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The Alabama Preacher
2008-06-22 13:38:00 The Alabama preacher said to his congregation, ?Someone in this congregation has spread a rumour that I belong to the Ku Klux Klan. This is a horrible lie and one which a Christian community cannot tolerate. I am embarrassed and do not intend to accept this. Now, I want the party who did this to stand and ...
By: TexasFred's
Pick of the Day 6/7/08
2008-06-07 11:03:00 Both Bottletree and Workplay are closed tonight for private events. I hope whoever is in there payed dearly to take away my two favorite venues on a SATURDAY NIGHT! Seriously, who closes on Saturday night! Let me tell you who doesn't:The Spots @ SpeakeasyAdmission: 8$It Starts: 8PMI have to admit, I like vocals. I often get annoyed at "all instrumental" bands. This is a flaw of mine, I am aware of it, but it does me no good. Local band The Spots do not annoy me. Their constantly shifting, ever grooveful stylings have me sedated beyond caring.
Pick of the Day 6/6/08
2008-06-06 11:03:00 Finally! We have the weeks first honest rock show of the week:Matt Costa / Delta Spirit / The Weather Underground @ WorkplayAdmission: 18$Be There: 8PMMatt Costa is the best of the bunch here, with style that ranges all over the place. He's a good songwriter, so whatever genre he touches he moves. Don't rule out the other two, they both have great grooves and rockitude to offer.
Pick of the Day 6/5/08
2008-06-05 11:03:00 I was really worried that there was gonna be nothing to see tonight. That was until I looked up Bottletree's event calendar. Though none of the local event calendar's had it listed (I'm looking at you Black & White) there is in fact a show tonight, and it's a good one:Rollin' In The Hay / One Eye Mary @ BottletreeAdmission: $10Go Time: 8PMGood ol' fashioned bluegrass mixed with some south-land rolling rock. BTW all proceeds benefit Black Warrior Riverkeeper. Have fun and do good!Honorable Mention: Spells @ The High Note
Hunting thrives in Alabama despite drop elsewhere
2008-06-05 05:52:00 Getting kids off the couch and away from the television or computer screen can be a hard thing these days, and even harder is getting them involved in the outdoors. Many parents across the country try to get their children involved in hunting and fishing so that they can grow up appreciating the outdoors. That`s ...
By: Gun News
the Birmingham Alabama Chapel of Apple @ the Summitt
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Hunting thrives in Alabama despite drop elsewhere
2008-06-04 17:46:00 Getting kids off the couch and away from the television or computer screen can be a hard thing these days, and even harder is getting them involved in the outdoors. Many parents across the country try to get their children involved in hunting and fishing so that they can grow up appreciating the outdoors. That`s ...
By: Gun News
Alabama 3 presales in Cleveland - code posted
2008-06-04 13:10:00 The Alabama 3 presale password is here: During this pre-sale you can buy Alabama 3 tickets BEFORE the public. The free presale password for Alabama 3s concert in Cleveland unlocks tickets for a limited time. This is your chance to grab a pair and see the show like a VIP. Here is the Alabama 3 concert info:Alabama 3House of Blues.Cleveland, OHWednesday, July 2, 2008Doors: 7:30 pm | Show: 8:30 pmPre-Sale Info:Wed, 06/04/08 at 10:00 am to Thu, 06/05/08 at 10:00 pm EDTAlabama 3 fanclub presale code: Click here to see the Alabama 3 presale code. Did you know? You can get FREE Ticketmaster discount codes at our other blog. Take a look and save money the next time you need tickets.This content was originally posted at www.tmpresale.com
Pick of the Day 6/4/08
2008-06-04 11:03:00 I'm back today with another pick for the best of the bar bands:The Big Tasties @ Bailey's PubAdmission: FreeGet Down: 10PMThe Big Tasties have been one of my long time favorites, and they FINALLY put up some music on their myspace page, so now you don't have to take my word for it. And Tasties, if you're reading this, one song is good but the more the merrier!
