AMG Weekend Picks: David Berkelely, Evanescence, Tab Benoit and More!

Happy gloomy Thursday afternoon people! We’re dipping in and out of this chilly weather, but it looks like we’ll have plenty of corkers to keep us out and about, and toasty all the while. It’s a slow-but-sure build up back to the usually packed weekends, and as we look to spring (check out all those on sales below!), we’ll be needing a few easy-going couple of weekends. So get yourself out there and get practicing for an epic year of shows, festivals, parties and more!

Thursday, January 12 — David Berkeley at Eddie’s Attic

An Atlanta favorite, despite being all the way in California, author and singer-songwriter David Berkeley returns to Eddie’s Attic with his many talents. Danny Brewer and Will Robertson open.

Friday, January 13 — Sealions at The EARL

Local indie electro, dance-to-your-rock group Sealions headline on Friday night with Black Lodge and Factory opening.

Saturday, January 14 — Ocha La Rocha at Vinyl

The Mastersons (a duo featuring members who have played with from The Steve Earle Band and Son Volt, amongst a slew of others) open for locally-brewed rockers Ocha La Rocha.

Saturday, January 14 — Evanescence at The Tabernacle

Despite a ton of line-up changes, dark and stormy rockers Evanescence are bigger and stronger than ever. They return for an epic show at The Tabernacle on Saturday night.

Saturday, January 14 — Givers at Masquerade

Utterly charming indie poppers Givers will cure those winter blues for you in an instant. If you haven’t checked them out before, go be lifted on Saturday night. If you have seen them before, then we know you’re already planning on being there,

Saturday, January 14 — Modern Skirts and The District Attorneys at The EARL

Athens’ indie-poppers-turned-quirky-chamber-electro-officionados continue to wow and grow, while hard-working southern rockers The District Attorneys win over a loyal fanbase across the city.

Sunday, January 15 and Monday, January 16 — Tab Benoit at Smith’s Olde Bar

Louisiana’s favorite rootsman plays two shows at Smith’s Olde Bar to ease you back into the work week.

On Sales:

The Polyphonic Spree at Center Stage, February 10 – on sale Friday, January 13

Diana Ross at The Fox Theatre, March 1 – on sale Friday, January 13

Jane’s Addiction at The Tabernacle, March 13 – on sale Saturday, January 14

Trevor Hall at Masquerade, March 16 – on sale Friday, January 13

Thomas Dolby at The Loft, March 20 – on sale Friday, January 13

Nneka at Vinyl, March 31 – on sale Friday, January 13

Kimya Dawson at The Five Spot, April 1 – on sale Friday, January 13

Snow Patrol, Ed Sheeran at The Tabernacle, April 2 – on sale Friday, January 13

Rise Against at Masquerade, May 1 – on sale Friday, January 13