INsite's Music Venue Guide
The best places to hear live music in Atlanta!!!!
Lakewood Amphitheatre
2002 Lakewood Way
404.443.5000
www.livenation.com
Atlanta's largest and premier dedicated concert venue in the Southeast since 1989. Lakewood Amphitheatre was built specifically for popular music, designed to offer a state of the art musical experience for both patrons and performers. Superior sound reproduction, advanced lighting capabilities and clear, unrestricted sightlines make Lakewood Amphitheatre the favorite summer concert site for the avid music fan.
Some of their hotly anticipated upcoming shows include: Dave Mathews Band (July 7); Vans Warped Tour (July 9); Tony Hawk's Boom Boom Huckjam (July 24); 311 & Snoop Dog (July 26); Projekt Revolution (August 3); and Jack Johnson, (August 13).
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. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own food, wine and spirits (when permitted) or take advantage of its preferred caterers and concessions to help enhance their concert experience. Among the top performances for the 2008 season include: Michael McDonald / Al Green (July 16); Jill Scott (July 30); Crosby, Stills & Nash (August 2); and the Indigo Girls (Sept. 13).
Verizon Amphitheatre
Encore Park in Alpharetta
404.249.6400
www.vzwamp.com
The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre is a state of the art facility. The 12,000 seat venue is located in Alpharetta just minutes off of 400. The amphitheatre is expected to hold approximately 55 events during its inaugural year including concerts, community events and movie nights.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre is also proud to be the outddor home to the Altanta Symphony Orchestra. Among the highly anticipated shows coming this summer include: Foreigner & Bryan Adams (July 20); Rush (July 22); Yes (August 4); and Stone Temple Pilots (August 23).
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
5239 Floyd Rd
Mableton
770.819.7765
www.theMHBA.com
The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is a mid-sized, yet intimate, outdoor venue located in a natural setting in south Cobb County. Nestled amongst trees in the quaint suburbs of Mableton, Georgia, it is a beautifully landscaped and covered amphitheatre which boasts of intimate dining table seating with more than 1200 covered seats and lawn area with a capacity of 2,410 people. Summer performances include: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo (July 3); Blake Shelton (July 11); and Micahel Bolton (July 19).
Philips Arena
100 Centennial Olympic 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: George Michael (July 3); Janet Jackson (October 5); and Madonna (November 24)
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St.
404.817.8700
www.foxtheatre.org
The city's oldest and most renown 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 atmoshpheres they have experienced. Upcoming concerts include: Tom Waits (July 5); My Morning Jacket (Aug. 27).
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 hosting concerts and other large events. It boasts widened seats, a high-end sound system along with accoustical enhancements and versatile lighting.
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 accoustics and sound combined with an eclectic mix of artists. Some of the great shows appearing at here this summer include: Joan Armatrading (July 8); Alejandro Escovedo (July 16); and the Old 97's (July 22).
Smith's Olde Bar
1578 Piedmont Ave
404.875.1522
www.smithsoldebar.com
If you're looking for live music, Smith's Olde Bar has it seven nights a week! Expect to see the best national, regional, and upcoming acts while enjoying the laid-back, intimate atmosphere. Check out Lefty Williams (July 11); Papa Grows Funk (July 12); Oakhurst (July 23); and Brian Collins (July 26).
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. The Tabernacle has recently completed an extensize renovation. Some great shows appearing this summer include: Bow Wow (Aug. 5); Sevendust (Aug 6); and Rodrigo y Gabriela (August 15).
The Roxy
3110 Roswell Rd.
404.233.7699
LiveNation.com
Located in the heart of Buckhead, the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre is the predominant focus of one of the city's busiest intersections. Unique features of the Coca-Cola Roxy include an open dance floor, a balcony equipped with comfortable reclining cushion seats, two full-service bars and a lobby full of memorabilia.
The Peachtree Tavern
3179 Peachtree Rd.
404.842.1700
www.peachtreetavern.com
The Peachtree Tavern offers an intimate setting, a large selection of drinks from the bar, and will pay tribute to the always growing southeast music scene by featuring a wide variety of incredible cover bands, upcoming artists, and nationally acclaimed recording acts. The Peachtree Tavern is recognized as one of the premier spots in Buckhead to build memories with friends, artists, and family. This month check out: Fly By Radio (July 11); Grayson Hill (July 18 ); Slippery When Wet (July 25 ); and The Breakfast Club (July 26 )
Wild Bill's
2075 Market St.
678-473-1000
www.wildbillsatlanta.com
Billed as the largest country-music dance club and concert hall in the country, this massive Duluth complex is a weekend hot spot. It has an upscale vibe, with only spotted-cow carpet alluding to its country theme. A multilevel bar overlooks the 5,000-square-foot solid oak dance floor, where country-music fans vie for stomping space. A1A The Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band performs (July11); Bill Gentry (July 18); Country Showdown (Aug. 22).
Masquerade
695 North Ave. NE
404.577.8178
www.masq.com
With three rooms for dancing and lounging and an outdoor deck, this mid-sized
concert venue encourages concert-goers to stick around after a show to get their dance on or just chill out amist its turn-of-the-century architecture. Masquerade attracts a combination of loud rock, 80s retro music, and modern electronics. Expect to see a changing crowd depending on the night.
Andrews Upstairs
56 East Andrews Dr.
404.467.1600
www.ANDREWSUPSTAIRS.com
Andrews Upstairs is a 400 capacity music venue, located in Buckhead's West Village boutique district. "Atlanta's most intimate concert setting", Andrews' amphitheater-shaped dance floor hugs the large stage, which is comfortable without being cramped; while the three tiers of stools and tables rise into the back of the room for excellent views of the stage.
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, 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: Langhorne Slim (July 10); Grupo Fantasma (July 18); and Rachel Sage (July 23).
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. Live Art performances every first Friday by premier Atlanta visual artists are a crowd favorite. Upcoming music shows in July include: The Tommy Talton Band (July 5); Sam McPherson Trio (July 12); Stop Drop and Roll (July 19); and Urban Sophisticates (July 25).
The CW Midtown
1374 W. Peachtree St.
404.885.1365
www.cwmidtownmusiccomplex.com
This mutli-level music complex houses Center Stage, The Loft and Vinyl. The Center Stage is the largest of the three and books national acts including: Candlebox (July 17); Alkaline Trio (July 18); and Joshua Radin (July 23).
Eddie's Attic
Decatur Square.
404.377.4976
www.eddiesattic.com
Decatur's most prominent music venue features some of the best accoustical music in the city. Made famous by the frequent appearances of the Indigo Girls, they still offer some great acts. John McCutcheon (July 11); Ruthie Foster (July 16); Dayna Kurtz & Mamie Minch (July 23).
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 7 nights a week. Live music begins at 8pm. One of the best places in Atlanta for both. Come often, because you never know what blues legend is going to stop in and play.
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. Tin Roof is run by the guys who brought you CJ's Landing in Buckhead. They have brought with them their huge following and musical acts like: Swami Gone Bananas (July 11); The Brian Wiltsey Band (July 12); and Gareth Asher & Friends (July 25).
10 High
816 N. Highland Ave
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 PBR's are still $2. Don't miss the Elvis Shrine which is still alive and well.
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