My favorite Pisces has a birthday coming up! You better get over to Star Community Bar on Saturday March 13. Bring presents. Don’t bring whiskey. Makes her act funny. Ok, funnier.

Performances by:
Adron
http://www.myspace.com/adriennemccann
Ocha La Rocha
http://www.myspace.com/ochalarocha
Little Tybee
http://www.myspace.com/littletybee

A little insight into Lynnie:

“The number 2, is a very powerful number for them. [Ok then, bring 2 presents] This zodiac sign is acknowledged as being the Saint and the Sinner rolled into one; the trendsetter of fashion or art, the lost soul, the philosopher and the psychotic and the visionary. [I did not make that up] As a credit to them, considering their many vulnerable characteristics; Pisceans are incredibly adaptable and resilient. [This is true, I have seen it] They are to be found leading the field in many diverse areas of life and many Pisces can be found represented amongst top business millionaires. [Duh!] On the other side of the coin, prisons, reform schools and all kinds of institutions statistically hold a high number of Pisceans too. [I bet they do!]“  – mostly by Athena Starwoman

See you at the show! M!

Poster by Bart Sasso of http://www.esperanza-atl.com/

❝We Put the “A” in Austin is a FREE music showcase for all those @ SXSW who would like to come out and see some of Atlanta most talented young artists in hip-hop, rock, alternative, R&B  and more.❞

A.Leon Craft : http://www.twitter.com/aleoncraft
Bosco: http://www.twitter.com/helloBosco
Donnis: http://www.twitter.com/donnisxdonnis
FKi / ALIen : http://www.twitter.com/fkimusic | http://www.twitter.com/iamanalien
Gripplyaz : http://www.twitter.com/GripPlyaz
Groove Chambers: http://www.myspace.com/groovechambers
Hollyweerd : http://www.twitter.com/Hollyweerd
Lera Lynn: http://www.myspace.com/leralynn
Mermaids : http://www.twitter.com/mmermaidss
Ocha La Rocha: http://www.myspace.com/ochalarocha
Pill : http://www.twitter.com/Pill4180
Rahbi : http://www.twitter.com/RahBi
Sean Falyon: http://www.twitter.com/Seanfaylon
Senor Kaos : http://www.twitter.com/Senorkaos
Soviet Rockets : http://www.myspace.com/thesovietrockets
Spree Wilson : http://www.twitter.com/SpreeWilson
Stat Quo: http://www.twitter.com/statquo
STS : http://www.twitter.com/thescalesummit
The 54 : http://www.twitter.com/the54
The Judies : http://www.twitter.com/thejudies
Vonnegutt : http://www.twitter.com/vonnegutband
Yelawolf : http://www.twitter.com/Yelawolf
Sounds by: Dibiase : http://www.twitter.com/DiBiaseATL
Hosted by: Dres tha Beatnik : http://www.twitter.com/dresthabeatnik

Poster by Bart Sasso at Esperanza

via Esperanza Atlanta | THIS MONDAY :: MARCH 8 :: DBA BARBECUE

❝It’s no secret that SXSW in AUSTIN, TX is one of the biggest music festivals in the country.  As it has grown over the years, the key to it’s success has been the level playing field it presents artists in all genres and the minimal barriers to entry.  Just as the growth of social networking and grassroots music hubs on the internet have afforded bands a platform to share and market their music, so does SXSW provide them a common place to be seen by crowds from all over the world and industry execs alike.  Being bootstrappers ourselves, it was only a matter of time before we got involved with an ATLANTA presence at the festival.  This year we’ve teamed up with some amazing people to present a showcase to the crowds in AUSTIN solely comprised of artists that we feel best represent ATLANTA’s burgeoning scene.  In order to do so, though, we need to raise money to lighten the financial burden these artists are faced with in getting there.This MONDAY, MARCH 8th, we’ve teamed up DBA BARBECUE to guest bar tend from 6PM – TIL, serving up the cheapest beer in the city.  $1 DRAFTS OF YUENGLING LAGER.  All the tips we receive during the course of the evening, as well and any other generous donations, will go directly towards sending the artists you see listed below to SXSW, so drop a few on us people, seriously, this is cheaper than buying a six pack at GREENS.  Our good friends and SXSW performers, OCHA LA ROCHA, will be there for a live set which will feature material off their soon to be physically released EP, “STEALING TIME.”  In addition to the OCHA boys, more of our artists and presenters will be there for you to meet and mingle with and learn a little bit more about the “what’s” and “why’s” of our involvement in SXSW.

