Marking a Decade, Seven Albums and a Major Movie Placement: NYC's Prodigals to Launch 'Whiskey Asylum' With Ohio & NYC Concerts Nov 22, 2008
All manifest a sound that is so iconic and specific that, paradoxically, it has transcended any one locale or demographic, resulting in headlining concerts from Los Angeles to Maine, from the Guinness Fleadh to Music Midtown to the House of Blues. There is Grene's "songwriting strength" [Irish Times], "thoughtful, intelligent lyrics" [Washington Post] combined with "beautifully constructed melodies" [Irish Voice. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Southeastern fests for Oct. 3-5 and beyond Oct 3, 2008
Mobile For those Atlantans missing Music Midtown, BayFest, set for Oct. 3-5, may be the solution. Six stages host musical acts Darius Rucker, Wynonna Judd, Kid Rock, Jazzy Blu, Bow Wow, Nelly, Candlebox, Buck Cherry, Sister Hazel and more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
My, how Atlanta has changed Aug 8, 2008
Also, I used to love to attend Music Midtown every year. It was really something to look forward to. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Free concerts Apr 4, 2008
It just seems to me that once a good thing gets going in the ATL, they find a way to kill it-the Arts Festival, Light Up Atlanta, Music Midtown, etc. I hope everyone who attends this year will enjoy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
99X's demise means loss of unique Atlanta lifestyle Jan 28, 2008
And no special event compared to the now-defunct Music Midtown a festival with a half-dozen music stages featuring all kinds of music ... One year, after knee surgery, I decided that instead of trying to navigate Music Midtown on crutches, I would rent a wheelchair ... In other years, we would make the 99X bus (a small yellow bus) our meeting spot as all of us went in different directions to catch Music Midtown's acts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
99X leaves airwith Green Day Jan 26, 2008
The heyday of Music Midtown, On the Bricks, etc ... But thanks for the memorys 99x from music midtown to big day out to Toucher to Axel at the beer garden and American Pie on sundays, guess I am getting old, those were the good ole days. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Great 99X memories are impossible to erase Jan 22, 2008
There's us on stage in front of 60,000 people at Music Midtown. here's us having a private audience with the Dalai Freakin' Lama. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Must-see acts Oct 13, 2007
Best Bets for Echo Project fest 3-day eco-centric music extravaganza brings return of Music Midtown-style event ... WE'VE BEEN MISSING the big outdoor festival action since the demise of Music Midtown, but the Echo Project is coming to fill the void. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Newest blog: The arts in ATL BET Awards vs. Echo Project Oct 9, 2007
The entry titled "Music Midtown, and on the outskirts," and any of the comments about it ... Music Midtown, and on the outskirts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Decatur Book Festival this weekend Aug 31, 2007
There s almost too much good stuff this year, like the heyday of Music Midtown, when you had two and sometimes three great acts on all at the same time. You can get over to their and check out the schedule yourself, but here s a smattering. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
John Mayer playing the big hall this time Aug 3, 2007
May 5, 2001: Mayer plays to one of his biggest audiences yet at Music Midtown, just before the release of his Aware debut, "Room for Squares.". May 8, 2001: Columbia Records throws a party for Mayer at Virginia-Highland's Dark Horse Tavern, with about 200 fans packing the venue to hear selections from the new album. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ATL's own Bonnaroo Aug 1, 2007
In contrast, Music Midtown, which last took place in 2005, covered an approximately 35-acre tract. Organizers have secured a 10-year permit for the site, according to publicist Caren West. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chastain pulls plug on B.B. King Jul 28, 2007
He runied Music Midtown by forcing people to buy three day passes then booking one day s worth of good shows. By PTC DAWG. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
You paid what for those tickets? Jul 12, 2007
Well we had the bargain of the country with Music Midtown ... Music Midtown was great when it was at the site of the Federal Reserve building. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'American Idol' auditions are coming back to Atlanta Jun 26, 2007
(We at the AJC didn t cover the audition that year partly because nobody knew what the show was and it also happened to fall on the same weekend as Music Midtown. Season two at AmericasMart featured runnerup Clay Aiken. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
99X announces Big Day Out lineup Apr 6, 2007
I missed Bravery at the last Music Midtown. So is Music Midtown dead for good ... Yeah, they need to bring Music Midtown back all of this work to try and bring folks into the city, and one of the best intown events gets sh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Taking your child to rock concerts Mar 22, 2007
I recall as a much older adult, but not yet a parent, that I was appalled to see so many very young children at Music Midtown (which I went to probably five or six times) ... Never made sense especially Music Midtown ... I have been to Music Midtown once. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Podcast: Your top concerts Jan 20, 2007
This thread brings back bittersweet memories of Music Midtown, a spring festival that was an annual tradition in Atlanta until only a few years ago. I remember in 2001, I saw Butch Walker (for the first time), Hoobastank and Incubus on Friday, then Jack Johnson, Counting Crows, Bush and STP on Saturday. (USA Today -- Life)
V-103, Q100 create 'Unity' night at Lotus Lounge Jan 9, 2007
By the way, wasn t it RACISM and the BIG DIVIDE that killed MUSIC MIDTOWN ... Racially confused: I thought it was the underage drinking and lack of funds that killed Music Midtown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hammerin' Hank & R.E.M. top these lists Jan 9, 2007
Saw the Pixies at Music Midtown a year and a half ago. They were great, but the White Stripes absolutely blew them and everyone else at the fest off the stage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
