Miya Bailey and Artemus Jenkins Presents: Color Outside The Lines: A Tattoo Documentary (Review)

January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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My generation is completely enthralled by the idea of being "inked" up and turning their bodies into a canvas representing and embodying everything they believe and stand for. It's almost common to see someone with not just one, but multiple tattoo's. With that said, Miya Bailey (Visual Artist/Co-owner of City Of Ink) & Artemus Jenkins' (Director) documentary couldn't come at a better time. Spotlighting a side of the culture that has been in the dark: the struggles, hardship, and overall … [Read more...]

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GLENDINO Presents : SHOW and TELL

January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Glendino and the Apache Cafe team are bringing you a full night of great music from some of Atlanta's most talented up and coming artist. With DJ X on the ones and twos, affordable prices, and great atmosphere, this is a must attend event. I was present at the first Show & Tell and it did not disappoint. Check out the flyer below for all the details. … [Read more...]

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A$AP Rocky Hits The Road

January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Last year A$AP Rocky came from no where and captured the attention of the entire hip-hop community. Love him, hate him, regardless he was the talk of many twitter timelines and facebook walls. Now he's taking advantage of the buzz, hitting the road with the A$AP Mob for a miniature tour. Rocky's 11-day trek will kick off January 26th in Buffalo, NY and close out in Atlanta on February 11nd. Check out the tour stops below and make sure to catch the A$AP mob when they hit your town. A$AP … [Read more...]

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Join ATL’s Cutting-Edge Dance Party

January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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GET READY! This gathering of Atlanta's nightlife elite throws it down hard at Sutra Lounge on the 1st Saturday of each month. Last month was the event's 1 year anniversary and it was crazy. Check out the video below. This IS ATL's cutting-edge dance party with music provided by Kid Cedek, support from Sin Diesel, and other special guests to be announced. Get your group together and RSVP@SOHIGHONLIFE.COM for free entry until 11:30 and ridiculous drink specials all night long. … [Read more...]

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The Kicks Will Kick Off the New Year In Atlanta

January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Nashville's The Kicks will play their first show of  2012 in Atlanta. The band, who's tunes have been featured on shows such as The Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars, will perform January 7th at Smith's Olde Bar. Doors open at 8 P.M and tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. … [Read more...]

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Diamond Rugs Play Their First Show Ever in Atlanta @ The Earl December 29th

December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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A few weeks ago we posted a video for the Diamond Rug's Christmas track entitled "Christmas In A Chinese Restaurant". Diamond Rugs is a collaboration between John McCauley (Deer Tick), Robbie Crowell (Deer Tick), Ian Saint Pé (The Black Lips), Steve Berlin (Los Lobos), Hardy Morris (Dead Confederate) and Bryan Dufresne (Six Finger Satellite). Well, the band will play their first show ever on December 29th at The Earl in Atlanta, GA. Doors open at 8:30 P.M and tickets are $20.00. Dead … [Read more...]

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Atlanta – Eve Before the Eve

December 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Bonus points for all of us, New Year’s falls on a Sunday this time around. Among other things (like nursing those Sunday hangovers), this lends another weekend night for joy and celebration. If you’re in Atlanta, check out “The Eve Before the Eve” at the Drunken Unicorn on Friday, 12/30. It’s a high-octane show featuring the glam rock stylings of the city’s own, The Sexual Side Effects - this show also marks the completion of the band’s month long Kickstarter campaign to raise … [Read more...]

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Where’s The Party? New Year’s Eve in Atlanta

December 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Atlanta how will you be spending your New Year's Eve? There's parties and shows going on all around the city, including the two I'm about to mention. 4th Ward Heroes, in conjunction with the good folks at the Star Community Bar, will hosting the a New Year's Eve bash Lil' 5  style. Several bands will be performing, including Noot D' Noot, Carnivores and Coathangers. The party is only $10.00 and kicks off at 9 P.M. The show is 21+, so all you youngsters will have to find somewhere else to … [Read more...]

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