Today we were in an extra-specially good Friday mood. There’s a certain big game on this weekend, and to celebrate, we built our first ever Snack Stadium – and it was epic! We present a short video documenting this momentous task, with a excellent soundtrack to boot, courtesy of Journey. Enjoy!
By Amanda Miles
Nashville roots-rocker Will Hoge has a knack for illustrating tales of sorrow, joy and triumph in his music. His latest album, Number Seven, is no exception. A follow up to 2009’s powerful The Wreckage, Number Seven examines the human conditions of love, loss, betrayal and grief. It seems seven just may be Will’s lucky number. Named in honor of his seventh studio album, the first single is garnering interest on a national stage. The debut single, “When I Get My Wings”, was inspired by an obituary Will stumbled across detailing a beautiful fifty year marriage. The heart wrenching Memphis-soul inspired video is receiving regular rotation on CMT. Will was excited to discuss his latest project with Ticket Alternative.
Tell me about the writing and recording of Number Seven.
I write constantly so that just is a never ending process. The record really started as a series of demos, we had about four songs we wanted to try. We start recording at my house, in the basement. We started with that and literally, that weekend, we found out the studio across town opened up and a friend of mine who had engineered the last few records was available to come work with us in the studio. The next thing you know, we are back in the studio working on songs. It sort of fell together.
Seriously, how does a white guy from Nashville, TN end up with so much soul?
(Laughter) Maybe we should ask my mom if there is a story there.
Growing up, who would you say has influenced you musically?
My old man was a musician in a post Beatles invasion era, where everyone started a band. He still has this incredible record collection. I spent my formative years when everyone was listening to Poison and Motley Crue on a steady vinyl diet of the Temptations, James Brown, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Otis Redding…that sort of era of classic rock/vinyl is what I go back to a lot of times. It’s what I grew up on.
Do you have a song from Number Seven you are most connected to?
There’s a few. The song “Trying To Be A Man” is one that I always come back to. It was a scratch vocal take that we did just as a demo. Something about it just was right. We tried three of four other times to record it and make it quote “better” but it just never had that same effect.
We brought Vince Gill in to play guitar. He brought a whole new element of emotion to the song. He has been an inspiration and a hero to me musically so that was one that is very special.
Speaking of Vince, he introduced you and played with you on your debut at the Grand Ole Opry. What was that experience like?
It was really….I know magical is an overused term but it really was magical. Having grown up in and around Nashville, the Grand Ole Opry is seen as almost mythical. So many heroes of mine have stood on that stage and played that show. I listened to it so many times on the radio and watched it on TV over the years. To get the invitation was really flattering and of course we jumped at the chance. The day before we found out Vince would be hosting the segment and we asked if he would play, he said yes. He then asked us to come out and do an encore, a song for him and Amy. It went really went from being an incredible evening to an incredibly surreal experience I truly will never forget.
Will Hoge will play Stickyz Rock n’ Roll Chicken Shack on Friday, 2/3/2012.
Happy Friday everyone! We’ve got a great list of shows going on sale today. You can buy all the tickets at Ticket Alternative!
On sale today at 10:00 a.m.
The 40 Watt Club (Athens, GA)
- !!!/Shabazz Palaces (Thursday, April 19)
529 (Atlanta, GA)
- Caveman (Friday, March 9)
The EARL (Atlanta, GA)
- Active Child (Monday, May 7)
Juanita’s (Little Rock, AR)
- Tech N9ne (Friday, March 30)
Rock and Roll Hotel (Washington, D.C.)
- The Coastals (Wednesday, February 22)
- The Honeyguns (Wednesday, February 29)
- Bull Moose Party (Thursday, March 8 )
- The Dance Party (Saturday, March 10)
- Bike Trip (Friday, March16)
- Naylor Court (Friday, April 6)
Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta, GA)
- Wednesday, If Not Before (Wednesday, February 15)
- Rachel Platten (Saturday, February 18) [in The Atlanta Room]
- Mini Mansions (Wednesday, February 29)
- Jesse Baylin (Tuesday, March 6)
- The Delta Saints (Wednesday, March 14)
- Hot Buttered Rum/The Old Ceremony (Saturday, March 24)
- The New Orleans Suspects (Saturday, April 14)
- Bob Schneider (Thursday, April 26)
- Walter Trout (Friday, May 25)
On sale today at 12:00 p.m.
Black Cat (Washington, D.C.)
- Stereosleep (Friday, February 17)
- Paul Michel (Monday, February 27)
- The Shrouded Strangers (Sunday, March 11)
- Roomrunner (Monday, March 12)
- Grace Woodroofe (Sunday, March 25)
- Active Child (Wednesday, May 9)
DC9 (Washington, D.C.)
- Monument Fundraiser with Farewell Republic and Heads on Sticks (Thursday, February 23)
- The Stepkids (Tuesday, March 6)
- Black Box Revelation (Thursday, March 8 )
- Tribes (Saturday, March 24)
- ANR (Sunday, March 25)
- Hacienda (Wednesday, March 28)
- Converge (Thursday, April 12)
Red Palace (Washington, D.C.)
- Caveman (Tuesday, April 9)
- Quintron and Miss Pussycat (Thursday, April 26)
Revolution Music Room (Little Rock, AR)
- Real Estate (Monday, April 9)
Stickyz Rock ‘N’ Roll Chicken Shack (Little Rock, AR)
- Margot and The Nuclear So and Sos (Tuesday, March13)
If you are a Neutral Milk Hotel fan living in Georgia, then you were probably one of the many folks who tried to get tickets to see indie recluse play a show at Athens’ 40 Watt Club. The tickets are all sold out now, but we have a pair up for grabs for the February 10 show. And to make it a bit more fun, we’ll be giving them away in a scavenger hunt next week! All you have to do is follow our Georgia twitter account (@TktAlt_GA) for clues, and then we’ll tell you when you can use those clued to find the tickets. Good luck!
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Midem just ended in Cannes, but that doesn’t mean that over here in the states we aren’t just as savvy! Today, Ticket Alternative released our 4th iPhone app, for the most awesome Center Stage Complex in our hometown of Atlanta! Download the app for FREE to browse upcoming shows, buy tickets from your phone and find out about artists & bands playing Center Stage, The Loft and Vinyl. You can even share gigs you’re attending via Facebook and Twitter or just email them to a friend.
Make sure to check out our apps for The Earl in Atlanta as well!
Not in Atlanta? We have apps for our Washington D.C. clubs, Rock and Roll Hotel & Black Cat as well!
Check out all the apps here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/center-stage-atlanta/id496840256?mt=8
Nothing is more exciting than FAST! Formerly known as the Boston Indoor Games, the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix is one of the world’s premier indoor track and field meets. A stop on the Visa Championships Series, it is held at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center on the campus of Roxbury Community College. Since 1996, the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix has featured over 100 Olympic and World Championship medalists and has produced six world records and nine American records.
General Admission tickets have already SOLD OUT! So be sure and get your tickets before they are all gone!
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.
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)
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
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