The Red Hot Chili Peppers are back with their first album in 5 years, and they will be presenting the album live in its entirety in a special theater presentation! On August 30th and September 1st, you will be able to catch "I'm With You" at theater locations around Georgia that will be showing a special concert performance of the new album!
The closest showing to the city will be at Perimeter Pointe 10 on the 30th and the 1st at 8:00 pm.
(oh, and we will be doing our first of three RHCP SWAG giveaways on our facebook page tomorrow, keep an eye out, 7:00 pm on 08/26) OMFG ATLANTA FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/omfgblogspot
The Low Anthem are playing at Criminal Records in Little 5 on Monday the 13th. Free Lunch and Free Music? They know how to please us here in the south! Check them out:
Wanna get “leid?” We can help with that. Fresh off a win at Hard Rock’s battle of the bands, Wesley Cook is bringing his full band to the Vinyl’s stage for a great show that is not to be missed!
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Wesley started off with a solo acoustic album in 2005 and has come a long way since then. His most recent full-band album has a laid back, pop/beachy (is that even a category?) sound. Cue my Van Morrison reference and add some of O.A.R.’s bold, high-energy sound, and you’ve got Wesley Cook. He puts so much of his personality into each song, and you feel like you know exactly what he's singing about.
He has shared the stage with many great artists such as Drivin’ n’ Cryin, Zac Brown Band and Manchester Orchestra. In 2006, he was nominated for “Soloist of the year” in the Athens Music Awards, and he has appeared on MTV2 as an “Artist on the Rise.”
Some of my favorites from the cd are: Tasty Devil Woman, Home Grown Girl, and Sunrise Over Georgia. You can check out the cd New Ground at CDBaby.com, or click the picture below:
You can hear Wesley LIVE tomorrow night at Vinyl! Also on the bill: Christopher Alan Yates, and Patrick Scott. Doors at 7:30, $10 at the door. That's a bargain for some great music, plus you get a LEI! Just do it!
Here’s a video from Wesley’s 7/21/10 show at Hard Rock Café. Always a very enjoyable show!
It has been almost 3 years since I lived in Athens, and I’ve yet to find a singer/songwriter with that "Athens" musical dynamic here in Atlanta. Well, that was until I heard Paul Warner’s latest cd “Deadly Waterparks.” This music reminds me of those good times in Athens when we would randomly walk into a small bar and hear a great singer/songwriter that just completely made our night.
The sound is a soothing mix of many instruments (including violin, pedal steel, saxophone, cello) and Paul’s smooth, effortless voice. The ballads are very Jeff Buckley-esque with lyrics that create vivid images in your mind and the faster alt/pop songs remind me very much of Broken Bells grooves that you can’t help but to grin while listening.
“Deadly Waterparks” is a great listen. I’ve listened through so many times I can’t even count. Some of my favorites are “Love in Space” that has a great King’s of Leon kind of guitar riff through out, “Freud” which is a song everyone can probably relate to, and the great ending track “The Movies” is the perfect lullaby love song that leads into a beautiful instrumental piece.
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Paul Warner and the Whisperers will be playing at Smith’s Olde Bar THURSDAY NIGHT (12/9/10) along with The Bridges and The Kicks. Only $10 for 3 great bands!
This Sunday, the Ghost Hunters LIVE Halloween show returns! They didn't do one last year, so I'm very excited to have it back. They will be taking you on a live 6 hour investigation of the Buffalo Central Terminal in Buffalo, NY. There have been many reports of paranormal activity ranging from full bodied apparitions to female voices crying out from an elevator shaft.
Live feed from 4 cameras will get you right in the action along side TAPS and guests Kofi Kingston (WWE), Joe Maddalena (Hollywood Treasure), Ben Hansen (Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files), and actress Meaghan Rath (Being Human).
Host Josh Gates (Destination Truth) & cohost Allison Scagliotti (Warehouse 13) will be guiding you through the event by keeping you updated with all the experiences the Hunters have. During the investigation, you can chat live with the Ghost Hunters and if you think you've seen something that they missed, hit the "panic button" on the syfy.com Ghost Hunters website. Tell them what you saw, and you might actually get your experience ON AIR! How cool is that?
See ECW's Elijah Burke freak out during the 2007 live Halloween Event!
This AWESOME 6 hour live event starts 7pm/6pm central on Sunday night! Tune in & get scared!
