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Upcoming Events and ShowsRecommended Open Mics
We are fortunate to live in a city with many wonderful music spots, where great musical acts from all over the world perform. We are often asked about cool upcoming shows, workshops, or simply what our favorite venues are. While we try to keep abreast of the music scene, most of our listed events are mainly guitar-oriented. So, please let us know about your upcoming show, or any event that isn't listed, and we will add it to our list. Below are lists of upcoming shows, workshops and ongoing meetings, some of our favorite venues, and open mics. Also, be sure to check our myspace page for events on the bulletin board. Many of our friends are great performers who need your support. www.myspace.com/maplestreetguitars
Music on the Hill at Northside Drive Baptist Church Sundays at 3PM BEGINNING February 28, 2010, FREE!!!
February 28, Mendelssohn's Piano Trio in D-minor, Arvo Pärt's "Spiegel im Spiegel", Beethoven's Piano-Cello Sonata No. 1, and Manuel de Falla's Suite Populaire Espagnol. March 7, Tim Whitehead and Olga Shpitko continue their 5-concert series of all 10 of Beethoven's Piano-Violin Sonatas, with Numbers 4 and 9 ("Kreutzer")--the Kreutzer sonata is one of Beethoven's best known, and is just gorgeous. Anton von Webern's "Four Pieces, Op. 7" will also be performed. March 14, Brahms' Piano Trio No. 2 in C-major, and Mozart's Piano-Violin Sonata in E-minor. All of these events are offered free to the public (though donations are appreciated), and begin at 3pm in the chapel at Northside Drive Baptist Church (handicap accessible). The church is located at 3100 Northside Drive, Atlanta, 30305. For additional information please visit the church's website, www.northsidedrive.org, or call or 404-237-8621
South of West and Friends at Smith's Olde Bar's Atlanta Room Friday, March 12, 2010 $8 9PM (Doors at 8PM)
That's right folks, after a packed show in December, South of West, Lindsay Petsch, and Jimmy Galloway are back by popular demand at Smith's Olde Bar. With great songwriting and a new line up from South of West, this will be a fantastic night of music in the Atlanta Room (especially for only eight bucks)!
Delta Moon and Leroy Powell and The Messengers at the 5 Spot Saturday, March 12, 2010 $10 Doors at 8PM Delta Moon is putting on a CD release show on the down low, what they describe as a CD "leak." For those not familiar with Delta Moon, the group is filled with immense talent, including 2008 Blues Songwriter of the Year, Tom Gray. This show will no doubt be a thrilling night of music.
Loudon Wainwright III and Richard Thompson at the Variety Playhouse Tuesday, April 20, 2010 $30 $32.50 at the Door From the Variety Playhouse's Webpage: Richard Thompson and Loudon Wainwright III, long time friends and collaborators commence their first ever North American tour together for 2010. While they have performed and recorded together intermittently over the years, this will be their first full scale North American tour together. Be prepared for a once in a lifetime concert event when they join forces on the same bill, onstage together and separately. Loudon is one of America's most cherished music icons, a darkly witty and touchingly personal songwriter and storyteller. He started out in the folk clubs of New York and Boston before going on to parallel music and acting careers, giving birth to over 20 albums, acting in a long list of productions, from MASH to the 40 Year Old Virgin, as well as creating music for film and theatre. Richard is the product of a working class London family, teenage founder of British musical pioneers Fairport Convention, creator with then-wife Linda Thompson of a series of critically acclaimed musical masterpieces in the 1970's and 80's, and proud owner of an ongoing legacy of great solo albums that continues to this day. He was named by Rolling Stone to their top 20 all-time guitarists list, and is the recipient of a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award.
2009-2010 Spivey Hall Guitar Series: Housed in one of the most acoustically perfect halls in the nation, the Spivey Hall Series has consistently presented to metro Atlanta -- year after year - stellar musical programs, including the most exciting and inspiring of the world's solo guitar players. Clayton State Students may purchase tickets for only $10. All middle school, high school and college students may purchase tickets at 50% off with valid ID. Groups of 10 or more can save 20% off full-price tickets.
Concert: Sunday, March 21, 3PM - $40 The Washington Post calls the Assads "the best two-guitar team in existence, maybe even in history." These Brazilian-born brothers have set a new standard of guitar innovation, ingenuity and expression. Together they enjoy "a formidable reputation as guitarists who have an extraordinarily wide repertoire of material that transcends all categories. What links them is deft playing and a stunning interplay" (The Independent).
Saturday, April 17, 2010
8:15PM $35 A charismatic interpreter (The Philadelphia Inquirer) and "exceptionally musical guitarist with a warm, rich tone" (Acoustic Guitar), Jason Vieaux "is among the elite of today's classical guitarists" (Gramophone). Program: Music by J.S. BACH, Isaac ALBENIZ, and Leo BROUWER, plus Jason Vieaux's arrangements of Five Songs in Baroque Style and The Bat by American jazz pioneer, Pat Metheny.
