Cinetrope Once I Ruled the World Zombino By Al Kaufman Cinetrope think big. The Atlanta band, whose name means “film music,” have created a concept album about a man-made plague that ends the world (turning people into zombies, of course), the guilt the creator of the plague goes through, and the creator’s ultimate redemption by inventing […]
500 Songs For Kids (songsforkidsfoundation.org) has become more than just an annual event; it’s officially an Atlanta institution. The 10-night fundraiser brings together an enormous music community to raise funds for various children’s hospitals, treatment centers, special needs camps and all places where kids are in need. Hundreds of local, regional and national touring musicians […]
Review & photos by Micah McLain Janelle Monáe and the rest of the Wondaland Arts Society took over Smith’s Olde Bar this week in order to preview both halves of her soon-to-be-released album, The Archandroid. As soon as you stepped into the upstairs room at Smith’s for the second half preview on Tuesday night, you […]
We finally have the video for Janelle Monae‘s first single of her debut album. “Tightrope” is just giddily exciting, with smooth rapping from Big Boi and dizzyingly marvelous singing from Monae. It’s enough to make you wanna start shuffling those feet under your desk. We can’t wait for her two shows next week at Smith’s […]
It’s that time again! April 1 brings the Spring Edition of the ASCAP showcase at Smith’s Olde Bar. This time we’ll be hearing the fantastic sounds of The Judies, How I Became The Bomb and Crowfield. We reviewed The Judies’ last record (here), and Eileen Tilson said it “will send you straight into Ziggy’s Starriest […]
Star 94 St. Patrick’s Day Party Saturday, March 13th at Andrew’s Upstairs 56 E Andrews Drive NW Atlanta, GA Get Tix Here Is your boss making you come to work on St. Patrick’s Day? Worried about getting your fill of green beer and corned beef? Well you are in luck! Star 94 and Andrew’s Upstairs […]
Everyone is getting ready for the Green Week that surrounds Saint Patrick’s Day. Leslie Fram will be hosting a Pre Patty Rock Party on Saturday, March 13 at Smith’s Olde Bar with Plain Jane Automobile, A Million Years and The Weeks to get things going. Not only will the night rock (and there will be […]
By Eileen Tilson Blake Thomas is no stranger to country music. Flatlands (2008), his third studio release, has been dubbed “a must for country and folk fans.” Thomas, born in Minnesota, literally worked his way up from the bottom when, at 19, he moved east and began his career busking in the subways of Boston. […]
Josh Harty A Long List of Lies By Eileen Tilson After one listen to North Dakota’s Josh Harty’s A Long List of Lies, it would not be a huge shocker if you confused it with a Sun Records production. Harty’s music has that steady-as-a-train beat that would be on any of Carl Perkin’s playlists. With […]
The stunning genre-hopping protege of Big Boi and P Diddy is getting ready to release new music and tour the country. She’ll be playing two shows at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta on April 5 and 6. Have a listen to her new track, “Tightrope,” with Big Boi over on Pitchfork now. Tickets go on […]
Taylor Moore Band Taylor Moore & The Bordeaux Brothers EP By Sam Parvin Taylor Moore is good at fooling people. While his sounds are obviously blues-influenced, do not expect the usual three-chord B-Side Blues here. His guitar skills are reminiscent of a well-seasoned musician; with tricky riffs, tempo changes, and seamless harmonies. But the kid […]
We all love The Beatles. Well, most of us, as music fans, at least appreciate them. And of course the majority of us will be happy to sing along at the top of our lungs on a night like the three Please PleaseRock Me (from the lads who brought you Y-O-U and other PleaseRock goodies) […]
Smith’s Olde Bar has become the latest venue to sign on with Atlanta-based Ticket Alternative. Shows are already going on sale and the first to be announced are The Beggar’s Guild on April 24th and Charlie Musselwhite on April 29th. As usual, tickets are available online at www.ticketalternative.com, from outlets such as Criminal Records and […]
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