June 4, 2004

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Welcome to the latest Atlanta Music Guide newsletter.

Our new featured band is Linger. We think they're pretty nifty. They'll be releasing their forthcoming CD, "Black Selefane" on June 12th. Click here to read more. If you're interested in having your band as a featured artist, click here to find out more information.

Finally! It may be a bit late, but our wrap up of Music Midtown 2004 is up, complete with pictures, reviews, and all. Check it out right here.

The Atlanta Braves and Turner Field are introducing a concert series in the Plaza, entitled My South Rocks , before select Braves games. Remaining acts include Kingsized, Jump Little Children, Mandorico, Satisfaction, and Five Star Iris. www.atlantabraves.com 

Summer time is here, and it is time for those after work drinks to wind down the week. Everyone knows you can go to Vinyl to hear great music but now Vinyl is open Thursdays and Fridays for your happy hour needs. Starting Thursday, June 3 and continuing every Thursday throughout the summer, Vinyl presents FREE SPIRIT THURSDAYS...featuring free Spirits (drinks) from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. June 3 - Level Vodka. June 10- Jack Daniels. Vinyl will also have 1/2 price appetizers and a $3 beer of the month. For more information, visit www.vinylatlanta.com

Arlington won the semi-final round of the 96 Rock MEGA battle of the bands, held in Rex GA at the Rusty Rooster. They will be competing in the final round on June 23rd. The grand prize includes $1000 cash along with an opening slot at Hi Fi Buys Amphitheatre. The band is currently writing and getting ready for a some summer dates. They will be playing in the Atlantis Music Conference, as well as making an appearance at the Dodge Speed Week 99X pre-race show at Lanier National Speedway. For more info visit www.arlingtonrocks.com

Former members of several well-known locally based acts have come together to form the rock band The Warm Gunns. The group consists of guitarist Mark Dannells (Angie Aparo, Brand New Immortals, Butch Walker), bassist Josh Sattler (doubleDrive), drummer Reg Rogers (Asphalt Blaster), and singer Cris Cox (The Enigmatics). The Warm Gunns are starting to perform around the Atlanta area, and are gearing up for a summer release of their debut CD. Future dates include: June 5th at the 9 Lives Saloon with The Blacklight Posterboys, as a part of the club's 6 Year Anniversary Celebration, and a residency at Smith's Olde Bar every Sunday night (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) in June. www.thewarmgunns.com

Our latest live show review is here - Check out The Fire Theft

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Featured Studios for the local musician
Dieselburn Entertainment offers inexpensive, state of the art recording sessions, along with production abilities. Their recording facility and producers are determined to eliminate over-priced studios without sacrificing quality. For more information, check out their website at www.dieselburn.com.

Overture Studios is a professional and affordable full music production facility that specializes in audio/video recordings for live gigs and multipurpose studio sessions. The mobile facility includes gear such as a new, fully loaded, remote truck, including the Pro Tools HD3 Accel system. The studio also offers a band referral service in Atlanta with guaranteed results. www.overturestudios.com

Featured Shows
Saturday June 12th
Popular locals Bain Mattox and Five Star Iris play Vinyl. The Athens-based Mattox and his band are known for packing out local venues with their unique yet familiar sound. Order your tickets in advance for $2.00 off "at the door" prices and Bain Mattox merchandise!

...and another great show on June 12th is Linger's CD release party at the Velvet Underground/Hard Rock Cafe'. Supporting them will be the rockers in Homeroom and Avenge Vegas as the band releases its new CD entitled "Black Selefane." Purchase your tickets in advance for 1/2 off the price of the CD.

Tickets for both events are available at www.ticketalternative.com.

