5GB With Samantha Crain; Playing The Red Palace, Washington D.C. 1/31

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn

Oklahoma’s daughter Samantha Crain has been the girl who builds her fans brick by brick. Touring with the emerging elite songstresses like Rachael Yamagata, Ingrid Michaelson, Meiko, Katie Herzig, and Jessica Lea Mayfield, Crain is bringing her eclectic sound to stages across the country. She joined us for our 5GB series before her show Tuesday at The Red Palace in Washington, D.C.

What was the first gig you ever went to?

I saw a ska band called Five Iron Frenzy  when I was 12.

What is the best gig that you ever played/performed at?

Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, part of a tour we were opening for the Avett Brothers, last show with the Midnight Shivers.

What is the best gig you have ever been to?

Sufjan Stevens in Denver at the Bluebird Theatre when I was 17 with my dad.

Gig you would most like to play?

I love playing Pickathon in Portland….and I’d love to keep playing there

What would be the lineup for your dream gig?

I would love to play with Dr. Dog at Union Chapel in London

Catch Samantha Crain Tuesday,   Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Red Palace Washington, D.C.

New On Sales for Friday, January 27

Happy Friday everyone! We’ve got some great on sales going on this morning. Check them all out below, and buy tickets at Ticket Alternative.

On sale today at 10:00 a.m.

529 (Atlanta, GA)
- Alcest (Friday, March 23)

Rock and Roll Hotel (Washington, D.C.)
- Dave Barnes (Thursday, March 22)
- Aunt Martha (Thursday, March 29)
- The Shondes (Thursday, April 5)
- White Denim (Tuesday, April 10)
- Crystal Stilts (Saturday, April 14)
- Great Lake Swimmers (Sunday, May 27)

Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta, GA)
- Rayland Baxter (Thursday, February 23) [in The Atlanta Room]
- Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie and Other Special Guests (Sunday, March 11)
- The Last Waltz Ensemble (performing the music of Bob Dylan and The Band) (Friday, March 16)
- Col. Bruce Hampton and The Pharoah Gummit (Friday, March 30)
- Dan Baird (Saturday, March 31)
- 7 Horse (Thursday, April 5) [in The Atlanta Room]
- The Parlotones (Saturday, May 26)
- The Sundogs present: The 2nd Annual Tom Petty Show (Friday, December 7, 2012)

On sale today at 12:00 p.m.

Black Cat (Washington, D.C.)
- Matthew Santos (Saturday, February 18)
- The Justin Trawick Group (Friday, February 24)
- Mixtape (Saturday, March 10)
- We Were Promised Jetpacks (Wednesday, May, 2)

DC9 (Washington, D.C.)
- Teebs (Monday, March 26)
- Alcest and deafheaven (Thursday, March 29)
- Bombino (Tuesday, April 10)

Red Palace (Washington, D.C.)
- Cherub (Sunday, February 19)
- Dex Romweber Duo (Saturday, March 3)
- The Jezabels (Saturday, April 14)

Vinyl (Atlanta, GA)
- Green River Ordinance (Satuday, April 14)

Ticket Alternative Weekend Picks!

According to everything that is cool, Thursday is actually the new black, which means it’s time to party! Ticket Alternative has your ticket to the most fun parties in your town. Check out our recommendations for this weekend!

Dirty Guv’nuh’s- Smith’s Olde Bar, Atlanta- Jan. 27

If you haven’t heard of Knoxville TN’s The Dirty Guv’nuh’s then you probably don’t spend enough time in dive bars. This band has a buzz going..a serious one. With a new album out and legions of fans, catch them now before they become a household name.

Lethal Peanut – Rock and Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.- Jan. 27

D.C.’s Lethal Peanut are known throughout the Capitol city for their folky, bluesy, alt. rock, and have been on D.C.’s NYE Downtown Countdown, Shamrockfest, and National Capitol BBQ Battle.

Pat Green – Revolution Music Room, Little Rock, AR – Jan. 27

Texas country artist Pat Green has recorded a total of ten studio albums, including several independent works, three for Republic Records and two for BNA. Fifteen of his singles have charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, of which the highest-peaking is the #3 “Wave on Wave” from his gold-certified album of the same name.

Machine Gun Kelly- Club 57, Orlando, FL – Jan.27

You may remember Machine Gun Kelly the American gangster, but this Kelly is just as much of a rebel.  He is known for his three mix tapes, 100 Words and Running, Lace Up and Rage Pack. He also has been featured in XXL. In mid 2011 MGK signed a deal with Young and Reckless Clothing. On August 3, 2011, he announced he signed with Diddy‘s Bad Boy Records, and Interscope Records. On December 14, 2011, Machine Gun Kelly was named the Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2011 by MTV.