The band posted on their facebook page today with an update regarding the stolen trailer & equipment:
"UPDATE: On Oct 15, Gwinnett County (GA) Police recovered the stolen trailer belonging to DNC. Dirty & damaged, the trailer contained a handful of damaged items belonging to the band including 2 speaker cabinets, a bass amplifier, a few drums & other misc items. Thanks to everyone for the support, kindness & generosity offered throughout this ordeal. We are humbled & proud to have you as our fans & friends"
Other than that, they've only been able to recover a few items here & there. We are glad to see Drivin' N' Cryin' still out there doing their thing! The bad guys can't keep them down! Their next show is November 3 at Shaka's in Virginia Beach, VA. Go check them out if you can!
Rock on, guys! And I'll leave you with a dedication to the scum bags that did this!
You can’t go wrong with a band that is a big fan of greats such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank Williams, and Allman Brothers. Atlanta’s own Blackberry Smoke will be playing a hometown show this Saturday (10/2) at Wild Bill’s in Duluth.
This southern rock/country band formed in 2000 and has been bringing energetic live shows to fans ever since. Their second album, “Little Piece of Dixie,” was produced by top notch producer, Dann Huff, who has worked with artists such as Bon Jovi, Rascal Flatts, and Keith Urban. You definitely don’t want to miss this show! Sure, the album great, but the LIVE SHOW is even better! Come out and let these southern boys show you what Southern Rock is all about!
I wrote about the debut of The Dreaded Marco's EP back in August, well it's time for their VERY FIRST SHOW! You need to be a part of this! They're sharing the stage with Paul Johnson & The About Last Nights. Doors at 8pm, Dreaded Marco will be on by 9pm so GET THERE EARLY!
Lenny's Bar - 486 Decatur Street Southeast - Atlanta, GA
There aren’t many weekends when I don’t have something to do, but last Friday, the roommate and I were in need of some entertainment. We wound up at Peachtree Tavern and discovered this amazing band from Nashville. It’s rare that I find a band that catches my attention so quickly, but with KingBilly, I was hooked from the first song and was very excited to write about them. We liked them SO much that we took a road trip the next day to see them in Panama City Beach, FL to see them perform at an American Cancer Society benefit. KingBilly is one of those bands you hear and just can’t figure out why they’re not a huge act yet. Everyone needs to be friends with KingBilly.
The band is made up of 5 ridiculously talented musicians who perform a unique blend of country, bluegrass, and rock with harmonies you wouldn’t believe. Donny, Josh, John, Kevin, and Matt put on a live show so energetic and spontaneous you won’t want it to end. Their set includes most of their originals and random cover songs ranging from Sublime to Tom Petty. Have a request? If they don’t know it, they’ll attempt to play it. It’s all about the fans, right? For any given song, you’re not sure who will be singing and who will be playing what instrument, but all the songs have the same great energy.
KingBilly’s band members bring influences from all over the US (North Dakota, Maryland, Arkansas, Florida, and Georgia) to create a sound that represents their love of music. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a copy of their 5 song EP “Surrender,” and it has not left my cd player since (ok, so except for one time when I listened to my Keith Urban cd).
Track 1, “When She Breaks Down,” starts off with the bands’ amazing harmonies, and gets you craving more just in the first 10 seconds. If you’re not moving your head or tapping your feet to this song, you need to get your hearing checked. Track 2, “Surrender,” is their incredible radio ready tune that was created with the help of Richard Marx, yes THAT Richard Marx. We had this song stuck in our head all weekend. Tracks 3 and 5, the ballads “Savannah’s not in Georgia Anymore” and “Angel on my Shoulder,” really showcase lead singer Donny’s great, effortless voice. Track 4, “I Wanna Come Back as Her Beer,” is now my new going out anthem with lyrics like “I haven’t had a drop, but I’m catching me a buzz. Never seen a woman treat a bottle that way, it’s like she’s making love” that make me want to get up and dance.
KingBilly performing “Surrender” to packed house at 12th and Porter
Come out Saturday night for some of the most entertaining/awesome music you'll hear all weekend! Project 9-6-1 presents "Under the Covers with Aly" presents you with 2 great cover bands from Atlanta. Straight Out of Line is a face melting Godsmack tribute band that is ready to rock all your favorite Godsmack songs. Motley Crude is a homegrown Motley Crue tribute band that goes all out to bring the true GRIT of the songs. Dressed in Motley attire, Vince Nailed, Mick Muffs, Nicky Sexx, and Tommy Laid are definitely a show worth seeing.