Pick of the Day 6/3/08
2008-06-03 11:03:00 So last week had two dead days in it, and it's only Tuesday and this week's already racked one up. What's the deal, Birmingham! Tuesday is a great night to go out. I'm not talking about the sloppy crapola that some of the local bars are drowning out your thoughts with. I'm talking good music here. Put it on stage, and we'll come and see it!
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Pick of the Day 5/31/08
2008-05-31 11:03:00 For a Saturday, it's really a rather weak selection. Still, at least there's something to get excited about:Laura Reed & Deep Pocket @ ZydecoAdmission: 6$Get Down: 10PMHot damn it's good to hear a lady belt some soul! She's dropping funk on you too, and you know she can pull it off when she's played with George Clinton.
Pick of the Day 5/30/08
2008-05-30 11:03:00 Happy Friday everyone! C'mon now, you can do it.Matthew Mayfield / Stewart Vann of The Triceratops / The Monarchs @ BottletreeAdmission: 8$It Starts: 8PMMatthew and Stewart used to make music together, and now here they are together alone. Add to that The Monarchs, a grab bag of musicians from many local bands, and you've got the ingredients for a good time.Honorable Mention: Stoney Lonesome @ Metro Bistro Wess Floyd / The Victrolas @ Speakeasy
Pick of the Day 5/29/08
2008-05-29 11:03:00 Whew, thank the lizard there aren't many days like yesterday. Back to the tunes we go:Destroy Everything / Baak Gwai @ The NickAdmission: ?Get There: 10 PMIt's not often I hear a genuine punk band that pushes the limits of that genre into unexpected directions. Most of them are re-hashing a sound whose origins they have no memory of. Destroy Everything are harnessing punk for their own mad designs, and infusing it with multi-shout harmony and southern rock hues.Baak Gwai are a Tuscaloosa band that I've featured in the post a number of times. If you haven't seen them yet, now's as good a time as ever. It's never to late to open your ears!Honorable Mention: ZZ Top @ Verizon Music Center Lost Finale @ Bottletree
Afternoon Update - Shirley Bassey, Alabama, Jimmy McGriff, more
2008-05-28 01:26:00 Dame Shirley Bassey is recovering in a Monaco hospital after emergency surgery for "an emergency operation to relieve stomach complications, after complaining of abdominal pain."Bassey is expected to be better for the Nelson Mandella 90th Birthday celebration next month in Hyde Park London.Randy Owens, ex-lead singer for Alabama, has signed with Nashville's Broken Bow Records and will release his new album, One on One, on November 11. John Rich of Big and Rich produced.In addition, Alabama will be honored with a bronze statue in their hometown of Fort Payne. The unveiling will take place on June 7.Jazz and blues organist Jimmy McGriff passed away Saturday from multiple sclerosis at the age of 72.McGriff was multi-talented, playing bass, saxophone, drums, vibes and piano, but it was when he moved to organ (normally a Hammond B-3) in 1960 that he really made his name. He reached the R&B top ten in 1962 with an instrumental version of I've Got a Woman (peaked at number 20 on ...
Pick of the Day 5/27/08
2008-05-27 11:03:00 Tuesday night's a good time drink away the stress of the upcoming week, so who better to spend it with than:The Booze @ The NickAdmission: ?Get down: 10PMAlcohol may be a downer, but The Booze sure isn't. It's straight upbeat rock with traces of Van Morrison and invasion era melody. Throw that in a tumbler with some Strokes and you've got a potent concoction.Honorable Mention: The Sword / Torche / Stinking Lizaveta @ Bottletree
Pick of the Day 5/26/08
2008-05-26 11:03:00 Ok! So another large gap in postings has occured, despite my assurances otherwise. Fear not! I can guarantee this weeks posts will all be there, 'cause I wrote them already. This works out for everyone. I get more time during the week, you get more notice as to what's coming. I've added an upcoming shows section that will highlight the picks ahead so you can start planning your nights accordingly. Alrighty, onwards and upwards:Flowers Forever / Teen Getaway @ BottletreeAdmission: 9PMZero Hour: 8$If the world was a predictable place, then Flowers Forever would be a whiny hippy band with twelve acoustic guitarists all playing rhythm. Fortunately for us all, the world's a twisted bitch with a trick up her sleeve, and Flowers Forever is crunchy and foul mouthed, with it's muddy boots planted firmly on the ground.Teen Getaway label themselves as "Punk / Rock / Soul" on their myspace profile. Well...they certainly have a punk rock soul, but it's wrapped in an experimental indie fles...
