Atlanta Music Guide

Live Review: Band of Horses & the Dynamites featuring Charles Walker @ The Tabernacle, December 31

By Micah McLain

Band of Horses celebrated the arrival of 2010 the same way they did the arrival of the two years previous - with a sold-out two-night stand in Atlanta. The venue this time around was downtown's Tabernacle and the band was able to secure the Dynamites featuring Charles Walker to help them ring in the new year.

The Nashville-based Dynamites are becoming an increasingly important part of the southeastern music scene as Walker looks to claim the present day crown of "the hardest working man in music." While they might seem like a surprising opener for the folk rock stylings of Band of Horses, the Dynamites welcomed this opportunity to play a larger venue full of music lovers who would be unlikely to give their band a chance otherwise. Despite Walker most likely being the oldest man in the building this evening, his stage presence and impressively youthful vocals proved to rival the most energetic performer. Although he was not feeling his best, Walker admirably led his seven-piece band through an up-tempo, hour long set of horn-fueled, soul-soaked funk that was sure to win over plenty of new fans.

All The Best New Year's Eve Events - Right Here!

There's been quite a few changes and additions for all the New Year's Eve events that we've been highlighting, so we thought we'd make like a little easier for everyone and put up one major list - think of it as a cheat sheet for the greatest party night of the year. Tickets are all available at Ticket Alternative.

Crave New Year's Eve Around the World at Life Nightclub lets you view New Year's Eve festivities around the world on five projection screens and 12 plasma TVs, and enjoy four rooms of music from around the world. Tickets are at Ticket Alternative.

N.J. Griffin Productions have teamed up with V-103.3 for Blame it on the Alcohol at The Sheraton Hotel in Atlanta. There'll be free alcohol until midnight and DJ Tee tha Barber spinning tunes. Tickets are available at Ticket Alternative.

Smith's Olde Bar have announced another event for their venue, with a Martay Partay in the Atlanta Room. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative.

ESSO's 3rd Annual New Year's Eve Celebration will have a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, party favors and three rooms of music with hip-hop, '80s and '90s faves and new lounge reggae music being spun all night long. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative.

Whiskey Park at the W Atlanta Midtown Hotel has an open bar package, champagne toast at midnight and much more. Tickets are on sale at Ticket Alternative.

Their sister bar, Whiskey Blue at W Atlanta Buckhead, has a champagne toast, party favors and DJ Chris Rimby spinning tunes. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative.

Atlanta's own Heavy Mojo will be ringing the New Year in over at Gateway Events Center along with Demun Jones of REHAB and Money-4-Nothin. Get your tickets now at Ticket Alternative.

"The Groove's Bangin' New Years Eve" brings rocker Tommy Lee and DJ Aero to Primal Nightclub for a huge party. Get your tickets now at Ticket Alternative.

The city's best bringers-of-the-party, partners in crime, Noot D'Noot and Judi Chicago will rock in the New Year over at Drunken Unicorn. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Alternative.

Smith's Olde Bar hosts Athens own incredible indie rockers Modern Skirts, who will be joined by Five Eight for an incredible night of music. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative.

Atlanta's princes of madness The Black Lips will play to a sure-to-be-sold-out crowd at The EARL. Get your tickets soon at Ticket Alternative. UPDATE: This show is SOLD OUT!

The folks at Pop Death Squad have put together a mammoth party at Star Bar with Gringo Star, The Coathangers, The Judies and Young Orchids. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative now.

If you're in the mood for some classics from a bit further back, Unzipt cover those memorable tracks from the '80s and early '90s at Andrew's Upstairs. Tickets are on sale at Ticket Alternative.

Tavern 99 will be spinning tracks with DJ Madflip. Tickets are at Ticket Alternative.

HALO Lounge will be providing an open bar from 9 - 10p.m., a complimentary champagne toast and a dessert spread, as well as a burlesque performance. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Alternative.

DRINKSHOP at W Downtown Atlanta will be bringing party-goers a special edition of DRINKSHOP Live with performances by Angie Aparo and Michael Tolcher, guest DJ Rod Summers, an open bar from 9 p.m. until midnight and a Veuve Clicquot champagne toast to ring in the new year. Tickets are at Ticket Alternative.

