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Ray LaMontagne’s third album, Gossip In The Grain, will be released on RCA Records on September 30th. No plans have been announced regarding a tour in promotion of the album, but stay tuned to Atlanta Music Guide for future announcements.…

The Big Fat 4th in Atlanta!

No plans for the 4th yet? Well, the place to be in Atlanta this year is Smith’s Olde Bar! Pop Death Squad and The Sweetness bring you the BIG FAT FOURTH! Free PBR kegs, hot dogs off the grill, and…

KT to ATL

KT Tunstall will kick off her national tour on August 1 at Atlanta Botanical Garden. The Scottish songstress is touring in promotion of her fall 2007 release, Drastic Fantastic; the follow up to 2004’s Eye to the Telescope, which spawned…

Alejandro Escovedo is a “Real Animal”

Alejandro Escovedo is back on the road this summer to promote his just released album, Real Animal. Real Animal is Escovedo’s ninth solo album, and it is the perfect showcase of his stellar songwriting, classic rock sound, and powerful, authentic…

Hot Chip coming to Atlanta

Variety Playhouse will mark the final show of Hot Chip‘s national tour. The electronic British pop group will tour the country in promotion of their new album, Made in the Dark, starting in September with their final tour performance at…

Cold War Kids are back!

Today, Cold War Kids are playing a free concert in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, but soon they will be playing at a city near you. They have just announced plans for a national tour starting in August, but unfortunatley there are…

David Jacobs-Strain — Liar’s Day

David Jacobs-StrainLiar’s Dayself-release by Al Kaufman Every generation needs its own hot shot blues guitarist. Some (Stevie Ray Vaughan) hold up better than others (Kenny Wayne Sheppard). David Jacobs-Strain released his first album at the tender age of 14. Eleven…

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The Hot Rods- Super Sport

The Hot RodsSuper SportSuper Rock Records by Al Kaufman The Hot Rods are that type of band that, when they come to town, you best lock up your daughters and  alcohol. Since they’re local, it is my civic duty to…

Rick Brantley — Prize Fighter Soul Auctioneer

Rick BrantleyPrize Fight Lover Soul AuctioneerCarnival Recording Company by Al Kaufman It’s always good to set attainable goals. Rick Brantley realizes that in his song "Peace On Earth," when he spits out, "I don’t want peace on earth/ I just…

Meghan Coffee- Songs to Sail By

Meghan CoffeeSongs to Sail Byself-release by Al Kaufman Every female singer/songwriter pianist that comes out these days inevitably draws comparisons to Tori Amos and Regina Spektor, and so too shall local girl Meghan Coffee. Her piano swirls and twirls with…

The Black Keys come to the Tabernacle

The Black Keys is a critically acclaimed duo from Ohio, whose style is influenced by blues, rock and soul music. Their most recent album, Attack and Release, was released this spring by Nonesuch Records. The Black Keys will be appearing…

Tegan and Sara this September in Atlanta

Canadian duo, Tegan and Sara is on tour supporting their fifth album, The Con. They worked on their new album with musicians such as Chris Walla from Death Cab for Cutie and Hunter Burgan from AFI. Tegan and Sara have…

New CD Releases June 17, 2008 HAPPY COLDPLAY DAY!

Coldplay– Viva La VivaColdplay will be playing at Philips Arena on Tuesday, November 11th. You can purchase tickets here through Ticketmaster. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, the 21st at noon.You can download or listen to the album by clicking…

Secondhand Serenade new video

Secondhand Serenade is gaining impressive momentum and critical accolades for his second album, A Twist In My Story. The first single off the album, "Fall For You," debuted in the top 40 and the song’s video is being requested by…