Wow. What a weekend! Not only do we have the Atlanta Mess-Around at The EARL, but we also have some great free events too: Dogwood Festival, Foursquare Day, and the almighty Record Store Day! And then there is a major on sale going on for a couple of great reunited southern indie rock bands, so check the bottom of the post for that.

Thursday, April 14 – Fitz and the Tantrums at The Loft

With their infectious mix of ’80s pop, funk, indie rock and soul, Fitz and the Tantrum have been storming dance floors across the nation. And now they’ve sold out The Loft. If you’re lucky enough to have tickets, be sure to shake your ass for us.

SOLD OUT!

Thursday, April 14 – Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit at The EARL

It’ll be a great night of sweet alt-country from the amazing Jason Isbell, who will be joined by Maria Taylor of Azure Ray at The EARL tonight.

Friday, April 15 – Sunday, April 17 – Atlanta Mess-Around at The EARL

Douchemaster, Rob’s House and Triple Ds’ rowdy Atlanta Mess-Around weekend is back, and this year they’ll have the likes of Oblivians, TESTORS featuring Sonny Vincent and a special dunch with Gentleman Jesse.

Friday, April 15 – Wanda Jackson at The Loft

Rock ‘n’ roll legend Wanda Jackson, AKA The Queen of Rockabilly, is back with an amazing album made with Jack White at the helm. Catch the amazing rocker at The Loft with Anna Kramer & The Lost Cause.

Friday, April 15 – The Raveonettes at Masquerade

Uber-cool danish garage rock duo The Raveonettes come back to the states and play a killer show at Masquerade.

Friday, April 15 – Adron, Little Tybee at Star Bar

The charming bird-voiced Adron will be joined by indie folk multi-instrumentalists Little Tybee at Star Bar on Friday.

Tickets are $5 at the door.

Saturday, April 16 – Old School Saturday at AmericasMart

Atlanta’s favorite monthly dance night Old School Saturday returns with more excellent ’80s and ’90s hip-hop and R&B hits for you to shake your well-clad ass to.

Sunday, April 17 – British Sea Power at The EARL

Sharp, catchy British rockers British Sea Power bring the guitars to Atlanta’s The EARL for a great Sunday show.

On sales:

Loretta Lynn at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, June 10 – on sale Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m.

David Gray at Fox Theatre, June 28 – on sale Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m.

Guadalcanal Diary at Smith’s Olde Bar, July 2 – on sale Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m.

Archers of Loaf at The EARL, July 22 and 23 – presale on Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m, general sale on Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m

An evening with Further at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, July 31 – on sale Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m.

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, August 12 – on sale Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m.

- We got another little taste of Little Tybee’s eagerly awaiting new record, Humorous To Bees, out April 5. This snippet is in the form of a typically-charming video, compete with cut-out shadow cuteness. Check it out above.

- Dates and bands have been announced for the Atlanta Mess-Around at The EARL. The two-day festival takes place over April 15 and 16, and will feature TESTORS (featuring Sonny Vincent), Oblivians, Subsonics, GG King, Predator and a very special yummy Dunch with Gentleman Jesse. Tickets just went on sale yesterday so get yours now.

- The rumors are true! Atlanta rockers Ponderosa will be playing Team Luis’ two-year anniversary party at Star Bar tonight. $8 at the door will get you a kick ass night.

- By now, you must have heard that ’80s synthpop heroes O.M.D. are coming to The Loft on March 14. To get a feel for their new stuff, you can download this track O.M.D. – If You Want It (Marsheaux Remix) for free!

Douchmaster, Rob’s House and Triple D’s are bringing back The Atlanta Mess-Around to East Atlanta for an incredible lineup of local artists and beyond. There are a few two-day passes available, which include both EARL shows and a Saturday matinee at 529.

Here’s the crazy-cool lineup:
Here’s the crazy-cool lineup:

Urinals
Reigning Sound
Davila 666
Gentleman Jesse & His Men
Ty Segall (solo set)
King Louie’s Missing Monuments
CoCoComa
Wizzard Sleeve
GG King
Predator
Woven Bones
Barreracudas
Bad Sports
The White Wires
Carnivores
Customers
Georgiana Starlington
Games
Bukkake Boys
Ralph

Buy your tickets now at Ticket Alternative.