Chad Rad's top picks: Crib Notes, Creative Loafing Atlanta

It's New Year's Eve in Atlanta and, as per usual, there are a million and one things to do. There's the whole Peach Drop thing at Underground Atlanta, but that's for the family scene.…

9 ATL shows to hit up for the rest of the year

Chad Radford — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:23:42 -0500

Thurs., Dec. 27
Twins, Ch-Rom, Anticipation, Tifaret. Free.…

10 ATL shows to hit up this week (Dec. 18-22)

Chad Radford — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:38:47 -0500

Tuesday, December 18
The Babies, Gold-Bears, Koko Beware, DJ Dad (Jeremy from Gold-Bears spinning indiepop, c86, twee, and jangle pop). $5.…

Cousin Dan commandeers this week's top shows to hit up list (Dec. 4-8)

Chad Radford — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:53:00 -0500

In case you haven't heard, Cousin Dan took a bullet to his hip and abdomen a few days ago. He's recovering just fine, and still plans to take the stage at the Star Bar tomorrow night (Wednesday, December 5).…

10 shows to hit up this week (Nov. 27-Dec. 1)

Chad Radford — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:51:00 -0500

Tuesday, November 27
Red Sea, Small Reactions, Hear Hums, Freak Heat Waves, Perfect High Fives Everytime. Free.…

8 ATL shows to hit up this week (Nov. 21-24)

Chad Radford — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:02:00 -0500

Wednesday, November 21

Qurious (Void Vanishing CD release), Feast of Violet, Easily Suede. $8.…

10 Atlanta shows to hit up this week (13-18)

Chad Radford — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:42:00 -0500

Tuesday, November 13

Tamaryn, Young Prisms, Khahi Cloud. $10.…

9 shows to hit up this week (Nov. 5-10)

Chad Radford — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:47:00 -0500

Monday, November 5

The Fresh and Onlys, Quilt, Carnivores. $10.…

ATL weekend music update (Nov. 2-4)

Chad Radford — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:01:00 -0400

Friday, November 2

Grant Hart, Ray Dafrico. $10.…

10 shows to hit up this week (Oct. 30-Nov. 4)

Chad Radford — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:16:00 -0400

Tuesday, October 30

Tender Prey (Jeffrey Bützer, TT Mahony, Michael Bradley, and Molly Harvey of the Residents performing the music of Nick Cave), Cave Woman (the music of Cave w/ interpretations by Women's Work), Ben Trickey (performing Tom Waits songs), Andy DeLoach (performing Leonard Cohen songs). Free.…

Atlanta weekend music update (Oct. 26-28)

Chad Radford — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:55:09 -0400

Friday, October 26

Maserati, Majeure, Black Lodge. $10.…

11 shows to hit up this week (Oct. 24-28)

Chad Radford — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:08:33 -0400

Wednesday, October 24

Com Truise, Poolside, Bonde Do Role. $15.…

ATL weekend music update (Oct. 19-21)

Chad Radford — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:53:10 -0400

Friday, October 19

Swans, A Hawk And A Hacksaw @ Terminal West. $20-$25.…

9 shows to hit up this week (Oct. 17-21)

Chad Radford — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:20:00 -0400

Wednesday, October 17

Matthew Dear, Hydrabadd. $14 (adv).…

6 shows to hit up this week (Oct. 9-13) + some A3C highlights

Chad Radford — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:55:00 -0400

Tuesday., October 9

—Gonjasufi w/ Skrapez, Sonnymoon, B. Lewis. $10-$12.…

12 shows to hit up this week (Oct. 1-7)

Chad Radford — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:56:00 -0400

Monday, October 1

—Grimes, Elite Gymnastics, Myths. $15.…

10 (or 12) recommended Little 5 Fest shows to hit up this Saturday

Chad Radford — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:08:00 -0400

With nearly 100 local bands, solo acts, DJs, and knob-twiddlers descending upon Little 5 Points this Saturday (September 29) for the second annual Little 5 Fest, navigating the long list of performers can be a bit overwhelming. While there is an element of the usual suspects playing the fest, there's also some serious talent on the bill that should not be overlooked.…