Monster Outbreak Tour With Asking Alexandria and More at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA

UK metal rockers Asking Alexandria, along with As I Lay Dying, Memphis May Fire, I See Stars and Attila, arrived in Atlanta as part of the Monster Outbreak Tour. The tour made a stop at The Tabernacle in the southern capital, where the five groups performed their hits for a sold-out crowd of fans and mosh pit fanatics. Crowd surfing was the theme of the night as heavy metal rock filled the venue. Music ...

Brian Setzer Orchestra and Totsy at Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA

Rockabilly superstar Brian Setzer brought his swing revival orchestra to the Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA.. There, he performed his hits as well as some new material for the sold-out, enthusiastic crowd, many of who came dressed in their own swing fashions. Setzer, who first came to fame as frontman for the Stray Cats with the song "Stray Cat Strut," rocked the house with his upbeat tunes reminiscent of the 1950's. Opening the show was burlesque-style group, Totsy, fronted by Broadway and TV star Beth Curry. Their lively performance was...

Drew Holcomb Photos, Interview and Acoustic Performance

Americana/Roots rockers Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors brought their 6th annual "Neighborly Christmas" show to The Buckhead Theater in downtown Atlanta, GA., where they performed seasonal favorites as well as their hits and new material for the sold-out crowd. Before the show, Drew sat down with Dan Harr and talked about life on the road, his new baby girl, the new album coming out in the spring and more. After the interview, Drew and Nathan Duggar performed an acoustic version of the new single, "Tennessee."

Tara Nevins On The Bus and In Concert

American roots traditionalist Tara Nevins, frontwoman for Donna and The Buffalo as well as her own solo projects, made a stop on her solo tour at Smith's Olde Bar in downtown Atlanta, GA., where she performed songs from her new album, Wood and Stone. Nevins packed the house with fans of hers, as well as DATB, and brought alone a seven-piece band to back her up including Mike Compton on Mandolin, drummer Mark Raudabaugh, Riley Baugus on Banjo, bassist Todd Phillips and Amber Dawn Rische on harmony vocals and 2nd fiddle. Before...

Bush, Civil Twilight and Ruby Velle at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA

Hit rockers Bush, along with support act Civil Twilight and local opener Ruby Velle, performed a high-energy show for a packed house at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta, GA. Opening the evening, chanteuse Ruby Velle gained new fans with her throaty, sensual style and sultry songs. Up next, indie alt-rockers Civil Twilight took the stage and treated the crowd to their Pink Floyd-esque melodies and powerful storytelling lyrics. Originally from South Africa, lead vocalist Steven McKeller and his brother Andrew on guitar, along with Richard ...

Rock By The Sea Benefit With Will Turpin in Atlanta, GA

Will Turpin of Collective Soul, as well as his own solo project with his band, The Way, headlined the Rock by the Sea benefit concert at Vinyl in downtown Atlanta, GA. Rock by the Sea is an organization that raises funds to help fight children's cancer and has been organizing music events for the last seven years. Will Turpin and The Way, along with a lineup of other artists including Gareth Asher, Amy Gerhartz and Lauren St. Jane, took the stage and entertained a crowd of supports and fans. Music News Nashville was on hand to capture the...

Cheley Tackett and Steff Mahan in Atlanta, GA

Sometimes the powers-that-be in the Nashville music industry have blinders on when deciding who should get a record deal and who to pass on. Whether it's their choice of lifestyle or that they don't fit the gene pool clones Music City regularly churns out, Cheley Tackett and Steff Mahan are two songwriter/performers who definitely deserve more attention from the industry than they currently receive. Both are extremely talented writers, musicians and singers whose stage presence - both individually and together - is outstanding as they support...

Red Wanting Blue at Vinyl in Atlanta, GA

Ohio-based rock band Red Wanting Blue, also known as RWB, made a stop on their tour at The Vinyl in Atlanta, GA., where they performed material from their new album, From The Vanishing Point, for the packed house of fans and friends. The band, comprised of Scott Terry (lead vocals), Eric Hall Jr. (guitar/slide), Mark McCullough (bass), Greg Rahm (KB/guitar) and Dean Anshutz (drums), has been making a name for themselves on the touring circuit and getting rave reviews for their new album. Music News Nashville was on hand...

Rappers 2 Chainz and Cap 1 at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA

2 Chainz, an Atlanta-based rapper, packed the house at the Tabernacle where he performed all of his hits. The hometown crowd welcomed 2 Chainz, who rocked the house and kept everyone on their feet throughout his set. Opening the show was Cap 1, a Chicago rapper who warmed up the crowd with a short five-minute set. The venue was packed with enthusiastic fans and local hometown friends who came out to see the rising rap star. Music News Nashville's John Davidson was on hand to capture the evening in photos.

