Saturday, April 8, 2017

Cruisin’ Presents: Tunes Around A-Town

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'sbirthday 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 ChartThe 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
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