Trances Arc Launch Kickstarter Campaign For New Record; Playing The EARL, February 19

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 […]

Team Luis Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Young Orchids, Futureshock and Lord Is My Shotgun

Team Luis Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Young Orchids, Futureshock and Lord Is My Shotgun

It seems like only yesterday that Team Luis started putting on brilliant shows across the city. But in fact it was a whole year ago. So come celebrate this momentous occasion at Star Bar on January 29. The lineup is pretty fab – Young Orchids, Futureshock and The Lord Is My Shotgun. It will be […]

Hard Rock Cafe’s Velvet Underground and 99X Holds Haiti Benefit Gig with Heather Luttrell, Eris and More

Hard Rock Cafe’s Velvet Underground and 99X Holds Haiti Benefit Gig with Heather Luttrell, Eris and More

The first indie showcase known as Downtown Sounds will be held this Saturday, January 30 at Hard Rock Cafe's Velvet Underground. 99X have reamed up with NU Entertainment and MaxMouth.com for the event, and this first concert will also donate 100 percent of the new proceeds to the CARE charity. The event will feature performances […]

SweetWater Holds “Better Late Than Never Christmas Party”

SweetWater Holds “Better Late Than Never Christmas Party”

It’s not too late to get in the holiday spirit. SweetWater Brewery is holding a “Better Late Than Never Christmas Party” Sunday, January 31. There will be live music from Rollin in the Hay, you can tour the brewery and then of course there is the beer. Lots of rare and untasted joys! Tickets are […]

Preakness to Play Their (Possibly) Last Show @ The EARL, January 29

Preakness to Play Their (Possibly) Last Show @ The EARL, January 29

We just noticed a little message on Preakness leader Brandon Arnold's FaceBook page, heralding the possible end of one of Atlanta's loveliest local bands: As some of you may have heard, we're taking a break. Perhaps a prolonged break. Perhaps a forever break. A break nonetheless. We'll just call it our last show. At the […]

CD Review: Rebecca Loebe — Mystery Prize; Playing Red Light Cafe, January 26

CD Review: Rebecca Loebe — Mystery Prize; Playing Red Light Cafe, January 26

Rebecca Loebe Mystery Prize Self-released By Scott Roberts If you had to use one word to describe Mystery Prize, the winning new CD and third release from Atlanta singer/songwriter Rebecca Loebe, “genuine” would be a perfect choice. Some performers just have a certain knack for emanating a quality that makes listeners instantly want to be […]

The Black Swan Effect

The Black Swan Effect

The Black Swan Effect are an exciting English band signed to Peter Gabriel's Real World Records. The band features ex-Reef drummer Dominic Greensmith and relative newcomer Gareth Hale. Former Reef guitarist Kenwyn House joined the band most recently for a South African tour with Peter Gabriel. (you might remember the band Reef from their big […]

Death On Two Wheels Get Some Sundance Action

Death On Two Wheels Get Some Sundance Action

One of our favorite Atlanta bands, Death On Two Wheels, will have two of their songs featured in a new film, The Violent Kind, which will have it's world premier at this year's Sundance Film Festival. "Calling Us All Back Home" and "Two Dollar Bills" (a fan favorite) are also in the band's latest record, […]

Smith’s Olde Bar to Host Haiti Benefit on February 1 with Van Heiniken, Nelson Nolen Experiment and More!

Smith’s Olde Bar to Host Haiti Benefit on February 1 with Van Heiniken, Nelson Nolen Experiment and More!

Smith's Olde Bar has quickly put together a great gig to benefit the people of Haiti affected by the earthquake last week. Called WE CARE 2010, the event will feature performances by Van Heiniken, Nelson Nolen Experiment, HIP TO DEATH, son.aria, The Dead Rites and others. From the venue: Experts are estimating over 50,000+ people […]

CD Review: The Villains – The Villains; Playing Eddie’s Attic February 2

CD Review: The Villains – The Villains; Playing Eddie’s Attic February 2

The Villains The Villains DCM Records By Al Kaufman Remember the '70s? For those who don't, it was a sort of weird time musically. It was the time when country and rock began to merge. It was led by a band from California of all places, The Eagles. If the Eagles formed today, they would […]

Tickets for First Concert of the Eddie & Agnes Concert Series on Sale Now at Ticket Alternative!

Tickets for First Concert of the Eddie & Agnes Concert Series on Sale Now at Ticket Alternative!

Ticket Alternative will be selling tickets for the Eddie & Agnes concert series, taking place at Presser Hall on the Agnes Scott campus. As many of you probably already have heard, the first show will be George Winston on February 23. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Alternative. If you don't know what all […]

Owl City, Goodie Mob and moe. Coming to The Tabernacle

Owl City, Goodie Mob and moe. Coming to The Tabernacle

The next few months are going to be big over at The Tabernacle. February 12 brings the huge reunion show of one of our favorite local hip-hop groups, Goodie Mob. The original lineup (Cee-Lo, Big Gipp, Khujo and T-Mo) will be taking the stage with B.o.B. AKA Bobby Ray opening. Jam band moe. will play […]