August 11, 2004

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GIVEAWAY - Want to snag a copy of Rubyhorse's newest release, Goodbye To All That? Just shoot us an email at info@atlantamusicguide.com telling us what famous Beatle played on the band's last record to qualify, and we'll draw three winners on Friday. Check out our latest addition to the Atlanta Music Guide Features section - an insightful interview with the Irish lads of Rubyhorse, and their opinions on Atlanta, signing to local indie label Brash Music, and the trials and tribulations of the modern music industry. To read the Rubyhorse interview, click here.
 

99X has this year's Upstart Fest part two almost ready to rock. According to their newsletter, this time around, the Atlanta radio station will bring Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand (who sold out the Cotton Club during their last visit here) and Las Vegas natives The Killers, along with more un-announced acts back to the Masquerade Music Park September 12th. www.99x.com

The Atlanta chapter of the American Cancer Society is throwing its 19th annual 'Party With A Purpose.' The concert/silent auction/dinner is a benefit featuring Ed Roland of Collective Soul , Emerson Hart of Tonic, and Butch Walker, playing together on one stage. Local acts Serene and Screen Door are set to play as well. The event is 21 and up - general admission tickets cost $50, which also includes a complimentary buffet and 2 drinks. VIP tickets cost $85, which includes a VIP pre-event party at Andrews Upstairs with complimentary hors d'oeurves, a meet and greet with the musicians, admission to the VIP balcony with gourmet catering, reserved seating, and a VIP bar - and to top it off, you're helping out a great cause.  Tickets for Party With A Purpose are available through Ticket Alternative. For more information, visit www.partywithapurpose.com.

Turner Field 's My South Rocks concert series continues past the Summer and into the Fall. Atlanta Braves patrons can now see some of the Southeast's popular bands. The newly announced acts include The Lost Trailers (August 13), Y-O-U (August 27), and Urban Sophisticates (September 10). The music starts at 6pm outside in the Turner Field plaza area. To find out more information, visit the official Atlanta Braves website at www.atlantabraves.com.

For those who just can't wait, Sony/Epic is having a listening party August 20 and 21st from 7-9pm for the upcoming Butch Walker album, "Letters." The party will take place inside the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar, and there will be giveaways as well. Walker's CD hits stores August 24th, and he was also recently named Rolling Stone's "Hot Producer" for 2004. www.butchwalker.com

We finally did it and sold our souls to MySpace. If you haven't checked out the site that is easily kicking Friendster in the ass, now's the time to do so. Check out the Atlanta Music Guide account at www.myspace.com/atlantamusicguide for featured shows, links to Atlanta band profiles, and a media player with songs from previously featured artists. It is a bit addictive, so don't say we didn't warn you....

The Beastie Boys invade Atlanta, the International Acoustic Music Awards are accepting submissions, and more...
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Featured Shows
Thursday August 12 - The Masquerade 
The L.A.M.E. Benefit (Local Arts and Music Experience) takes place Thursday at The Masquerade. Hosted by the local filmmakers in Bungle Productions, the concert is a fundraiser for the collective's upcoming project and features Heavy Mojo, Blue Epic, and Kelly Love Jones. Tickets are available in advance through Ticket Alternative.