What’s Up Monday?

Good morning Hotlanta…and we can officially say “Hot” because this is about the time when you can literally fry eggs on the sidewalk. Hope your week starts out right, here are some of your choices for tonight’s festivities. – You may not expect one of the most compelling new voices in hip hop to wield dual […]

New Shows Announced! Animal Collective, Uproar & Seether!

-Rockstar Energy Drink presents “Uproar Festival”  Wednesday, Sept. 12th @ Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood featuring: SHINEDOWN – GODSMACK – STAIND – PAPA ROACH – ADELITAS WAY Plus two more stages with:  FOZZY – P.O.D. – DUECE – REDLIGHT KING AND MANY, MANY MORE!!! $20 ALL-IN LAWN TICKETS – ON SALE WEEKEND ONLY!! ON SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH @ […]

Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Atlanta With A New Big Top Production, TOTEM

Written and directed by Robert Lepage, TOTEM premieres on October 26, 2012 for a limited engagement under the blue and yellow Big Top located at Atlantic Station. TOTEM marks the 10th Cirque du Soleil Big Top touring show visit to Atlanta since 1991. TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original […]

What’s Up Thursday?

What’s Up Thursday?

You know, I woke up today in a bit of a gloomy mood…. I was letting the negative words and actions of those around me effect my being. And then I open up my email this morning and read about a friend who has leukemia and is going through his third stem cell research program. […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

What’s Up Wednesday?

Oooh, so when  your first song of the day is U2’s “Desire” you are bound to wake up feeling like a bad ass…I hope after you play this video, you have a slight bit more swagger in your walk today. In fact, put on your biggest sunglasses and wear them all day. You are that […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

What’s Up Tuesday?

Good morning, chickadees…..I woke up on this dreary morning to a teaser video of the new Muse album, and a strong desire for a lot of coffee…it’s just gonna be one of those days clearly. So I  heard this Willie Nelson of Pearl Jam’s “Just Breathe” song the other day, and it is amazing…definitely should […]

What’s Up Monday?

What’s Up Monday?

Good Morning Atlanta! I ran into a couple of you, but how many of you went to Bonnaroo this weekend? Oh let me tell you, it is definitely an experience! So, following our theme, the first song I heard this morning was MATTHEW PERRYMAN JONES (who also happens to be playing Atlanta on June 22!) […]

What’s Up Thursday?

How are you Atlanta? Doesn’t it sort of feel like time is just flying by? We are almost half way through JUNE! Crazy. Here are some suggestions for your Thursday night extravaganzas. –Foster the People have dominated the charts with their catchy tunes, and now they are back in Atlanta in a slightly larger venue! […]

In-Store Performance! See Sara Watkins (Of Nickel Creek) At Decatur CD & Smith’s Olde Bar Saturday June 9th

It’s a double dosage of Sara Watkins goodness on Saturday June 9th. First join Sara at Decatur CD for a live in-store performance, at 2:30PM, and then later at Smith’s Olde Bar for her performance! Guaranteed to be a packed house, so make sure and grab your tickets early! You could say that Sara Watkins’ […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

So I am in Nashville and going to the CMT awards show tonight, and I swear if you would have told me a year ago that I would be hanging in the country world, I would have told you that were high. Alas, I am though, and am actually coming to see just how fun […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

What’s Up Tuesday?

It’s a slow day Atlanta, but no need to fear…Here is a little musical fun to look forward to…. -Seattle gothic-folksters, The Cave Singers, are at The Earl tonight with Shane Tutmarc. -Nashville female foursome, The Trishas, will be sweetly entertaining Decatur tonight at Eddie’s Attic. -Over at the 529, you can check out Double […]

Q & A with Kelly Hogan; Playing With Neko Case @ Atlanta Botanical Garden, July 20th

By Al Kaufman Kelly Hogan is one of the queens of the Atlanta music scene.  Her band in the ‘90s, The Jody Grind, were on the verge of stardom before a drunk driver killed two members. She then sang for the Rock*A*Teens before putting out three fabulous solo records that showcased her amazing vocal prowess. […]