AMG Weekend Picks 6/13-6/15: Father’s Day Weekend Edition

LOVE CANON

Friday June 13th

Love Canon @ Eddie’s Attic

Sprouting from the fertile musical foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville, Virginia’s LOVE CANON is not your typical bluegrass band. The musicians, led by guitar pioneer Jesse Harper, are all seasoned, virtuoso string players fused together by the stage to become one—the 80’s hits machine LOVE CANON. With a rental van and a truckers atlas, LOVE CANON has been touring the mid-Atlantic since 2010, evermore increasing their fan-base and interest in their music with every stop.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Table seats are $18.75 and must be purchased in multiples of 4. Doors open at 6pm. Online and phone sales close at 5pm on the day of the show.

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W.A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni @ The Balzer Theater at Herren’s

Mozart’s enduring tale of the enigmatic womanizer, his partner in crime and his many conquests comes to life. Is he the chaser or the chased? Will he ever find true satisfaction or contentment? Is his redemption possible or is he forever damned? Rich with elegant arias and beautiful ensembles, this story tells of the Italian Don Juan and the characters who force him to face what he has become.

General Admission is $20, $10 students with ID. Starts at 7:30pm. Online and phone sales close at 4pm.

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Damon Albarn in Egyptian Ballroom @ Fox Theatre

Damon Albarn is one well rounded guy. He is an English singer, songwriter, producer and composer.

Starts at 8pm. Tickets are $51.

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 The Quaildogs/ Sumilan w/ The Affenders

Focused on playing hard and writing unique but familiar songs, the members of Atlanta-based The Quaildogs put their all into making sure that anyone who hears their music – live or recorded – is left with a good feeling. With their folk-rock tunes and laid-back-yet-lively sound, The Quaildogs are happy to spend the night with you, and will even cook you breakfast in the morning.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of show. Online and phone sales close at 2pm day of show. Show starts at 8pm.

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MODOC w/ Kick the Robot @ Vinyl

In the midst of a full-on rock revival, Nashville, Tennessee’s MODOC has established itself as one of the most irresistibly and undeniably fearless new acts to emerge from Music City, USA. Also appearing: Forje.

Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 day of show. Doors open at 8pm, show stars at 9pm.  Online and phone sales close at 6pm day of show.

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Adron w/ The Shadowboxers @ The EARL

Adron, named Best Songwriter of 2012 by Atlanta’s Creative Loafing, is rapidly being recognized as one of the most uniquely gifted songwriters and vocalists of this generation. Her music seamlessly blends Classical harmony with the playfulness of ‘60s Brazilian Tropicàlia. With her own 4-piece band she tours the eastern and southern regions of the US.

Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 on the day of the show. Doors open at 9pm. Online and phone sales close at 6pm day of show.

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Jeremy Messersmith w/ special guest, Big Scary @ Eddie’s Attic

Tickets are $12 in advance, $16 at the door. Table seats are $15 and must be purchased in multiples of 4. Show starts at 9:30 pm. Online and phone sales close at 5pm day of show.

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Saturday June 14th

Tunes from the Tombs with Shawn Mullins @ Historic Oakland Cemetery

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12.  Doors open at 1pm, close at 8pm. Online and phone sales close at 12pm day of show.

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Marty Brown @ Smith’s Olde Bar

Marty Brown was born in Maceo, Kentucky. He started playing guitar and writing songs at the age of twelve, and he started entering local talent shows at sixteen. Throughout his teens he worked in the tobacco fields of Kentucky often playing his guitar during lunch hours under the shade of a nearby tree. Eventually Marty made his way to Nashville, Tennessee and met with legendary record producer Tony Brown who signed him to a record deal at MCA Records.

Tickets are $10. Show starts at 6pm. Online and phone sales close at 2pm day of show.

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Atlanta Smooth Music Festival Concerts: Jeff Sparks @ Murray Arts Center at Mount Paran Christian School

The Atlanta area’s only all day outdoor smooth jazz music experience, where you can bring your own food and beverages, and enjoy great music under the sun and stars. This weekend, Jeff Sparks will perform sweet tunes on his saxophone!