Alabama real estate buyers, the law is NOT on your side
2008-05-23 16:15:00 Alabama is one of the few remaining Caveat Emptor (?Buyer Beware?) states, and recent court decisions have put more emphasis on this fact. If you are buying real estate in Alabama, state courts have said that what you sign for at the closing table is what you get. In one case in Baldwin County (more information ...
Wrap-Up of Pending Alabama Pro-Gun Legislation!
2008-05-23 00:19:00 On Tuesday, May 20, the Alabama State Legislature adjourned its 2008 Regular Session without passing any Right-to-Carry reform measures.
By: Gun News
Pick of the Day 5/21/08
2008-05-21 11:05:00 Tonight's pick comes with a word of caution: get there on time, cause this band is opening for a bunch of duds, and you don't want to get there just to leave in a hurry.Luego @ The NickAdmission: 5$Get Down (I mean it!): 10PMGood thing Luego is worth treading into shark infested waters for. I don't understand how this quirky little gem got on the bill with a bunch of butt-rock. I love the tone of the lead singers voice. It's earnest and unpolished - which is perfect.
Pick of the Day 5/20/08
2008-05-20 19:06:00 This show may not get your sweat broken, but it'll start your toes tappin', and on a Tuesday that may be all you need:Jim White / John P. Strohm @ BottletreeAdmission: 12$Go Time: 9PMI wouldn't call them mellow, but tonight's duo have a certain crusty folkitude to them that mediates their otherwise rambunctious souls. What?
Pick of the Day 5/19/08
2008-05-19 21:28:00 I'm busy as a bee these days, but here's a little info for ya, squeezed into my limited spare time.Ladyhawk / Neva Dinova / The Dirty Lungs @ The NickAdmission: 5$Go Time: 10PMThe real interest here is The Dirty Lungs, another band that proves Birmingham can rock in the old school authentic kind of way, and not just in the new-fangled, focus grouped to death style.
Alabama sheriffs feed inmates on $1.75 a day
2008-05-17 07:09:00 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Back in the day of chain gangs, Alabama passed a law that gave sheriffs $1.75 a day to feed each prisoner in their jails, and the sheriffs got to pocket anything that was left over. More than 80 years later, most Alabama counties still operate under this system, with the same ...
By: TexasFred's
Pick of the Day 5/16/08
2008-05-16 11:03:00 Yay, one of my favorite band is back!The White Oaks @ WorkplayAdmission: 10$Go Time: 9PMThe White Oaks hit the Workplay stage again tonight, and if you haven?t already listened to my fervent discourse on their merits as a band, then you are an unflappable nincompoop.
Alabama foreclosure rates continue to fall
2008-05-15 18:10:00 From the Birmingham Business Journal Alabama foreclosures dropped again last month by nearly 29 percent, while the number of foreclosed properties in the United States hit an all-time high. RealtyTrac, a company that tracks foreclosures nationwide, reported that a total of 642 properties were in some form of foreclosure in Alabama in April, or a rate of ...
Pick of the Day 5/15/08
2008-05-15 11:03:00 Here it is:The Last Vegas @ BottletreeAdmission: 13$Go Time: 9:00 p.m.The Last Vegas isn?t going to change anybody?s life, but it is good al? fashioned rock till you drop music, which more than I can say for anyone else playing in Birmingham tonight. Make sure you het there on time, because these guys are opening.
Notre Dame vs. Alabama on the Gridiron in Atlanta?
