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GINGER ROOT PLAYS ATLANTA AT TERMINAL WEST ON JUNE 14

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/27/25, photo David Gutel

ANNOUNCES SHINBANGUIMI: A MUSIC MOVIE VHS

ON TOUR WITH JAPANESE BREAKFAST
SHINBANGUMI OUT NOW ON GHOSTLY INTERNATIONAL

Hot on the heels of two blistering performances at Coachella that attracted attention from places like KCRW and Nylon, Ginger Root announces that the accompanying film for his acclaimed 2024 album, SHINBANGUMI, which aired on Adult Swim’s Toonami over the weekend, will be available via a limited edition VHS. The film combines all of the music videos for the album into one cohesive story that builds upon the world that Cameron Lew has been creating over his various releases.

Ginger Root, who is currently on tour with Japanese Breakfast and joined her on stage for a rousing cover of Gorillaz’s “On Melancholy Hill” at Coachella, is nominated for two Music Awards Japan in the Best International Alternative Song and Listener’s Choice categories. Lew is also the only non-Japanese artist who will be performing at the ceremony. The awards take place on May 21st and 22nd. 

SHINBANGUMI was released last year via Ghostly International. His long-awaited third LP finds the multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and visual artist more poised, idiosyncratic, and intentional than ever in a new chapter of life.

On SHINBANGUMI, Lew perfects his handmade yet immaculately polished synth-pop, alt-disco, boogie, and soul — taking shape through his lens as an Asian-American growing up enamored by 1970s and ’80s music, specifically the creative and cultural dialogue between Japanese City Pop and its Western counterparts from French Pop to Philly Soul to Ram-era McCartney.

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Tour Dates with Japanese Breakfast:

4/26 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle  

4/27 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte  

4/28 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium  

4/30 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed  

5/01 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed  

5/02 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed  

5/03 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit  

5/05 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall  

5/06 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall  

5/07 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway  

5/09 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount  

5/10 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount  

5/11 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount  

5/12 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount  

5/15 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met  

5/16 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met  

6/10 – Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall  

6/11 – Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle  

6/12 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo 2025  

6/14 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West  

6/15 – Birmingham, AL @ Saturn  

6/17 – Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar  

6/18 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum  

6/20 – Orlando, FL @ The Abbey  

6/21 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room  

8/20 – San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre  

8/22 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre  

8/23 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl  

8/27 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic  

8/28 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic  

8/30 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater  

9/01 – Vancouver, BC @ The Orpheum  

9/02 – Seattle, WA @ Woodland Park Zoo  

9/03 – Seattle, WA @ Woodland Park Zoo  

9/05 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Gallivan Center  

9/06 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom  

9/09 – Saint Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre  

9/10 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee  

BLONDSHELL PLAYS VARIETY PLAYHOUSE WITH DAFFO ON JUNE 27

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/27/25

ANNOUNCES 2025 WORLD HEADLINE TOUR 

IF YOU ASKED FOR A PICTURE OUT MAY 2, 2025 VIA PARTISAN RECORDS 

“‘T&A’ is a home run of an opening statement, and the sound of Blondshell becoming an indie star.” – Billboard

“vulnerable, often funny, always honest record delivered in melodic, pop-leaning indie rock.” – PAPER 

“‘T&A’ feels like an elevated version of the Blondshell we know.” – Paste 

“‘T&A’ is a dose of typical Blondshell self-destruction mixed with alluring guitars and humor to lighten the mood.” – Stereogum

”Indie rock darling” – The Needle Drop

“a crunchy alt-rock number with big drums and bigger guitars and biggest vocals from Teitelbaum.” – FLOOD on “T&A”

Blondshell (Sabrina Teitelbaum) today announces If You Asked For A Tour, her upcoming 2025 headline tour in support of her forthcoming sophomore album, If You Asked For A Picture. Kicking off on May 28th in San Diego, Blondshell will play 19 shows in North America making stops in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, New York City, Washington, DC and more before embarking on UK/EU dates in September. Blondshell will receive support from Jahnah Camille, Meg Elsier and Daffo across each leg of the U.S leg. General on sale will take place on Friday, January 17th at 10am local times, all dates are below and for more ticketing and on-sale information, please visit https://www.blondshellmusic.com/tour. 