And finally, Sanctuary Nightclub and Lounge will be hosting A New Year's Resolution. Your ticket gets you five hours to take in the top shelf open bar, a champagne toast at midnight, hors d'oeuvres and other delicacies, as well as optional luxury couches and private booths. Smooth. And of course there will be music, supplied by DJ Rohit B. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative. 

Atlanta's Peach Drop Brings Prince's Favorite Band, Morris Day and the Time, and More to Atlanta for New Year's Eve!

We're very excited to announced the details for this year's Peach Drop in Underground Atlanta. "The Largest New Year's Eve Celebration in the Southeast" is bringing a fantastic lineup of music, with Stellate, Ben Deignan, The WannaBeatles and Morris Day and the Time on the main stage. And on the Kenny's Alley stage, there will be performances from Marshall Ruffin, The 54, The Souphonics & Ruby Velle and more. It's a free event, so get there nice and early for maximum fun and a great spot! We'll leave you with a great video of Morris Day and the Time from the movie Purple Rain.

The Time - Jungle Love (morris Day)
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More New Year's Eve Events at Whiskey Park, Smith's Olde Bar, Gateway Events Center, Drunken Unicorn and More!

We have loads more parties and shows up to celebrate the New Year.

N.J. Griffin Productions have teamed up with V-103.3 for Blame it on the Alcohol at The Sheraton Hotel in Atlanta. There'll be free alcohol until midnight and DJ Tee tha Barber spinning tunes. Tickets are available at Ticket Alternative.

Smith's Olde Bar have announced another event for their venue, with a Martay Partay in the Atlanta Room. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative when they go on sale on December 18.

ESSO's 3rd Annual New Year's Eve Celebration will have a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, party favors and three rooms of music with hip-hop, '80s and '90s faves and new lounge reggae music being spun all night long. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative.

Whiskey Park at the W Atlanta Midtown Hotel has an open bar package, champagne toast at midnight and much more. Tickets are on sale at Ticket Alternative (presale ends December 21).

Their sister bar, Whiskey Blue at W Atlanta Buckhead, has a champagne toast, party favors and DJ Chris Rimby spinning tunes. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative.

Atlanta's own Heavy Mojo will be ringing the New Year in over at Gateway Events Center along with Demun Jones of REHAB and Money-4-Nothin. Get your tickets now at Ticket Alternative.

"The Groove's Bangin' New Years Eve" brings rocker Tommy Lee and DJ Aero to Primal Nightclub for a huge party. Get your tickets now at Ticket Alternative.

And finally, the city's best bringers-of-the-party, partners in crime, Noot D'Noot and Judi Chicago will rock in the New Year over at Drunken Unicorn. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Alternative.

UPDATE!

Gringo Star will be playing with The Coathangers, The Judies and Young Orchids at Star Bar. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Alternative.

What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? We Have Some Ideas!

 
Somehow it's that time of year ready, and we're all wondering how we want to ring in 2010. Luckily we have a slew of fantastic events in Atlanta, and whether you are an indie rocker or a posh partier, we have something for you.

Smith's Olde Bar hosts Athens own incredible indie rockers Modern Skirts, who will be joined by Five Eight for an incredible night of music. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative.

Atlanta's princes of madness The Black Lips will play to a sure-to-be-sold-out crowd at The EARL. Get your tickets soon at Ticket Alternative.

If you're in the mood for some classics from a bit further back, Unzipt cover those memorable tracks from the '80s and early '90s at Andrew's Upstairs. Tickets are on sale at Ticket Alternative.

Tavern 99 will be spinning tracks with DJ Madflip. Tickets are at Ticket Alternative.

And finally, Sanctuary Nightclub and Lounge will be hosting A New Year's Resolution. Your ticket gets you five hours to take in the top shelf open bar, a champagne toast at midnight, hors d'oeuvres and other delicacies, as well as optional luxury couches and private booths. Smooth. And of course there will be music, supplied by DJ Rohit B. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative before December 15, when the price goes up. 

The Black Lips to Play The EARL's New Year's Eve Show

The EARL has announced it's sure-to-be-crazy New Year's Eve show, and it's with none other that Atlanta's primary rapscallions The Black Lips. They'll be playing the gig with soon-to-be-announced guests - watch this space! The show is sure to sell out so buy your tickets now at Ticket Alternative.