2008-05-14 21:40:00 Notre Dame vs. Alabama in Atlanta? Why not? I’m hearing that Alabama coach Nick Saban really wants to get Notre Dame on the Crimson Tide schedule in the future. He played the Irish as the head coach at Michigan State and found the exposure for his program very helpful. And beating the Irish never hurts in recruiting. Here is my proposal: If Alabama can’t talk Notre Dame into a home and home
By: Sport Syndicate
Pick of the Day 5/14/08
2008-05-14 11:03:00 Another day without some heavy hitters is upon us. I guess Bottletree and Workplay are taking some much needed time off. Let's just hope they come back with a bang this weekend. In the meanwhile, here's something to sidetrack you:Mr. Gnome @ The NickAdmission: 5$Get It On: 10PMDISCLAIMER: The other two bands on the bill don't merit much attention, so don't worry if you show up a bit late. Mr. Gnome makes a heck of a lot of noise for a two person outfit, but they do it with style and volume. They're volutyle!
Pick of the Day 5/13/08
2008-05-13 11:03:00 Man, it's been a few days. I'm sorry to keep y'all in the dark, but I think I'm back now for good. I've been writing these posts in the morning, and that is no longer a viable option. I've sorted it out, and it works better for everybody. Starting from....now, the new days posts will be available first thing in the morning, rather then around noon some time. Alright, here we go again:Reed Pittman and the Rest @ The NickAdmission: 5$Get Down: 10 PMC'mon now! I get back from a break, and both Workplay and Bottletree have decided to take the night off. Thank the lizard that The Nick decided to step up and pull in an act that's a little atypical for them. Reed Pittman plays measured and melodic lullaby pop. It's a bit earnest, and occasionally hackneyed, but it makes up for it with moments that make the hair raise on your nape. That isn't to say that he doesn't rock it out once on the while, but it doesn't sound nearly as comfortable as when he's sobbing over dramatic chord...
Tornado Flips Cars in Alabama
2008-05-13 00:00:00 By John Coyle Editor Everyone knows a tornado can fling vehicles cars around like a toddler tossing Matchbox Cars, but actually seeing it happen is still pretty wild. No one was hurt, but something tells me the cars won't be...
By: CarDomain Blog
Better luck next year, Hatequeers, Alabama
2008-05-12 17:17:00 PlanetOut has named Provincetown the number one gay resort town in America, with Key West and Palm Springs serving as runners up: Provincetown named best gay resort in America [Wicked Local] Not to be outdone, the PlanetCloseted website has recommended...
By: Good As You
Pick of the Day 5/8/08
2008-05-08 18:26:00 First of all, let me apologize for the sparse nature of my posts lately. I've got stuff goin' on! Anyway, I'll try to get back on the regular horse soon enough, but for now here's a taste.Langhorne Slim / Amy Lavere @ BottletreeAdmission: 10$What Time: 9PThis show is gonna be a killer! Both these folks make the good the stuff. Fill up your soul now, cause the prices are rising. Get while the getting is good.
Pick of the Day 5/5/08
2008-05-05 17:42:00 Happy Cinco De Mayo!I guess people are drinking too much to host live music today, because all of the major venues took the day off. Fine by me, I get to introduce myself to a new joint:Felix / The Photonicas / Spells / Henry Dunkle @ The High NoteAdmission: 5$Go Time: 8PMAll of these boys are homegrown, except for Felix, and they get the thumbs up anyway. Guaranteed to be better than re-runs of How It's Made. You already know how it's made!
Pick of the Day 5/3/08
2008-05-03 17:45:00 This marks the very first time I have picked Speakeasy for this post, which really is a result of my own ignorance of it's existance. No longer!Arkadelphia / The National Trust @ Speakeasy Admission: ? Be There: ?Local boys Arkadelphia are playing tonight, and they?re one of the better bands from our neck of the woods. These guys know how to rock, and they know how to bring it with the acoustic folkitude. Playin lead and hitting the mic with vox is Lee Bains, who may recognize from some of his solo shows about town.The National Trust are a Tuscaloosa trio with a great songwriting sensibility and pretty kickin? rock chops. Come on down and check it out.
