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PERFUME GENIUS ON TOUR – ATLANTA AT VARIETY PLAYHOUSE ON JUNE 5

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/22/25

Perfume Genius show on June 5 at Variety Playhouse, Glory out now.

Today, Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas) has released his new single “No Front Teeth” featuring New Zealand folk singer-songwriter Aldous Harding. The track is full of tension bolstered by time changes throughout the song and the haunting, ethereal chorus driven by Harding’s vocals. The music video is directed by Cody Critcheloe (who directed Perfume Genius’ legendary “Queen” video) and is a fever dream-unhinged, sexually charged, hilarious and riveting, leaving the viewer questioning what is real and what is an aberration. It features Hadreas, Harding and longtime Perfume Genius band member and co-writer Alan Wyffels. Watch the video HERE

Last month, Perfume Genius announced his new album, Glory, coming out March 28th on long-time label home Matador Records. Glory was produced by Blake Mills and marks the 7th studio album in Hadreas; immaculate body of work. Along with the announcement, he released the first single, “It’s a Mirror,” which received near unanimous critical praise and Pitchfork’s “Best New Track” distinction.”Hadreas ushers in a muscular and direct sound that feels like a decisive pendular swing back from the diffuse ambiance of 2022’s Ugly Season. Hadreas himself has never sounded sexier or more confident as a frontman, and while this isn’t Perfume Genius’ first foray into twang—’It’s a Mirror’ stakes its claim in a musical tradition that, though it’s always been home to outlaws, can just as often breed a festering myopia,” they said.

On his new album Glory, Perfume Genius re-teams with long-time producer Blake Mills and keyboardist and co-writer Wyffels along with an incredible group of musicians who have played previously with Hadreas on the road and in the studio including guitarists Meg Duffy (Hand Habits) and Greg Uhlmann, drummers Tim Carr and Jim Keltner, and bassist Pat Kelly as well as a special appearance from New Zealand singer-songwriter Aldous Harding. After approaching writing as an insular practice for much of his career, in the process of making Glory. Hadreas welcomed more collaboration from the musicians working on the project. The result is a more wiry and driving musical underbed to Hadreas’ stories. The album contains themes that he’s wrestled with artistically throughout his career – themes of the body and its decay, of domesticity and love, and of inescapable history and damage. There is also a return of some of his characters including Jason. But Glory is written from a new vantage point – on the other side of struggle, where one is left to contend with all that has happened but also has to learn to live in a still and uncharted place. An album bio, on Glory, by Daniel Felsenthal, can be found after the tracklist below

Perfume Genius has also announced an extensive North American tour in support of the album. The shows kick off in Healdsburg at Little Saint on May 12th and wrap up on June 27th at Revolution Hall in Portland, OR. Highlights include The Fillmore in San Francisco on May 13th, the Brooklyn Paramount on June 10th and the Showbox in Hadreas’ hometown of Seattle on June 26th. Tickets are on sale now.

Hadreas, a Seattle native, began his music career in 2008 and released his debut album, Learning, in 2010 via long-time label home Matador. The album immediately captured critics’ attention, with Pitchfork praising its “eviscerating and naked” songs, marked by “heartbreaking sentiments and bruised characterizations delivered in a voice that ranges from an ethereal croon to a slightly cracked warble.” These descriptors became the hallmarks of Perfume Genius – Hadreas’ unique ability to convey emotional vulnerability not only lyrically, but with his impressively nuanced vocals.

In 2012, Perfume Genius released Put Your Back N 2 It, further growing his audience and critical acclaim. His 2014 album, Too Bright, marked a bold evolution in production and confidence. Co-produced by Adrian Utley of Portishead, it featured the standout single “Queen,” which quickly became a queer anthem and powerful statement of identity. Hadreas later performed the track on Late Night with David Letterman.

