Bun B, Orgone & DJ Ayres (of The Rub) Tonight at The Loft

Tuesday August 19th, 2008 Special Rare Performance from UGK's own Bun B Bun B will be performing with live band Orgone DJ Ayres of The Rub @ The L...

New Venue: East Atlanta Icehouse

This is super exciting for me (and probably other old-school Atlanta residents)... someone has finally moved into the old Echo Lounge (RIP). Intro...

Free Nelly Concert at Tabernacle - Tuesday, August 19

Get crunk. Nelly's playing a FREE show at the Tabernacle tomorrow night, sponsored by Samsung and AT&T;, as part of their Summer Krush concert seri...

Methane Studios 10 Year Anniversary at Alcove Gallery

Above is a representative sampling of Methane Studios whose entire catalog will be unveiled August 23 from 7pm - 12am at Alcove Gallery, located at...

This Weekend in Atlanta: August 15-17

** Deerhunter @ Vacation Gallery & Boutique Free Show @ 7PM Friday, August 15 674A N. Highland Ave (next to SanFran Coffee) ** Rodrigo Y Gabrie...

Rodrigo y Gabriela at the Tabernacle - Friday, August 15

I've been waiting to see Rodrigo y Gabriela since last fall. The duo was scheduled to perform at The Echo Project, but had to cancel last minute d...

Hellride Rebellion at Starlight Six Drive-In Tonight

Free screening of Quentin Tarantino's "Hell Ride" at the Starlight Six tonight! Movie starts at 9:30pm. Bands include The Hot Rods, Thee Crucials...

This Just In: Readers of DriveaFasterCar.com do not like Cuil.com

The readers have spoken. I merely posed the question: "Will CUIL.com take over the internet?" I was ready to give the new guy a chance - but NOOOO,...

Rodrigo y Gabriela at the Tabernacle - Friday, August 15

I've been waiting to see Rodrigo y Gabriela since last fall. The duo was scheduled to perform at The Echo Project, but had to cancel last minute d...

Taste of East Atlanta & The FN’ Rooftop Social Tonight

A lot of good stuff going down in Atlanta tonight: Taste of East Atlanta in East Atlanta Village (EAV) $1 buys you one taste from any food estab...

Paul Westerberg “49:00? For 49 Cents

I think I was channeling this over the weekend when I stopped into Grimey's in Nashville and picked up a couple old 'Mats and solo records of Paul ...

Concerts In Atlanta This Week

It's a pretty slow weak for concerts in the city this week but don't miss the few gems. Here are a handful I thought you might be interested in hi...

Calexico “Carried To Dust” and Headed To Europe

On September 9, Quarterstick Records will be releasing a new album from Calexico, "Carried To Dust." The album features Calexico co-founders Joe...

Hellride Rebellion at Starlight Six Drive-In Tonight

Free screening of Quentin Tarantino's "Hell Ride" at the Starlight Six tonight! Movie starts at 9:30pm. Bands include The Hot Rods, Thee Crucials...

This Just In: Readers of DriveaFasterCar.com do not like Cuil.com

The readers have spoken. I merely posed the question: "Will CUIL.com take over the internet?" I was ready to give the new guy a chance - but NOOOO,...

Will Cuil Take Over The Internets?

In case you're not a total geek like myself, you may not know about this - Cuil (pronounced COOL) is looking to take over your search engines. ...

Cold War Kids - Something Is Not Right With Me

This new Cold War Kids track isn't at "current" as the KOL track I posted a couple hours ago, but it's got me equally excited. Another reason to be...

Kings of Leon - Crawl

What up internets! I haven't written in a while - but I have been going to shows, excited about some cool up-and-coming local bands, and recently m...

Sweet Tea yART Sale

Sweet Tea yART Sale Arts, Crafts, Sweet Tea Bar and more. Sunday, July 27th (1p – 6p) 1113 Colquitt Ave (behind Sweet Lime in L5P) That's right, i...

Monday Night Special: Chainestereo

Their first album was great so when I saw the one at Criminal Records a few weeks back, I picked it up. Here's a track from some young local rocke...

