Free Music & Movie Passes! Win Tix To “What To Expect When You’re Expected;” Screening Tonight!

Show some Atlanta love for What to Expect When You’re Expecting (filmed in Atlanta!) featuring a song by Atlanta artist Matthew Perryman Jones (playing The Loft June 2). In honor of the spotlight on our little city, we are giving you a FREE DOWNLOAD of the song “Waiting on the Light to Change” by MPJ, and giving away passes to win tickets to the screening TONIGHT AT 7PM AT AMC Phipps Plaza.

Matthew Perryman Jones – “Waiting on the Light to Change”

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What’s Up Tuesday?

Well Good Morning Atlanta! It’s that time of the year where the girls dress in just barely what they can get away with, and boys in skinny jean shorts are in abundance…..but oh yes, the music is aplenty! There is some pretty great stuff going on tonight, here are some shows that I think you should check out:

-Man of man, this man is SCANDALOUS!! And Awesome. Go see Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears tonight at The Earl...with all the dancing  you will do, you won’t even have to work out today.

-Are you a fan of Black Kids like I am? Well over at The Drunken Unicorn tonight you can catch Gospel Music (featuring Own Holmes of Black Kids).

-San Diego Christian hard rockers, P.O.D. will be bringing their divinely inspired tunes to The Loft tonight. Joining them is Should Harbor….should be a hell of a time.

- NYC indie rockers, Woods, made their way down past the Mason Dixon line and will be performing tonight at 529.

-Singer-songwriter Kate Campbell learned the piano at age seven before switching to the guitar as a teenager during the folk-rock heyday of the 70s. She is having her CD-release party tonight at Eddie’s Attic.

-Skinny jeans and white belts will be in abundance at The Masquerade where Rise Against, A Day To Remember, Title Fight will be getting the kids feeling all pop-punk like.

What’s Up Wednesday?

Happy Wednesday Atlanta! Today we are continuing the “Why I Love Leila” series…

-Leila has the BEST taste in music, and always supports local acts. She literally knows about bands before everyone else…..PERIOD. And the coolest part, is that Leila isn’t a snob about her musical choices, she just quietly shares and enjoys….

-The ever-so-popular scenester, Sharon Van Etten is back at The Earl tonight to grace us with her Lucinda Williams-ness.

-Who can turn down some good ole’ Bluegrass/Americana? Head over to Eddie’s Attic tonight to see The Rowan Cunningham Band, joining them is Atlanta favorite, Caroline Aiken.

-You know it’s a good time when The Melvins are in town! See them tonight at The Loft.

-Over at The Tabernacle joining indie-poppers, The Frey who will be joined by the lovely Jessie Baylin.

-If you haven’t jammed out to the tunes of Foxy Shazam, then head yourself immediately to the Masquerade.

What’s Up Tuesday?

I have to tell you Atlanta, I am a little bummed out this week because our dear Ticket Alternative Promotions Director, Leila Regan-Porter is leaving Atlanta, and as anyone who knows Leila agrees, she is one of the greatest people you will ever meet…This is Leila’s last week, so I am going to show off the “reasons why we love Leila” until Friday (her last day).

1) Leila Regan Porter has better style than any fashion designer, this girl makes creppy 70′s curtains into the trendiest of dresses.

Here are your Tuesday choices:

-Arizona pop-rockers, The Maine, will have the kiddies heads a bopping tonight at The Loft.

-The 3rd Annual Georgia Tech Glee Club is one of the oldest in the country, and will be rocking it out with the Agnes Scott Choral Group tonight at Eddie’s Attic.

-Chicago indie rockers,  Disappears are at The Earl tonight, joining them is Lotus Plaza.

-Matt Abts , 2003 Grammy Nominated drummer, original member of Gov’t Mule, first started playing music in high school in Panama before getting a break playing with Dickey Betts and Chuck Leavell in 1984. He is at Smith’s Olde Bar tonight for Planet of the Abts: Matt Abts and John Carlsson.

5GB With The Maine; Playing The Loft, Tomorrow, April 24

Arizona indie pop rockers, The Maine, are touring around the country in support of their latest album, Pioneer, and are coming to Atlanta tomorrow at The Loft. Bassist and founding member Garrett Nickelsen joined us before the show for our 5GB series.

What’s the first gig you ever attended?

Blink 182, New Found Glory, and Midtown

What is the best gig that you ever played/performed?

My favorite concert we have played was in Sao Paluo Brazil last December. I’ve never felt that much energy in my life. I’m pretty sure it was hotter than the sun.

What is the best gig you have ever seen?

A band called Cassino played at The One Place (a venue that used to be in downtown Phoenix) in 2007. I’ve never heard a band sound so good.