In 2017, Perfume Genius released the GRAMMY-nominated No Shape, a breakthrough album that expanded his global fan base and brought mainstream recognition to his art. Produced by Blake Mills (Fiona Apple, Alabama Shakes), the record earned high praise, with The New Yorker noting, “The center of his music has always been a defiant delicacy—a ragged, affirmative understanding of despair. No Shape finds him unexpectedly victorious, his body exalted.” During the album’s campaign, Hadreas appeared on multiple late-night shows and graced the cover of The Fader.In 2020, Hadreas released Set My Heart On Fire Immediately, a critical masterpiece on Matador Records that garnered worldwide acclaim. Produced by GRAMMY winner Blake Mills, the album featured contributions from Phoebe Bridgers, Jim Keltner, Pino Palladino, Matt Chamberlin, Rob

Moose, and longtime collaborator Alan Wyffels. It explored and subverted concepts of masculinity and traditional roles, introducing distinctly American musical influences.Hadreas promoted the album with performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He followed with Ugly Season, a project born from his collaboration with choreographer Kate Wallich on The Sun Still Burns Here, a dance piece commissioned by Seattle Theatre Group and Mass MoCA and performed across major cities in 2019.  The release included a stunning 30-minute film, Pygmalion’s Ugly Season, created with renowned visual artist Jacolby Satterwhite, blending surreal visuals with Hadreas music.

Track Listing – Perfume Genius – Glory

  1. It’s a Mirror
  2. No Front Teeth (feat. Aldous Harding)
  3. Clean Heart
  4. Me & Angel
  5. Left For Tomorrow
  6. Full On
  7. Capezio
  8. Dion
  9. In a Row
  10. Hanging Out
  11. Glory

Tour Dates

*New dates in bold

03/29/25 – 6 Music Festival – Manchester, UK

05/10/25 – Just Like Heaven – Los Angeles, CA

5/12/25 – Little Saint — Healdsburg, CA

5/13/25 – The Fillmore — San Francisco, CA

5/16/25 – Kilby Court Block Party — Salt Lake City, UT

5/24/25 – C6 Fest — Sao Paulo, BR

5/30/25 – The Van Buren — Phoenix, AZ

5/31/25 – 191 Toole — Tucson, AZ

6/2/25 – Emo’s — Austin, TX

6/3/25 – The Studio at The Factory — Dallas, TX

6/5/25 – Variety Playhouse — Atlanta, GA

6/6/25 – Haw River Ballroom — Saxapahaw, NC

6/7/25 – 9:30 Club — Washington, DC

6/8/25 – Union Transfer — Philadelphia, PA

6/10/25 – Brooklyn Paramount — Brooklyn, NY

6/12/25 – Royale — Boston, MA

6/13/25 – Electric City — Buffalo, NY

6/14/25 – The Concert Hall — Toronto, ON

6/15/25 – Globe Iron — Cleveland, OH

6/17/25 – The Vic Theatre — Chicago, IL

6/18/25 – First Avenue — Minneapolis, MN

6/19/25 – The Truman — Kansas City, MO

6/21/25 – Gothic Theatre — Denver, CO

6/23/25 – Treefort Music Hall — Boise, ID

6/26/25 – The Showbox — Seattle, WA

6/27/25 – Revolution Hall — Portland, OR

DOPE LEMON IN ATLANTA AT CENTER STAGE ON JUNE 13

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/22/25

Dope Lemon is returning to North America supporting new album Golden Wolf. They’ll bring their show to Center Stage on June 13th 

GOLDEN WOLF 

NEW ALBUM FROM ACCLAIMED MUSICIAN ANGUS STONE 

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NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF THIS MONTH

Today, DOPE LEMON — the award-winning project of acclaimed Australian musician Angus Stone—releases their highly anticipated fifth album, Golden Wolf, via BMG. Along with the album, DOPE LEMON also shares the album’s focus track, “She’s All Time” ft. Nina Nesbitt LISTEN & WATCH. Later this month, DOPE LEMON also returns to North America for his Spring headline tour and festival stops at Bonnaroo and Bottle Rock see the full list of tour dates below

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Golden Wolf blends reflective introspection with wild sonic landscapes. If Kimosabè felt like a classic road anthem album for a cosmic journey, Golden Wolf opens the door to a wilder, more uncertain frontier. The songs here are still anchored by Stone’s trademark grooves, but they feel looser, more windswept, capturing the heat of endless desert days and the cool mystery of moonlit nights.

Songs like Electric Green Lamboswagger in with confidence—smooth, effortless, and undeniably cool. “She’s All Time” conjures visions of sun-soaked dreams, poolside dancing with an ethereal, unknowable muse. Sugarcat slinks through shadows, playful yet elusive, leaving only traces of its presence behind. And then there’s “John Belushi,” stirring up a whirlwind of reckless energy, arms wide open in the chaos. It’s big, bold, and impossible to pin down, echoing with laughter and wildness, though its true meaning always seems just out of reach. Each track invites you deeper, without ever fully giving itself away.