Will Cuil Take Over The Internets?

In case you're not a total geek like myself, you may not know about this - Cuil (pronounced COOL) is looking to take over your search engines. ...

Cold War Kids - Something Is Not Right With Me

This new Cold War Kids track isn't at "current" as the KOL track I posted a couple hours ago, but it's got me equally excited. Another reason to be...

Kings of Leon - Crawl

What up internets! I haven't written in a while - but I have been going to shows, excited about some cool up-and-coming local bands, and recently m...

Sweet Tea yART Sale

Sweet Tea yART Sale Arts, Crafts, Sweet Tea Bar and more. Sunday, July 27th (1p ??? 6p) 1113 Colquitt Ave (behind Sweet Lime in L5P) That's right,...

Paul Westerberg “49:00? For 49 Cents

I think I was channeling this over the weekend when I stopped into Grimey's in Nashville and picked up a couple old 'Mats and solo records of Paul ...

Concerts In Atlanta This Week

It's a pretty slow weak for concerts in the city this week but don't miss the few gems. Here are a handful I thought you might be interested in hi...

Calexico “Carried To Dust” and Headed To Europe

On September 9, Quarterstick Records will be releasing a new album from Calexico, "Carried To Dust." The album features Calexico co-founders Joe...

Taste of East Atlanta & The FN’ Rooftop Social Tonight

A lot of good stuff going down in Atlanta tonight: Taste of East Atlanta in East Atlanta Village (EAV) $1 buys you one taste from any food estab...

Art, Beats + Lyrics Friday at The Foundry

Art, Beats + Lyrics highlights urban art at The Foundry @ Puritan Mills Art, Beats + Lyrics explores seven themes in hip-hop and highlights urban...

Weezer’s Cutting Back To Pork and Beans

It's good to go back to the classics every now and then. Like Pork and Beans. And Weezer. For more, check out their upcoming record, the self...

Rock And Roll Monster Bash This Sunday June 1st!

,/p> Come out this Sunday, June 1st for the 2008 Rock and Roll Monster Bash at the Starlight Drive-In! With two Monster Movie Classics: Godzilla ...

Gavin Rossdale CD Release Party at Hard Rock Cafe on Tue 6/3!

On Tuesday, June 3rd at 8:00PM, the Atlanta Hard Rock Cafe is hosting a CD??release party??for Gavin Rossdale???s??new solo CD, Wanderlust.?? This ...

Toronto’s Electro-Pop Duo Woodhands Coming Stateside

Woodhands is an electro-pop duo with a relentlessly energetic live-show and a total disdain for anything but balls-to-the-wall, dirty, sexy dance p...

35th Anniversary Delta Classic Chastain Summer Concert Series

Thanks to my day job, this is where I'll be spending a large chunk of my summer. No seat is a bad seat at the amphitheater - but dress comfy - it g...

Only A Few Hours Left To Download Slipknot’s New Song

The new Slipknot track, "All Hope Is Gone," is up for a free download for the next 10 hours or??less, so if you're a fan then you'll want to link t...

Emmylou Harris at Classic Chastain - Tomorrow!

In case you're wondering - What country music legend is in town this weekend? Well check this out! The beautiful Emmylou Harris is performing at...

You’re Covered with Monday Covers

Here is a nice way to end the day of my very least favorite day of the week. One of my favorite brit rockers, The Kooks, covering my second favorit...

Colour Revolt Tonight At Vinyl

For those of you not making the hike up to 'Roo this weekend in bumblef*ck Tennessee, you can check out Colour Revolt tonight at Vinyl. AND JUST B...

Emmylou Harris at Classic Chastain - Tomorrow!

In case you're wondering - What country music legend is in town this weekend? Well check this out! The beautiful Emmylou Harris is performing at...

Only A Few Hours Left To Download Slipknot’s New Song

The new Slipknot track, "All Hope Is Gone," is up for a free download for the next 10 hours or less, so if you're a fan then you'll want to link to...

