Music | AccessAtlanta http://www.accessatlanta.com The latest headlines from AccessAtlanta en-us Copyright 2008, Cox Newspapers Inc., AccessAtlanta Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:14:31 EDT Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/02/30/52/image_1352302.jpg Music | AccessAtlanta http://www.accessatlanta.com 5 Boxed set shines light on legendary Cash prison show http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/12/johnny_cash_folsom_prison.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/12/johnny_cash_folsom_prison.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:18:16 EDT As it turns out, one of the most iconic moments in American music history is the result of a razor blade, a prerecorded hunk of hollering and some Scotch tape. Country star Yearwood creates stir in the kitchen http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/10/trisha_yearwood_cooks.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/10/trisha_yearwood_cooks.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:49:15 EDT Georgia native Trisha Yearwood normally comes to Atlanta to grab a mike and sing. But this Saturday, she'll be grabbing a whisk and stirring chicken broth before foodies at Taste of Atlanta in Atlantic Station. Style done Diddy's way at Macy's http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/09/diddy_fashion_atlanta.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/09/diddy_fashion_atlanta.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Wed, 8 Oct 2008 21:04:34 EDT When Sean "Diddy" Combs debuted his Sean John clothing line during the spring 1999 fashion season, the goal was to bridge the gap between high-end clothing and clothing with an urban sensibility. A decade later, with a boutique on Fifth Avenue, a prestigious fashion award and an ever-growing product line, Combs considers the gap officially bridged. Atlanta's musical titans combine talents for new album http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/09/mastodon_atlanta_band.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/09/mastodon_atlanta_band.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Wed, 8 Oct 2008 17:20:58 EDT This past summer, two of Atlanta's musical titans met in a local studio. Danzig plays metal at its darkest http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/09/danzig_tour.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/09/danzig_tour.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:30:25 EDT Metal Maestro Glenn Danzig is emerging from his dungeon to headline the Blackest of the Black tour. The Oct. 11 gig at the Tabernacle is just the third show of what's shaping up to be Danzig's first full U.S. tour in three years. Hip-hop fest goes old-school, but sounds fresh http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/09/fresh_fest.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/09/fresh_fest.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:26:11 EDT Old-school hip-hop artists have resurrected Fresh Fest, a classic road show. Here's a primer on the performers and a playlist of their greatest hits: Who's next to jump on the country bandwagon? http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/07/country_music_converts.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/07/country_music_converts.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:27:32 EDT Jewel went country, so did Jessica Simpson — two blondes seeking to have more fun and renewed commercial relevance. Waffle House Customer of the Year Kid Rock tried country riffs on for size. Reunion show memorializes Atlanta's punk scene http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/03/punk_club_reunion.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/03/punk_club_reunion.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:29:21 EDT There was a music scene in Atlanta, and two of the clubs that made it happen flowered and died in the 1980s. Alan Jackson: More consistent hitmaker than Prince, Madonna, Michael http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/02/alan_jackson_concert.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/10/02/alan_jackson_concert.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 11:46:49 EDT Newnan native Alan Jackson turns 50 later this month. Believe it or not, he was born the same year as Prince, Madonna and Michael Jackson. Lindsay Lohan's girlfriend is coming to Atlanta http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/09/25/lindsay_lohan_samantha_ronson.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/09/25/lindsay_lohan_samantha_ronson.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:46:31 EDT The girlfriend of actress Lindsay Lohan, DJ Samantha Ronson, will be in Atlanta this Friday, Sept. 26, according to the web site www.wantickets.com. Fire destroys Ludacris' Atlanta pool house http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/09/25/ludacris_fire_atlanta.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/09/25/ludacris_fire_atlanta.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:27:26 EDT The damage from a "significant fire" at the Fulton County estate of Atlanta rapper Ludacris was limited to his pool house, and no one was injured. VH1 crowns 'Fight the Power' as best hip-hop song http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/09/24/greatest_rap_songs_vh1.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/09/24/greatest_rap_songs_vh1.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:38:32 EDT Let the debates begin: VH1 has compiled its list of the 100 greatest hip-hop songs, and Public Enemy's black power anthem "Fight the Power" (Video) tops the list. Is Miley Cyrus ready to leave 'Hanna Montana'? http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/09/24/miley_cyrus_rumors.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/09/24/miley_cyrus_rumors.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:45:47 EDT Rumors of bad behavior on the set of "Hannah Montana" have fueled speculation that Miley Cyrus will part ways with Disney before long. Singer Kellie Pickler forges career with smarts, humor http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/09/24/kellie_pickler_georgia_state_fair.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/09/24/kellie_pickler_georgia_state_fair.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:45:39 EDT For many viewers of "American Idol" in 2006, Kellie Pickler will forever be remembered as the ditzy, Southern blonde who had no clue what calamari was. Many presumed she'd disappear into the fame ether. Punk rock isn't what it used to be, survivor says http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/09/25/the_queers_band.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 http://www.accessatlanta.com/services/content/music/stories/2008/09/25/the_queers_band.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:58:49 EDT Punk rock outfit the Queers originally formed in New Hampshire in the early '80s. But the band got a taste of success starting in the early '90s while recording on the Lookout! Records label, which also spawned chart busters Green Day.