Everyone who knows me personally at some point in time has probably heard me talking about Dead Confederate and how incredible they are.  It seems I have been raving about this band for the past couple of years and I have seen them live 10+ times and I just can’t quit.  I respect them so much as individuals and musicians; they help me to believe in music and to keep faith in the current music scene.

The night started off with Dead Confederate’s front man Hardy Morris playing a solo set.  I have seen him play his solo tunes before and I could not wait to hear them again.  Hardy, if you ever come across this write-up: RECORD your solo music!  I will buy all of it..twice.  It is such a special moment to see Hardy sitting up on stage softly strumming his electric guitar and effortlessly singing his songs that are catchy yet poetic.   Hardy can do no wrong musically and I really enjoy seeing him perform in Dead Confederate and by himself.  I admire him for playing two sets and I was so glad I could be there to see it.

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Then the main event: Dead Confederate.  It’s hard to explain but their performance felt different this time.  There were no lights on the stage just the ones overhead and the atmosphere felt a little less dark than usual.  I felt completely in my element though and couldn’t stop smiling the whole time even when they played their darker songs like “Quiet Kid” and “Wrecking Ball”.  Dead Confederate slayed a crowd favorite and also mine the cover of “Smoking in A Minor” a song originally by Officer May. This is the second show I have seen Dead Confederate’s fill-in drummer play with the band.  He fits so well and it was like they never missed a beat.  Dead Confederate never ceases to amaze me no matter how many times I have seen them live.

This was a special night for the venue as well because The Earl (East Atlanta Restaurant & Lounge) celebrates their twelfth year.  I love this venue because of it’s history and the diverse acts it has hosted and I have seen over the past few years.  The Earl is intimate yet can hold a packed out crowd that is eagerly hoping to catch a glimpse of the band on the small stage.  I absolutely love the bar and restaurant as well, especially because the food menu is vegetarian friendly for non-meat eaters such as myself.  Overall, The Earl is a great venue to frequently visit so make sure to check out their Show Calendar.