwriter, Lee often performs solo acoustic dates at local neighborhood venues. For the last ten years, Lee has also served as lead vocalist and lead guitarist for the Transformation Band (T4B) in west Cobb County. Lee loves and appreciates all musical genres but believes that nothing can surpass the heart and soul of classic R&B.

Lee's philosophy on playing bass: "The notes you Don't play can be just as important than the ones you do. You gotta find the groove and then lay down in it. That's where the music is."

Danny Miller (Rhythm/Lead Guitar, Vocals, Banjo, Mandolin)
Danny was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 25, 1948. He received a guitar for Christmas in 1961, and has never laid it down. He was shown his first chords by a family friend and his first song (The Wildwood Flower) by his uncle. He is mostly self-taught. A true "musical sponge," and eternal guitar student who has learned something from every guitar player he has ever met. He began performing at local talent shows and contests in 1963. He joined his first working band at age 15, and began performing all over Georgia. In 1964-66, he was a member of Ougie And The Ougots, a popular local rock band that performed all over the Southeast. The group had a record in 1966 that sold moderately. In college, he was a member of The Vagabonds, the hottest soul band in Georgia. Since then, he has been a member of many bands playing a wide variety of musical styles. He performed at dances, fraternity parties, night clubs, concerts, local television shows, weddings, fashion shows, bar-mitzvahs, recording sessions, store openings, and other assorted functions throughout high school and college. He graduated from DeKalb College in 1970. His personal playing style is a soulful blend of blues, rock, country, and jazz. His notable musical influences include Chet Atkins, James Burton, Roy Buchanan, Mike Bloomfield, Danny Gatton, Ry Cooder, B.B. King, Freddie King, Albert King, Wes Montgomery, Lonnie Mack, George Harrison, Roy Nichols, Don Rich, and Barry Bailey. He was very active as a working musician during the once great "heyday" of the Atlanta club scene from 1970-90, often playing long hours 6 or 7 nights a week.

Additional booking notes

All performance venues should have electricity nearby and if it's an outside gig, shelter should be provided for the band.

Past booked events

December 2022

23

Friday

Dark Star Brothers @ El Don Alpharetta

8:00pm - 11:00pm

17

Saturday

Dark Star Brothers @ The Fountain Acworth

8:00pm - 11:00pm

April 2022

30

Saturday

Men In Blues Band - Keheley Elementary School

6:00pm - 8:00pm

29

Friday

Men In Blues Band - Wicked Wings - Kennesaw

9:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)

22

Friday

Dark Star Bros - Center St Tavern - Acworth

8:00pm - 11:00pm

21

Thursday

Dark Star Brothers - Elevation Chophouse

6:00pm - 9:00pm

16

Saturday

Dark Star Brothers @ Peach & Porkchop Roswell

6:30pm - 9:30pm

01

Friday

Dark Star Brothers - Cultivation Brewery

6:00pm - 9:00pm

March 2022

25

Friday

Dark Star Bros - Cedarcrest Grill - Dallas

7:00pm - 11:00pm

18

Friday

Dark Star Bros - Elevation Chophouse - Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:00pm

12

Saturday

Dark Star Bros - The Fountain - Acworth

7:00pm - 10:00pm

04

Friday

Dark Star Bros - WZ Tavern - E. Cobb

7:00pm - 10:00pm

February 2022

25

Friday

Dark Star Bros - Center St Tavern - Acworth

8:00pm - 11:00pm

17

Thursday

Dark Star Bros - elevation Chopjpuse - Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:00pm

11

Friday

Dark Star Bros - NoFo Brewing - Cumming

7:00pm - 10:00pm

05

Saturday

Dark Star Bros - The Fountain - Acworth

7:00pm - 10:00pm

04

Friday

Dark Star Bros - The Box - Dallas

8:00pm - 11:00pm

January 2022

29

Saturday

MIB Full Band Guston's Woodstock

9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)