Alabama Celebrates Asthma Awareness Month (Medical News Today)
2008-05-02 14:07:00 In the United States alone, more than 6 million children suffer from asthma, which is the most common serious chronic disease of childhood. In addition, asthma accounts for one-third of all pediatric emergency room visits, and is a leading cause of school absenteeism in Alabama.
By: Male infertility
Pick of the Day 5/1/08
2008-05-01 21:57:00 Happy May!The Strife Rifle / The White Oaks / VASA / The Delicate Cutters @ WorkplayAdmission: 10$Go Time: 8:00 p.m.We certainly have been showered with a bounty of great concerts here in Birmingham lately. Today?s show isn?t as jam packed as last weeks Raindrop Festival, but the bands are some of the best locals to be found, and the charity (The Gopher Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer) is righteous. On top of all that, this is a pretty cheap ticket for Thursday night at Workplay, so it won?t break your wallet either.
Alabama: Right-to-Carry Reform Legislation Passed House!
2008-05-01 03:49:00 House Bill 700, ?Handgun Permit Confidentiality? legislation sponsored by State Representative Jack Page (D-29), passed the State House on Wednesday, April 16 by a vote of 75 to 0 with two State Representatives absent and not voting.
By: Gun News
Alabama Junkyard Jewels
2008-05-01 00:00:00 By Jen Dunnaway Editor I was under the illusion that cars don't rust in the South, so with a few hours to kill before my flight out following the races this weekend, I was more than stoked to go stump...
By: CarDomain Blog
Pick of the Day 4/29/08
2008-04-29 17:56:00 This is great jam. It's groovy, uplifting and rockin'.Little Feat @ WorkplayAdmission:40$Go Time: 8PMI know it's a hefty ticket price, but man, if you're going out tonight this is the place to be. If you can cough up the scratch, you can have yourself a good time.
From Alabama 3 to Jay-Z: an exclusive preview of this year?s full Glastonbu
2008-04-29 00:00:00 This year's Glastonbury lineup arrives amid a degree of controversy. Those who claim the festival has become too mainstream for its own good could point to the preponderance of what one critic dubbed "landfill indie" - Human Rights Watch has already lodged a complaint about the Pigeon Detectives playing twice. ...
By: Mp3 weblog
Video: Al & Al -- does their love fly in AL?
2008-04-28 14:33:00 Back in November of last year, we told you how ABC's "20/20" program was filming a piece in Birmingham, AL, in which they were conducting an experiment to gauge how local citizens react to public displays of same-sex affection. This...
By: Good As You
Pick of the Day 4/27/08
2008-04-27 20:22:00 Bottletree is closed today for some well-deserved rest after hosting the awesome Raindrop Music Festival. Picking up the slack is:The Damnwells with Wess Floyd / The Bridges @ WorkplayAdmission: 12$Go Time: 8PMEnjoy, fizzentleman and fizzadies.
Important Second Amendment Legislation Needs Help in Alabama!
2008-04-26 00:02:00 The Alabama State Legislature has been discussing numerous pro-gun bills in the past weeks. These bills are crucial to protecting the Second Amendment and hunting rights of gun owners and sportsmen in Alabama.
By: Gun News
Pick of the Day 4/25/08
2008-04-25 16:36:00 It's here! It's here! It's finally here! Today is the first day of Bottletree's Raindrop Music Festival. Here is the line up for todays half of the festivities:Raindrop Music Festival Day 1 @ BottletreeAdmission: 20$ day / 35$ weekendGo Time: 6PMFriday, April 256 p.m. - Squirrelhouse7 p.m. - The Triceratops8 p.m. - Arkadelphia9 p.m. - Sworn Enemies10 p.m. - The Broken Letters11 p.m. - Duquette Johnston & the Rebel KingsDon't forget, all proceeds benefit the Hulsey Little River Trust and all ticket-holders receive a souvenir pint glass with unlimited refills from the keg and 1-year membership to the Hulsey Little River Trust. So...much...good...music! Must...contain...drool.
