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Blog Entries for Thursday, February 28
Concerts: Pink, Eels, Alt-J, Buddy Miller
FRIDAYPinkThe colorfully named Philadelphia-area native (born Alecia Moore) began her recording career in Atlanta, signing with LaFace Records and releasing a debut of R&B-flavored dance pop that only hinted at the diversity displayed in her subsequent career. That career has brought her six platinum albums and 13 Top 10 singles, ...
Blog Entries for Wednesday, February 27
First batch of artists announced for Chastain concerts series
[Updated: Heart with Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience and Harry Connick Jr. have been added to the lineup.] Spring is on its way and so is the outdoor concert season. Today, we have the first announcement from Live Nation’s Chastain Park Aamphitheatre Concert Series. This diverse list of artists, from ...
Mandisa talks unity, tour and 'American Idol'
Mandisa has done countless TV appearances in her six-year career as a soul-gospel singer, but just recently came one of her more memorable invites. In August, Mandisa helped send off Robin Roberts as the “Good Morning America” co-host embarked on a daunting medical trial by singing her uplifting anthem, “Stronger.” ...
Blog Entries for Tuesday, February 26
Tickets: Soundgarden, Darius Rucker, Rodriquez
RESCHEDULED Morrissey. March 30. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. TM. ON SALE NOW Mica Kiyo, Vaughan Phoenix, India Shawn, Willie Hyn, Kissie Lee. 7 p.m. March 14. Vinyl. $20; $18 in advance. TA. Secondhand Serenade, Julie Simms. 7 p.m. March 24. Vinyl. $20; $18 advance. TA. 2013 Country Megaticket. ...
Michelle Williams revels in the spirit of 'Fela!'
About five years ago, “Fela!” fell into Michelle Williams’ orbit. She saw the show opening night in London, then later during its Tony Award-winning Broadway run and thought, ‘You know, I could have done this role,’ of Sandra Isadore, the love interest of Afrobeat star and political activist Fela Kuti. ...
Blog Entries for Monday, February 25
Steve Martin's dueling careers
Steve Martin never worried about segueing from a legendary career in comedy and acting to one in music. What did make him nervous, though, was going back onstage, banjo in hand. “I didn’t want to stand up there and pretend I’m a rock star, but I believe in doing a ...
Blog Entries for Sunday, February 24
What was the best musical part of the Oscars?
In her first performance since last year’s Grammy Awards, Adele didn’t quite slay with her performance of “Skyfall” in the same way that Jennifer Hudson bulldozed “And I Am Telling You,” but point the finger at a terrible sound mix and aggressive orchestra. Side note: Did they ship that orchestra ...
So So Def Anniversary so much more than a concert
The first thing you should know about the So-So Def 20th Anniversary All-Star Concert which took place Saturday at the Fox Theatre is that it was as much a concert as it was a “family reunion,” a “party,” or even like “the Grammys.” There was definitely a family like atmosphere ...
Blog Entries for Thursday, February 21
Friday Riffs: Who was your favorite So So Def artist?
On Saturday, Jermaine Dupri's stable of hip-hop and R&B stars will pack the Fox Theatre to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his So So Def record label. There was a period in the mid-'90s-early-2000s when you couldn't turn on urban or Top 40 radio without stumbling across a So So ...
Bon Jovi talks tour, Rock Hall and Super Bowl 2014
As a unit, Bon Jovi has sold more than 130 million records, repeatedly toured the globe, and March 12 will release their 12th studio album, “What About Now.” They’ll also perform March 14 on “American Idol” and, in one of the more amusing notes on their resume, compete for favorite ...
Concerts: So So Def Anniversary, Corey Smith, 'Elvis Royale'
TODAYBig Mike Geier’s ‘Elvis Royale’It’s been more than 30 years since Elvis Presley’s death, but it seems nothing can dull the king’s shine.This annual tribute is headlined by Kingsized, a supremely entertaining retro combo led by imposing singer-actor Mike Geier. The festivities are gussied up with an injection of Vegas ...
Blog Entries for Wednesday, February 20
Atlanta Jazz Fest lineup announced
The 36th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will this year focus its spotlight on “Generation Next.” The lineup for the free fest, which takes places Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27) in Piedmont Park, includes Cécile McLorin Salvant, Dominick Farinacci, Meshell Ndegeocello, José James, Tia Fuller, Aruán Ortiz, Gretchen Parlato, and Rudresh Mahanthappa. The park will ...
Bruno Mars tour includes Atlanta stop
It’s a big jump from the Fox Theatre to Philips Arena, but it’s one that Bruno Mars is making on his summer “Moonshine Jungle World Tour.” The soul-funk-pop singer, who sold out the Fox with Janelle Monae in 2011, will visit Philips at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22, toward the end ...
Blog Entries for Tuesday, February 19
Rod Stewart show moved to October
Unless you were already holding tickets and received notification from Ticketmaster or happen to check RodStewart.com on a regular basis, you might have missed the announcement that Stewart’s spring tour with Steve Winwood has been moved to October. According to Stewart’s website, the April 28 date at Philips Arena will ...
Tickets: Phoenix, Anjelah Johnson, Tracy Morgan, John Waters
ON SALE NOW Stage Affair. 7 p.m. March 1. Vinyl. $14; $12 in advance. TA. St. Lucia. 8 p.m. March 19. Vinyl. $10; $8 in advance. TA. Five Iron Frenzy. 8 p.m. March 22. Center Stage. $25; $20 in advance; $40 VIP. TM. Chappo. 8 p.m. April 15. Vinyl. $12; ...
Bonnaroo announces 2013 lineup
This year’s Bonnaroo lineup includes acts as disparate as Paul McCartney and Wu-Tang Clan. In between are Mumford & Sons, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Nas, Wilco, Pretty Lights, ZZ Top, “Weird” Al Yankovic, The XX, Kendrick Lamar, Billy Idol, David Byrne & St. Vincent, Gaslight Anthem, Bjork and more ...
Lady Antebellum stays gold with fourth album
Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott might be preparing for the birth of her first child, but impending motherhood isn’t slowing down the band. On May 7, Lady A will unveil their fourth studio album, “Golden,” a song that singer Charles Kelley – he of the proud UGA roots – says could ...
Tuesday Tunes: Spotlight on The Slide Brothers
A decade ago, Robert Randolph made sacred steel cool. Or, rather, it was always cool, but he introduced it to a generation that might have been previously unaware of its existence. Now Randolph is paying tribute to some legends of the guitar style that developed in Pentecostal churches in the ...
Blog Entries for Monday, February 18
Free tickets to Pat Green
[We do have our two randomly selected winners - ugalb and hstone3. Our new blog system is making it difficult to locate your email logins, so if you happen to see this before our tech folks can help, please email me at mruggieri@ajc.com. Apologies for the wonky technology. But congrats!] ...
Blog Entries for Sunday, February 17
Country singer Mindy McCready dies
Troubled country singer Mindy McCready has died. The Heber Springs, Ark., sheriff confirmed to the Associated Press that the 37-year-old died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. TMZ is reporting that she shot her dog as well. McCready, who landed a No. 1 hit in 1996 with “Guys Do it ...
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