HatchetMan Presents

The Black Crowes & Tedeschi Trucks Band w/ The London Souls @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, July 20

Mark — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:47:50 +0000

(Alpharetta, GA) THE BLACK CROWES and TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND have announced a co-headlining tour, with special guests The London Souls, running July 19 in Nashville, TN through August 15 in Rochester Hills, MI. THE BLACK CROWES have sold over 35 million albums and are known as one of rock’s best live acts. They’re currently touring the U.S. on their “Lay Down With Number 13” tour, their first tour since recently ending a two-year hiatus. The in-progress tour launched with five sold-out U.K. shows and began this week in the U.S. and continues through June 2. After that, the group will return to Europe for a leg of dates June 18 to July 6, including headlining shows, festivals and two stadium concerts with Bruce Springsteen. The iconic and influential band–Chris Robinson (lead vocals, guitar), Rich Robinson (guitar, vocals), Steve Gorman (drums), Sven Pipien (bass), Adam MacDougall (keyboards) and new member Jackie Greene (guitar, vocals)–are reaching deep inside their songbook and extensive catalog, performing greatly varied set lists. Click here for more information and tickets.

The Book Club Play @ Horizon Theatre, May 17 – June 23

Mark — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:24:09 +0000

(Atlanta, GA) A comedy about books and the people who love them. Ana lives in a letter-perfect world with an adoring husband, the perfect job, and her greatest passion: Book Club. But when her cherished group becomes the focus of a documentary film, their intimate discussions about life and literature take a turn for the hilarious in front of the inescapable camera lens. Add a provocative new member along with some surprising new books titles, and these six friends are bound for pandemonium. A delightful new play about life, love, literature, and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines. Click here for more information and tickets.

“Performance on the Promenade” @ Piedmont Park, May 17 & 23

Mark — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:22:05 +0000

(Atlanta, GA) The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Piedmont Park Conservancy have partnered to bring back an Atlanta institution – free, live orchestral performances in Piedmont Park. Since the tradition began on June 17, 1976 with a rousing performance led by the famed conductor Robert Shaw,the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has performed over 100 concerts in Piedmont Park. From the first performance in 1976 through the most recent in 2007, the Symphony has reached hundreds of thousands of Atlantans through these free concerts. Now, after a six year absence from the Park, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will return to play two concerts, scheduled for May 17 and May 23, 2013. Concerts will begin at 7:30pm. Click here for more information.

“Shakespeare in the Park” – Much Ado About Nothing @ Piedmont Park, May 1 – 5

Mark — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:08:36 +0000

(Atlanta, GA) Georgia Shakespeare brings ”Shakespeare in the Park” – Much Ado About Nothing to Piedmont Park on May 1 – 5, 2013. Young love…it’s a walk in the park. Unless the love-birds are Beatrice and Benedick, in which case the match seems most likely made anywhere but in heaven. But when a jealous villain threatens the true love of their friends Hero and Claudio, will Beatrice & Benedick put aside their differences—and find true love of their own—in thie delightful and hilarious romantic comedy? Click here for more information.

Muddy Buddy Adventure Series @ Georgia International Horse Park, June 8

Mark — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:22:15 +0000

(Conyers, GA) Teams of two run together through a 3-4.5 mile off-road obstacle course completing 8-10 military-style challenges along the way. Parts of the obstacle run will require teamwork, so buddies must stay together at all times. At the end of the race, both buddies crawl through the infamous Mud Pit crossing the finish line together as official “Muddy Buddies!” Teams of two traverse a 6 – 7 mile off-road obstacle course, completing 5 unique challenges. At the start of the race, one team member will run and one will ride the bike. At the 1st obstacle, the rider will drop the bike, complete the obstacle, and begin running. The runner will arrive, complete the obstacle, find their bike and begin riding. Teams will continue leapfrogging each other through the entire obstacle course. Click here for more information or tickets.

Tabernacle Calendar & Shows

Mark — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:17:39 +0000

(Atlanta) The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta is stocked with some great upcoming shows….Knife Party, Bill Burr, Steep Panther, Crystal Castles, Sevendust & Coal Chamber, Phoenix, Tracy Morgan, O.A.R., Alt J, and more. Click here for more information of tickets.

Lawrence Brownlee @ Schwartz Center, March 22

Mark — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:11:12 +0000

(Atlanta) International opera tenor and Atlanta resident Lawrence Brownlee performs at Emory’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts on Friday, March 22, at 8 p.m., part of his US solo recital tour. Noted pianist Martin Katz accompanies him; they will perform works ranging from Giuseppe Verdi to traditional African American spirituals. For more information or tickets, click here.

“Well-Tempered Clavier,” Timothy Albrecht, harpsichord @ Schwartz Center, March 21 (free performance)

Mark — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:09:24 +0000

(Atlanta) Timothy Albrecht continues his Bach Birthday recital cycle featuring “Well-Tempered Clavier.” Free – No ticket required. For more information click here.

The Avett Brothers @ Verizon Amphitheatre, May 17

Mark — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:32:28 +0000

(Alpharetta, GA) The Avett Brothers begin another new era of folk with their seventh full-length album, and first for American Recordings/Republic Records, The Carpenter. Produced by the legendary Rick Rubin and recorded in North Carolina and Malibu, it’s an artful distillation of classic homegrown folk, rock energy, bluegrass soul and pop charm. In 2009, the group made mainstream waves with their lauded major label debut, I and Love and You. It landed at #16 on the Billboard Top 200 and garnered unanimous critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, Paste, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Time, who even dubbed it one of Top 10 albums of the year. In addition to touring tirelessly, they gave memorable performances on the Late Show with David Letterman, the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon as well as during a feature spot on the PBS series Austin City Limits. Click here for ore information and tickets.

Widespread Panic @ Verizon Amphitheatre, April 26 & 27

Mark — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:29:56 +0000

(Alpharetta, GA) After a year long hiatus, Widespread Panic has announced dates for their much-anticipated 2013 Spring Tour. The tour marks the first time the legendary sextet will tour featuring their full electric set up since 2011. To help celebrate the long-awaited return to the road, Widespread Panic will include intimate, fan favorite venues at select stops this spring. The tour begins with two nights at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis, MO on April 9 & 10 and wraps with two nights in Nashville, TN at The Woods at Fontanel on May 3 & 4. Other cities include Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis and Louisville. Click here for more information and tickets.