COMMUNION PRESENTS ANNOUNCES THE MAY RESIDENCY

The highly anticipated Communion Residency returns to Smith’s Olde Bar in May, showcasing up-and-coming talent across multiple genres for an unforgettable night of music discovery. The lineup for the concert on May 10th includes BASECAMP, My Jerusalem, Day’Shawn Mojica and Sun Seeker. The May Communion concerts will take place in 13 cities across the United States and will feature […]

Rolling Stones To Play Bobby Dodd Stadium This Summer

AEG announced the Rolling Stones Zip Code tour this morning which includes a stop in Atlanta at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium on June 9th, 2015. The Stones will kick off their 15-city North American stadium tour in San Diego on May 24th and make stops in Columbus, Minneapolis, Dallas, Orlando, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Raleigh, […]

Wolf Creek Amphitheater Announces Fourth Date for “An Evening Under The Stars” with KEM

Wolf Creek Amphitheater is excited to announce that internationally renowned R&B singer/songwriter, KEM, will headline the 2015 Evening Under the Stars Music Festival on Friday, July 24th! This will be the first time the A-lister has graced the Amphitheater stage. Atlanta comedian M.C. Lightfoot, who has toured with bands like Frankie Beverly and Maze and […]

Music, Beer, and Shenanigans: 9 Shamrockin’ St. Paddy’s Events

This post is adapted from a post that was originally posted on The Freshtix Blog  If there’s one thing ATLiens love it’s a holiday that involves drinking. With Atlanta being a melting pot of transplants from all over the world it’s no surprise that there are a ton of great St. Patrick’s day events taking […]

Affordable Care Act information for Musicians

Affordable Care Act information for Musicians

What: FREE ACA Information Session (Musicians + Restaurant Workers) When: Monday, February 2 – 6:30pm – Open to the public Where: Urban Cannibals Bodega + Bites, 477 Flat Shoals Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 Register: Just show up or email urbancannibals@yahoo.com (Complimentary Bites and Beverages Available) East Atlanta based deli and local food shop Urban […]

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A First-timer’s Guide to the 30A Songwriter’s Festival

We’re at the beach this weekend for the 6th annual 30A Songwriter’s festival. The 3-day festival takes place in a bunch of venues up and down scenic Highway 30-A, a 28.5 mile stretch that hugs the Gulf of Mexico coastline in Northwest Florida’s Walton County. Tickets for this year’s festival are still available via Freshtix. […]

Jukebox the Ghost Featured on World Cafe Live

Vocalist and pianist Ben Thornewill, singer-guitarist Tommy Siegel and drummer Jesse Kristin met at George Washington University in 2003, then formed Jukebox The Ghost three years later. The D.C. pop band’s self-titled fourth album was released last week. You can get a preview of the new songs as well as listen to an interview with […]

Photobook: Georgia Music Hall of Fame 36th Annual Awards

On October 11, 2014 the who’s who of music in Georgia gathered to honor the 2014 inductees of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Inductees included: Lady Antebellum –Performer Award Wet Willie – Group Award Danny Beard – Non Performer Award Ed Roland – Songwriter Jeff Foxworthy – Spoken Word Francine Reed – Pioneer Award […]

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Noel Gallagher releases new single: In The Heat of the Moment

Noel Gallagher has announced the completion and release date of the brand new Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds album, Chasing Yesterday. The announcement was made during a live Q&A streamed on Facebook and hosted by BBC 6 Music’s Matt Everitt. Fans who missed it, can click here to catch the whole event. Chasing Yesterday will […]

Noel Gallagher Q&A

Noel Gallagher to host Q&A

On Monday October 13th Noel Gallagher will appear at a live Q&A event at Facebook headquarters in London. During the event, hosted by BBC 6 Music’s Matt Everitt, Noel will discuss the forthcoming second album by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. It’s also an opportunity for fans to ask Noel any questions they like. Fans […]

THE LONE BELLOW RELEASE NEW TRACK “THEN CAME THE MORNING”

Listen below to the first taste of The Lone Bellow’s highly anticipated follow up to their critically acclaimed self-titled debut. The album will be released in early 2015 and was produced by Aaron Dessner of The National. The first track to be released is titled “Then Came The Morning.” “The Lone Bellow has lost none […]

Lily Allen at the Tabernacle in Atlanta

Down In Front? Do You Sit or Stand at a Concert?

I love The Tabernacle. It’s one of my favorite venues in Atlanta. It has just the right blend of history, sound quality and danger. There’s something about being up on one of the upper balconies when it’s going off and (just for a second) the thought “what happens if this collapses?” pops into your head. […]

Everything You Need to Know to Nail Music Midtown 2014

Music Midtown 2014 is upon us! This weekend some of the biggest stars in music will descend upon Atlanta’s Piedmont Park and we want you to be prepared to have an epic experience. Like any good Boy Scout will tell you, preparation is key so here is all the information you need (and information you didn’t […]

Jukely Unlimited Concerts

Unlimited Concerts For $25 Per Month?

We (Ticket Alternative and Freshtix) were recently contacted by a local entrepreneur hoping to create a Spotify-like subscription service for concerts. The concept is simple. Pay a $25 per month subscription fee and attend an unlimited number of concerts. There wasn’t much more information they could give us but it looks like the service is […]

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Throwback Thursday: Q&A with The Polyphonic Spree – February 2012

  This interview was originally published in February 2012. The Polyphic Spree will return to Atlanta at  The Loft on Saturday 8/30.   By Eileen Tilson “Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules.” […]