‘GOLDEN WOLF’ TRACKLISTING

01 – John Belushi

02 – Sugarcat

03 – Electric Green Lambo

04 – Golden Wolf

05 – Yamasuki – Yama Yama

06 – We Solid Gold

07 – She’s All Time

08 – Maggie’s Moonshine

09 – On The 45

10 – Dust Of A Thousand Stars

This new chapter reveals Stone at his most open yet—peeling back layers of silky sheened memories, imagination and thought-provoking insights. It unveils what he’s built over the many years of the Dope Lemon Temple, where so many listeners go to dip their minds in the music, only to find themselves in another land. In Kimosabè, we saw Stone reflect on his youth and the roads that shaped him. Now, in Golden Wolf, he’s grappling with the question of where the road leads next.

DOPE LEMON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

May 19 Vancouver, BC – Malkin Bowl

May 20 Seattle, WA – Showbox

May 21 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

May 23 Napa Valley, CA – Bottlerock Festival

May 24 Los Angeles, CA – The Novo

May 25 San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park

May 27 Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren

May 28 Santa Fe, NM – Lensic Performing Art Center

May 29 Denver, CO – The Fillmore

May 31 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater

June 01 Chicago, IL – Metro

June 03 Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl

June 04 New York, NY – Brooklyn Steel

June 06 Boston, MA – Royale

June 07 Montreal, QC – MTELUS

June 08 Toronto, ON – History

June 10 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club

June 12 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore

June 13 Atlanta, GA – Center Stage

June 14 Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo

THE HEAD AND THE HEART ON TOUR – ATLANTA COCA-COLA ROXY JUNE 9

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/22/25

Beloved Seattle band The Head and The Heart will embark on a North American tour with a stop in Atlanta on June 9 at Coca-Cola Roxy in support of their gorgeous forthcoming sixth studio album, Aperture, out tomorrow, May 9 on their new label home Verve Forecast.  Aperture brings the band back to a DIY approach as it’s the first record self-produced by the band since their self-titled debut album in 2011. Read more about the new album via their Rolling Stone profile where they call the album “their best album in years.”

The band has established their status as a touring powerhouse, having landed prime time mainstage slots at Coachella, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. The band has performed on multiple national television including appearances on Ellen, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Austin City Limits and more. SPIN Magazine boasts, “Performing live is where The Head and The Heart’s distinctive sweep truly blossoms.” NPR praises, “Voices, rhythms and personalities come together with The Head and the Heart, always proving that the best rock bands exceed the sum of their parts.”

The Head and The Heart have released several singles off the new album, most recently Blue Embers which followed singles “After The Setting Sun,” “Time With My Sins,” and their own record setting #1 AAA single “Arrow.” After 6 months at Alternative Radio “Arrow” is approaching Top 5 this week moving 7-6*, with only one other song on the alternative chart that has been on longer.

ATHDAY AT WESTSIDE MOTOR LOUNGE 2025

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/19/25

Saturday, May 24th

Paint the town red and black for ATHDay at Westside Motor Lounge, a celebration of all things Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The Westside Atlanta venue will kick things off at noon with a full-on takeover featuring local food, Creature Comforts beer, artists, and giveaways—all straight from the Classic City and America’s best college town. The energy kicks into high gear from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. when five Athens-based musical acts take the stage to put on an electrifying show that gives audiences a taste of Athens’ legendary underground music scene. Featuring the southern twang of Peach Ice Cream Bluegrass, the bluesy folk sensibilities of Cannon Rogers, the groovy psychedelic funk rock of Patio, the unbridled chaos of electronic hard rockers Alien Funk Academy, and the reimagined jam band classics of Grateful Dead cover band Dire Wolf, Westside Motor Lounge’s ATHDay celebration is sure to have something for any and every concertgoer. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased at www.westsidemotorlounge.com.

For more information, call 678-388-9536. Westside Motor Lounge is located on the corner of Northside Drive and Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway at 725 Echo Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Stay connected on Instagram @Westside_Motor_Lounge.