11% Gain in March for Alabama Home Sales!
2008-04-24 13:24:00 The Birmingham Business Journal published the following story that is finally great reporting on what is a pretty strong real estate market. Statewide home sales shot up nearly 11 percent in March, but still lagged nearly 27 percent over the same month last year. The Alabama Center for Real Estate reported that a total of 3,951 homes sold last month, compared to 3,563 in February and 5,405 in March of last year. Year-to-date, 10,489 homes have sold in Alabama, compared to 13,066 in the same three-month period of 2007. In March, the average home price was $154,900, down a fraction of a percent from $155,342 in February and $158,442 in March 2007. The average number of days a home sat on the market in March was 136, up from 124 days in February and 127 last year. The center also reported that in March a total of 42,850 homes were listed for sale, slightly down from 42,984 the previous month and up nearly 10 percent from 39,045 in the same month last year. The current supply of ...
By: 360 Birmingham
Afternoon Update - Edge, Yoko Ono, Alabama, more
2008-04-24 00:10:00 For the second year, the Edge is donating guitars and other items to the Icons of Music auction which benefits Music Rising. The U2 member co-founded the organization that replaces musical equipment lost during Hurricane Katrina.The auction will be held on May 31 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York. Also included are items such as guitars played by Kurt Cobain and Johnny Cash, a trumpet played by Miles Davis and handwritten notes by Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and Janis Joplin. The Edge will host with Aaron Neville performing.It seems that we report on a Yoko Ono lawsuit about once a month. This time, the shoe is on the other foot as Massachusetts based World Wide Video has filed a copyright infringement suit against Ono for nine-hours of footage showing ex-Beatle John Lennon talking about and using drugs along with writing the songs Remember and Mind Games. The footage was shot in 1970 by Ono's ex-husband Anthony Cox.The company tried to show a film made from the footage last yea...
Pick of the Day 4/22/08
2008-04-22 19:28:00 It's been upliftingly beautiful the last few days, the kind of gorgeous that can drag you out of a funk. Let's celebrate our day by filling our night with good music:Tristan Prettyman / Whitley @ WorkplayAdmission: 15$ It Starts: 8PMBoth of these folks play the perfect tunes to hear after a romp in the park. It's upbeat, it's got a little flow and a little funk. Smiles for everyone!
Pick of the Day 4/21/08
2008-04-21 17:59:00 Another movie night is upon us, and what a weird cult classic they've selected for us:Road House @ BottletreeAdmission: FREEGo Time: 8PMTo quote Bottletree's excellent intro:"Road House is one of those films you spend about two hours watching and never really understand what is happening but you're too entertained to care. It is about Dalton (Swayze), the greatest bouncer, who has come to a small road house to instill order. He cleans up the bar's poor crop of bouncers and manages to fall in love with the town doctor. All the while, pissing off the local crime boss. Monster trucks, tons of breasts, kung fu, and a blind guitarist later, you still don't have to think to be amused. All in all, Road House is the perfect movie to do just about anything too because it has everything a good time requires."There you have it. Have at it.
Pick of the Day 4/20/08
2008-04-20 16:43:00 Happy 4-20 everyone!Today's pick was an easy one:Patterson Hood (of Drive-By Truckers) and Elliott McPherson (of The Dexateens) @ WorkplayAdmission: 15$Get There: 8PMPatterson Hood is a regional rock hero, and Elliot Mcpherson is a local rock hero, and I'm a virtual rock hero, and you're a nascent rock hero. We should all get together tonight at Workplay and talk about how much we all kick-ass.Sorry, no videos or posters today. Busy bees need rest.
Charles Johnson: Giant catfish plentiful in North Alabama, if you ? - Annis
2008-04-20 14:04:00 Charles Johnson: Giant catfish plentiful in North Alabama, if you …Anniston Star (subscription), AL -1-3 hours agoHeavy bass-type tackle is where to start when fishing for large catfish. An angler must be prepared to "play" down a big catfish when hooked if he wants to … More: continued here © The Pro Fisher Guy for Pro Bass ... |
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