21

Friday

Dark Star Bros @ Cedercrest Grill Dallas

7:00pm - 11:00pm

20

Thursday

Dark Star Bros @ Elevation Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:00pm

14

Friday

Dark Star Bros @ Cener Street Tavern Acworth

8:00pm - 11:00pm

08

Saturday

Dark Star Bros @ NoFo Brewing

7:00pm - 10:00pm

November 2021

06

Saturday

Ian & Perry- Peach & Porkchop - Roswell

6:30pm - 9:30pm

October 2021

30

Saturday

Ian & friends - Center Street Tavern - Acworth

8:30pm - 12:30pm (Sun)

23

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Private Event - Alpharetta

6:00pm - 9:00pm

21

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo - Elevation Chophouse - Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:00pm

16

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - El Don Mexican - Alpharetta

6:30pm - 9:30pm

14

Thursday

MIB Full - Alive in Roswell - Roswell Square

5:00pm - 9:00pm

10

Sunday

MIB Band - Feather's Edge Vineyards - Ballground

2:00pm - 5:00pm

09

Saturday

MIB Full Band - Joe's Bar & Grill - Johns Creek

9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)

03

Sunday

MIB Lite Duo - Big Oak Tavern - Roswell

12:00pm - 3:00pm

September 2021

24

Friday

MIB Lite Trio - Center Street Tavern - Acworth

8:00pm - 11:00pm

17

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Old Mulehouse - Jasper

6:00pm - 9:00pm

16

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo - Elevation Chophouse - Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:00pm

11

Saturday

MIB Lite Trio - Center Street Tavern - Acworth

8:30pm - 12:30am (Sun)

03

Friday

MIB Lite - Peach & Porkchop - Roswell

6:30pm - 9:30pm

August 2021

28

Saturday

MIB Full - Abbots Bar - Johns Creek

8:00pm - 11:00pm

27

Friday

MIB Trio - Branchwater Tavern - Cumming

8:00pm - 11:00pm

21

Saturday

MIB Full - Pigs & Peaches Festival - Kennesaw

8:00pm - 10:00pm

20

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Branchwater Tavern - Cumming

8:00pm - 11:00pm

14

Saturday

MIB Full - Feather's Edge - Ballground

5:00pm - 8:00pm

13

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Horned Owl Brewing - Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:00pm

07

Saturday

MIB Full - Wild Wing - Alpharetta

9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)

July 2021

31

Saturday

MIB Full Band - Houcks - Roswell

8:00pm - 11:00pm

30

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Windward Tavern - Johns Creek

7:00pm - 10:00pm

28

Wednesday

MIB Lite Duo - Red Top Brewhouse - Acworth

7:00pm - 10:00pm

15

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo - Elevation Chophouse - Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:00pm

11

Sunday

MIB Lite Duo - Red Pepper Taqueria - Buckhead

12:00pm - 3:00pm

10

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Old Mulehouse - Jasper

6:00pm - 9:00pm

09

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Peach & Porkchop - Roswell

6:30pm - 9:00pm

June 2021

25

Friday

MIB Lite Duo @ Horned Owl Brewing Kennesaw

7:00pm - 10:00pm

19

Saturday

MIB LIte Duo @ Union Hill Grill Canton

7:00pm - 9:00pm

18

Friday

MIB Lite Duo @ Peach & Te Porkchop Roswell

6:30pm - 9:30pm

17

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo @ Elevation Chophouse Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:00pm