RIVAL ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS BIG NIGHT OUT FEAT. LAKE STREET DIVE & MARVELOUS 3

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/12/25

Hosted at the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark, the Event is Part of a Series of Concerts Under the Stars in Public Spaces

Call off your dogs and grab your freak of the week because Big Night Out is back as a two-part story featuring Lake Street Dive and Marvelous 3, October 03 and 04 at the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark. Presented by Atlanta festival producer Rival Entertainment, Big Night Out is a series of concerts under the stars in public places, which has included last year’s An Evening with CAKE, Big Boi, Futurebirds, Marcus King Trio, Moon Taxi, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and others. 

Lake Street Dive, the genre-blending band with a sound described as “if the Beatles and Motown had a party,” will get the party started- headling night one. Hometown heroes Marvelous 3, who have recently enjoyed a resurgence and have recently played three sold-out nights at The Tabernacle to celebrate their 25th anniversary, will close out the festivities on night two. Additional details, including special guests, will be released soon.

Located at the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark on the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail, which hosted last year’s near-capacity crowd, organizers are encouraging fans to take advantage of the proximity of the venue to several landmarks such as Inman Park (.3 miles), Ponce City Market (.5 miles), Krog Market (.6 miles), and Piedmont Park (1.2 miles). While the event will be walkable for many, there will also be a complimentary bicycle valet, ride-share drop-off locations, and nearby parking.

General Admission and VIP ticket options for Big Night Out will go on sale Friday, May 16, through Rival Entertainment at Big Night Out. Lake Street Dive has partnered with PLUS1, donating $1 per ticket to First Peoples Fund and their work supporting artists and culture bearers helping Native communities heal and thrive, and the PLUS1 LA Fires Fund, providing critical relief and long-term recovery support for individuals, families, and communities impacted by the devastating LA wildfires.  Big Night Out is an all-ages event. Free admission for children under seven with a ticketed adult.

Big Night Out is produced by Rival Entertainment. Visit www.BigNightOutATL.com for the most up-to-date information. Stay connected on Facebook @RivalEntertainmentATL and Instagram at @RivalEntertainment. Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark is located at 830 Willoughby Way, Atlanta, Georgia.

TWO URBAN LICKS ANNOUNCES JANUARY LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/19/25

Artists Include: Amy Jones, Brandon Reeves, Alex Graey, Francisco Vidal, Matt Wauchope, Dark Star Brothers, Larry Griffith, Jason Pastras Trio, Billy Brennan, Avery Chaffin

Free Live Music Every Tuesday through Sunday in January 2025

TWO urban licks is striking a high note as it celebrates two decades of culinary excellence and unforgettable live music. Nestled along the Atlanta BeltLine, this iconic venue has become synonymous with bold flavors, fiery vibes, and a soundtrack that keeps guests coming back for more. Known as the city’s premier spot to pair wood-fired cuisine with an ever-evolving lineup of local and regional talent, TWO urban licks invites music lovers and food enthusiasts alike to turn up the volume this January.

Whether it’s a midweek melody or a weekend crescendo, TWO urban licks strikes the perfect chord for every occasion. The January music schedule kicks off with Larry Griffith every Tuesday evening and Sunday brunch; Jason Pastras Trio every Wednesday; Billy Brennan every Thursday; and Avery Chaffin during Saturday brunch. In addition, guests can look forward to standout performances every Friday and Saturday night, including Amy Jones (1/3-1/4); Brandon Reeves (1/10, 1/18); Alex Graey (1/11); Francisco Vidal (1/17); Matt Wauchope (1/24-1/25); and Dark Star Brothers (1/31).

From smooth jazz to acoustic melodies, TWO urban licks provides a dynamic setting for date nights, group gatherings, or casual evenings out. To make a reservation or for more information, call 404.522.4622 or visit  twourbanlicks.com. TWO urban licks is located in the Old Fourth Ward at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306. Stay connected on Instagram and Facebook at @TwoUrbanLicks.

JANUARY LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE: 

10-Jan:  Brandon Reeves

11-Jan:  Alex Graey

17-Jan:  Francisco Vidal

18-Jan:  Brandon Reeves

24-Jan:  Matt Wauchope

25-Jan:  Matt Wauchope

31-Jan:  Dark Star Brothers

Every Tuesday:  Larry Griffith

Every Wednesday:  Jason Pastras Trio

Every Thursday:  Billy Brennan

Every Saturday Brunch:  Avery Chaffin

Every Sunday Brunch:  Larry Griffith

* Schedule subject to change. 

