Picture Book: Subsonics, Carnivores, Howlies at The EARL, August 12
By Michael Koenig (http://vacantmoon.viewbook.com/) Full gallery after the jump.
Empire Avenue is not a song by Eddie Grant
Empire Avenue is the latest social media game/tool/waste of time/flavor of the month that’s actually pretty fun to play. With all the turmoil in the real stock markets, this game lets you buy and sell shares for fun in your favorite companies, Twitter friends, blogs, etc. Simply sign up for an account and create your […]
Butch Walker & The Black Widows Kick Off Tour In Athens and Atlanta
By Eileen Tilson Years ago, Butch Walker invited me to come listen to him record for an album he was working on… in ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS! Just goes to show ya, that Mr. Butch Walker takes care of his Georgia fans. Well, Atlanta’s favorite son is back with his new album, The Spade, which is […]
What’s Up Monday?
Well, I know it’s Monday and everyone is a bit fuzzy-headed from the weekend, but if you’re up for more fun, here’s a couple of cool things happening in the city today: -The Stevie Nicks concert at Chastain Amphitheater has been postponed until Wednesday; so for those of you getting your picnics ready better get the […]
Picture Book: Death Cab for Cutie at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, August 11
By Catrina Maxwell Indie crossovers Death Cab for Cutie played to a sweaty but energetic crowd of giddy fans on Thursday night. The band played a packed set that saw them try out some new tracks from their latest release, Codes and Keys, including the “VH1 Storytellers”-featured song “You Are A Tourist,” which was warmly […]
Factory Records Collection of 12″ Mixes & Rarities Coming in October
Strut Records is bringing the ’80s back, retro style! Compiled by Bill Brewster of djhistory.com, FAC. DANCE places the spotlight on some of the label’s early dancefloor-based work across key 12″ mixes and rarities, from the unmistakable productions of Martin Hannett to more unheralded backroom work by New Order’s Bernard Sumner and A Certain Ratio drummer Donald Johnson, under […]
AMG Weekend Picks: Death Cab for Cutie, Magnapop, Mary Chapin Carpenter and More!
We are so spoiled for choice this weekend! There are huge names galore, and of course there’s some great local gigs, as well as a couple of comedy legends thrown in for good measure.
Picture Book: Vans Warped Tour at Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood, August 1 – PART 2
By Jenna Hughes Full gallery with A Day To Remember, Against Me!, Gym Class Heroes and Less Than Jake after the jump.
What’s Up Thursday?
Oh thank the Heavens, it’s Thursday! Thursday is definitely the new black. Here are a couple of cool events to get your weekend started right! –Death Cab for Cutie will be taking their coolness out to Alpharetta at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, playing with Frightened Rabbit. -Have you had a chance to check out The […]
Atlanta’s First “Eco” Stand Up Comedy Night
Knock, Knock Who’s there? Orange Orange who? Orange you Green? Well you SHOULD be! OK, so maybe I am not the best at telling eco-friendly jokes, but I know a couple of people who are! Join GreenPlate this Sunday August 14 for Stand Up for Sustainability: Atlanta’s First “Eco” Stand Up Comedy night at The […]
What’s Up Wednesday?
-Happy Birthday 85th Birthday Eddie Tigner! If you have ever spent any time in Atlanta’s amazing blues scene (think Northside Tavern/Blind Willies), then there is a pretty great chance that you have seen legendary blues pianist Eddie Tigner rock out with some of the best musicians in the world. Celebrate Eddie’s 85th Birthday tonight at […]
Are You Willing To Put In Your 10,000 Hours?
By Eileen Tilson There has been many blogs, dinner conversations, talk of the Intelligentsia of the enlightening author Malcolm Gladwell, and his bodies of work, The Tipping Point, Outliers, and Blink; however, how many of Gladwell’s allegiance are actually following his ideas? It recently has struck me that in the wonderfully magical world of music, […]
Picture Book: Vans Warped Tour at Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood, August 1
By Ken Lackner Full gallery after the jump.
What’s Up Tuesday?
-According to their Twitter, The Most Successful All Girl Rock Group of All Time (say that three times fast), the GoGo’s will be rocking it out with Tom Tom Club tonight at Chastain Amphitheater. Spandex Shorts Are NOT Required. -Irish+electronic= Shit Robot. Marcus Lambkin‘s project will be getting the party going down at the Masquerade. […]
Picture Book: Kurt Vile and the Violators, True Widow at The EARL, August 7
By Michael Koenig (http://vacantmoon.viewbook.com/) Full gallery after the jump.
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