All in all the night was a great success and the new record is officially released.  If you missed the show then hit us up and we’ll get you a copy of ALSO THAT before it hits itunes, amazon, and spotify in the coming weeks.

Happy Labor Day weekend.  See ya soon!

Special guests, Nate’s debut as a background Vocalist, BKelly on Piano…lookout.  We’re all feeling very blessed heading into this Christmas holiday.  Thanks for your support and have a Merry Christmas!

Shhhhh….we may just have found ourselves a new manager and producer this week. Look out! Big things are happening. Nate is in Chi-Town and Aubrey is somewhere thinking deep thoughts.   As for me I’m headed to the Fabulous Fox on saturday evening with my wife and 2 of my oldest and dearest friends Dick and Aharon for the band of horses show.   Go listen to “Detlef Schrempf” off of  the record “Cease to Begin” immediately if you need a chill pill.

Love – BKelly

I just wanted to update everyone on some great local artists that I’ve discovered over the past year or so.  ATL has an amazing network of indie/folk/alt/rock n’roll bands that I have really been listening to a lot of  and  wanted to share with you guys.  We are a part of the local Atlanta music scene and have been for almost 2 years now…man where does the time go…and we’ve been lucky enough to share the stage with some amazing talent.

Here are my picks for best local artists/bands that you might not know about but definitely should.  If you’re looking for something to do around town then definitely check out these acts!  These tracks will also make a pretty amazing mixed CD so go download them and support local music!  Speaking of local music…come hang out with Nate and I on Monday night at Eddie’s Attic.

I’m Chinese

DownloadImChinese.com

www.myspace.com/weareimchinese

We love these guys and their music kicks major ass!  John is a super talented guitarist and a good friend and Frank has the voice I wish I had!  Super tight band.  They have a lot of new material so look out for them and check out “Till it Burns” and “Deathbed Conscience”                   Rock/alt/indie

Teddy and the Bears

www.myspace.com/teddyandthebears

great great songs here…just awesome.  I expect huge things from them in the next year.    Check out “Hawaii”, “That’s What She Said”, and “The High Life”        Rock/Alt/Indie

Trances Arc

www.trancesarc.com

Nate and I caught these guys at the Earl back in February and they killed it! They have a new record out very soon so keep a lookout!  AWESOME BAND!!!!    “Boom City” and “Cold Drivers”       ROCK/Indie

Nic Cowan

www.myspace.com/niccowan

I caught this guy live at Atkins park in Smyrna a few months back and he did not disappoint.  Zac Brown and the boys seem to have taken him under their wing and now he is recording his debut album.  Citizen Cope meets Zac Brown.  soul/folkrock      Very soulful.

“Gutter Song”, “New Shit”

Tyler Lyle

www.myspace.com/tylerlyle

Nate and I played with this guy last June at an acoustic show and I went home and listened to everything he has online.  You should too.  My favorite songwriter in town.        Folk/folk rock/americana

“Closer to Me”, “…”Or Else I’ll Float Away”,

The Beggars’ Guild

www.myspace.com/thebeggarsguild

Tom Petty and The Counting Crows lovechild.  I happen to love both bands.

Check out:  “21″, “Falling Apart”

Dropsonic

3 piece rock at it’s finest.  I need to get out and see these guys!

www.myspace.com/dropsonic

Check out: “Low Life”, “Everyone’s a Stranger”

Silent and Listen

Indie/Rock/Ambient

www.myspace.com/salrock

“My Mistake” – GREAT song

Jason Connelly

Acoustic/Folk Rock/Soul

www.myspace.com/jasonconnelly

Saw this guy at Eddie’s Attic a month ago…GREAT voice.

Check out: “Baby Hold Me Close”

Nick Ogawa

www.nickogawa.com

Alt/indie/pop

Electric cello – NUFF SAID

Check out: “Neon Green Aligator”, “Light the Flame”

Grand Prize Winners From Last Year

Alt/Punk/Hip Hop

www.myspace.com/gpwfly

We’ve played a few shows with these guys and if you’re looking for high energy…THIS IS IT!  Great guys and they write great songs.

Check out:  “When You’re Not Around”, “Number One Fan”

Detroit Mutant Radio

www.myspace.com/dmr

Rock/Fusion/Funk and a little Mo Townin sections

Amazing drummer!

These guys killed it at 10 High when we played with them and I’m Chinese last December.  Think Chili Peppers with turn tables and an Outkast vibe.

Check out:  “Mystery 13″, “Where will you go”

Smalltown Mayors

Alt/Folk rock/Americana

www.myspace.com/smalltownmayors

Pete Yorn type vocals and a Ryan Adams type vibe.    I just discovered them and I really like the sound.

Check out: “Man Like That”

I WANT ONE OF THESE.
But who are we kidding…when you wipe out it will not be pretty.

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This is such great therapy…passive aggressive anyone?

This really blew my hair back yesterday.  I’m sure many of you have seen this but I had not.  A friend from California sent this my way so I wanted to share with everyone.  I’m one of thousands of American citizens who works for a company and in a market that did not even exist when I graduated high school.  I know that I’m not getting any younger (or skinnier) but this is just amazing when you see how the world has changed in the past 10 years.

Have a great week and we’ll see you friday night at North River Tavern in Sandy Springs!  NO COVER!