Posted: August 17th, 2009 | Author: 4th Ward Heroes | Filed under: 4TH WARD HEROES, BLOG, EVENTS
THE ROPES: WATER AND HEADPHONES
Photos from the August 3rd in-store at Criminal Records with The Ropes in L5p.
Jess Jones from Dandelion Desserts, Ben Coleman from Judi Chicago and Nick LeMay of 4th Ward Heroes. It was a family affair @ Criminal Records.
The Ropes, Criminal Records, Atlanta, GA
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See some much cooler photos from Ohmpark’s Kevin Griggs here:
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Posted: August 7th, 2009 | Author: nicklemay | Filed under: 4TH WARD HEROES, BLOG, EVENTS
The Show
Ah… the 529…a gaggle of gathering hipsters wasting their money and brain cells. What is it about music that helps us socialize as young humans? The answer doesn’t really matter, though. The answer is too obvious. And if you’re confused by that, then…well I probably haven’t met you.
This night was like others. The moon was out. The polluted canvas of the Atlanta sky still enveloped the flicker of a star. That might be cancerous. This night was unlike any other in that there were bands playing that were worth a listen.
The Ropes came from New York to dazzle drunkards with a Lo-Fi multi electronic sound.
Today the Moon Tomorrow the Sun: a band that should already be famous.
And I’ve seen them play on many an occasion throughout the past six months. But this occasion I felt as though it was like being with a faraway, but fond lover. Sometimes you’re forced to make love to them, but there are those moments. There are those weird moments where it all seems to fit, and the lighting is skating across the spectrum, and she makes the right move, and she makes the right sound and you can’t help but flop on your back to imbibe such an unpredictable, ancillary beauty. Even so, you still sort of hate her for it.
In short, they deserve the record deal that’s coming to them. I didn’t tell you that.
When the Going Gets Weird, the Weird go to Starbar
So since the nights tend to meld together in such a mellow fashion in this town, I’m reminded of a later show at the Starbar. A heavy electronic show played by the Octopus Project.
The next most astute observation overheard since the one-eyed hobo lady was Derek Lyn Plastic: “this band sucks.”
For the first time in a couple of moons, I stood on my own ground. I kept my opinion wide open, like the vaginal hole of a Clermont Lounge beauty, tempting you into a hallway of love. I disagreed with Derek Lyn Plastic that night. I sat pensive afterwards, enjoying my new favorite band…Octopus Project.
I wondered if anyone else drew a thought from their mind while tirelessly dancing, or drinking, or just hoping they would get laid again in some sort of depraved stupor.
Mostly, though, I just forgot about what people cared for, what lies they told to their friends, what music they could jump up from their normal life to see, what they actually did with their boogers, or what lady might meander my way to satisfy my own depraved desires while I sit in an inebriated torpor on my ridiculous bed.
It turned out that I just drove home and smiled a bit. Just a little bit. Just long enough to stop thinking. Just long enough to realize that eventually the inevitability of conscious thought would come upon me again in it’s ironic wonder. Smiled just long enough to sleep.
And then I woke up to a lady sprawled across the bed next to me.
Posted: July 30th, 2009 | Author: 4th Ward Heroes | Filed under: 4TH WARD HEROES, EVENTS
This Monday August 3rd, at 6:30PM, 4th Ward Heroes bring The Ropes to the ATL for a live in-store performance at Criminal Records followed by a killer show at 529 with Today The Moon Tomorrow The Sun! The party proletariat will be there handing out free Whynattes. Resident party aficionados Judi Chicago will be providing a special dj set at Criminal after The Ropes performance, where they will be previewing for the first time ever, the tracks off of their brand new upcoming 7″, ‘Fun City’.