05

Saturday

MIB LIte Duo @ Rock Solid Brewing Ballground

5:00pm - 8:00pm

04

Friday

MIB Lite Duo @ Paradise Grill Marietta

8:00pm - 11:00pm

May 2021

29

Saturday

MIB Full Band @ Feathers Edge Vineyards Ballground

5:00pm - 8:00pm

28

Friday

MIB Lite Duo @ WZ Tavern East Cobb

7:00pm - 10:00pm

23

Sunday

MIB Full Band @ Houcks Grill

6:00pm - 9:00pm

22

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo @ Three Strands Vineyards

2:00pm - 5:00pm

21

Friday

MIB Lite Duo @ Union Hill Grill

7:00pm - 9:00pm

20

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo @ Elevation

6:00pm - 9:00pm

08

Saturday

MIB LIte Duo @ Center Street Tavern

8:30pm - 11:30pm

07

Friday

MIB Lite Duo @ Drowned Valley Brewing

7:00pm - 10:00pm

02

Sunday

MIB Lite Duo @ Madlife Sound & Stage

6:00pm - 9:00pm

01

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo @ Old Mulehouse

6:00pm - 9:00pm

April 2021

30

Friday

MIB Lite @ Hawg Ale Smokehouse

8:00pm - 11:00pm

21

Wednesday

MIB Lite Duo @ Red Top Brewing

7:00pm - 10:00pm

18

Sunday

MIB Lite Duo @ Qualusi Vineyards

2:00pm - 5:00pm

16

Friday

MIB Lite Duo @ Paradise Grill

7:00pm - 10:00pm

15

Thursday

MIB Lite @ elevation Chophouse

6:00pm - 9:00pm

10

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo @ Union Hill Grill

7:00pm - 9:00pm

02

Friday

MIB Lite Duo @ Hawg & Ale Smokehouse

7:00pm - 10:00pm

March 2021

19

Friday

MIB Lite Duo @ Horned Owl Brewing

6:00pm - 9:00pm

18

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo @ Elevation Chophouse

6:00pm - 9:00pm

14

Sunday

MIB Lite Duo @ Feathers Edge Vineyard

2:00pm - 5:00pm

13

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo @ Rosk Solid Brewing

6:00pm - 9:00pm

12

Friday

MIB Full Band @ Joes Sports Bar

8:30pm - 11:30pm

05

Friday

MIB Lite Duo @ Hag & Ale Smokehouse

8:00pm - 11:00pm

February 2021

27

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo @ Center Street Tavern

8:30pm - 11:30pm

26

Friday

MIB Lite Duo @ Paradise Grill

7:00pm - 10:00pm

18

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo @ Elevation Chophouse

6:00pm - 9:00pm

06

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo @ Joes Sports Bar

8:30pm - 11:30pm

January 2021

30

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo @ Paintyed Horse Winery

6:00pm - 9:00pm

23

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo @ El Don Mexican Grill

6:30pm - 9:30pm

22

Friday

MIB Lite Duo @ Red Top Brewing

7:00pm - 10:00pm

21

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo @ Elevation Chophouse

6:00pm - 9:00pm

09

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo @ Drowned Valley Brewing

6:30pm - 9:30pm

08

Friday

MIB Lite Duo @ Paradise Grill

7:00pm - 10:00pm

December 2020

18

Friday

Ian & Perry ( MIB Lite) - El Don - Alpharetta

6:30pm - 9:30pm

11

Friday

Ian & Perry (MIB Lite) - Center St - Acworth

8:00pm - 11:00pm

November 2020

21

Saturday

Ian & Perry - Bayou'Q - Canton Street - Roswell

5:00pm - 8:00pm

20

Friday

Ian & Perry - El Don Mesican Grill - Alpharetta

6:30pm - 9:30pm

19

Thursday

Ian & Perry - Elevation Chophouse - Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:00pm

14

Saturday

MIB Full Band - Center Street - Acworth

8:00pm - 11:00pm

October 2020

31

Saturday

MIB Band - Feather's Edge Vineyard Ball Ground

5:00pm - 8:00pm

30

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - El Don Mexican Grill Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

24

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Drowned Valley Brewing Cartersville

6:00pm - 9:00pm

23

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Hawg & Ale Smokehouse - Marietta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

16

Friday

MIB Lite Duo -Red Top Brewhouse - Acworth

7:00pm - 10:00pm

15

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo - Elevation Chophouse Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:30pm

08

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo - Hawg & Ale Smokehouse - Marietta

6:00pm - 8:00pm

September 2020

26

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Center Street Tavern Acworth

