Dr. Dog
Be the Void
Anti-
Dr. Dog has returned with some new tunes that are blowing me away. The band’s newest album, Be the Void, was recently released on February 8 and it’s their sixth full-length in the past 10 years. Typically by this point in a band’s career, I’ve given up hope and lost interest in whatever they released, but these Pennsylvania indie pop-rockers have got me hooked. … Continue Reading
Country outlaws, soul divas, college rock heroes, experimental indie rock legends… oh my! This weekend is ridiculously packed with the best music the past five decades have given us. We’re not sure how you’re going to make all these choices, so let us know what you decide on in the comments below. … Continue Reading
By Amanda Miles
Kurt Thomas knows how to kick off a show. Grabbing the audience’s attention with a strong riff and never letting up is his signature honky tonk style. The cold December wind was no match for the heat emanating from the Kurt Thomas Band at Dixie Tavern on December 9. The venue may have been small but their sound was immense, filling the space with the hum of country music.
For the last five years, Kurt Thomas has been developing a strong fan base across the southeast. Kurt won national talent contests including Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star and CMT’s Music City Madness. Winning the contests gave Kurt a platform to open for some of the biggest names in country music including Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, Sugarland and the Zac Brown Band. Raised in the small town of Dahlonega, GA, Kurt was able to realize one of his musical dreams when he was mentored by country music legend, Randy Travis. The opportunity to work with the musical icon drove Kurt to unwaveringly pursue his dream of music stardom. Presently, Kurt is enjoying the independent success of his third album, “Six Strings and a Prayer.”
Kurt Thomas brought his charismatic best to the boisterous crowd at Dixie Tavern. The set began with a rousing version of “Up On Cripple Creek.” The band covered crowd favorites “Dixieland Delight,” “Family Tradition,” and “Southern Cross.” The covers were tight but the highlights from the set were original songs, the rollicking “Kick Back,” and the small town feel of “Front Porch Swing.” Kurt’s voice was strong as he commanded the attention of everyone in the vicinity. The band’s energy was electric, easily transitioning from a Motown jam to pure country gold. The small town band with big city dreams proved to the revelers at Dixie Tavern they are a dynamic country music force to be reckoned with.
Catch Kurt Thomas at the Buckhead Theatre on February 4, 2012. Proceeds from the show will benefit Johnathan Taylor, a former UGA Outfielder who was paralyzed after an on field collision. Visit www.dawgsforjt.com for further information.
Brrrrrr! Wrap up warm folks, this chilly weather isn’t messing around. It’ll get a bit milder over the weekend, but regardless, the wintery temperatures shouldn’t deter you from getting to some great gigs. Local music is especially being represented well this weekend, with record releases and more abound! And if you fancy the field-trip, get up to Athens for Old 97′s. Don’t forget to check the bottom of the post – we have a slew of on sales coming up on Friday and Saturday for the impending onslaught of spring shows. … Continue Reading
Washed Out at Buckhead Theatre
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By Jeremy Frye
Rockford, Ill.’s power-pop institution, Cheap Trick, have an undisputed legacy of four decades of continuous touring and widespread influence in both the hard rock and alt-rock communities. This is a band that built their name (and had their first taste of mainstream success with 1978’s Cheap Trick at Budokan) on their live show. If you’ve never seen them, now is the time to take the opportunity to see one of rock’s greatest live bands in the intimate environs of the lovely Buckhead Theatre. If you have seen them, you know this is a show not to be missed.
If that isn’t enough to convince you, the show is a benefit, raising money for the World Wildlife Fund and Coca-Cola’s Arctic Home holiday campaign, which aids conservation efforts to create safe havens for polar bears. Cute, adorable, Coca-Cola-loving polar bears, people! $15.00 of each ticket will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund, up to $22,500.
Tickets to the show are $31 (general admission) and $46 (reserved). Doors are at 7:00 p.m., and the show starts at 8:00 p.m., with Atlanta’s excellent Biters opening, a young band with great tunes, obviously influenced by Cheap Trick.
So to recap: a not lame opening act, a legendary headliner, a guaranteed fun night, and no homeless polar bears! Shake off the post-Christmas malaise and get out of the house!
More information, and tickets, HERE.
By Justin Lyons; photos by Matthew Smith
Lykke Li’s transformation from curious and blooming songsbird to take-charge chanteuse over the past few years was on great display at Buckhead Theatre on Sunday night. Li’s latest album, Wounded Rhymes, brushes aside all of the come-ons and questions from her debut Youth Novels and transitions to actions and sexual prowess. After a three-year hiatus, the maturation is welcome and Lykke Li’s strongest material to date.
Full gallery of pictures at the bottom of the post. … Continue Reading
Things are a little mellow this weekend, probably with everyone gearing up for the big Turkey Fest coming up next week. But there is still a ton of incredible shows, and a donka-truck-tonnage of tickets going on sale, so you can get some Christmas shopping done too (and pick yourself up something nice while you’re at it). And, in non-music news, Kids in the Hall’s wonderful Dave Foley will be doing stand up comedy Thursday through Sunday at the Laughing Skull. … Continue Reading
Review by Justin Lyons; photos by Catrina Maxwell (www.catmaxphotography.com)
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Iron & Wine – Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta, GA – 11/11/11
By Justin Lyons
If you haven’t listened to Iron & Wine recently, you might assume two things about Sam Beam & co.’s live performance: a) a simple singer-songwriter style approach with just an acoustic guitar, b) a trademark bushy beard.
Iron & Wine’s first album The Creek Drank The Cradle certainly ushered in a tidal wave of acoustic narrating troubadours, but over the last nine years, the band transformed into multi-talented act. The flowing beard, while tamer than previous years, is still there, but as Iron & Wine releases have grown and diversified, so have Beam’s live experiences. From Twilight-featured fame to collaboration with Arizona alt country act Calexico to funky, ’70s pop 2011 album, Kiss Each Other Clean, Iron & Wine’s gradual progression has been a welcome one. … Continue Reading
This is definitely a weekend for the non-procrastinators. There’s a lot of sold-out (and close to selling out) shows up on our list, but luckily for those who waited too long there is still plenty of great gigs to choose from. So make those plans now if you haven’t already! … Continue Reading
By Jenna Hughes
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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
You guys really are spoiled for choice this weekend. The city’s hip older sibling is hosting a little shindig with some college rock legends, while the still-cool but much-older uncle spoils ale lovers rotten with a sold-out craft beer extravaganza. And between all that, there’s a ton of kick-ass rock shows to boot. Choose wisely, and have fun! … Continue Reading
What a weekend! There’s celebrations of the city’s best, new wave heroes, and a few extra-special festivals too. And with the unbearable heat long gone (knock on wood), we can run around the city all day and all night and not worry about melting into the pavement. So go forth and rock out! … Continue Reading
By Michael Koenig (http://vacantmoon.viewbook.com/)
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