311 Rocked The Tabernacle in Atlanta, July 29th & 30th

311's Nick Hexum at

The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Ga.

 

311, the rock band out of Nebraska who, get their name from the Omaha police code for indecent exposure, performed to a sold-out crowd at The Tabernacle in Atlanta last night. 

Lead singer Nick Hexum and his accompanying rap/reggae partner Doug Martinez are phenomenal live.  The band brought their rock-based antics to the stage and put on a two hour show.  

It was FABULOUS! 

Highlights below:

Garbage and Kristin Kontrol at Tabernacle in Atlanta, July 22

Shirley Manson of Garbage.

 

Garbage released their sixth studio album on June 10.  Strange Little Birds is their first release in four years  and with an album comes a tour. Their Atlanta performance at the Tabernacle was a crowd-pleaser with a perfect mix of old and new hits. Shirley Manson of Garbage.

The quartet will continue their tour as follows: 

July 25 – Richmond, VA @ The National

July 27 – Sayerville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

July 28 – Boston, MA @ House Of Blues

July 30 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore

July 31 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live!

August 1 – New York, NY @ Summerstage

August 3 – Washington, DC @ The Lincoln Theater

Kristin Kontrol - Kristin Welchez, Dee Dee from Dum Dum Girls - was the opening act.  Refocused and newly inspired, Kristin released X-Communicate, produced by Kurt Feldman and Andrew Miller, who played guitar on the first Dum Dum Girls album and joined the band in its last incarnation.

Highlights below:

Relive the Dream: 20th Anniversary Celebration of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games

Five of the "Magnificent Seven" 1996 U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team

Shannon Miller, Jaycie Phelps, Amy Chow, Amanda Borden, Dominique Moceanu

 The Atlanta Games were one of the largest, 197 nations competed (a record at that time). Despite all the troubles that organizers faced these Olympics had some of the best stories ever.

The Games began so joyously with Muhammad Ali, the world's best-known sports figure, igniting the Olympic cauldron.

In track and field, Michael Johnson delivered on his much-anticipated, yet still startling, double in the 200 and 400 meters. Carl Lewis pulled out one last bit of magic to win the long jump for the ninth gold medal of his amazing Olympic career.

The U.S. women's gymnastics squad took the team gold after Kerri Strug hobbled up and completed her final gutsy vault in the Games' most compelling moment. Swimmer Amy Van Dyken became the first American woman to win four golds in a single Games.

On Saturday, July 17, in spite of a rain/lightening delay, Atlanta relived the dream with a star-studded 20th anniversary celebration of the 1996 Summer Olympics at Centennial Olympic Park. The event featured live entertainment, food trucks, fireworks and an Olympic volunteer reunion.

Elevating Atlanta to international status and recognition, the 1996 Summer Olympics united the world in friendship and peace—the festivities Saturday night  celebrated the glories of the Games, reunited the athletic heroes, volunteers, the organizing team and fans at the event’s greatest lasting legacy – 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park.

Highlights below: 

Atlanta: A Peaceful Beacon of Hope for Our Nation

Photography by Bonnie M. Morét

 

Tonight, Atlanta was the Beacon of Hope for our wounded Nation.  Thousands gathered - all races, all ages and all religions stood as ONE - to rally for PEACE, protesting the recent shootings.  Atlanta city councilman Kwanza Hall stated, " Atlanta is setting an example of PEACE FOR ALL. Dr. King would be proud." 

From the Mayor to conflicting gang members ... Atlanta stood as one tonight!  I am so proud of my city!

Highlights below:

In This Moment's 2016 Hell Pop Tour At The Masquerade in Atlanta on July 5

Maria Brink of In This Moment

at The Masquerade in Atlanta, Ga.

 

On Tuesday July 5, Sunflower Dead, Shaman's Harvest, Hellyeah and In This Moment performed to a sold-out Masquerade in Atlanta, Ga.  I was scheduled to photograph In This Moment, but arrived early because I wanted to experience the entire show. I must say, I wasn't familiar with any of the opening bands or their music, but was impressed with their performances.

 

In This Moment, my favorite, is extremely talented. Vocalist Maria Brink has a bold stage persona, powerful vocals and sings about self-empowerment, love and sex. She’s confident and it shows.   These elements make her a dynamic leader who outperforms many onstage today.

 

Do yourself a favor and see an In This Moment performance.  Details at www.inthismomentofficial.com/tour.

 

Performance highlights below:

2016 Last Summer on Earth Tour with Barenaked Ladies, OMD and Howard Jones

Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies
Last Summer on Earth Tour
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park

 

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park played host to the 2016 Last Summer on Earth Tour on June 28. A group of great musicians playing, interacting and having fun with concert-goers who were there with the intention of having fun was memorable indeed. 

 

The music was brilliant, the venue was great and no one seemed bored. It was everything a summer outdoor concert should be. 

 

Howard Jones opened, followed by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) and then Barenaked Ladies took the stage.

 

Highlights below: