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Atlanta's music venue guide
The best places to hear live music in Atlanta
OUTDOOR VENUES
Frederick Brown Amphitheatre
201 McIntosh Trail Peachtree City 770.631.0630
www.amphitheater.org
Located in Peachtree City, "The Fred" offers a unique and intimate concert experience. It has established itself as one of the leading outdoor entertainment venues in the metro area. Anticipated shows this summer include Boz Scaggs (July 10), B-52s (July 24); Jose Feliciano (August 7) much more.
Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
2002 Lakewood Way 404.443.5000
www.livenation.com
Atlanta's largest dedicated concert venue in the Southeast. Superior sound reproduction, advanced lighting capabilities and clear, unrestricted sightlines make Aaron’s Amphitheatre the favorite summer concert site for the avid music fan.
Some of their hotly anticipated upcoming shows include: 311 and Offspring (July 17); Warped Tour (July 26); Mayhem Festival w/ Korn (August 1) and Flashback Festival (August 7)
Chastain Park
4469 Stella Dr. NW. 404.253.5926
www.classicchastain.com
Chastain Amphitheatre is one of the great outdoor concert venues in the country. It is an ideal setting to combine dining al fresco with a diverse range of musical talent. Among the top performances for the 2010 season include: Ringo Starr (July 10); Chris Isaak (July 24); Boyz II Men, En Vogue (July 30) and Cyndi Lauper (August 6)
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Encore Park in Alpharetta 404.249.6400
www.vzwamp.com
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre has quickly become the entertainment destination for music lovers across the region. Set on 45 acres of beautifully-landscaped wooded land in Alpharetta, the 12,000-seat Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park provides a unique setting for both music lovers and first-time concertgoers. 2010 summer line-up includes: Scorpions (July 14); Steve Miller Band (July 30); Sugarland (August 5); O.A.R. (August 15); Maroon 5 (August 21) and STS9 (August 28)
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
5239 Floyd Rd, Mableton 770.819.7765
www.mablehouse.org
Located in south Cobb County, Mable House Amphitheatre can seat 2,400 people for everything from country to rock and from plays to symphony orchestra performances. Highlights of the 2010 summer concert schedule include: Smokey Robinson (July 22), Survivor & Starship (August 13) and John Michael Montgomery (September 10)
INDOOR VENUES
Philips Arena
100 Centennial Park 404.584.7825
www.philipsarena.com
Home to the Hawks, Thrashers and now the Atlanta Dream, Atlanta's largest indoor entertainment venue also showcases some great concerts. Highly anticipated concerts this year include: Rihanna (July 28) and Tom Petty (August 11)
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St. 404.817.8700
www.foxtheatre.org
The city's oldest and most revered venue is best known for its theatrical performances. However they do house musical acts from time to time and many say it is among the best concert atmospheres they have experienced. Upcoming concerts include: Trey Songz and Monica (August 13)
Cobb Energy Center
2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy 770.916.2800
www.cobbenergycentre.com
First major performing arts facility built in metro Atlanta in four decades. Anticipated summer shows include: Melissa Ethridge (July 23); Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience (July 24); Happy Together Tour (July 28)
The Arena at Gwinnett
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy. 770.813.7600
www.GwinnettCenter.com
As part of the 80 acre Gwinnett Center campus, The Arena is a state of the art 13,000 seat facility. It boasts widened seats, a high-end sound system along with acoustical enhancements and versatile lighting. Upcoming concerts include: Justin Bieber (August 9) and Carrie Underwood (Oct. 27)
Variety Playhouse
1099 Euclid Ave. L5pts 404.521.1786
www.variety-playhouse.com
This is Little Five Points' largest music venue, but it can also be one of its most intimate. The Variety has great acoustics and sound combined with an eclectic mix of artists. Some of the great shows appearing this summer include: Cowboy Junkies (July 24) and Asia (August 18)
Smith's Olde Bar
1578 Piedmont Ave 404.875.1522
www.smithsoldebar.com
Expect to see the best national, regional, and upcoming acts while enjoying the laid-back, intimate atmosphere. Check out Tishamingo (July 22); Chris Night Band (July 24) and Stroke 9 (August 5)
The Tabernacle
