Sarah Lee Guthrie/Johnny Irion Ticket Giveaway

Our friends at Ticket Alternative have provided us with some giveaway goodness for Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion's show at The EARL next Thursday, December 8th. Stop by the store to enter, and here's the Guthrie/Irion bio via the venue:

A lot can happen in five years, and for the husband-and-wife duo Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion, the time between Exploration, their first album together in 2005, and soon-to-be-released Bright Examples (Ninth Street Opus Records, Feb. 22, 2011), their new, full-length collaborative project, has been one nonstop whirlwind of activity. Not only has the couple toured extensively both as a duo and as part of the “Guthrie Family Rides Again” tour (with Sarah Lee’s dad, Arlo Guthrie), they’ve also released the children’s album Go Waggaloo (Smithsonian Folkways), a live DVD entitled Folk Song, a solo album by Johnny (Ex Tempore), parented their two young daughters and moved from South Carolina to the Berkshires in western Massachusetts.

“Never Far From My Heart,” is a shining example of the close harmony and emerging pop sensibilities Guthrie and Irion embrace. A sunny, mutual love letter, it was written when they were saying goodbye to South Carolina and preparing for their move north.

“Speed of Light” turns up the beat considerably. A stomping, steady 4/4 rhythm frames an addictively melodic pop tune and chiming guitars meet up with soul touches. In an earlier era, back when AM radio was all about the perfect three-minute record, “Speed of Light” would have gone straight to the top.

The inspiration behind the finger-pointing “Target On Your Heart” may be known to author Irion but neither he nor Guthrie are letting on. Says Sarah Lee, “There’s some good drama going on up here in Massachusetts to write about. That one took a while to grow on me. I didn’t like that song at first but Johnny kept wanting to play it. Finally we ended up doing it, and it ended up my favorite song on the record.”

Felice Brothers Ticket Giveaway

Our friends at Ticket Alternative set us up with a few Felice Brothers tickets for Monday night's show at The EARL. Gil Landry from Old Crow Medicine Show is opening up the bill that night, and we know how many of you are nutty for those two acts, so make like tree and get in here to sign up! (That's how that saying goes, right?) All we need is your first name and phone number. And hey, if you make with the quickness (IE: Saturday afternoon, which is the moment this is being written), you might even get a free beer out of the deal. Do it.

The Civil Wars are coming to Agnes Scott!

Pretty exciting, right? If you're into the Americana/folk world, you've no doubt already heard of (and purchased music from) this pair. We've been selling The Civil Wars' debut album, Barton Hollow (not to mention their Record Store Day 7") like gangbusters since it came out in March. They've gotten bigtime celebrity co-signs from the likes of Taylor Swift and Grey's Anatomy, and are getting written up by all sorts of folks. There's a good reason for this, too. They make awesome, heartfelt, finely-crafted tunes the likes of which don't come along every day.

The point? Oh, there is a point.

The Civil Wars are coming to Agnes Scott's Presser Hall as a part of the Eddie & Agnes concert series that the school and Eddie Owen of Eddie's Attic have been doing of late. Pretty exciting stuff, if you ask us. The show is on Sunday, Oct. 9, tickets are $25 and you can get them through Ticket Alternative, which means you can pick them up right here at Decatur CD if you bring cash. Not a bad deal, right? Save the date!

Ticket Alternative Giveways

As you no doubt know by now, we are a proud Ticket Alternative vendor, selling tickets to many of Atlanta's finest music venues with far less surcharges than that other, giant service that rhymes with Clicketsasster. Well, our TA friends gave us a pair of giveaway tickets for a TON of shows in honor of Record Store Day. Then RSD came in like a lion, sparing no one with its stampede-inducing claws (wha?), and we didn't get a chance to properly promote all the free shows we have up for grabs. Check out the list below and stop by to enter. Lots of great stuff!