8:00pm - 11:00pm

25

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - El Don Mexican Grill Alpharetta

6:30pm - 9:30pm

20

Sunday

MIB Lite Duo - East Cobb Park

4:00pm - 6:00pm

19

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Peach & The Pork Chop Roswell

6:30pm - 9:30pm

18

Friday

MIB Full Band - Wedding

6:00pm - 10:00pm

17

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo - Elevation Chophouse Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:30pm

12

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Qualusi VIneyards Acworth

2:00pm - 6:00pm

August 2020

21

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - El Don Mexican Grill Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

16

Sunday

MIB Lite Duo - Feather's Edge Vineyards BallGround

2:00pm - 5:00pm

15

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - I Love NY Pizza Jasper

7:00pm - 10:00pm

14

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Peach & The Pork Chop Roswell

7:00pm - 10:00pm

13

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo - Elevation Chophouse Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:30pm

09

Sunday

MIB Full Band - Roccos Pub Jasper

2:00pm - 5:00pm

08

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Drowned Valley Brewing Cartersville

6:00pm - 9:00pm

July 2020

24

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - El Don Mexican Grill Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

16

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo - Elevation Chophouse Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:30pm

09

Thursday

MIB Lite Duo - Elevation Chophouse Kennesaw

6:00pm - 9:30pm

03

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Private Event

5:00pm - 8:00pm

June 2020

26

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Grazing Here- Peachtree City

8:00pm - 11:00pm

20

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Center Street Tavern Acworth

8:00pm - 11:00pm

19

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - El Don Mexican Grill Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

13

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Qualusi VIneyards Acworth

2:00pm - 5:00pm

May 2020

23

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Feather's Edge Vineyards BallGround

2:00pm - 5:00pm

March 2020

13

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Center Street Tavern Acworth

8:00pm - 11:00pm

07

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Feather's Edge Vineyards BallGround

2:00pm - 5:00pm

06

Friday

MIB Full Band - El Don Mexican Grill

7:00pm - 10:00pm

February 2020

28

Friday

MIB Lite Duo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

15

Saturday

MIB Band - Center St Tavern - Acworth

8:30pm - 12:30am (Sun)

14

Friday

MIB Band - Grazing Here - Peachtree City

9:00pm - 12:30am (Sat)

08

Saturday

MIB Band - UMC Church Dinner/Dance

7:00pm - 10:00pm

07

Friday

MIB Acoustic Duo - St Angelo's Pizza -Vinings

7:00pm - 10:00pm

January 2020

31

Friday

Private Event - Griffin GA

6:30pm - 8:30pm

17

Friday

MIB Acoustic Duo - Windward Tavern Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

December 2019

21

Saturday

MIB Band - Farm to Fork Ringold

8:00pm - 11:00pm

20

Friday

MIB Band - El Don Mexican Grill Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

14

Saturday

MIB Band - Center Street Tavern Acworth

8:30pm - 12:30am (Sun)

13

Friday

MIB Acoustic - St Angelo's Pizza Emerson

6:30pm - 9:30pm

07

Saturday

Ian & Joey Acoustic - Peach & Porkchop Roswell

7:30pm - 10:30pm

October 2019

25

Friday

MIB Band - Keheley Fall Festival

6:15pm - 8:30pm

19

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Feather's Edge

1:00pm - 4:00pm

17

Thursday

MIB Band - Alive In Roswell - City Hall

5:30pm - 7:30pm

11

Friday

MIB Band - El Don Mexican Grill - Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

September 2019

29

Sunday

MIB Lite Duo - East Cobb Park

4:00pm - 6:00pm

27

Friday

MIB Band - Glover Park Friday Concert Series

8:00pm - 10:00pm

21

Saturday

MIB Band - Blue Ridge Blues Festival

4:00pm - 5:30pm

20

Friday

MIB Acoustic Duo - St. Angelo's Pizza Vinings

6:30pm - 9:30pm

16

Monday

MIB BAnd - Summit Racing - McDonough

6:00pm - 8:00pm

14

Saturday

MIB Band - Center St. Tavern - Acworth

8:30pm - 12:30pm (Sun)