Megadeth at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA

Megadeth, a pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, brought their show to the Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta, GA., where they performed their hits for an enthusiastic crowd. Made up of founding members Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson, along with Chris Broderick and Shawn Drover, Megadeth rocked the venue and kept the crowd dancing and cheering throughout the show. Music News Nashville was on hand to capture the evening in photos.

Martina McBride at The Fox Theater in Atlanta

Country superstar Martina McBride opened her "The Joy of Christmas" tour at the historic Fox Theater in downtown Atlanta, GA., where she performed her favorite Christmas classics and more for the sold-out audience. McBride performed only two of her mega-hits, "Always" and "In My Daughter's Eyes," while - instead - focusing on the songs of the season. McBride's incomparable voice and commanding stage presence turned the Fox into a winter wonderland as she sang "Oh Holy Night," "White Christmas" and many more. Music News ...

Lamb of God, In Flames, Hellyeah and Sylosis in Atlanta

Hit heavy metal rockers Lamb of God brought their tour to The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta, GA, where they performed for for a packed house of black-clad fans. Supporting Lamb of God were In Flames, Hellyeah and Sylosis. The crowd was crowd-surfing and, with the closing song of the night, performed the "wall of death" where two halfs of the venue line up opposite each other and, with full steam, crash together like one huge mosh pit. Music News Nashville was on hand to capture the evening in photos.

Asia at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA

Supergroup Asia made a stop at the Variety Playhouse in the Little Five Points district of Atlanta, GA., where they performed their hits, as well as material from more recent albums, for the sold-out crowd. Made up of John Wetton (former bassist/vocalist of such bands as King Crimson, Roxy Music, and Uriah Heep), Steve Howe (guitarist of Yes), Geoff Downes (keyboardist of Yes and The Buggles) and drummer Carl Palmer (of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, and Atomic Rooster), Asia kept the crowd on their feet, dancing along to the well-known songs. Prior to the show, the guys met with fans, signed autographs and posed for photos. Music News Nashville was on hand to capture the evening in photos.

Yeasayer at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA

Brooklyn-based psychedelic pop band Yeasayer made a stop at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta, GA., where they performed their known hits along with new material for the enthusiastic crowd. The band, made up of members Chris Keating (KB/Lead Vocals), Anand Wilder (guitar), Ira Wolf Tuton (bass) and Cale Parks (drums), kept the crowd swaying and cheering along with their music. Music News Nashville was on hand to capture the evening in photos.

Madonna's MDNA Tour at Phillips Arena in Atlanta, GA

Legendary artist Madonna brought her MDNA world tour to Phillips Arena in downtown Atlanta, GA. She performed her hits, as well as material from her new album, MDNA, for the sold out crowd. The Material Girl sang and danced across what is one of the most elaborate stage setups in tour history, with flying drummers, multiple huge video screens and moving components that, when all combined, weigh nearly 100,000 pounds. Fans in the southern capital were treated to an astonishing performance by the superstar, who is still selling out major venues and keeping...

Social Distortion in Atlanta

Punk rockers Social Distortion, out on tour across the U.S., made a stop at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta, GA., where they performed for a packed house of fans. Best known for their hits like "Ball and Chain", "Story of My Life", and the cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire", the band kept the energy flowing throughout the evening, giving the crowd their money's worth and keeping them dancing and singing along with the music. Photographer John E. Davidson was on hand to capture the evening in photos for Music News Nashville.

Heart With Tyler Bryant and Shakedown in Atlanta

Legendary rockers Heart, along with Nashville's Tyler Bryant and Shakedown, brought their Fanatic tour to the historic Fox Theater in downtown Atlanta, GA. Opening the show, Tyler Bryant and Shakedown earned new fans in the southern capital with their high energy alt-rock experience, keeping the crowd enthralled with their strong musicianship and vocals. Heart took the stage and lead off with the title single from their new album, Fanatic. From there, they moved to many of their well-known hits including "Dreamboat Annie," "Barracuda" and "Crazy On You." The crowd...

The Dirty Guv'Nahs and Delta Saints In Atlanta, GA

Knoxville, TN based The Dirty Gov'nahs, along with Nashville's The Delta Saints, brought their show to The Loft in downtown Atlanta, GA., where both bands performed for a packed house of enthusiastic fans. Opening the show was The Delta Saints, whose Bayou-Blues, Americana style sound kept the crowd cheering and dancing throughout their portion of the show. Fronted by Ben Ringel on lead and dobro, Dillon Fitch on guitar, Stephen Hanner on harmonica, Deave Supica on bass and Ben Azzi on drum, The Delta Saints gained themselves ...