Thursday, April 28: Silverstein/Bayside @ Center Stage
Monday, May 2: CSS/Sleigh Bells @ Center Stage
Wednesday, May 4: Daylights @ Drunken Unicorn
Sunday, May 8: Phosphorescent @ The EARL
Monday, May 9: Wintersleep @ The EARL
Thursday, May 12: Legendary JC's @ The EARL
Friday, May 13: The Kicks @ Smith's Olde Bar
Saturday, May 14: Please PleaseRockMe @ Smith's Olde Bar
Sunday, May 15: A Thousand Horses @ Smith's Olde Bar
Friday, May 20: Mogwai @ Center Stage
Saturday, May 21: Hackensaw Boys @ Smith's Olde Bar
Saturday, May 28: Packway Handle Band @ Smith's Olde Bar
Sunday, May 29: Brian Olive @ Smith's Olde Bar

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

Each week (or so), our pal Leila at Ticket Alternative sends us an e-mail listing all the brand-new, freshly-announced, hot-off-the-presses Ticket Alternative shows. And each week (or so), we post this e-mail on the blog for y'all's information. Think of it as a sister post of sorts to our semi-regular monthly show calendar postings. Don't forget: You can buy tickets for any of these shows at good old Decatur CD. Enjoy:

Just Announced:
Soulja Boy at Tiger Arena at Savannah State University, March 12
O.M.D. (Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark) at The Loft, March 14
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart at The EARL, April 5
J. Mascis at The EARL, April 7 - on sale Friday, January 21 at 10 a.m.
British Sea Power at The EARL, April 17
Of Montreal at The Buckhead Theatre on May 20
Ian McLagan at Smith's Olde Bar, June 4 - on sale Friday, January 21 at 10 a.m.

Coming Up:
Rebirth Brass Band at Smith's Olde Bar, January 21 and 22
No Age at The Drunken Unicorn, January 21
Old School Saturday at The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, January 22
Lost in the Trees at The EARL, January 23
Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company Presents Broke-ology at Southwest Arts Center, January 25 - February 20
Third Day at Murray Arts Center at Mount Paran Christian School, January 30

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

Each week (or so), our pal Leila at Ticket Alternative sends us an e-mail listing all the brand-new, freshly-announced, hot-off-the-presses Ticket Alternative shows. And each week (or so), we post this e-mail on the blog for y'all's information. Think of it as a sister post of sorts to our semi-regular monthly show calendar postings. Don't forget: You can buy tickets for any of these shows at good old Decatur CD. Enjoy:

Just Announced:
Old School Saturday at The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, January 22
Kevn Kinney at Smith's Olde Bar, February 4 - on sale Friday, January 7
Mike Watt + the missingmen at The EARL, March 25
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart at The EARL, April 5

Coming Up:
The Bottle Rockets at Smith's Olde Bar, January 7
Ohmpark 4 Year Anniversary Party at The EARL, January 7
Crooked Fingers at The EARL, January 8
Lindsay Rakers Band at Smith's Olde Bar, January 8
Tealights at The EARL, January 10
Anamanaguchi at The Drunken Unicorn, January 11
Lost in the Trees at The EARL, January 12
Kylesa, Zoroaster at The EARL, January 13
30A Songwriters Festival at Scenic Hwy 30A in Florida, January 14

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

Each week (or so), our pal Leila at Ticket Alternative sends us an e-mail listing all the brand-new, freshly-announced, hot-off-the-presses Ticket Alternative shows. And each week (or so), we post this e-mail on the blog for y'all's information. Think of it as a sister post of sorts to our semi-regular monthly show calendar postings. Don't forget: You can buy tickets for any of these shows at good old Decatur CD. Enjoy:

Just Announced:
Fran Healy at The Loft, December 8
Breakfast with Santa at Holiday Inn Downtown Decatur, December 18
B.o.B. at Smith's: The Homecoming at Smith's Olde Bar, December 24 - on sale November 19 at 10 a.m.
The Constellations at Smith's Olde Bar, December 31 - on sale November 25 at 10 a.m.
Noot D'Noot, Gentleman Jesse and His Men, Gringo Star at The EARL, December 31
Gentleman Jesse and His Men, Gringo Star at The EARL, January 1
Jimmy Eat World at 40 Watt Club, February 7

Coming Up:
The Last Waltz Ensemble at Smith's Olde Bar, November 19
Hank & Cupcakes at The Drunken Unicorn, November 19
Brand Nubian at The Loft, November 19
The Posies at The Loft, November 20
Charley Magruders Reunion at Center Stage, November 20
Old School Saturday at Westin Peachtree Plaza, November 20
Junip at The EARL, November 21
Black Nativity at Southwest Arts Center, November 23 - December 30
Manchester Orchestra & Guests (The Stuffing) at Center Stage Complex, November 24
The Constellations at Smith's Olde Bar, November 24
Under the Covers with Aly - Pajama Jam, with Appetite for Destruction & other tribute acts at The Loft, November 26
The Elvis Show at Smith's Olde Bar, December 3
Dave Barnes & Drew Holcomb at The Loft, December 3
Packway Handle Band & Whiskey Gentry at The Buckhead Theatre, December 4
Fran Healy at The Loft, December 8

