Live Review: The Constellations, Soulphonics & Ruby Velle @ The EARL, September 10

Live Review: The Constellations, Soulphonics & Ruby Velle @ The EARL, September 10

By Sam Parvin With The Constellations’ recent signing to Virgin Records, I anticipated a rather rowdy show at The EARL on Thursday night, and, girl, was I right! There was not one disengaged body in the bar – the performers would not stand for such allowances. Peaking around the corner through the back door to […]

Behind the Scenes: The Whiskey Gentry films “Four Horsemen” in Dahlonega

Behind the Scenes: The Whiskey Gentry films “Four Horsemen” in Dahlonega

Normally if someone told me I would be spending my Saturday in a dark, cold, mineshaft with bats hanging upside down, I would not be so eager to go. However, being in this Dahlonega mine shaft, while watching Atlanta’s own Whiskey Gentry shoot their video for “Four Horsemen” was the kind of visual experience that […]

Pop Death Squad Presents James Hall and the Futura Bold at Star Bar, Friday September 11

Pop Death Squad Presents James Hall and the Futura Bold at Star Bar, Friday September 11

Tomorrow night there is going to be some rockin' and, dare we say it, rollin' at Star Bar in Little Five Points when Pop Death Squad presents James Hall and the Futura Bold. The band has a cool new B-side for you to download (free!) at their website www.thefuturabold.com. And it doesn't end there! Supporting […]

Pre-Sale Details for Band of Horses’ December 30 and 31 Shows at The Tabernacle

Pre-Sale Details for Band of Horses’ December 30 and 31 Shows at The Tabernacle

 We have the details for Band of Horses' annual New Year's Eve shows, coming to The Tabernacle this December 30 and 31. Presented by OK Productions and Windstorm Productions, the shows will have a presale on Wednesday, August 26 (tomorrow!) at 10 a.m. on Live Nation, which fans can access with the password NIGHTRAINBOW. At […]

CD Review: The Whiskey Gentry; Playing Unplugged in the Park, August 30 & The EARL, September 9

CD Review: The Whiskey Gentry; Playing Unplugged in the Park, August 30 & The EARL, September 9

The Whiskey Gentry The Whiskey Gentry Self-released By Al Kaufman Yee-Haw!! Only a few months old, and created from the ashes of Missy Gossip, The Whiskey Gentry is here to make you remember how music ought to be. Imagine old time country and gospel meeting punk with just a dash of Vaudevillian flourish, and you start […]

CANCELED: The Charlatans @ The Loft on October 5

CANCELED: The Charlatans @ The Loft on October 5

It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of The Charlatans' entire American tour, which includes their stop in Atlanta on October 5 for a show at The Loft. Tickets are currently being refunded. The band announced the news when they discovered that their drummer Jon Brookes was going to need […]

Big Trouble In Little 5 Points Celebrates Mayor of Ponce’s Birthday @ Star Bar, August 20

Big Trouble In Little 5 Points Celebrates Mayor of Ponce’s Birthday @ Star Bar, August 20

This month's Big Trouble in Little 5 Points is going to play host to a ton of music from some familiar faces in new packages. Barreracudas will be headlining, and those who have been following the Atlanta music scene for a while will instantly recognize members of The Hiss. Needless to say, this is a […]

Dates and On-Sale Dates for The Great Decatur Craft Beer Festival Announced!

Dates and On-Sale Dates for The Great Decatur Craft Beer Festival Announced!

The Great Decatur Craft Beer Festival is coming this fall on October 17, and tickets will go on sale for the event on August 24 at Ticket Alternative.  As usual, patrons will be able to sample from over a hundred beers from the best local, national and international breweries, and you'll be tasting in style […]

JLY Craven Hair Colour Studio Presents Cirque’ du Beaute’ @ STATS, October 3

JLY Craven Hair Colour Studio Presents Cirque’ du Beaute’ @ STATS, October 3

Local hair studio Jyl Craven will be throwing a glam bash to celebrate their 10-year anniversary as well as L'Oreal Professionnel's 100-year anniversary. The Cirque du Beaute takes place October 3 at STATS in Atlanta, and will feature a silent auction, hair/fashion show, dance after-party and of course cocktails. Inspired by the French circus theme, […]

Limited Number of $33 A3C Three-Day Passes Available!

Limited Number of $33 A3C Three-Day Passes Available!

We have a limited amount of $33 three-day passes for the upcoming A3C Hip Hop Festival up for sale on Ticket Alternative right now, which get you priority access to many of the shows, as well as early access and entry to other special events, so get them fast before the full-price ones come along.

Ticket Alternative’s July 4th Holiday Hours

Ticket Alternative’s July 4th Holiday Hours

We're going to be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in honor of (what else?) the July 4th holiday weekend. Like everyone else we'll be eating burgers and watching fireworks. We'll be back bright and early on Monday. Have fun everybody and stay safe!

Big 4th in Little Five Points Bring The Constellations, Death on Two Wheels, Burgers, Booze and More!

Big 4th in Little Five Points Bring The Constellations, Death on Two Wheels, Burgers, Booze and More!

Just in case you haven't been overloaded with enough awesome options for July 4th (Andrew's Upstairs' Buckhead Beach Party with Drivin' n' Cryin', The EARL's 10th Anniversary and 4th of July Bash, Red, White and Blue with a View at the Sundial, Blowoff feat. DJ Richard Morel and DJ Bob Mould), there's another amazing event […]

King Khan & BBQ Show and Black Lips Team Up to Create The Almighty Defenders

King Khan & BBQ Show and Black Lips Team Up to Create The Almighty Defenders

After the Black Lips tore out of India earlier this year, they headed over to Germany to chill out for a while with King Khan & BBQ Show. They teamed up to create a garage rock supergroup, The Almighty Defenders. We're looking forward to the release coming up on September 22, when Vice Records release […]

Smith’s Olde Bar to Host Benefit Concert for Georgia Theatre Employees

Smith’s Olde Bar to Host Benefit Concert for Georgia Theatre Employees

As many music fans and local folks know, historic music venue the Georgia Theatre in Athens was all but completely destroyed by a fire last week. Though there has already been a lovely benefit show up in Athens with Dead Confederate and The Whigs, here in Atlanta we'd like to give a hand too. So […]

Y-O-U Fan Appreciation Party PleaseRock the Yacht, June 30 @ Diesel Restaurant and Bar

Y-O-U Fan Appreciation Party PleaseRock the Yacht, June 30 @ Diesel Restaurant and Bar

One of Atlanta's finest, and definitely most hard-working bands, Y-O-U is putting together a fan appreciation party, to take place at Diesel Restaurant and Bar in Virginia-Highlands on June 30. The event is open to all but you must RSVP first by emailing rsvp@sashayevents.com. The event will feature new recordings from the band's upcoming record, […]