Brother Grey – Hard Rock Cafe’s Velvet Underground, Atlanta, GA – Jan. 28

Yes you may not have heard of Brother Grey yet, but you will. These Atlanta rockers are have been around for years in different bands, and now have come together for a clean rock sound unheard from the city. Catch them for their CD release show.

Joel Kosche (of Collective Soul) – Vinyl, Atlanta, GA – Jan. 28

Collective Soul might have ruled the 90′s, but this talented bunt are still making good music. With a new album to boot, join the guitarist for his next adventure.

Sockets Records Showcase – Black Cat, Washington, D.C. – Jan. 28

Join Sockets Records as they showcase some of the finest up and coming talent in D.C. Proudly presenting: PROTECT-U, IMPERIAL CHINA, BUILDINGS and CIGARETT

Ticket Alternative Wishful Office Renovations!

It’s fun to have dreams and hope for something greater regardless of what it might be and here at TATP headquarters we’re no different. Well, actually we are a little different and that’s because the things we hope and dream for are a little absurd. One popular and sillier topics of conversation around the office include the great potential for our office to become something more reminiscent of a fun house. Rather than ball pits and crawl-through tunnels we were thinking of some things better suited to our needs here. So we’ve come up with a list of some amazing and super fun ideas for some office renovations. 

1.            A Slide!

Out with the old….

…and in with the new.

 

(Rather than the conventional desk set up, we’d have sprial staircases and the works)

 
3.            WhirlyBall on the roof

4.            Soundproof print room

5.            Those sleep-chamber things in The Fifth Element, where you lay down, press a button and you’re OUT.

6.            TA Café – Where “Boca Bucks” can be earned for free lattes, cappuccinos, etc. (Complete with in-house barista.)

7.            Omelet Bar/Prime Rib Bar.

9.            A vending machine.  Just a simple, vending machine.

Pretty sweet, eh? I mean, am I right or am I right?

Full Beer List Announced For Winter Beer Carnival!

Sample more than 100 different beers at this year’s Winter Beer Carnival! On Feb. 11 in Atlantic Station,  the festival will feature traditional favorites and premium craft beers, there will also be an assortment of the best winter brews.

For the true beer geek, we invite you to HOPtimize to a VIP ticket  and receive admission into the event one hour early where you will have  exclusive access to sample a premium selection of top rated and hard to find beers. Make sure and buy your tickets early, as this event is SURE TO SELL OUT!

Check out the epic list of beers so far:

Abita Amber
Abita Mardi Gras Bock
Abita strawberry
Abita Turbo Dog
Allagash White
Anchor Steam Brekle’s Brown
Anchor Steam Liberty … Continue Reading

New On Sales for Friday, January 20

Happy Friday everyone! Check out the incredible list of shows we have going on sale today at Ticket Alternative. All tickets will be available at www.ticketalternative.com.

On sale today at 10:00 a.m.

529 (Atlanta, GA)
- Housse De Racket (Sunday, March 8 )

Rock and Roll Hotel (Washington, D.C.)
- Mona (Saturday, February 18)
- Caroline Smith and The Good Night Sleep (Thursday, March 1)
- Aziatix (Saturday, March 3)

Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta, GA)
- Mingo Fishtrap (Sunday, February 12)
- Lefty Williams (Friday, February 17) [in The Atlanta Room]
- I.O.Z. (Saturday, March 3)
- The Fountainhead (Wednesday, March 28)
- Dash Rip Rock (Friday, April 6)
- The Kicks (Saturday, April 7)

On sale today at 12:00 p.m.

Black Cat (Washington, D.C.)
- Moon/Bounce Dancing Affair (Saturday, February 4)
- The Mousetrap (Friday, February 10)
- Flock Of Dimes (Thursday, February 16)
- Tony Anthony and His Malvivants (Tuesday, February 21)
- Bayside (Saturday, February 25)
- Lenorable (Tuesday, February 28)
- Dinosaur Feathers (Wednesday, February 29)
- Korallreven (Monday, March 5)
- Oberhofer (Tuesday, March 6)
- Good Old War (Saturday, March 24)
- School Of Seven Bells (Tuesday, April 5)
- Yellow Ostrich (Wednesday, April 11)
- Say Anything (Tuesday, April 17)
- The Boxer Rebellion (Tuesday, April 24)

DC9 (Washington, D.C.)
- K. Flay (Wednesday, February 15)

The Loft (Atlanta, GA)
- Sir Michael Rocks + Dee-1 (Friday, February 24)

Red Palace (Washington, D.C.)
- Plants and Animals (Friday, April 6)