Colour Revolt Tonight At Vinyl

For those of you not making the hike up to 'Roo this weekend in bumblef*ck Tennessee, you can check out Colour Revolt tonight at Vinyl. AND JUST B...

You’re Covered with Monday Covers

Here is a nice way to end the day of my very least favorite day of the week. One of my favorite brit rockers, The Kooks, covering my second favorit...

35th Anniversary Delta Classic Chastain Summer Concert Series

Thanks to my day job, this is where I'll be spending a large chunk of my summer. No seat is a bad seat at the amphitheater - but dress comfy - it g...

Toronto’s Electro-Pop Duo Woodhands Coming Stateside

Woodhands is an electro-pop duo with a relentlessly energetic live-show and a total disdain for anything but balls-to-the-wall, dirty, sexy dance p...

Gavin Rossdale CD Release Party at Hard Rock Cafe on Tue 6/3!

On Tuesday, June 3rd at 8:00PM, the Atlanta Hard Rock Cafe is hosting a CD release party for Gavin Rossdale’s new solo CD, Wanderlust.  This event ...

The Grand Scrobbling Order - Day 7

Day 7 of listening to my entire CD collection... 47. Miles Davis - Kind of Blue I can't say anything about this album that hasn't already said....

Fringe Factory Tonight At Highland Inn Ballroom

My buddy Schuler is behind the bar tonight. Tip him well! Saturday, May 31st 9pm, 21 and over $5 at the door Highland Inn Ballroom 644 North Hi...

Rock And Roll Monster Bash This Sunday June 1st!

,/p> Come out this Sunday, June 1st for the 2008 Rock and Roll Monster Bash at the Starlight Drive-In! With two Monster Movie Classics: Godzilla ...

Weezer’s Cutting Back To Pork and Beans

It's good to go back to the classics every now and then. Like Pork and Beans. And Weezer. For more, check out their upcoming record, the self...

Big Trouble In Little 5 Points - Tonight at the Star Bar

It's that time of the month again! I'm super stoked about tonight's Big Trouble In Little Five Points lineup and you should be too! Missy Gossi...

Giveaway: Tickets to The Hives at Center Stage Tonight

Swedish rockers, The Hives, are playing tonight at Center Stage (with Jack Oblivion) and Drive A Faster Car is giving away tickets! To win a pair ...

Pay What You Want For Paste Magazine!

During Record Store Day, I picked up a free issue of Paste Magazine but haven't looked at it until now.  So I was surprised to see that they had a ...

Coldplay - Violet Hill

Here ya go kiddies! Coldplay's most recent release [mp3] - Violet Hill The track is off of the bands upcoming "Viva La Vida or Death and All H...

Atlanta Reppin’ On Marta Once Again

Remember kids. Ignorance breeds ignorance.Share This

Robyn Listening Party At Mary’s This Friday, April 25

You remember Robyn, right? She had that song, "Show Me Love" back in the 90's.  Well, she's back with a new self titled CD that will be available ...

The East Atlanta Icehouse Cometh

While glancing through the new Creative Loafing, I happened across this help wanted ad: "New music venue, East Atlanta Ice-House, currently hiring...

Summertime (Multiplex) Blues

Recently read through my copy of Entertainment Weekly's Summer Movie Preview.  So in the spirit of healthy debate, I figured I would post my though...

Weekend Wrap Up

Photo by Scott Beale / Laughing Squid I've been up in Boston for the past few days for ROFLcon. Pre-Conference Drinkup Photos [via Laughing Squid]...

Cooper Sanchez at Function in Decatur - Hand Job at the Five Spot - 05/02/2008

If you've ever been to 97 Estoria you've seen Cooper Sanchez's artwork, you know the big piece of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, I so want it....

Justice “Stress” Video Leaked

The Justice "Stress" video was leaked today. Check it out. Ultraviolent warning. Share This

Win Tickets To See Santana

That's right DaFC reader. YOU could win a pair of tickets to see Santana performing live this Saturday night (4/26) at Chastain Park Amphitheatre! ...