Pre-Sale Details for Band of Horses' December 30 and 31 Shows at The Tabernacle

 We have the details for Band of Horses' annual New Year's Eve shows, coming to The Tabernacle this December 30 and 31. Presented by OK Productions and Windstorm Productions, the shows will have a presale on Wednesday, August 26 (tomorrow!) at 10 a.m. on Live Nation, which fans can access with the password NIGHTRAINBOW. At this presale, you can also get a two-day pass, but you gotta grab them quick because there is a limited number of discounted ones available.

Tickets go on sale to everyone else on Friday, August 28. For those coming from out of town, or for the lucky few who are just happy to stay in town for the night, The Highland Inn is offering 10% off their rooms for Band of Horses concert goers.

Drumroll, please....

Ally Barnes and Joel Hunter and their respective dates will be ringing in 2009 in style, for free!  Our contest for Heathen Chemistry New Years Eve Party and New Years Eve Resolution 2009 has ended but you can still purchase tickets so you don't miss out on all of the fun!

If you want to check out the events that they won tickets to, check out the Heathen Chemistry New Years Eve Party HERE and  New Years Eve Resolution 2009 HERE.  Tickets are still available to purchase, so HURRY and get your NYE tickets now!

New Years Eve in Atlanta

We've put together a guide to the biggest/coolest events in Atlanta so you can decide where to spend New Year's Eve. Try to decide soon! Some are close to selling out and ticket prices often increase either just before the event or at the door.

5th Annual New Years Eve
Shout! Restaurant
$30.00  - Entry Only
Official site: www.sheeratlanta.com
Find tickets: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/2909.aspx
Details: This party has sold out the last five years and is always a popular alternative to a hotel party for a sophisticated crowd.

New Years Eve w/ Frontiers
Andrews Upstairs/East Andrews
$40 - $175 - entry only and packages avail.
Official site: www.andrewsupstairs.com
Find tickets: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/3085.aspx
Details: Always packed and one of the best bets for the Buckhead crowd.

Heathen Chemistry
Engine 11 Firehouse Tavern
$85 - open bar and breakfast buffett
Official site: www.heathenchemistry.net
Find tickets: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/3078.aspx
Details: The indie party. Premium open bar. In it's 5th year.

The Spirit of '09 New Year's Masquerade Ball
Halo Lounge
$40.00 - entry only
Official site: www.halolounge.com
Find tickets: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/3079.aspx
Details: Complimentary champagne bar. Cool crowd in one of Atlanta's best lounges.

Atlas Sound
Drunken Unicorn
$15.00 -entry only
Official site: www.thedrunkenunicorn.net
Tickets: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/3047.aspx
Details: Side project by Deerhunter front-man Bradford Cox

New Years Eve - Altitude Mile High Lounge
W Hotel Midtown
$150.00 - Open Bar
Tickets: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/3138.aspx
Details: OM Records Samantha James spins at this Wonderlust event.

The Rent Boys
The EARL
$12.00 - Entry Only
Official site: www.badearl.com
Tickets: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/2733.aspx
Details: One of Atlanta's best-known bands. Sure to cause a raucus in East Atlanta!

New Years Eve Resolution 2009
Sheraton Hotel (DOWNTOWN)
$100 - Open Bar
Official site: www.nyeatlanta2009.com/
Tickets: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/3053.aspx
Details: With DJ Gaurav and DJ Sahil K spinning.

2nd Annual New Years Eve Celebration
Club ESSO
$30.00 - Entry Only
Official site: www.v103.com
Tickets: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/3116.aspx
Details: DJ Tayrock spinning the best in Hip Hop R&B and Old School

Col. Bruce Hampton and the Quark Alliance
Smiths Olde Bar
$20.00  - Entry Only
Official site: www.smithsoldebar.com
Tickets: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/1450.aspx
Details: Blueground Undergrass are also on the bill!

New Years Eve Concerts!

If you don't want to hit up the hotel/bar parties this year for NYE, how about a great night of music to ring in the new year?  Here are a couple of options for you, from some of Atlanta's best concert venues.

Spend the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009 at THE EARL with The Rent Boys and Howlies.  The show starts at 10:00pm and you can buy tickets now HERE.

Or you can welcome 09 with Col. Bruce Hampton and the Quark Alliance at Smiths Olde Bar. Also performing will be Blueground Undergrass.  Advance tickets are available HERE.