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

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Just Announced:
Plates on Peachtree @ Corner of 7th St & Peachtree St, September 25 & 26
Mark Sultan (AKA BBQ) Solo @ The EARL, October 13
Beach House @ 40 Watt Club, October 16
FUN @ The Loft, December 11

Coming Up:
Goapele @ The Loft, September 4
Three band Jacks @ The EARL, September 4
Trailer Vic's Beach Party @ The EARL, September 5
David Ryan Harris @ Smith's Olde Bar, September 7
The Charlatans UK @ The Loft, September 7
Midweek Mayhem (ProgPower USA XI) @ The Loft, September 8
Dave Daniels & the PTA @ The Drunken Unicorn, September 8
Harvey Milk @ 529, September 8
10th Annual Walt Walden Memorial Rodeo @ Jason T Harper Event Center, September 9-12
Those Darlins @ The EARL, September 9 & 10
El Ten Eleven @ The Drunken Unicorn, September 9
Abbey Road Live! @ Smith's Olde Bar, September 10
Best Coast @ The Drunken Unicorn, September 10 - SOLD OUT!

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

Each week (or so), our pal Leila at Ticket Alternative sends us an e-mail listing all the brand-new, freshly-announced, hot-off-the-presses Ticket Alternative shows. And each week (or so), we post this e-mail on the blog for y'all's information. Think of it as a sister post of sorts to our semi-regular monthly show calendar postings. Don't forget: You can buy tickets for any of these shows at good old Decatur CD. Enjoy:

Just Announced:
Plates on Peachtree @ Midtown Arts Fest, September 25 and 26 - on sale August 30
Beach House @ 40 Watt, October 16 - on sale August 27 at 10 a.m.
2nd Annual Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival @ Atlantic Station, October 2
Decatur Craft Beer Festival @ Decatur Square, October 16 - on sale September 20 at noon
Taste of Atlanta @ Tech Square, October 23 and 24
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Paste Tour @ The EARL, October 28
Black Mountain & The Black Angels @ The EARL, November 12
FUN @ The Loft, December 11 - on sale September 2 at 10 a.m.

Coming Up:
Slippery When Wet @ Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, August 28
Sunglasses @ Drunken Unicorn, August 28
Oryx and Crake CD Release Party @ The EARL, August 28
Lord T & Eloise @ Smith's Olde Bar, September 1
Guys and Dolls @ Frederick Brown Jr Amphitheater, September 3 and 4
Little Brother @ The Loft, September 3 - New Date
The Love Language @ The EARL, September 3
The Charlatans UK @ The Loft, September 7

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

Each week (or so), our pal Leila at Ticket Alternative sends us an e-mail listing all the brand-new, freshly-announced, hot-off-the-presses Ticket Alternative shows. And each week (or so), we post this e-mail on the blog for y'all's information. Think of it as a sister post of sorts to our semi-regular monthly show calendar postings. Don't forget: You can buy tickets for any of these shows at good old Decatur CD. Enjoy:

Just Announced:
Kevn Kinney's Truckstop @ Smith's Olde Bar, September 21
Plates on Peachtree @ Midtown Festival of the Arts (Midtown Mile), September 25 & 26 - on sale August 30
Decatur Craft Beer Festival @ Decatur Square, October 16 - on sale September 20 at noon
Taste of Atlanta @ Tech Square, October 23 & 24 - on sale Monday, August 23 at 10 a.m.
Fringe Atlanta @ Redeemer, October 23
Judi Chicago @ Whirlyball Atlanta, October 31
The Posies @ The Loft, November 20 - on sale Friday, August 27 at noon