IDLES PLAYING THE TABERNACLE ATLANTA – SUNDAY SEPT 15

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Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/23/24, photo: Tom Ham

NEW ALBUM TANGK

OUT FEBRUARY 16, 2024 VIA PARTISAN RECORDS

PRODUCED BY NIGEL GODRICH, KENNY BEATS & MARK BOWEN

Playing Tabernacle Atlanta, Sunday, 9/15!

Today, IDLES have announced a huge run of new 2024 tour dates, including a North American tour with stops across the US, Canada and Mexico. Known for one of the most life affirming live shows of any band out there, they’ll kick off the first leg in Vancouver, BC at PNE Forum on May 3rd. The second leg begins September 14th at Asheville, NC’s Rabbit Rabbit and finishes in Mexico City. These are some of the biggest North American shows the band have played to date. Tickets go on-sale next Friday, December 8th. Visit Idlesband.com to pre-order the record and gain access to presale tickets. 

Last month, the band announced their highly anticipated new album TANGK, out February 16th via Partisan Records, and shared the propulsive first single “Dancer,” which features backing vocals from LCD Soundsytem’s James Murphy and Nancy Whang. Listen to the song HERE, and watch the video below. The band are also prepping another single release for next month, watch this space for more details… 

TANGK is the band’s forthcoming 5th album and follow up to their Grammy-nominated CRAWLER. Co-produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, The Smile, Beck), Kenny Beats (Denzel Curry, Vince Staples, Rico Nasty), and the band’s Mark Bowen. In an explosive run of unerringly stirring albums, TANGK—pronounced “tank” with a whiff of the “g” and an onomatopoeic reference to the lashing way the band imagined the guitars sounding that has grown into a sort of sigil for living in love – is this band’s most ambitious and striking record yet. 
IDLES are one of rock’s most powerful units for the last decade. Godrich, Beats and Bowen made for an excellent tandem of foils to IDLES, too, pushing them into new terrain and then pulling the reins as needed. TANGK is at once sprawling and focused, imaginative and immediate.

IDLES WORLD TOUR:

2023

Dec 1 – Hong Kong, CN @ Clockenflap

Dec 2 – Bangkok, TH @ Maho Rasop Festival

2024

Feb 29 – Porto, PT @ Super Bock Arena

March 1 – Madrid, ES @ Wizinik

March 2 – Barcelona, ES @ Sant Jordi Club

March 5 – Milan, IT @ Alcatraz

March 7 – Paris, FR @ Zenith

March 8 – Amsterdam, NL @ AFAS

March 9 – Antwerp, BE @ Lotto Arena

March 11 – Prague, CZ @ SaSaZu

March 12 – Luxembourg, LU @ Rockhal

March 14 – Zurich, CH @ Halle 622

March 15 – Berlin, DE @ Max-Schmeling-Halle

March 16 – Hamburg, DE @ Sporthalle

March 18 – Stockholm, SE @ Annexet

March 19 – Copenhagen, DK @ KB Hallen

March 21 – Cologne, DE @ Palladium

March 22 – München, DE @ Zenith

March 23 – Frankfurt, DE @ Jahrhunderthalle

May 03 – Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum

May 04 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

May 07 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre

May 10 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater

May 11 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield

May 13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium

May 18 – Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom

May 21 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater

May 22 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

May 23 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom

Jun 10 – Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live

Jun 11 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues

Jun 13 – New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore

July 12 – Cardiff, UK @ Cardiff Castle

July 13 – Halifax, UK @ The Piece Hall

July 20 – Margate, UK @ Margate Summer Series

July 21 – Cornwall, UK @ The Wyldes

Sep 14 – Asheville, NC @ Rabbit Rabbit

Sep 15 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle

Sep 18 – Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Sept 20 – Toronto, ON @ Coca-Cola Coliseum