So bring out your 80's - 90's attire, and come ROCK OUT! Doors @ 8:00, 18+ - $12 to get you in. Come have a beer with me. SEE YOU THERE!
With the upcoming release of their EP “Metrognome,” The Dreaded Marco is ready to take Atlanta by storm! You might not recognize the band name, but they’re definitely no stranger to Atlanta’s music scene. Seven years ago Charlie Sheets and Dixie Duncan were part of Echovalve (Charlie as lead singer, Dixie on bass), but even after leaving that venture they’ve kept in touch and remained active in music with solo music and playing regular gigs.
Years later, the two brainstormed the idea to start a new band, and 5 weeks later they’re in the recording studio creating something different from anything they’ve ever done. Since it was so spur of the moment, they had to bring their ideas to the table to write songs quickly and ended up with a great, unique sound without over-thinking any of their choices. It’s just what came to mind, what sounded right. They don’t put The Dreaded Marco in any specific genre, so they’re able to appeal to a wide range of listeners. Some of their influences include: Nine Inch Nails, Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, Smashing Pumpkins, and Coheed and Cambria.
They created “Marco” as a character, and made up a back story to go along with him to help write the lyrics. With each different feel of a song, they would try to think of what “Marco” would have to say about it. Front man Charlie Sheets describes the song “Frank N Stein” as being a “sympathy piece for Frank N Stein’s monster.” He says “I mean imagine your mind waking up in some hodge podge monster body after you’d died…everyone you know and love is appalled by you because you’re an atrocity…. Hell, I’d burn the f**kin city down, too!"
Having a lot of freedom on this EP helped them realize just what they liked about music, playing for fun, but also being original. You can hear their personalities coming through on all the tracks, and they’ve all definitely got a great danceable beat. With catchy lyrics and beats in each song, The Dreaded Marco keeps you craving the next song. Charlie says that the “swing” in his writing is what’s most important. He wants to create danceable music with a great beat so you’re moving along to all the songs, even the heavier music.
The first track “Strikes Again” off the EP is available now on YouTube, and the rest of the HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EP will be available 8.25.10 on iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon.com and Napster. **They’re playing at Lenny’s on Friday, September 24th.** Get your rock fists ready!
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As the fate of their touring trailer looms ahead, 100 Monkeys have had to postpone their scheduled stop in Atlanta tonight for fear of their trailer exploding. Sad news, I know, but we wish the guys safe travels to the next tour destination, and OF COURSE I will keep you updated on their return to A-T-L!!
Check out their new album in the meantime on their website (click the pic!):
Ben Graupner (Ben G.), Ben Johnson (Ben J.), Jackson Rathbone (J. Action), Jerad Anderson (J. Rad), and Uncle Larry (Uncle) are coming all the way from Los Angeles to show Atlanta what they’re made of. Come out Monday to The Earl in East Atlanta to show these guys how awesome Atlanta is.
They bring a play list that has a great combination of slow and fast alt rock songs with a gritty Doors-like sound. Need an updated comparison? Take a little flavor from Spoon, Arctic Monkeys, Neutral Milk Hotel, and The Strokes, mix it all together, and you’ve got the unique sound of 100 Monkeys. (And yes, I know Neutral Milk Hotel isn’t really THAT recent.)
They released their first studio album “Grape” in November 2009 with an amazing 12 tracks. Some of my favorites so far are “Clippity Clop,” “Orson Brawl,” and “Sleeping Giants” (see video below). You can listen to a lot of their songs on their website http://www.100monkeysmusic.com/
One of their older songs I like that isn’t on this album is “Ugly Girl.” (see hilarious video below)
Oh, does that one guy look familiar? Yeah, IF you recognized him without the curly blonde hair, it’s Jasper from the Twilight series. Even if you aren’t a Twilight fan, you have to come out Monday because I know you already love the music and personality of this awesome band!
Doors are at 8:30PM, tickets are $13 adv/$15 at the door, and it’s a 21+ show, so you don’t have to worry about squealing 15 year old “Twi-hards.” You can stand up there and say “J. Action, I appreciate you because of your awesome music, not because you sparkle.”