Sign Up For The Atlanta Rollergirls Talent Show

The Atlanta Rollergirls all-star team, the Dirty South Derby Girls are hosting a Talent Show benefit at The Earl on May 3rd at 5pm to help them get...

Justice “Stress” Video Leaked

The Justice "Stress" video was leaked today. Check it out. Ultraviolent warning. Share This

Cooper Sanchez at Function in Decatur - Hand Job at the Five Spot - 05/02/2008

If you've ever been to 97 Estoria you've seen Cooper Sanchez's artwork, you know the big piece of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, I so want it....

Weekend Wrap Up

Photo by Scott Beale / Laughing Squid I've been up in Boston for the past few days for ROFLcon. Pre-Conference Drinkup Photos [via Laughing Squid]...

The East Atlanta Icehouse Cometh

While glancing through the new Creative Loafing, I happened across this help wanted ad: "New music venue, East Atlanta Ice-House, currently hiring...

Summertime (Multiplex) Blues

Recently read through my copy of Entertainment Weekly's Summer Movie Preview.?? So in the spirit of healthy debate, I figured I would post my thoug...

Sign Up For The Atlanta Rollergirls Talent Show

The Atlanta Rollergirls all-star team, the Dirty South Derby Girls are hosting a Talent Show benefit at The Earl on May 3rd at 5pm to help them get...

Robyn Listening Party At Mary’s This Friday, April 25

You remember Robyn, right? She had that song, "Show Me Love" back in the 90's.?? Well, she's back with a new self titled??CD that will be availabl...

The Avett Brothers in Atlanta - Saturday 04/19/08

I saw the The Avett Brothers for the first time last fall at the The Echo Project and haven't stopped listening to their most recent release, Emoti...

Win Tickets To See Santana

That's right DaFC reader. YOU could win a pair of tickets to see Santana performing live this Saturday night (4/26) at Chastain Park Amphitheatre! ...

Taxes Due Today (Or May 15)

I can just hear you rejoicing. The refund is usually worth the pain of it. Promise. I finally bit the bullet and filed mine online this morning....

Delta Classic Chastain Summer Concert Series Adds More Performers

I decided to chop the release down. The lineup is all you really need to know! I don't know about anybody else, but I'm very excited to see the T...

Wine Enthusiast’s Toast Of The Town Tonight

Wine Enthusiast Magazine will host its Toast of the Town, a spectacular evening of wine and food pairings, at Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium tonight, T...

Woyzeck Atlanta’s Performance Installation Begins Tonight

Woyzeck Atlanta moves across town to a huge, open warehouse space - the b complex (1272 Murphy Avenue, Atlanta) for it's final performances. See th...

SoCo Music Experience In Centennial Park May 17th

Elliott got my hopes up that Queens of the Stone Age was playing though research is telling me this is incorrect.... Supersuckers, Against Me, Ry...

Decatur Social Club Opens House

If you find yourself heading out towards Decatur in the near future, Preston Jeffares' Decatur Social Club is free for the next three Friday nights...

Celebrate Record Store Day!

Everyone's been hearing the news about the sad state of affairs in the music industry.?? Well, your local "mom & pop" indie store is tired of all t...

Kate Moss Commercial And Other Gems

Monday quickies: - Fashionista has the Kate Moss commercial for Agent Provocateur. < insert crush > - Vintage Yahoo - Dumpster diving poetry in ...

BOGO Tickets For Robert Cray Band - Tonight At Center Stage

I love a good deal and can hardly resist them.?? And sometimes, I even like to share them.?? So I got an email offer for two for one tickets to see...

B*tch You Ride The Marta Bus

Friday video fun... I'm ROFL. Share This

James Hall at the Star Bar - Saturday, March 29

Don't miss James Hall with special guests Run Run Run and Program the Dead at the Star Bar tonight! [MP3] James Hall - Room to Room Share This

Missy Gossip and the Secret Keepers at Smiths Olde Bar - April 3, 2008

It looks like Atlanta band, Missy Gossip and the Secret Keepers, have been busy booking some great shows since I first posted about them February! ...