Sep 21 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS

Sep 24 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner

Oct 01 – Guadalajara, MX @ Guanamor Teatro Estudio

Oct 02 – Monterrey, MX @ Showcenter Complex

Oct 04 – Mexico City, MX @ Pepsi Centre

Nov 17 – Belfast, UK @ The Telegraph Building

Nov 19 – Dublin, IE @ 3Olympia Theatre 

Nov 23 – Glasgow, UK @ Hydro

Nov 24 – Newcastle, UK @ City Hall

Nov 25 – Nottingham, UK @ Rock City

Nov 29 – London, UK @ Alexandra Palace

Dec 01 – Brighton, UK @ The Brighton Centre

Dec 03 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy Birmingham

Dec 06 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Apollo

Dec 07 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Apollo

COUNTDOWN TO THE AFLAC KICKOFF GAME AT FOLLYWOOD FAN FEST AT WESTSIDE MOTOR LOUNGE IN ATLANTA, GA 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/29/24

High-Energy, Music-Fueled Event Featuring Food, Drinks, Special Guests, and Live Performances by Jupiter Coyote, Dazr, and The Pink Stones

Friday, August 30, 2024; Tickets On Sale Now for All Ages

Calling all UGA and Clemson fans! Follywood Fan Fest is coming to Westside Motor Lounge in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Kicking off pre-game activities during college football’s opening weekend, sports enthusiasts from near and far are invited to a high-energy event featuring food, drinks, live music, special guests, and performances.

Open to all ages, party-goers are invited to sip, eat, and celebrate college football’s official return while listening to live sets from Athens-based The Pink Stones, Clemson’s DAZR, and an unforgettable headline performance from Jupiter Coyote. Guests can expect surprise appearances by Clemson and UGA celebrities, special guests, art and apparel vendors, kids’ activities, and more. A family-friendly event, tickets to Fan Fest: Clemson vs. UGA are $25 per person and available at www.westsidemotorlounge.com and www.bigtickets.com/events/west-side-motor-lounge/fanfest. The event is free for kids ages 10 and under. 

Within walking distance to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Westside Motor Lounge spans nearly three acres and features a full-service restaurant, two bars, a private event space, and a spacious outdoor courtyard. A local favorite, the courtyard boasts a stage for bands and DJs, a beer garden, shuffleboard courts, fire pits, ample seating, and a vintage Airstream travel bar and food trailer. Westside Motor Lounge is located at the corner of Northside Drive and Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway at 725 Echo Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. For more information, visit www.westsidemotorlounge.com and stay connected on Instagram @Westside_Motor_Lounge. Fan Fest is a Follywood Productions event. Follow them on Instagram at @follywoodfanfest

ATLANTIC STATION AND STAR 94.1 FM PRESENT “THROWBACK THURSDAYS”

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/17/24

Enjoy Live ‘80s Cover Bands Every Third Thursday of the Month on Atlantic Green Beginning June 20


Get ready to relive the nostalgia of the ‘80s with Atlantic Station’s Throwback Thursdays, presented by Star 94.1 FM. This new, free live concert series will occur in Atlantic Station’s entertainment and retail district on Atlantic Green every third Thursday of the month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning on June 20 and running through Oct. 17.

With Star 94.1 FM on-air talent hosting each night of the series, “Throwback Thursdays” will feature live performances of ‘80s music, kicking off on June 20 with popular cover band Electric Avenue. Electric Avenue has performed over 1,100 concerts across the U.S. and abroad, honing their authentic sound and playing with the world’s top artists such as Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Tracy Chapman, and more. Attendees can look forward to themed drinks and delicious food available for purchase as well as unforgettable performances that will transport them back in time.

“Throwback Thursdays is more than just a music event, it’s connection,” said Kristen Sugg, Atlantic Station Marketing and Events Manager. “The partnership between Atlantic Station and Star 94.1 FM aims to unite people, fostering a sense of community through a shared love for the era’s iconic music. Atlantic Green provides the perfect setting for families, friends, and music lovers to gather, dance, and create lasting memories.”

Throwback Thursday Highlights:

  • Live ‘80s Music: Enjoy performances from top ‘80s cover bands on June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17.
  • Themed Festivities: Indulge in ‘80s-themed drinks and food available for purchase, making each event a delightful throwback experience.
  • Family Fun: Engage in an interactive, family-friendly atmosphere with activities and entertainment for all ages.

“Atlanta is made for events, and our Throwback Thursday concert series and partnership with Atlantic Station is teeing up the best summer ever,” said Jenn Hobby, Star 94 Morning Show Host. “Every third Thursday, you can join Star 94 in Atlantic Green for major feel-good throwback vibes.”

