How To Survive The Entertainment Industry: April 2015

Thursday, April 30, 2015

The Offspring with Jawws at The Tabernacle

Dexter Holland has a new hot sauce called “Gringo Bandito,” and he’s presently touring the country in support of the 2009 Scovie Award winner! It is “tastes great on tacos, burritos, pizza, wings and more!” In all seriousness, The Offspring recently hit the road in support of the upcoming Coming For You, electrifying The Tabernacle with tracks […]

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KeithCharles Spacebar's debut album is 'Triflin'

Awful Records' self-described minimalist, KeithCharles Spacebar, just released his debut album, We're All A Little Triflin'. The DIY hip-hop-punk collective's producer/MC/music video director, and overall whiz gave us a preview for We're All A Little Triflin with the synthed-out, dance jam, "S T A C Y," a collaboration with NEVR.…

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Tracklist: Yo-landi Visser's first words

>> Last Night on Late Night: John Fogerty and his wig did "Traveling Band > Proud Mary > Fortunate Son" on Letterman, Josh Groban talked about seeing New Kids on the Block in the third grade and did "Anthem" on Fallon, Shakey Graves did "The Perfect Parts" on Meyers, Kodaline did "The One" on Corden, Shawn Mendes did "Stitches" on Coco, Modest Mouse did "The Ground Walks, With Time in a Box" and "Wicked Campaign" on Kimmel, J. Mascis did "Every Morning" and "Alone," and earlier in the day, Sean Puffy Puff Daddy Diddy Combs told Ellen that most days he goes by Puff.

>> "I really used to think that my head was harder than any surface it came in contact with, and I don’t anymore.…

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Ava Luna won’t let you steal their van

Ava Luna’s third album, 'Infinite House,' is a complex and cohesive collection of songs recorded Brooklyn and rural Mississippi. by Beca Grimm Brooklyn soul-pop outfit Ava Luna doesn't follow a logical path in life or in music. The group's sound is exciting but unpredictable, zipping across groove-heavy freak-outs and front porch folklore.…

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Windhand's bewitching metal brew

Doom and stoner metal band’s bright future begins with back-to-back shows opening for Sleep by Bobby Moore Since 2008, Richmond, Va.-based five-piece Windhand has made a name for itself among esoteric metal circles — its reputation first taking shape with the group's 2012 self-titled debut for Forcefield Records. Bewitching vocalist Dorthia Cottrell's occult-oriented lyrics make Windhand a doom metal band at heart, but bandmates Asechiah Bogdan (ex-Alabama Thunderpussy) and Garrett Morris' dual guitar assault carry the band's sound into sludge and stoner territory.…

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Atlanta radio goes three times dope

Atlanta’s the only city in the country with three new classic hip-hop stations. We went behind the scenes to find out why and which ones will last. by Rodney Carmichael DJ Nabs is back "In the Lab," decked out in a sparkly black and red boxing robe and matching shorts. The last time he wore this outfit in the ring, the 46-year-old amateur lost to a young pro half his age with an undefeated record.…

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

A3C to match up to $10K of De La Soul's Kickstarter

Today, the A3C Festival and Conference announced that it will match up to $10,000 of all pledges made to De La Soul's And the Anonymous Nobody Kickstarter campaign made between April 30 at 12 p.m. EST and May 2 at 12 p.m.…

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Shameia Crawford is a vocal beast!!!!!

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Tracklist: Ryn Weaver getting better

>> Last Night on Late Night: Future Islands dedicated their new song, "The Chase," to the people of Baltimore on Letterman, Tori Kelly did "Nobody To Love" on Fallon, The Lone Bellow, "Take My Love" on Coco, Tim McGraw did "Shotgun Rider" and "Overrated" on Kimmel, Misterwives did "Imagination Infatuation" on Daly, Barney Frank did "Defying Stereotypes" and "The Supreme Court's Gay Marriage Ruling" Meyers, Amy Schumer did "Girl, You Don't Need Makeup" on Inside Amy Schumer, and earlier in the day, Tim McGraw did "Something Like That" on Ellen.