Gig you would most like to play?

I’m sure everyone says this but i would really love to play a show at Madison Square Garden. I’ve never been there but I hear great things.

What would be the lineup for your dream gig?

I would really love to play a show with Neil Young. He is one of the greatest artist to ever release music. If we got to play a show with him it wouldn’t matter where we were at, I’d love every second of it.

Catch The Maine w/ Lydia , Tuesday April 24 at The Loft

Q&A with Buzz Osborne of The Melvins; Playing The Loft, April 25

By Ellen Eldridge

I took a deep breath and a heaping dose of “get over it” advice when conquering the overwhelming feeling of trying to come up with insightful questions for a band that has influenced and acted as the undercurrent for so much mainstream music over the last three decades. The Melvins’ own Buzz Osborne took a healthy dose of good humor and perseverance in answering those questions. The sludgy, abusively heavy and unapologetically creative punk band plays The Loft on April 25. It’s never too late to learn to love these punks.

What does it take to keep a band together for decades?

Insanity toned with anarchy. You need to play with good musicians. You can feed off their energy. Or something. I don’t know really. Has it really been DECADES? Jesus! … Continue Reading

What’s Up Monday?

Sometimes it is a good thing just to have a relatively quiet evening. I’m pretty certain that if you spend too much time going to shows, you might forget about the really great ones. Tonight is a quiet eve in Atlanta, but alas here are your choices.

-Co-managed by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation imprint, Melanie Fiona’s original show at Vinyl sold out so fast that we moved it to The Loft. This soulstress, is certain to entertain.

-Support your local song crafters at Eddie’s Attic tonight for Songwriter’s Open Mic Night. 

-Electronica fans will be at The Masquerade tonight for Borgore and Document One. 

What’s Up Tuesday?

Today is the 7th day in a row in March that it’s been over 80 degrees. Just broke the record that was set in 1907. Wow, it is officially Spring. OR perhaps Mother Nature decided to skip all of it, and go straight to summer. Either way, enjoy the day!

- “Keyboardist/songwriter Thomas Dolby calls this the “Time Capsule Tour” so named because of the titular trailer that sits outside the venue where fans can record 30 second messages to the future. Musically, this looks to be a multimedia extravaganza, as Dolby revisits his ’80s techno-pop hits and plays new songs from a recently released soundtrack to a video game he created.” -Creative Loafing. See him tonight at The Loft.

-Indie rockers Polica, fronted by their mysterious front woman, Channey, will be at the Drunken Unicorn tonight.

-The Alliance Theatre’s upcoming production, GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY, features a blues and roots tinged score with music and lyrics by John Mellencamp and book by Stephen King. To accomplish what has been described as a “ghost story/rock concert mashup,” the actors in the cast must be true musicians. Eddie’s Attic is excited to partner with the Alliance Theatre to bring these talented actor/musician hybrids to our stage.

-Although declared “one of the 25 best bands on MySpace” by Rolling Stone in late 2006, Miniature Tigers rose to wider attention with the release of their 2008 debut. Check them out tonight at The Masquerade.

Picture Book: Emilie Autumn at The Loft, February 15

By Rebecca McCoy (http://ravynfotografie.webs.com/)

Full gallery after the jump.

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AMG Weekend Picks: Idle Warship, Van Dyke Parks, David Wilcox and More!

The weather outside might be frightful right now, but we have enough great gigs to keep you rock ‘n’ roll ‘n’ cozy. There are legends, newcomers and indie favorites – something for everyone! … Continue Reading

What’s Up Thursday?

By Eileen Tilson

Happy Thursday Atlanta! The days consistently keep getting warmer, and I just can’t help but to think that this little hinting of what was supposed to be winter is about over. There are a lot of great shows happening this weekend, so be sure to clear your calendar. Here are your Thursday picks.

-Idle Warship is a perfect example of how a whole can become greater than the sum of its parts – and that is saying quite a lot given the musical components of this project. A collaboration between longtime friends and collaborators, hip-hop luminary Talib Kweli and critically acclaimed soulful singer and songwriter Res, Idle Warship will be entertaining at The Loft tonight.

-The Togas is Ty Segall, Philip Sambol of the Strange Boys, Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams and Lance Wille of the Reigning Sound. They were formed over the phone with the intention of providing the highest quality oceanic entertainment. The Togas will be debuting a covers set individually selected by Bruisers. Each Bruiser will be able to select one song, with the most requested and fun selections to be performed on the ship for all you harpoons and moby dicks. See them tonight at The Earl.

-Exposed Music Festival Presents: The Stand and Deliver Records Wintour 2012. Featuring Society’s Plague with Skinkage tonight at Vinyl.