John Malkovich on Super Deluxe is Super Disturbing

It's funny, but I still have the heebie jeebies. Check out SuperDeluxe.com for more! Share This

Too Much Fun Club at El Bar

Too Much Fun Club is throwing down tonight at El Bar presented by Done To Death, STANDARD & Sloppy Seconds. El Bar 939 Ponce De Leon Ave Atlanta...

R.E.M. On Colbert Tonight, Michael Stipe On The Daily Show Now

R.E.M. On Colbert Tonight, Michael Stipe On The Daily Show Now [from Comedy Central Insider] (And thanks to Warner Brothers, who I still haven't r...

New MySpace Music Joint Venture With Major Labels

Confirmed: MySpace To Launch New Music Joint Venture With Big Labels [from TechCrunch]Share This

Sony BMG Accused of Software Piracy

Sony BMG accused of software piracy [Story from Paste Magazine] Readers: I'm going to be out of commission for the next week due to a death in the...

Atlanta BeltLine’s Next Quarterly Briefing Is April 17th

Once every three months, the BeltLine Team hosts a city-wide meeting to provide an overview and update of Beltline activities. Their next briefing...

Superawesome Supernatural Superserious

You wouldn't know it because I'm kind of the worst R.E.M. fan ever. Especially out of the populus of Atlanta fans AND as a music blogger. So I'm ...

Atlanta BeltLine’s Next Quarterly Briefing Is April 17th

Once every three months, the BeltLine Team hosts a city-wide meeting to provide an overview and update of Beltline activities. Their next briefing...

James Hall at the Star Bar - Saturday, March 29

Don't miss James Hall with special guests Run Run Run and Program the Dead at the Star Bar tonight! [MP3] James Hall - Room to Room Share This

Swamp Ape at East Lake Players Club - Saturday, March 22

Gosh I'm hungover. Come out to the East Atlanta Players Club tomorrow night for a FREE show with one of my favorite bands - Swamp Ape and special ...

B*tch You Ride The Marta Bus

Friday video fun... I'm ROFL. Share This

Weekend Warning: 75/85 Connector Construction Extraordinaire (For The Next 8 Months!)

If you don't have the time to read this whole post, the takeaway is: Don't take 75/85 through the city for the next year. In fact, don't drive t...

Jon Stewart on Obama’s Race Speech

"A prominent American politician spoke about race as though we were adults!" The Daily Show's positive take on Barack Obama's speech on race in Ph...

Upcoming Shows in Atlanta: Explosions in the Sky, Dead Confederate, The Avett Brothers, Langhorne Slim

My permanent New Year's resolutions are always to be a little more organized, plan things, go to more shows. Its almost April and I've gone to plen...

The Grand Scrobbling Order - Day 5

Day 5 of listening to my entire CD collection... 31. Indian Quintet - Raga Ragini CD featuring four instrumentalists and instruments (shehnai, ...

Michael Stipe of R.E.M.’s Press Announcement

I'm ROFL. Everybody flirts? R.E.M.'s new record Accelerate is out this Tuesday, April 1! Pre-order Accelerate or Accelerate CD/DVD!Share This

The Raconteurs - Consolers of The Lonely

The Raconteurs got a little sneaky and decided to say "f*ck it" to any pre-press reviews of their newest full-length, Consolers of the Lonely, avai...

Classic Chastain 2008 Schedule

Here's the 2008 concert schedule straight from Classic Chastain's site (dates are listed AFTER the artist description): Frankie Valli Chastain Amp...

The Grand Scrobbling Order - Day 6

Day 6 of listening to my entire CD collection... 38-39. Talking Heads - The Name of This Band is Talking Heads Two CD set of live material rang...

Want To Be An Atlanta Rollergirl?

Many people have asked about becoming a rollergirl... - Currently, the Atlanta Rollergirls do not recruit year-round. - They hold workshops in the...

Upcoming Shows in Atlanta: Explosions in the Sky, Dead Confederate, The Avett Brothers, Langhorne Slim

My permanent New Year's resolutions are always to be a little more organized, plan things, go to more shows. Its almost April and I've gone to plen...

