Virginia native Justin Jones began playing guitar at the age of five and tried his hand at songwriting at the age of 13. He got his start on the stage playing open mic nights at bars in Charlottesville, Virginia. His first album, “Blue Dreams”, was recorded in one day with just himself and his guitar. [...]
Heading to Austin for SXSW? Then you’ll want to add the Slip Productions & Hood Booking DC Party to your festival itinerary! It’s a FREE event happening on Thursday, March 14th at The Liberty, starting at 11AM, and featuring a reunion by Edsel, Single Mothers, Frank Turner, & more. Slip Productions was started by Courtney [...]
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart is set to embark on a two-week US tour this summer with indie buzz band Surfer Blood and Hooray for Earth to support the release of its new single, “Say No To Love” (Slumberland Records). Due for digital and in store release on June 8, fans can pre-order [...]
Alex Chilton, pop-icon member of the Box Tops and Big Star, passed away Wednesday at a hospital in New Orleans. A musical influence on bands such as The Replacements and REM, Chilton and Big Star were scheduled for a rare performance at SXSW this weekend. Everyone from The Bangles to Wilco covered Chilton’s songs. His [...]
For our final edition of the TA Live SXSW ’10 Q & A we spoke with the one and only, Malissa Sole. Lady-in-charge at 4th Ward Heroes, manager for the Mermaids, supporter of all things local. You’re soon to be on the road to SXSW; according to Google maps the trip from ATL to Austin = approx. [...]
Brian Knott, founder of the A3C Hip Hop Festival , officially announced today that the three-day festival would be held October 7-10, 2010 at multiple venues in the East Atlanta Village. With over 100 A3C performers heading to Austin for SXSW, we decided to ask Brian a couple questions. You’re soon to be on the [...]
Ticket Alternative is partnering with indie record label Favorite Gentlemen for a SXSW showcase at the Belmont in Austin, TX on Thursday, March 18. AMG sent Favorite Gentlemen president Jeremiah Edmond the SXSW ’10 Q & A. This is what he said. You’re soon to be on the road to SXSW! According to Google maps, [...]
As the music community starts packing their bags and loading their iPods for the road trip (or flights) to SXSW, a couple of us holding down the fort at home want to know (so we can live vicariously) how our friends prep for, and who they’re hoping to see at, SXSW 2010. AMG caught up [...]
We’re always happy when bands we love start making the transition from local band to touring band to signed band. Atlanta’s Death On Two Wheels has made those transitions. Recently signed to Favorite Gentlemen (Manchester Orchestra, All Get Out, Kevin Devin), Death On Two Wheels has had a rather enjoyable ride. As the lads prep [...]
We have paired up with one of the coolest indie labels around, Favorite Gentlemen, for an incredible party during the crazy festivities surrounding SXSW. This isn’t an official SXSW party though, so don’t worry if you don’t have a pass – just RSVP so we know how many people to expect, and so we can [...]
Jamie and I will be at SXSW this year. You can follow our adventures via the Twitter account we set up @TixAlt_SXSW – This should be fun! We’re working on a Ticket Alternative Happy Hour for some of our current clients that will be there, as well as some new clients interested in meeting the [...]
Hurry Up and Wait Trailer from Hurry Up and Wait on Vimeo. One of our favorite bands in Atlanta, Gringo Star, has been working on a great film documenting the ups and downs of their 2009 European tour. There will be a sneak peak of the film at SXSW – if you’re going, be sure [...]
Interview: Coliseum; Playing @ Black Cat 5/23
Celebrating their 10th year as one of independent music’s most substantive bands, Louisville’s Coliseum return with their fourth full-length, the stunning Sister Faith, released on April 30, 2013. Expanding on the anthemic direction the trio veered toward on 2010′s highly acclaimed House With a Curse, Sister Faith’s 13 songs are the most dynamic and immediately [...]
