GOODTIMES & GREAT OLDIES: Part 2 of 3, Mayor of Ponce

GOODTIMES & GREAT OLDIES: Part 2 of 3, Mayor of Ponce

“Never gonna give you up. Never gonna let you down. Never gonna run around and desert you” Rick Astley had it right. Sure, he wasn’t talking about Atlanta radio – more than likely it was someone with a side spike and turquoise jean shorts. But it still translates. No matter how outdated and behind the […]

The Queers Come to Lenny’s on March 25

The Queers Come to Lenny’s on March 25

Classic punk band The Queers will be returning to Atlanta March 25 to play Lenny's with The Cute Lepers and Poison Arrows. Though the lineup has gone through a ridiculous amount of changes since the band's inception in 1982 (there have been almost 30 members to have come and gone with Joe Queer AKA Joe […]

Judi Chicago Give Us Their Top Dance Floor Hits

Judi Chicago Give Us Their Top Dance Floor Hits

In preparation for the first of their monthly dance parties, we've asked the lads of Judi Chicago – Travis Thatcher and Ben Coleman - to give us their top dance floor fillers, complete with their classic videos (when available) and commentary from the guys.   Travis' Choice:   A Guy Called Gerald – Voodoo Ray (1988)"One […]

Great Lakes Swimmers w/Kate Maki @ The EARL April 10

Great Lakes Swimmers w/Kate Maki @ The EARL April 10

The lovely, folky Great Lakes Swimmers will be making the long trip from their homeland of Canada to play The EARL with fellow Great North singer Kate Maki on April 10. We know that's a while away, so to get a taste and tie you over until then we've put up a charming video from the band for […]

Jeff Foxworthy, Dave FM’s Mara Davis and More for Child Abuse Benefit

Jeff Foxworthy, Dave FM’s Mara Davis and More for Child Abuse Benefit

To celebrate Prevent Child Abuse Georgia's 25th anniversary and to raise money for the cause, the charity is throwing Fun Fete, a benefit gala promising "an evening of serious fun for your inner child." Comedian Jeff Foxworthy will be honored for his efforts for the cause, and the event will be hosted by Dave FM's […]

Free Rock Fest Featuring Mastadon @ The Masquerade, February 28

Free Rock Fest Featuring Mastadon @ The Masquerade, February 28

Atlanta rock and metal fans have been all a flutter for the past week or so with rumors flying about this Scion Rock Fest. The latest is that you can get your free tickets at Criminal Records and Decatur CD, tickets are limited to two per customer, and you must be at least 18 to go to the gig.

Tickets Still Available for ATLart ARThouse Gala

Tickets Still Available for ATLart ARThouse Gala

The Atlanta Gallery Association is once again hosting their biennial event ATLart, and to celebrate the three weeks of citywide art happenings the group is throwing a party. The ARThouse Gala, on January 22, will kick off ATLart[09], serving as a preview to ARThouse, a Buckhead mansion with paintings, sculpture, photography, and other works of art […]

Deerhunter Postpone European Tour

Deerhunter Postpone European Tour

Right on the heels of their latest video debut, Deerhunter has pulled out of a huge amount of European tour dates due to unspecified health problems. There are 23 dates affected, from Prague to Berlin to Liverpool, all during the months of February and March. The cancelled shows should all be rescheduled soon and the […]

Les Savy Fav EARL Show SOLD OUT – Whirlyball Tickets Still Available!

Les Savy Fav EARL Show SOLD OUT – Whirlyball Tickets Still Available!

Sometime during the inauguration (when we, like the rest of the world, were glued to CNN and not looking at ticket sales for a few minutes) the last ticket for Les Savy Fav's show at The EARL for January 23 was sold. Luckily for all those who didn't get a ticket and want to get […]

Dead Confederate and Special Guests @ The EARL, March 27

Dead Confederate and Special Guests @ The EARL, March 27

With the release of Wrecking Ball in the fall of last year Athens band Dead Confederate was propelled forward into the indie nation's eyes and ears. Spots on Conan O'Brien and a record deal have been making them a huge attraction, so get your tickets quickly for the band's show at The EARL on March 27 […]

These Are Powers @ Eyedrum, March 24

These Are Powers @ Eyedrum, March 24

Melding art rock, tribal beat and electronica, These Are Powers create improvised live performances that are never boring. The New York/Chicago band will be bringing their experimental mix to Eyedrum with London-based The Chap on March 24, and tickets are available now here.

Atlanta Blog Ohmpark Celebrates 2-Year Birthday with Free Show

Atlanta Blog Ohmpark Celebrates 2-Year Birthday with Free Show

Ohmpark, one of Atlanta's best music blogs, will be celebrating its two-year birthday January 24 with a free show at WonderRoot Community Art Center. Bands include This Piano Plays Itself, Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun, Kebert Xela and Onset. While you're there, why not make a donation or buy some of the wares sold […]

Black Lips Annouce Video Contest

Black Lips Annouce Video Contest

If you fancy yourself a bit of a film maker, or just want to try your hand at visually matching the mayhem that Atlanta's Black Lips put out in audio form, then here's your chance. The lads are hosting a video contest through Vimeo for the upcoming single "Starting Over," the first release from upcoming […]