Weekend Warning: 75/85 Connector Construction Extraordinaire (For The Next 8 Months!)

If you don't have the time to read this whole post, the takeaway is: Don't take 75/85 through the city for the next year. In fact, don't drive t...

The Raconteurs - Consolers of The Lonely

The Raconteurs got a little sneaky and decided to say "f*ck it" to any pre-press reviews of their newest full-length, Consolers of the Lonely, avai...

The Grand Scrobbling Order - Day 6

Day 6 of listening to my entire CD collection... 38-39. Talking Heads - The Name of This Band is Talking Heads Two CD set of live material rang...

Want To Be An Atlanta Rollergirl?

Many people have asked about becoming a rollergirl... - Currently, the Atlanta Rollergirls do not recruit year-round. - They hold workshops in the...

Jon Stewart on Obama’s Race Speech

"A prominent American politician spoke about race as though we were adults!" The Daily Show's positive take on Barack Obama's speech on race in Ph...

The Grand Scrobbling Order - Day 5

Day 5 of listening to my entire CD collection... 31. Indian Quintet - Raga Ragini CD featuring four instrumentalists and instruments (shehnai, ...

A3C Adds Three 6 Mafia, Releases Extra 3-Day Passes & Is Now 16+

EXTRA 3-DAY PASSES RELEASED: Get Them Now Before They're Gone! We've got good news and bad news. We'll give you the bad news first: tickets to the...

Atlanta Tornado Blew Out Tabernacle Windows

Heartbreaking (among the rest): The gorgeous old stained glass windows at The Tabernacle were blown out by the Atlanta tornado this past weekend. ...

The Professor Brothers - JFK

A friend of mine down the hall has a "What Would A Zombie Do" board on the door to his office. I feel like a zombie today. It's just one of those...

Big Trouble In Little 5 Points - March 20 - the Star Bar

You can call this a self-promotional entry. It's O.K, I wouldn't approve the lineup if I didn't think it was great. The monthly free shows that t...

Bon Iver Robbed In Austin

From CMJ: Justin Vernon, the man behind Bon Iver, was robbed Thursday afternoon at the Parish Room in Austin, Texas during NPR's "Music For The Ri...

The Grand Scrobbling Order - Day 3

9-12. Grateful Dead - The Closing of Winterland (4 CDs) There's going to be a lot of Grateful Dead on this list. Mostly live albums though, I thin...

MOG Interviewer Perry Farrell Meets Lou Reed

MOG (whom loves Drive A Faster Car and whom we love long time) were down at SXSW this past week and scored an exclusive interview of Lou Reed, this...

The Grand Scrobbling Order - Day 4

Day 4 of listening to my entire CD collection... 19. Coldplay - Brothers & Sisters Three song EP that came out a year before Parachutes. It's n...

The Gutter Twins Tonight at The Roxy

The Gutter Twins, Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs/Twilight Singers) and Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees), are hitting The Roxy tonight in support of their r...

Swamp Ape at East Lake Players Club - Saturday, March 22

Gosh I'm hungover. Come out to the East Atlanta Players Club tomorrow night for a FREE show with one of my favorite bands - Swamp Ape and special ...

The Professor Brothers - JFK

A friend of mine down the hall has a "What Would A Zombie Do" board on the door to his office. I feel like a zombie today. It's just one of those...

Atlanta Tornado Blew Out Tabernacle Windows

Heartbreaking (among the rest): The gorgeous old stained glass windows at The Tabernacle were blown out by the Atlanta tornado this past weekend. ...

Big Trouble In Little 5 Points - March 20 - the Star Bar

You can call this a self-promotional entry. It's O.K, I wouldn't approve the lineup if I didn't think it was great. The monthly free shows that t...

A3C Adds Three 6 Mafia, Releases Extra 3-Day Passes & Is Now 16+

EXTRA 3-DAY PASSES RELEASED: Get Them Now Before They're Gone! We've got good news and bad news. We'll give you the bad news first: tickets to the...

