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It’s been nearly two years since Prince’s death, but his timeless music has been playing nonstop ever since, thanks to The Revolution his most famous band.
The Revolution came to Atlanta Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 and tore the roof down at the Tabernacle.
The whole gang, including Dr. Fink, Bobby Z, Wendy and Lisa, played hit after hit. Mint Condition frontman Stokely even moonlighted as lead singer on a few of the songs, including “Kiss,” “Party Up” and “1999.”
On acoustic guitar Wendy Melvoin did a stirring rendition of “Sometimes It Snows In April,” her voicing shaking from grief throughout the performance.
Prince’s old band The Revolution DESTROYED Atlanta last night. Doves cried! #concert pic.twitter.com/al7Unb5Qk4
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) February 25, 2018
Talking to Fox 5 Atlanta, bassplayer Brown Mark says he knew the music they were producing in the 1980s was good, but did he think it was special?
“No, I didn’t know it was something special. Because from the day I joined Prince’s band, recording was an everyday thing,” he told the TV station. “I mean, they had the full-blown studio in the rehearsal facility, and anytime we would get on a hot groove…[Prince ] would say, ‘Roll the tape,’ you know? So, constantly recording everything that we did.”
Alot of people don’t know it, but Prince first rose to prominence with a band called The Rebels, made up of several of the Revolution members. It featured Matt Fink and Gayle Chapman (keyboards), Bobby Z (drums), André Cymone (bass) and Dez Dickerson (guitar).
In the book The Rise of Prince: 1958-1988, Alex Hahn says the Rebels project took center stage right after Prince’s sophomore album was recorded, “The next task was to improve the strength and cohesiveness of Prince’s live band so that Warners would authorize a tour in support of the second album.”
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Sweetwater Brewery, the most famous beer company in Atlanta, has finally turned legal. To celebrate, the establishment is throwing quite the hoe-down.
The 21+ affair takes place Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets go for $29 and you better act fast.
Celebrate 21 Years of Heady Beers with:
- A Full day of music featuring Dirty Heads, Twiddle, and People’s Blues of Richmond.
- A fat stash of draft options from our cellar and specialty beers throughout the building! We’ll also be pulling out all the stops with the draft list in the Woodlands.
- Our 21st Anniversary Ale, an Oud Bruin and our 21 Anni custom glass will be available for purchase.
- A bevy of food trucks featuring tasty options.
- This is a rain or shine event, with our big outdoor stage. Please plan accordingly.
- Shuttles running from the SIP Coffee at the Lindbergh Marta station to the Brewery. Parking is VERY limited onsite, so MARTA, UBER, cabs, etc. will be your best bet!
- Doors open at 11:00am, and we’ll be shutting this shindig down at 10:00pm
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East Lake’s best new restaurant, Mary Hoopa’s House of Fried Chicken & Oysters, has launched a brunch menu as of Sunday, May 26. Heavily influenced by the Southern cuisine found in Southern Louisiana, Mary Hoopa will bring to the ATL such Cajun delights as classic Beignets, a variety of oysters,“Nashville” Hot Fried Oysters with b&b pickles and white bread.
Other faves you’ll want to try include th ePork Belly Hash with potato, calabrese chile and collard greens and Buttermilk Pancakes with bacon jam and topped with a fried egg.
Now Serving In East Atlanta: Mary Hoopa’s Brunch Menu
In the mood for a drink? You’ll love the boozy punch offered along with traditional Bloody Marys and Mimosas.
Mary Hoopa’s House of Fried Chicken & Oysters is the latest concept from Chef Robert Phalen, who helmed the kitchen at Atlanta’s One Eared Stag. The eatery’s namesake, Mary Hoopa, was the beloved family friend and caretaker of Phalen’s mother-in-law and known for her yard-to-table recipes.
Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 until 3:00 p.m. Mary Hoopa’s is located at 2371 Hosea L. Williams Dr. Building 1, Atlanta, GA, 30317
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The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta are celebrating 106 years of changing the lives of young women by throwing their Founders Weekend brunch soiree in Atlanta.
The Deltas’ Founders Weekend Brunch will take place Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Suite Lounge on Lucky Street in downtown Atlanta.
The Deltas were founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 collegiate women at Howard University in Washington D.C.
SATURDAY 1/12 @SuiteLoungeATL
10a – 5p | 375 Luckie St. Atlanta, GA
Reservations » www.getbrunchatl.com
or Call 404-577-2500
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Atlanta’s westside is getting a new Henri’s Bakery & Cafe and that means fresh cakes, muffins and pastries for all.
The eatery, which opened Tuesday, Dec 5 2017, is located at 2310 Coronet Way.
This will be the third Henri’s in metro Atlanta, after locations in Buckhead and Sandy Springs.
To introduce itself to the neighborhood, the new 5,000-square-foot structure will host a holiday party on Saturday, December 9.
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You never know how compatible two independent notions are until they clash together and make something unique and beautiful. The annual Pancakes & Booze art show is similar.
The event, which is July 13, 2018, features more than 100 local artists, entertainment and live music.
Atlanta’s art scene is thriving right now thanks to the city’s commitment to becoming a visually pleasing mecca that supports and props up its most creative residents.
The event will be held at the Georgia Freight Depot, one of the best party venues in Atlanta.
The art show’s organizers say this rolling event has taken cities across the United States by storm — and that’s a good thing.
“Since 2009 we’ve been filling the best venues in over 30 cities around the world with your favorite local artists, photographers, bands, and DJ’s,” it says on the event’s promo.
“We focus on keeping the work on display local and original to help artists of all types sell their work while they’re still alive (why does it take dying to gain recognition?). Each show usually features between 50-150 local artisans, a unique lineup of live musicians and/or DJs, live painting, body painting, along with other forms of entertainment. Oh, and of course PANCAKES! “