Coming Up:
Josh Hoge, Joe Firstman, Keaton Simmons, Matt Duke @ Smith's Olde Bar, August 23
Juliette Lewis @ Smith's Olde Bar, August 24
Please Pleaserock Me @ Smith's Olde Bar, August 25
Hell Naw "I'm Just Sayin" @ The EARL, August 25
Wale @ Center Stage, August 25
Slippery When Wet @ Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, August 28
Guys and Dolls @ Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, September 3 & 4
Little Brother @ The Loft, September 3 - New Date!
Trailer Vic's Beach Party with Laramie Dean @ The EARL, September 5
The Charlatans UK @ The Loft, September 7

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

Each week (or so), our pal Leila at Ticket Alternative sends us an e-mail listing all the brand-new, freshly-announced, hot-off-the-presses Ticket Alternative shows. And each week (or so), we post this e-mail on the blog for y'all's information. Think of it as a sister post of sorts to our semi-regular monthly show calendar postings. Don't forget: You can buy tickets for any of these shows at good old Decatur CD. Enjoy:

Big news this week is that all the True Colors plays in their 2010-2011 season are now on sale to the public, and they have already had a couple of shows sell out! Here's the schedule:

Gut Bucket Blues @ The Blazer Theater at Herren's, September 28 - November 7
Black Nativity @ Southwest Arts Center, November 23 - December 30
Broke-ology @ Southwest Arts Center, January 25 - February 20
The Colored Museum @ Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center, March 22 - April 17
Fool For Love @ The Blazer Theater at Herren's, May 10 - June 19

Just Announced:
Goapele @ The Loft, September 4
10th Annual Walt Walden Memorial Rodeo @ Jason T. Harper Event Center, September 9 - 12
Jay Clifford @ Smith's Olde Bar, September 19 - on sale Friday, August 6 at 10 a.m.
Bobby Bare, Jr. @ The EARL, September 21

Coming Up:
Old School Saturday @ AmericasMart, August 7
Built To Spill @ The Buckhead Theatre, August 9
Athens Popfest @ Various Venues, August 10 - 14
Dax Riggs @ The EARL, August 10
Rosanne Cash Composed Book Signing @ Presser Hall at Agnes Scott College, August 14
Superfraiche Pop Night with Dragonette @ The Drunken Unicorn, August 16
Scissor Sisters @ The Buckhead Theatre, August 21

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

Each week (or so), our pal Leila at Ticket Alternative sends us an e-mail listing all the brand-new, freshly-announced, hot-off-the-presses Ticket Alternative shows. And each week (or so), we post this e-mail on the blog for y'all's information. Think of it as a sister post of sorts to our semi-regular monthly show calendar postings. Don't forget: You can buy tickets for any of these shows at good old Decatur CD. Enjoy:

Two pretty darn exciting announcements from us this week. First off, Scissor Sisters are coming to Atlanta this fall for a show at The Buckhead Theatre and we're selling a limited number of tickets. Tickets go on sale today, July 10.

Second, we will be releasing a limited number of special Early Bird discount tickets on Monday, July 12 for the HOToberFest (which means beer!). Details below:

Counting down the weeks until HOToberFest 2010, the largest Consumer-judged Beer Tasting & Competition, combined with Atlanta's best Sustainable Festival. Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD Special for DISCOUNT TICKETS to the beer tasting. A limited number of General Admission tickets will be released on Monday, 7/12, for $20. That's $10 off the advanced purchase price for General Admission!! Get them while you can.

Check out the website and facebook page often for complete festival details, pre-events and contest giveaways!

Just Announced:
Young Orchids @ The EARL, July 29
Little Brother, Binkis Recs, Dillon @ The Loft, August 14
Scissor Sisters @ The Buckhead Theatre, August 21 – On Sale July 10
Griffin House @ Smith's Olde Bar, September 9
Dungen @ The EARL, September 14 - on sale July 9 at 10am
Bob Schneider @ Smith's Olde Bar, September 14 - on sale July 16 at 10am
Dean Wareham plays Galaxie 500 @ The EARL, September 16 - Sept 17 sold out
Titus Andronicus, Free Energy @ The EARL, September 20
Guitar Wolf @ The Drunken Unicorn, September 27
HOToberFest - Earth * Beer * Music @ Glenwood Park Neighborhood, October 2
30A Songwriters Festival @ Scenic Hwy 30A in South Walton, Florida, January 14

