Well Atlanta, this is the beginning of a new chapter in my life, and I am so glad that you are all a part of it! There isn’t too much going on in the city today, but I still think it should be a day of celebration! And nothing makes me more hopeful than the […]
If you’re a football fan and a music fan like me, then this is our last weekend to fully and entirely devote ourselves to the music scene! College football starts up on Thursday and our weekends are about to get busy! So let’s enjoy this weekend and put off the balancing act for a few […]
Let me just tell you right now, everything in life connects. I’m about to start a new chapter in my life, and when I look at everything that has happened to bring me to where I am right now, I am absolutely amazed. So when you are going forth today into your world, just remember […]
Happy Friday! I don’t know about ya’ll, but this dreary weather is definitely dragging me down. I think we could all use a pick me up! Maybe some extra sleep, good live music, a great brunch at your favorite local spot? Get out and enjoy your time off if you have it. Check out what’s […]
According to their Facebook page, Atlanta’s The Higher Choir, plays southern roots rock…and according to their interview below they are having such a great time that they don’t remember most of their shows. Check them out for yourselves at Smith’s Olde Bar. What’s the first gig you ever attended? The first gig I ever attended […]
“One of THE best and most important funky bands in New Orleans. We couldn’t be prouder.” Quint Davis, producer of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Papa Grows Funk has fused the individual talents of its members into one unique sound, but still retains the first spark they ignited in the beginning while jamming […]
Photos Courtesy of Codi Glancy, Review by Jhoni Jackson It wouldn’t be fair to judge Jesco White’s performance at Smith’s Olde Bar Monday night without mentioning it was the infamous Dancing Outlaw’s 56th birthday, and it was officially his party. But though he was a bit bogged down by booze—it was apparent from the start—he […]
So? What did you think of the Olympic opening ceremonies? I actually didn’t get to see them, but it seems a bit unfair when you can roll out a Beatle to close the deal! But, here at Ticket Alternative, we LOVE Great Britain and all things jacket potato, so of course we will be glued […]
Blessed with a commanding, blast-it-to-the-back-of-theroom voice, the 21-year-old Lydia Loveless was raised on a family farm in Coshocton, Ohio—a small weird town with nothing to do but make music. With a dad who owned a country music bar, Loveless often woke up with a house full of touring musicians scattered on couches and floors. When […]
Mac Leaphart is a singer/songwriter, playing a blend of country and rhythm and blues the Charleston City Paper describes as, “a rowdy set, which seems to meld Gram Parsons with the ‘Sticky Fingers’ era Rolling Stones.” He has shared the stage with Hayes Carll, Ryan Bingham, Robert Randolph, Todd Rundgren, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, […]
Happiest Hump Days to You sweet Atlantans! Isn’t it so crazy that we are actually past the middle of July? Summer seems to be flying by! Here are your suggestions for your evening! -Contributor to several Atlanta bands, including O’Brother, Noel Stephen and the Darlings, Rova Zetella, and Willow, Kyle Coleman is a multi-instrumentalist who […]
The artists known as Almighty Dolla, Johnny BOI and Nem collectively make up the group EDUBB (pronounced E-Dubb). With more than 1 million YouTube views for their Official “Whooty” video, and over 8 million “Whooty” related YouTube views, the guys even […]
Good Morning Atlanta! Happy Tuesday to you…Here’s our picks for the grooviest music events in town tonight: -Tonight at The Earl, on the heels of the wildly-popular television debut of Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show, the alternative-variety show takes its DIY brand of late night entertainment and punk-rock comedy live on the road. Just […]
Photos and Review by Codi Glancy Remember last year when The Whiskey Gentry put out “Please Make Welcome?” If not, let me refresh your memory, they put out the album, they played two sold out nights at Smith’s Olde Bar, and they kicked ass! This special event was called “Twang-On” and if you were lucky […]
Happy Friday the 13th? Superstitious? Then you’re probably steering clear of black cats, ladders, broken mirrors, and cracks in the sidewalk..You should just stay home! BUT that would be LAME when we have so much happening in Atlanta this weekend! We just need the rain to chill out a little and all will be perfect.. […]
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