Atlanta Music Guide

Emerson Hart

Tonic's former lead singer Emerson Hart is hitting in the road in promotion of his new solo album Cigarettes and Gasoline. Cigarettes and Gasoline marks Hart's solo debut, which the talented singer/songwriter started penning in 2005. The video for the emotional charged first single, "If You're Gonna Leave," is below. Check out Hart on April 18 at Smith's Olde Bar, get your tickets here!

Back in the High Life

Legendary British rocker Steve Winwood is returning to the music spotlight with a new album and tour this spring. On April 29, Winwood will release his new album Nine Lives on Columbia Records. It will mark his first album release since 2003's About Time.

"Dirty City," the first single off Nine Lives, features Winwood's longtime pal and collaborator Eric Clapton on guitar. The song is a great showcase of Clapton's signature guitar wails and Winwood's strong bluesy voice; it really is a stand out rock jam that sounds like it was recorded around 20 years ago at the height of Winwood's fame. Recently Winwood and Clapton joined forces again on stage for three sold-out performances at Madison Square Garden.

This spring Winwood will tour with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers for a national tour starting in late May. Be sure to catch these two stellar acts when they stop in the Atlanta area on July 9th at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park.

Tabernacle Updates

The Tabernacle is still undergoing repairs, due to storm damage from the tornado, but several shows originally slatted for the Tabernacle stage have been moved, postponed or canceled. Check the list below to see where your favorite acts will now be staged.

The Mars Volta- CANCELED- Originally scheduled for April 5 has been canceled. Refunds are available at point of purchase.

The Levon Helm Band- NEW VENUE- The April 9 show will now be at Variety Playhouse. All Tabernacle tickets will be honored, but it is no longer reserved seating.

Lifehouse- POSTPONED- The original April 12 date has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. April 12 tickets will be honored on the new date.

Gigantour with Megadeth- NEW VENUE & TIME- The April 20 show will now be at the Masquerade Music Park at 5:00pm. All Tabernacle tickets will be honored.

Panic at the Disco- NEW VENUE & ONE NIGHT- Tickets for both April 26 and April 27 shows will be honored on April 26 at Masquerade Music Park. This will only be a one night performance. All original Tabernacle tickets for both dates will be honored for the one and only show.

Elvis Costello & The Imposters- POSTPONED- The April 28 show has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.

Paramore- NEW DATE & VENUE- The orginal March 29 show has been moved to May 16 at Masquerade Music Park. Tickets for the orginal Tabernacle show will be honored at the new date and venue.

Lisa Lampanelli- NEW DATE- Her April 19 show has been moved to August 9 at the Tabernacle. Tickets for the orginal date will be honored at the new date.

Keep checking back with Atlanta Music Guide for more updates.

Underworld in Atlanta

  Underworld finally made their first appearence in Atlanta on Friday night at Center Stage for just one of 2 shows in the US. The band used the gig as a warm-up show before their performance at the Winter Music Conference in Miami.

The band played a 2 hour set that included hits from all 6 of their CD's including Cowgirl from their debut Dubnobasswithmyheadman and the anthem Born Slippy that most people remember from the movie Trainspotting. At one point the band had several 20' inflatables on the stage. As expected the visuals/videos behind the band where amazing too. (apologies for the crap photos.. but you get the idea!)  www.myspace.com/underworld 

Queens of the Stone Age FREE SHOW!!!

Queens is playing that Soco Music Expreience this year down in Centennial Park on May 17th. Ghostland Observatory and Ryan Shaw are on the bill as well....watch out for tornado glass

More info here

The Roxy closes on Friday!

The Coca-Cola Roxy will host it's last ever show on Friday March 21st. The Gutter Twins will be the last band to play one of Atlanta's best and most loved venues. The venue is being remodeled as part of the Buckhead redevelopment project. The venue will reopen in about a year.

See Stars

Stars, an upcoming rock group from Canada, will make their US television debut tonight on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. They will perform their latest single "Take Me to the Riot" off of their new album, In Our Bedroom After the War. Stars is also gearing up for a short tour, before they play Coachella in April. Catch them at the Georgia Theatre in Athens this weekend on March 22nd.

Van Halen's New Date

Van Halen's postponed tour will resume the middle of April. The rockers will make up their previous missed shows (February 25th and March 19th) at The Arena at Gwinnett on Sunday May 11th. Tickets for the previously scheduled shows will be honored. For tickets or more information, visit here.

Tabernacle Damage

One of Atlanta's most beloved musical venues, the 98-year old historic Tabernacle, was badly damaged in Friday's tornado. The downtown tornado that harmed so many attractions, homes, and business left its mark on the venue, by blowing out windows and causing other structural injury. Engineers and experts are currently assessing the building, and LiveNation will announce soon a schedule for repairs and concerts. Keep checking back with Atlanta Music Guide for more details.

From South By Southwest...

Couldn't make it to South By Southwest? No problem. FADER has posted a great performance of Lou Reed on the FADER Fort stage. Check it out!

Lou Reed at The Levi's®/FADER Fort from The FADER on Vimeo