Cancer Sucks!! Benefit Friday Night @ Lennys

Cancer Sucks!! Benefit Friday Night @ Lennys

There is a benefit on Friday, February 22 at Lenny’s Bar in Atlanta for Sara Nope. Last year she was diagnosed with spinal/brain cancer. She has no health insurance and needs some help to offset the expensive medical costs! So all proceeds from this event are going to her medical fund. Lots of cool stuff:Bands: […]

Brining it back….1993 style

Brining it back….1993 style

The last time I saw the Breeders was with Nirvana at the Omni in 1994….that was a rad show, so I was stoked to find out that they’re coming to the Loft Friday June 13th. They’ve gota new Steve Albini produced album coming April 8th called Mountain Battles on 4AD records. Let’s hope it doesn’t […]

Guess who’s bizack

Guess who’s bizack

Mick Jones (formerly of the Clash and Big Audio Dynamite….duh) has a brand new project with Tommy James (the not Billy Idol dude from Generation X) called Carbon/Silicon. They’ll be making their first trip down south on April 14th at the Loft. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 22nd, at Noon. Also check out […]

Built to Sustain

Built to Sustain

Built to SpillYou In ReverseWarner Brothers RecordsBy Kim Burdges This week Built to Spill will hit the road through March to promote their most recent album, You In Reverse. The indie rockers will be playing at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta on March 12. You In Reverse is a refreshing release from the Boise based […]

East Atlanta Ice House & other Atlanta venue news.

East Atlanta Ice House & other Atlanta venue news.

Construction is currently underway at the former EchoLounge location in East Atlanta. The East Atlanta Ice House is expected to open in the next month or so. No word yet on a definite date for The Roxy in Buckhead to close, and HiFI Buys Amphitheatre is back to its original name; Lakewood Amphitheatre. The venue […]

The Crystal Method play WetBar on Feb 23rd

The Crystal Method play WetBar on Feb 23rd

Dance-duo The Crystal Method play WetBar in Atlanta on February 23rd. The Crystal Method, best known for their 1997 hit Busy Child will spin at the recently renovated club. The duo recently released a 10th anniversary 2 CD deluxe edition of Vegas. More info: www.thecrystalmethod.com

Atlanta YouTube!

Atlanta YouTube!

We’re going to post as many videos as we can find from Atlanta bands on Youtube. If your band has a video on Youtube, please email us and we’ll add your video. You can also check out some videos we’ve posted on our Youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/atlantamusicguide Artist: Film Song Title: Coming Down Artist: Second Shift […]

Upcoming Shows

Upcoming Shows

Here’s the current list of upcoming shows from Rival Concerts. Tickets for The Loft and Vinyl are available from Ticket Alternative. Tickets for CenterStage are available from Ticketmaster (..for now!!) Tuesday, 2/19/08 – The LoftPOISON THE WELL w/ The Chariot, Dance Gavin Dance & Crime in StereoDoors: 7pmShow: 8pmPrice: $13 general admissionAges: All Ages Friday, […]

Pere Ubu announces unique performance

Pere Ubu announces unique performance

Experimental rock band Pere Ubu will perform their soundtrack to Roger Corman’s 1963 film "X – The Man With X-Ray Eyes" starring Ray Milland at Plaza Theatre in Atlanta on March 26th. All ages are welcome to this unique event! Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Alternative For more info, read the story of […]

Radiohead confirm Atlanta date and venue!

Radiohead confirm Atlanta date and venue!

It’s official: Radiohead have announced their first eight shows in North America including a stop in Atlanta on May 8th at Lakewood Amphitheatre. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster (404-249-6400). Reserved seats are $55, lawn tickets $35. There is also a pre-sale via their fansite W.A.S.T.E. Sign up at […]

Smith’s Old Bar signs on with Ticket Alternative

Smith’s Old Bar signs on with Ticket Alternative

Smith’s Olde Bar has become the latest venue to sign on with Atlanta-based Ticket Alternative. Shows are already going on sale and the first to be announced are The Beggar’s Guild on April 24th and Charlie Musselwhite on April 29th. As usual, tickets are available online at www.ticketalternative.com, from outlets such as Criminal Records and […]