Full Beer List Announced For Winter Beer Carnival!

Sample more than 100 different beers at this year’s Winter Beer Carnival! Featuring traditional favorites and premium craft beers, there will also be an assortment of the best winter brews.

For the true beer geek, we invite you to HOPtimize to a VIP ticket  and receive admission into the event one hour early where you will have  exclusive access to sample a premium selection of top rated and hard to find beers. Make sure and buy your tickets early, as this event is SURE TO SELL OUT!

Check out the epic list of beers so far:

Abita Amber
Abita Mardi Gras Bock
Abita strawberry
Abita Turbo Dog
Allagash White
Anchor Steam Brekle’s Brown
Anchor Steam Liberty … Continue Reading

The Annual Winter Beer Carnival Returns on February 11 with More Beer and More Games!

Through the doom and gloom of post-holiday horribleness lies a frothy shining light. The 3rd Annual Winter Beer Carnival will be upon us on February 11 – and it’s move to Atlantic Station to accommodate the  huge increase in yummy beer and kick ass carnival games, not to mention more music and food. Patrons will get the chance to sample over 100 beers, including some special winter brews, and VIP tickets get you exclusive access to fancy-pants craft beers, private bathrooms, early entry and more!

This event has always sold out, so you’d better buy those tickets now. We smell a good Christmas present brewing…

Picture Book: Bands from the Chomp And Stomp in Cabbagetown, November 5

By Ken Lackner

Full gallery with Ballhog!, High Strung String Band, Spanky and the Love Handles and Steve Tombstone after the jump. Find your picture in our PhotoReflect gallery too!

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AMG Weekend Picks: Unknown Hinson, Decatur Wine Fest, Inman Park Beer Chase and More!

This weekend is going to be sunny, gorgeous and packed with amazing food, drink and rock ‘n’ roll. We have so many awesome choices for you that you’ll be falling into your bed on Sunday night giving good ol’ ATL a huge mental hug. … Continue Reading

Picture Book: Zac Brown Kicks Off Annual Music and Food Festival

By Amanda Miles

The inaugural Southern Ground Music and Food Festival was held over the weekend in Charleston, South Carolina. Zac Brown’s vision of combining world class fare with live music became a stunning reality over three days in the balmy coastal town. 31 acts from various genres of music including country, folk, rock, reggae and funk scorched the stages at Blackbaud Stadium on scenic Daniel Island. Festival attendees enjoyed jambalaya, fried banana pudding, hand pulled pork and Jack Daniels’ cocktails while relishing music from two distinct vantage points, the Main Stage and the smaller Honest Tea Stage. Zac unveiled a true VIP experience called “front porch boxes,” where first class food and music collide. The seating is eye level with the main stage, complete with platforms for artists to perform on as the ticket holder revels in a delicious four course meal prepared by James Beard award-winning chefs.

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AMG Weekend Picks: Little Five Points Halloween Parade, Taste of Atlanta, Little Dragon and More!

Happy Almost-Weekend People! This one is going to rock. From yummy treats at Taste of Atlanta to the marvels and wonders at the Little Five Points Halloween Parade, we’ve got you covered. And if you do pop along to the parade, be sure to find our tent (in front of Criminal Records) with Ticket Alternative. You can enter to win our raffle, raising money for Criminal Records – more info HERE. We’re also giving prizes away for most awesome costumes! … Continue Reading

Live Review & Picture Book: A3C at Masquerade, October 6 – 8

By Kelsi Velpel

The second weekend in October marked the seventh year of  the A3C Hip Hop Festival, held this year at Masquerade, in Atlanta.  Starting on Thursday, October 6, and ending the night of Saturday, October 8 the festival was consistently alive with musicians, DJs, producers, B-boys, music professionals, and hip-hop fans alike.  There is a unique atmosphere that the A3C Festival achieves that is much unlike any other event of this type.

