Monthly Archives: July 2009

Vic Chesnutt, Nov. 1 at The Earl

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Vic Chesnutt defies description. Heck, he defies everything. His life has been devoted to making music and he has made more than one world-famous and world-renowned artist stop to listen and collaborate. He will be traveling from his outpost in … Continue reading →

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Torche Tonight at the Earl

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Rube Ambler

If you are into real metal, then you need to head to The Earl tonight for Torche. For our dime, these Florida rockers are making some of the best heavy music out there right now. They do not trade melody … Continue reading →

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Scandalous Book Club Sept 13 – Lolita

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Bound to Be Read Books in East Atlanta is hosting another Scandalous Book Club on September 13. This time the book is Vladimir Nabokov’s often banned and always controversial tale of intergenerational desire – Lolita. Few authors make their way … Continue reading →

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Billy Joe Shaver at Eddie’s Attic

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Legendary honky-tonk singer/songwriter/outlaw Billy Joe Shaver visits Eddie’s Attic on Thursday, August 6. If you’ve ever spent more than three minutes listening to Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson or Merle Haggard, then you need to know about Billy Joe Shaver. Billy … Continue reading →

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A Cappella All Night

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Monday, August 3rd, A Cappella Books will be open all night (we don’t know exactly what that means, but at least we looked for the fine print this time). We do know that at the least they will be open … Continue reading →

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Week of Vacation (The Bridges)

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Even if we didn’t earn it… We need a week off – even if you don’t – and we’re taking it this week. No rant. Don’t think the site will be down though. We have all kinds of A-List Advance … Continue reading →

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De La Soul, August 7 at the Masquerade

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Hip Hop is not our first inclination here at Atlanta’s A-List, but we do have an appreciation for the classics. De La Soul is playing together again and will be at the Masquerade on Friday, August 7. We love the … Continue reading →

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Record Review: The Dead Weather – Horehound

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Jack White’s latest project is The Dead Weather. In this version of Mr. White’s band, he plays the drummer. It isn’t 10 seconds into the first track and he has put his indelible mark on this band – it’s the … Continue reading →

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Pat Conroy Aug. 19 at the Carter Center

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Rube Ambler

If there is a trinity of great writers from South Carolina, Pat Conroy certainly must be among them. Lords of Discipline and Prince of Tides may be best known by their movies adaptations but they stand out as novels first. … Continue reading →

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Week of Advances (Death on Two Wheels)

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Rube Ambler

The Up Front That’s a television term (in case you didn’t know). It’s what they call it when the networks preview their up-coming season. Used to be a pretty big event back when the networks ruled the airwaves. Now everybody … Continue reading →

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