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With its built-in wooden stick for convenient one-handed transport, and soft, delicious casing that prevents the traumatic puncture wounds often inflicted by skewered meats or vegetables, the corn dog (its origins as debated as those of man himself) was obviously conceived supernaturally for the purpose of consumption amidst throngs of schoolchildren, circus-goers and, finally, Atlanta indie rockers.

Yes, it seems the line-up is finalized for Atlanta’s annual Corndogorama, subtitled “2008: The Year of the Mustard King.” Beginning this Thursday, June 26, the meat-packed event lasts through Sunday, June 29, and covers four stages, two of which will be outdoors in the city’s Cabbagetown neighborhood, which made national news after suffering major tornado damage earlier this year.

You’ll have to check out the appropriately ketchup-and-mustard colored website for the full schedule, as it is more ample and fulfilling than a mountain of tubesteaks. Among the noteworthy acts, though, are Dan Deacon, Snowden, Gringo Star, Magnapop, Anna Kramer, Zoroaster and the always boisterous (and, full disclosure, Paste-connected) Attractive Eighties Women. The final night closes out with “Surprise Special Guests,” which is either literal or a terrible name for a ska band.

Plus, there’s a whole slew of beer and batter-soaked recreations to keep one properly refreshed and maybe a little ashamed, including an eating competition, tricycle race, “Heavy Metal Petting Zoo,” 40-yard flip-flop race, Mystery Touching Booth and a “beach in the city” courtesy of a water slide.

Don’t settle for that store-bought freezer mess eaten with leftover ketchup packets from Wendy’s. If you’re in the region, get involved with Corndogorama, and satisfy your palate as you listen to some great local music.

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5 Comments

By Dan on June 24, 2008 9:51 AM

Wow... Paste knows about Dan Deacon? :)

~Dan
http://jazzsick.wordpress.com/

By Julia on June 24, 2008 10:04 AM

Lazer/Wulf! 5:00 p.m. Sunday the 29th on the main stage! Nothing goes with meat-on-a-stick better than art metal...

By Liz on June 24, 2008 10:34 AM

Well if Julia can do it, so can I.
It's Elephant's! 7:30 p.m. Saturday the 28th on the side stage!

By John breedlove on June 24, 2008 11:49 AM

The Best band to be named later on Corndogorama Bill for Sure

Trial By Fire
www.myspace.com/thetrialbyfireband

By Fried Chicken on June 25, 2008 11:52 AM

OMG I can't believe that Nerd Parade is playing Corndogorama finally!! They are my most favorite local band and they were not on the bill last year!
Saturday June 28, 4pm on the main stage at Lenny's
DO NOT MISS THIS BAND THEY WILL BLOW YOU AWAY!!!
and if you don't believe me go to www.myspace.com/thenerdparade and listen to them right now

Dan Deacon to headline Corndogorama's meaty line-up

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