Just Announced: The Temper Trap – April 9th
Australian band The Temper Trap play The Loft on Friday April 9th. Tickets are available from Ticket Alternative and are on sale Friday February 12th at noon.
CD Review: Stevie Monce — The Broadcast; Playing Peachtree Tavern February 12
Stevie Monce The Broadcast By Al Kaufman In his press release, it says that Stevie Monce is “compared to artists like Ryan Adams, Snow Patrol and Kings of Leon.” Good company to be in, no doubt. And I’m sure Monce has a lot in common with them. They are all humans, all musicians, they may […]
Sugarland coming to Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Sugarland will play Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on August 5th. Tickets are on sale now.
French duo Air play Centerstage on March 15th
The French due Air play CenterStage on March 15th. The band’s last show at the same venue was amazing and you’ll not want to miss this show! Tickets are available from Ticketmaster
Get Ready for The Atlanta Mess-Around @ The EARL and 529, April 23-24, with Gentleman Jesse, Carnivores and More!
Douchmaster, Rob’s House and Triple D’s are bringing back The Atlanta Mess-Around to East Atlanta for an incredible lineup of local artists and beyond. There are a few two-day passes available, which include both EARL shows and a Saturday matinee at 529. Here’s the crazy-cool lineup: Here’s the crazy-cool lineup: Urinals Reigning Sound Davila 666 […]
500 Songs for Kids Return with Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time; Looking for Bands to Perform
There isn’t a better event in Atlanta to enjoy some unique performances of favorite songs by exciting local artists to raise money for an incredible cause than 500 Songs for Kids. The event is coming back to Smith’s Olde Bar on April 29 for a fantastic week of bands and singers performing … The 500 […]
CD Review: Ellis Paul — The Day After Everything Changed; Playing Eddie’s Attic February 5 and 6
Ellis Paul The Day After Everything Changed Black Wolf Records By Al Kaufman Boston’s Ellis Paul has been writing contemporary folk for almost 20 years. You don’t do that by just strumming a guitar and acting all sensitive. Paul is a gifted, poetic writer with with a flair for crisp melodies. His voice, which resembles […]
Q&A: John Douglas of Ten Story Relapse; CD Release Party @ The 183 Room at Legends, February 13
Stylistically diverse Atlanta rockers Ten Story Relapse have chosen a unique way to celebrate the release of their fifth CD, the intriguingly-titled Buddha & The .38. They’ve decided to combine that achievement — which also happens to coincide with the band’s 10th anniversary — with a one-night-only art exhibit hand-picked by Atlanta legend Fay Gold […]
CD Review: Packway Handle Band — What Are We Gonna Do Now?
Packway Handle Band What Are We Gonna Do Now? Self-released By Scott Roberts You have to admire the tenacity of Athens’ Packway Handle Band. For nearly 10 years, this hard-working quintet has been one of the only purveyors of traditional (well, mostly traditional) bluegrass music in a town known more for its art- and dance-rock, […]
CD Review: Charlotte Gainsbourg — IRM
Charlotte Gainsbourg IRM Electra By Al Kaufman Finally, the often asked question, “What would Beck sound like as a French woman?” has been answered. All right, so maybe the question was never asked, but with release of Charlotte Gainsbourg’s IRM, it has been answered anyway. Gainsbourg is the daughter of French singer-songwriter, actor and director […]
Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City Announces Summer Concert Line-Up
It’s finally time to start announcing those lovely summer line-ups – hard to think about with all this chilliness I know. But let’s dream about warmer times, and look ahead at the concert lineup for Peachtree City’s Frederick Jr. Brown Amphitheater: Gloria Gaynor & The Village People – May 15 Cheap Trick – June 5 […]
CD Review: Chris Duarte and Bluestone Co. — 296; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, February 18
Chris Duarte and Bluestone Co. 396 By Sam Parvin Chris Duarte’s latest album, 396, is funky from the first guitar lick. This guy can really wail, both instrumentally and vocally, and his band, Bluestone Co., rocks so hard you’d think they were a bunch of bayou boys with blues in their blood. There are obvious […]
Additional Date Announced for Floor at The EARL (April 3 and 4)
Floor, the early-'90s sludge rocker band that paved the way for bands like Torche and House of Lightning, have been selling tickets at a crazy rate for their upcoming show at The EARL on April 3. So the good folks at the venue have added another date on April 4. Tickets are on sale now […]
Trances Arc Launch Kickstarter Campaign For New Record; Playing The EARL, February 19
We got a great message from the guys of Trances Arc, who are trying to release their next fab record. They're going to be using Kickstarter to raise money from their fans to get the record into the hands of the eagerly-awaiting public. Kickstarter has helped many a local indie band, such as Attractive Eighties […]
Portugal. The Man Offer Up Free Tour Sampler; Playing The EARL, March 13
Portugal. The Man are gearing up for another tour, and as usual they're offering up a free tour sampler for download (HERE). The band will play The EARL on March 13 with Port O'Brien. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Alternative.
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