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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
Earl Klugh at the Ferst Center (GA Tech) Saturday, December 5, 2009, 8 PM Tickets: $36, $46 Subscriptions: $28.80, $36.80 Celebrate the holidays with Ferst Center favorite Earl Klugh (one of our favorite customers!). This first-ever holiday show for the Grammy-winning guitar master features jazz, Latin, classical and R&B interpretations of songs of the season, and with Earl there's always a surprise or two!
"A guitarist with impeccable technique" --The New York Times
South of West and Friends at Smith's Olde Bar Wednesday, December 16, 2009
$5 Doors at 7PM
If you dig cool jams, real Roots and Americana, and some genuinely captivating songs, come check out South of West featuring Andrew Fodor, Maple Street Guitars' own Keith Hicks, and friends at Smith's Wednesday, December 16th. Local fingerstyle guitar gurus Lindsay Petsch (also of Maple St.) and Jimmy Galloway will each grace the stage with their respective blends of original tunes and unusual lyrical images. And to fill out what will surely be an exciting night of music, Atlanta-based songwriter Kelly Hart will be opening at the 8PM slot.
Yacht Rock Revue's Holiday Special Friday, December 18, 2009 All-ages. $14 in advance, $16 day of show If you like light rock from the late 70s, you’ll love The Yacht Rock Holiday Special, presented by PleaseRock.com and DaveFM on Friday, December 18 at the Variety Playhouse. The Yacht Rock Holiday Special - Starring the Yacht Rock Revue, America’s finest tribute to soft rock and AM gold! Expect hits by Steely Dan, Hall and Oates, Toto, and Michael McDonald! Join the Yacht Rock Revue to celebrate the release of our super-smooth holiday single, Mele Kalikimaka – available now on iTunes and at PleaseRock.com. Throw in a generous helping of holiday favorites, dance numbers, and appearances by original light rock artists and you’ve got an easy-listening holiday feast! Speaking of, bring 2 cans of food to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank (http://www.acfb.org) and get a free Yacht Rock Holiday Portrait from Mixtape Atlanta (http://www.mixtapeatlanta)! Tickets: http://www.varietyplayhouse.com
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. Pepe Romero Saturday, February 6, 2010
8:15PM $40 Pepe Romero made his public debut in Seville at age 7 with his father and only teacher, the legendary Celedonio Romero. A revered master of the guitar celebrated for his extraordinary artistry, Pepe Romero enthralls audiences worldwide. "To call Pepe Romero a superb guitarist is to understate the case... Mr. Romero is an exceptional musician." The New York Times
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.
Music on the Hill at Northside Drive Baptist Church Sundays at 3PM BEGINNING Oct. 11, 2009, FREE!!!
The new season of Music on the Hill begins this Sunday at 3pm with the first of five concerts in which all 10 of Beethoven's Piano & Violin sonatas will be performed. Each concert will also include a later work, principally from the Second Viennese School, to contrast with Beethoven. For example, this Sunday Beethoven's Sonatas Nos. 1 and 6 (written in 1797 and 1802) will be contrasted with Schumann's Sonata No. 1 in A minor (written in 1851). Future concerts will contrast works by Schoenberg, Hindemith, and von Webern. Please join us for our entire five-concert journey. Our events are offered free to the public, and begin at 3pm in the chapel at Northside Drive Baptist Church (handicap accessible). Additional information will be availabe at www.northsidedrive.org.
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
Steve's special Kamps are designed to gather musicians of all levels from around the globe with common goals - learning, playing, eating and sleeping music. Whether you are a beginner's beginner or a seasoned professional, each Kamp's classes and activities will inspire and challenge you. The intent is to maintain a non-competitive, learning atmosphere that will encourage you to grow musically and seek out new ways of playing your instrument. Steve has put together the strongest team of Guitar, Bass, Fiddle, Dobro (tm), Banjo, Mountain Dulcimer, Songwriting/Vocals and Mandolin instructors the world has to offer. For more information: http://www.acoustic-kamp.com/html/brochure.htm |
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