06

Friday

MIB Band - Gaslight Bar - Roswell

8:00pm - 11:00pm

August 2019

31

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Feather's Edge winery - Ballground

1:00pm - 4:00pm

24

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Windward Tavern - Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

23

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - St Angelo's Pizza - Vinings

6:30pm - 9:30pm

16

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Peach & The Porkchop - Roswell

6:30pm - 9:30pm

09

Friday

MIB Band - El Don Mexican Grill - Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

02

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Center St Tavern - Acworth

8:00pm - 11:00pm

July 2019

27

Saturday

Band - Center St Tavern - Acworth

8:30pm - 12:30am (Sun)

26

Friday

Friday Food Truck - Riverside Pavilion Roswell

6:30pm - 9:00pm

20

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Feather's Edge - Ballground

1:00pm - 4:00pm

19

Friday

Bent Tree Event

6:00pm - 10:00pm

13

Saturday

Laseter Tavern 30th Anniversary - Smyrna

6:00pm - 10:00pm

12

Friday

MIB LIte Duo - Donkey's Bar & Grill -Sandy Springs

7:00pm - 10:00pm

June 2019

28

Friday

Gaslight Bar - Historic Roswell

8:30pm - 11:00pm

23

Sunday

MIB Lite Duo -

2:00pm - 6:00pm

21

Friday

El Don Mexican Grill - Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

20

Thursday

MIB Acoustic - GC BBQ PIG Roast - Roswell

5:30pm - 8:30pm

14

Friday

MIB Acoustic - St Angelo's Pizza - Vinings

6:30pm - 9:30pm

07

Friday

MIB Acoustic - St Angelo's Pizza - Emerson

7:00pm - 10:00pm

01

Saturday

Young Harris Seafood Festival

2:00pm - 3:30pm

May 2019

31

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Peach & Porkchop - Roswell

6:30pm - 9:30pm

25

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Feathers Edge Vineyard-Ball Ground

2:00pm - 5:00pm

24

Friday

MIB Acoustic Duo - Center Street Tavern - Acworth

8:00pm - 11:00pm

18

Saturday

Gibbs Gardens Twi-lite Concert - Ballground

6:00pm - 9:00pm

17

Friday

Gaslight Bar - Roswell

8:30pm - 11:00pm

11

Saturday

Grazing Here - Peachtree City

9:00pm - 12:30am (Sun)

10

Friday

El Don Mexican Grill - Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

04

Saturday

BMW Rally Event - Hiawassee GA

6:00pm - 9:00pm

03

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Keegans Woodstock

8:00pm - 11:30pm

April 2019

28

Sunday

Taste Of Marietta - East Park Square MBA Stage

1:00pm - 3:00pm

27

Saturday

Private Event - West Forsyth Athletics Gala

7:00pm - 11:00pm

26

Friday

El Don Mexican Grill - Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

20

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - Fainting Goat Winery Jasper

1:30pm - 5:30pm

18

Thursday

Alive in Roswell Festival - Roswell Square

5:30pm - 8:30pm

13

Saturday

Gaslight Bar - Roswell GA

8:30pm - 11:00pm

March 2019

29

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - Peach & Porkchop - Roswell

7:00pm - 10:00pm

23

Saturday

Gas Light Bar - Historic Roswell GA

9:00pm - 11:00pm

22

Friday

El Don Mexican Grill - Alpharetta GA

7:00pm - 10:00pm

17

Sunday

MIB Band - The River Club - Suwannee

2:00pm - 5:00pm

15

Friday

MIB Acoustic - St Angelo's Pizza - Vinings

6:30pm - 9:30pm

01

Friday

MIB Acoustic Duo - St Angelo's Pizza -Emerson GA

7:00pm - 10:00pm

February 2019

23

Saturday

Grazing Here - Peachtree City

9:00pm - 12:30pm (Sun)

