6TH ANNUAL ATLANTA SUMMER BEER FEST

Saturday, June 18th at 4pm

Location: Historic 4th Ward Park

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/2/16

Atlanta Summer Beer Fest June 18, 4pm-9pm

 

 Atlanta Beer Festivals will host the 6th Atlanta Summer Beer Fest at the Historic 4th Ward Park on Saturday, June 18, 2016.  This event will feature 200+ beers, ciders, and a small selection of wines.  There will be live music with Ocean Street.  This has been one of the best festivals of the summer every year, and this year will be even better.

 

 

LOCATION:    

Historic 4th Ward Park, 665 North Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30308

 

PRICE:            

Tickets are on sale now.  Advance tickets are $40, $45 after June 9, and $55 day of event. Sales tax and ticket fees will be added.  Tickets can be purchased from Xorbia through our event website:  http://www.atlantasummerbeerfest.com/

 

ON THE NET: 

http://atlantabeerfestivals.com/

Twitter: @ATLbeerfest

Facebook.com/atlantabeerfestivals

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/186506081738622/

SWEETWATER 420 FEST 2016

Friday, April 22nd to Sunday, April 24th at Times Vary by Day

Location: Centennial Olympic Park

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/1/16

SWEETWATER 420 FEST 2016

 

Sweetwater 420 Fest from day one has always been a mixIMG_8537 of music types, like rock, reggae, and rap. This year there were several big name performers of today and yesterday: Kid Rock, Cypress Hill, The Roots, Bastille, Ludacris, and so much more. Kid Rock began his set with “Don’t Stop Believin‘” as well as Cowboy Baby” peppered in and then ending with the beginning of “Purple Rain” before the heavens opened and drove the audience to shelter. Did Prince NOT want Kid Rock to sing “Purple Rain” or was it a coincidence? Hm. Bastille flowed their way on the stage with smooth tunes. Rebelation was perfect for Earth Day and 420 belting out reggae tunes like it was going out of style. That being said, we originally intended to do what we called Sweetwater 420 Fest in pictures and write something about each band, but in writing this blog, we realized we wanted to dwell on the band that nailed it, wowed us, and killed it.

What happened to the good old days of anything from AC/DC to old Metallica to STP to Ozzy Oawolnationsborne? Where are the threading guitars, mosh pits, reverb, guitar solos, building musical solos that culminate in a flurry of instruments and noise, some real, unadulterated rock?  There are a few bands that come to mind that is current and not-so-mainstream like The Joy Formidable and Silversun Pickups. We’re adding another band to that list that could be legendary: Awolnation. One of the staff for the production company that put on 420 was so wowed that he said they are the next headlining band. We argue, they already are!

With a mix of punk, rock, and harmony, Awolnation brought their A-game. When they entered the stage, dressed in mechanic’s jumpsuits, they kicked-off a great concert with hits like “Hollow Moon” and “Kill Your Heroes.” We wondered why do they wear jumpsuits on stage? We were hoping it was a shout-out to Lost’s Dharma Initiative. Pretty please? We couldn’t glean anything from the internet so there’s always hope. Crossing fingers. What we really enjoyed about Awolnation is they could have been just any other bacrowd waiting for AWOLnd that plays a bland melodic song with a mix of electronic and indie sound. We found they are NOT rock-lite or even good indie rock but much more. They know how to go all punk and rock-out and that was what really hit their performance home for us. The lead singer, Aaron Bruno, is also interactive and seemed to really enjoy his own music, which is refreshing. The Last song was, of course, the one that they broke on the rock scene with “SAIL!” A perfect mix of rock, electronic, and harmony. We, along with our friends in the general audience, were all too excited to hear it live. It didn’t disappoint. Rock on, AWOL. We promised our young niece a good show, so keep it up! We’re holding you to it…

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAVERNPOINTE MAY BEER DINNER WITH ORPHEUS BREWING: FIVE GLORIOUS COURSES!

