Music Man–How It Works
I’m often asked what the process of signing a band looks like, or more to the point, how exactly a band goes from getting the attention of someone that does what I do, to actually inking a deal. Contrary to popular belief, A&R people don’t walk around with contracts in their back pocket ready to […]
Live Review: Fran Healy & Andy Dunlop of Travis @ The Loft, October 17
By Scott Roberts; photo by Sue Volkert How often do you go to a highly anticipated event only to be let down by your own inflated or unrealistic expectations? After interviewing Travis frontman Fran Healy last month about his upcoming stripped-down tour with fellow Travis guitarist Andy Dunlop (please see my October 9 “Q&A” on […]
Live Review: Hope Sandoval and the Warm Intentions @ The Loft, October 16
By Adam Trimble; photo by Luz Gallardo For years Hope Sandoval's heavyhearted velvet voice has been a method for my friends and I to find beauty in our darker moments. The members of my first band came together as moody, morose teenagers because of our affinity for Sandoval's former band Mazzy Star. Having never seen […]
CD Review: Matt Morris — When Everything Breaks Open
Matt MorrisWhen Everything Breaks OpenTennman Records By Al Kaufman You can only hang in circles for so long before you release your inevitable CD. Matt Morris wrote five songs for Christina Aguilera's Stripped album, and has also had his songs recorded by heavy hitters like Kelly Clarkston, Reba McEntire, and good buddy Justin Timberlake. He […]
CD Review: The Flaming Lips — Embryonic
The Flaming LipsEmbryonicWarner Brothers By Al Kaufman There are two sets of Flaming Lips fans. There are the ones who went out and bought extra CD players so that they could play all four CDs of Zaireeka simultaneously, as they were meant to be played. And then there are those who like the band's just accessible enough […]
Rock Band comes to the iPhone
Looking for a little music this Monday? Well here it is! Rock Band is now available for the iPhone or iPod Touch for $9.99 from the app store. The initial download comes with 20 songs and additional songs/bundles are available to purchase. The game uses the same format. Just use your thumbs to strum the […]
Get Out of the Garage Music Contest
Converse and Journeys have a pretty cool contest going on right now that could see your band playing a ‘festival in Austin’ come March. Last year’s winners, Flying Machines, signed to EMI Records. This March, they’ll play for thousands of fans at a music festival in Austin. Enter your band before November 22nd at www.getoutofthegaragemusiccontest.com
Ticket Alternative Gains New Client – Gateway Event Center in McDonough, Georgia; First Event is Sammy Kershaw, November 7
We're excited to announce that the Gateway Event Center in McDonough, Ga. is now a Ticket Alternative venue! And the first event to be announced is a double-bill of country stars Sammy Kershaw and David Nail, in concert on November 7. Tickets are available now at Ticket Alternative.
New Whirlyball Show Announced: Stellastarr*, November 17!
Atlanta hipsters will already be very aware of the legendary Whirlyball gigs Chunklet have been putting on for many a year. For those who don't know, the Whirlyball club up in Roswell is one of the most fun places you can go for a gig – namely because you get a free game of whirlyball […]
CD Review: Drummer — Feel Good Together; Playing The EARL, October 16
DrummerFeel Good TogetherAudio Eagle Records By Micah McLain Apparently not content to allow his Black Keys band mate to have all of the side-project related fun, Patrick Carney has joined forces with four other drummers from his native Ohio to form the aptly-titled Drummer. The percussion super group retreated to Carney's studio in North Akron […]
Picture Book: Dan Deacon @ Eyedrum, October 2
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CD Review: Left Lane Cruiser — All You Can Eat; Playing Star Bar Friday, October 16
Left Lane CruiserAll You Can EatAlive By Al Kaufman Left Lane Cruiser is called a lot of different things. Most say it's a blues band, but they are also a hard rock band with a lot of Southern fried attitude. They are their own category. Call them Industrial Redneck, or Country Thrash. Backed by Brenn […]
Music Man-You’re Not From Around Here Are you?
I spent the weekend in Nashville attending the Next Big Nashville Music Conference. I saw several great bands from that fine city, but the two that stood out the most were from here in Atlanta. It’s always good to see a band from my town playing in another city because there’s a much different energy […]
CANCELED: Shunda K @ Drunken Unicorn on October 13
Yo! Majesty's Shunda K has canceled her Atlanta show for tomorrow (October 13) at Drunken Unicorn. No word yet on whether or not the show will be rescheduled.
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