Interview with Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains; Playing Woodruff Arts Center, March 11 & 12

Interview with Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains; Playing Woodruff Arts Center, March 11 & 12

By Al Kaufman Paddy Moloney is musical institution. From the time he put together his band and released what was supposed to be a one-off album, The Chieftains I, in 1962, until now, (some 49 albums later) The Chieftains have served as musical ambassadors to the world, mixing their traditional Irish music with rock (The […]

Q&A with Manchester Orchestra’s Chris Freeman; Playing The Stuffing at Center Stage Complex, November 24

Q&A with Manchester Orchestra’s Chris Freeman; Playing The Stuffing at Center Stage Complex, November 24

By Micah McLain We sure hope you’ve bought your tickets for the first (possible) annual Stuffing event, Manchester Orchestra’s Thanksgiving Eve musical extravaganza. Because the tickets are completely sold out! The band got together with their label Favorite Gentlemen to pick their favorite bands to play a big holiday show with them. We tracked down […]

Q&A with Monotonix; Playing 529, December 8

Q&A with Monotonix; Playing 529, December 8

By Giles Turnbull, photo by Josh Sanseri Monotonix is a three-piece rock band, originally from Tel Aviv, Israel, who tour year-long on an adrenalin rush of chaos and creativity.  Monotonix typically set up in front of the stage, believing totally in audience interaction; don’t be surprised if they steal your beer. Given the mayhem, more […]

Q&A with Andrew VanWyngarde from MGMT at MoogFest in Asheville

Q&A with Andrew VanWyngarde from MGMT at MoogFest in Asheville

By Sam Parvin and Eileen Tilson; photo by John Thelan Andrew VanWyngarde, from NYC mega-band MGMT, is not your average rockstar. His hands shook during the interview where he was doodling aimlessly on a paper cup.  Wearing a fuzzy hoodie, his eyes barely met my gaze.  Andrew was not pretentious or too “uber-cool,” even if […]

Q&A with Dead Confederate; Playing The Stuffing at Center Stage, November 24

Q&A with Dead Confederate; Playing The Stuffing at Center Stage, November 24

By Ellen Eldridge In the middle of touring to support the recent release of its sophomore album, Sugar, Dead Confederate returned home for a short break, which it took after opening for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at The Masquerade on October 4 (check out our review HERE). Shortly before the show, vocalist Hardy Morris, drummer […]

Q&A with Jeff Daniels; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, October 30

Q&A with Jeff Daniels; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, October 30

By David Courtright Jeff Daniels, like many successful people in the creative industry, doesn’t sit still well. Aside from Screen Actors Guild and Tony Award nominations, aside from starring roles in classics like Dumb and Dumber, Pleasantville, and The Squid and the Whale, he is also a prolific playwright and champion of small theater. And […]

Bits and Bobs: Inman Park Restaurant Week, OK Go, DJ Shadow, Decatur Craft Beer Festival

Bits and Bobs: Inman Park Restaurant Week, OK Go, DJ Shadow, Decatur Craft Beer Festival

– Mmmmm, it’s one of the tastiest times of the year, with restaurant weeks piling up one after the other. This week it’s time for Inman Park to take the spotlight, with the likes of Parish, Rathbun’s, Shaun’s and more showcasing special $15, $25 or $35 prix fixe menus. And 20 percent of the proceeds […]