Monthly Archives: May 2009

Today the Moon, Tommorow the Sun

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun are back in town after their mini-tour with Club Awesome. They will be at the Starbar tonight with Sealions. Check out Week of Origins for a video taste of TTMTTS.

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Week of Origins (Dead Confederate)

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Atlanta’s A-List: The Origin I think the most recent X-Men movie was about origins. Of course, we would know that if we went to the movies around here but that’s something that doesn’t happen very often at Atlanta’s A-List. That … Continue reading →

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Decatur Arts Fest – Music

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Rube Ambler

This weekend’s Decatur Arts Festival is not all about the graphic arts. There will be a literary arts forum tonight (Friday) at the Old Courthouse and dance exhibitions each night. Of course, there will a little music too. If the … Continue reading →

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Hightide Blues & Zac Brown Band

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Every week Atlanta’s A-List misses at least one or two with our weekly editorial/update. As we are leaning more on cyberspace (remember that phrase?) to spread the word, we’re starting to post stuff only on the blog. In case you … Continue reading →

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Week of Art (The Bridges)

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Art Centric We’re heading into Memorial Day weekend and there are a surprising number of quality events going on this week. Before we get there let’s take a break for art. Not art punkers Art Brut whose new record Art … Continue reading →

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Book Review: All The Broken Pieces by Ann E. Burg

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Rube Ambler

It was just sitting there on the table. In the hall in that undefined place sort of between the checkout area and the children’s section of the library. The tattered baseball that dominated the cover of this small book caught … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Metric – Fantasies & Neko Case – Middle Cyclone

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Somebody recently suggested to me that lawyers are like Canadians – they are everywhere, you just don’t know it. We suppose the converse holds true as well. As the Canadian national pastime is in the second round of its playoff … Continue reading →

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Week of Favorites (Wood Brothers)

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Bet the Favorites It’s no secret that Atlanta’s A-List isn’t just about what we like or what we think is cool. No, we have our integrity. There is no greater evidence of that than our unabashed, unflinching, and unreserved favoritism … Continue reading →

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500 Songs for Kids – The Final Night 2009

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Rube Ambler

I have been calling it the grand finale and in many ways it is. The A-List has been there for only half of this 10 day marathon. We have no idea how the heart and soul behind 500 Songs for … Continue reading →

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500 Songs for Kids – May 8 Bands 2009

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Only 100 songs to go. It’s the grand finale weekend. Lots of great bands. Lots of great people. Get there early, stay late. Donate. Shawn Mullins, Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, Telegram, Tim Brantley, Vanessa Olivarez, Justin Kerenyi, Amy Lashley, Bambara, … Continue reading →

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