The Grand Scrobbling Order - Day 3

9-12. Grateful Dead - The Closing of Winterland (4 CDs) There's going to be a lot of Grateful Dead on this list. Mostly live albums though, I thin...

MOG Interviewer Perry Farrell Meets Lou Reed

MOG (whom loves Drive A Faster Car and whom we love long time) were down at SXSW this past week and scored an exclusive interview of Lou Reed, this...

Bon Iver Robbed In Austin

From CMJ: Justin Vernon, the man behind Bon Iver, was robbed Thursday afternoon at the Parish Room in Austin, Texas during NPR's "Music For The Ri...

SXSW 2008 - Rob’s House, Douchemaster & Die Slauterhaus Records Showcase

I'm heading down to Austin tomorrow for this year's SXSW Music Conference. I can't even begin to tell you about all the showcases and parties I'm ...

KEXP broadcasting live from SXSW at KLRU

From KEXP (wish I had seen this earlier!)... KEXP returns, for our 3rd year, to the KLRU Studios, home of the legendary Austin City Limits telev...

I Love Movies

A Friday slacking off video suggestion: Best Week Ever personality, Doug Benson, host of Master P Theater and marijuana enthusiast is now on Super...

False Magazine

I forgot to mention this earlier, but False Magazine's spring issue was released last week. You can pick it up for free at the usual art/coffee/bo...

SXSW 2008 - If I Were Going, This is Who I’d be Seeing

I've only been to SXSW once. I saw some pretty cool shows, drank tons of Lone Star beer and margaritas. Ate BBQ, stole beer from a convenience stor...

The Face Hair Face Off at MINT Gallery

I really think the flyer says it all... The Face Hair Face Off at MINT Gallery is this Saturday, March 8. The Click Clique with be on hand taki...

Atlanta Rollergirls - First Game of 2008 Sold Out

TOO SLOW! Etix.com, Criminal Records, Skate Escape and Le Petit Morte are completely sold out of tickets. There will not be tickets for sale at ...

The Grand Scrobbling Order - Day 2

The Grand Scrobbling Order - Day 1

Editor Note: Drive A Faster Car has lots of internet buddies. My internet buddy Joel here began a really great (and daunting) project over on Last...

Mark Lanegan + Greg Dulli = The Gutter Twins

My most anticipated release this week is "Saturnalia" from The Gutter Twins out today on Sub Pop! It indeed sounds like a bed of hot thistle. Thi...

Cafe Physique - FitCamp

In an effort to get in shape I joined a 3-day-a-week exercise 'boot camp' class, called FitCamp, which is set up through the Atlanta based fitness ...

Red Bull Illume at Centennial Olympic Park Tonight

After touring the West Coast, Red Bull Illume -- a first-of-its-kind international action and adventure sports photography exhibition -- is making ...

Stuff White People Like

I wish I would have come up with this. Stuff White People Like Just for the record, I like McDonalds - and I always will - Even if my white girl...

Man Creates Vigilante Robot To Battle Drug Dealers

Atlanta bar owner Rufus Terrill has built an armor plated remote control robot to video tape and chase away drug dealers and other unsavory charact...

Atlanta Rollergirls - First Game of 2008 Sold Out

TOO SLOW! Etix.com, Criminal Records, Skate Escape and Le Petit Morte are completely sold out of tickets. There will not be tickets for sale at ...

False Magazine

I forgot to mention this earlier, but False Magazine's spring issue was released last week. You can pick it up for free at the usual art/coffee/bo...

Beach House Bound

Baltimore duo, Beach House, just released their second full-length Devotion earlier this week. The band's self-titled debut, released late in 2006...

Louis XIV at The Loft March 10th

Atlantic Records rock band, Louis XIV, are on tour until mid-April and have a stop in Atlanta!! Next week - Monday, March 10 at The Loft. On tour...

Mark Lanegan + Greg Dulli = The Gutter Twins

My most anticipated release this week is "Saturnalia" from The Gutter Twins out today on Sub Pop! It indeed sounds like a bed of hot thistle. Thi...

