Live Review: Fran Healy & Andy Dunlop of Travis @ The Loft, October 17
By Scott Roberts; photo by Sue Volkert How often do you go to a highly anticipated event only to be let down by your own inflated or unrealistic expectations? After interviewing Travis frontman Fran Healy last month about his upcoming stripped-down tour with fellow Travis guitarist Andy Dunlop (please see my October 9 “Q&A” on […]
Live Review: Hope Sandoval and the Warm Intentions @ The Loft, October 16
By Adam Trimble; photo by Luz Gallardo For years Hope Sandoval's heavyhearted velvet voice has been a method for my friends and I to find beauty in our darker moments. The members of my first band came together as moody, morose teenagers because of our affinity for Sandoval's former band Mazzy Star. Having never seen […]
Rock Band comes to the iPhone
Looking for a little music this Monday? Well here it is! Rock Band is now available for the iPhone or iPod Touch for $9.99 from the app store. The initial download comes with 20 songs and additional songs/bundles are available to purchase. The game uses the same format. Just use your thumbs to strum the […]
Get Out of the Garage Music Contest
Converse and Journeys have a pretty cool contest going on right now that could see your band playing a ‘festival in Austin’ come March. Last year’s winners, Flying Machines, signed to EMI Records. This March, they’ll play for thousands of fans at a music festival in Austin. Enter your band before November 22nd at www.getoutofthegaragemusiccontest.com
Ticket Alternative Gains New Client – Gateway Event Center in McDonough, Georgia; First Event is Sammy Kershaw, November 7
We're excited to announce that the Gateway Event Center in McDonough, Ga. is now a Ticket Alternative venue! And the first event to be announced is a double-bill of country stars Sammy Kershaw and David Nail, in concert on November 7. Tickets are available now at Ticket Alternative.
New Whirlyball Show Announced: Stellastarr*, November 17!
Atlanta hipsters will already be very aware of the legendary Whirlyball gigs Chunklet have been putting on for many a year. For those who don't know, the Whirlyball club up in Roswell is one of the most fun places you can go for a gig – namely because you get a free game of whirlyball […]
CD Review: Drummer — Feel Good Together; Playing The EARL, October 16
DrummerFeel Good TogetherAudio Eagle Records By Micah McLain Apparently not content to allow his Black Keys band mate to have all of the side-project related fun, Patrick Carney has joined forces with four other drummers from his native Ohio to form the aptly-titled Drummer. The percussion super group retreated to Carney's studio in North Akron […]
Picture Book: Dan Deacon @ Eyedrum, October 2
By Ben Grad
CANCELED: Shunda K @ Drunken Unicorn on October 13
Yo! Majesty's Shunda K has canceled her Atlanta show for tomorrow (October 13) at Drunken Unicorn. No word yet on whether or not the show will be rescheduled.
Q&A with Jay Brannan; Playing Vinyl, October 20
By Sam Parvin Singer/songwriter (and actor) Jay Brannan is coming to Atlanta on October 20 to showcase his latest album, In Living Cover. The album is Jay’s second and features two original tunes, as well as seven impeccably-performed covers, including The Cranberries’ “Zombie,” The Verve Pipe’s “The Freshman" and “All I Want,” originally a […]
Picture Book: Wye Oak, Blitzen Trapper @ The EARL, October 8
By Matthew Smith Wye Oak:
CANCELED: The Rosewood Thieves @ Drunken Unicorn on October 19
The Rosewood Thieves have canceled their whole tour, which includes their Atlanta date at Drunken Unicorn on October 19. Tickets are currently being refunded; those who bought their tickets at an outlet need to take them back to point of purchase.
King Khan & BBQ Show Moves from Drunken Unicorn to Star Bar for November 4 Show
We just got word that the King Khan & BBQ show has moved their November 4 Atlanta show with Those Darlins from Drunken Unicorn to Star Bar. Tickets are still available at Ticket Alternative!
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