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| Veteran rockers The Zombies are at Variety Playhouse to celebrate 50 years of their classic album Odessey and Oracle tonight! |
Guest Writer Alan Fowler reports on three live shows going on in ATL tonight, Saturday, April 8th!
Cheers!
The other day, a good
friend of mine said I needed to be cloned because there is so much to cover not
only in one of the greatest cities in the world—Atlanta, GA—but worldwide. Well
to make sure some of the great shows won’t be missed, music enthusiast and
talented writer Alan Fowler was more than happy to bless us with highlighting
three live shows going on today, Saturday, April 8th. This
was right on time because Arches Brewing's’ birthday is today, Yard House has a
grand opening after that in Battery Park, one of the dopest beer fests in the
nation-Classic City—is Sunday, and then it’s the Craft BrewersConference all next week. In other words, Alan’s article gives me a little “break.”
Say hello to The Zombies, Robert Lee Coleman, and Cody Marlowe. They will be at a trio
of historic venues, including Variety Playhouse, Northside Tavern, and Eddie’s Attic!
Again, a shout out
goes to Alan and his pen game. He did a great job as you can see below. Look
for more contributions soon!
Have an awesome
weekend!
Ale
Saturday, April 8, 8 pm
The Zombies are one of the most influential
bands of the second half of the 20th century. Although they did not receive the
comparable stardom of bands with similar styles of the same era, their
relevance today is a testimony to their pioneering creativity.
Their show at Variety Playhouse on Saturday is
a chance for ardent followers of the band, as well as relative newcomers to
immerse themselves in the sound and aura of what Rolling Stone pegs as the 100th Greatest
Album in their Top 500 Albums Chart. The Odessey and Oracle album has influenced bands and
artists from a multitude of genres since its release. The Zombies claim this
will be their last tour supporting the release, so if tickets remain available,
it would be wise to grab them.
Judging on reviews of previous tour stops, The
Zombies' performance of the album has not lost one bit of its original mystique
and has even elevated the status of some of the songs through the use of subtle
arrangement variances and the inevitable influences of passing time. Attending
this show should be considered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear musical
genius that transcends time and place.
To learn more, and explore ticket options, visit
the Variety Playhouse website (variety-playhouse.com)
@VarPlayhouse @TheZombiesMusic.
Robert Lee Coleman
Saturday, April 8, 10 pm
Robert Lee Coleman is a Georgia music stalwart,
perhaps most known for his roles supporting legends such as Percy Sledge and
James Brown. But Coleman, a Macon native, is pretty damn capable as a frontman
as well. Coleman and his former backing trio (known as the Night Owls) have
only recently amicably split up to each pursue new ventures. Coleman is now
playing with new members under the moniker of "RLC." You can catch Coleman and
his new group this tonight at Northside Tavern. The show starts at 10 pm and can
be expected to last until 2 am. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
In an ode to the legend and pioneering spirit
of Chuck Berry, here is a video of Coleman covering the genre shattering tune
of "Johnny B. Goode."
Saturday, April 8, 7 pm
Marlowe is a seasoned veteran within the
Atlanta music scene, having joined forces with numerous musicians in a variety
of styles and genres over the past half dozen years during his time in the
city. His upcoming gig will be accompanied by his backing band and will be
preceded with an act from Country Rock/Folk singer-songwriter, Austin Coleman.
Marlowe has always been known to craft
heartfelt lyrics that penetrate the emotional surface of a variety of life's
experiences (most notably love and love lost), and pairs those lyrics with
melodies that illuminate his blues and rock influences. Sample some of his
tunes at codymarlowe.com.
For more information, and to purchase tickets,
visit Eddie's Attic,
and follow them at @eddiesattic and @CodyMarlowe.
Cheers!
Alan
