The DearsMissilesDangerbird Records by Kevin C. Madigan It’s gratifying to see a new Dears release, considering the band’s recent implosion, shedding members left and right and now consisting of just head Dear Murray Lightburn and his wife Natalia Yanchak. Lightburn told Toronto’s The Globe and Mail last week, “personally, I’ve had a really tough year […]
Ridiculous to the sublime – that’s a phrase that comes to mind when reviewing my thoughts about this particular Friday night at The Loft. O.k., maybe ridiculous is too strong of a statement, but sublime certainly isn’t. Full disclosure, I’m a lover of the funk, so Nikka Costa is a favorite of mine. I haven’t […]
It’s that time of year…… No, not colorful leaves, football, or costumes – HIP HOP! This is when Atlanta goes from being a major player in the everyday business that is mainstream hip-hop – to being the center of the hip-hop universe; the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards Show is in town. Allthough the actual show […]
It’s been quite a year for Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory! The duo will be releasing a special edition of their acclaimed album Seventh Tree on November 25. This special edition features DVD footage, new artwork and additional photos along with videos for Happiness, A&E and Caravan Girl. Also included is a signifigant amout of […]
Here are some options for ya! Friday 10/17 Nikka Costa @ The Loft Doomsayer @ Smith’s Olde Bar Awesome Color @ The Drunken Unicorn Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi Tribute Band) @ Andrews Upstairs Robert Pollard’s Boston Spaceships @ The Earl Saturday 10/18 Turtle Folk @ Smith’s Olde Bar Breakfast Club (80’s Cover Band) @ […]
According to very excellent Atlanta based music blog Ohmpark there is a rumor that The Black Lips are playing a show at the earl tonight under an assumed name… "..rumour has it The Black Lips are playing a show tonight at The Earl under the name The Renegades, an ancient incarnation featuring some of these […]
Weezer recently premiered their new video for the single Troublemaker from their critically-acclaimed album Weezer (Red Album.) The band is also currently on their first our in 3 years with opening act duties being handled by Angels and Airwaves and Tokyo Police Club. Weezer will play The Arena At Gwinnett Center on October 25 […]
We live in a world filled with loads of unsigned artists. My time is spent listening to them, figuring out which one of the many, has the potential to get to the next level. That’s what I do and I love it. The only drawback is that since most of my listening time is spent […]
TODAY ONLY!!!! – $15 for selected tickets to see STAIND with Papa Roach, Seether, & Red. The show will be at Lakewood Amphitheatre this Sunday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. Click the lik below now before this 1-day deal disappears!FIND TICKETS The Tabernacle welcomes the In The Present Tour by Howe, Squire & White of […]
Wed. Nov 12 – Death on Two Wheels – The Earl Thu. Nov 13 – Blue Flashing Light w/ Silent and Listen – The Earl Sat. Nov 15 – Jupiter Coyote – Andrews Upstairs Thu. Nov 20 – Jay Clifford w/ Owen Beverly – VinylFri. Nov 28 – Jon McLaughlin – Vinyl Fri. Dec 12 […]
You gotta love a venue that takes care of its peeps. That’s exactly Star Bar has been doing with their "Continuing Free Thursdays" shows. You’re not just getting any old run-of-the-mill-acts either there Jethro…Star Bar is serving up musical goodness! This Thursday’s October 16th shindig is part of the monthly "Big Trouble in Little 5 […]
Blue Flashing Light The Mayor of Five Points (EP)Self Released by Noel Wurst The cover of Blue Flashing Light’s press kit proudly reads “…it won’t be a surprise if you hear the next BFL song in a Honda commercial.” What? The next song I hear, or the next song the band writes? This threw me […]
The PanicsCruel GuardsDew Process by Al Kaufman Opening up with a grandiose drum solo from Myles Wootton, Australia’s The Panics leave little doubt that this is not another lo-fi CD that their fans have come to expect. On Cruel Guards, their third CD, the quintet has gone for broke. In an effort to expand beyond […]
Todd SniderPeace QueerAimless Records by Al Kaufman There’s nothing like a presidential election to get the juices flowing in the arts world. It has single-handedly revitalized Saturday Night Live, it has brought Oliver Stone out of his conspiracy lab to create the presidential bio, W, and now, it has inspired troubadour Todd Snider to release […]
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