Oh, and we absolutely urge you to come hungry….  Cause we’re debuting the FIRST ESPERANZA-INSPIRED MENU ITEM in ATLANTA…………..  THE ESPERANZA DOG. This thing is gonna make MAN VS. FOOD look like tea time with ANGELA LANSBURY.❞

Count me in fellas!

Rsvp via the facebook invite here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=337297284260

Check out Ocha La Rocha at:  http://www.myspace.com/ochalarocha

Details:

• Event: Esperanza Atlanta | I want YOU to put The A in Austin SXSW Fundraiser | DBA BBQ
• Date: Monday, March 8th 2010
• Time: 6:00pm
• City: Esperanza Atlanta | I want YOU to put The A in Austin SXSW Fundraiser | DBA BBQ in Atlanta
• Venue: DBA BARBECUE
• Address: 1190 N Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
• Venue phone: (404) 249-5000
• Country: US
• Admission: Free
• Age restrictions: All Ages
• Add to Google Calendar | Download iCal

Call for Artist Donations: A-Town Shake Down Benefit for Haiti

A-Town Shake Down Benefit for Haiti seeking art donations for a silent auction. 100% of the proceeds from the silent auction to benefit The International Rescue Committee. For more info please visit: https://www.theirc.org/

When: Saturday March 6th
Where: Star Community Bar (437 Moreland Avenue Northeast Atlanta, GA 30307)

Performances by:
Young Orchids

http://www.myspace.com/youngorchids

Mermaids

http://www.myspace.com/mermaidsatl

The Orange Opera

http://www.myspace.com/theorangeopera

Tous Les Jours

http://www.myspace.com/touslesjoursmusic
From The Bassment
http://www.myspace.com/fromthebassment

Sponsored by: Pabst Blue Ribbon
In association with: Star Community Bar, Team Luis, The Dugan Administration, 4th Ward Heroes

Donating artists are welcome to bring promotional items and announcements to be displayed and shared along with auction item. Donating artists will receive complimentary entry to the event.

Please respond via email with a description of the item you would like to donate.

You may drop off the item at Star Bar between 7-8 PM the day of the event.

Or contact the following organizers to arrange an alternative drop off time.

Phillip Morris
sonkast@gmail.com

Luis Sandoval
luissand@gmail.com

Malissa Sole
malissa@4thwardheroes.com

Bryan Malone
starbarshows@gmail.com

Thank you for your support!

Details:

• Event: A-Town Shake Down Benefit for Haiti With Performances By Young Orchids, Mermaids, The Orange Opera, Tous Les Jours. Sponsored by: Pabst Blue Ribbon In association with: Star Community Bar, Team Luis, The Dugan Administration, 4th Ward Heroes.
• Date: Saturday, March 6th 2010
• Time: 9:00pm
• City: A-Town Shake Down Benefit for Haiti With Performances By Young Orchids, Mermaids, The Orange Opera, Tous Les Jours. Sponsored by: Pabst Blue Ribbon In association with: Star Community Bar, Team Luis, The Dugan Administration, 4th Ward Heroes. in Atlanta
• Venue: Star Community Bar
• Address: 437 Moreland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
• Venue phone: None
• Country: US
• Admission: $7
• Age restrictions: 21+
• Add to Google Calendar | Download iCal

Poster by Bart Sasso at http://www.esperanza-atl.com/

And they need your help. Yeah, you!

4th Ward Heroes, Rock N Roll Kills, Esperanza, SMKA, Fadia Kader and Mixtape Atlanta are hosting a little meet and greet tomorrow night at Lenny’s Bar (486 Decatur Street Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30312). Doors are a 8 PM. Black Dominoes will DJ from 9-11. So, come on out Atlanta! Show your support! Let’s Put The A in Austin.

Poster by Bart Sasso of http://www.esperanza-atl.com/

4th Ward Heroes Presents
Slush Fund Recording Artist
THE JUDIES
Album Release Party
With Special Guests
J. Roddy Walston and The Business
The Booze
DJ set by Baron Saturday of Judi Chicago

Friday March 12th 2010
Star Community Bar
437 Moreland Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
http://www.starbar.net/

Doors: 9 PM
Admission: 21+ II General $7 II With CD $10

Copyright 2010 Warren E. Ullam, III (ASCAP)
℗ 2010 Slush Fund Recordings, LLC
www.slushfundrecordings.com

Produced, Engineered & Mixed by Sean McPherson
Recorded at East Atlanta Recording
Warren Ullom: guitar, piano, vocals
Mike Sprinkel: bass
David Miksch: drums and percussion
Naomi Lavender: backing vocals on tracks 5 and 7
Ryan Pitchford: backing vocals, pedal steel on tracks 2 and 9, lead guitar on track 5