Last week, Blondshell announced the May 2, 2025 release of her highly anticipated sophomore album, If You Asked For A Picture, via Partisan Records. Returning to the studio with producer Yves Rothman, the project brims with an urgency, ambition, and devastating potency hinted at on Blondshell’s 2023 self-titled debut, the specificity, self-examination, and nonchalant humor of which turned her into one of the most lauded new artists in recent memory.

Alongside the album announcement, Blondshell also shared the crushingly catchy accidental love story “T&A” with a music video directed by Hannah Bon.

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If You Asked For A Picture’s title borrows its title from a 1986 poem by the cherished American writer Mary Oliver, titled “Dogfish.” In it, Oliver grapples with the idea of telling one’s own story: how much to share, how much to keep for oneself — all questions Teitelbaum asked herself while writing the forthcoming LP. “There’s a part of the poem that says: ‘I don’t need to tell you everything I’ve been through. It’s just another story of somebody trying to survive,’” Teitelbaum says. “Something I love about songs is that you’re showing a snapshot of a person or a relationship, and showing a glimpse into a story can be just as important as trying to capture the entire thing. Sometimes it’s even truer to the entire picture than if you tried to write everything down.”

If You Asked For A Picture is alive with a more vital nuance both sonically and thematically, gesturing towards a deeper autobiographical story that taps into something painfully universal without being too overt. Teitelbaum explains, “The first record feels really black-and-white to me. This record has more questions.”

In the studio, Teitelbaum found herself confident and at home like never before, trusting her instincts as she developed an almost telekinetic shorthand with producer Yves Rothman. The result is a record of astounding sonic range – including sky-scraping ballads and colossal hooks that soar over waves of distortion, mixing layered textures and harmonic flourishes, or making unexpected hairpin turns between them. Primary among her production touchstones were unexpected curveballs like Queens of the Stone Age’s Rated R and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Californication. Teitelbaum reveled in appropriating those hyper-masculine aesthetics for her uncompromising examinations of young womanhood, playing with performances of gender in rock. “It’s empowering for me to use sonic references that feel reserved for men,” she explains.

Blondshell’s self-titled 2023 debut unleashed a swiss-army-knife writing style that gets under your skin: songs that are as visceral and anthemic as pop music with all the specificity, self-examination, and nonchalant humor of the best indie rock — songs you want to let crash over you, even as their strength is too concrete to be washed away. The release garnered her critical acclaim and a devoted fan base,  She has since toured relentlessly, playing 150+ shows including major festivals and a tour with Liz Phair, on top of her own sold-out headline dates. In Summer 2024, she made appearances at high profile festivals including Governors Ball, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza. Rolling Stone remarked that her “shows reliably give a sense of catharsis to attendees, and to Teitelbaum herself.” 

In support of the album she performed on The Tonight Show and CBS Saturday and the album garnered countless year-end accolades and landed on Obama’s Best Songs of 2023 list. In 2024, Blondshell released the standalone single “Docket” featuring Bully, which landed on NPR, Rolling Stone, and Esquire’s top songs of the year, and she was featured on A24’s Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute To Talking Heads Stop Making Sense, covering the band’s “Thank You For Sending Me An Angel”.  

In the time since Blondshell, the image of Teitelbaum’s life has changed considerably. As the accolades accrued she spent more time on the road than at home.  This rootlessness naturally impacted Teitelbaum’s relationships with others and with herself. “When you travel a lot, you see different possibilities for who you can be,” Teitelbaum says. “So there were a lot more questions coming up. What do I want my life to look like? Maybe it’s just the nature of being two years older, but I’m more comfortable with nuance now, and I’m more comfortable with gray areas.” There’s an open-endedness to where If You Asked For A Picture lands: it’s a no-skips, triumphant sophomore record that captures the unresolved process of figuring out who you are, too wise to suggest that it has a definitive answer.