Coming Up:
Man or Astro-Man? @ The EARL, July 9 & 10
Rooney @ The Loft, July 10
Sleigh Bells @ Vinyl, July 10
Steel Train @ The Drunken Unicorn, July 13
Maria Taylor Andy Lemaster @ The EARL, July 13
Bob Log III @ The EARL, July 14
Les Miserables @ The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, July 16, 17, 31
JFK of MSTRKRFT @ The Loft, July 16
Private Lies @ Blazer Theater at Herren's, July 17 & 18
Old School Saturday @ Hyatt Regency, July 17

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

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Just Announced:
Private Lies @ Balzer Theater at Herren's, July 17 & 18
Juliette Lewis @ Smith's Olde Bar, August 24 - On Sale July 2
Dean Wareham plays Galaxie 500 @ The EARL, September 16 (September 17 is SOLD OUT)
David Bazan @ The EARL, September 28

Coming Up:
The Swingin' Medallions @ The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, July 2
Dave Daniels & The PTA, Chase 56, Ken Will Morton @ The EARL, July 2
Col. Bruce Hampton & the Quark Alliance @ Smith's Olde Bar, July 3 and 4
Islands @ Eyedrum, July 3
4th of July of the Rooftop Patio @ Whiskey Blue, July 4
Red, White & Blue With A View @ Sun Dial Restaurant Bar & View, July 4
Lightning Bolt @ Eyedrum, July 4
The EARL's 11th Anniversary Kickoff with Gentleman Jesse and The Coathangers @ The EARL, July 8
World Class Rockers with members of Steppenwolf, Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more @ The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, July 9
Man or Astro-man? @ The EARL, July 9 and 10
Boz Scaggs @ The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, July 10
Rooney @ The Loft, July 10
Sleigh Bells @ Vinyl, July 10

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

Each week (or so), our pal Leila at Ticket Alternative sends us an e-mail listing all the brand-new, freshly-announced, hot-off-the-presses Ticket Alternative shows. And each week (or so), we post this e-mail on the blog for y'all's information. Think of it as a sister post of sorts to our semi-regular monthly show calendar postings. Don't forget: You can buy tickets for any of these shows at good old Decatur CD. Enjoy:

Just Announced:
Dean Wareham plays Galaxie 500 @ The EARL, September 16 - new date just added as first date (September 17) is sold out!
Red, White & Blue With A View @ Sun Dial Restaurant Bar, July 4
4th of July on the Rooftop Patio @ Whiskey Blue, July 4
School of Seven Bells @ The EARL, October 18
30A Songwriters Festival @ Scenic Hwy 30A in Florida, January 14 2011 (last year included such acts as Atlanta faves Indigo Girls and Shawn Mullins)

Coming Up:
August Wilson's Jitney @ Alliance Theatre, June 24-27
Micro Wrestling Federation @ North Atlanta Trade Center & Gateway Event Center, June 25 & 26
James Hall & The Futura Bold, The Young Orchids, Ghost of Summer Suns @ Smith's Olde Bar, June 26
America/Christopher Cross @ Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, June 26
Catch 23: Atlanta's Friendliest Comedy Death Match @ The EARL, June 26
Athlete @ Vinyl, June 29
The Fat Boy Chronicles Movie Premiere @ The Plaza Theatre, June 30 - SOLD OUT! After party show at Vinyl!
Please PleaseRock Me @ Smith's Olde Bar, June 30
Islands @ Eyedrum, July 3

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

Each week (or so), our pal Leila at Ticket Alternative sends us an e-mail listing all the brand-new, freshly-announced, hot-off-the-presses Ticket Alternative shows. And each week (or so), we post this e-mail on the blog for y'all's information. Think of it as a sister post of sorts to our semi-regular monthly show calendar postings. Don't forget: You can buy tickets for any of these shows at good old Decatur CD. Enjoy:

Just Announced:
Have A Heart Benefit with Yacht Rock @ The Loft, June 25
4th of July on the Rooftop Patio @ Whiskey Blue, July 4
Red White and Blue with a View @ the Sun Dial, July 4
Dean Wareham plays Galaxie 500 @ The EARL, September 16 (this is an additional date - September 17 is close to selling out)
School of Seven Bells @ The EARL, October 18

Coming Up:
IdOMusic Networking Event @ Smith's Olde Bar, June 17
Hightide Blues @ Smith's Olde Bar, June 17
Thao and Mirah @ The EARL, June 17
Decatur Beach Party @ The Old Courthouse Square, June 18
Futurebirds @ The EARL, June 18
Eddie From Ohio, Gwen Hughes & the Retro Jazz Kats @ Roswell Cultural Arts Center, June 19
Oh, What a Night! @ Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, June 19 ($20 discount when you buy four tickets - Fathers Day Special)
Sage Francis @ The Loft, June 19
Old School Saturday @ Westin Peachtree Plaza, June 19
Modern Skirts @ The EARL, June 19
Health @ 529, June 25

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

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The Sleigh Bells gig at Vinyl on July 10 isn't sold out yet but they're going fast.

