Monthly Archives: February 2010

March Madness Music Preview (part two)

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Rube Ambler

It’s the time of year for basketball mayhem and new music. Here’s some more of what’s around the corner as far as music (you’re going to have to fill out your own bracket) Free Energy from their debut LP of … Continue reading →

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Author Appearance: Tonight Elyssa East at Eyedrum

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Rube Ambler

Elyssa East, a native of Marietta now residing in the city of a million trees, will discuss and sign copies of her new book Dogtown: Death and Enchantment in a New England Ghost Town. The book examines a grisly murder … Continue reading →

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Tonight: Jer Coons at Smith’s Olde Bar

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Rube Ambler

Jer Coons dropped into our in box this week (that has been happening with increasing frequency lately) and we listened to it almost right away (which regrettably happens with less frequency). We started with the track below, “Girl in My … Continue reading →

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Dear Dan (a book review of sorts)

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Rube Ambler

Dear John Dan, It’s been a while since we first got together. A lot has changed since then. You’ve changed, but so have I. Some might say we’ve grown, but I don’t know if we’ve done that together. I admit … Continue reading →

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March Madness Music Preview

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Rube Ambler

Yes it’s that time of year. March releases will soon be upon us. We plan on a slew of reviews covering all kinds of styles from debut artists to established veterans. Until that happens though, we wanted to share the … Continue reading →

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Tonight: Dave Alvin at Eddie’s Attic

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Rube Ambler

In a quote that seems inspired by a line from the original Blues Brothers film, Dave Alvin will tell you that he plays both kinds of folk music: soft and loud. It’s been enough to get him Grammy nods and … Continue reading →

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Ha Ha Tonka, March 5 at Star Bar (CANCELLED – New Date)

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Rube Ambler

UPDATE: In a turn of events good for the band and only somewhat less good for us, Ha Ha Tonka has been picked up to support the national tour of Murder by Death. They will still make it to Atlanta … Continue reading →

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March Atlanta Book Clubs

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Rube Ambler

By Yankee Rose Last night launched the inaugural meeting of the A-List Literates at Eddie’s Attic! We had a great time – beers and books were had by all. Next month, we will be celebrating the Ides of March with … Continue reading →

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New Video from The Constellations

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Rube Ambler

Atlanta’s own variety of southern hybrid, The Constellations, will finally take bloom this spring with their debut full length on Virgin US.   In the meantime, they are on the road working hard to spread their reputation like kudzu.  With … Continue reading →

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Old Sounds, New Music: Sharon Jones and Jimi Hendrix

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Rube Ambler

Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings are unabashedly old school and they do it exceptionally well. It’s soul with horns and tempo and hurt and sometimes a little humor too. If you haven’t heard them before check out their great … Continue reading →

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