Louis XIV at The Loft March 10th

Atlantic Records rock band, Louis XIV, are on tour until mid-April and have a stop in Atlanta!! Next week - Monday, March 10 at The Loft. On tour...

Beach House Bound

Baltimore duo, Beach House, just released their second full-length Devotion earlier this week. The band's self-titled debut, released late in 2006...

H&M Opening In Atlanta!

Rumors have been floating around for ages about H&M opening in Atlanta and here's what's going on: March 2008: H&M will open a 25,000 sq ft store ...

Missy Gossip and the Secret Keepers

Mark my words, you will be hearing a lot from this Atlanta band in 2008. Missy Gossip and the Secret Keepers launched their Myspace page this week....

Unknown Substances

Comic books and Rock n' Roll are two items on the short list of things that I'm supposed to give a damn about. So when a rock band is mentioned in ...

Radiohead Rainydayz Remixes by AmpLive

Oakland, California producer/DJ AmpLive has officially released his remixes of Radiohead's latest release, In Rainbows, titled "Rainydayz." After...

The Roxy Is Closing It’s Doors On Atlanta

Say it ain't so! I went to see Switches and The Bravery last night at The Roxy after hitting up the Attractive Eighties Women in-store at Criminal...

The Devil Stole The Beat

The Devil Stole the Beat (TDSTB) returns to Atlanta and host venue, Smith's Olde Bar (1580 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324) for it's 8th install...

Happy (Anti-)Valentines Day

Yes, I'm single. Yes, I'm happy about that fact. And yes, I'm eating all your holiday chocolate because you're concerned with your waistline. This...

50th Grammy Awards: YouTube Musicians To Play Stage Tonight

50th Grammy Awards: YouTube Musicians To Play Stage Tonight [via Mashable] + Jupiter Watts - "Teenage FBI" (GBV cover, 1-19-2008) [via Cable And...

The Plaza Presents To Hell With Hitler

So I feel I'm pimping out The Plaza a LOT.?? But I can't help it if they keep having cool stuff going on regularly.?? I'm just pointing it out as y...

Let’s Get Famous

I'm not too great with introductions. I know a lot of people say that, but it's especially true in my case. It's even more especially true today,...

This Saturday Rock On At Wordsmith’s

Look, I'm posting about something NOT taking place at The Plaza! And even more impressive, it's about a book!! This Saturday, 2/16 at 7:30PM, Word...

Comic + Five For Tuesday

Beltline's Grant Park greenspace plan to be displayed [via Creative Loafing's Fresh Loaf] After the dreamland fire [via Resonator Magazine] (I lov...

Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2008 - New Home at Lenox Square

Well this is a little odd... The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will be held at Lenox Square Mall this year instead of it's traditional location at Piedm...

The Plaza Presents To Hell With Hitler

So I feel I'm pimping out The Plaza a LOT.  But I can't help it if they keep having cool stuff going on regularly.  I'm just pointing it out as you...

This Saturday Rock On At Wordsmith’s

Look, I'm posting about something NOT taking place at The Plaza! And even more impressive, it's about a book!! This Saturday, 2/16 at 7:30PM, Word...

Happy (Anti-)Valentines Day

Yes, I'm single. Yes, I'm happy about that fact. And yes, I'm eating all your holiday chocolate because you're concerned with your waistline. This...

Radiohead Rainydayz Remixes by AmpLive

Oakland, California producer/DJ AmpLive has officially released his remixes of Radiohead's latest release, In Rainbows, titled "Rainydayz." After...

Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2008 - New Home at Lenox Square

Well this is a little odd... The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will be held at Lenox Square Mall this year instead of it's traditional location at Piedm...

Comic + Five For Tuesday

Beltline's Grant Park greenspace plan to be displayed [via Creative Loafing's Fresh Loaf] After the dreamland fire [via Resonator Magazine] (I lov...

Let’s Get Famous

I'm not too great with introductions. I know a lot of people say that, but it's especially true in my case. It's even more especially true today,...