Eddie's Attic Tonight
Hey friends, John is playing a few songs at Eddie's Attic open mic night tonight at 9pm sharp! Swing by and cheer him on if you're in the neighborhood!
The Lyrics Project
A little demo for a song called Eleanor that I did for The Lyrics Project. Check out the website and check out the tune. Let me know what you think!
Episode 6 of the podcast with The Sunset District Podcast - Ep. 6 - The Jason Smith Benefit Mix
Episode 5 of the podcast with The Sunset District Podcast - Ep. 5 - Jim Combs (Sensitive Chaos) and Christian Birk (suicidelane) is up!
Episode 4 of the podcast featuring Kim Ware is up!
This week, John talks with Kim Ware from The Good Graces about songwriting, bands, the creative process and cucumber milkshakes....
Episode 3 of the podcast with Kenny Howes is live
Today's podcast features Kenny Howes, Atlanta's own power pop king. We talk guitars, early bands, working in Las Vegas with Pat DiNizio from The Smithereens and the recording of his new record, Tornadoes Here and Past.
TONIGHT! - RAISING MONEY FOR OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH!
I'll be performing tonight at the EARL to raise money for ovarian cancer research. We'll be celebrating the music of Bob Dylan and raising money for a great cause. Music starts at 9pm, but you'll find me there earlier with a burger jammed in my mouth. - John
Pictures from our Kavarna show!
The Sunset District
We had a fun time last Saturday night playing this great coffee shop/venue in Decatur, GA called, Kavarna. We kicked off the night with a mostly acoustic set, and Dutch Angle brought the rock show. Had a nice group of friends out, and it was great to catch up with folks!
Episode 2 of the podcast with Dan Dixon is up!
Just posted the latest installment of our soon to me legendary podcast with Dan Dixon of the band PLS PLS here in Atlanta, GA. Click on over to iTunes, YouTube or fire up your podcast catcher of choice to check it out!
We've got a podcast!
For the last few years I've really enjoyed listening to the ever-growing list of podcasts that are available, and before I moved closer to where I work and started biking in, I would easily spend 45 minutes to an hour in the car each day, digesting as many podcasts as I could handle and I fell in love with the medium. It's a great way to check out some new tunes, hear some great comedy and conversations, or educate yourself on an endless supply of subjects. (A list of my favorites are at the bottom of this post)
It got me thinking.
So, in the last few months I've been looking for ways to combine the things that I love to do in a way that I could share them with other people and help bring some exposure to other artists and creators. The people that know me would probably agree that I can be a bit chatty, mostly ADD and forgetful, but that I love to talk with other folks that share an interest in creating, in growing their knowledge, and in just making each other laugh.
"We should be recording this!"
"I am, and I'm taking some pictures too!"
So, I'm taking the plunge. I've started with some great friends and local folks here in the Atlanta scene that have something to say, something to share, and something to offer in the way of their art, their knowledge and in their humor and warmth.
The first podcast, below, features the local band, Granville Automatic. I play in a few bands with Elizabeth Elkins, and Vanessa Olivarez is incredibly funny and she has this amazing voice that just stops me dead in my tracks every time I hear her sing. They write great songs, play over 200 shows a year, put thousands of miles on their car, and generally work their butts off.
In future podcasts you'll be hearing from Dan Dixon, Kenny Howes, Kim Ware and so many others, so subscribe where you can and check back each week for something new to listen to, some pictures to look at and hopefully you'll have a laugh and learn something too. I know I already have, and that's why this is already a success even if nobody listens.
John
The Sunset District Podcast
500 Songs for Kids!
As always the 500 Songs for Kids show was a blast. This year we played at the EARL, and got to pick our own tune, so we rocked "Cut Your Hair" by Pavement. Not even 3 minutes of indie-rock that went by so fast it felt like 30 seconds! Thanks again to Josh for all the amazing work he does with children, and thanks for letting us rock the party.
The Sunset District at Kavarna on May 18th!
We rock the EARL at 11pm tonight!
Doing it for the kids tonight at the EARL for the 500 songs for kids showcase. Won't you help us raise some money for the kids?
Doing it for the kids this Saturday night!
Please help the 500 Songs for Kids organization raise money to help enrich the lives of children suffering from illness or hardship. This is absolutely one of the most important things I'm a part of every year, and I'd really appreciate your support! We play at the EARL this Saturday night at 11pm
Dontate: http://www.songsforkidsfoundation.org/thesunsetdistrict/
Show info: http://www.facebook.com/events/134570126728202/
The Sunset District - Oh, Eureka! (demo
Here's a demo for a new tune called, Oh, Eureka!
John and Jules play the We Are the 9 Showcase in Atlanta
John and Jules will be performing at Smith's Olde Bar in the Atlanta Room for the We are the 9 showcase.
Founded in 2008 by singer/songwriter Justin Trawick, "The 9 Songwriter Series" is a touring live music event based in Washington, DC. The show was created with the idea of nine artists getting together and combining their talents in order to play in nicer clubs and to larger amounts of people. Each installment features nine solo singer/songwriters performing in rotation and often sitting in with each other, providing audiences with a rich, intimate, varied listening experience. Where else can you hear almost 30 songs from nine different artists for only $10? To date, over 100 different artists have participated in "The 9", at shows in DC, Arlington, Bethesda, Baltimore, Annapolis, Philadelphia, New York, Richmond, Charlottesville, Charlotte, Los Angels and San Francisco. Follow and Like "The 9" at www.facebook.com/wearethe9 and www.twitter.com/wearethe9 " or go to www.wearethe9.com.
Photos from the EARL
Hey friends! We had a great time playing the EARL last Thursday with Kenny Howes and Pink Pompeii! Here's a few shots from the show. Our next show in on May 4th at the EARL. We love that place!
Rock show tonight at the EARL!
9pm • The Sunset District
10pm • Pink Pompeii
11pm • Kenny Howes & the WOW with The Funderbone Four
10pm • Pink Pompeii
11pm • Kenny Howes & the WOW with The Funderbone Four
Tickets: $5, http://www.badearl.com/
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Full Details: http://www.reverbnation.com/show/9844896
Who are these people, anyway?!?
Kenny Howes & the WOW with The Funderbone Four (a trombone quartet!)
http://www.reverbnation.com/kennyhowes
Pink Pompeii
http://www.reverbnation.com/pinkpompeiimusic
The Sunset District
http://www.reverbnation.com/thesunsetdistrict
Upcoming EARL Show Featured in Scoutmob Mobile
Our upcoming show at the EARL with Kenny Howes is featured in the Scoutmob mobile app! Download the app and check it out for a sweet little discount to the show. It's like getting a free PBR tall boy.
We're playing The EARL in 1 week! Yowza!
One week from tonight we’ll be rocking the EARL with Kenny Howes and Pink Pompeii! Going to be a great time! Check the link below for all the details!