This week a lot of great artists released new albums. Dolly Parton released Backwoods Barbie, her first mainstream country album in 17 years, on her own label Dolly Records. Parton had to reschedule several stops- including Atlanta- on her upcoming tour, in promotion of the album. Those new tour dates should be announced soon. […]
Ever want to play a video game with one of your favorite rock stars? (No, Guitar Hero doesn’t count) Tomorrow, February 27 from noon- 2PM (EST), KORN vocalist Jonathan Davis will log onto X-Box LIVE Game with Fame to play Halo 3 with X-Box LIVE members. The Gamertag is "KORN Jonathan1" (note: there is a […]
On February 22nd, Atlanta rockers Winston Audio got all of their gear stolen from their van. While they are still looking for their equipment, they have set up a PayPal account to help off-set the costs of replacing everything. To donate visit www.MySpace.com/WinstonAudio and click the donate link. The following is a repost from the […]
Atlanta band Film have been featured on a Good Morning America story about American Idol contestant Michael Johns. Check out the video here http://tv.yahoo.com:80/american-idol/show/34934/videos/6530008
The 500 Songs For Kids charity event extravaganza is back at Smiths Olde Bar again from May 1st thru May 10th. 500 bands/artists/crooners/rejects/you-name-it will perform the Top 500 songs of all time, as chosen by Rolling Stone Magazine. Everyone is encouraged to join in and all the money raised from the event goes to the […]
Portishead announce the release of Third, their hugely anticipated new album, their fourth album in total, and first since 1998’s Roseland NYC live. Third is to be released on Mercury/Island on April 29th 2008. Portishead will appear on the main stage at Coachella on Saturday April 26, 2008. Third Tracklisting1. Silence2. Hunter3. Nylon Smile4. The […]
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: […]
Singer Jill Scott brings her impressive soulful sounds to the Fox Theatre this Friday and Saturday (February 22 & 23). She will also be joined by soul singer Raheem DeVaughn. Scott’s most recent album, The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3, was released last year with rave reviews. For more information about Scott’s Atlanta […]
Dragons of Zynth are currently over in Europe touring with Yeasayer. They return next month to the states to start their US tour with Saul Williams. Dragons will be appearing with Saul Williams at The Loft on Friday, April 4th. For tickets click here!
Check out some of Atlanta’s hottest bands for free this Thursday at Star Bar in Little Five Points. February 21, Pop Death Squad presents Big Trouble in Little Five Points featuring Ponderosa (including former Variac members Kris Sampson and JT Hall), Heavy Mojo, and Part Bear. It’s an ages 21 and up show and the […]
XL Recordings is proud to announce the release of Be Your Own Pet’s CD, Get Awkward, in stores March 17th!! Also check out Be Your Own Pet on tour with The Raveonettes. More info: www.beyourownpet.net
Michael Johns easily slid into American Idol’s Top 24 on Wednesday. After a solid rendition of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody Simon Cowell said Michael’s audition was the best of the day. For more info about Michael Johns visit www.michaeljohnsamericanidol.com Here’s some old footage from his days in the Atlanta band Film.
For all you Butch Walker fans, the Atlanta rocker is giving you something special for V-Day tomorrow: free access to his new album, Leavin’ the Game on Luckie St. Starting tomorrow for one week only you can download all 24 tracks off Walker’s first ever independently released album. Click here for the link. Leavin’ the […]
This Saturday, February 16th at 10AM, tickets will go on sale for some great acts headed to The Tabernacle this spring. The Mars Volta will perform for one night only on Saturday, April 5th. Elivs Costello & The Imposters will take the stage Monday, April 28th. Dream Theater with special guests Opeth, Between The Buried […]
Friday, February 8- The Yum Yum Tree at the Earl. Find tickets! Saturday, February 9- Harrison Hudson CD release party at Vinyl. Find tickets! Gentleman Jesse & His Men at the Earl. Find tickets! Star […]
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