Music News – January 12, 2009

Music News – January 12, 2009

 By Kevin C. Madigan Jamaican reggae artist Ce'Cile, a member of Danger Zone, is expanding the digital release Worth It with two new tracks which will be available on I-Tunes starting January 27th. Guest artists on Worth It  include Shaggy, Beenie Man and Trina……..Thriving Ivory, whose self-titled debut album Angels on the Moon holds the […]

Attention Judi Chicago Fans!

Attention Judi Chicago Fans!

You have 2 chances to see Judi Chicago before the end of the month. Next week, the band will be celebrating something pretty special… a 2 year anniversary! Come check it out at The Drunken Unicorn.  Tickets on sale now. Click here for more info. Then, on Saturday January 24th, check out a brand new venue […]

Josh Roberts and the Hinges, The Four Kicks and Lorien take over Vinyl… Minus Part Bear.

Josh Roberts and the Hinges, The Four Kicks and Lorien take over Vinyl… Minus Part Bear.

Start your weekend off checking out some new music, or maybe some bands you have already seen and love. The Four Kicks, Josh Roberts and the Hinges and Lorien will be playing THIS Thursday night (tomorrow) at Vinyl.  Part Bear was originally scheduled to play as well, but had to cancel last minute.  But ,the show […]

Gringo Star w/ Wild Sweet Orange announced @ The EARL

Gringo Star w/ Wild Sweet Orange announced @ The EARL

Gringo Star will be playing at The EARL in March.  March 6th to be exact, and tickets are on sale NOW!  Wild Sweet Orange are also on the bill. After a BIG 2008, Gringo Star set themselves up for a stellar '09.  The psychedelic garage rockers played CMJ music fest, where they caused quite a stir, […]

Good times and great oldies – Mayor Of Ponce

Good times and great oldies – Mayor Of Ponce

I don’t have a CD player in my car. As a matter of fact, I don’t even own an I-pod. Hard to believe that a happening 28-year old dude rolls around the city on the same tech-wave as your grandparents. Cruising to Clark Howard or the Kimmer, getting news and traffic on the 20’s- That’s […]

Dream Gigs? Tell us what yours would be!

Dream Gigs? Tell us what yours would be!

Ticket Alternative posted a little joke on Twitter that Oasis were playing The EARL on April 1st (April Fools!) but it got us thinking…. what a gig that would be! Who would you like to see? What would be your dream gig.. think Big Band/Small Venue .. or even an all-star line up. Post your […]

Just Annouced: Ben Deignan & Suburban Soul @ Hard Rock’s Velvet Underground

Just Annouced: Ben Deignan & Suburban Soul @ Hard Rock’s Velvet Underground

Ben Deignan and Suburban Soul will be playing Hard Rock's Velvet Underground on Saturday January 31st.  Nic Cowan will be opening the show. To purchase tickets, click here. Ben Deignan commands the stage and has been causing quite a stir in the music world.  Deignan's music is heavily influenced by Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and […]

This Week in Music – January 4, 2009

This Week in Music – January 4, 2009

By Kevin C. Madigan Scotland's Glasvegas makes its US television debut on Late Show with David Letterman on January 5th and will then perform on Craig Ferguson's show on January 14th. Dubbed "The Best New Band in Britain" by the NME, Glasvegas is also playing dates in seven US cities this month (though Atlanta is […]

CD Review: Ying Quartet — Dim Sum

CD Review: Ying Quartet — Dim Sum

Ying QuartetDim SumTelarc **** by Al Kaufman Ah, these Ying kids. Three brothers and a sister make up a classical quartet consisting of two violins, a viola, and a cello. But this is not the classical music your stodgy old grandmother listens to. The CD is named Dim Sum because, like the food, these are […]

DVD Review: Pistolero Picture Show

DVD Review: Pistolero Picture Show

PistoleroPistolero Picture Show by Al Kaufman Pistolero is a ragtag group of local boys that have finally begun to make a buzz. These are guys that live and breathe music so much they make their own amps. They have the kind of sound one would hear on Little Steven's Underground Garage; 60's, Mod-influenced, ragged rock […]

The Long Ryders hitting The EARL two nights this weekend!

The Long Ryders hitting The EARL two nights this weekend!

The EARL is starting '09 off with a bang!  Here are a couple of shows that you will want to check out.  Tickets are selling fast, so make sure to get yours early. The Long Ryders will be in Atlanta all weekend long.  This Friday @ The Earl features The Long Ryders and Grinder Nova.  Click here […]

Tomorrow Night @ Smiths Olde Bar

Tomorrow Night @ Smiths Olde Bar

Hightide Blues returns to Smiths Olde Bar this Saturday (1/3) and its sure to be a show you won't want to miss.  They will be bringing their rock/americana sound, which many have defined as "southern rock with a modern twist" back to one of their hometowns. Sam Thacker and Clay Cumbie will be opening the […]

Prince to release not one, but THREE albums in 09

Prince to release not one, but THREE albums in 09

Just what the world needs! Prince is planning on releasing 3 albums in 2009, without the help of a record label.  The albums will be available digitally through a new and improved Prince website, and a major retailer is said to be in talks to sell the albums phsycially. Prince's last studio album Planet Earth […]

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

We hope you had a great start to 2009! What was the first song you heard in 2009? DJ With Wolves dropped Neil Diamonds Sweet Caroline at midnight at the Heathen Chemistry party and the crowd went mental! What was the first song you heard this year?