16

Saturday

UMC Marietta - Valentines Dance

7:00pm - 9:00pm

08

Friday

Gaslight Bar - Roswell

9:00pm - 11:00pm

02

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - El Don Mexican Grill - Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

January 2019

25

Friday

MIB Lite Acoustic - Emerson GA ( Lakepoint)

7:00pm - 10:00pm

18

Friday

MIB Lite Duo - St. Angelo's Pizza - Vinings

6:30pm - 9:30pm

12

Saturday

MIB Band - Center St Tavern - Acworth

8:30pm - 12:30am (Sun)

11

Friday

MIB Lite Trio - Donkey's Mexican - Sandy Springs

7:00pm - 10:00pm

05

Saturday

MIB Lite Duo - El Don Mexican Grill - Alpharetta

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Team

Ian Nathanson Bandleader, Rhythm/Lead Guitar, Vocals
Neil Shupak Harmonica deluxe, Various percussive sounds ( More Cowbell!), and Vocals
Ron Russell Drums/Vocals
Danny Miller Rhythm/Lead Guitar, Banjo, mandolin, Vocals
Lee Hill Bass Guitar/Acoustic Guitar/Vocals

Set list

Aiko, Aiko - Traditional
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Ain't To Proud To Beg - Otis Redding
Another Brick In The Wall - Pink Floyd
Baby What You Want Me to do - Jimmy Reed
Big Boss Man - Jimmy Reed
Black Magic Woman - Santana
Blow Wind Blow - Muddy Waters
Breezin' - George Benson
Brick House - Commodores
Bright Lights, Big City - Jimmy Reed
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Built For Comfort - Howlin'' Wolf
C.C. Rider - Traditional
C.O.D - Albert King
Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Deep Elem Blues - Traditional ( Blackberry Smoke)
Every Day I Have The Blues - BB King
Evil Ways - Santana
Family Tradition - Hank WIlliams Jr
Fire on the Mountain - Grateful Dead
For What It's Worth - Buffalo Springfield
Forever Young - Bob Dylan
Franklin's Tower - Grateful Dead
Fishin' Blues - Taj Mahal
Friend Of The Devil - Grateful Dead
Further On Up The Road - Eric Clapton
Going Down the Road Feeling Bad - Traditional
Hard To Handle - Bobby Blue Bland/Black Crowes/Grateful Dead
Hey Bartender - Blues Brothers
High Heel Sneakers - Jimmy Reed
Honky Tonk Woman - Rolling Stones
How Long ( Has This Been Going On) - Ace
Hound Dog - Big Mama Thornton/Elvis Presley
House of the Rising Sun - Animals
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I Shot The Sheriff - Bob Marley/Eric Clapton
I'm Free - Rolling Stones
Joker - Steve Miller
Johnny B. Good - Chuck Berry
Jumping Jack Flash - Rolling Stones
Knock on Wood - Wilson Pickett
Knocking on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
Let the Good Times Roll - BB King
Loving Arms - Dobie Gray
Mary Had a Little Lamb - Stevie Ray Vaughn
Me & My Woman - Albert Collins
Midnight Hour - Wilson Picket
Mind Your Own Business - Hank Williams
Move It On Over - George Thorogood
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
My Girl - Temptations
New Minglewood Blues - Grateful Dead
Next Time You See Me - Elmore James
Not Fade Away - Buddy Holly
Pink Cadillac - Bruce Springsteen
Rainy Night in Georgia - Brooke Benton
Red House - Jimi Hendrix
Red Rooster - Howlin'' Wolf
Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
Rock Me Baby - BB King
Shake Your Money Maker - George Thorogood
Shake, Rattle & Roll - Jerry Lee Lewis
Sitting On Top Of the World - Eric Clapton
Sleepwalk- Santo & Johnny
Some Kind Of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Statesboro Blues - Allman Brothers
Stormy Monday - Bobby Blue Bland
Sweet Home Alabam
Summertime - Ray Charles
Suzie Q - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sympathy For The Devil - Rolling Stones
T- Bone Shuffle - T-Bone Walker
Tell It Like It Is - Neville Brothers
Tennessee Whiskey - George Strait
Tequila - Shams
That's How Strong My Love Is - Otis Redding
Thrill Is Gone - BB King
Too Late To Turn Back Now - Cornelius Bros
Tube Snake Boogie - ZZ Top
Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
Turn On Your love Light - Bobby Blue Bland
Werewolves Of London - Warren Zevon
West LA Fade Away - Grateful Dead
Whipping Post - Allman Brothers
Wild Horses - Rolling Stones
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
Women Are Smarter - Harry Belafonte
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Wrap It Up - Fabulous Thunderbirds
You Can't Always Get What You Want - Rolling Stones
You Can't Spend What You Ain't Got - Muddy Waters
You Gotta' Sing When the Spirit Says Sing - Traditional
You Win Again - Hank Williams