>> "I've done like 25 shows, and you have to keep getting better if you have all these eyes on you.…

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CHEW debuts with two tracks of proggy psych sounds

With less than 10 minutes of music made public on the group's Bandcamp page, CHEW shows quite a bit of promise. With a lineup featuring Brett Reagan (guitar/electronics), Sarah "Snare-uh" Wilson of DAMS (drums) and Brandon Pittman (bass), the trio produces agile and fuzz-laden psych jams that veer into deeply heady territories, including everything from prog and acid rock to funk and downbeat.…

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Tracklist: Alessia is here

>> Last Night on Late Night: Smokey John Mellencamp talked heart attacks and did "Longest Days" on Letterman, Zac Brown Band did "Tomorrow Never Comes" on Fallon, Holy Wave did "Wet & Wild" on Daly, Marina and the Diamonds did "Forget" on Coco, the ting Tings did "The Wrong Club" on Corden, The Wombats did "Greek Tragedy" on Meyers, and earlier in the day, sister act The Warning did "Crazy Train" on Charlie Puth- discoverer Ellen DeGeneres' Ellen.

>> "I come to the table full of bigotry.…

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Ill Poacher drops 'Trill Love' and 'Vanillin'

For those attuned to the dim yet infinitely danceable rattle of U.K. garage, Atlanta can be a bit of a desert. Thankfully, local electronic duo Ill Poacher provides one of the city's few links to soulful, bass-heavy music.…

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Houston In The Blind (ft. members of Snowden, Dead Confederate, and Ponderosa) plays Shaky Knees pre-party

Other than neurotically constructed time schedules, the main thing associated with this year’s Shaky Knees Festival is anticipation. With the countdown still in the double digits, everyone is just, well, sick of waiting.…

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Monday, April 27, 2015

End of the World - Gareth Asher & Nicki Thrailkill

Recorded on the island of Vieques inside an abandoned Navy Bunker 4.22.15

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Yoon Nam bids farewell with final WRAS shifts

Since 2006, the soothing sounds of Yoon Nam's voice and musical tastes have been Sunday fixtures for Atlanta radio. The host of 88.5 FM/WRAS' "Blue Note" jazz show (noon-2 p.m.) and the psychedelic cornucopia that is "Jet Lag" (8-10 p.m.) has carved out a haven for listeners who have a deep relationship with adventurous music.…

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Mess-Around 2015 rivaled past years' quality and debauchery

Another Mess-Around is on the books, and the seventh edition of the annual garage and punk festival rivaled previous years' onstage talent and after hours debauchery. Though the fest is usually viewed as a garage-punk showcase, noise rockers and outside the box punk ruled the night Fri., April, 24, when Pissed Jeans plowed through a headlining set that will go down in Mess-Around lore as a true high mark.…

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Tracklist: Grooming The Darkness

>> Tonight on Late Night: Letterman has John Mellencamp and Todd Rundgren, Fallon has Zac Brown Band, Kimmel has Stromae, Corden has the Ting Tings, Meyers has the Wombats and Jack Antonoff, Conan has Marina and the Diamonds, and Daly has Holy Wave.

>> "Sometimes I have a beard, sometimes I don't, and I'm not very good at maintaining it.…

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Saturday, April 25, 2015

Blaxxx bring frenetic energy to the Mess-Around

Garage-punk supergroup Blaxxx was born out of boredom during SXSW in 2014, when Bim Thomas (Obnox, Bassholes, This Moment in Black History) met up with OBN IIIs' Orville Neely (bass) and Tom Triplett (guitar) for a just a few hours, piecing together the songs that became the aptly-titled E.P. For No Apparent Reason (12XU Records). The end result is blown-out garage jams, effectively blending the OBN IIIs’ guitar slinging with Thomas’ penchant for noisy, blues-inspired rock ’n’ roll.…

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Interview with Big Quiz Thing’s Noah Tarnow!

Big Quiz Thing is BACK with a Special Edition of their trivia extravaganza–it’s a May the 4th Star Wars celebration! I talk with emcee Noah Tarnow about Big Star Wars Quiz Thing, the upcoming return of Big Family Quiz Thing, the Machete Order, and the comfortable Toronto Pearson International Airport. Big Star Wars Quiz Thing is […]

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The Who prepped Atlanta for a fond farewell

“The Who Hits 50!” hit the Arena at Gwinett Center on April 23, and provided Metro Atlanta with perhaps its final glance at one of the juggernauts of rock ’n’ roll. During the set up, the video screen provided countless Who facts including an exhaustive list of when and where they had played in Atlanta through the years as well as elaborate photo montages of the fallen Ox and Moon (which actually became more hallucinatory as the show progressed).…

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Speedy Ortiz “riiiiise above and gliiiiiide away” at The Sinclair

The Sinclair was a packed house Wednesday night for the Speedy Ortiz CD release party; as a hometown gig for the Northampton, MA-based band, kinetic warmth buzzed through friends and fans alike as Sadie Dupuis and crew played their freshly-release Foil Deer track-by-track. What’s a party without some guests, though? That’s where Krill and Mitski […]

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Friday, April 24, 2015

Announcing New Volunteer Programs at AMP

Make a difference in your community…volunteer with AMP!