Local recording artist Dreamer was quoted saying, “The thing that stands out to me is the low-key kinship created by the culture of hip-hop.”  The combination of kinship and unity within the hip-hop culture seemed to be a collective feeling from those at A3C.  After his performance on the iHiphop.com stage, New Orleans artist Dee-1 also commented on A3C, he said, “A3C is dope because to me it’s like SXSW all condensed into one venue. You don’t have to walk and have your feet hurt to try to catch all the good music and people.” There is no doubt that A3C has accomplished a very unique experience which is why the yearly festival draws thousands of attendees each year. … Continue Reading

Taste of Atlanta’s Friday Night Kick-Off Party: Featuring Kevin Rathbun Singing Karoke!!

Sike! Okay, so maybe Kevin Rathbun won’t be singing karaoke, but he will be there with the Food Network’s Aarón Sanchez!! And just in case that is not cool enough for you, then you CAN sing along with the most awesome Yacht Rock Schooner, which if you are not familiar is the  ”fast, light, backwards version of the Yacht Rock Revue Mothership.”

Grill and Chill with Taste of Atlanta at the Friday Night Kick-Off Party on October 21.  Taste of Atlanta’s Big Grill -- A Foodie Exclusive Block Party will showcase ice-cold Amstel Light, Bacardi Oak and Coke, a variety of wines and some of the area’s most delicious dishes. With your VIP ticket, you’ll get easy, early access to this Tech Square party featuring live music, and lots of surprise guest appearances!

Buy Your Tickets Early!

And just to get your little tushes moving in your cubicles, here’s a little taste of some of the suave moves the Yacht Rock Schooner boys will be whipping up for  you!

Ticket Alternative + AMG Awesome Raffle at the L5P Halloween Festival and Parade

The 11th Annual Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade is taking place on Saturday, October 22nd and Ticket Alternative  and Atlanta Music Guide is going to be there with lots of awesome treats.

TA and AMG will be doing a raffle for a huge prize pack that includes: $100 gift card from Criminal Records, Wrecking Bar gift certificate, Paste Magazine subscription, Wild Heaven Beer goodies, Team Clermont swag (CDs, t-shirts from their bands), Kingsized prize pack (including tickets and CDs), Alon’s gift certificate, Abbadabba’s gift certificate, Zombie ATL prize, four passes to Netherworld AND Ticket Alternative awesomeness. Raffle tickets are $1 each. $1!

Throughout the day TA and AMG will be giving away other cool swag to people with the coolest costumes.

So, this Saturday get an awesome costume together and come on down to the L5P Halloween Festival and Parade. It’s going to be loads of fun!

For more information about the L5P Halloween Festival and Parade, please visit http://www.l5phalloween.com

The Dunwoody Music Festival is October 22 – with Stars of 80s Rock!

If you live on the north part of town, maybe just outside the perimeter, then you’ll be excited to hear that The Dunwoody Music Festival is happening in just over a week’s time. The festival is an all-day event, with a Break Dance Battle Royale, a Battle of the Bands, local merchants and more. The day wraps up with the Stars of 80s Rock – featuring members of 38 Special, Starship and more. Check out the trailer above for a little taste, find out more about the festival at The Dunwoody Music Festival website, and buy tickets for the Stars of 80s Rock concert HERE.

Athens PopFest Brings Olivia Tremor Control, The Dead Milkmen and More!

Athens PopFest is happening soon; next weekend to be exact. October 12 – 15 you’ll have all of the insane pop fun you can handle and then some. A full festival pass is $70, daily passes range from $12 to $17 advance, $13-$20 the day of the show.

The Athens Pop Fest features Olivia Tremor Control, Bob Mould, Throwing Muses, The Dead Milkmen and Man or Astroman? with 65 other acts hailing from all across the country. The shows take place at Caledonia Lounge and 40 Watt Club.

On Saturday only, you’re invited to stop by the Classic Center to indulge yourself in Poptober Fair. This includes a craft, comics, and records show. It’s free with your PopFest wristband, otherwise it’s $5.

So, come on down to Athens for four days of music and fun! We’ll see you there!