U.S TOUR DATES

5/28/25 – San Diego, CA @ Belly Up^

5/30/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda^

5/31/25 – San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore^

6/2/25 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom^

6/3/25 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox^

6/6/25 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell^

6/8/25 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird^

6/11/25 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line*

6/13/25 – Chicago IL, @ Metro*

6/14/25 – Columbus, OH @ Skully’s*

6/16/25 – Toronto, ON @ Axis*

6/17/25 – Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount*

6/19/25 – Boston, MA @ Sinclair%

6/20/25 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall%

6/21/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer%

6/24/25 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club%

6/26/25 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel%

6/27/25 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West%

6/28/25 – Nashville, TN @ Basement East%

^ support from Jahnah Camille

* support from Meg Elsier 

% support from Daffo

EU/UK TOUR DATES

7/10/25 – Madrid, ES @ MadCool Festival

7/12/25 – Trancin, SK @ Pohoda Festival

9/2/25 –  Dublin, IE @ Whelans

9/4/25 – Manchester, UK @ New Century

9/6/25 – Glasgow, SC @ Oran Mor

9/7/25 – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club

9/8/25 – Bristol, UK @ SWX

9/10/25 – Brighton, UK @ Chalk

9/12/25 – London, UK @ Electric Brixton

9/14/25 – Lille, FR @ L’Aéronef

9/15/25 – Paris, FR @ Le Trabendo

9/17/25 – Brussels, BE @ Botanique

9/18/25 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso Tolhuistuin

9/20/25 – Hamburg, DE @ Reeperbahn Festival

9/21/25 – Copenhagen, DK @ VEGA

9/23/25 – Berlin, DE @ Hole44

9/25/25 – Cologne, DE @ Helios37

If You Asked For A Picture tracklisting 

  1. Thumbtack
  2. T&A
  3. Arms
  4. What’s Fair
  5. Two Times
  6. Event Of A Fire
  7. 23’s A Baby
  8. Change
  9. Toy
  10. He Wants Me
  11. Man
  12. Model Rockets

PEACH PIT & BRISTON MARONEY ON TOUR – COMING TO ATLANTA JUNE 20

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/27/25

ANNOUNCE NEW “FALL QUEST 2025” TOUR DATES

Tickets Available Via 3 Pre-sales Starting May 14 

General On-sale Begins Friday, May 16 at 10am Local

NORTH AMERICAN CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH BRISTON MARONEY KICKS OFF MAY 20 

Includes 2 Sold-Out Nights at NYC’s Pier 17 + Red Rocks, The Greek Theater In Los Angeles and More

Today, Vancouver four-piece Peach Pit share Magpie (Expansion Pack), out now via Columbia Records. The expansion pack finds the quartet—lead singer Neil Smith, guitarist Chris Vanderkooy, bassist Peter Wilton, and drummer Mikey Pascuzzi—diving deeper into the world of their 2024 album Magpie with 8 alternative versions, a cover, and a brand new song titled, “Tell Me You Love Me.” Full tracklisting below. 

Peach Pit are extending their already robust 2025 schedule with the addition of 20 U.S. cities for their “Fall Quest 2025″ tour later this year. Kicking off in Portland, ME on September 12, the band’s fall tour will see them perform to an additional 20 cities in the U.S. before wrapping in Pittsburgh, PA. 

Peach Pit U.S. tour dates with Briston Maroney are on sale now. For the newly announced Fall Quest Tour dates, Peach Pit’s fan club members will have access to an exclusive artist pre-sale beginning Tuesday, May 13th at 10 AM local time. Local pre-sales are set to run starting on Wednesday, May 14th at 10 AM local time. Spotify will run their Fans First presale on Thursday, May 15th at 10 AM local time. Finally, tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, May 16th at 10 AM local time. For more information fans can visit www.peachpitmusic.com

The fall run will follow an already banner year of touring for Peach Pit, which started with dates in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. The group is now set to hit the road for nearly 30 dates across the U.S. this May and June, seeing the band perform at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Greek Theatre and Petco Park. Full 2025 tour routing below.

