Tickets for The Fred’s Summer Concert Series Go On Sale Monday, March 15 – The B-52s, Cheap Trick and More!

Monday, March 15 is the day Peachtree City’s fabulous Frederick Brown Jr.’s Amphitheater’s summer concert series goes on sale. The line up is:

Gloria Gaynor & The Village People – May 15

Cheap Trick – June 5

Oh, What A Night! featuring songs by The Four Seasons – June 19

America with special guest Christopher Cross – June 26

The Swingin’ Medallions – July 2

World Classic Rockers, featuring Nick St. Nicholas of Steppenwolf, Randall Hall of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toto lead singer Fergie Fredericksen and more – July 9

Boz Scaggs – July 10

The B-52s – July 24

Jose Feliciano – August 7

Tickets for all the shows at The Fred are here:

Picture Book: Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics with Lee Fields @ The EARL, March 6

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Win a Pair of Tickets for Death On Two Wheels with US Royalty at 529 on March 13

We have a pair of tickets AND a digital download of their album to give away for Death On Two Wheels‘ show with US Royalty at 529 on March 13. Simply email us at win@ticketalternative.com with “DeathOnTwoWheels” in the subject for your chance to win the tickets.

CD Review: Drive-By Truckers — The Big To-Do; Playing Variety Playhouse March 12 & 13 and Criminal Records March 13

Drive-By Truckers

The Big To-Do

ATO Records

By Chris Homer

The Big To-Do, Drive-By Truckers’ 10^th studio album and first for ATO records (out March 16), continues to add to the legacy of the Athens, Ga. southern rock mainstays. Like previous records, Patterson Hood crafts songs filled with desperation and outlaws that fans have come to love.

Similar to the Truckers’ previous efforts, The Big To-Do is rooted firmly in the southern rock guitar attack the band uses so well. Album opener “Daddy Learned to Fly” showcases this sound well, as chunky guitar riffs mix with shrill organ melodies. Likewise, “The Fourth Night of my Drinking” uses southern-fried guitar riffs with expertise. … Continue Reading

Win Tickets to Pierced Arrows with The Forty Fives at Lenny’s on March 13

Lots of giveaways coming up today! We have a pair of tickets to give away for Pierced Arrows at Lenny’s on March 13, playing with Atlanta’s garage rock stalwarts The Forty Fives. Just email us at win@ticketalternative.com with the name “Pierced Arrows” in the subject line. Or you can buy the tickets at Ticket Alternative.

Win Tickets to Chuck Prophet at Star Bar on March 11!

We have a pair of tickets to give away for Chuck Prophet at Star Bar this Thursday, March 11. Simply email us at win@ticketalternative.com for your chance to win them, or buy tickets at Ticket Alternative.

Q&A with Rodrigo Y Gabriela; Playing Center Stage, March 13

By Eric Chavez

Combining the sensual heat of flamenco and the hardcore touch of metal in their music, Mexican duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela have captivated the world with their rhythmic guitars. With their latest release, 11:11, the duo have added another hit album to the list. On tour to promote the record, the duo will be adding some spice to the Center State on Saturday, March 13.

For people in Atlanta who have never heard of you, or have only heard your name, how would you describe your sound?

Rodrigo: Well, it’s good to let them know this show is not very quiet. It’s pretty loud. Some people think we play flamenco, whatever, no. It’s totally the opposite. We love flamenco but this is not flamenco style. It’s acoustic rock and it’s very energetic and it’s quite loud. Just to warn people in case they expect someone else.

With your last album, you were influenced by many artists, but who would you say would be the artist who inspired you to pick up a guitar your first time?

R: That was probably Metallica. I have an older brother, so when I was ten he was in high school, and he came back with the Kill ‘Em All album, and that was my first introduction to their music. He was listening to stuff like Motley Crue and all crazy sh…um…bands. Once he discovered Metallica, he stopped listening to that and we were really into that. … Continue Reading

CD Review: Let’s Wrestle — In the Court of Let’s Wrestle; Playing 529 with Quasi, April 27

Let’s Wrestle

In the Court of Let’s Wrestle

By Eric Chavez

When it comes to British rockers, they just seem to do it better. The Beatles, Bowie, The Clash, Led Zepplin … the list could go on. In America, rock “music” tends to be nothing but background music for your local teen clothing store, and popular acts such as Boys Like Girls, Fall Out Boy, and Good Charlotte aren’t breaking any new rocky ground. With that said, Let’s Wrestle are adding a little bit of their British beats to the sometimes dry world of rock. … Continue Reading

CD Review: The Soft Pack — The Soft Pack; Playing The EARL March 25

Check Out: Scoutmob’s Feature on Fringe Atlanta, at Redeemer on March 13

One of our fave local site, Scoutmob, has written up a lovely piece about Atlanta Fringe, coming up March 13:

Classical music is getting the cool kid makeover this Saturday. And they call it “Fringe”. A mixed media concert series in its second successful season, Fringe has been getting plenty of buzz, selling out shows, and redefining what people think of classical concerts in Atlanta. And the word is spreading fast. This weekend’s edition features pianist Brandt Fredriksen, cellist Erin Breene, violist Tania Clements, double-bassist Emory Clements and violinist Fia Mancini Durrett.

Read more at Scoutmob and buy your tickets for this unique event at Ticket Alternative.