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Check Out: Those Darlins Q&A on AMG; Playing Black Cat in Washington, D.C. January 31

 
Our sister site Atlanta Music Guide did a quick 'n' quirky interview with Those Darlins back in September when they played The EARL in Atlanta. Here's a sample:

If Those Darlins were a drink, what would be the ingredients?

"Kelley is Vodka, Nikki is Awesome, and I am Awful mix it together and you got yourself an appletini."

Go read more over at AMG, and then buy your tickets for their D.C. show at Black Cat on January 31 at Ticket Alternative.

Win Tickets for Lights, Cage and More at DC9 and Rock and Roll Hotel!

We have some tickets to give away for some great shows in DC! As usual, email us at win@ticketalternative.com with the band name in the subject for your chance to win.

Phenomenal Handclap Band plays Rock and Roll Hotel December 12. Email us at win@ticketalternative.com for your chance to win or buy tickets at Ticket Alternative.

On the same day over at DC9, Lights will be playing. Email us at win@ticketalternative.com for your chance to win or buy tickets at Ticket Alternative.

Cage performs at Rock and Roll Hotel on December 16. Email us at win@ticketalternative.com for your chance to win or buy tickets at Ticket Alternative.

The same night sees Lissy Trullie at DC9. Email us at win@ticketalternative.com for your chance to win or buy tickets at Ticket Alternative.

More Tickets Being Released for Scream @ Black Cat, December 20 Show

The Scream show at Black Cat in Washington D.C. recently sold out, but tomorrow at noon we'll be releasing more tickets for the December show at Ticket Alternative. You'd better buy them fast, because they're sure to go fast!

MOVED: The xx @ The EARL, March 25 to Variety Playhouse

The demand for The xx's Atlanta show at The EARL in March 25 has already been so overwhelming that it's been moved from The EARL to Variety Playhouse. Tickets bought through Ticket Alternative will still be valid for the Variety Playhouse show. But those who didn't buy their tickets already will have to go through the venue or Ticketmaster.

POSTPONED: The Constellations @ The EARL, January 9

The Constellations have postponed their Atlanta show at The EARL on January 9. No word yet on what date the show will be rescheduled, but we'll tell you as soon as we know!

POSTPONED: The Association w/ Rare Earth @ Gateway Event Center, December 12

The Association have postponed their December 12 show at McDonough, Ga.'s Gateway Event Center to March 27. Tickets bought will still be honored for their March 27 show, but can also be refunded.

CANCELED: Jimmy Wayne @ Whiskey Dicks in Columbus, Ohio, December 19

Jimmy Wayne has canceled his show at Columbus, Ohio's Whiskey Dicks on December 19. Refunds can be made at point of purchase.

The venue itself is closing soon, we are sad to report.

CANCELED: Ernie Halter @ Vinyl in Atlanta, Ga., December 10

Ernie Halter has canceled his Atlanta show at Vinyl on December 10. Halter canceled his entire tour due to an accident in the family. Tickets bought through Ticket Alternative are currently being refunded.

Leila's Three Picks of the Week - The Slackers, Nouvelle Vague, The Cribs

Another fabulous trio of videos, freshly picked by yours truly!

The Slackers lovely soulful and sweet version of ska keep the genre hip 'n' cool. And they're off on tour again, stopping at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C. on January 28. Get your tickets now at Ticket Alternative.

Sometimes your punk and new wave classics need a shot of smooth French bossa nova. That's where Nouvelle Vague come in. And lucky for you they're about to tour. They're planning a tour right now so watch this space for tickets!

ça plane pour moi, performed by Jenia Lubitch

Nouvelle Vague | MySpace Music Videos

The Cribs maybe be one of the coolest band in Yorkshire right now (Wakefield to be exact). We obviously like them (check out the review of their latest record, Ignore the Ignorant, over on Atlanta Music Guide), and are pretty happy that they're going to be playing Atlanta's EARL on January 20, with their latest member, a little-known chap called Johnny Marr. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Alternative.

Since they don't seem to like people imbedding videos from the new record, here's an oldie but a goodie from the band's 2005 record, The New Fellas.

What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? We Have Some Ideas!

 
Somehow it's that time of year ready, and we're all wondering how we want to ring in 2010. Luckily we have a slew of fantastic events over here at Ticket Alternative, and whether you are an indie rocker or a posh partier, we have something for you.

Rock and Roll Hotel in DC will have DJs galore, including The Dance Party. DJs Nacey & Starks, Beautiful Swimmers DJs, Garutachi Djs Ca$$idy & Austin, Dmerit (DJs Micah Villian & Outputmessage), DJ Jackie O and DJ Keenan - phew! $30 gets your admission and cash bar, the $50 silver level gets you admission and open bar until 1 a.m., and the $80 gold level gets you admission and open bar for the top shelf goods all night long. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative.

Also in DC, The Black Cat will be ringing in the New Year with Peaches O'Dell and Her Orchestra, who will be playing their mix of swing, rhumbas and classic hits from the 1930s, '40s and '50s for all your cool cats. They will be joined by a host of DJs as well as lounge act Tony Anthony and his Malvivants and Mark Zimin. Tickets are available now at Ticket Alternative.

Over in Birmingham, Ala., hometown heroes The Dexateens will bring their garage rock mayhem to The Nick for a night of southern madness. Tickets are on sale at Ticket Alternative.

Fort Wayne, Ind.'s Thirsty Camel will be throwing their own bash, and tickets are available at Ticket Alternative.

Our hometown of Atlanta never disappoints for New Year's Eve parties, and this year is no exception:

Smith's Olde Bar hosts Athens own incredible indie rockers Modern Skirts, who will be joined by Five Eight for an incredible night of music. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative.

Atlanta's princes of madness The Black Lips will play to a sure-to-be-sold-out crowd at The EARL. Get your tickets soon at Ticket Alternative.

If you're in the mood for some classics from a bit further back, Unzipt cover those memorable tracks from the '80s and early '90s at Andrew's Upstairs. Tickets are on sale at Ticket Alternative.

Tavern 99 will be spinning tracks with DJ Madflip. Tickets are at Ticket Alternative.

And finally, Sanctuary Nightclub and Lounge will be hosting A New Year's Resolution. Your ticket gets you five hours to take in the top shelf open bar, a champagne toast at midnight, hors d'oeuvres and other delicacies, as well as optional luxury couches and private booths. Smooth. And of course there will be music, supplied by DJ Rohit B. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative before December 15, when the price goes up. 

CANCELED: Laura Izibor @ The Loft, December 11

Due to health issues, Laura Izibor has had to cancel her tour through December, which includes her Atlanta date at The Loft on December 11. Tickets bought online or over the phone through Ticket Alternative are currently being refunded. If you purchased a ticket through an outlet please take it back to point of purchase.

Win a Pair of Tickets to See Hatebreed at The Rock in Minnesota!

 
We have a pair of tickets to giveaway for metalcore band Hatebreed, playing at The Rock in Minnesota on December 9. All you have to do is shoot us an email at win@ticketalternative.com (with "Hatebreed" in the subject line) for your chance to win the tickets. Or, of course, if you don't want to leave it to fate, you can buy your tickets at Ticket Alternative. Good luck!