Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band @ Philips Arena April 26

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band @ Philips Arena April 26

Fresh off a performance over the inauguaraton weekend and just after winning a Golden Globe for his title track for The Wrestler, Bruce Springsteen is releasing a new record and taking The E Street Band back on the road. The "Working on a Dream" tour (named after the new record) will be hitting Atlanta on April […]

Smith’s Olde Bar Announces The Last Waltz Ensemble, Bloodkin and More

Smith’s Olde Bar Announces The Last Waltz Ensemble, Bloodkin and More

There is a slew of new shows up for sale for Smith's Olde Bar this week. New Orleans funk band Bonerama will be playing March 19, and tickets are available here. Perennial Athens favorite Bloodkin takes the stage with Turtle Folk on March 28 and you can get tickets here. A favorite of any Dylan […]

529 Annouces a Slew of Great Shows

529 Annouces a Slew of Great Shows

We're really digging 529. Though it is still a relatively new venue, they are bringing in the top talent of Atlanta and beyond, thanks in great part to the guys at Tight Bros who do most of the booking. Just announced and coming up really soon is Noot D'Noot's DJ set on January 31, tickets […]

The Coathangers’ CD Release Party @ The EARL, April 4

The Coathangers’ CD Release Party @ The EARL, April 4

Power-punk girls The Coathangers are finally set to release their second record, their first full-length with new label Suicide Squeeze Records. The new record, Scramble, promises to show off the girls' developing musical skills, while still keeping with the hella-fun, high-energy hijinks. The band's CD Release Party is set for April 4 at The EARL, and […]

CD Review: Modern Skirts – All Of Us In Our Night

CD Review: Modern Skirts – All Of Us In Our Night

  Modern Skirts All Of Us In Our Night Self-released   By Julia Reidy Athens, Ga.’s Modern Skirts will never not make pop music, no matter how hard they try. Their sophomore full-length, entitled All Of Us In Our Night, is just that — albeit an exercise in pop with a good bit of the […]

Live Review: The Virgins Crack Jokes in Atlanta

Live Review: The Virgins Crack Jokes in Atlanta

The Virgins January 25, 2009 The Drunken Unicorn By Alexandra Edwards It was LA meets NYC on the staging ground of the Dirty South this past weekend at the Drunken Unicorn, and it was more fun than a crowd should be allowed to have on a Sunday night. Starting things off around 9 p.m. — […]

CD Review: Love Willows – Hey! Hey!

CD Review: Love Willows – Hey! Hey!

  The Love WillowsHey! Hey!Decca by Al Kaufman It must be the dour economic times that makes people want to listen to unabashedly happy music. Last year we had the Submarines out of LA, and this year it's time for Atlanta's Love Willows. The duo of singer Hope Partlow and multi-instrumentalist and singer Ryan Wilson are […]

Dan Deacon Tickets On Sale Now for April 10 Show @ Eyedrum!

Dan Deacon Tickets On Sale Now for April 10 Show @ Eyedrum!

Anyone who has seen Dan Deacon perform before will tell you it is an Experience with a capital E. Not only is his crazy DIY setup of wires and bulbs and gizmos a force to be reckoned with, but his games with the crowds take audience participation to another level. The tickets for the April […]

Renowned Somalian Rapper K’Naan to Play Vinyl on March 4

Renowned Somalian Rapper K’Naan to Play Vinyl on March 4

 Known for his politically-aware works, which he has performed in front of the UN, K'Naan has been sought after for collaborations by everyone from Youssou N'Dour to Damian Marley. He has also worked with esteemed hip-hoppers like Mos Def and The Roots, bringing his clear voice to their own social causes. Tickets go on sale on […]

India Might Not Be Ready for The Black Lips

India Might Not Be Ready for The Black Lips

   We're not entirely sure that The Black Lips shows in India are going as planned. Pitchfork recently ran a report from Arjun S Ravi, editor of Indian independent music website Indiecision, which implies that both the band and the audience might not have known what they were in for: The Black Lips' first tour […]

Parking Price Update from CW Midtown Music Complex

Parking Price Update from CW Midtown Music Complex

  For those of you who are none-to-keen on paying for parking when coming out to see a show at Vinyl or The Loft, we've got good news for you. If Vinyl is the only venue out of the CW Midtown Music Complex that is open (as in, with a show) that night, then parking […]

Eat at Great Atlanta Restaurants, Raise Money for Crime Stoppers

Eat at Great Atlanta Restaurants, Raise Money for Crime Stoppers

Basically it's a win-win situatuion here. Many of us in Atlanta have been worried about the crime that's been hitting pretty close to home, and the folks at Crime Stoppers Atlanta have been hard at work at raising awareness and getting people to band together to look out for one another and keep an eye open […]

Rumor Alert! Bluegrass Legend Del McCoury to Possibly Appear with The Travelin’ McCourys Tomorrow Night at Smith’s Olde Bar

Rumor Alert! Bluegrass Legend Del McCoury to Possibly Appear with The Travelin’ McCourys Tomorrow Night at Smith’s Olde Bar

Ronnie and Rob McCoury, sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, are playing with their band The Travelin' McCourys tomorrow tonight, Friday January 23, at Smith's Olde Bar. The band's captivating performances of traditional bluegrass is reason enough to get a ticket and go, but there might be one more item to push you over the edge […]

Paste Releases Indie Rock Alphabet Book, Party This Sunday in Decatur

Paste Releases Indie Rock Alphabet Book, Party This Sunday in Decatur

So you're having a baby. Or maybe you already have one. And it's getting to that time when you've got to teach your wee one the basics of the English language. But you're cool and hip, and don't want to do the usual "A is for Apple" routine. So what do you do? Well never […]