Listen to a New Civil Wars Song
The Civil Wars recently debuted a new song at Decatur, Ga. venue, Eddie’s Attic. The song, called “Oh Henry,” was captured by an intrepid audience member. Watch below, and check out the band’s recent session at Paste while you’re at it.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen Up: Billy Joe Shaver, the Oldest Living Punk in America
Eddie's Attic isn't exactly the kind of place you'd ever expect to see a punk show, but I think I might have done just that a couple of weeks ago. read more
Found in: Music, Listen UpTop 5 best things about Halloween in Atlanta
[Above: Jay Reatard, shown here on the cover of his record Blood Visions, plays this Friday night at the Variety Playhouse.] As an Atlanta native, I've celebrated a lot of Oct. 31sts here. Accordingly, I find that there are certain things I look forward to every year that say as much about the city as they do the holiday itself. Here, in order, are the top five reasons I can't wait for Halloween to hit Atlanta this year. What are yours? ... read more
Found in: Local:AtlantaEddie's Attic Open Mic Night
I'm wired with a sometimes inexplicable optimism. It's what makes me check what's on the radio before popping in a CD in my car or visiting some band's MySpace page if the press release they emailed me looks interesting enough. So, from time to time, I enjoy a good open mic night, and in Atlanta, that means Eddie's Attic. I went last night to support my friend and Paste's books editor Charles McNair. Dressed in all black he sang his pair of literate, heartbreaking songs with all the passion and intensity an arena performance might have warranted. So did many... read more
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