Live Review: Sting with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Chastain Park, 6/28/10 Gordon Sumner has been through many incarnations in his life. Before selling millions of records, he was labeled with the nickname “Sting” by his school buddies (for always wearing the same black and yellow striped sweater). But […]
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue on Late Night with David Letterman, June 22, 2010 It was a dream realized when I snagged passes to see Letterman. He had been my most-watched late night show since college. I was to be in New York City and the planets had […]
Live Review: Free Energy, Jukebox the Ghost, & Miniature Tigers at the Star Bar in Atlanta, 6/3/10 As drummer Nick Shuminsky took the stage in his vintage Styx t-shirt, the room was transported to the 1970s with little chance of returning. Free Energy, the Philadelphia rock band (transplanted […]
Live review: One eskimO at Smith’s Olde Bar, 5/26/10 Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta was host to the ambient pop magic of One eskimO. The London, England foursome, led by singer Kristian Leontiou, is touring in support of their self-titled debut released last September on Shangri-La Records. Leontiou […]
Live Review: Shelby Lynne & Findlay Brown at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, 5/15/10 The Variety Playhouse in Atlanta was home to a bluesy evening of entertainment. Shelby Lynne, on tour promoting her new release, Tears, Lies, and Alibis (Everso Records). She emoted her twang-laden song creations to […]
Live Review: Beach House with Washed Out atThe EARL in Atlanta, 4/29/10 Baltimore duo Beach House brought their dream pop/indie rock grooviness to Atlanta recently at a sold out EARL. Riding the wave of success from their third studio album Teen Dream (Sub Pop), Baltimore native Alex Scally […]
“Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa” is a beautiful tune with the feel of the islands in the underlying groove. It is such a special song, in fact, that Peter Gabriel himself has done a cover of it.
Venue: The Fabulous Fox Theatre, Atlanta, March 26, 2010 Support: None needed In the Company of: Peter & Shazia Wilco (The Experience) The Wilco experience is something to anticipate and savor. Jeff Tweedy leads a group of musicians who are dedicated to making excellent music. From back in […]
Venue: The Drunken Unicorn Support: Toro Y Moi, Oryx & Crake In the Company of: Thomas S. Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, The Ruby Suns are a long way from home to be playing in such a tiny venue. Atlanta’s Drunken Unicorn is a signless hole-in-the-wall reserved for […]
Venue: The Tabernacle, Atlanta Support: Deerhunter, Strange Boys In the Company of: Chris, Joby S., Peter M. Based in the musically rich Mecca of Austin, Texas, Spoon have lived a roller coaster ride of success. When singer Britt Daniel joined forces with Jim Eno in 1994, little did […]
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