The Clermont Lounge is proud to announce the opening of their sister bar Lenny's. Lenny's, formerly Dottie's, will feature live music every Friday and Saturday night.

Upcoming Schedule:

fri.6/22 ballast (punk from canada),40 ft. furbee,blacklips
sat.6/23 moonshine killers (farewell show),twain
fri.6/29 chickens & pigs, special guests
sat.6/30 candela (all girl metal trio), instigate

Update !!
We ran a story here last week after hearing about a band not being treated very well, by the venue's new booking agent, at a show they played in East Atlanta. We asked the club to comment and when we finally heard back this week they denied any wrong doing, or that there was any altercation. We certainly hope this is so, as no band deserves to pull a crowd and have a problem getting paid at the end of the night. It seems that many club owners/booking agents lately do very little to promote nights when local bands play.

For example, even though the Midtown Music Festival sells out, you still hear advertising for the event on every radio station and see a large amount of print ads. Tthe organisers don't just rely on the lineup to bring a crowd. Perhaps if venues worked a little harder for the money they earn, local bands would stand a better chance of drawing a crowd. Unsigned bands work with tiny budgets to promote a show, that as an opening act they may only get paid $100 for. We've seen local bands open for larger acts who draw 200 plus people, charging $15+ per ticket, and only get paid $100 !!

If a local band draws 200 people to a show on their own, at $7 a head, they deserve to see more than 1/2 of that money, maybe it's time bands stood up for themselves more, and the club owners started to work a little harder. (in our opinion)

HiFi Buys Amphitheatre is now accepting band promotional packages for the Sirius Satellite Radio Stage presented by Creative Loafing, for performances prior to the main stage concerts. All performances are for showcase purposes only. Bands must have their own PA equipment and technician. PA can be provided by HiFi Buys Amphitheatre for an additional cost. Please send packages to: Shannon McCoy, HiFi Buys Amphitheatre, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta, GA 30315 or call 404-443-5003 for more information.

VH1's reality TV show "Bands on the Run" is looking for musicians to appear in future episodes. "Bands on the Run" sends four rock groups on a trek across the country to compete in different venues on the same night. In hotel rooms, clubs and on the highway, the show offers a shot at stardom and explains to the world what the rock life is like in the trenches.

Do you think your group has a distinct sound, outgoing personalities, and the potential to become rock stars? Looking for: ROCK BANDS with 4 or 5 MEMBERS, all 21 YRS OF AGE OR OLDER.

Please submit:

-A demo CD or tape
-A bio (please include your contact number and email address)
-A photo or separate photos that clearly show the faces of your band members
-Any video featuring the band, whether it's a music video, interviews, performance footage, or just home video (if you want to grab a camcorder and interview each other, it wouldn't hurt)

Please make sure you include the following information:
- names and ages of all band members
- names of venues you play most often

VH1 BANDS ON THE RUN
Reality Casting
2600 Colorado Ave. - Suite 319
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Submitted materials will not be returned.

Lotustarr have a brilliant new single called 'Something Beautiful' that they debuted at their 'secret' show at Music Midtown on Sunday. The band hit the tiny Artist Market stage and amazed a suprised crowd with one of their strongest sets ever. Rock and Roll . set up, rock out . amazing ...

Jay Harren, lead singer of Audiobridge quit the band last week. The band have cancelled their remaining shows. Jay Haren told us "It's been great working with Audiobridge for the last three years, and I'm still friends with them, I just feel it's time to move on." We wish him the best !

Ultrbabyfat release their new CD May 12th at the Echo Lounge. The band will also be part of this years ENTIRE Vans Warped tour playing the Ladies Lounge. The tour hits Atlanta's Hi Fi Buys Lakewood Coca-Cola Ampitheater July 25th (or what ever they call the venue now .. !!)

Film are looking for a new lead singer. After joining the band no more than a year ago, Mike Lee has left the band to purse a "solo" career. According to the band, Lee decided to depart from Film this past Thursday prior to playing a showcase in Boston at NEMO. "We have no hard feelings and wish him the complete best in his future endeavors." explains keyboardist Iain. "Right now we want keep the momentum going, continue to grow the industry buzz and find someone that will complete the puzzle." With their strong songs,a new CD titled, ".rolling.", produced by Rick Beato of Billionaire, a national tour as well as some industry showcases under their belt, Film are poised for success. Any interested singers should contact 404-283-1216 or visit www.planetfilm.com/audition.