Peach Pit North American Tour With Briston Maroney

5/20 – The Met Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
5/22 – The Rooftop at Pier 17 – New York, NY SOLD OUT

5/23 – The Rooftop at Pier 17 – New York, NY SOLD OUT

5/25 – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill – Sterling Heights, MI
5/26 – Everwise Amphitheater – Indianapolis, IN
5/28 – BMO Pavilion – Milwaukee, WI
5/29 – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island – Chicago, IL
5/30 – The Armory – Minneapolis, MN
6/1 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
6/3 – Sandy City Amphitheater – Sandy, UT SOLD OUT
6/5 – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery – Woodinville, WA
6/6 – Deer Lake Park – Festival Lawn – Burnaby, BC
6/7 – McMenamins Edgefield – Troutdale, OR
6/10 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – San Francisco, CA
6/11 – Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
6/13 – Petco Park – San Diego, CA
6/14 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
6/16 – Moody Amphitheater – Austin, TX
6/17 – Gilley’s Dallas – South Side Ballroom – Dallas, TX
6/18 – 713 Music Hall – Houston, TX
6/20 – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park – Atlanta, GA
6/21 – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre – Charlotte, NC
6/22 – The Anthem – Washington, DC
6/24 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA
6/25 – The Green at Shelburne Museum – Shelburne, VT
6/26 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON

*JUST ANNOUNCED “FALL QUEST” TOUR DATES*

9/12 – State Theatre Portland – Portland, ME

9/13 – College Street Music Hall – New Haven, CT

9/15 – Buffalo Riverworks – Buffalo, NY

9/16 – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI

9/17 – Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH

9/19 – House of Blues – Cleveland – Cleveland, OH

9/20 – Kemba Live! – Columbus, OH

9/21 – The Pageant – Saint Louis, MO

9/23 – Val Air Ballroom – West Des Moines, IA

9/24 – Rose Park – Columbia, MO

9/26 – Iron City – Birmingham, AL

9/27 – House of Blues New Orleans – New Orleans, LA

9/29 – House of Blues Orlando – Orlando, FL

10/1 – Revolution – Fort Lauderdale, FL

10/3 – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC

10/4 – Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN

10/5 – The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC

10/8 – The Windjammer – Isle Of Palms, SC

10/9 – The National – Richmond, VA

10/10 – Roxian Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA

Magpie (Expansion Pack) Tracklisting

  1. Am I Your Girl (Dance Version) 
  2. Tell Me You Love Me
  3. Did You Love Somebody (feat. Sir Chloe)
  4. Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying 
  5. Your Long Black Hair (Full Band) 
  6. Magpie (Live in Bangkok) 
  7. Little Dive (Session 1)
  8. Yasmina (Session 1)
  9. Am I Your Girl (Congleton Version)
  10. Am I Your Girl (Demo)

JUMP INTO SUMMER AT THOMPSON ATLANTA – BUCKHEAD THIS JUNE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/27/25

Soak up Summer with Rooftop Vibes, Poolside Lounging, Signature Events + More


Summer is officially heating up, and Thompson Atlanta – Buckhead is the place to be. In honor of Pride Month, the hotel invites everyone to celebrate love, identity, and community with vibrant events and an exclusive stay offer. With Tesserae’s rooftop in full swing, offering lunch and dinner skyline views, weekend brunch, and a vibrant lineup of live music throughout the week, there’s no better way to spend your days – and nights – in the city. The hotel hosts community-driven events like Thompson Tastes and The Hatty Hour, while wellness seekers can rise early for complimentary yoga and Pilates. Plus, the rooftop pool is open for the season, and cabanas can now be booked directly through the hotel’s website. This summer, guests can take part in the hotel’s new Opt Out, Give Back program – a thoughtful initiative that promotes sustainability by reducing daily housekeeping services while supporting the local nonprofit Giving Kitchen. Whether you’re looking to relax poolside, connect over cocktails, or vibe to summer sounds, Thompson Atlanta – Buckhead would love for you to stay, but you can also come to play!