More songs being added weekly...........

Influences and inspiration

Too many to list....

Setup requirements

Shelter/COver for Outside gigs - Especially in extreme sun or chance of Rain

Testimonials

"Men in Blues" were fantastic at a surprise Bday party given for me. I'm an old rocker & Bluesman & these guys played all my favorites & great party/dancing music. It was indeed a pleasure to sit in with them on a tune. The band was very tight & had great tone. They blew the whole crowd away with the Pink Floyd song "Comfortably Numb". The party is one of the most memorable moments of my 60 years & "Men in Blues" was certainly a big part of it. I've seen them since at Nick's Place in Marietta & listen to their music on CDs. I will be taking friends to see them & letting people know what a great band we have right here in ATL. Keep on Rocking "Men in Blues"!

– Don - Birthday Party - 3/22/08

I hired Men In Blues for my wedding reception and my experiences with them were all positive. Correspondence with the band leading up to the event was efficient and hassle-free. Above all, the talent these guys have is STELLAR. They really know how to gauge where the crowd is and how to get a party started! I would give my highest recommendation of Men In Blues to anyone planning an event and in need of entertainment. My family can't wait until our next party so we can have these guys back for live entertainment! Thanks MIB...

– Jessica R. - Wedding Reception - 6/6/09

The music was great! Ian was very easy to work with. The band interacted well with the crowd and got everyone dancing all night. I would use them again for future events.

– Meredith Davidenko - May 24, 2008

Fantastic job all around by the group MEN IN BLUES. We had people coming up to us all night long complimenting us on our band choice. People were wondering where we found this great band! Thanks MEN IN BLUES.....you guys were great!

– Susan Hudgins Wedding Reception

MEN IN BLUES Played for my 50th Birthday party, and it was a very enjoyable night. My guests were commenting on the quality of the band and how much they liked them. Thanks MIB!!

– Chris - Marietta, GA - January 19th, 2008

Great Job playing at our Holiday party....all I heard was compliments regarding your show! Thanks again!!

– Julie Stepanek - ECI MGT

We hired MEN IN BLUES, based on someone else's suggestion, and it turned out to be a great choice! THey learned special requests that we wanted, and demonstrated true professionalism during the wedding reception. The wedding reception was held @ Windermere Golf Resort on October 13th, and everybody loved them! I highly recommend this group!!

– Katie Roche & Jon Huff's Wedding reception

At the Grant Park neighborhood's 34th annual Moth Ball - Men In Blues ROCKED THE HOUSE!!! They had folks from 20 - 70 up and dancing all night. So many people came up to me and said "These guys are great!" They we're a delight to work with and probably would have played all night. They have my highest recommendation for making the party fun and funky for all. MEN IN BLUES - OLD DUDES DEFINITELY ROCK!

– Allen Hoss

MEN IN BLUES did a great job at our wedding reception. We love their attitude and professionalism. They even helped with our ceremony music. All of our guests were quite pleased and everyone had a lot of fun!! Thanks guys!!!!

