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A friend turned me on to an artistic/political photographic endeavor called Self Evident Truths last week. Though it is not musical in nature, it is supported by many musicians (and artists, et al.) in the independent realm, deeming it worthy of mention. Self Evident Truths is a photography project started by iO Tillett Wright in [...]
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’ [...]
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 [...]
The rapper has announced 11 tour dates kicking off in January.
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.
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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