Thompson Atlanta – Buckhead’s June Calendar of Events includes:

Starting June 1: ‘CELEBRATE HERE’ SPECIAL OFFER
Celebrate Pride – and every moment in between – with an unforgettable stay at Thompson Atlanta – Buckhead. From skyline views and rooftop vibes to warm, welcoming hospitality, guests can enjoy 20% off the best available rate with the exclusive ‘Celebrate Here’ offer. Whether you’re in town for Pride festivities, a spontaneous weekend getaway, or just because, book using promo code PRIDE2025 and save on stays from June 1 through Nov. 1, 2025 (blackout dates apply: July 11–15). Book now by visiting here and make your stay a celebration.

Wednesday, June 11: THE HATTY HOUR
Located at Lobby Bar | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT
Join Thompson Atlanta – Buckhead for a monthly celebration of craftsmanship, style, and community hosted by BM Franklin & Co. Meet Brandon Franklin, founder of BM Franklin & Co., and his talented team of milliners behind the bespoke hats made right in Buckhead Village using timeless techniques and luxurious materials. Whether you’re a longtime friend of the brand, a fellow hat lover, or just looking to connect with some great people over cocktails and light bites, this event is for you. RSVPs are recommended. Secure your spot here.

Sunday, June 15: FATHER’S DAY DINNER
Located at Tesserae | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT
Treat Dad to a meal worthy of celebration with a special Father’s Day dinner at Tesserae on Sunday, June 15. In addition to the regular dinner menu, guests have the option to indulge in a decadent steak dinner featuring a 16oz bone-in beef ribeye topped with black garlic butter, served alongside herb truffle mashed potatoes and a garlic green bean sauté – all for $65. Enhance the experience with the option to add three jumbo tiger shrimp for $16. Elevate the evening even further with a handcrafted Tableside Old Fashioned featuring Edmonds Honor Bourbon for $25, prepared right at your table for a memorable and personal touch. Visit here to view the menu and secure a reservation.

Sunday, June 22: IT’S GIVIN’ BRUNCH
Located at Tesserae | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join Thompson Atlanta – Buckhead in spreading kindness and making a difference at It’s Givin’ Brunch! Dine at Tesserae on Sunday, June 22 anytime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and support local organizations with donations, all while enjoying a delicious modern American brunch with live jazz music and breathtaking rooftop views. This June, 20% of all sales will be donated to Glacier’s Italian Ice, helping to empower Atlanta’s youth through entrepreneurship, providing a safe and educational environment, and offering delicious Italian ice. Visit Tesserae’s website to make a reservation.

Every Tuesday in June: THOMPSON TASTES
Located in the hotel lobby | 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT
Enjoy a complimentary wine or spirit sampling with a featured partner at Thompson Atlanta – Buckhead’s signature tasting series. Stop by the hotel’s lobby every Tuesday in June to mix, mingle and taste exceptional wine. Visit here for more information.

Saturdays in June: YOGA
Located at 1988 | 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. EDT
Every Saturday, rejuvenate with free yoga classes by community instructors. Free for hotel guests, this is the perfect start to the weekend while finding your inner peace. Spots are limited. Visit here to register.

Sundays in June: PILATES
Located at 1988 | 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. EDT
Every Sunday, reset with a Pilates session with expert instructors. This experience is free for hotel guests. Register here.

Saturdays and Sundays in June: ROOFTOP BRUNCH
Located at Tesserae | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT
Elevate the weekend with brunch at Tesserae. Every Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a delicious brunch menu paired with stunning skyline views and live music. Guests will sip on craft cocktails, indulge in chef-driven dishes, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Whether gathering with friends or savoring a laid-back morning, Tesserae’s brunch experience is the ultimate way to unwind in style. To view the full brunch menu and to make reservations, visit here.

