Thursday February 3, 2005:
BMI "See It Hear First" Showcase with World Leader Pretend, Rehab, Steadlur, Elevation, & 730 Atlanta/SunTrust Banking Pre-Party with Brash Music Recording Artist Taylor Hollingsworth - Smith's Olde Bar

Read up on Atlanta Music Guide's Featured Band for February - Steadlur! These brothers will be rockin' the BMI "See It Hear First" Showcase this Thursday at Smith's Olde Bar, so come on out and see the band whose turned the heads of many Atlanta music fans and label reps. The BMI showcase is a great opportunity for everyone to catch some of the Southeast's most prominent local acts before they become big. BMI-affilliated writers are welcome to join other musicians and music industry professionals for the 730 Atlanta / SunTrust pre-show reception featuring an acoustic set from Brash Music recording artist Taylor Hollingsworth. Closing the night will be Warner Brothers recording artists World Leader Pretend. For showcase information, etc. visit BMI's Showcase Page.

Atlanta's Music Scene Welcomes The Loft!

Vinyl, one of Atlanta's best music venues, is no longer. But don't worry, because things are about to get a hell of a lot better. The club is being turned into a Park Bench Midtown, which will be a regular bar with live music from acts like Cary Pierce of Jackopierce. Touring bands that played the Cotton Club and Masquerade now have a new home with the expansion of the Earthlink Live Music Complex. The top floor will house a new 10,000 square foot live music venue called The Loft (Vinyl 's new name). The grand opening week kicks off February 24th, featuring DJ Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys. The opening weekend will culminate in a show Saturday February 26th featuring Pleasure Club, Sons of William (Joe Stark), Family Force 5, and Taylor Hollingsworth. Other great bands coming to The Loft soon include Ash, The Bravery, Hot Hot Heat, Louis XIV, and Citizen Cope. 99X listeners can access the presales for both shows starting February 2nd at 10am via Ticket Alternative. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday February 5th at 10am. For more information, check out  www.theloftatl.com | www.vinylatlanta.com

JUST ANNOUNCED - Interpol Return to Atlanta

First they sold out the Cotton Club, and then they sold out the Roxy. Now Interpol are returning to Atlanta on Monday March 21st, and at the rate the band's fanbase has grown, they just might sell out the Tabernacle this time. Tickets for the show will go on sale this Saturday February 5th at noon and will be $23 in advance and $25 day of show (if there are any left). www.interpolny.com

And as always, for the latest Atlanta music news, concert dates, & more.... check out our News section on the Atlanta Music Guide!