Just Announced:
Athens Popfest in Athens (Various Venues), August 10 - with Mission of Burma, Apples in Stereo, The Wedding Present

Coming Up:
Sam Thacker, Nathan Angelo @ Smith's Olde Bar, May 29
Innocent When You Dream: The Music of Tom Waits @ The EARL, May 29
Late Night Jazz Jam with William Green & Gary Harris @ Loews Hotel Atlanta, May 29
The Pimps of Joytime @ Smith's Olde Bar, May 30
April Smith and the Great Picture Show @ The EARL, May 30
Greg Laswell, Jimmy Gnecco (of OURS) @ Vinyl, June 1
Free Energy, Jukebox The Ghost @ Star Bar, June 3
Choices - The Stage Play @ Destiny World Church West, June 4
Skid Row @ Asylum, June 4
Cheap Trick @ Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, June 5

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

Each week (or so), our pal Leila at Ticket Alternative sends us an e-mail listing all the brand-new, freshly-announced, hot-off-the-presses Ticket Alternative shows. And each week (or so), we post this e-mail on the blog for y'all's information. Think of it as a sister post of sorts to our semi-regular monthly show calendar postings. Don't forget: You can buy tickets for any of these shows at good old Decatur CD. Enjoy:

Just Announced:
The 2010 Rock n Roll Monster Bash @ Starlight 6 Drive In Theatre, June 6
Man or Astro-Man? (The EARL's 11th Anniversary) @ The EARL, July 9 & 10
Rooney @ The Loft, July 10
Batusis (with New York Dolls' Sylvain Sylvain and Rocket From the Tombs' Cheetah Chrome) @ The EARL, July 31
Dean Wareham plays Galaxie 500 @ The EARL, September 17

Coming Up:
500 Songs For Kids @ Smith's Olde Bar, going on until May 8
Lies and Legends of Worldly Peeple, GA @ 7 Stages, May 6-9
Shawn Mullins @ The Local, May 8
Hightide Blues, Death on Two Wheels @ Vinyl, May 8
Th' Legendary Shack*Shakers @ The EARL, May 8
Ryan Bingham @ Smith's Olde Bar, May 11 - SOLD OUT
Stardeath and White Dwarfs, All The Saints @ The EARL, May 12
OK Go @ The Loft, May 13
Caribou @ The EARL, May 13
The Verve Pipe @ Smith's Olde Bar, May 14
Fuel @ Gateway Event Center, May 15
Gloria Gaynor, Village People @ Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, May 15

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

Each week (or so), our pal Leila at Ticket Alternative sends us an e-mail listing all the brand-new, freshly-announced, hot-off-the-presses Ticket Alternative shows. And each week (or so), we post this e-mail on the blog for y'all's information. Think of it as a sister post of sorts to our semi-regular monthly show calendar postings. Don't forget: You can buy tickets for any of these shows at good old Decatur CD. Enjoy:

Just Announced:
Fuel @ Gateway Event Center, May 15
Choices The Stage Play @ Destiny World Church West, June 4
The Yonrico Scott Band / Dante Harmon & Company for WRFG Benefit @ Smith's Olde Bar, June 10 - on sale Friday, May 7 at 9 a.m.
Man or Astro-Man? for The EARL's 11th Anniversary @ The EARL, July 9 and 10 - on sale April 30 at 10 a.m.

