It seems like great things are happening for our friends at Vinyl. In March, they'll be bringing Ash, The Bravery, Hot Hot Heat, and Citizen Cope to Atlanta. Make sure you stay tuned on Friday for their big announcement... www.vinylatlanta.com

GIVEAWAY - Congrats to Amanda Martin + David Thomas, who have both scored prize packs from Capitol recording artists The Redwalls, who will be playing Friday night with Keane and The Zutons! 

Now, AMG is doing another giveaway. 99X has announced their lineup for their annual 99X Sinners Ball. Atlanta Music Guide is giving away two pairs of tickets for this awesome event sponsored by Beck's Bier and Bacardi! All you have to do is email us at info@atlantamusicguide.com with the name of the venue the Metalsome Monday band plays every week, and you'll be entered in our drawing. It's that easy! The winners will be notified this Monday January 31st.

The Mardi Gras bash will take place February 5th at Kenny's Alley at Underground Atlanta and feature music from Better Than Ezra, local act Y-O-U , the Metalsome Monday live heavy metal karaoke band, along with performances from the Dollsquad Cabaret in between the sets. Tickets are on sale now through Ticket Alternative for $15.00 plus service charges. www.99x.com | get your 99X Sinners Ball tickets


Last week's Atlanta Music Unites benefit shows were a great success, and it helped raise thousands of dollars for the earthquake and tsunami victims in South Asia. Kudos to all of the bands, companies, and people involved. Click here to see photos from several of the shows, including the finale, taken by Zack Arias of Usedfilm.com.

U2 has just revealed that the first leg of the band's Vertigo tour will kick off March 28 in San Diego, CA. The band will be accompanied throughout the U.S. by Kings of Leon and then head over to Europe in June. No Atlanta date has been announced yet, but it is expected that the band will hit more American cities with the tour's second leg in the fall. Kings of Leon will be coming to Atlanta prior to their opening stint March 18 at the Coca Cola Roxy with The Features. www.u2.com | www.kingsofleon.com 

Rock Fore Dough Benefit, SXSW Lineup, & other things..click here for more news!

Featured Shows
Friday January 28 - Keane, The Zutons, The Redwalls - Coca Cola Roxy
After a great performance in December at 99X's Mistle Toe Jam, Keane will return to Atlanta tomorrow night for a sold out show. Even better - the band is bringing two great opening acts along. The Zutons' "Pressure Point" has invaded homes with the Levi's jeans commercial, and people will know The Redwalls soon with their retro sound, drawing influences from surf rock, soul, and early-era Beatles.  

Thursday February 2 - BMI's "See It Hear First" Showcase - Smith's Olde Bar
Atlanta Music Guide will be sponsoring BMI's "See It Hear First" rock showcase next Thursday February 3rd at Smith's Olde Bar. The showcase will highlight several of BMI's most promising Southeastern acts. Headlining the night will be Rehab, who found success in 2001 with their modern rock hit "It Don't Matter." Also on the bill are Atlanta's Steadlur and Elevation, along with Charleston-based band The Young Republicans. Come on out for a night of great music from bands that will soon invade the airwaves. Doors are at 8:30, and the show starts at 9:00pm. BMI-affilliated writers & publishers are welcome to the Writer, Artist, & Industry Cocktail Reception at 7:00pm, featuring an acoustic performance from Brash Music's newest artist, Taylor Hollingsworth. For more information, check out BMI's Showcase Page.