The demand for The xx's Atlanta show at The EARL in March 25 has already been so overwhelming that it's been moved from The EARL to Variety Playhouse. Tickets bought through Ticket Alternative will still be valid for the Variety Playhouse show. But those who didn't buy their tickets already will have to go through […]
The Association have postponed their December 12 show at McDonough's Gateway Event Center to March 27. Tickets bought will still be honored for their March 27 show, but can also be refunded.
The Constellations have postponed their Atlanta show at The EARL on January 9. No word yet on what date the show will be rescheduled, but we'll tell you as soon as we know!
By Leila Regan-Porter, Chris Blais It's the time of year for holiday specials, and the local music scene is getting in the spirit too. That includes Atlanta's famous (infamous?) Yacht Rock, of the PleaseRock group. We chat to "Nick Nespajeen," the leader of the band (bottom center in the holiday-style pic above, holding a sea […]
Could definitely also be titled, "Green Screens Are Fun!" On "Loretta," The Dead Trees play a fun 'n' fuzzy rendition of garage rock, the likes of which echo much of the dirtier sounds on The Beatles' White Album, with the thrashing repetition of the last chords carrying on rock 'n' roll where "Helter Skelter" left […]
By Kevin Griggs Local singer and song writer Lindsay Appel played a quaint short set at The Highland Ballroom last Friday. Her blues/rock style is based around a piano or guitar and fits great with the relaxed lounge atmosphere of the venue. For about a year now she has been carrying Mario (drummer from Tiger!Tiger!) […]
Ernie Halter has canceled his Atlanta show at Vinyl on December 10. Halter canceled his entire tour due to an accident in the family. Tickets bought through Ticket Alternative are currently being refunded.
The weekly column from our sister site, TA Live! **** Another fabulous trio of videos, freshly picked by yours truly! The Slackers lovely soulful and sweet version of ska keep the genre hip 'n' cool. And they're off on tour again, stopping at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C. on January 28. Get […]
Original ska stars The English Beat are coming to The Loft February 19. They'll be performing with Fishbone and Outlaw Nation as part of the Spring Skaward Tour. You can get your tickets at Ticket Alternative tomorrow (Friday, December 4) at noon.
Somehow it's that time of year ready, and we're all wondering how we want to ring in 2010. Luckily we have a slew of fantastic events in Atlanta, and whether you are an indie rocker or a posh partier, we have something for you. Smith's Olde Bar hosts Athens own incredible indie rockers Modern […]
Due to health issues, Laura Izibor has had to cancel her tour through December, which includes her Atlanta date at The Loft on December 11. Tickets bought online or over the phone through Ticket Alternative are currently being refunded. If you purchased a ticket through an outlet please take it back to point of purchase.
By Kevin Griggs So I get this email from Spencer Garn on Sunday inviting me to come to The EARL on Tuesday to see his three piece The Jaguars. The Jaguars were opening up for Nashville’s Los Straitjackets and El Vez's Viva Christmas show. This was the second time I got to hear this super […]
By Kevin Griggs Wonderroot Community Art Center hosted an acoustic folk show on November 31. Playing on the bill: Adam Arcuragi, Gary Eddy, Sydney Eloise, Emory Goocher and Molly Pardon. There where a lot more people attending than I expected. I arrived in time to catch the last of Sydney Eloise’s set. Sydney’s soft chords […]
The EARL is already gearing up for some great things in the New Year. Check out these great recently-added shows: Lloyd's Rocksteady Revue will be bringing that soulful Jamacian sound to Atlanta on January 16. Get your tickets now at Ticket Alternative. That box-of-sweetness, crooning singer/songwriter Sondre Lerche, comes all the way from Norway for […]
By Scott Roberts; photo by Sue Volkert Tribute bands are fascinating entities to consider. What compels a group of musicians, who generally begin their rock and roll journeys by incorporating their admired influences into their own visions hoping to forge something new and fresh, to throw that idea out the window and decide to exclusively […]
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