New On Sales for Friday, February 3

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)

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

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: Unknown Hinson at Juanita’s, December 9

By Sarah Spencer

Full gallery after the jump.

On December 9, the reigning King of Country Western Troubadours, Unknown Hinson, had his long awaited return to Little Rock and performed at the new Juanita’s, located in the historic downtown Rivermarket District. Unknown Hinson, with his electric, alternative-country sound also debuted his brand new band to his rapidly growing and devoted fan base during his two full sets of play time. Opening for Unknown Hinson was the Arkansas-based, feel-good country band, The Salty Dogs. … Continue Reading

New On Sales at Ticket Alternative!

If you’re struggling to get some last minute holiday presents, why not have a look at our great events? Tickets make a thoughtful, fun present, and we have them by the barrelful! Here’s a few of the events that recently went on sale:

Atlantic Station (Atlanta, GA)
- Winter Beer Carnival (Saturday, February 11, 2012)

The 40 Watt Club (Athens, GA)
- The Head and The Heart (Friday, March 23, 2012)

Drunken Unicorn (Atlanta, GA)
- Youth Lagoon (Thursday, March 22, 2012)

The EARL (Atlanta, GA)
- Mike Cooley (of Drive-By Truckers) (Wednesday, February 22, 2012)
- Mike Cooley (of Drive-By Truckers) (Thursday, February 23, 2012)
- Shearwater (Wednesday, February 29, 2012)
- Craig Finn (of The Hold Steady) (Monday, March 5, 2012)
- Bear In Heaven (Friday, April 27, 2012)

Eddie’s Attic (Decatur, GA)
- Abigail Washburn (Friday, January 13, 2012)
- Jack Williams (Sunday, January 22, 2012)
- Eric Taylor (Saturday, January 28, 2012)
- Meika Pauley & Erick Backer (Wednesday, February 1, 2012)
- Drew and Ellie Holcomb (of Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors) (Tuesday, February 14, 2012)
- Michelle Malone, Dede Vogt, and Caroline Aiken (in the round) (Saturday, February 25, 2012)
- Roxie Watson (Saturday, March 3, 2012)

Jannus Live (St. Petersburg, FL)
- Blue October (Saturday, March 24, 2012)

Rock and Roll Hotel (Washington, D.C.)
- The Electric 11s (Saturday, January 21, 2012)
- ScarsOn45 (Friday, February 10, 2012)
- The Wanted (Friday, January 20, 2012)
- The Jealous Sound (Sunday, February 12, 2012)
- The Twilight Sad (Thursday, February 23, 2012)
- Craig Finn (of The Hold Steady) (Friday, March 2, 2012)
- Youth Lagoon (Saturday, March 24, 2012)
- Wu-Lyf (Monday, April 23, 2012)

Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta, GA)
- The Stooges Brass Band (Tuesday, January 3, 2012)
- Jeffrey Gaines (Sunday, January 15, 2012)
- Black ‘N’ Blue: AC/DC Tribute (Friday, February 3, 2012)
- Head For The Hills [in The Atlanta Room] (Friday, February 3, 2012)
- Mishka (Friday, February 17, 2012)
- Nathan Angelo (Friday, March 16, 2012)
- The Gourds (Thursday, March 22, 2012)
- The Elvis Show (Friday, November 30, 2012)

Black Cat (Washington, D.C.)
- The Chariots (Wednesday, January 11, 2012
- Screen Vinyl Image (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)
- Jucifer (Friday, January 20, 2012)
- Beach Week (Sunday, January 29, 2012)
- Mothertongue Anti-Valentine’s Day Slam (Monday, February 13, 2012)
- Mittenfields (Monday, February 20, 2012)

DC9 (Washington, D.C.)
- Cate Le Bon (Sunday, February 12, 2012)
- Slow Club (Tuesday, February 14, 2012)
- O’Brother (Thursday, February 16, 2012)

The Loft (Atlanta, GA)
- D.R.U.G.S. (Saturday, January 28, 2012)

Red Palace (Washington, D.C.)
- Howlin’ Rain (Friday, February 10, 2012)
- This Will Destroy You (Sunday, February 12, 2012)
- Javelin (Saturday, February 25, 2012)
- Polica (Friday, March 23, 2012)
- Howler (Friday, April 13, 2012)

Revolution Music Room (Little Rock, AR)
- Billy Joe Shaver (Sunday, January 22, 2012)

All tickets are available at www.ticketalternative.com or at our outlets.

New On Sales for Friday, December 9

Happy Friday everyone! We’ve got some great on sales going on this morning, check them out below and buy your tickets at www.ticketalternative.com.