-Caroline Aiken is a cornerstone of the Decatur folk music movement. Georgia Music Magazine once noted, “She has a soothing, fine wood-grain voice that purrs with a youthful innocence one minute and then growls like a wise bluesy singer the next.” See her perform tonight at Eddie’s Attic.

-Although getting plenty of rightful comparisons to the Kings of Leon, MONA is deservedly worth seeing for the salty performances. See them live tonight at the Masquerade.

Live Review: Fountains of Wayne at The Loft, February 11

By Molly Segers

Atlanta power pop junkies, like myself, rejoiced as Fountains Wayne brought their signature verbose pop tunes wrapped up in bouncy rhythms and jangle to The Loft last Friday. Joining them were Atlanta’s own District Attorneys, who had me thinking of bands like The Damnwells and Weezer throughout their set.

As for Fountains of Wayne, despite some apparent throat problems for front man Chris Collingwood and iffy sound, the band made the most of their 75-minute set. Given the cushion of nine years since their uber-hit “Stacey’s Mom,” this was definitely a show for the diehards more so than, “Hey, I like that one song” crowd.

While the set drew heavily from their 2003 breakout Welcome Interstate Managers and their self-title debut, it favored mellower tracks like “Valley Winter Song” and “Richie and Reuben” from last year’s Sky Full of Holes. Other that opener “Little Red Light,” the big rock moment of the evening was the unexpected medley of Wings’ “Jet,” Peter Frampton’s “Do You Feel Like We Do,” and Billy Squier ‘s “Everybody Wants You.” … Continue Reading

5GB With Emilie Autumn; Playing The Loft; 2/15

By Eileen Tilson

Remember what your 3rd grade teacher taught you? “Never judge a book by its cover.” Emilie Autumn might look like a character out of the latest Tim Burton movie, but don’t let looks deceive.  Ms. Autumn is a world-class violinist who has played all over the world before landing herself in an insane asylum (for real). There’s a fuzzy line between what is genius and what is insanity, right? She joined us for our 5GB series before her show this Wednesday.

What was the first gig you ever went to?

The first live performance I ever saw was “Evita,” by Andrew Lloyd  Weber, when I was four. My first real rock show wasn’t until much  later, and it was for Morrissey.

What is the best gig that you ever played/performed at?

That’s impossible to say. Every single show on this new “Fight  Like A Girl” tour is the best show I’ve ever played.

What is the best gig you have ever been to?

Morrissey.

Gig you would most like to play?

I’d like to sing my new metal track, “It’s Time For Tea,” at the  World Tea Expo.

What would be the lineup for your dream gig?

Myself and Freddie Mercury performing together at Shakespeare’s  Globe Theatre in England.

Catch Emilie Autumn Wednesday at The Loft

AMG Weekend Picks: Jordan Knight, Winter Beer Carnival, The Polyphonic Spree and More!

Happy almost-weekend day everyone! We’ve got great gigs and even a kick ass beer festival to keep you chugging along through this brisk ‘n’ sunny weekend. And don’t forget to check out the tickets going on sale below! … Continue Reading

What’s Up Thursday?

By Eileen Tilson

Hello my little sweet ones! I can’t help but to turn into my 9 year old self right now cause, JORDAN KNIGHT IS IN ATLANTA!! AHHHHH!! He was totally my favorite New Kid! Luckily for you who might not be having fantasies from their childhood, there are a ton of great shows in Atlanta tonight so do yourself a favor and go see at least one!

-The cute one out of the ever so awesome 80′s boy band, New Kids on the Block, Jordan Knight, is pretending to prove that he is all grown up tonight at The Loft, but we all know that crowd will be predominately female.

-Atlanta’s version of hot young boy singer, Ben Deignan, will also be swaying the younger ladies at Smith’s Olde Bar. Ben never disappoints, and I am sure that room will be packed.

It’s a busy day in the Center Stage Complex! Downstairs in Vinyl Colour Revolt will be rocking out, with special guest appearance from Manchester Orchestra’s frontman, Andy Hull.

L.A.’s indie rockers, The Jealous Sound, who have toured with the likes of Sunny Day Real Estate, will be making their stop tonight at The Earl.

-Nashville’s budding duo, Sweet Alizabeth, is the newest collaboration between Bethany Dick-Olds and Liz Langford. If you’re a fan of the Alison Krauss/Joni MItchell sound, then you will probably love these two. Check them out tonight at Eddie’s Attic.

-Calling all you PHISH HEADS! Trey Anastasio is in town and he will be keeping the high going at the Atlanta Symphony Hall.

-A darling in the electro world, Steve Aoki, will be doing his annual spinning tonight at The Tabernacle. Joining him is dubstep favorite Datsik and  newcomer Alvin Risk.