Tickets are $15-18, for more information click the Find Tickets button below. Doors open at 6pm. Online and phone sales close at 4pm day of show.

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Willy Mason with special guests, Falls @ Eddie’s Attic

Mason was just 19 when his first album was released, a record that showed us a young man with a tremendous, broad-oaked voice, a great songwriting talent, and a peculiar wisdom beyond his years. 

Tickets are $10 in advance or $14 at the door. Table seats are $12.50 in advance or $16.50 at the door and must be purchased in multiples of 4. Doors open at 6pm. Online and phone sales close at 5pm.

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The Pre-Father’s Day BBQ &Blues Festival: Mel Waiters, Clarence Carter, Sir Charles Jones @ Wolf Creek Amphitheater

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Jon Harris Band @ Smith’s Olde Bar

From lonesome and heart-felt ballads to searing bottleneck slide blues, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jon Harris embodies the soul and spirit of American music. Raised in Stone Mountain Georgia, over the past 10 years, he has been playing out and gaining fans in and around the Atlanta area. His smoky voice and accomplished guitar work have been heard in such local Atlanta venues as Smith’s Old Bar, Terminal West, Blind Willie’s, and the renowned Eddie’s Attic.

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Atlanta Showcase @ Vinyl

ONS Productions Presents Atlanta Talent Showcase featuring Alchemy, Yearbook, Jacque Jordan, Ian Haddock, Mansell, Kareen Lomax, Natasha & Hunter
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of show. Doors open at 7:30pm. Online and phone sales close at 6pm.

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Spirits and the Melchizedek Children w/ Nomen Novum @ The EARL

Deer Bear Wolf proudly present Spirits and the Melchizedek Children, Nomen Novum, New Animal, and 100 Watt Horse at the EARL Saturday, June 14. Come join us as we showcase four of Atlanta’s best musical acts.

Tickets are $7. Doors open at 9pm. Online, phone, and outlet sales close at 6pm.

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Eliot Bronson, Dean Fields, Andy Zipf, and Jason Myles Goss @ Eddie’s Attic

Also known as The Parlor Sessions, Eliot Bronson, Dean Fields, Andy Zipf, and Jason Myles Goss have been criss-crossing the country performing their carefully crafted songs anywhere people gather to appreciate the modern troubadour.  And now they’re going on tour together to perform their songs in a special “in the round” format.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $14 at the door. Table seats are $12.50 and must be purchased in multiples of 4. Doors open at 8pm. Online and phone sales close at 5pm.

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AN-TEN-NAE w/ JiRiki // Fresh French @ The Loft

An-Ten-Nae is one of San Francisco’s most sought after electronic live performers. He has taken the art of live remixing to new heights with his own customized setup,
which bends genres in ways seldom heard. His sound is called Acid Crunk,and there are no rules, no restraints, just dance music at the bleeding edge.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Doors open at 9pm, Online and phone sales close at 6pm. 

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Sunday June 15th

2nd Annual One Love Reggae Concert w/ Sanchez, Everton Blender, Admiral Bailey, Frankie Paul, and more @ Wolf Creek Amphitheater

Father’s Day Reggae on the Lawn – Food. Music. Culture. Performances include Sanchez, Everton Blender, Admiral Bailey, Frankie Paul, Leroy ‘Heptone’ Sibbles & Sanchez

Lawn seats are $25 for adults. Children ages 12 and under are free in general admission. Reserved and VIP tickets are available. Doors open at 3pm.

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Hope for Agoldensummer with special guests, Book Club @ Eddie’s Attic

Hope For Agoldensummer is a family band from the fine town of Athens, GA. For nearly 12 years they’ve traveled the USA creating rusty, angelic melodies with slide guitar, banjo, jangly percussion, glockenspiel, and a bowed handsaw, all overlaid with the sibling-soul-choir harmonies of Claire & Page Campbell.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $14 at the door. Table seats are $12.50 and must be purchased in multiples of 4. Doors open at 6pm. Online and phone sales close at 5pm

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Xerox w/ Uniform @ The EARL

Tickets are $5. Doors open at 8:30pm. Online, phone, and outlet sales close at 6pm on the day of the show.

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