On March 28, Velvet Underground at Atlanta's Hard Rock Cafe will be hosting "March on Stage," an event that is taking place at Hard Rock venues across the world to benefit various charities. Velvet Underground's event will be a Songwriters in the Round concert, with some of the best musicians Atlanta has to offer, including […]
Valentine's Day is officially over, and you know it won't be long not until the stores start breaking out the Kiss Me I'm Irish hats and green beer. So you'd better start making your St. Patrick's Day plans now. And what better place to spend the world-wide holiday of the drink than at Andrews Upstairs with UV, the Ultimate U2 […]
Matt Duke Kingdom UndergroundRykodisc By Al Kaufman Matt Duke stares out from the cover of his current CD with a mop-haired head, wide open puppy dog eyes, and enough scruff to make the girls think he has a dangerous side. Or maybe he's been too busy saving drowning kittens to shave. He exudes that kind of sensitivity. […]
Griffin HouseFlying Upside DownNettwerk By Al Kaufman Many a musician has made a living playing music from the heartland. It is a sound that is full and majestic, while simultaneously speaking in the voice of the regular guy. Griffin House has thatsound down, thanks largely to producer Jeff Trott (Sheryl Crow), who called in […]
Here's the final, super-awesome line-up for this Thursday's Big Trouble in Little Five Points, presented by Pop Death Squadand sponsored by your's truly (us!). Joining the already-announced Harrison Hudson (check out our interview with him here) are Taylor Hollingsworth and The Lord is My Shotgun. It's free and great fun, so go already!
Whether they realize it of not, music fans in Atlanta know a lot about Y-O-U. From the band's hair-metal persona's Limozeen (Strongbad's favorite band) to the Yacht Rock cover band the Yacht Rock Revue to "sandal rockers" Three Dog Stevens to the soulful Please Rock Revue to the original power pop of Y-O-U itself, the band makes […]
By Julia Reidy Growing up in Atlanta, Harrison Hudson was always into music. From his days in a high school band with three members of Manchester Orchestra, Hudson to his career today in Nashville, Tenn., where he’s found a tuneful community to call home. Now he’s back in Atlanta to record a new […]
The Explorers Club – Do You Love Me? Those messengers of sunny, California (despite being from South Carolina) pop in The Explorers Clubare coming to Atlanta to play a show at The EARL on April 1. If you haven't had a taste of their delightful '60s rock, check out the gloriously happy video above for "Do […]
Since 2004 this group have been putting on a great rock show to raise money for The First Tee of Augusta, which teaches children life skills through the game of golf. This year the event has a great lineup, with Hootie & the Blowfish, Zac Brown and more to be announced. Past acts have included […]
Atlanta blues musician Sean Costello died in the spring of last year, on the eve of his 29th birthday, and is greatly missed. His family later revealed that Costello suffered from Bipolar disorder, and founded the Sean Costello Memorial Fund for Bipolar Research. The organization will hold its first benefit this March, just after the release of […]
Ticket Alternative's owners Iain Bluett and Jamie Dwyer spoke to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution yesterday about the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger. Here's a snippet: Ticket Alternative, which sells 250,000 tickets to events nationwide, prides itself on significantly lower service charges. A $33.50 ticket, for instance, would include a $3.25 service charge, said president Iain Bluett. Purchased through […]
Well here’s your chance. The Braves are looking for bands to play at the Fan Plaza during games. From the team’s website: Your band could perform on the Fan Plaza Stage at Turner Field for a Braves game this season! The Braves are now accepting submissions for cover and original bands to entertain the tens […]
Gentleman Jesse & His Men are playing their infectious garage rock 'n' power pop with fellow garage punks Rock 'n' Roll Adventure Kids, who you should really check out cos they are some serious rockers. The show is on April 18 and you can buy your tickets here. Valient Thorr will be playing a lot sooner, […]
Just in case you could have possibly forgotten how awesome Electric Six are, we've put up the Abraham-Lincoln-flavored video (above) for the ace singe "Gay Bar." Check it out and try not to dance! But of course the Detroit superstars aren't just known for a bunch of Lincolns dancing in hot pants or for knowing Jack White […]
Lily Allen It's Not Me, It's You Capitol Records By Leila Regan-Porter Lily Allen is one of England's favorite crazy birds. You never know what you're going to get when she turns up, which is what gives her that eccentric charm. She could be sweet and friendly, or drunk and outrageous. And though this sophomore […]
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