What a weekend!

One of my favorite artists in the universe (yes, in…the…universe!) is playing Coachella tonight. You know- that little music festival out in Indio, California. Yep, yep. Fever Ray. Oh, Karin Andersson, how I love thee! And also appearing tomorrow at Coachella, some fellas you might recognize called The Almighty Defenders. And let’s not forget our friends B.o.B also appearing at Coachella on Sunday! Atlanta is well represented on the West Coast!

So, what’s a girl to do? Hold it down! here at home!

No worries kids, there’s a lot to be psyched about right here in The ATL this weekend! And unlike next weekend, I don’t have a single event so I plan to make full use of the time off.

Here we Go ATL!

Record Store Day 2010 here we come!
See you at Criminal Records in L5P on S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y!

Support local bands and local business by grabbing a physical copy of some fantastic local releases at Criminal Records. Shout out to this feature Share your record shop memories | Michael Hann | Music | guardian.co.uk. Did you know? 529, Alternative Apparel, Criminal Records, Pop Death Squad, Star Bar, Whynatte, and little old 4th Ward Heroes (among others) all got shout outs in the liner notes of Judi Chicago’s Bright Lights, Fun City. True story! And such an honor! Thanks fellas. So hey you, have a listen to the album here: http://www.judichicago.com/ and then go get yourself a physical copy at Criminal Records on Saturday!

I’ll be there at noon to take my first look at this!

http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/349810/we-fun-documents-a-loud-and-frantic-atlanta.jhtml

Go Atl! Fun times.

Head on over to Star Community Bar later that evening to catch Noot D’ Noot, The Fourth Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra and Recompas .

Be sure to catch Recompas who are bringing along some very special guests. I can’t tell, but it’s gonna be FUN. I can tell you Trav’s younger brother Nate is in town. And I think he’s single. I hear he’s an excellent cook. Just sayin…

And, if this were not enough for one Saturday in April…

GOLDSWEAT is at MJQ!

I’m going to get my cardio time in with Dubbel Dutch + Buckmaster + Capt Crunk + Black Dominoes!

Get into the mood! Go here to download WakingInTheWarmSun.mp3 for free! A fantastic mix created by / courtesy of the ever so talented DJ Black Dominoes (aka Kellen Crosby).

All weekend long, The Sweetwater 420 Fest is over in Candler Park!

I am pretty sure Whynatte will be there with a heard of dancing llamas handing out the latte.

WHAT: 6th Annual SweetWater 420 Fest
WHEN: Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18
WHERE: Candler Park, Atlanta
TIME: Saturday- Noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday- 12:30 to 8 p.m.
COST: $5 for a wristband to purchase beer
Free admission if you’re under 21 or don’t want to Buy beer
INFO: www.sweetwater420fest.com

I will be there on Sunday to get my blue grass on with The Packway Handle Band! I heart them!

So there you go Atlanta! Lots to do this weekend! As always, I hope to see you at the show! M!