On sale today at 10:00 a.m.
The EARL (Atlanta, GA)
This Will Destroy You (Wednesday, February 15, 2012)

Rock And Roll Hotel (Washington, D.C.)
DJ Dredd presents “1958” (Saturday, January 28, 2012)
Tycho (Thursday, February 2, 2012)
The Wedding Present (Tuesday, March 20, 2012)
Swervedriver (Friday, March 30, 2012)

Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta, GA)
Flannel Church (Thursday, January 5, 2012)
Jerry Joseph (Thursday, January 12, 2012)
David Mead and Harper Blynn (Monday, January 23, 2012)
Frank Smith (Thursday, January 26, 2012) [In The Atlanta Room]
David Ball (Saturday, February 4, 2012)
Please Pleaserock Me (Friday, February 24, 2012)
Missing Cats (Thursday, April 12, 2012)
The Hackensaw Boys (Friday, April 20, 2012)

On sale today at 12:00 p.m.
Black Cat (Washington, D.C.)
Supreme Commander (Monday, December 26)
Chain And The Gang (Wednesday, December 28, 2012)
Bio Ritmo (Friday, December 30)
Grey March (Thursday, January 5, 2012)
Kill All Redneck Pricks: A Documentary About A Band Called KARP (Sunday, January 8, 2012)
Carsie Blanton (Thursday, January 26, 2012)
White Rabbits, Tennis (Wednesday, March 7, 2012)
Los Amigos Invisibles (Thursday, March 8, 2012)

529 (Atlanta, GA)
Scott Kelly (of Neurosis) (Wednesday, February 15, 2012)

Ten Dollar Tuesday!

Happy Ten Dollar Tuesday everyone! If you’re in the need for an awesome cheap ticket, we have you covered. Here’s a few of the gigs you can go to for only $10:

Cotton Jones w/ special guests at The EARL, December 6

Billy Joe Shaver at Smith’s Olde Bar, December 10

Michael Burks at Stickyz Rock’n'Roll Chicken Shack, December 17

White Wives (Members of Anti-Flag) at DC9, December 21

Col. Bruce Hampton & the Pharaoh Gummit at Smith’s Olde Bar, December 29

Get the whole list of shows HERE.

New On Sales for Friday, December 2

We’re getting the word out early on our Friday on sales, since we’ll be at home, recovering from our turkey comas. Tickets will all be on sale at www.ticketalternative.com!

On sale at 10:00 a.m.
The EARL (Atlanta, GA)
-The Mountain Goats (Saturday, January 28, 2012)
- Van Dyke Parks (Saturday, February 18, 2012)
- Heartless Bastards (Friday, March 2, 2012)
- Bowerbirds (Saturday, April 15, 2012)

Rock and Roll Hotel (Washington, D.C.)
- Beach Week (Friday, December 30)
- The Asteroids Galaxy Tour (Wednesday, February 1, 2012)
- GW Law Revue House Bands (Thursday, February 9, 2012)

On sale at 12:00 p.m.
Black Cat (Washington, D.C.)
- Jesse Elliot (of These United States) (Friday, December 23)
- (Stop Worrying And) Love The Bomb (Thursday, December 29)
- Real Estate (Sunday, January 22, 2012)
- Sockets Record Showcase (Saturday, January 28, 2012)
- Hail! Hornets (Tuesday, February 7, 2012)
- Veronica Falls (Wednesday, February 8, 2012)
- The Max Levine Ensemble (Thursday, February 9, 2012)
- The Life And Times (Thursday, March 1, 2012)
- John K. Samson and The Provincial Band (singer/songwriter of The Weakerthans) (Tuesday, March 13, 2012)
- Bowerbirds (Wednesday, March 21, 2012)

Revolution Music Room (Little Rock, AR)
- Corey Smith (Saturday, February 18, 2012)

Vinyl (Atlanta, GA)
- Gabe Dixon (Thursday, January 26, 2012)
- Colour Revolt (Thursday, February 9, 2012)

Live Review & Picture Book: Family Force 5 at Revolution Music Room, November 5

By Sarah Spencer

On November 5, the popular Christian crunk rock band Family Force 5 invaded Little Rock’s Revolution Music Room in bold fashion with themselves as their own opening band. Although they were in costume, complete with wigs and mustaches along with incognito names and personas calling themselves The 808ers, their fans quickly realized the masquerade. The 808ers used voice distortion when conversing with audience members while claiming “Family Force 5 hired us to do this karaoke challenge thing.” The randomly selected fans picked a FF5 song to do with the band, karaoke style. There were three sets of challengers. A local named Tim Fisher was awarded as the audience approved winner who would later appear at the end of the night to sing with FF5.

Full gallery of photos at the bottom of the post. … Continue Reading