On Sale Today: Manchester Orchestra’s 2nd Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Celebration “The Stuffing”

By Eileen Tilson

Local boys, Manchester Orchestra are spreading the holiday cheer again with their annual,”The Stuffing” showing returns to the Center Stage Atlanta music complex on November 23, featuring Manchester Orchestra, Cage The Elephant, White Denim, The Dear Hunter, All Get Out, Death on Two Wheels, Gobotron, Right Away Great Captain!, Harrison Hudson, A: The Color, Big Jesus, Jr. Astronomers & more!

Tickets on sale, today, Tuesday, Oct 4 – $25 General admission

Center Stage Schedule:
White Denim
Cage The Elephant
Manchester Orchestra

The Loft Schedule:

Death On Two Wheels
All Get Out
The Dear Hunter

Vinyl Schedule:
Jr Astronomers
Big Jesus
A: The Color
Harrison Hudson
Gobotron / Right Away Great Captain!

BBQ, Music & Midtown, Oh My! Third Annual Atlanta BBQ Fest This Weekend

The 3^rd Annual Atlanta BAR-B-Q will serve up a heaping helping of blues, bluegrass and rock music to enjoy with all the BBQ you can eat at this year’s festival.  This year’s music line-up includes Atlanta’s top blues artists along with the Award winning blues master – The Robert Cray Band.  Atlantic Station’s special event site (20^th Street at Fowler) plays host to this 2 day feast on Friday-Saturday, September 30^th and October 1^st.

Sponsored by Amstel Light, Atlantic Station, Tork, BB&T, Southern Recipe Pork Rinds, BBQ Galore, Xfinity, WVEE – V103, DAVE FM and the Creative Loafing, The Atlanta BAR-B-Q Festival is the Crossroads of BBQ.  Atlanta’s largest 2-day BBQ cooking competition and festival attracts fans from Atlanta and the Southeast to enjoy the art of BBQ, great food, live entertainment and an interactive kid’s area. More than 40 professional and amateur BBQ teams from across the region will compete in a variety of individual cooking categories.

For more information : www.atlbbqfest.com

$6.00 Advance / $10 Day of show

Kids 12 and under FREE when accompanied by an adult

B52′s, Gin Blossoms And More At Harvest Moon Festival; Callaway Gardens Oct. 6-9 – Win Tickets!

By Eileen Tilson

On Oct 6-9, Callaway Gardens plays host to the first ever Harvest Moon Festival, including performances from musical guests, Georgia’s own B-52s, Mat Kearny, Shawn Colvin, the Gin Blossoms, and Big Head Todd.

The festival kicks off Thursday, Oct 6 with the “Harvest Feast”, hosted by The Food Network’s Claire Robinson.  Robinson will provide a demonstration on how to use fresh ingredients and then guests will dine on a farm-to-table dinner while taking in performances from a diverse trio of talented singer-songwriters, including Joe Purdy and Nic Cowan.

The four-day festival is a celebration of the harvest and of man and nature’s fruitful coexistence, combining farm-to-table foods, eco- centric vendors, cooking and gardening demonstrations, fun and educational activities for children, and of course, an unprecedented lineup of big-name bands.

Taking to the two festival stages will be the likes of singer- songwriters Shawn Mullins and Mat Kearney, the bluesy jam band Big Head Todd and the Monsters, indie-rockers The Company of Thieves and Infantree, and the hot young pop outfit Parachute, plus a host of others.

For tickets, information and the current list of confirmed acts, visit http://harvestmoonfest.com/.

You can win two weekend passes for the festival by filling out the form below.

Joy Formidable to Play Music Midtown, September 24

By Al Kaufman

With The Big Roar, The Joy Formidable created the album that people in England have been waiting for years to hear. Ever since the Welsh trio offered up the 2009 eight-song EP A Balloon Called Moaning fans have been clamoring to see what the guitar-heavy shoe gazers would do with a big full-length.

On this side of the Pond, the demand for new material has not been quite so boisterous. In fact, it’s safe to say most people would just say, “The Joy Who?” The Joy Formidable is on a mission to show those folks what they’ve been missing. … Continue Reading