Passion PitChunk of ChangeFrenchkiss Records by Al Kaufman The thing that set New Order (and their predecessor, the even more dour Joy Division) apart from all the other synth-rock bands of the eighties was their passion. There was substance behind their sound. There was raw emotion. Michael Angelakos has tapped into that same passion-synth sound […]
One of the more anticipated shows of next month is Butch Walker’s Monday Nov 10th appearance at the Loft. That week will be a special one for Walker, as he will not only be touring, but also releasing his new album Sycamore Meadows the day following his Atlanta appearance. Striking out on his own as […]
Death on Two Wheels Separation of Church and Fate Self Released by Noel Wurst The Atlanta-ness of Death on Two Wheels slaps you in the face. A “Certified Atlanta” stamp across a group’s forehead can be great, especially in the hip hop world. However, with rock bands, the Atlanta label has been a bit of […]
Rose Hill Drive Moon is the New Earth Megaforce and SCI Fidelity Records by Noel Wurst Rose Hill Drive doesn’t want to be compared to other bands. The bad news is that making these comparisons is a favorite pastime of not just music critics, but anyone describing a new band to someone, and it’s not […]
Soul and Jazz Sounds will be eminating from Hard Rock Cafe’s Velvet Underground tonight (Thursday) as JAMM Featuring Jamie & Joni Portee and special guest Chantae Cann entertain. All the artists on the bill are accomplished songwriters and instrumental musicians as well as singers. This show truly represents some of the finest that Atlanta soul […]
Check out Ticket Alternative for more information! Wed Nov 19 – Matt Davis’ Sinners’ Ball – @The EarlFri Nov 28 – Jucifer w/ It’s Elephants – @ The Drunken Unicorn Long Live the King – Jucifer Fri Dec 26 – The S.O.B. Allstars – @ Smith’s Olde Bar
Cage The Elephant are from Bolling Green, KY. So what? Well, for a start, their single "In One Ear" in a certifiable indie smash hit. They remind me of The Hiss before they got caught up in the record business and thought they were the shit. The lyrics are great and "In One Ear" is […]
They just picked up MTV’s VMA for Best New Artist. Their Debut Album Scream has allready produced four #1 singles, two #1 albums, and achieved 10x platinum status. They are the biggest act to come out of Germany in 20 years…… They are Tokio Hotel, and they will play Atlanta’s Tabernacle on Sunday October 26. […]
3 Doors Down – presented by Wrigley’s Extra Fruit Sensation – will be appearing at The Arena At Gwinnett Center on Saturday, December 20th. Showtime is 7:30PM. Special guests joining 3 Doors Down will be Switchfoot and American Bang. The Universal Republic rockers are playing a series of shows this winter to make up for […]
Vance GilbertUp on RockfieldDisismye Music by Al Kaufman Many an artist, Chris Robinson of Black Crowes and Lenny Kravitz come immediately to mind, have made a living out of imitating their idols. But possibly none have done so as deliberately as Vance Gilbert has done on his latest CD, Up on Rockfield. For each song, […]
Lots of exciting new shows to announce. To purcase tickets for any of these events, visit Ticket Alternative. Wed Oct 22 – Imperative Reaction w/ (:SITD:) – Andrew’s UpstairsFri Oct 24 – Mixology feat. DJ Spinna – Sugar HillSat Oct 25 – Kameron Corvet w/ Avery Sunshine – Sugar HillThu Oct 30 – Jaspects – […]
Are you a fan of the popular television dance shows So You Think You Can Dance, or America’s Best Dance Crew? Many of the same Hip-Hop, street, and break dancing styles that are featured on those television programs will be on display live at The Atlanta Civic Center on October 26th as Culture Shock […]
Lucinda WilliamsLittle HoneyLost Highway by Al Kaufman Lucinda Williams, so wonderful when she sings of her pain and despair, is even better when she sings of her joy. The recently engaged Williams opens her new disc with the blistering "Real Love." It has all the fire and passion of some of her greatest kiss-off tunes, […]
The DearsMissilesDangerbird Records by Kevin C. Madigan It’s gratifying to see a new Dears release, considering the band’s recent implosion, shedding members left and right and now consisting of just head Dear Murray Lightburn and his wife Natalia Yanchak. Lightburn told Toronto’s The Globe and Mail last week, “personally, I’ve had a really tough year […]
Here are some options for ya! Friday 10/17 Nikka Costa @ The Loft Doomsayer @ Smith’s Olde Bar Awesome Color @ The Drunken Unicorn Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi Tribute Band) @ Andrews Upstairs Robert Pollard’s Boston Spaceships @ The Earl Saturday 10/18 Turtle Folk @ Smith’s Olde Bar Breakfast Club (80’s Cover Band) @ […]
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