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Ticket Alternative is hiring!

Ticket Alternative currently has an open position for a full-time Customer Service Representative in our customer contact center.

• Responsibilities
  • Answer incoming calls, sell tickets and provide help, suggestions, recommendations and advice to customers.
  • Make outbound calls informing customers of event changes or cancelations.
  • Provide web site assistance to users.
  • Answer event questions and provide customers with the best customer service in the business.
  • Additional daily duties include printing, fulfilling and mailing of tickets and other tasks related to customer service.

Fantastic career progression and development opportunities are available. Previous call center experience is beneficial, but full training will be given. An excellent telephone manner, a genuine interest in customer service and basic computer skills are essential.

The full-time position requires a high level of accuracy, exemplary customer service and premium phone skills.

• Compensation Includes
  • Paid Vacation
  • Health Care Plan.
  • 401K Plan.

For more information, or to submit a resume please call 404-897-2375.

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Ticket Alternative currently has an open position for a full-time Ticket Printing Customer Service Representative. You'll be working for TA Ticket Printing as part of a team preparing proofs and printing custom tickets for events all over the country. In addition you'll assist with customers purchasing event wristbands online.

• Responsibilities
  • Answer incoming calls, provide help, suggestions, recommendations and advice to customers.
  • Make outbound calls to customers regarding their orders.
  • Provide web site assistance to users.
  • Answer questions about ticket printing and events wristbands to provide customers with the best customer service in the business.
  • Additional daily duties include packing orders, preparing shipments and quality control.

Fantastic career progression and development opportunities are available. Previous customer service experience is beneficial, but full training will be given. An excellent telephone manner, a genuine interest in customer service and intermediate computer skills are essential.

The full-time position requires a high level of accuracy, exemplary customer service and premium phone skills.

• Compensation Includes
  • Paid Vacation
  • Health Care Plan.
  • 401K Plan.

For more information, or to submit a resume please call 404-897-2375.

Check Out: A Sunny Day In Glasgow's Live Concert Video from Pitchfork; Playing DC9, March 29

The lovely, teensy-bit-twee A Sunny Day In Glasgow (note: not actually from Glasgow; their home is in Philadelphia) have got that '90s college rock sound going on, but never fear, it's not too nostalgic. This is a band that is still moving forward. Check out a special presentation from Pitchfork, above, to see and hear for yourself.

You can see the band in person on their upcoming tour, which stops at DC9 in Washington, D.C. on March 28. Tickets are now on sale at Ticket Alternative.

We The Kings to Play Make-Up Show for December 18 Acoustic Christmas Show in Kingsport, TN

For those who got stuck in the bad weather for the Acoustic Christmas show presented by Electric 94.9/Z-Rock 99.3 in Kingsport, Tenn., we have some good news for you. From the show's promoters:

Acoustic Christmas/We The Kings Makeup Show Details

If you purchased or won tickets to the Electric 94.9/Z-Rock 99.3 Acoustic Christmas show on December 18, 2009 you are invited to a special We The Kings all acoustic make up show.

There are no tickets for sale or to win for this show, only those who purchased tickets or won tickets originally are permitted to attend.

Thursday January 14, 2010
MeadowView Convention Center - Kingsport
Doors Open: 6:45 - Show Starts: 7:30pm

•You may attend this show whether or not you attended Acoustic Christmas on December 18.
•If you chose the will-call option when you purchased your tickets you may still pick those up at will-call if you have not yet done so.
•If you have lost your original ticket you may bring a valid ID bearing the name of the purchaser/winner to will-call to enter the show.
•If you have transferred or purchased a ticket from a friend or other person without purchasing through TicketAlternative we will have no way of verifying you are a ticket holder if you have lost your ticket. The original purchaser/winner must appear at the will-call window with valid ID.

•This show will not be made up if weather or other circumstances occur whether or not the show is held.

More details can be found here: http://www.electric949.com/

Check Out: Polysics Video for "Young OH! OH!" - Playing Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C., February 16

Polysics - Young OH! OH!

POLYSICS | MySpace Music Videos

This fantastic Japanese band has managed to combine two of my favorite things - crazy garage rock and food! OK, so the whole video isn't full of food, but it's entertaining enough to be an instant fave over here.

Polysics are playing Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C. on February 16. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Alternative.

Black Lips Playing Black Cat in Washington, D.C. March 19, Tickets on Sale January 15.

We Have Signal: The Black Lips from We Have Signal on Vimeo.

Atlanta's nutty Black Lips are about to go on a looooong tour, and they'll be stopping by Black Cat in Washington, D.C. on March 19. Check out the very special episode of "We Have Signal" from Alabama Public Television above, which follows the band through a mad-as-usual show and gets them talking about their experiences in India. Get your tickets at Ticket Alternative when they go on sale January 15 at noon.

Ticket Alternative Selling Tickets for the Eddie & Agnes Concert Series in Decatur, GA

Ticket Alternative will be selling tickets for the Eddie & Agnes concert series, taking place at Presser Hall on the Agnes Scott campus in Decatur, Ga.. The first show will be George Winston on February 23. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Alternative.

Famed Decatur venue Eddie's Attic (the starting point and nurturing family for Sugarland, John Mayer, Shawn Mullins and more) have teamed up with Agnes Scott College to put on a series of concerts at their lovely Presser Hall. And at a capacity of 800, it's sure to bring in some exciting names. Stay tuned here for more concert announcements!

