Butch Walker is getting some unwanted airtime on TMZ.com and TMZ's evening entertainment show on TV. Check out the video of what happens when you try to look tough wearing prescription RayBays... trust us. It's not good! watch the video
British pop band Switches are invading the US this spring, when they tour alongside The Bravery . Catch The Bravery with Switches at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre Saturday, February 9 .
Some good seats have just been released for both of Van Halen’s metro- Atlanta shows: Sunday, February 10th at Philips Arena and Monday, February 25 at The Arena at Gwinnett Center. To purchase tickets and for more information visit Live Nation.
Comedian Margaret Cho is touring for the first time in three years with her new stand-up show Beautiful . She will perform at the Tabernacle Saturday, June 7th . Tickets go on sale Friday, January 25th at 10am. For more information visit Live Nation.
Singer/ songwriter Gavin DeGraw will be performing for one night only at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre Wednesday, February 27th at 8pm. Tickets go on sale Saturday, January 26th at 10am. For more information visit Live Nation.
Three days before he plays The Arena at Gwinnett Center, Kid Rock will be performing at The Savannah Civic Center. Rev Run of Run DMC is expected to appear at both shows. Allman Brothers Band member Dickey Betts is also expected to appear at the March 8th Savannah show. Tickets go on sale Saturday, January 26 at 10am. Tickets for Kid Rock’s Gwinnett show are on sale now. For more information visit Live Nation.
Movie star and comedian Chris Rock will be bringing his No Apologies Tour to The Fabulous Fox Theatre for two shows: March 21 and March 22 . Tickets for the March 22nd show go on sale Saturday, January 26th at 10am. For more information visit Live Nation.
Remember the Atlanta band Film ? How could we let you forget?! One of Film's lead singers showed up on American Idol audtions from San Francisco tonight and went straight through to the second round. Michael Lee (American Idol Season 7 contestant) sang on Film's E.P. "rolling" - Idol nemeis www.votefortheworst.com already doesn't think much of this season calling it the season of rejects. Several of the finalists are hardly "undiscovered talent". Mike Lee was dropped from Maverick Records and the lineup includes Kristy Lee Cook (was signed to Arista Nashville) and Jermaine Paul who is already signed to J Records and won a GRAMMY for a duet with Alicia Keys. For a trip down memory lane visit www.myspace.com/film or www.michaelleeamericanidol.com
The following albums hit record shelves January 22!
The Whigs- Mission Control
Cat Power- Jukebox
Drive-By Truckers- Brighter Than Creation's Dark
Super Furry Animals- Hey Venus!
Kate Voegele- Don't Look Away
Natasha Bedingfield- Pocket Full of Sunshine
Don't have any plans this weekend? Check out who's playing around town!
Friday, January 18:
Who's Bad (Michael Jackson Tribute)- Andrews Upstairs- get tickets!
Dubconscious- Variety Playhouse
Holy Hip Hop Awards - Centerstage
Saturday, January 19:
The Jupiter Watts & Drug Rug - The Earl- get tickets!
Barry Manilow - Philips Areana
Sharon Jones & The Dapkings - Variety Playhouse
Holy Hip Hop Awards - Centerstage
Live Nation has several great shows on tap for your 2008 concert planning, including The Black Crowes , Serj Tankian , The Wailers , Kid Rock , Dolly Parton , and Gigantour with Megadeth . All shows, except for The Black Crowes, go on sale this Saturday, January 19th at 10am . For additional information on the following shows visit LiveNation.com.
 The Black Crowes will play a one-night only show at The Tabernacle on Sunday, March 9th . Their performance will include their entire new album, Warpaint. Warpaint is Crowes’ first full length studio album since 2001’s Lions. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 18th at 10am.
System of a Down singer Serj Tankian will be touring this spring in support of his solo album Elect The Dead, which was released last fall. Tankian will perform for one night at the Coca- Cola Roxy Theatre on Monday, February 11th .
The Wailers are returning to Atlanta on Wednesday, March 5th at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre.
Kid Rock will be bringing his Rock ‘n Roll Revival Tour to The Arena at Gwinnett Center Tuesday, March 11th . There will be a special guest appearance by Run DMC’s Rev Run and other surprise musical icons.
 Legendary Dolly Parton will be performing at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday, March 12th as apart of her Backwoods Barbie World Tour.
Gigantour with Megadeth will be joined by In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job for a Cowboy, and High on Fire when they play The Tabernacle on Sunday, April 20th .
Benefit for English Nick! " English Nick" has been a familiar voice in Atlanta radio for years, from his time at 96Rock to his most recent gig at 99X. He is also the affable host of Metalsome Monday- the kickass live band karaoke at The 10 High. Unfortunately, he got into a mess of a car accident this week, and will require surgery to treat his injuries. As he was uninsured, his pals at The 10 High will be holding benefits to help cover his medical expenses. So, stop by The Highlands every Tuesday and Sunday in January and February and throw back a beer for English Nick!