CD Review: Radiation City- Animals in the Median; Play Black Cat 6/10
Radiation City Animals in the Median Tender Loving Empire By Al Kaufman On their sophomore record, Animals in the Median, Radiation City has done the near impossible. They have made electronic music sound warm and soulful. The five-piece (three boys, two girls) indie band out of Portland, Oregon has created an album full of rhythmic [...]
WIN a PAIR of TIX to Here Come The Mummies at the State Theatre 6/6!
America’s (or Egypt’s) most funky funk band, no one gets a crowd moving and shaking like Here Come The Mummies (HCTM). There’s no way 5 stars can possibly cover how unbelievably amazing it is to spend an evening with the hilarious and ridiculously talented boys in bandages. It’s Funk, Rock, Jazz, R&B and Soul all wrapped [...]
5GB Interview: Total Control; Playing @ The Black Cat 5/25
By Ellen Eldridge Australian punk band Total Control is cruising through the United States this summer, playing post-punk jams from their split with Thee Oh Sees, Henge Beat (2011), and new songs from their forthcoming LP. Total Control features Mikey Young (Eddy Current Suppression Ring) and Daniel Stewart (Straightjacket Nation / UV Race.) The band [...]
Can you believe it? Party in the Park is here (Saturday 5/18)! Before you head out for a full day of music and fun though, make sure you read this important information. First off, in case you want to know when your favorite band takes the stage, we’ve got the event schedule below. Remember [...]
Weekend Picks: Racks by the Tracks, Party in the Park, Rome River Jam, Springfest, and more!
By: Shelby Lum It’s my favorite time of year! It’s a weekend for festivals! Rain or shine: Party in the Park, Springfest, and Rome River Jam will pack in some serious fun! Want to take a sampling of the finest artisan beers? Head to Racks by the Tracks in Kingsport, TN and enjoy beer, barbecue and [...]
Interview: Coliseum; Playing @ Black Cat 5/23
Celebrating their 10th year as one of independent music’s most substantive bands, Louisville’s Coliseum return with their fourth full-length, the stunning Sister Faith, released on April 30, 2013. Expanding on the anthemic direction the trio veered toward on 2010′s highly acclaimed House With a Curse, Sister Faith’s 13 songs are the most dynamic and immediately [...]
5GB Interview: Total Control; Playing @ The Black Cat 5/25
By Ellen Eldridge Australian punk band Total Control is cruising through the United States this summer, playing post-punk jams from their split with Thee Oh Sees, Henge Beat (2011), and new songs from their forthcoming LP. Total Control features Mikey Young (Eddy Current Suppression Ring) and Daniel Stewart (Straightjacket Nation / UV Race.) The band [...]
Interview: Hardy Morris Of Dead Confederate; Playing The Black Cat 5/17
For the uninitiated, Dead Confederate is a five-piece rock band from Athens, GA whose music runs the gamut of infectious psychedelia to a uniquely southern and ferocious dirge. Although, placing labels on a band like this is rather pointless as their sound seems a constant and fluid evolution; they never seem content with abiding by [...]
Q & A w/ The Legwarmers! Bringing the ’80s Back to the State Theatre!
Remember the Eighties? Sure, we all do…but the Legwarmers don’t just remember the Eighties – they relive them. With more moves than a Rubik’s Cube, the Legwarmers take the stage like it’s prom night in a John Hughes movie, a very special episode of “Square Pegs” and the Monsters of Rock Tour – all at [...]
5GB Interview: Twin Sister; Playing @ The Black Cat 5/13
Twin Sister trade in a brand of dreamy pop that’s equal parts Galaxie 500, Tusk-era Fleetwood Mac, and Lynchian weirdness. They claim it will make you feel good enough to hook up with that one person you’re not supposed to hook up with. UH-OH! We caught up with the band before they hit the road [...]
Q & A with Marnie Stern; Playing @ The Black Cat 5/9!
There’s little doubt that Marnie Stern lives up to her reputation as “the lady who shreds,” but for Marnie, shredding is not enough. After putting out three critically-acclaimed albums, Marnie could have gotten away with putting out another album filled with her richly layered sound, singular frenetic finger tapping and almost philosophical lyrics. However, as [...]
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