Passes for 30A Songwriters Festival are SOLD OUT Online! Indigo Girls Tickets Still Available

The weekend passes Ticket Alternative were selling for the 30A Songwriters Festival in Florida, January 15-17 are completely sold out! But you can still buy tickets for the Indigo Girls show on January 17 here (tickets are will call only). You can also try your luck at buying the tickets for the festival at 109 Central Square in downtown Seaside at the times listed here, while they last.

Leila's Three Picks of the Week - Fyfe Dangerfield, The Fiery Furnaces, Sondre Lerche

It's the first Three Picks of the Week ... of the year. Hurrah! And to celebrate, here's a delightful trio of videos to put you in a chipper mood, ready to take on 2010.

The Guillemots are already a name that brightens my mood, and now Fyfe Dangerfield (another amazing name) is embarking on a solo career. This beautiful bit of orchestral pop sweeps and swoons with a shining light just like the best of British pop music does. And from the sound of the other songs from the album, the whole thing is going to put an entire country in a better mood. Could this floppy-haired young man be the next Robbie Williams for the Brits?

With an odd mix of bebop jazz and hip psychedlic indie rock. The Fiery Furnaces melt away the icy moods of any listener. They're also playing Little Rock's Revolution Music Room January 26. Tickets are on sale at Ticket Alternative.

Sondre Lerche isn't only a Norwegain dreamboat, but he also lights up a room with his nuggets of indie pop sunshine. He'll be touring the U.S. in the next few months, stopping at The EARL in Atlanta on February 11 and Rock and Roll Hotel in D.C. on March 5. Tickets for both shows are on sale at Ticket Alternative.

Check Out: Tortoise's Video for "Prepare Your Coffin," Playing The EARL in Atlanta and Black Cat in D.C. This February

Tortoise - Prepare Your Coffin from Thrill Jockey Records on Vimeo.

Seminal post-rock band Tortoise is about to go on tour, and we thought to get you in the mood for their shows we'd post a video for "Prepare Your Coffin," from their last album, Beacons of Ancestorship, released June last year. They'll be stopping at The EARL on February 14 (tickets) and Black Cat February 16 (tickets).

International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Announce Quarterfinals and Semifinals

The ICCA (International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella) finals are fast approaching! Quarterfinals and semifinals will be taking place all over the country, so get your tickets now to support your school, alma mater, or just favorite group. With all the attention on "Glee," this year's shows are sure to have packed crowds!

I'm a bit partial to some Queen myself, so we've put the video from The SoCal VoCals, from the University of Southern California, performing "Somebody To Love" at the Western Semifinals in 2008 to get you in the mood before buying your tickets at Ticket Alternative.

ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal at Rutgers University in Brunswick, NJ TICKETS

ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY TICKETS

ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Penn.TICKETS

ICCA Mid-Atlantic Semifinal at Rutgers University in New Brunswick NJ TICKETS

ICCA Northeast Quarterfinal at Brown University in Providence, RI TICKETS

ICCA Northeast Semifinal at MIT in Cambridge, Mass. TICKETS

ICCA South Quarterfinal at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. TICKETS

ICCA Midwest Quarterfinal at Northwestern in Evanston, Ill. TICKETS

ICCA West Quarterfinal at University of California, Berkeley TICKETS

The Clientele Coming to Black Cat in D.C. and The EARL in Atlanta

England's pastoral, indie folk band The Clientele are coming to Black Cat in Washington, D.C. February 23 (tickets) and The EARL in Atlanta on February 25 (tickets). While we don't have an official video for The Clientele's latest record Bonfires on the Heath, we do have a video of the song and lovely album cover of the title track for you to enjoy (above). There's also a great track, "Harvest Time," previewed on Stereogum. While you're having a listen to the hazy, folky tracks, check out the interview with the Clientele's Alasdair MacLean over on Pitchfork.

Just Announced: Snoop Bowl VIII @ Nathaniel "Traz" Powell Stadium in Miami, FL, February 6

Snoop Dogg has announced his eight annual Snopp Bowl, a youth football league game for charity, organized by the famed rapper himself. The event, taking place in Miami, Fla., will feature the Snoop Dogg All Stars battling against one of Miami's own local youth football teams, coached by Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter and superstar wide receiver Terrell Owens.

The starstudded event raises thousands of dollars for charity every year, and always promises to be a fun time. Buy your tickets now at Ticket Alternative.

Tommy Cash to Play Tribute to Brother Johnny Cash at Twin City Opera House in Ohio, March 27

Johnny Cash's brother Tommy is coming to Twin City Opera House in McConnelsville, Ohio on March 27 for a tribute to his famed older brother. Tommy is a musician in his own right, having played with Hank Williams Jr. and released hits like "Six White Horses," and this will surely be a treat for all country music fans. Get your tickets now at Ticket Alternative.

Dates Announced for 19th Annual Microfest at Stoudt's Beer Garden in Adamstown, PA

We've had a great start to the new year over here at Ticket Alternative - loads of great events coming up in 2010! One of them, a favorite of ours, is Stoudt's beer festival, which occurs over several dates throughout the year. The 19th Annual Microfest in Adamstown, Penn. will take place June 12, July 24, August 28, October 15 and October 16. Tickets include a tasting glass, four hours of beer sampling, live entertainment, buffet, shuttle service and more! Get your tickets now at Ticket Alternative.

Happy New Year!

We'd like to wish all our customers and clients a very Happy New Year.

We look forward to an exciting 2010 and already have some big new clients on board who's tickets will go on sale very soon.

All the best,

Iain & Jamie