Throughout June: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Location Varies | Times Vary
Throughout June, enjoy a dynamic lineup of live entertainment at Tesserae. On Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., immerse yourself in soulful live jazz performances by talented musicians. Every Friday and Saturday, heat things up with high-energy DJ sets from 8 p.m. to midnight. Plus, soak up the sun during the day with a live DJ spinning poolside on the rooftop every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Whether you’re in the mood for smooth jazz or electrifying beats, the hotel has something to set the perfect vibe for your evening. Visit here for more details.

All Summer Long: CABANAS AT THE POOL
Located at The Pool | Times Vary
Elevate summer with a luxurious daycation at Thompson Atlanta – Buckhead’s rooftop pool deck. Guests can now reserve stylish, partially shaded cabanas – available for half-day or full-day rental. Each cabana experience includes complimentary towel service, Wi-Fi, a welcome gift, and access to poolside food and drink service from The Pool Bar. Discounted valet parking is also offered for $10. For the ultimate indulgence, upgrade the cabana experience with curated add-on packages featuring refreshing drinks, shareable bites, and premium bottle service. For more information and to reserve a cabana, visit here. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult over 21.

Please note all events are subject to change, and costs and times vary per event and experience.

20,000 BEERS UNDER THE SEA 2025

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/27/25

Georgia Aquarium

Date: June 7, 2025

Time: 4-8pm

Our most popular summer event is back and better than ever! Celebrate the arrival of summer at Georgia Aquarium on Saturday, June 7th, with unlimited beer, seltzer, and cider samples served in a glowing souvenir tasting cup. Enjoy gourmet cuisine, live music, and an unforgettable evening in the stunning Oceans Ballroom, featuring breathtaking exhibit views and elegant décor. Plus, your ticket includes access to all aquarium exhibits – including the all-new Glow Nights, an experience inspired by the ocean’s bioluminescence!

The fourth annual 20,000 Beers Under the Sea event supports Georgia Aquarium’s education programs, helping countless students experience the magic of the ocean and expanding our educational offerings. Your support ensures a legacy of awe, wonder, and learning for generations to come.

Website: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/events/event/20k-beers-2025/

DEAD PIONEERS AT STATE FARM ARENA ON MAY 1, OPENING FOR PEAL JAM

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/23/25

On May 1, 2025, Denver’s Dead Pioneers brought their punk energy to Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, opening for Pearl Jam in a night that blended rebellion with rock legacy. Picked by Pearl Jam bassist Ament, the indigenous-fronted band, led by Gregg Deal, delivered a performance that was thought-provoking. Though the early crowd was small, those in attendance were treated to a performance that was a discovery. Dead Pioneers’ set was a reminder of punk’s power to inspire, and their selection by Ament underscored their rising status in music. 

Taking the stage around 7:30 PM, Dead Pioneers —featuring Shane Zweygardt on drums, Lee Tesche on bass, and guitarists Josh Rivera and Abe Brennan—launched into a raw and real set. Their performance drew mostly from their sophomore album, PO$T AMERICAN that was released April 11, 2025. As well as their 2023 self-titled debut, offering a blend of punk’s raw edge with social commentary. 

For the highlights, the band played “PO$T AMERICAN,” the title track of their new album, setting the tone with its driving rhythm and Deal’s large vocals. Tracks like “My Spirit Animal Ate Your Spirit Animal” and “Working Class Warfare” embraces the band’s disruptive spirit, while “Tired” from their debut album showcased their ability to balance melody and aggression. Leading us to “Rage,” an anthem that left everyone prepped for Pearl Jam. All of this while, Deal, took the time to weave in his political spoken poetry with themes of indigenous resistance and inequality.  

In conclusion, Dead Pioneers’ appearance at State Farm Arena was more than an opening act—it reflected Pearl Jam’s social advocacy. Their raw politically charged performance introduced Atlanta to a band unafraid to challenge the status quo. This is one to watch. 