In honor of the first concert in the Throwback Thursday series, Star 94.1 FM and Atlantic Station will give tickets to Cyndi Lauper’s Farewell Tour, while HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern will host an exclusive VIP viewing experience featuring drinks and light bites along with prime viewing of centerstage for invited guests and contest winners. Enjoy two hours of complimentary parking in Atlantic Station’s parking deck and stay tuned on Atlantic Station’s website and socials for the full lineup of artists. Additional information and interviews are available on request.  

TICKETS FOR DISNEY’S THE LION KING AT THE FOX THEATRE ATLANTA ON SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/12/24

Performances Begin on Wednesday, Oct. 2 and Play for 3 Weeks through Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Fox Theatre

Disney Theatrical Group and Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Friday, June 21 at 10 a.m. ​ Atlanta’s most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Fox Theatre stage on Wednesday, Oct. 2 for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, Oct. 20. ​ The opening night is Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

In Atlanta, The Lion King will play multiple performances. For exact days and times, visit broadwayinatlanta.com. Extra Magic Packages, which include an excellent seat in the theater and show merchandise, are also available. Beginning Friday, June 21, tickets will be available at the Fox Theatre Box Office at 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, by phone at (855) 285-8499 and online at foxtheatre.org/the-lion-king. Orders for groups of ten (10) or more may be placed by calling the Fox Theatre at (855)-285-8499.

Ticket buyers are reminded that the Fox Theatre is the only official retail ticket outlet for all performances at the Fox Theatre. Ticket buyers who purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party should be aware that the Fox Theatre is unable to reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets and is unable to contact patrons with information regarding time changes or other pertinent updates regarding the performance.

The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 22 years, and during that time has welcomed over 23 million theatergoers, making it North America’s longest-running and most-attended Broadway tour. Having already played more than 10,000 performances in over 90 cities across North America, The Lion King now proudly returns to Atlanta at the Fox Theatre.

ABOUT THE LION KING

Celebrating 26 landmark years on Broadway, The Lion King continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world.  Since its premiere on November 13, 1997, 28 global productions have been seen by over 112 million people.  Produced by Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew FlattAnne Quart, and Thomas SchumacherThe Lion King has made theatrical history with three productions worldwide running 20 or more years and two others running 25 or more years. 

Performed over its lifetime in nine different languages (English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese), there are currently eight productions of The Lion King around the world: Broadway, London, Paris, Hamburg, Madrid, Tokyo, Sao Paulo and on tour across North America. The Lion King has played over 100 cities in 28 countries on every continent except Antarctica; its worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or other entertainment title in box office history.     

The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards®:  Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical.  The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy® for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design. 

Director, costume designer and mask co-designer Julie Taymor, the first woman to win a Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical, remains actively involved in the show, launching new productions and maintaining the flagship Broadway production. 

The Broadway score features Elton John and Tim Rice’s songs from the Lion King animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice; additional musical material by South African Lebo MMark MancinaJay RifkinJulie Taymor and Hans Zimmer; and music from “Rhythm of the Pride Lands,” an album inspired by the original music in the film, written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer.  The resulting sound of The Lion King is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, ranging from the Academy Award®-winning song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” to Lebo M’s rich choral numbers.

Elton John, Lebo M, and Hans Zimmer all collaborated on the 2019 version of the film, executive produced by Julie Taymor and Thomas Schumacher, which has gone onto extraordinary worldwide success.

The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated The Lion King feature, and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the film’s screenplay.  Other members of the creative team include:  Michael Curry, who designed the masks and puppets with Taymor, Steve Canyon Kennedy (sound design), Michael Ward (hair and makeup design), Anthony Lyn (associate director), Marey Griffith (associate choreographer), Clement Ishmael (music supervisor), Lisa Dawn Cave (production supervisor), Thomas Schlenk (general manager) and ARC/Mark Brandon, CSA (casting). Anne Quart serves as executive producer.

For more information worldwide, visit LionKing.comwww.facebook.com/thelionkingusa and www.instagram.com/thelionking. ​

The Atlanta engagement of Disney’s THE LION KINGis presented by arrangement with Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta and is a subscription offering of the 2024/2025 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season.