Amazon – iTunes – Direct Thrice – ‘Major/Minor’Released: September 20, 2011 Thrice is a heavy rock outfit from California and I can proudly say they are one of my favorite bands to see perform live.  My first Thrice show was back around ’06 at a skate park and I have been a fan of everything…

Bright Eyes, First Aid KitGeorgia Theatre – Athens, GA September 8, 2011  I was fortunate enough to catch Bright Eyes for a second time this year with the most recent being at the rebuilt and renovated Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA.  This being my first visit to the venue I was really impressed by the…

Free D/L of PACER Bosco – Pacer My first outing on August 26th to The Basement located under the Graveyard Tavern will definitely go down in history. The atmosphere was chill, the music was loud, and the conversation was deep.  I will not be a stranger to this new venue that is sure to be the go-to spot to hear…

Over the Sun and Under the Radar Jungol, The Zou, NovaKord529 Venue – 8.22.11 This past week was huge for Atlanta music and it was encouraging to see so many people out supporting the scene.  Jungol, an experimental rock trio, has been a part of local Atlanta music for many years but unfortunately I have only known…

Listen to Black Velvet: HERE Madeline – ‘Black Velvet’ I had the best time at Book Club’s album release party earlier this month and was completely fascinated with Madeline and The White Flag band who supported her.  Madeline definitely has an old soul with a delicate voice and the gentleness of soft picking on her…

Thomas Hardy is Hardy Morris of Dead Confederate.  I have expressed my need for recordings and here is the first to surface!  The Demo of “Beauty Rest” is an easy listener and showcases the softer side of Hardy’s vocals.  I was surprised to hear the recording with other instruments other than just guitar on it…

Sia, Oh Land, Ximena Sariñana We Are Born Tour Variety Playhouse – 8.3.11 Variety Playhouse was packed eagerly awaiting to see the lovely ladies grace the colorful stage.  It was so inspiring to see such a strong line up of multinational female vocalists and musicians. Sia is one singer I knew my life wouldn’t be complete until I…

Offended Youth: Listen Here Death is a Dialogue, The Hollywood Kills, 1994, Radio The CaptainThe Vinyl – 7.30.11 I might have lost touch with music of the alternative & punk rock persuasion lately but this show definitely got me back into it.  The bands were great from start to finish and it was another fun night at one of my…

The Weeks, Death on Two Wheels, A: The Color, Big Jesus, Junior AstronomersThe Masquerade – 7.27.11 A show like this was too good to be true and then the day of it was announced that Death on Two Wheels were playing as well. I couldn’t believe all the talent that was showcased in one night;…

Listen to The Cradle-Deluxe Edition Colour Revolton Tour with Taking Back Sunday & Thursday *Sold OutCenterstage – July 13, 2011 I might as well go ahead and start by saying I was surprised to see Colour Revolt going on tour with Thursday and Taking Back Sunday.  I wasn’t sure if it would be the right…