Management: Kahle Davis
Mastered by Alexander Lowe at Red Tuxedo
Logo & Artwork by R. Land
Layout by Eric Toledo
Photo by D.W. Prasse

The Judies

Photo courtesy of DW Prasse

“Simply stated, The Judies create pop music the way that pop music should be with catchy melodies, memorable hooks and traces of the garage rock you lived for in the ’90s. Once experiencing a live performance you won’t be able to shake front man Warren Ullom. He leaves an indelible impression as he pours every ounce of himself into each performance.” -Kelley Hagen, Metromix Atlanta

http://www.myspace.com/thejudies
http://lala.com/z89l
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-judies/id354812314

J. Roddy Walston and The Business

Photo courtesy of http://vagrant.com/

“The band self-released their debut, Hail Mega Boys, in 2007 which prompted critics to say that J-Roddy Walston and The Business is “the purest American rock-and-roll band I’ve heard in years,” (Flagpole) and sounds like “a butcher version of Queen and Ben Folds with a full backing band and a fistful of Lexapro” (WCPR). The quintet’s live show is an experience likened to “a live bull fight,” (Philly Style) and “infectiously manic…they make James Brown look lazy,” (Baltimore City Paper).” – http://vagrant.com/

http://www.jroddy.net/
http://www.myspace.com/jroddy
http://lala.com/zK8wI
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hail-mega-boys/id220204821

The Booze

“Rebirth of the Cool is a great return to ’60s rock form for the Booze that sharpens the group’s aesthetics. “No Big Thing,” “There Goes My Girl,” which features a duet with Ashley Salisbury from the Stolen Hearts, and “Railway 188″ are soulful pop peaks in an album steeped in harmonica, slide guitars and the blues.” -Chad Radford, Creative Loafing

http://www.myspace.com/thebooze
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/straight-no-chaser/id278577693

RSVP via: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=331326001908

Details:

• Event: The Judies Album Release Party With Special Guests J. Roddy Walston and The Business, The Booze, DJ set by Baron Saturday of Judi Chicago!
• Date: Friday, March 12th 2010
• Time: 9:00pm
• City: The Judies Album Release Party With Special Guests J. Roddy Walston and The Business, The Booze, DJ set by Baron Saturday of Judi Chicago! in Atlanta
• Venue: Star Community Bar
• Address: 437 Moreland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
• Venue phone: None
• Country: US
• Admission: General $7 II With CD $10
• Age restrictions: 21+
• Add to Google Calendar | Download iCal

We interrupt regularly scheduled programming for a special announcement by our heroes The Falcon Lords:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Falcon Lords – Straight From the Center of Their Volcano Lair

The Falcon Lords are a band of crime fighting super heroes that made the ultimate party record about the city they love. “Straight From the Center of Their Volcano Lair” was produced and mixed By Graham Marsh, a notable recording artist whose credits include such luminaries as Gnarls Barkley and Lionel Richie. In addition, the record comes packaged with a fully illustrated comic book by James Callahan that brings The Falcon Lords’ vigilante exploits to life.

With sounds that range from the dirty south swag of “Falcon Surprise” to the college dance anthem “Chronozilla”, the Falcon Lords demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of modern song structure and sonic experimentation. Comprised of lead singer/beat master Lord Falcon Falconrod III, guitarist Lord Falconhorn and bassist Lady Falcon Flame, these masked musicians are known for their energetic live performances. To support the release, The Falcon Lords are touring the United States throughout 2010, going wherever superheroes are needed.

Come get your copy at The Official Falcon Lords Executive Release Party on March 4th at the Star Community Bar. The Falcon Lords have invited Futureshock and Hollyweerd to get you shakin’. Dookie Platters spins all night. Admission is free.

THE FALCON LORDS
http://www.falconlords.com/
http://www.myspace.com/thefalconlords

HOLLYWEERD
http://hollyweerdisnhere.com/
http://www.myspace.com/hollyweerd

FUTURESHOCK
http://futureshockrocks.com/
http://www.myspace.com/futureshockrocks

DJ DOOKIE PLATTERS (of Noot d’ Noot)

PHOTOBOOTH by MIXTAPE ATLANTA
http://www.mixtapeatlanta.com/

Details:

• Event: The Official Falcon Lords Executive Release Party with Hollyweerd + Futureshock + Dookie Platters
• Date: Thursday, March 4th 2010
• City: The Official Falcon Lords Executive Release Party with Hollyweerd + Futureshock + Dookie Platters in Atlanta
• Venue: Star Community Bar
• Address: 437 Moreland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
• Venue phone: None
• Country: US
• Admission: Free
• Age restrictions: 21+
• Add to Google Calendar | Download iCal

Judi Chicago return to 529 with a killer lineup! Machines Are People Too from Chattanooga, will be making their Atlanta debut bringing with them some serious body moving tunes and the always brilliant Social Studies, hot off the release of their new record ‘Proxemics’ will join us to guarantee one of the best nights of music Atlanta has seen yet.

