By Josh Fritz. Wednesday, June 23^rd at the Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia was a haven for humorcore enthusiasts. There were three bands scheduled to play and they all came through in the end. Some better then others, but everybody was doing what they loved. What started out as a hot and sunny day turned into something out of a weather horror story. While the sun was shining bright, a torrential downpour came through, soaking everybody to the bone. Nobody could get inside quick enough.

By Josh Fritz. Last night at the Masquerade, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Rawb and Joshy from Psychostick. Very amicable gentlemen, very welcoming and as soon as I sat down, I realized and was rather grateful that they had obviously not let their success go to their head. They were regular people, just like you and I. Rawb was working on sending out posters and Joshy was burning CDs. Like I said, just regular people.

Interview by: Camillia Harris. I met the R&B singer Ray Lavender at Café Nineteen in Atlantic Station to interview him. As I sat in front of Mr. Ray Lavender. His intriguing eye-catching, million dollar smile, with an innocent cocoa brown complexion, comforting a warm charisma captures my attention, to say the least. From the moment he introduced himself, I knew this interview would come at ease. Although I would have preferred him to sit across from me, he sat beside me and warmly introducing himself “Hello, I’m Ray Lavender”.

By Nikki D. Bosompem. One of the major concerns for people all over the United States is the fragile state of the economy. Every day, for a number of years, jobs have steadily vanished, cutbacks are becoming the norm, and uncertainty rules daily life. Families are suffering and people need help. However, out of all of this misfortune comes those who can think positively, are innovative and don’t give up. They see a way to assist others by taking a negative and turning it into a positive. Featured in this article are two people from Atlanta, who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others regardless of these tough times.

By Dee Corley. Agnostic Front Performs at the Masquerade – Monday, the 17th, Alive Expo at the Georgia World Expo Center – Monday, the 17th, It’s Beer Week at Max Lager’s Wood-fired Grille and Brewery – Monday, the 17th, Music @ Noon at Centennial Olympic Park – Tuesday, the 18th, Fado’s Pub Hosts Local DJ’s for Your Weekend Nights – Friday, the 21th …

By Nikki D. Bosompem. Back in the 80’s, when hip hop was fresh on the scene, the industry was primarily dominated by males.  Female MC’s were few and a novelty.  The only female DJ I can remember who reached a semblance of notoriety was Spinderella from the popular group Salt-N-Pepa. Since then, there has not been much female representation on the turn tables.  The fact that men were always central and present behind the tables did nothing to deter DJ Princess Cut, of College Park, Georgia, from observing, learning, and then “touching the tables” herself in a quest to master the testosterone saturated world of the disc jockey.

By Dee Corley. Bullet for my Valentine Performs at the Tabernacle Tuesday, the 4th The names of music groups never cease to amaze me.  But this is a newer group that stays away from the dark side for the most part.  Their third album, titled Fever, is out and getting great reviews. Get more info [...]

By Dee Corley. Elvis Costello Performs at the Tabernacle, The Atlanta Opera’s the Magic Flute at Cobb Energy Centre, The Short Bus Heroes Tour at The Punchline Comedy Club, The Fado Pub Quiz at None Other Than Fado’s Irish Pub, Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks at Phillips Arena, The Atlanta Opera’s the Magic Flute Student Schedule, Great Big Sea at Variety Playhouse, Martini Friday with Diana at Atlanta Civic Center, The Atlanta Opera’s the Magic Flute at Cobb Energy Centre, Live DJ and Dancing at Fado’s Irish Pub, On Broadway: Marvin Hamlisc at Atlanta Symphony Hall. etc.

Nikki D. Bosompem. Sitting down at Goatfinger Recording Studios in Decatur to talk with lead vocalist Michael Paul, of The Itopia Band proved to be an engaging experience. With a calm, lilting, voice, and deeply introspective demeanor, Mr. Paul introduced me to the elements that make his band unique. From the definition of the band’s name to the concept of “rotating band members,” Michael Paul gave solid and passionate reasons why he feels making music is his calling and that being a musician is more than about the money or living up to an image.

By Dee Corley. Nickelback at Phillips Arena on Wednesday, Traditional Irish Session at Fado’s Irish Pub on Monday, Danny Bhoy at The Punchline Comedy Club on Tuesday, Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks at Phillips Arena on Tuesday, Atlanta Braves Take On The Phillies at Turner Field on Tuesday, Swing Out Sister at Variety Playhouse on Thursday, Designing With Native Plants at Atlanta Botanical Gardens Thursday etc …