Coming Up:
500 Songs for Kids @ Smith's Olde Bar, April 29 - May 8
Sean McConnell @ Vinyl, April 29
Beach House @ The EARL, April 29 - SOLD OUT
Half-A-Ween @ Vinyl, April 30 - CANCELED
JUNGOL, It's Elephant's @ The EARL, April 30
August Wilson's Jitney @ Southwest Arts Center, May 2-30 - produced by Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company, shows already selling out
As Tall As Lions @ Vinyl, May 3
Ninja Gun @ The EARL, May 3
Harlem Globetrotters Charity Basketball Game @ University of West Georgia Coliseum, May 4
Jason Castro, of American Idol @ Vinyl, May 4
Cinco De Mayo with Who's Bad @ Andrews Upstairs, May 5
The Album Leaf, Sea Wolf @ The Loft, May 6
Captured! by Robots, Falcon Lords @ The EARL, May 7
Honor Society @ The Loft, May 8
Shawn Mullins @ The Local, May 8
Ryan Bingham @ Smith's Olde Bar, May 11 - SOLD OUT
Stardeath and White Dwarfs @ The EARL, May 12
OK Go @ The Loft, May 13
Caribou @ The EARL, May 13

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

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Just Announced:
Mud Pie Cooking School Classes @ IKEA, April 7
BMI Unsigned Urban Showcase with Drake @ Havana Club, April 20
Old School Saturday (OSS) @ The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, April 24
Steeplechase with Yacht Rock @ East Andrews, April 24
Lies and Legends of Worldly Peeple , GA @ 7 Stages Backstage, May 5 -9
Shawn Mullins @ The Local, May 8
The Verve Pipe @ Smith’s Olde Bar, May 14
Everybody Was In The French Resistance ... Now! @ The EARL, May 17
Oh, What A Night! @ The Fred, June 19
Eddie From Ohio , Gwen Hughes & the Retro Jazz Kats @ Roswell Cultural Arts Center , June 19
World Classic Rockers @ The Fred, July 9
The Rat Pack Is Back @ The Fred, September 24

Coming Up:
The SaNa Band and "Stoop Down Man," Chick Willis @ Davage Auditorium, March 27
The 13th Annual National Black Herstory Awards Banquet @ Loudermilk Center, March 27
Rare Earth, The Association @ Gateway Event Center, March 27
The Hal Shedad @ The Drunken Unicorn, March 27 (A Benefit Show for Gavin Frederick)
Fanfarlo @ The Loft, March 27
King Khan and the Shrines, The Fresh & Onlys @ The EARL, March 28
Le Serpent Rouge, The Indigo Belly Dance @ The EARL
Sleepy Sun @ The EARL, March 29
Please PleaseRock Me @ Smith's Old Bar, March 31
Homegrown Comedy Binge @ Laughing Skull Lounge, March 31
Trances Arc, The Orkids @ Vinyl, April 1
Yacht Rock Revue @ Andrews Upstairs, April 2
Floor @ The EARL, April 3 & 4
Janelle Monae @ Smith's Olde Bar, April 5 & 6
Mud Pie Cooking School Classes @ IKEA, April 7
Mitchell David @ The Loft, April 7

Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows

Each week, our pal Leila at Ticket Alternative sends us an e-mail listing all the brand-new, freshly-announced, hot-off-the-presses Ticket Alternative shows. And each week we post this e-mail on the blog for y'all's information. Think of it as a sister post of sorts to our semi-regular monthly show calendar postings. Don't forget: You can buy tickets for any of these shows at good old Decatur CD. Enjoy:

Just Announced:
Bowling For Soup @ The Loft, February 25
Man... or Astro-Man? @ Whirlyball Atlanta, March 5
Mayer Hawthorne & The Country @ The Loft, March 13
Here We Go Magic @ The EARL, March 15
David Ryan Harris Band @ Smith's Olde Bar, March 18
King Khan and the Shrines @ The EARL, March 27
Mothers Finest @ The Local Concert Venue, April 30

Coming Up:
We Care 2010: A Benefit for Haiti @ Smith's Olde Bar, February 1
Dexter Romweber Duo @ Caledonia Lounge, February 2
Jonathan Tyler & Northern Lights @ Vinyl, February 3
Dex Romweber Duo. Exene Cervenka @ Star Bar, February 3
Sonia Leigh @ Smith's Olde Bar, February 5
Yacht Rock @ Andrews Upstairs, February 5
Girls @ The EARL, February 5 - SOLD OUT
Jonathan Richman, Tommy Larkins on the drums @ Star Bar, February 5
The Whiskey Gentry @ Smith's Olde Bar, February 6
Nneka @ Vinyl, February 9
The Constellations @ 529, February 10
Sondre Lerche @ The EARL, February 11