Picture Book: A Fight to the Death at Star Bar, April 19
By Ken Lackner (www.kenlacknerphotography.com) Full gallery after the jump.
Music Midtown Returns with Foo Fighters and Pearl Jam
By Justin Lyons Music Midtown made a welcome return last fall in a new format, but 2012’s edition certainly made more of a splash with a star-filled line-up announcement. While many festivals use social media and creative campaigns to get their line-ups out, Music Midtown used an old fashioned technique: a press conference. A few […]
Picture Book: Third Man Rolling Record Store at The EARL, Sunday, April 22
By Hillery Terenzi Full gallery after the jump.
Picture Book: Dale Watson at Star Bar, April 21
By Hillery Terenzi Full gallery after the jump.
Q&A With Jessie Baylin; Playing With The Fray, April 25 @ The Tabernacle
Jessie Baylin will arrive in Atlanta on April 25, 2012 opening for The Fray with some dynamic new music in tow. Her self-financed record Little Spark is drawing critical acclaim and bringing new fans on her sonic musical journey. The alt-country songstress is untamed and beautiful, lyrically revealing her quietly dynamic songwriting prowess on the […]
What’s Up Tuesday?
I have to tell you Atlanta, I am a little bummed out this week because our dear Ticket Alternative Promotions Director, Leila Regan-Porter is leaving Atlanta, and as anyone who knows Leila agrees, she is one of the greatest people you will ever meet…This is Leila’s last week, so I am going to show off […]
CD Review: Lazer/Wulf, “There Was A Hole” EP
Lazer/Wulf There Was A Hole Here, It’s Gone Now Self-Released By Stephanie Roman (www.stephanieroman.com) In my research prior to hearing Lazer/Wulf for the first time, I read a bio that described the band as “an evil funk group with thrash roots, or an aggro jazz trio with sludge issues,” cringed a bit, and edged the […]
Picture Book: Chairlift at The EARL, April 19
By Michael Koenig (http://vacantmoon.viewbook.com/) Full gallery after the jump.
5GB With The Maine; Playing The Loft, Tomorrow, April 24
Arizona indie pop rockers, The Maine, are touring around the country in support of their latest album, Pioneer, and are coming to Atlanta tomorrow at The Loft. Bassist and founding member Garrett Nickelsen joined us before the show for our 5GB series. What’s the first gig you ever attended? Blink 182, New Found Glory, and Midtown What […]
Q&A with Trent Allen from Dreams So Real; Playing The Melting Point April 27 and Smith’s Olde Bar on April 28
By Scott Roberts Nearly three years have passed since Athens’ Dreams So Real’s triumphant reunion appearance at 2009’s AthFest (which also included an impromptu, unannounced appearance later that June evening at the Melting Point), and guitarist/songwriter/lead singer Barry Marler, bassist/harmony singer Trent Allen, and drummer Drew Worsham have finally decided to dust off the old […]
Butch Walker Documentary Makes Sold Out Debut At The Nashville Film Festival
By Eileen Tilson Atlanta’s favorite rocker-son is making his film debut tomorrow night at the Nashville Film Festival. Butch Walker: Out of Focus, is a documentary that tells the story of a man who has become a foundational force in the industry acting as music producer and songwriter, with collaborations with artists like Train, Weezer, Fall […]
What’s Up Monday?
Good morning Atlanta! Can you believe it is almost May? Which means we are getting closer to the Party in the Park with the Flaming Lips! Have you bought your tickets yet? If you are up for getting out tonight here are some interesting choices for ya… -Headbangers will be a plenty tonight […]
Q&A with Mike Cooley, Drive By Truckers playing The Tabernacle April 21, 2012
By Amanda Miles Drive by Truckers, the rabble-rousing Alabama band adopted by Athens, GA as their own will rattle the rafters of the Tabernacle Saturday night. You can expect to be enthralled by their whipping-post life stories told through wailing guitars and booming drums. DBT blends rock, country and soul in a searing mixture of […]
CounterPoint 2-Day Music & Arts Festival to Debut in Atlanta this Fall
There’s a new festival coming to town! From the good folks that organize Lollapalooza, Camp Bisco, Lights All Night, Austin City Limits Music Festival, and The Echo Project, comes “CounterPoint,” a two days filled with music and art. The festival will take place this September 28-29, approximately 30 minutes south of Atlanta, GA on the site of 2007’s The […]
5GB With Natalia Zukerman; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Friday April 20th
Born in a musical family, Natalia Zukerman has been described by public radio as “an example of the finest Americana.” She has teamed up with Adrienne Gonzalez for Art.is.Song, and the duo are playing Eddie’s Attic tomorrow, April 20th. Natalia joined us for our 5GB series before their show. What’s the first gig you ever […]
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