Wavves and The Felice Brothers Coming to Rock and Roll Hotel — On Sale Friday, July 30!

Nathan Williams is bringing his Wavves, which means madness, to Washington, D.C. following the release of his second Fat Possum Record, King of the Beach, out August 3. Wavves will be hitting Rock and Roll Hotel September 27, and tickets go on sale Friday, July 30 at 10 a.m. You can check out the whole of the new record over on Fat Possum’s website.

After the departure and consequential heart surgery of drummer/singer Simone Felice, The Felice Brothers are back and are off on tour. They’ll be coming to D.C. for a show at Rock and Roll Hotel on October 22. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 30 at 10 a.m.

Q&A with Girl in a Coma; Playing Juanita’s September 1

Girl in a Coma, San Antonio’s sweethearts and all-girl punk rock band, sat down with Ticket Alternative’s Sarah Spencer before their July 14, 2010 show at Maxine’s Pub in Hot Springs, Ark. for a candid look into life on the road, their common interests, as well as some of the life history that inspires them.

It’s nice to meet you guys. Welcome to Hot Springs.

Jenn: Thank you. It is hot.

It is hot! You’ll have to check out that hot water fountain across the street [the natural hot water springs].

Jenn: I know. It’s so cute, though.

Thank you. I love it here. Is it your first time in Arkansas? or Hot Springs?

Nerd Nite DC & Washington City Paper Present A D.C. Beer Week Event

Washington, D.C. sure does love its beer. So much so, that the city is dedicating a whole week to the beverage of the gods, starting August 16. It’ll run to August 21, and on August 20 Nerd Nite DC and Washington City Paper are having a party at Rock and Roll Hotel to celebrate. The event will feature craft beers and music pairings, featuring beer director Greg Engert of ChurchKey, founder and brewer Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal Ales, Tracy Jill Doty from the NIH, New Rock Church of Fire and many more. There will also be presentations on the history, artistry and science of beer. Basically if you like music and beer, this is the place for you.

Check Out: New Jenny and Johnny Song, “Big Wave,” on Pitchfork

Pitchfork has a lovely treat for all you Jenny and Johnny (AKA, Jenny Lewis and her just-as-cute, just-as-talented boyfriend Johnathan Rice) fans out there. You can listen to – and download – the duo’s new song, “Big Wave,” from their upcoming album, I’m Having Fun Now, out August 31. Check it out HERE. The duo play Black Cat in Washington, D.C. on September 16.

The Hold Steady Return to Little Rock on September 23!

Get ready for an indie rock explosion, Little Rock, when The Hold Steady return on September 23 for a show at the Revolution Music Room. Tickets just went on sale, and are sure to sell out, so grab yours now!

Marcy Playground, Tantric, Lord T & Eloise Coming to Arkansas’ Brickhouse Grill

One of our newest venue signings, Brickhouse Grill, has just announced some great shows.

90′s hit-makers Marcy Playground are still churning out great songs, and will be hitting Arkansas August 14.

Heavy post-grunge rockers Tantric are back on tour and will be stopping by the Brickhouse Grill on August 18.

And finally, time-traveling baroque rappers Lord T and Eloise will come to Jonesboro on August 20.

CD Review: The Junior League Band — Jelly Roll; Playing Rock and Roll Hotel, July 16

The Junior League Band
Jelly Roll
Beaver Records

By Jim Simpson

The Junior League Band’s third full-length release begins with the most promising and enticing invitation to a party as ever there was one: “Give me some sugar and hold me tight/The whiskey’s out, don’t be a stranger tonight.” With banjo player/lead singer Lissy Rosemont’s breathy and mesmerizingly original vocal style, it’s hard to resist the offer. The Atlanta native and current Washington, D.C. resident has assembled quite a tight and confident band, including – check this out – Levon Helm’s horn section. The woman is, in a word, connected. … Continue Reading

Ticket Alternative Adds Shows For The Crown Theater in Las Vegas: Squeeze, The Swell Season and More!

We’re happy to announce that we will be selling tickets for shows at Las Vegas’ fantastic Crown Theater, located in The Rio Casino. Here’s what we’ve got lined up so far:

Metal rockers Queensryche play on July 24.

Classic British pop band Squeeze are back on the road and will be playing with ska legends The English Beat and The Scooners on July 27. Check out the video of Squeeze on Jimmy Fallon below.

Level 42 bring the bass with their jazz-funk fusion on August 1.

The Swell Season, the duo formed by Irish musician Glen Hansard and Czech singer and pianist Markéta Irglová from the movie Once, play on August 16.

California metal band In This Moment play with Otherwise on August 19.

Just Announced: Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, The Charlatans UK for The Loft!

The Loft in Atlanta just announced some pretty big shows for this fall. They all go on sale Friday, July 16 at noon.

England’s baggy Britpop heroes The Charlatans UK will be coming to The Loft on September 7.

Finally, all-star punk-rock cover band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes will be playing their unique interpretations of “My Favorite Things” and more on October 29.

Corey Smith, Pato Banton, Framing Hanley and More Shows Just Announced for Little Rock!

Little Rock just got a ton of sweet shows added for late summer!

Hot Water Music’s former frontman Chuck Ragan has been making quite a name for himself these four years since the post-hardcore group broke up. Ragan will be touring in his “troubadour” style this summer and will stop in Little Rock for a show at Sticky Fingerz Chicken Shack on August 3.

Once mostly known for their cover of Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop,” Nashville’s Framing Hanley is now packing rooms with their emo-tinged alt-rock. They’re playing Juanita’s August 16.

British reggae star Pato Banton has been a big name in the reggae world ever since his work with The Beat back in the ’80s. He’s back on tour in America with a show at Revolution Music Room on August 18.

Georgia-raised singer/songwriter Corey Smith always packs the house, and frequently has sold out shows all over the country, so make sure you buy tickets for his August 21 show at Brickhouse Grill in Jonesboro (near enough to Little Rock that you should still drive!) now.

And finally, rowdy punk rockers Titus Andronicus add a Little Rock show at Revolution Music Room on August 30 to their busy tour schedule. The band has been dominating the blogosphere for much of the year.