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Justin Timberlake to play Atlanta on fall tour
The return of Justin Timberlake part deux arrives this fall when he releases the second part of his “The 20/20 Experience” album on Sept. 30 and then launches an arena tour on Oct. 31 in Montreal. On his first (non-Jay-Z-related) tour in six years, Timberlake will hit several cities in ...
Olly Murs ready to conquer America
Last summer, a charming young Brit named Olly Murs achieved a notable feat: He managed to hold the attention of 13,000 hyperventilating One Direction fans at The Arena at Gwinnett Center. Murs, at the time, was basking in the success of his first U.S. hit, the infectious “Heart Skips a ...
Lumineers, Drive-By Truckers endure rain at Shaky Knees Music Festival
For a few hours on Sunday, the sun peeked out, the ground didn’t resemble the track at Churchill Downs and Shaky Knees-goers were able to roam Masquerade Music Park/Fourth Ward Park poncho free. That changed at the stroke of 6 p.m., when Dr. Dog ambled onstage to tear through their ...
Rain, mud can't stop the music at Shaky Knees festival
Shaky Knees? More like muddy paws or waterlogged sneakers. No, the weather did not provide a courteous welcome to the inaugural Shaky Knees Music Festival. But that didn’t deter several thousand fans (the numbers intensified as evening approached) from trekking down to Fourth Ward Park/Masquerade Music Park for 10 hours ...
Rain update: Shaky Knees goes on, Ramsey Lewis moves inside
The rain won’t affect the inaugural Shaky Knees Music Festival, which kicked off earlier today at Fourth Ward Park and Masquerade Music Park. Single day tickets can still be purchased at the gate for $70 and all shows are expected to go on, rain or shine. Here is parking and ...
Live music picks
FRIDAYGladys KnightThe native Atlantan has been seen everywhere from Vegas to “Dancing With the Stars” in recent years, but there will be no place like home when the “Empress of Soul” — and fried chicken mogul — heads to Wolf Creek. The seven-time Grammy Award-winning Knight is in the midst ...
Concerts: Gladys Knight. Soundgarden
FRIDAY Gladys Knight The native Atlantan has been seen everywhere from Vegas to “Dancing With the Stars” in recent years, but there will be no place like home when the “Empress of Soul” — and fried chicken mogul — heads to Wolf Creek. The seven-time Grammy Award-winning Knight is in ...
Fox, Tabernacle make Rolling Stone best venues list
Rolling Stone magazine is alerting readers to the best “Venues That Rock” across the country and in the latest category in the series – “Best Big Rooms in America” – Atlanta gets a double dose of love among the Top 20 large clubs and theaters. The Fox Theatre lands at ...
Shaky Knees adding indie rock to music festival landscape
Music fans know that there is no shortage of festivals in the Atlanta area. But local concert promoter Tim Sweetwood noticed that among the niche genres filling many area parks — mainstream pop/rock, electronic dance music, hip-hop — that one style was glaringly abandoned: indie rock. This weekend, Sweetwood is ...
Former Celtic Woman star helps students find their voice in Peachtree City
The first thing that strikes you about Lisa Kelly is her eyes — sparkling and smiling and focused on every word in a conversation. Then come the lighthearted laugh and delightful Irish accent that color her sentences. On some people, these melodic accessories might come off as affectations, but with ...
Shaky Knees adding indie rock to music festival landscape
Music fans know that there is no shortage of festivals in the Atlanta area.But local concert promoter Tim Sweetwood noticed that among the niche genres filling many area parks — mainstream pop/rock, electronic dance music, hip-hop — that one style was glaringly abandoned: indie rock.This weekend, Sweetwood is launching the ...
Fox Theatre tour mixes history and wow
Even if you visit the Fox Theatre regularly, it’s not uncommon to have the occasional awestruck moment. It’s a stunning theater, a 1920s-era former movie palace with walls that have witnessed everything from landmark concerts (Elvis Presley to Lady Gaga) to award shows (Soul Train, the Dove Awards). Even the ...
Ex-Celtic Woman star helps students in Peachtree City find their voice
The first thing that strikes you about Lisa Kelly is her eyes — sparkling and smiling and focused on every word in a conversation. Then come the lighthearted laugh and delightful Irish accent that color her sentences. On some people, these melodic accessories might come off as affectations, but with ...
Barry Manilow brings hits, emotion and charm to Gwinnett
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D3tMRlslBw&feature=youtu.be It’s hard to imagine the type of pop craftsmanship so expertly presented by Barry Manilow existing 30 years from now. Aside from selling 80 million records worldwide, stringing up 57 singles on the charts between 1974 and 2012 (it was a Christmas song, if you’re wondering) and now planning ...
Widespread Panic plugs in at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
In their usual unassuming manner, the six men of Widespread Panic headed onto the stage and quickly dove into “Send Your Mind.” The fans at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park immediately roared their approval, but who knows whether their cheers were directed at the song choice or merely a ...
George Jones dies at 81
Country singer George Jones has died at 81. The Country Music Hall of Famer was hospitalized in Nashville April 18 - the day before a scheduled concert at the Fox Theatre - with a fever and irregular blood pressure. Here's a link to the obit on the legendary performer. The man ...
Friday Riffs: Confessions of a Barry Manilow fan
C’mon, admit it. You like at least one Barry Manilow song. If you’re really being honest, you’ll cop to a few. Right? Since the musical maestro is in town tomorrow for a show at The Arena at Gwinnett Center – and coming back this fall to premiere his musical, “Harmony,” ...
Jason Aldean and wife separate
Jason Aldean and wife Jessica Ussery have separated, according to Us Weekly. The magazine’s website quotes a source who says the Macon-born country star – who lives in Nashville – parted with his wife of 11 years in January. A rep confirmed that the couple was having problems, but said ...
Concerts: Alan Jackson, Widespread Panic
FRIDAY Alan Jackson The Georgia native released his second gospel album, “Precious Memories Volume II,” in March. It’s a collection of traditional hymns that Jackson said was “an honest effort to do something sweet for our mothers.” But surely he’ll break out the country hits on tour as well when ...
Live music picks
FRIDAYAlan JacksonThe Georgia native released his second gospel album, “Precious Memories Volume II,” in March. It’s a collection of traditional hymns that Jackson said was “an honest effort to do something sweet for our mothers.” But surely he’ll break out the country hits on tour as well when he launches ...
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