Local band gets slot opening for their hero: Jimmy Gnecco at Vinyl

Jimmy Gnecco of OURS
Wed December 19, 2007
Vinyl
Atlanta, GA

If you never had the opportunity to witness the grace and power of Jeff Buckley's soaring vocals live, you might appreciate the magic of Jimmy Gnecco. As the frontman for Ours, Gnecco has tugged on heartstrings with his phenomenal range and tone.

Gnecco is especially mesmerizing when he plays solo. Electric guitars and heavy percussion can never match the awesome versatility and emotion of Gnecco's vocal performance. It's almost shocking to see this little, petite man on stage unleash such an overwhelming sound.

Members of local Atlanta band Novah have expressed their infinite excitement about opening the show.

"We are thrilled to support someone who we've admired and respected for years" says Matt Vetter, who plays guitar for Novah. "I've seen Jimmy perform solo and with his band on seven different occasions, andeach time I was blown away."

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Celebrate an Americana Christmas this Friday in Atlanta!

The Beggar's Guild
Fri. December 21, 2007
Vinyl
Atlanta, GA


While the temperature is dropping as it is finally feeling like winter, things are sure to be heating up at Vinyl this Friday night. Local favorite the Beggars’ Guild is wrapping up a stellar year with an Americana Christmas show with Pasadena and Joshua Fletcher and the Six Shot romance.

Since the release of their first EP Breaking Me Down last January, The Beggars’ Guild have kept busy in 2007. Playing local festivals Oysterfest and Summerfest gave these Atlanta boys the chops for their Bonnaroo debut last summer. They have also been no stranger to the Atlanta airways getting spins on both 99X and DaveFM.

Come out this Friday to enjoy old favorites "21" and "Minnesota" and new songs that will be released on their first LP in early 2008.

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Give the gift of love to animals in need this season!

In this season of giving, there are a number events across Atlanta benefiting animal shelters and adoption agencies. If you can't bring a furry friend into your own home this Christmas, you can still do your part to help them find a family!

Paws for Applause
Thurs. December 13, 2007
Vinyl
Atlanta, Georgia


Benefiting Paws Atlanta and featuring performances by The Modern Society, Helios, The Status, and Calling All Stars.

"Give a Pet a Home for Christmas" Fundraiser
Thurs. December 20, 2007
The EARL
Atlanta, Georgia

Benefiting Alcovy Pet Rescue and featuring performances by El Capitan and Thee Scallywags.

Doggies On The Catwalk
Thurs. January 17, 2008
Grady High School Gymnasium
Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta s Grady High School and its acclaimed fashion division, UrbanCouture, have teamed up with Pets Are Loving Support (PALS) to launch a pet fashion fundraiser appropriately tagged Doggies on the Catwalk.

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Pipettes reschedule US Tour

Event announcement: Pipettes at Vinyl rescheduled to Friday November 9th.

Another UK band having visa issues! The Pipettes couldn't make their October tour dates due to visa delays, so they have pushed the tour back a month. The Atlanta show will now take place November 9th instead of October 16th. Tickets for the October 16th date will still be valid at the door.

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Pull shapes with The Pipettes!

The Pipettes
Tues Oct. 16, 2007
Vinyl
Atlanta, GA

I am not sure exactly what “pull shapes” means, but I think it has to do with dancing like a fool. You’ve likely bopped along with their latest single (“Pull Shapes”), and maybe even check the radio to see if you ended up on the oldies station. Like the sunny side of Amy Winehouse, these girls also look to the breezy girl group sound of the ‘60s for inspiration.

Actually, The Pipettes consist of more than just the three women you’ve seen posing in polka dot dresses. In total there are seven band members, the reaming four being men who are collectively referred to as “The Cassettes.” The boys usually wear yellow tank tops with their initials sewn onto them, adding to the retro aesthetic.
Thanks to a number of successful SXSW appearances, England’s Pipettes got a record deal with Cherrytree Records, a division of Interscope Records. Cherrytree will release The Pipettes’ debut record October 2nd.

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Sneaker Pimps' Chris Corner is IAMX- on tour this fall!

IAMX
Sat. November 10, 2007
Vinyl
Atlanta, GA



What does it mean to be “X?”

The concept began back in 1996 when Sneaker Pimps released their first record, “Becoming X.” Chris Corner, the mastermind behind the band, penned every song, and the record gained international play and critical acclaim. At the time, Sneaker Pimps featured Kelli Dayton up front on vocals. However, after being labeled as “trip hop” and lumped with bands like Portishead and Mazzy Star, Sneaker Pimps felt Dayton’s vocal style was too limiting.

That’s when Corner first moved the forefront. His delicate yet soaring vocals providing a new, raw energy. For those uninitiated, Corner’s vibrant range shares many of the same qualities as Matt Bellamy (Muse).

A decade after Sneaker Pimps, Corner has reemerged, this time proclaiming that he is X. IAMX takes some of the synth undertones of Sneaker Pimps and injects some sort of musical equivalent to Viagra. IAMX oozes with sexual tension, seedy glamour, and seductive rhythms.

In an Austrian television interview, Corner explained that being “X” has something to do with a lack inhibition or restraint. While it isn’t exactly an “act,” it is certainly a persona that he takes on in the studio and on stage. There is an animalistic quality in his performances; for all the dramatic glam theatrics that propels IAMX, Corner is able to rouse audiences with intense emotion.

Just take a look at the behind the scenes footage featured on UK Myspace. You can see his European audiences going nuts at festivals in Budapest, Berlin, Russian and beyond.
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Even over here in the States where Corner has no major label support, IAMX sold out dates in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Las Vegas in the spring. This success is due in large part to Myspace and his passionate fans. Just look at his Myspace page now, and you’ll see active street teams in almost every U.S. city he is visiting this fall!

So don’t delay on tickets to this upcoming tour. This is a rare chance to see a mesmerizing performer in the luxury of an intimate venue. Word on the street is that the first U.S. cities to sell out on this tour will be rewarded with exclusive IAMX merchandise! So grab your pair early for the chance to own some extra special gifts!

As an added bonus, more good news for American fans! You won’t have to shell out big bucks to have IAMX’s records imported from Berlin much longer. “The Alternative” is due for release in the States this fall as well..

http://www.iamx.co.uk/

www.myspace.com/iamx

Help promote the Atlanta show! www.myspace.com/iamxatlanta

Listen! "Spit it Out" - IAMX

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