While working towards the release of their 4th full length album, Ingram Hill is hitting ATL for a show at Smith's Olde Bar on Wednesday (4/21). The band hails from Memphis, TN, but have toured all over the US and have shared the stage with many great bands such as Sister Hazel, Hanson (oh yeah!), Better Than Ezra, Stroke 9, Jonny Lang, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Mraz, Maroon 5, Cowboy Mouth, and many more!
Lead singer Justin Moore (no, not the country singer) describes the band as "pop rock with a Southern twist." The lyrics are not raucous/raunchy like typical "Southern rock" songs, but the music and live show are definitely entertaining! The band has come a long way since the release of their debut EP in 2002 and are really looking forward to their 2010 album release.
Come out tomorrow night to hear some songs from their new cd and just have a toe tappin', booty shakin' good time! I've been seeing these guys for a little over 8 years now, and I have had a blast at every single show I have been to! EARLY SHOW! Doors are at 8PM, tickets are $12 adv/$15 at door, and of course Smith's is a 21+ venue. We hope to see you there!
Prepare yourself for an EPIC ROCK SHOW in Atlanta tomorrow night!! You get to see FOUR awesome bands in one night & you can help GWC name their new song! Visit www.mypsace.com/greedywhitecitizens to listen to the brand new track & vote for your favorite name for the song: "Understand" or "Coming Back Around."
Another bonus to the night? FREE PARKING! Yes, that’s right. FREE PARKING at the lot underneath The Vinyl/Center Stage/The Loft complex. We’ve got you hooked up for this night of ROCK!! Hope to see you there!!
Based out of Atlanta, GA Kdence is an independent act that consists of Jason "Intoxikdence" Brown and Richard "F.D. Law" Webb. Kdence is a Club Rock group known for their fusion of Hip Hop and Rock.
Their edgy, yet catchy, lyrics and songs have earned them respect amongst the Atlanta underground independent music scene. Fairly new to the scene their music has already turned heads in the industry with several proposals from independent record labels concerning record signing deals.
After careful consideration the group decided it was in their best interest to remain an independent artist due to the current state of the music industry.
Kdence recorded and released their first album titled Residue of Desire in 2008 featuring Hot Rod and Christine Kiel. They are currently working on their second album titled I'm Your Huckleberry, which is set to be released January 15, 2010.
With the release of the new album Kdence is scheduled to perform with various artists and acts such as 4-ize, Livin' Proof, and the Craigger White Band.
Amongst all the chaos in the industry Kdence sets the new standard for all current and up and coming acts and is sure to go far.
From the creator of “Sordid Lives: The Series,” here comes the live stage show “A Sordid Affair” to ATLANTA!! THIS WEEKEND!! It's a collection of music & comedy based on Del Shores's original series. The stage show has a number of characters from the “Sordid Lives” series including Del Shores himself, Jason Dottley, Rosemary Alexander (Dr. Eve), Newell Alexander (Wardell), Ann Walker (LaVonda), Emerson Collins (Max), Georgette Jones (Tammy Wynette), Sarah Hunley (Juanita). mr. Dottley will be your incredible host for the evening. If you're an avid fan of the televison show or even if you've never heard of it before, YOU HAVE TO SEE THE LIVE SHOW!
Check out Jason in action!
A reviewer from Dallas Morning News calls it "a collection of stand-up and music that was so funny it had the audience doing spit-takes between standing ovations." It's NOT for the easily offended, but will be a great, hysterical, memorable, NAUGHTY time!
Show times are Jan. 8 @ 8:00pm, Jan. 9 @ 8:00, and Jan. 10 @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm at 14th Street Playhouse Main Stage. Ticket prices are $20 - $100(VIP Meet & Greet) and they are selling FAST, so get yours today!! Visit www.asordidaffair.net for more info and to purchase tickets!
This Friday (October 23), Fast Forward Management presents FIVE talented bands at Sweetwater Live in Duluth, GA. You get to see 5 bands for only $5 for 21+ and $10 for 18-20. That's a lot of ROCK for your money! VIPs from LA will be flying in to check out these bands, THAT'S how awesome this show will be! I will also be there, so come say hey to me!
For all you fans, there will be a raffle for autographed items from the band! Just think, when these guys (and girl) make it big YOU will be the first with something autographed by the band! Doors are at 7:00pm, first band goes on at 8:00pm! This is the first time all these bands will play together, so GET THERE EARLY because it will surely sell out!
