Here’s a quick look at some of the best events Atlanta has to offer this weekend Thursday, September 13th through Sunday, September 16th!
H. C. McEntire w/ Blackfox at The Earl
Friday, September 14th at 9:00pm
H.C. McEntire, frontwoman of Mount Moriah, struck out on her own with her debut solo album LIONHEART, a collection of songs inspired by the American South and a desire to reclaim “country” music from the hetero-normative, homogenous schtick of tailgates and six-packs and men chasing women. Stereogum describes her voice as “weary, wise, and bright as morning sunshine all at once,” and that sunshine glows throughout the triumphant LIONHEART.
The Mantras w/ Kilroy Kobra at Aisle 5 (Official Papadosio After Party)
Friday, September 14th at 10:00pm
The Mantras, a five piece jam machine born of Greensboro, NC have been conquering crowds and melting minds all over the country progressively for over a decade. The band’s music can be described with all types of varying rock and roll terminology, but is absolutely best defined by each listener’s ear and, equally important, their experience. Since the inception of The Mantras in the mid 2000’s, the band has been touring the country and building a catalog of 4 studio albums and over 100 original songs. Performing an entirely different set of music each night is an integral part of the band’s direction and mission as well as the ability to truly improvise in between orchestrated pieces. With eclectic influences of sounds from around the globe, The Mantras create a musical escapade during each performance, giving every ounce of emotion to their craft of expression and communication through music.
Atlanta psych rock outfit, Kilroy Kobra, known for their eclectic, color rock music – emotionally rip through their high energy performances with deeply, personal lyricism masked under groovy rhythms and vibes. Kilroy Kobra released their first album, “Man of the World” in September 2016. Their first album was paired with a movie release under the same name, synchronized to watch and listen together. The film can be viewed today on YouTube as “Man of the World – A Visual Album.”
Old School Saturday 80s & 90s Dance Party at The Omni Hotel (CNN Center)
Saturday, September 15th at 9:00pm
Old School Saturday (OSS) is the premier monthly Dance Party in Atlanta. “We celebrate 80s & 90s music from the “Soundtrack of Your LIFE” at every event. OSS is not just an average party…it is an “EVENT” in every sense. Every month, our DJs deliver all your favorite music from the 80s and 90s as part of the Old School Experience. Join us!!!”
The Supersuckers 30th Anniversary at The Earl
Sunday, September 16th at 7:30pm
“You’ve heard our name, you’ve seen our records, our t-shirts and our stickers. We’re probably the favorite band of someone you know and yet maybe we’re still a mystery to you. Well my friend, that’s okay, you’re at the right place to get to know the greatest rock-n-roll band in the world, The Supersuckers. And now The Supersuckers celebrate their 30th anniversary with “The Big Show!” 1 country set and new material followed by: Smoke of Hell in its entirety La Mano Cornuda in its entirety and more!
Bonus Show!
WINTERSUN with Ne Obliviscaris & Sarah Longfield at The Loft
Monday, September 17th at 7:00pm
The amazing artwork from the self-titled debut album “Wintersun”, courtesy of Necrolord already gives you a hint where this act might come from, exactly, Finland! Powerful and majestic with a lot of energy, the music of WINTERSUN mainly flows with great melodies influenced by folk and Scandinavian traditional music. If you enjoy bands like AMORPHIS (in their early days), CHILDREN OF BODOM, FINNTROLL or ENSIFERUM, “Wintersun” is the right choice for you!