Sources: 

Colorado Springs Independent, Setlist checked from Setlist.fm, Dead Pioneer’s band members and background pulled from deadpioneers.band , YouTube 

PEACHFEST MAKES ITS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN TO DOWNTOWN ATLANTA THIS SUMMER

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

Atlanta’s Premier Peach-Powered Culinary Event Partners with Pearson Farm Peach Week, Pairing Innovation with Philanthropy in a Can’t-Miss Summer Celebration

Tickets Now on Sale for July 27, 2025

PeachFest, Atlanta’s signature summer tasting event, returns to Peachtree Center Plaza on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., bringing with it an all-inclusive afternoon of peach-forward dishes, craft cocktails, and community-driven flavor. Now in its 11th year, the festival continues to spotlight Georgia’s most iconic fruit with an expanded footprint, a curated lineup of top culinary talent, and a renewed focus on connection, creativity, and giving back.

Presented by Taste Network, PeachFest brings together more than 65 top chefs, bartenders, artisans, and farmers for an immersive, open-air celebration of the season. Guests can expect peak-season dishes starring fresh Pearson Farm Georgia peaches, peach-infused cocktails, crisp beers, and premium wines—all served with purpose. Proceeds benefit CURE Childhood Cancer and Piggy Bank, a nonprofit that supports small and sustainable farms through disaster relief, business planning, and education.

To further spotlight Georgia’s peach culture, PeachFest is partnering for the first time with Pearson Farm Peach Week—a weeklong celebration of the state’s signature fruit taking place July 21–26. Created by Pearson Farm, the initiative features limited-time, peach-centric dishes and drinks at top restaurants across metro Atlanta. With peaches donated by the fifth-generation Fort Valley orchard, a portion of proceeds from each restaurant will benefit CURE Childhood Cancer, deepening the festival’s commitment to food, community, and purpose.

“PeachFest has always been about more than just celebrating peaches through incredible food and drink,” says Brady Lowe, founder of Taste Network. “It’s about honoring the people and places behind the ingredients, from farmers and chefs to winemakers and distillers—and creating a space where guests can taste something that feels both exciting and meaningful.”

The 2025 festival will feature tasting stations, curated pairings, immersive brand activations, an impressive silent auction, and exclusive VIP experiences, including early access and entry into the VinoTeca Luxe Wine Lounge. A full chef and beverage lineup for both PeachFest and Peach Week will be released in the coming weeks.

Tickets for PeachFest are on sale now at www.peachfest.org. The event takes place at Peachtree Center Plaza (225 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA), with VIP entry beginning at 3 p.m. and general admission at 4 p.m. The all-inclusive experience runs through 7:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $95 for General Admission and $130 for VIP, which includes early access and entry to a private lounge. Guests can receive $30 off any ticket with promo code “peachlove” through June 1, 2025. For the latest updates, follow along on Instagram at @atlpeachfest. 

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 Lambo” swagger 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

ADAC ANNOUNCES WELLNESS DAY 2025: A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE AT THE INTERSECTION OF DESIGN, WELL-BEING, AND NEUROAESTHETICS

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

Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) is proud to announce Wellness in Design at ADAC, an immersive, all-day event set for Wednesday, June 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This groundbreaking gathering is designed exclusively for the trade and explores the powerful intersection of wellness, design, and neuroaesthetics – the science of how our surroundings impact emotional and cognitive health.
 
Throughout the day, attendees will engage with renowned designers, thought leaders, and wellness experts through transformative presentations, hands-on sessions, and sensory experiences. Events will take place throughout ADAC’s campus in the Designer Lounge, presentation room and select showrooms. From sound bath meditations and color theory to biophilic design and mindful eating, Wellness in Design will provide inspiring, real-world tools to help designers create spaces that nourish the mind, body, and soul. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here. Space is limited to 75.
 
“Wellness in Design at ADAC is more than just a day of programming, it’s a call to action for our design community to lead with mindful intention and purpose,” says Katie Miner, General Manager of ADAC. “By exploring how spaces influence our physical and emotional well-being, we’re empowering designers to create environments that support connection, joy, and healthy living. We’re proud to host a day that brings together such meaningful dialogue, creativity, and innovation.”
 