– Starlene Black Wedding - July 28, 2007

MEN IN BLUES did a great job playing for a large wedding party here on June 2nd. I look forward to hearing them again in the future!

– Shane

What I want to know is what are these guys doing playing clubs? They are professionals all the way! DOn't miss you chance to see them at Olde Towne Bistro. They will be playing here once a month until further notice.

– Olde Towne Bistro

We were totally happy with the way MEN IN BLUES entertained our guests at our wedding reception. The music was top notch, and what we really liked is that the band could please all ages, from kids to the senior crowd. THanks again for the great time!

– Coleman/Prince Wedding Reception

Don and I were very happy with MEN IN BLUES' entertainment for our wedding reception! They played all sorts of great music for us and our guests. We got many compliments on our band selection....everyone was wondering where we found them! Thanks again MEN IN BLUES for your professionalism and musical abilities.

– Sharek/Mayer Wedding

Thank you so much MEN IN BLUES for helping to make our wedding reception so fun. All of our guests loved your music, and we're sure that you'll get some calls about entertaining in the future. We really appreciated that you learned some special songs for us, and of course how well you played them!

– Dooley/Edwards wedding reception

MEN IN BLUES is a professional group of musicians that is very popular with many residents of Roswell. They are excelent at what they do! This is their second year of entertaining for the City of Roswell's " Alive after 5" monthly celebration. We're planning on having them back for 2008.

– Morgan Timmis

"I was very impressed with the band MEN IN BLUES. They played well and most importantly, they were able to play quietly with dynamic control. Their song selections were fantastic too! MEN IN BLUES is on my top list for referrals, and I will be recommending them on a regular basis should anyone ask for a great band!"

– Sunny Bailey, Facility / Special Events Manager - Naylor Hall

MEN IN BLUES played at our 2007 SPIdynamics office kick-off party which was held at the Dunwoody Country Club this past January. They are a fantastic group that can please everyone, since they play such a nice variety of material. Everyone was talking about how excellent the band was, and we will have them again for another gathering!

– Brian Cohen, CEO - SPIdynamics

We had MEN IN BLUES play at our son's Bar Mitzvah and it was a great time for the whole family. The celebration was held at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell, and all of our relatives spoke very highly of the band. Ian Nathanson and his group are professionals that knows how to direct the party! Thanks again!

– Chana Offsey, Proud Parent

MEN IN BLUES has been playing here once a month for about 5 years. They are a consistently excellent band that keeps the crowd coming month after month, year after year! This band is a winner for any type of social gathering, including weddings, parties etc.

– One Star Ranch

MEN IN BLUES has been playing at the Taste of Marietta for the last 5 years to crowds of over 50,000 people. Everyone loves this band, and I've already hired them for Spring of 2008. Just a great bunch of guys that really enjoy the music they create!

– Maryclaire Andres - Taste of Marietta Coordinator

MEN IN BLUES played for our Junior/Senior Prom at the Biltmore Hotel in Atlanta. All of the people that attended the prom enjoyed their music and they kept us dancing all night long! Thanks again MEN IN BLUES!

– Abby Upshaw, Student Body President - Whitfield Academy

Outstanding job was done by the band MEN IN BLUES. They exceeded our expectations, and I will gladly reccomend them to anyone who loves great music and cool guys!

– Clower/McPhereson Wedding Reception - March 10, 2007

Fantastic music and terrific people to deal with. Everyone had a blast and we were totally satisfied!

– Bradshaw Farms Mardi Gras Party - February 24, 2007

I can't even tell you what a great job MEN IN BLUES did for our wedding reception. They sounded so good and all of our guests were complimenting us ( and them) for the great choice of band and music. Highly reccomended!!

– Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Summi

This band is tight, and the patrons totally enjoy themselves when MEN IN BLUES plays here!

– Crabapple Tavern

One of the best bands that we've had at our bar! They know how to please the crowd and everyone was dancing. What a party scene! They were the hot topic at one of our Manager's meetings recently.

– Atkin's Park