Asheville String Club at the Java Monkey Tuesdays at 7:30PM BEGINNING February, 2010, FREE!!!
Tired of the open mic scene? The Asheville String Club has started something a little different in the Atlanta/Decatur music scene. Each Tuesday, the Asheville String Club hosts three or four local songwriters, who each play a forty-five minute set. As opposed to a "songwriter in the round," this format can be described as an artist showcase. Not only is it a great listening experience for the audience (as there is plenty of musical variety), but each performer has the opportunity to play a more filled-out set. So, if you are in the mood for inspired original music, superb coffee, tea, beer, wine, and/or food, then the Asheville String Club is the ticket! The Java Monkey is located on Church St. in the heart of Decatur. For more information about the venue or playing opportunities, check out: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Asheville-String-Club/242776471839
The 5 Spot www.fivespot-atl.com Northside Tavern www.northsidetavern.com Blind Willies www.blindwilliesblues.com Variety Playhouse www.variety-playhouse.com Ragamuffin Cafe www.ragamuffinmusic.com The Red Light Cafe www.redlightcafe.com Eddie's Attic www.eddiesattic.com Spivey Hall www.spiveyhall.org The Schwartz Center schwartzcenter.emory.edu The Ferst Center www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu Georgia State University www.music.gsu.edu/events.aspx The Rialto www.rialtocenter.org The Earl www.badearl.com The Tabernacle www.tabernacleatl.com Kavarna www.instantkavarna.com The Star Bar www.starbar.net Daddy D's www.daddydz.com Fatt Matts
www.fatmattsribshack.com Churchill Grounds www.churchillgrounds.com Loca Luna www.loca-luna.com 10 High www.tenhighclub.com Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge www.myspace.com/highlandinnloungeatlanta Swallow at the Hollow www.theswallowatthehollow.com Smith's Olde Bar: www.smithsoldebar.com/events/ Creative Loafing http://atlanta.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/Music
Open Mic Night at the Red Light Café Wednesday Nights The Red Light Cafe is the sort of venue that songs are written about. Home-made baffling hangs from high ceilings, local art hangs on the red walls, chairs and tables are mis-matched, the beer cooler hums in concert with the glow of the ancient fluorescent light mounted above it, and a collection of random books can be found next to the ancient sofas in the back. Yet, even on a quiet night, the stage creaks with a history of John Hammond's pounding feet, Tommy Emmanuel's blazing fingers, and Bonnie Raitt's haunting slide. Even though a long list of heavy hitters have graced this venue (as a wall of signed promotional posters attests), the Red Light has a comfortable, unintimidating vibe, and remains Atlanta's second longest running open mic. Players of all levels and backgrounds are welcome. Open mic is every Wednesday night: sign-in at 7:30, music begins at 8:00 p.m.. Red Light Cafe, 553 Amsterdam Avenue, 404-874-7828 Open Mic Night at Limerick Junction Tuesday Nights Every Tuesday Night at 9:30 PM until closing. Sign up in person at 5:00 PM, or by phone at 5:30; Phone: 404-874-7147. Limerick Junction, 822 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30306 Open Mic Night at Eddie's Attic Monday Nights Eddie's Attic is Atlanta's longest running open mic. Though there is a heavy backlog for sign up (one usually has to sign up weeks in advance), it is worth the wait to play in one of Atlanta's most prestigious acoustic venues--Eddie's Attic has been the stomping grounds for players like John Mayer, Jennifer Nettles, and Sheryl Crow. Eddie's is a smoke free, and located in the heart of Decatur at 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur, GA 30030 (404-377-4976). Open mic is every Monday night at 8:00 p.m. Open Mic Jam at The 5 Spot Tuesday Nights The Five Spot hosts an Open Mic Jam featuring all types of music- Jazz, Blues, R & B, Soul, Avant-Garde, Fusion, et cetera. Drums, amps, and a full PA are provided (they are also able to record each performance). Sign up is at 9pm and music goes until 1 AM. The Five Spot serves food until Midnight and offers a full bar with over 50 beers! 1153 Euclid Ave. 404-223-1100 Open Mic Night at Java Lords (Seven Stages) Tuesday Nights Sign up Tuesday nights at 9:00 p.m. Java Lords is adjacent to the Seven Stages theatre (in the same building) on Euclid Ave in Little 5 Points. This an intimate open mic, well suited for original acoustic musicians. Open Mic Night at the Blue Frog Cantina Wednesday Nights 9PM One of Atlanta's newer open mics, the Blue Frog has lots of appeal for those who like beer with their music and for those who don't mind a late night. Blue Frog also features some food and beer specials that are light on the wallet - starving artists have to eat too! Regardless, as East Atlanta is rapidly becoming a hopping Atlanta destination, you are sure to meet some interesting folks at this open mic as you spread your music around. 469 Flat Shoals Ave Atlanta, Georgia, 30316
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