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Blog Entries for Tuesday, April 30
Tickets: Weird Al Yankovic, Blake Shelton, Ina Garten
ON SALE NOW Marian Mereba, Richelle Brown, St. Beauty, Miloh Smith. 9 p.m. May 3. Vinyl. $12; $10 in advance. TA. Casey Veggies & Travi$ Scott. 9 p.m. May 17. Vinyl. $16. TA. An Evening with Quincy Jones. 8 p.m. May 22. Fox Theatre. LN. Pink Pompeii, Vitek, Vyie. 9 ...
Tony nominations include "Kinky Boots," "Bring It On, "
Two years ago, we predicted that "Bring It On: The Musical" would be a Broadway hit after its world premiere here in Atlanta at the Alliance Theatre. The show was nominated for two Tony Awards, including best musical, sharing the category with the Cyndi Lauper-scored “Kinky Boots” which racked up ...
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 ...
Blog Entries for Monday, April 29
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 ...
Blog Entries for Saturday, April 27
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 ...
Blog Entries for Friday, April 26
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,” ...
Blog Entries for Thursday, April 25
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 ...
Blog Entries for Wednesday, April 24
Janelle Monae shows she's the 'Q.U.E.E.N.' on new song
Janelle Monae knows how to make an entrance. “Girl, this is crazy,” she murmurs at the onset of “Q.U.E.E.N.,” the first single from her upcoming album, “The Electric Lady,” as a gut-stirring guitar riff swings under her vocals. The song, which features a fiery guest shot from Monae pal Erykah ...
Black Crowes return home to rock Tabernacle
The Black Crowes returned home Tuesday night with a sold-out show at The Tabernacle. If you missed Chris Robinson and the boys, don't worry - they'll be back July 20 with the Tedeschi Trucks Band for a show at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, the second stop on a 15-date tour. ...
Barry Manilow to bring a touch of Broadway to Atlanta
Earlier this year, Barry Manilow had a homecoming of sorts. For more than a month, the Brooklyn native commandeered the St. James Theatre on Broadway with a show stocked with hits, memories, big band bravado, a sweet tribute to his grandfather and glow sticks. Anyone who caught him during his ...
Blog Entries for Tuesday, April 23
Tickets for EDM festival TomorrowWorld on sale this week
The international EDM festival, TomorrowWorld, will land at Bouckaert Farm in South Fulton County this fall, and starting Wednesday, April 24, tickets for the three-day event will go on sale worldwide. Actually, Wednesday’s 11 a.m. on-sale is specifically for the “Global Journey,” which offers concertgoers travel packages from 35 cities ...
Tickets: Keith Urban, Bob Dylan, Ani DiFranco, Marilyn Manson
ON SALE NOW Matt Pond. 8:30 p.m. July 8. The Earl. $12. TA. Daughn Gibson, Hiss Golden Messenger. 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12. The Earl. $12; $10 in advance. TA. Peter Frampton and B.B. King. 7 p.m. Aug. 13. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. $99-$19. TM. ON SALE THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Cody ...
Rihanna trots out the hits at Atlanta concert
On Monday morning, Billboard announced that Rihanna became the first artist in the 20-year history of its Pop Songs radio airplay chart to log 10 No.1 hits – a feat accomplished once “Stay” ascended to the top spot this week. On Monday night, Rihanna trotted out those ubiquitous radio smashes ...
Tuesday Tunes: Spotlight on Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé is so likeable that even his adequate work is elevated thanks to his easygoing approach. “To Be Loved,” his sixth (non-holiday) studio album, is an agreeable collection of standards and four new tunes co-written by the Canadian crooner. Is it dynamic? No, especially not the new songs, which ...
Blog Entries for Monday, April 22
Bob Dylan, Robert Plant mount summer tours
[I'm on with my rock 'n' roll pal Kaedy Kiely at 97.1 The River every Wednesday at 6:50 and 7:50 a.m. to talk about the latest rock news. Tune in to hear what's up!] Classic rock fans have new reasons to rejoice this summer as Bob Dylan and Robert Plant both announced new ...
Blog Entries for Friday, April 19
Friday Riffs: How will you celebrate Record Store Day?
Last month I passed along word that R.E.M.’s “Live in Greensboro” would be released for Record Store Day. Well, tomorrow is the day to celebrate actual living record stores, and R.E.M. isn’t the only band offering a specialty product or appearance to commemorate the day. Look for vinyl from The ...
AJC Spring Dining Guide 2013
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