Upcoming Shows

More Dates | June (highlighted shows we recommend!)
Date	Who	Where	When

06/04/04	JaD, Quarterfly	Andrews Upstairs
06/04/04	Lazy Eye, Arlington, Planeside	Vinyl
06/04/04	The Samples, Brian Vander Ark	Smith's Olde Bar	9pm
06/04/04	Ed Zachary, Freak The Jones, Spout	10 High
06/04/04	Alabama Thunderpussy, Artimus Pyledriver, Rwake	The EARL	9pm
06/05/04	99X / Virginia Highlands Summerfest with Five Eight, Y-O-U, To Whom it Concerns, 13 Stories, Clay Cook, & more	John Howell Park	11am
06/05/04	Janah	Andrews Upstairs
06/05/04	Jonathan Richman w/ Tom Larkins, Jesse DiNatale	Echo Lounge	8pm
06/05/04	Tinker's Punishment, Ryan McDougall, Ryan Waters, Silvergirl	Vinyl
06/05/04	Angie Aparo, Willy Porter	Coca Cola Roxy	8pm
06/05/04	Homeroom, Ceiling Fan, Charm School, Casper Fandango & The Cookies	10 High
06/05/04	The Samples, Brian Vander Ark	Smith's Olde Bar	9pm
06/05/04	The Woggles, The Evidents	The EARL	9pm
06/06/04	99X / Virginia Highlands Summerfest with Michelle Malone, Bain Mattox, The Drexlers, The Blue Jays, & more	John Howell Park	11am
06/07/04	Matt Nathanson	Cotton Club	7pm
06/07/04	Metal-some Monday Karaoke	10 High
06/07/04	Magnolia, Misty Lafleur, Torsades	Smith's Olde Bar	8pm
06/08/04	The Unicorns, Snowden	Echo Lounge	8pm
06/08/04	Darden Smith, Clay Evans	Smith's Olde Bar	8pm
06/08/04	El Pus, Solroc	10 High
06/09/04	Suicide Girls Burlesque Review	Echo Lounge	9pm
06/09/04	Michael Johnson, Malena Perez	Vinyl	9pm
06/09/04	Thomas Reed, Skybucket	10 High
06/09/04	Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze, Justin Rosolino	Smith's Olde Bar	8pm
06/10/04	ASCAP Showcase w/ Trances Arc, The Whigs, All Tomorrow's Party	Vinyl
06/10/04	Lud-Low, Pyrite, Agynst	10 High
06/10/04	Watch Them Grow Benefit	Andrews Upstairs
06/11/04	Lights Out, Lipstick Stains, Candy From Strangers	10 High
06/11/04	The Legendary Pink Dots	Echo Lounge	9pm
06/11/04	Rock 'n Roll High School Showcase w/ GWC, Last November, Blu Rose Industry, & Crimson Addict	Velvet Underground
06/11/04	Heavy Mojo, Groovestain, Civil Circuit	Vinyl
06/11/04	Antigone Rising, Blankety Blank	Smith's Olde Bar	8pm
06/12/04	Bain Mattox, Five Star Iris	Vinyl
06/12/04	Linger (CD Release), Avenge Vegas, Homeroom	Velvet Underground
06/12/04	Femi Kuti	Coca Cola Roxy	8pm
06/12/04	Webb Wilder, Dodd Ferrelle & The Tinfoil Stars, Blake Rainey	10 High
06/12/04	Patti Smith	Variety Playhouse	8pm
06/12/04	The Blue Dogs, Theresa Anderson	Andrews Upstairs
06/13/04	The Shins, The Glands, The Rogue Waves	Variety Playhouse	8pm
06/14/04	Pedro The Lion, John Vanderslice	Echo Lounge	8pm
06/14/04	Metal-some Monday	10 High
06/15/04	Acid Mothers Temple, Psychic Paramount	Echo Lounge	9pm
06/15/04	El Pus, Chalk	10 High
06/16/04	My Morning Jacket, Good Friday Experiment	Coca Cola Roxy	8pm
06/16/04	Ilya, eNTERTAINME.nt, Self Help Tapes	The EARL	9pm
06/16/04	Atomsplit, Huddle, The Rantings of Eva	10 High
06/16/04	Aimee Mann, Julian Coryell	Variety Playhouse	8pm

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