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Dead Confederate gives grunge-era feel

September 22, 2008 by WARREN HAMILTON  
Filed under Variety

Even though Dead Confederate’s full-length debut was recorded in the same studio in Austin, TX as the sound effects for the original “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” don’t mistake the piercing vocals of lead singer Hardy Morris for one of Leatherface’s victims. “Wrecking Ball,” which was released Sept.

40 Watt hosts Dead Confederate, other local acts

September 19, 2008 by WARREN HAMILTON  
Filed under Variety

Dead Confederate will rise again to rock the crowd, and front row seats are free.�The local psychedelic-rock group with an attention-grabbing handle will be playing a free show tonight at the 40 Watt before hitting the road to promote the release of its newest LP, “Wrecking Ball.

Determined artist playing at Melting Point

September 12, 2008 by WARREN HAMILTON  
Filed under Variety

Sparks will fly at The Melting Point Saturday night. Well maybe not fly, but she will sing and play guitar. Nashville songstress Tori Sparks was initiated into the music business in 2003 when her debut EP, “Tidewaters,” was picked up by an independent music label.

Believe it or not: Bizarre beers

August 28, 2008 by WARREN HAMILTON  
Filed under Out & About

Step right up ladies and gentlemen and prepare yourself for the strangest and most obscure elixirs in town. Think your beer tastes a little bland? How about adding a little Antarctic water to freshen the brew? Wish wine could resemble bug juice? We have just the thing.

A taste of Athens: turkey a staple at Prince Ave. deli

August 7, 2008 by WARREN HAMILTON  
Filed under Athenscape

Delicious turkey, moist stuffing and fresh cranberry sauce … it’s what makes wearing elastic waistband pants to the dinner table acceptable. If you find yourself craving a delicious slice of homemade Thanksgiving heaven but in a much more manageable portion – but year round, none-the-less – then look no further than “The Gobbler” at Black Forest Bakery and Deli (not to be confused with a similarly-named sandwich available at Loco’s Deli and Pub).