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Jul 1st, 2011 By:
Anya99
Friday, July 1
Catch an IMAX movie and get funky to the progressive jazz-fusion sounds of The Nick Longo Band at Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s Martinis and IMAX.
Saturday July 2
Never tell Linda Gail Lewis that she’s just the sister of Jerry Lee. See why this rockin’ redhair holds her honkytonkin’ own and is a favorite Van Morrison collaborator, too, at the Star Bar tonight. Expect a fiery night with Psycho-DeVilles also playing, and Hot Rod Walt is this week’s Kool Kat. Also on the sure-to-get-you-money’s-worth bill are kick-ass honky tonk ensemble Whiskey Belt and Athens Latin Misfits tribute band Los Meesfits.
This week’s pretty quiet overall, but nothing can be easy, can it? You still have to choose between that rockin’ Retro line-up and iconic Atlanta alternative band Guadalcanal Diary back together for two 30th anniversary gigs, one of which you already missed if you missed Athfestand the other tonight at Smith’s Olde Bar. Read ATLRetro’s preview with Murray Attaway here. In the mood for blues? Plus Northside Tavern hosts an all-star Women in Blues Festival with Lola & the Blues Ladies featuring some of the city’s finest chanteuses including Caroline Aiken, Sana Blue, Sandra Hall, Donna Hopkins, Bareknuckle Betties and of course, Lola. DJ Romeo Cologne transforms the sensationally seedy Clermont Lounge into a ’70s disco/funk inferno late into the wee hours.
Sunday July 3
Os Ossos headlines blues “dunch” between 1 and 4 PM at The Earl. And at night come back to hear deranged glam by guys in leather jackets. It’s ain’t no mouse, but the name of the Chicago garage band is Mickey. Also on the bill are Atlanta punk band The Husseins and Black Lodge.
Below the jump – more ongoing exhibitions and performances with a Retro edge…
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Category: Weekend Update | Tags: Athfest, Bareknuckle Betties, bathrooms, Black Lodge, Caroline Aikens, Clermont Lounge, Donna Hopkins, Fernbank, Gone with the Wind, Guadalcanal Diary, High Museum of Art, Hot Rod Walt, Husseins, Jerry Lee Lewis, John Marin, Linda Gail Lewis, Lola, Los Meesfits, Margaret Mitchell, Martinis & Imax, Mickey, moda, modern design, modernism, Murray Attaway, Nick Longo, Northside Tavern, Os Ossos, Psycho Devilles, Radcliffe Bailey, romeo cologne, Sana Blue, Sandra Hall, Smith's Olde Bar, Star Bar, Stieglitz Circle, The Earl, Whiskey Belt
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Jun 27th, 2011 By:
Anya99
Just five months after quietly launching ATLRetro the last weekend of January, we’re up to our 100th post, blushing after a rockin’ review from Scoutmob, and averaging nearly 4,000 hits a month! Thanks, dear readers, for your support, and we hope you’ll stick around for an exciting site revamp in July featuring a mighty swell new logo courtesy of that swingin’ kat Derek Yaniger and new regular features on Retro restaurants, cocktails and vintage shopping.
Mike Geier and one of the lovely Dames Aflame.
Monday June 27
From 3 PM on, savor tropical sounds and libations, as well as a Polynesian dinner during Mai Tai Monday at Smith’s Olde Bar. Kingsized and Tongo Hiti lead singer Big Mike Geier is Monday night’s celebrity bartender at Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Parlor. Northside Tavern hosts its weekly Blues Jam.
Tuesday June 28
Grab your horn and head to Twain’s in Decatur for a Joe Gransden jazz jam session starting at 9 PM. Fedora Blues is at Fat Matt’s Rib Shack. Notorious DJ Romeo Cologne spins the best ‘70s funk and disco at 10 High in Virginia-Highland. Catch Tuesday Retro in the Metro nights at Midtown’s Deadwood Saloon, featuring live video mixes of ’80s, ’90s, and 2Ks hits.
Wednesday June 29
Get ready to rumba, cha-cha and jitterbug at the weekly Swing Night at Graveyard Tavern. The Hollidays bring a little soul to Fat Matt’s Rib Shack and Danny “Mudcat” Dudeck blues it down at Northside Tavern respectively. Dance to ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s hits during Retro in the Metro Wednesdays presented by Godiva Vodka, at Pub 71 in Brookhaven.
Thursday June 30
You don’t need a golden ticket to enter in a world of Gene Wilder‘s imagination courtesy of trippy 1971 kids classic WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, this week’s movie at Piedmont Park‘s Screen on the Green.
Uncle Daddy & the Kissin’ Cousins get Twain’s a hoppin’, hillbilly style. Self-described Atlanta “modern retrobilly” band The Serenaders swing at Kathmandu Restaurant & Grill in Clarkston. All Thursday shows at the Vietnamese restaurant are free and all-ages. Go 
Polynesian to Tongo Hiti’s luxurious live lounge sounds, as well as some trippy takes on iconic pop songs, just about every Thursday night at Trader Vic’s. Party ‘70s style with DJ Romeo Cologne at Aurum Lounge. Breeze Kings and Chickenshack bring on the blues respectively at Northside Tavern and Fat Matt’s Rib Shack.Bluegrass Thursday at Red Light Cafe features Kris Youmans & the DC-3’s.
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Category: This Week in ATLRetro | Tags: 10 High, Athfest, Atlanta History Center, Aurum Lounge, bathrooms, Big Mike Geier, bluegrass, Breeze Kings, Clermont Lounge, Deadwood Saloon, Derek Yaniger, DerekArt, Fatt Matt's Rib Shack, Fedora Blues, Fernbank, Gene Wilder, Gone with the Wind, Graveyard Tavern, Guadalcanal Diary, High Museum of Art, Hollidays, Hot Rod Walt, Husseins, Jerry Lee Lewis, John Marin, Kathmandu Kitchen and Grill, Kingsized, Kris Youmans, Linda Gail Lewis, Los Meesfits, Mai Tai Monday, Margaret Mitchell, Martinis & Imax, Mickey, moda, modern design, modernism, Mudcat, Nick Longo, Northside Tavern, Os Ossos, Piedmont Park, Psycho Devilles, Pub 71, Radcliffe Bailey, Red Light Cafe, Retro in the Metro, rockabilly, romeo cologne, Scoutmob, Screen on the Green, Serenaders, Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room, Smith's Olde Bar, Star Bar, Stieglitz Circle, swing dancing, The Earl, Tongo Hiti, Trader Vic's, Twain's, Uncle Daddy & the Kissin' Cousins, Van Morrison, Whiskey Belt, Willy Wonka
Saturday July 2
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