The full schedule of events is as follows:
 
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome & Light Breakfast
Fuel up and connect with fellow attendees over a light breakfast to kick off the day.
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore
 
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Sound Bath Meditation: A Centering Experience to Begin
Start the Wellness in Design journey with a calming Sound Bath Meditation with Chelsea Szegidewicz, designed to ground your senses and awaken your mind for the day ahead. This immersive experience will use sound vibrations to promote deep relaxation and mental clarity, setting a mindful tone for exploring the connection between wellness, design, and neuroaesthetics. 
Sponsored by Benjamin Moore
 
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Ode to Color with Lori Weitzner | CEU 0.1
In this presentation internationally renowned textile designer Lori Weitzner provides a rich, layered perspective on the use and significance of color in our world, including guidelines for putting that color knowledge to practical use in interior design. Each of its ten thematic chapters is an immersion into a distinct palette, exploring it through a diverse selection of imagery; excerpts from poetry, fiction, and children’s literature; cultural anecdotes; and personal stories and essays. Including insight on how color affects our moods, how it engages the senses, and how to use it to enhance where we live and work, this experiential course captivates, inspires, and informs throughout. Weitzner will demonstrate the immersive nature of color through other senses including sound, smell and touch. 
Sponsored by Samuel & Sons
 
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Hands-On Activities at Samuel & Sons with Lori Weitzner
Continue the color conversation with an interactive showroom experience featuring Samuel & Sons’ exquisite trim collections.
Sponsored by Samuel & Sons
 
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Good and Good for You™ with Chef Virginia Willis
Renowned French-trained Southern chef and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, Virginia Willis, brings her wisdom to an empowering wellness session rooted in her real-life transformation journey. Once facing serious health challenges brought on by the demands of a high-stress lifestyle, Willis took control of her well-being – losing over 65 pounds and maintaining it for more than four years. In this engaging presentation, Willis will share her Good and Good for You™ approach to healthy living. Attendees will gain practical tips for balanced eating, doable stress-reduction strategies, and powerful mindset tools to support lasting change. A live cooking demo, light lunch, and a book signing of Willis’ beloved cookbook, “BON APPÉTIT, Y’ALL” will follow.
Sponsored by Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio
 
1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
Wellness & the Mind-Body Connection: Designing for Healing and Well-Being
Join LUXE Interiors + Design Executive Director of Editorial + Brand Content Kathryn Given in a conversation with Marie Cloud, Founder & Principal Designer of Indigo Pruitt Design Studio, and Nicole Baxter, interior designer at nBaxter Design, construction coach, and creator of the Neuroaesthetics of Home theory. Together, they’ll explore how intentional design choices can foster emotional well-being, resilience, and connection – highlighting the powerful role environments play in healing the mind and body.
Sponsored by LUXE Interiors + Design
 
2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
The Neuroaesthetics Healing Journey with Lisa Staprans
Award-winning designer Lisa Staprans delivers an inspiring and visually rich presentation exploring The Neuroaesthetics Healing Journey – a powerful intersection of design, neuroscience, and wellness. In this thought-provoking session, Staprans will introduce the concept of NeuroBeauty, the intentional creation of environments that soothe, inspire, and heal through the principles of neuroaesthetics and biophilic design. Learn how surroundings deeply affect the nervous systems and emotional well-being, and discover how to cultivate harmony, connection, and beauty within a space.
 
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Book Signing: The Soul of Design by Lisa Staprans
Attendees can meet Staprans and receive signed copies of her book, a deep dive into her philosophy of creating with beauty and intention.
 
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Mindful Mixology Mocktail Tasting
Close the day with a curated tasting of zero-proof beverages crafted to engage the senses and encourage reflection and connection.
 
Wellness in Design at ADAC is sponsored by ADAC, Benjamin Moore, Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio, LUXE Interiors + Design, and Samuel & Sons. This event is open to trade only.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: adacatlanta.com/events/wellness-in-design-at-adac