8 Shows In 8 Days
The 2007 concert season has begun and we’re gonna help you rock it out right. Atlanta averages at least one great show every night, and here’s the proof:
Saturday, February 17th
From Exile, Ground Xero, Draped In Sorrow – The Masquerade ($6)
In the shadow of Mastodon, the Atlanta metal scene is bubbling up and From Exile is in the thick of it. After dropping their stellar debut album, Crushing Reality, and playing some killer shows in 2006, a new era is about to begin. This Saturday will be the first show with a new bassist and a new vocalist. Sources also say that this show will feature a new interactive, visual experience. It’s an exciting time for a band on the brink and you should check it out.
Sunday, February 18th
Moorish Idols, Remote Islands – ISP Space (Donations)
This show embodies all that is good about the Atlanta independent music scene. Industrial Strength Productions is conglomerate of local bands, promoters, artists, etc networking together that have a multi-faceted space next to The Earl. Bands we like such as Parade and Slow Motion Crash are involved, and Sunday night another band we are big fans of, Moorish Idols, will be performing at the space. Support you local scene!
Monday, February 19th
Dick Dale – The Earl ($18)
I’ve been listening to a lot of surfer rock lately and Dick Dale is the Elvis of surf. An amazing songwriter and guitarist who is a true legend. His Miserlou is an essential part of one of my all-time favourite movies and I can’t wait to hear it.
Tuesday, February 20th
Akron/Family, Untied States – The Earl ($10)
I’m just learning about these guys and I like them. Experimental folk rockers from New York are always a good choice. Plus, opening for these guys is one of my favourite ATL bands, Untied States. This is gonna be a hot show.
Wednesday, February 21st
The Blue Hour, Soular, Epocha – The Earl ($7)
I’m a fan of Tracy Clark and this might be the best band she’s been in yet. If you have any doubts, they are on Goodnight Records which include kickass bands like the Orphins, The Close, and The Press. Also on the bill, Albuquerque, New Mexico’s Soular.
Thursday, February 22nd
Darkstar Orchestra – Variety Playhouse ($20)
The Grateful Dead are one of my all-time favourite bands and I was too young to see Jerry. I’ll never get to have that awesome experience, but i have to say that seeing Darkstar Orchestra is pretty nice. I’d rather go see these guys right now than Bob and Phil. They do do a brilliant job at replicating the Dead and really this is the only cover band in the world that I will give true props. If you’re a serious ‘head, you can try to guess the date of the show these guys are reproducing.
Saturday, February 24th
Of Montreal – Variety Playhouse ($14)
I’m still listening to Hissing Fauna, Are you The Destroyer? like crazy. The best album to come out this year so far, Athens represent! As long as these guys have been around here, I’ve yet to see them and am very excited to catch a show ( I’m going to see them in Asheville, though).
Saturday, February 24th
Mastodon – Center Stage ($18)
Mastodon will be closing out their US tour here in the ATL, and you can bet this homecoming is going to be an epic. Blood Mountain is blowing up and suddenly Mastodon is maybe the most important band in Atlanta for the moment (although the Deerhunter craze is just beginning). A great way to round out a week of shows. See you there!
- Posted by Davy Minor on February 15, 2007 at 12:10 pm