Have you been looking for opportunities to give back to your Atlanta community in a fun and creative way? In honor of National Volunteer Month, we’ve created two brand new ways you can support AMP’s work in the Atlanta community: the Atlanta Music Project Street Team and the Practice Makes Professional Series.

By participating in our new volunteer programs, you will help AMP achieve its mission of inspiring social change through music, while getting to know the AMP Young Artists on and off the stage! Please read on for details and how you can participate. Future AMP Volunteers, we look forward to meeting you!

Atlanta Music Project Street Team

Be a vital part of the Atlanta Music Project by volunteering as a member of the AMP Street Team. Street Team members assist with concert and event operations and transportation of our Young Artists. Use your time and talents to take AMP performances from great to spectacular!

For more information about joining the AMP Street Team and to sign up, visit the AMP Street Team website.

Practice Makes Professional Series

In this musical twist on a traditional “Career Day,” you and a small group of friends or colleagues will spend an hour at one of the AMP sites, enjoying a private mini-concert and speaking to our Young Artists about your professional journey. Inspire our Young Artists with your story of success and share insight into your education and chosen career. All professions welcome!

To learn more and schedule a date for your Practice Makes Professional Series session, click here.

Know someone who would be interested in volunteering for AMP? Share this post below!

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Tracklist: Heidi Klum for Sia

>> Last Night on Late Night: Jessie Baylin did "Creepers (Young Love)" on Meyers, Russell Crowe and Jimmy did "Balls in Your Mouth" on Fallon, Chet Faker did "Gold" and "1998" on Kimmel, Borns did "Past Loves" and "Electric Love" on Daly, Natalie La Rose did "Somebody" on Corden, and earlier in the day, Natalie La Rose did... "Somebody" on Ellen.…

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The Who hits 50 at Gwinnett Arena tonight

"The Who Hits 50!" tour stops at the Gwinnett Arena this evening, and you can bet the bank that this will probably be Townshend and Daltrey's last hurrah in Metro Atlanta. Straight from the horse's mouth, Daltrey recently explained to RollingStone.com, "I do know this is the last big tour we'll ever do.…

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J Dilla’s ghost finds new life

Methuzulah uses storied producer J Dilla’s legacy as a unifying force with a Beat Battle. by Paul DeMerritt When legends die their ghosts typically rest in the dusty corners of history, populating greatest hits compilations — the artists remembered as brief visionaries of bygone eras. The specter of legendary hip-hop producer J Dilla is more alive than ever.…

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Atlanta Music Project Orchestra’s 2015 Spring Concert To Feature Guest Conductor Joseph Young

Atlanta, Ga., April 21, 2015 – Joseph Young, Assistant Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Music Director, will guest conduct the Atlanta Music Project Orchestra’s 2015 Spring Concert. The concert will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 12 p.m. at the Rich Theatre of the Woodruff Arts Center. MailChimp is the Presenting Sponsor for the concert.

“The Atlanta Music Project is an important asset to the Atlanta community, both for the arts and for youth development.” said Mr. Young. “I’m looking forward to working with these talented students to deliver a truly memorable performance. ”

josephyoung Maestro Joseph Young assumed his current post with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in June 2014. Mr. Young assists with the artistic leadership of the Orchestra and serves as the primary conductor for the ASO’s education and community concerts. Prior to joining the ASO, Mr. Young was Resident Conductor of the Phoenix Symphony. He also spent a season as Assistant Conductor and League of American Orchestras Conducting Fellow with the Buffalo Philharmonic.

Dantes Rameau, Executive Director of the Atlanta Music Project, said of the partnership with Joseph Young and the ASO: “I’m grateful to Mr. Young for taking the time to lead our orchestra students in their spring concert. His knowledge, talent and presence will be an inspiration to our young artists.”