Check them out:
http://www.myspace.com/machinesarepeopletoo
http://www.myspace.com/socialstudies1

Don’t miss it! 21+ 9PM $8

xo
Baron Saturday
http://www.judichicago.com

this show brought to you by:
http://www.4thwardheroes.com

Sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon!

Thursday Feb 25th 2010
4th Ward Heroes + Jamie Marx Present
Heroic Efforts :: Médecins Sans Frontières Edition
Performances by Sealions, Moonlight Bride, the Zut Alors, Sunglasses

Sealions (Atlanta)
http://www.myspace.com/sealions

Moonlight Bride (Chattanooga)
http://www.myspace.com/moonlightbride

the ZUT ALORs (Nashville)
http://www.myspace.com/thezutalors

This just in!!!
Sunglasses (Savannah) will close out the night!!! Super dance party!!!
Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/putsunglasseson

Star Community Bar
Thursday Jan 28th 2010
437 Moreland Avenue NE Atlanta, GA
9 PM // 21+
www.starbar.net

In an effort to help with the crisis in Haiti, donations will accepted for http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org

For every $1 you donate, you will receive a raffle ticket.

4 custom packs of merchandise will be designed by Jamie Marx at http://jamiemarx.com/ and raffled off at the event. 100% of donations will go to http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org

“Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971.

Today, MSF provides aid in nearly 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters. MSF provides independent, impartial assistance to those most in need.

In 1999, MSF received the Nobel Peace Prize.”

To learn more, please visit http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/

Rsvp via facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=307719276567

Saturday February 13 at 529
CRUNK PUNK Presents

Balkans

Knaves Grave

Mermaids

Crunk Punk DJ’s

9pm / $5 / 21 and up

Equally inspired by ’60s surf, the Beatles and punk, the BALKANS churn out fast, trebly rock that teems with elated melodies and ruminating vocals. Chemistry binds the lineup of Stanley Vergilis (drums), Brett Miller (guitar), Woody Shortridge (bass/guitar) and Frankie Broyles (guitar/vocals). But don’t let their shy demeanor and baby faces fool you. The rambunctious lot of mop-topped youngsters has an endearingly juvenile quality that feeds the energy behind the music, and makes the group more than a handful.

Be sure to get there early to check out Mermaids!

Tonight, Saturday February 13th, my super talented kid sister Young Jedi Jess will show off her stuff at The Femme Fatale Opening Reception at WonderRoot Community Arts Center (982 Memorial Drive., Atlanta, GA, 30316). More info at http://www.wonderroot.org/ Opening reception starts at 8 PM! RSVP via facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=266670319048 or click on the poster above! Hope to see you there! Shop w/ confidence! 100% of sales go directly to artists! Thank you, WonderRoot! You rock!

Wednesday 02/10/10 :::: The Constellations play 529 w/ Dope Sandwich in East Atlanta Village

Thursday 02/11/10 :::: The Judies play Star Community Bar w/ OBLiO & Deleted Scenes in L5P

Friday 02/12/10 :::: Judi Chicago play New Earth Music Hall w/ Dark Meat in Athens

Saturday 02/13/10 :::: Jedi Jess shows off her stuff at The Femme Fatale Art Show at WonderRoot

Saturday 02/13/10 :::: Mermaids play 529 w/ Balkans and Knaves Grave in East Atlanta Village

Hope to see you at the show! M!

P.S., I am thoroughly unsatisfied with the poster she whipped up, so I have remade last year’s classic into something simply fantastic. Click on it to rsvp via facebook!

I traveled to Athens this past Friday night with Prasse Inc. for Part Bear’s CD release party at The Caledonia Lounge!

Fun times indeed. Thanks to Gray, Greg & Kemp!

Check out some of the photos here:

You can purchase Part Bear’s self titled album here:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/part-bear/id302561710

And check for upcoming shows here: http://www.myspace.com/partbear

http://www.judichicago.com/

Judi Chicago’s new record “Bright Lights, Fun City” is up on their site for your listening pleasure!

Click here to open up the audio player and listen!!!

http://www.judichicago.com/mp3player.html

Trances Arc will release their new album TA this spring! And they need your help with a KICKSTARTER PROJECT! You can learn more at: http://kck.st/9nFzz5 and www.trancesarc.com or by clicking on that fancy widget up there!