After the in-store, be sure to check out our 1st Broke + Electro Party with TTMTTS + THE ROPES + GUEST BEATS BY: DJ BLACK DOMINOES + JUDI CHICAGO JUKEBOX @ 529 Flat Shoals Ave in East Atlanta Village presented by 4th Ward Heroes + hosted by Dude City Productions.. The first 5 people 2 arrive at 9PM get in free! Only $5 after! The first 50 people to arrive for doors at 9 get a FREE and oh so delicious cocktail called The Saint from our friends at Whynatte!
Put on your dancing shoes and your tastiest lip gloss and head on over to 529 on Monday August 3rd for our first BROKE + ELECTRO PARTY presented by 4TH WARD HEROES + hosted by DUDE CITY PRODUCTIONS. $5, yeah $5. The first 5 people 2 arrive at 9 get in free.
Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun will headline this show. Visit http://www.myspace.com/todaythemoontomorrowthesun
With critical praise, TTMTTS’s performance has been described as filled with fervor and force. Lauren Gibson on Vocals, Micah Silverman on Bass, Cregg Gibson on Guitar, and Jeremy Cole on Drums, this collective emerged from Atlanta’s distinctive heart and is gaining national attention. The intimate room and stellar sound system at 529 will showcase their super talents and put you up close and personal. They’re going somewhere fast.
The Ropes are coming! Visit them @ http://www.myspace.com/theropes
The Ropes are opening. So be sure get there for doors at 9! Remember: the first 5 people 2 arrive at 9 = free. The Ropes are a powerful NYC based duo self described as “We are The Ropes. We want to fight you.” Enough said really, lovers.
Vocalist/bassist Sharon Shy (yes, that is her real name) and multi-instrumentalist Toppy (he has a penchant for playing drums with his guitar hanging around his neck) are notorious for their engaging lyrics and phenomenal live performance. What they do is brilliant and intensely intoxicating. They have toured extensively throughout the US and UK, opening for acts such as The Used, Innerpartysystem, and The Matches, among others. I am so thrilled they are coming to Atlanta, if this was not a 4th Ward Heroes show I would take the night off, grab my boy du jour and a flask of bourbon, and stand in line indefinitely to see them. It has been said that if you like The Knife or The Chromatics, you will love The Ropes. In my case, this is absolutely true. And as a little incentive, although I am not quite sure how long this is going to last, according to http://twitter.com/theropes, the Ropes are offering a Free Album Download at http://www.theropesonline.com/store/ I hit that link up today and it worked like a charm. Oh happy day!!! Acquaint yourself. For Free.
Kellen Crosby (a.k.a. DJ Black Dominoes) + Ben Coleman & Travis Thatcher (a.k.a. Judi Chicago Jukebox) join forces to deliver a dance party detail designed to delight your derriere, so come out and dance wherever you are. Visit Kellen and send him photos of yourself rocking out to one of his remixes @ http://www.myspace.com/blackdominoes Stalk those Judi Chicago lads over @ http://www.myspace.com/judichicago
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- BROKE + ELECTRO with Today the Moon, Tomorrow The Sun, The Ropes, DJ Black Dominoes, Judi Chicago Jukebox. Sponsored by Whynatte and Slush Fund Recordings. August 3 @ 529 in East Atlanta Village. 21+/Doors @ 9/ $5 [The first 5 people 2 arrive at 9 get in FREE! and the first 50 people to arrive get a FREE! Saint compliments of the party proletariat at Whynatte!]
Posted: July 25th, 2009 | Author: 4th Ward Heroes | Filed under: 4TH WARD HEROES, BLOG, EVENTS
Put on your dancing shoes and your tastiest lip gloss and head on over to 529 on MONDAY AUGUST 3rd for our 1st BROKE + ELECTRO INDIE ROCK DANCE PARTY with TTMTTS + THE ROPES + GUEST BEATS BY: DJ BLACK DOMINOES + JUDI CHICAGO JUKEBOX @ 529 Flat Shoals Ave in East Atlanta Village presented by 4th Ward Heroes + hosted by Dude City Productions. $5, yeah, $5! The first 5 people 2 arrive at 9 get in free. This way if u are broker than a needle without a record, you still have a shot at getting in. It’s only $5 after that kids, but remember that the artists work directly off the door so, your money is well spent no matter how you may have earned it.
Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun will headline this show. Visit Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun @ http://www.myspace.com/todaythemoontomorrowthesun
With critical praise, TTMTTS’s performance has been described as filled with fervor and force. Lauren Gibson on Vocals, Micah Silverman on Bass, Cregg Gibson on Guitar, and Jeremy Cole on Drums, this collective emerged from Atlanta’s distinctive heart and is gaining national attention. The intimate room and stellar sound system at 529 will showcase their super talents and put you up close and personal. They’re going somewhere fast.
The Ropes are coming! Visit them @ http://www.myspace.com/theropes or http://theropesonline.com
The Ropes are opening. So be sure get there for doors at 9! Remember: the first 5 people 2 arrive at 9 get in free. The Ropes are a powerful NYC based duo self described as “We are The Ropes. We want to fight you.” Enough said really, but I will tell you a little more about them just in case you are not feeling stealth.
Vocalist/bassist Sharon Shy (yes, that is her real name) and multi-instrumentalist Toppy (he has a penchant for playing drums with his guitar hanging around his neck) are notorious for their engaging lyrics and phenomenal live performance. What they do is brilliant and intensely intoxicating. They have toured extensively throughout the US and UK, opening for acts such as The Used, Innerpartysystem, and The Matches, among others. I am so thrilled they are coming to Atlanta, if this was not a 4th Ward Heroes show I would take the night off, grab my boy du jour and a flask of bourbon, and stand in line indefinitely to see them. It has been said that if you like The Knife or The Chromatics, you will love The Ropes. In my case, this is absolutely true. And as a little incentive, although I am not quite sure how long this is going to last, according to http://twitter.com/theropes, the Ropes are offering a Free Album Download at http://www.theropesonline.com/store/ I hit that link up today and it worked like a charm. Oh happy day!!! Acquaint yourself. For Free.
Kellen Crosby (a.k.a. DJ Black Dominoes) + Ben Coleman & Travis Thatcher (a.k.a. Judi Chicago Jukebox) join forces to deliver a dance party detail designed to delight your derriere, so come out and dance wherever you are. Visit Kellen and send him photos of yourself rocking out to one of his remixes @ http://www.myspace.com/blackdominoes Stalk those Judi Chicago lads over @ http://www.myspace.com/judichicago
On behalf of everyone involved in this show, and trust me it takes a tribe, we hope to see you there!
Much love,
M!
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It is worth mentioning that with all of the grass root collectives in the A making leaps and bounds in the local music scene, a great way to get on the list is to contribute someway to making a show happen, so if you are a photographer, designer, vagabond of all trades, and you love local music and want to help the cause perhaps you should think about a volunteership with one of us or perhaps a band you know and love. 4th Ward Heroes would not exist if it were not for this concept and the support we have received by our tribe. We believe in the hero in you.
- TTMTTS + THE ROPES // MONDAY AUGUST 3rd // 529 EAV
Posted: July 20th, 2009 | Author: 4th Ward Heroes | Filed under: 4TH WARD HEROES, EVENTS
On Monday August 3rd, The Ropes play 529 in East Atlanta Village.
Headlining the show is Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun.
I cannot express how excited I am about this show!
Check out The Ropes official website http://www.theropesonline.com
The Ropes – Clubs in Europe Forever
Check out Today The Moon, Tomorrow the Sun on Myspace www.myspace.com/todaythemoontomorrowthesun
IndieATL- Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun \”Autonomic\”\”
Guest djs Black Dominoes (aka DJ Kellen) http://www.myspace.com/blackdominoes
and Judi Chicago JukeBox http://www.myspace.com/judichicago
will round out the night with fantastic beats.
This should make for one awesome dance party.
