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 […]

CD Review: Spoon — Transference; Playing The Tabernacle, March 20

CD Review: Spoon — Transference; Playing The Tabernacle, March 20

Spoon Transference Merge By Al Kaufman Driven by the horn-fueled single, "The Underdog," Spoon went from twitchy indie kids to mainstream successes with 2007's Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga. Transference does not offer anything as remotely radio-friendly as "The Underdog," but it more than makes up for it with its deliciously friction-filled songs. The Austin band […]

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 […]

CD Review: Vampire Weekend — Contra; Playing Tabernacle April 8

CD Review: Vampire Weekend — Contra; Playing Tabernacle April 8

Vampire Weekend Contra XL By Al Kaufman With their sunny, eponymous debut CD in January 2008, Vampire Weekend became the darlings of the indie crowd. By the end of that year, however, the band's demise seemed secure. People quickly tired of their quirky beats and African-lite influences. Happy music just doesn't have the depth and longevity […]

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: Editors — In This Light and on This Evening

CD Review: Editors — In This Light and on This Evening

Editors In This Light and on This Evening Epic/Fader By Eileen Tilson In the music industry, the third time is definitely is the charm. By a band’s third album, they should have formally gelled creatively, perfected their live show, and understand their own talent enough to expand their music to the next level of fans. […]

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 […]

New Beer Festival Coming to Atlanta on February 27!

New Beer Festival Coming to Atlanta on February 27!

Atlanta loves beer. So it goes without saying that we would be very happy with a beer festival, especially in the quiet, desolate month of February (not to mention the fact that the Decatur Beer Festival is all the way in October). Which makes this news of a new beer festival, the Winter Beer Carnival […]

Beach House and The Wedding Present Both Announce Shows at The EARL

Beach House and The Wedding Present Both Announce Shows at The EARL

Two great shows have just been announced for The EARL, coming up this spring. Beach House bring their ever-so-pretty sighs and swoons to Atlanta on March 29. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, January 15 at 10 a.m. over on Ticket Alternative. But before that, we'll get to hear legendary Leeds post-punk band The Wedding […]