152 Luckie Street 404.659.9022
www.livenation.com
This turn of the century church turned concert venue attracts some of the biggest national acts. Crowded House (August 1); Patton Oswalt (August 21)
The Peachtree Tavern
3179 Peachtree Rd. 404.842.1700
www.peachtreetavern.com
The Peachtree Tavern is known for their awesome tribute bands and up and coming national acts. This month check out: Poptart Monkeys (July 17); Velcro Pygmies (July 24); Moby Dick (July 30)
Wild Bill's
2075 Market St. 678-473-1000
www.wildbillsatlanta.com
Duluth complex is one of the largest country-music dance club and concert halls in the country. Upcoming shows include: 53 to Nowhere (July 3)
Masquerade
695 North Ave. NE 404.577.8178
www.masq.com
Masquerade offers three rooms for dancing and lounging and an outdoor deck. It attracts a combination of loud rock, 80s retro music, and modern electronics. Expect to see a changing crowd depending on the night. Upcoming Shows include: YahZarah (July 9); Seven Story Fall (July 17); Sublime with Rome (July 23)
The Earl
488 Flat Shoals Ave. 404.522.3950
www.badearl.com
An East Atlanta institution for great live music. Anything and everything can be heard at The Earl and the crowd varies with the bands. National acts and the best of the emerging Atlanta music scene grace the stage nightly to packed crowds. In July catch: Man or Astro Man (July 9,10); Dan Sartain (July 25)
Five Spot
1123 Euclid Ave. 404.223.1100
www.fivespot-atl.com
Atlanta's most inclusive music and arts venue features industry nights every Monday, a wild Open Mic Jam on Tuesdays, Jazz Thursdays, and Reggae every third Sunday of each month. On any given night you can catch funk, hip-hop, soul, jazz, blues, or rock fusion performances. Upcoming music shows in July include: Jango Monkey (July 1); Blue Remedy (July 10)
Center Stage
1374 W. Peachtree St. 404.885.1365
www.centerstage-atlanta.com
This multi-level music complex houses Center Stage, The Loft and Vinyl. The Center Stage is the largest of the three and books national acts including: Dwele (July 1); Atlanta’s Fight Night (July 23); Battlefest Live Atlanta (July 24)
Eddie's Attic
Decatur Square. 4.377.4976
www.eddiesattic.com
Decatur's most prominent music venue features some of the best acoustical music in the city. Made famous by the frequent appearances of the Indigo Girls, they still offer some great acts. Upcoming performers include: Sam Baker (July 2); Lexi Street (July 15); Indigo Girls (July 19)
Fat Matt's Rib Shack
1811 Piedmont Rd. 404.607.1622
www.fatmatts.com
You like ribs? You like the blues? You can get both seven nights a week. Live music begins at 8pm andcome often, because you never know what blues legend is going to stop in and play. Coming up in July is Delta Rockers (July 9); Kerry Hill (July 17); Felix & The Cats (July 30)
Tin Roof
2591 Briarcliff Road 404.329.4700
www.tinroofcantina.com
This popular Tex-Mex Cantina also boasts a indoor stage and huge outdoor patio. They now feature live music every night and are open late, 'till 4am. Popular regular acts include: Gareth Asher, Fransico Vidal and Mike Vidal.
10 High
816 N. Highland Avenue 404.873.3607
www.tenhighclub.com
The 10 High is located directly below the Dark Horse Tavern in the heart of the Virginia Highlands neighborhood. The venue is a favorite spot for local music lovers and bands as well. Monday nights feature the well-known Metal-some Monday live band karaoke, where everyone is given the opportunity to hop on stage and re-incarnate the big hair days.
Star Bar
437 Moreland Ave. 404.681.9018
www.starbaratl.com
This Little Five Points music cathedral keeps packing them in. Nothing seems to change here. Romeo Colgne still mixes up the funk disco Tuesday nights and the Elvis Shrine is still alive and well. Upcoming July shows include: The Booze (July 10); Bigfoot (July 16); The Selmanaires (July 17)
Northside Tavern
1058 Howell Mill Rd. 404.874.8745
www.northsidetavern.com
Legendary blues and barbecue keeps them coming to the Westside. July shows include: Uncle Sugar (July 11); Danny “Mudcat” Dudeck (July 21); The Breeze Kings (July 22)
529
529 Flat Shoals Ave 404.228.6769
www.529atl.com
This popular East Atlanta venue has been attracting a large following. Highlighted shows in July include: This Piano Plys Itself (July 7); Barreracudas (July 17); Tornado Town (July 23)
Apache Cafe
64 3rd St. NW 404.876.5436
www.apachecafe.com
Eclectic mix of spoken word, punk and jazz. July shows include: Zoogmai: Phish After Party (July 3); Diamond D (July 23) and Donnie (July 16)
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