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Atlantis Music Conference 2004 Preview
Compiled by Angeline Vuong
 The lowdown - Every summer for the past seven years, local music fans, bands, and industry alike invade Atlanta's popular venues and bars for the Southeast's largest music conference. Held this year from July 21 - July 24th, the Atlantis Music Conference combines artist showcases that features some of the nation's most promising unsigned acts, along with panels headed by top music industry professionals that shed light on various topics such as touring, record promotion, and independent record labels.
Panelists this year include Matt Serletic (Chairman/CEO Virgin Records), keynote address speaker Steve Gottlieb (President TVT Records), Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down , and speakers from Sony Music, Clear Channel, Jive Records, Dreamworks/Interscope, ASCAP, BMI, 99X, Q100, HITS Magazine, and more.
 Throughout three days, over 300 performers, ranging from R&B and Hip-Hop to Singer/Songwriters and Hard Rockers, will showcase all over the city at 10 High, Vinyl, Hard Rock Cafe', Cotton Club, Masquerade, Smith's Olde Bar, and more. Most of these artists are unsigned acts searching for their 'big break', hoping to join the ranks of former showcasing artists such as John Mayer, Maroon 5, and Big Boi (of Outkast).
People wanting to get in on the action can purchase their Atlantis wristbands or conference badges by visiting www.atlantismusic.com. Badges include entrance to all panels, showcases, and parties, while wristbands only include entrance to showcases. Tickets are available at the door for all showcases on a first come, first serve basis. Advance ticket sales for 10 High , Hard Rock Cafe'/Velvet Underground , and Vinyl are available through www.ticketalternative.com.
"It's All About The Music" - The massive amount of bands and artists playing live every night is one of the best features the Atlantis Music Conference has to offer. Below are some showcases we think are worth checking out. |
| :: Thursday July 22nd :: | | Who: |
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Three5Human, The Rantings of Eva, Five Eight, Peter Searcy, The Phamiliy, Mieka Pauley |
10 High |
| | The Paper Champions, Arkitekt, Cartel, Nuclear Saturday, Pacifico, The Californias |
Velvet Underground |
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ASCAP Showcase w/ Trances Arc, Laws Rushing, Red Letter Agent, The Whigs, Clay Cook
 Arrive early Thursday night, as this showcase will be packed. Singer/songwriter Clay Cook, who co-wrote several songs off of John Mayer's "Room For Squares" album opens up the night. Athens, GA based band The Whigs have made an impact on the music scene since they won last year's Open Mic Madness. The Brit rock-esque melodies of Red Letter Agent have made them one of the most buzzworthy bands in the city, whileTrances Arc's straight-ahead, lyrically driven rock has made them one of Atlanta's favorite local acts. Tennesee hard rockers Laws Rushing play as well. |
Smith's Olde Bar |
8pm | | The Booze, Uncrowned, United, The Talk, Boulevard |
Star Bar |
8pm | | | | | :: Friday July 23rd :: | | Who: |
Where: | When: | | Luna Halo, Honestly, Royal 7, Left Front Tire, Big Sky, Sunday Driver |
Cotton Club |
7pm | | Lostprofits, Midtown, Eighteen Visions |
Masquerade Heaven |
8pm | | Caddle, Reed Waddle, Bain Mattox, Jackson Sneed, Retrospect, 7 Sharp 9 |
Smith's Olde Bar |
7pm | A Fir-Ju Well, David Roland, Dropsonic, The Tom Collins, Lights Out
 Rowdy Records (Dallas Austin's record label) artists Dropsonic perform, along with Led Zeppelin admirers and Music Midtown 2004 performers The Tom Collins. The pop/punk sound of Lights Out is catchy and witty enough to separate them from the crowd of Blink-182 carbon copies. A Fir-Ju Well's most recent release, 'El Torero', is an eclectic blend of rock that draws comparisons from The Flaming Lips to Ween. This showcase will be one of the last times to catch singer/songwriter David Roland in Atlanta, as he will soon be re-locating to New York. |
Star Bar |
8pm | | | | | :: Saturday July 24th :: | | Who: |
Where: | When: | | The Swear, Swagger, Goodnight City, De Novo Dahl, Bellglide, Joe Rathbone |
10 High |
| 99X New Rock Showcase w/ To Whom It Concerns, Y-O-U, Second Shift, Linger, Avenge Vegas, TBA
 After scoring an opening slot for Jet & The Vines, Second Shift has quickly become one of Atlanta's popular acts. The ladies (and guy) of Avenge Vegas blend their influences like The Cure and Radiohead to create a unique and rockin' sound. Linger is a three piece known for their full sound and solid live show, bounding with energy. If you're into Muse, then you will love them. Although Y-O-U co-wrote and produced the hilarious Homestar Runner 'Strong Bad Sings' CD, their talent exceeds humor and has landed them opening slots for bands ranging from Rooney to the Black Eyed Peas. To Whom it Concerns were the winners of last summer's Miller Lite/99X Band Search, and the winners (not yet determined) of 99X's Sunday School Band Contest will open up the showcase. |
Velvet Underground |
| Copper, Outshine, Minamina Goodsong, 23jinx, Endochine, TBA
If you've got an Atlantis laminate, stick around Vinyl for the late night Breakfast, which starts at 2am. |
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