Last weekend local heroes Trances Arc played The Fabulous 40 Watt. Atlanta came out in full force. A good time was had by all! It was a great show! Thanks fellas!

Next up: Fri February 19, 2010 | 9:00PM | $7 @ The Earl
with The Modern Society and Biters!

Get tickets here: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/9423.aspx !

RSVP via facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=274798964124

See you at the show!!!

p.s. Trances Arc also posted some awesome behind-the-scenes shots taken at Loves Park Studios (that’s where i work) here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/trancesarc/sets/72157622903069408/

4TH WARD HEROES PRESENTS:
THUR FEB 11TH 2010
THE JUDIES
OBLiO
DELETED SCENES

STAR COMMUNITY BAR

http://www.starbar.net/

437 Moreland Avenue NE
L5P, Atlanta, GA 30307-1562
DOORS 9 PM // 21+

The Judies
http://www.myspace.com/thejudies

“Simply stated, The Judies create pop music the way that pop music should be with catchy melodies, memorable hooks and traces of the garage rock you lived for in the ’90s. Once experiencing a live performance you won’t be able to shake front man Warren Ullom. He leaves an indelible impression as he pours every ounce of himself into each performance.” – Kelley Hagen, Metromix Atlanta

Oblio
http://www.myspace.com/oblio

“Nashville trio Oblio circle, pierce and entwine ’70s folk pop immediacy and epic millennial indie dissonance to create sounds that simultaneously comfort and jolt their audiences. Formed in 2004, Oblio (Terry Price, Travis Vance and BenJarvis Dumas) have boldly reconstructed their sonic palette after last year’s lineup change. Now, the Arcade Fire’s sweep bolsters Ryan Adams’ desolation; the Walkmen’s attack infuses Paul Simon’s melodies. They offer both eclectic recordings and incendiary live performances, and their invitation is one of earnest nerve.”

Deleted Scenes
http://www.myspace.com/deletedscenes

“Birdseed Shirt’ is one of the D.C. area’s finest indie-rock CDs ever released, sounding a bit like the reverbed Americana of My Morning Jacket if that band wasn’t always lost in the Grand Canyon, or a more vibrant version of Galaxie 500’s gentle psychedelia.” -Washington Post Express

Poster: Eric De Fino http://www.raygun.com

Tickets are on sale now via Ticket Alternative!

Click for tickets from Ticket Alternative!

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10TH
4TH WARD HEROES PRESENTS
THE CONSTELLATIONS
Special Guests DOPE SANDWICH
Sponsored by: PABST BLUE RIBBON + RAYGUN + WHYNATTE

529 Flat Shoals Ave, East Atlanta Village
Doors 9 PM II 21+ II $10

529 is an intimate rock club. This show will sell out fast, so get your tickets now!

http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/10358.aspx

We are so deliriously happy to welcome our ATL lovers THE CONSTELLATIONS back to the EAV for one night only during their coast to coast tour. Let’s send them off with lots of love.

For a complete list of tour dates including SXSW check them out at http://www.myspace.com/constellationsatl

“Dubbed an Atlanta super group by locals, The Constellations officially formed when vocalist Elijah Jones teamed up with Grammy-winning producer Ben H. Allen (Animal Collective, Gnarls Barkley) to create Southern Gothic. Jones and Allen tossed ideas around for two years before finally recording. Now the band and its ever-changing line-up of Atlanta musicians is playing sold out shows in Atlanta’s most popular venues, from the Earl, Star Bar, Lenny’s, the Drunken Unicorn, and even Athens’ the 40 Watt.” For more info visit: http://theconstellationsmusic.com

Check out some photos from the very first 4th Ward Heroes show @ 529 on 05/29/09 courtesy of Matthew Smith:

Also appearing! Special guests, from SAV, DOPE SANDWICH! “Dope Sandwich is a Hip-Hop collective that has taken the city of Savannah GA by storm over the past years. What started as a secret society of MC’s, DJ’s, B-Boys, and Graph artists, DSP is quickly becoming the voice of alternative Hip hop around the coastal South East. This is due mostly because of the MC’s of the group (The Union of Sacred Monsters), Each of the 6 members (Zone-D, Basik Lee, Blue Collar, Righteous, Mr. Brown, and Knife) are strong solo artists and seamlessly blend together a collection of musical tastes and genres, creating a sound that is truly unlike anything in the music industry today. They own a live show that plays like a nonstop party, and truly have something for everyone. You have to see it to believe it.” For more info visit http://www.dopesandwich.com

RSVP via FACEBOOK here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=276702247121

Good things!
As always, I hope to see you at the show!
M!