The concert will feature the 50 young artists of the Atlanta Music Project’s Gilbert House-South Bend Orchestra. Mr. Young will lead the Orchestra in works by Offenbach, Holst, Handel and Mozart. This concert will mark the end of a celebratory fifth year anniversary of programming for the Atlanta Music Project that has included a number of special joint concerts with prestigious youth music ensembles in the Atlanta area, including the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, the Metropolitan Youth Orchestras of Atlanta, and the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir, as well as performances in spectacular Atlanta venues such as the Rialto Center for the Arts, the W Atlanta – Midtown Hotel and Spivey Hall.

About the Atlanta Music Project

Founded in 2010, the Atlanta Music Project provides intense music education for underserved youth right in their neighborhood. Currently in its fourth year of programming and serving 110 students at three sites, AMP provides all its students with an instrument, a teaching artist, classes and numerous public

performance opportunities. AMP does not hold entrance auditions – the only requirement is commitment to attending all classes. AMP’s programs include: the AMP Orchestra; AMPlify, the choral program of the

Atlanta Music Project; and the AMP Academy, providing advanced musical training to AMP’s most talented and dedicated students. AMP’s young artists have performed at Atlanta’s most prestigious venues, including the Woodruff Arts Center, Spivey Hall and Philips Arena. In the next three years AMP will expand to serve over 300 students at multiple sites. For more information visit http://ift.tt/1y14GV7.

About Joseph Young

Joseph Young became Assistant Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra in June 2014. Mr. Young assists with the artistic leadership of the Orchestra and serves as the primary conductor for the ASO’s education and community concerts.

Prior to joining the ASO, Mr. Young was Resident Conductor of the Phoenix Symphony. He also spent a season as Assistant Conductor and a League of American Orchestras Conducting Fellow with the Buffalo Philharmonic.

In 2007, Mr. Young made his professional debut as the first recipient of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO)-Peabody Institute Conducting Fellowship, and he worked with the BSO through 2009. His recent conducting engagements include the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Tucson Symphony, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Delaware Symphony Orchestra and Orquestra Sinfónica do Porto Casa da Música.

Mr. Young’s other professional accolades include being named a semi-finalist in the 2013 Gustav Mahler International Conducting Competition and being featured in the League of American Orchestras prestigious Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview. Additionally, he was the first recipient of the Sir Georg Solti Foundation Career Grant for young conductors. He has furthered his conducting studies at the Cabrillo Contemporary Music Festival, the 2010 Jorma Panula International Master class in Porto, Portugal and at the Tanglewood Music Center.

Mr. Young received a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of South Carolina in 2004 and completed his graduate studies in conducting with Gustav Meier and Markand Thakar at the Peabody Conservatory in 2009.

For media inquiries:

Dantes Rameau
203-887-5108, dantes@atlantamusicproject.org
Lindsay Aleshire
706-202-6132, lindsay@atlantamusicproject.org

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Tracklist: Dave Grohl's new band

>> Last Night on Late Night: Chaka Khan did the Paul Shaffer-penned 1979 classic "It's Raining Men" on Letterman, Dwight Yoakum did "Liar" on Meyers, Mark Ronson talked about bailing on meeting Stevie Wonder on Corden, Years & Years did "Desire" and "King" on Daly, and LL Cool J talked about the first album he purchased backstage at Fallon.

>> "Eat Pray Thug, is also about how I'm just as guilty of exotifying India or of orientalism as a white person is. Like, I freaked out and I went to India on some I'ma find myself-type thing.…

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Flamin’ Groovies still ‘Shakin’ Some Action’

San Francisco’s power pop forefathers bless Atlanta's virgin ears by Bobby Moore Just when it seemed the Atlanta Mess-Around couldn't top its previous lineups, co-founder Damon Hare unveiled a trump card with the Flamin' Groovies as one of this year's headliners. Plenty of legendary acts, from the Zeros (often referred to as Chula Vista, Calif.'s "Mexican Ramones") to those Indianapolis hardcore staples the Zero Boys, have played Atlanta's annual garage-punk blowout, but none has reshaped rock 'n' roll with as much flair as the Flamin' Groovies with its 1976 album, Shake Some Action.…

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Cinema Soloriens cosmic sound and vision

Sun Ra sax player and James Harrar share musical ideas while exploring the visual imagery of Harrar’s films. by Chad Radford James Harrar remembers the first time he spoke with Marshall Allen. It was Christmas Eve 1993.…

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