“Never gonna give you up. Never gonna let you down. Never gonna run around and desert you” Rick Astley had it right. Sure, he wasn’t talking about Atlanta radio – more than likely it was someone with a side spike and turquoise jean shorts. But it still translates. No matter how outdated and behind the […]

Classic punk band The Queers will be returning to Atlanta March 25 to play Lenny's with The Cute Lepers and Poison Arrows. Though the lineup has gone through a ridiculous amount of changes since the band's inception in 1982 (there have been almost 30 members to have come and gone with Joe Queer AKA Joe […]

The lovely, folky Great Lakes Swimmers will be making the long trip from their homeland of Canada to play The EARL with fellow Great North singer Kate Maki on April 10. We know that's a while away, so to get a taste and tie you over until then we've put up a charming video from the band for […]

To celebrate Prevent Child Abuse Georgia's 25th anniversary and to raise money for the cause, the charity is throwing Fun Fete, a benefit gala promising "an evening of serious fun for your inner child." Comedian Jeff Foxworthy will be honored for his efforts for the cause, and the event will be hosted by Dave FM's […]

Our sister site TA Live just posted some very important information for those who love cake and parks. To read more click here. 

The Atlanta Gallery Association is once again hosting their biennial event ATLart, and to celebrate the three weeks of citywide art happenings the group is throwing a party. The ARThouse Gala, on January 22, will kick off ATLart[09], serving as a preview to ARThouse, a Buckhead mansion with paintings, sculpture, photography, and other works of art […]

Sometime during the inauguration (when we, like the rest of the world, were glued to CNN and not looking at ticket sales for a few minutes) the last ticket for Les Savy Fav's show at The EARL for January 23 was sold. Luckily for all those who didn't get a ticket and want to get […]

With the release of Wrecking Ball in the fall of last year Athens band Dead Confederate was propelled forward into the indie nation's eyes and ears. Spots on Conan O'Brien and a record deal have been making them a huge attraction, so get your tickets quickly for the band's show at The EARL on March 27 […]

Melding art rock, tribal beat and electronica, These Are Powers create improvised live performances that are never boring. The New York/Chicago band will be bringing their experimental mix to Eyedrum with London-based The Chap on March 24, and tickets are available now here.

Just announced – tickets are now on sale for famed Dave Matthews' collaborator and guitar aficionado Tim Reynolds and his band TR3's Atlanta date at Smith's Olde Bar on April 28. Get your tickets now right here – this show is sure to sell quickly!

We might be a bit late on this, but since the inauguration is only a few days away (not to mention the fact we all need a bit of a timewaster on a Friday, right?) it seemed only right to post a link for local magazine Paste's Obamicon phenomenon. Basically take any picture and this […]

Andrews Upstairs knows how to get people excited. Hair bands, '80s music and Bon Jovi. Unfortunately, getting those original acts out to a small club probably isn't gonna happen. So we have the next best – heck, even better – thing, Andrews Upstairs' resident party cover bands Girlz, Girlz, Girlz (hair metal on February 7), […]

Atlanta's Rollergirl Derby team has planned a anti-Valentines' Day party to raise money for the team. The show is set to take place at The EARL on February 12, and will feature "love gone wrong" music from local bands, Silent Kids, Young Antiques, Mary O. Harrison and The Tiny Tears, The Preakness, Brain Box and Mice […]