Jim Beam. Through the fifth annual Jim Beam Rock Band Search, Jim Beam® bourbon is offering bands from the nation's hottest music meccas the chance to showcase their skills and claim the title of "Best Unsigned Band in America." This contest gives unsigned musicians the chance to compete for a five-market tour aboard the Jim Beam tour bus, a $2,000 equipment budget, customized T-shirts and a limited-edition Jim Beam customized guitar from Gibson®. To sign up click here.

Hard Rock Café is honoring Caroline Aiken by hanging onto its Wall of Fame a glass case featuring the dress Caroline Aiken wore when playing with Bonnie Raitt at Center Stage, and the poster of Caroline's 3rd CD, "Live At The Attic" featuring performances with Indigo Girls, Mo from Mother's Finest, Angi Aparo, Dede Vogt of Cowboy Envy, and many others.

Friday, March 9, 2001
Induction Ceremony at 10:00 pm
Music Starts at 1100 pm

Lift are down to the final four in the Sam Goody's Bandemonium contest, and will fly to Panama City Beach during Spring Break to compete in the finals.

The Blacklight Posterboys are breaking up. This Saturday at 9 Lives will be the 2nd to last gig , the LAST gig will be at the Darkhorse on March 10th. Guitarist Mark Dannells, has been asked to join the" Brand New Immortals", who just got signed by Lars Ulrich of Metallica

[Minus] have again been selected as a featured artist on Napster The site featured the song "enemy" and says . "This self-described "melodically deranged" quartet creates an aggressive atmosphere with a sentimental core that's sure to energize any serious Rock lover."

Rumour has it Fat Boy Slim will be playing this years Music Midtown.

U2 will play the Phillips Arena 3/30. PJ Harvey opens.

99X and Concert Southern are currently accepting applications to perform on the 99X Locals Only Stage. To download the application form Click Here

Aerial are in the studio cutting tracks for their next release and a Gateway Computer commercial.

Lift has been chosen as one of 10 semi-finalists in SAM GOODY'S BANDEMONIUM 2001. Log on to www.samgoody.com from 1/16 to vote. 4 of these bands will perform in Panama City Beach, FL in March 2001. Winner receives $25,000 in prizes. Lift was also recently awarded "BEST OF 2000" in L.A.'s MusicConnection magazine for their release "September EP."

99X have released their 'Festivus CD'. The CD features local artists' version of various Christmas songs. The CD is available at all area Quicktrips for only $2 and all proceeds benefit the Atlanta Community Foodbank.

Track Listing.
1. Collective Soul - Blue Christmas
2. Left Front Tire - Merry Christmas (I don't want to fight)
3. Ultrababyfat - Christmas Wrapping
4. Marvelous 3 - Merry Christmas
5. Soup - We Three Kings
6. Angie Aparo - Silent Night
7. 6X - Santa Baby
8. Kevin Kinney - Do You Hear What I Hear?
9. Film - Merry Christmas Everybody
10. Ramadamafia - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
11. Hip Heavy Lip - You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch
12. Vic Chesnutt - White Christmas
13. Modern Hero - Little Drummer Boy
14. Shawn Mullins - 'Twas The Night Before Christmas

The Tender Idols will be doing a residency in Atlanta during the months of December and January, playing every Thursday night. The shows will be smaller, and more intimate than normal, with special guests dropping in. Support comes from many bands the Tender Idols haven't had a chance to play with.

Lotustarr have added drummer Chris Fontaine to complete their line up. Several labels are waiting on new material that the band is currently writing and recording.

You can now submit music to Dreamworks online, simply log on to www.dreamworksdigital.com. You can upload one track to Dreamworks A&R team every 3 months.

Butch Walker [Marvelous 3] will produce Injected's debut on Island/Def Jam Records. Recording is expected to start before Christmas.

Jennifer Nettles Band won Mars Music Records $100,000 Music Search. In addition to a $50,000 recording contract, the band won $50,000 worth of gear from Mars.

Soup are currently in talks with 'Beyond Music' after the record label saw the band at 99X's Big Day Out.

99X are looking for Atlanta bands to put up on the new 'Locals Only' page on 99x.com For details contact Jay Harren at 99X [404] 266-0997.

Slowearth will be featured on Garageband.com 12/01 as a result of some excellent reviews of their track 'Cut'.