Revolution Music Room (Little Rock, AR)
- Wade Bowen (Friday, February 24)
- Casey Donahew Band (Saturday, March 10)
- Hayes Carll (Saturday, March 17)
- Cursive (Monday, April 16)
- Chris Knight (Saturday, May 12)

Stickyz Rock ‘N’ Roll Chicken Shack (Little Rock, AR)
- Turquoise Jeep Records (Sunday, February 12)

Vinyl (Atlanta, GA)
- Big Dreams Friday (Friday, March 2)
- Good Old War (Friday, March 9)

Picture Book: Girl in a Coma, Pop Pistol, Booyah! Dad and Ezra Lbs at Maxine’s Pub on Friday, January 13

By Sarah Spencer

On Friday the 13th of January at Maxine’s Pub in downtown Hot Springs, Ark., San Antonio’s sweethearts and all-girl punk-rockers, Girl in a Coma, returned to promote their new album, Exits and All the Rest. They were supported by fellow San Antonians Pop Pistol with their unique blend of indie rock and electronic trance. Also there in support were Arkansas based bands, Booyah! Dad and Ezra Lbs. Full galleries are after the jump. … Continue Reading

Eddie’s Attic and Smith’s Olde Bar Named Best Spots for Live Music by 11 Alive

We’d like to give a warm shout out and congratulations to our clients Eddie’s Attic and Smith’s Olde Bar, who were named among a select few amazing Atlanta venues as the Best Spots for Live Music. From the article:

Atlanta is known for being the home of southern rap and a number of rap megastars, however, one of Atlanta’s thriving undercurrents is that of “live music”. Check out these spots recommended by our Facebook friends and explore one of Atlanta’s most underrated subcultures.

Eddie’s Attic Music Room is known as the premiere “listening room for performing songwriters”. This venue is home to acts, such as: The Indigo Girls, John Mayer, Shawn Mullins and Sugarland and is known as one of the best places to listen to live music and watch talented performers.  The “attic” is a stage for performers of many genres of music and a diverse crowd that embraces the artistic expression of different types of people. The attic plays host to a number of nationally known talents and popular local acts. The attic is located at 515-B North McDonough Street in Decatur. And it’s open from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m. Monday through Sunday. The bar isn’t recommended for children, however, sometimes the music room plays host to younger music acts.

Smiths Olde Bar is, according to them, “an Atlanta institution” and it offers some of the best music in town. The venue, located on the corner of Piedmont and Monroe, has been host to acts like David Bowie, Train, local act Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. All shows are for an adult crowd and feature a full bar setup. The restaurant offers nightly drink and entrée specials. The bar is located at 1578 Piedmont Avenue in Atlanta.

5GB With Rhett Miller From The Old 97′s; Playing The 40 Watt, Athens GA

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn

Not only is Rhett Miller known for being one of the nicest, talented, long term musicians in Americana, I am also proud to call him a friend. With his fellow bandmates in the legendary Old 97′s, Americana not only stayed afloat, but become cooler….stronger. The Old 97′s didn’t breathe new life into the genre, they were the oxygen source. Back to Athens, to play in the world famous, 40 Watt on Jan. 20, Rhett joined us for our 5GB series to reminisce  on some of his favorite all-time shows.

What was the first gig you ever went to?

My folks took me to see the Kingston Trio perform at a dinner theater in Dallas when I was eight years old. I remember wondering if they ever got tired of playing “Blowing In The Wind”. Eight years old and I was already pondering a career in music.

What is the best gig that you ever played/performed at?

Tonight’s gig? Last night’s gig? It’s impossible to say. I loved playing at the base of Mt. Fuji in front of 500,000 Japanese music lovers. But there have been so many great gigs.

What is the best gig you have ever been to?

Seeing Bowie play at Dallas’ Reunion Arena when I was a kid was huge for me. It was at that show that my desire to devote my life to writing and performing music crystallized.

Gig you would most like to play?

Given my and my band’s lack of presence in Europe, I’d have to say The Reading Festival or an All Tomorrow’s Parties festival.

What would be the lineup for your dream gig?

Radio City Music Hall. Solo acoustic. Opening for Lenny Bruce.

Catch the Old 97′s  Saturday, Jan. 21 at the 40 Watt Athens, GA

Win Tickets to The Bright Light Social Hour, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister at DC9!

We’re wrapping up a slew of awesome ticket giveaways here today at Ticket Alternative. DC9 rounds up the competition run, with some great gigs that you can win tickets to by filling out the form below.

Austin rockers The Bright Light Social Hour, a Paste “Best of What’s Next,” plays DC9 on January 17.

Known for their jovial live performances, folk musicianship, and yes, their tap dancing, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister play DC9 on January 18.