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The Velveteers performing at The Masquerade in Atlanta on September 29, 2026
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Lambrini Girls vocalist holding a microphone with an electric guitar at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta.
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Dragons of Zynth

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.…

Big Trouble in Little 5 Points

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…

Michael Johns makes it to Idols Top 24

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…

A Valentine from Butch Walker

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…

Takin’ on the Tabernacle

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…

Need weekend plans?

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…

Super Furry Animals, Fiery Furnaces, & Holy F*ck

Super Furry Animals, Fiery Furnaces, & Holy F*ckThe Variety PlayhouseJanuary 30, 2008By Brian Danin Casiotones, mixing boards, and random electronics spout wires of different sizes and shapes across the stage. A scene of what seems like hysteria accompanies the mass…

For all you Fanilows…

Barry Manilow has rescheduled his cancelled concert from January 19th. Manilow will now be bringing his A Night of Music & Passion tour to Philips Arena on Saturday, March 29th. Tickets purchased for the January 19th concert will be honored…

The B-52s are back!

The go-go boot wearing Athens natives have just released their first single, "Funplex," off their new album by the same name. Funplex will hit stores March 25; plans for a tour will be announced soon. To purchase the single "Funplex"…

The Bridges sign to Verve Records

Decatur-based artist manager Russell Carter has worked his magic yet again with another talented female group. Alabama’s The Bridges have just announced a deal with Vere Records, a subsidiary of Universal. Carter has also represented The Indigo Girls and The…

Vote for Atlanta!

Several hometown heroes have been nominated for a 2008 Plug Independent Music Award! 99X DJ Elliott Garstin’s Sunday School program is up for best specialty show of the year. Deerhunter and Black Lips share nominations for best indie record, live…

Remember the Atlanta band Film ?

How could we let you forget?! One of Film’s lead singers showed up on American Idol audtions from San Francisco tonight and went straight through to the second round. Michael Lee (American Idol Season 7 contestant) sang on Film’s E.P.…