Decatur-based artist manager Russell Carter has worked his magic yet again with another talented female group. Alabama's The Bridges have just announced a deal with Vere Records, a subsidiary of Universal. Carter has also represented The Indigo Girls and The Bangles, the latter of which toured with The Bridges this year.
 After releasing Cease to Begin to high critical praise in October, Band of Horses is wrapping up 2007 with four sold out shows at The Earl in Atlanta: December 28, 29, 30 and 31. If you don’t catch the band before the year finishes up, you’ll have the opportunity to catch them January 20th as they start their 20-date tour through the states beginning and concluding in their home state, South Carolina. After a trek through the states, they will skip the pond to tour through the United Kingdom and Europe for the remainder of Spring 2008. For more tour information check their website BandofHorses.com.
As 2007 draws to a close, it's time to start creating some Top Ten lists!! Here are our picks for the Top Ten Music Venues in Atlanta . Coincidently, ALL these venues choose to buck-the-system and use Ticket Alternative to handle their tickets sales. That means one thing.. They want to SAVE YOU MONEY by choosing to use Ticket Alternative ; well known for offering the lowest service charges in the industry. So, to all these venues a big THANK YOU for taking care of you - the fans! Remember to support venues that support local music and local music fans!! And thank them for choosing Ticket Alternative!!
And now, without any further ado... the Top Ten Music Venues in Atlanta
1. The Earl
2. The Loft
3. The Drunken Unicorn
4. Andrews Upstairs
5. Vinyl
6. MJQ
7. Lenny's
8. The Hard Rock Cafe
9. Sugar Hill
10. Opera Nightclub
MF Doom at the MJQ This was posted on myspace from Randy (Tight Bros) about the MF DOOM show Thursday night at MJQ.
"Many apologies go to all of you who came out to the MF DOOM show last night at MJQ and paid $30 of your hard earned money only to watch him lip sinc for 20 minutes at 1:30 in the morning. This was by far one of the single worst experiences I’ve had as a club promoter and I sincerely apologize if you walked away feeling cheated. To make matters even worse MF DOOMS appointed doorman took off with all the money from the door after the show! As soon as we realized the money was stolen we decided to help ourselves to all of MF DOOMS merchandise which included a bunch of T shirts and posters. So, in an effort to make it up to everyone who walked away feeling cheated, we’re giving away all the merchandise for free so come and get it while supplies last!! And if that’s not enough, feel free to let MF DOOM aka Daniel Dumile know how you really feel by calling him at his home in Kennesaw Georgia. All the best, Randy Castello / Tight Bros Network "
Vote for Atlanta! Several hometown heroes have been nominated for a 2008 Plug Independent Music Award! 99X DJ Elliott Garstin's Sunday School program is up for best specialty show of the year. Deerhunter and Black Lips share nominations for best indie record, live show, and new artist between them. WRAS is up there, too, for it's fine radio programming. Paste magazine has a nomination for best music magazine. Even Criminal Records is up there as a nominee for best music store! Log in to Plugawards.com to vote now! We want Atlanta to dominate these awards. Winners will be announced in March!
Regina Spektor ’s Atlanta concert has been rescheduled for the third time. The new date is February 29 at the Tabernacle. Tickets for the November 15 and December 5 dates will be honored.
Live Nation has just announced some of their shows for the beginning of 2008! Tickets for the following will go on sale Saturday, December 15. January 9- Lupe Fiasco at the Coca-Cola Roxy January 22- Marilyn Manson at the Tabernacle February 9- The Bravery at the Coca-Cola Roxy March 8- comedian & radio host Jim Nortonat the Coca-Cola Roxy
 Annie Lennox teamed up with 23 of the world’s most acclaimed female superstar voices for the charity record Sing, to raise money and awareness for the HIV/AIDS organisation, Treatment Action Campaign (TAC). The track, already available to download through iTunes and other online outlets, will be physically released along with special remixes THIS SATURDAY DECEMBER 1st – WORLD AIDS DAY. Watch the new “Sing” video now: http://musicbox.sonybmg.com/videos/annie-lennox/sing This special cause inspired Madonna, Celine Dion, Pink, Shakira, Kt Tunstall, Dido, Faith Hill, Fergie, Sugababes, Beth Orton, Bonnie Raitt, Martha Wainwright, Joss Stone, Melissa Etheridge, Angelique Kidjo, Beverley Knight, K.D Lang, Shingai Shoniwa, Gladys Knight, Isobel Campbell and Sarah Mclachlan to all contribute to Sing! Get more information at Annie’s websites below, and remember to support World Aids Day this Saturday. www.annielennoxsing.com www.annielennox.com
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