Wednesday, May 25th at 6:30pm

Location: Tavernpointe

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/19/16

TAVERNPOINTE HOSTS 5-COURSE BEER PAIRING DINNER WITH ORPHEUS BREWING  

 

Wednesday, May 25, 2016, Beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Atlanta, Georgia (May 17, 2016) – On Wednesday, May 25, 2016, Tavernpointe is teaming up with Orpheus Brewing as part of its new monthly beer dinner and social series.  Beginning at 6:30 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy a five-course culinary journey created by Chef Sid Blackwell that will include fresh, seasonal plates paired with beer cocktails created by celebrated Bar Director Madison Burch and hand-selected pairings including Orpheus favorites:  Serpent Bite, The Rites, Lyric Ale and Transmigration of Souls.

 

Tickets for Tavernpointe’s May beer dinner are available for $55 for one person or $90 for two by visiting  www.atlbeerdinner.brownpapertickets.com. Gratuity is included.  The next monthly beer at Tavernpointe’s will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 and feature Unknown Brewing Co. For more information, please visit www.tavernpointe.com or call 404.549.3954.

 

Orpheus Beer Dinner Menu

~ Course 1 ~

Plum Saison Cocktail

Paired with House Cured Bacon Lollipops, and Sour Cherry Jam

~ Course 2 ~

Serpent Bite

Paired with Butter Poached Rock Shrimp Sweet Onion & Gorgonzola Tartlet

~ Course 3 ~

The Rites

Paired with Spicy Basil Beef over Fragrant Rice and Sautéed Tatsoi

~ Course 4 ~

Lyric Ale

Paired with Summer Berry Crisp topped with Ginger Spiced Yogurt

~ Course 5 ~

Transmigration of Souls

Mussels Diablo, White Wine, Calabrian Chili Butter, Garlic Chili paste, Garlic Bread

 

 

ABOUT TAVERNPOINTE: 

Located on the corner of Spring St. and Peachtree St. in Midtown, Tavernpointe offers progressive classic cocktails, craft beers, house-made jerk sodas and unique take on familiar, classic dishes and upscale pub grub. Celebrating the art of pairing great food and drinks, their fare is made using high-quality produce and local and sustainable proteins. Tavernpointe also has a 16 tap draft system, showcasing 14 beers and two cocktails on draft along with a diverse wine and beer selection. While globally minded, Tavernpointe is committed to maintaining a casual neighborhood vibe and celebrating all things local in addition to providing friendly, detailed service with each new experience. Open seven days a week, the restaurant also has a beautiful private dining room that can seat up to 60 guests and has its own bar. Tavernpointe is located at the corner of Peachtree St. and Spring Street at 1545 Peachtree St. Suite 101, Atlanta, GA. 30309. For more information call (404) 549-3954 or visit, www.tavernpointe.com. Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Tavernpointe/ and on Twitter and Instagram at @Tavernpointe.

East Atlanta Beer Festival: Saturday, May 21st

Date:  Saturday, May 21st
Time: 1pm

About: On Saturday, May 21st, the 13th Annual East Atlanta Craft Beer Festival, once again under the majestic oaks and maples of East Atlanta’s Brownwood Park, will feature a sampling of more than 200 craft beers!  All ticketholders receive a souvenir tasting glass, and VIP ticket holders receive early entry and lots of special and limited edition beers to sample.  There will be food trucks/vendors and great music, too. For the last twelve years, the East Atlanta Foundation has returned ALL proceeds from this volunteer-created and volunteer-staffed event to local organizations and projects that make East Atlanta a great place to live. Tickets are $45 for general admission, and VIP is $75 and includes specialty beers and early entrance.

For more information visit www.eabfonline.com

Website/link for more information:

https://www.freshtix.com/events/east-atlanta-beer-festival

Electric Avenue The 80’s MTV Experience Presents: Prince and Bowie at Park Tavern

Date:  Friday, May 20th
Time: 7pm

About: On Friday, May 20, 2016, Prince and Bowie fans won’t want to miss Electric Avenue – The 80s MTV Experience at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park. With music beginning at 7:30 p.m., Electric Avenue will launch into a full set comprising some of Prince and Bowie’s most celebrated, loved and adventurous compositions.  The first set will feature a tribute to Bowie while the second set will feature a tribute to Prince. The rest of that evening will be Electric Avenue’s usual mind blowing, high-energy salute to the 80s new wave and synth pop songs including spot-on renditions of Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, Howard Jones, Wham!, Simple Minds, OMD, INXS, A-ha, and more. Doors open at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets start at $15 online and $20 at the door.

Website/link for more information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/694570007360455/l