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GREETINGS ATTIC FANS!
Here's what's happening in the music room this coming week:

JAY BRANNAN

	Tuesday, September 7th Show time: 8:00 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm General admission advanced tickets: $15 General admission & meal combo: $30 Table of 4 reserved seats: $75
	Texas born JAY BRANNAN knew from an early age that he didn't really want to fit in with those surrounding him. He pursued a degree in acting from the University of Cincinnati, but soon realized that real life can sometimes be a better teacher than any you'd find at a college. He's lived in California and New York, playing his music and writing songs and even dabbling in some acting along the way. He has released three albums, two of original music and one of cover songs and has played shows in Ireland, the UK, France, Germany, Spain, South Africa, and Australia, among others. The New York Times said, "his tenor voice makes even the saddest lyrics easy on the ear." He has been called "the male Joni Mitchell" by Gen Art Pulse, and The Huffington Post proclaimed "Perhaps if Nick Drake, Janis Ian and Liz Phair all were mixed up in a blender you'd get his sound and songwriting skills." Listen:

MATT HIRES & WAKEY! WAKEY!

	Wednesday, September 8th Show time: 8:00 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm General admission advanced tickets: $10 General admission & meal combo: $25 At the door: $12 Table of 4 reserved seats: $50
	MATT HIRES works as a cabinet store worker by day and a musician by night. His music caught the ears of Atlantic Records A&R executive, Gregg Nadel, and soon he began working with producer Eric Rosse (Sara Bareilles, Tori Amos, David Archuleta), who helped him fine-tune his songwriting. He released his debut EP, "Live From the Hotel Cafe," under F-Stop Music/Atlantic Records, and followed it up with "Take Us To The Start" last year. His songs have appeared on Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. Listen:
	WAKEY! WAKEY! opens the show.

DARDEN SMITH & KEVIN SO (CD RELEASE)

	Thursday, September 9th Show time: 8:00 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm General admission advanced tickets: $15 General admission & meal combo: $30 At the door: $18 Table of 4 reserved seats: $75
	For almost two decades now, talented Austin-based singer/songwriter DARDEN SMITH has turned out one outstanding album after another, and his associated sound evolves with each effort. His most recent, After All This Time: The Best of Darden Smith, is a collection of Dardena's best and most loved songs from his 25 year musical career. Fans of Jeff Buckley and Nick Drake will enjoy his music.
	In over a decade of performing, KEVIN SO has earned the respect of fellow musicians (Keb' Mo', Amos Lee), won over members of press and radio, and has built a loyal fan base across the US. Born in Boston, his strong musicianship caught the attention of a Boston Globe critic who wrote that Kevin was "unusually talented." At the Kerrville Folk Festival, an Austin Chronicle's music writer took notice, writing that So was "the big discovery." He has opened for Joe Cocker, Billy Bragg, and Randy Newman. The day after September 11, Kevin connected with popular bluesman Keb' Mo' and co-wrote "Talk," which Keb' would eventually record. Kevin was recipient of the 2007 NYC Fringe Festival Award (Best Music & Lyrics) for his work-in-progress "Great Wall" - a musical loosely based on his life. A recent Finalist to the 2010 Eddie's Attic Shootout, Kevin will be celebrating the highly-anticipated release of his new live disc "LiFe Solo AKouStic." Listen:

HYPNOTIST FUNDRAISER

	Friday, September 10th Early Show time: 7:00 pm / Doors open: 6:00 pm Late Show time: 9:30 pm / Doors open: 9:00 pm General admission advanced tickets: $20 General admission & meal combo: $35 Table of 4 reserved seats: $100
	Comedian & hypnotist, MARK IRISH, hosts a knee-slapping show full of your favorite Atlantans. Laugh hysterically as you witness local personalities be easily persuaded into Martian dances and more. Panel to include: Ashley Lane McKelvey, One Love Generation artist and mentor; Ashley Hesseltine of Hesseltime.com; Brittany from Q100; Candice Harris of One Love Generation; DJ C@M of FlipFlops; Eddie Owen of Eddie's Attic; Erin from Rock 100.5; Frank Stout from Whynatte Latte; Holly Firfer of CNN; J. Winter, Mayor of Ponce from Creative Loafing; John John Delladonna of A Social Mess & Pool Hall; Kate Thacker of Tucker Berta PR; Nikki Williams of 680 The Fan; Trey Humphreys of Fur Bus, A Social Mess & Pool Hall; Sir Fred Gear, One Love Generation artist and mentor. More to be announced...
	Proceeds from the show will fund OLG's trip to Ecuador to work with social projects and play a positive role of developing community awareness through the arts and active service.
	One Love Generation is a non-profit organization empowering youth to inspire positive social change through art, service and awareness. OLG believes that the arts create awareness and that awareness creates the opportunity for change. The program matches gifted teen artists with professional artist mentors to create studio art projects focusing on specific environmental, socio-economical or philanthropic issues facing our world. Artists and mentees establish relationships with communities throughout the world and work together in developing artistic projects as a way to generate awareness about the issue on a larger scale. Each project illustrates the power of the arts as a tool for encouraging positive social change and gives the participants an opportunity to recognize their own capabilities.

MICHELLE MALONE & CROWFIELD

	Saturday, September 11th Show time: 8:00 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm General admission advanced tickets: $20 General admission & meal combo: $35 At the door: $22 Table of 4 reserved seats: $100
	MICHELLE MALONE is an internationally acclaimed Roots, Rock and Blues singer, songwriter and slide guitar player. An Eddie's Attic favorite, Michelle has won numerous Creative Loafing and Atlanta Magazine Awards including Album of the Year, Best Female Vocalist(4x) and Best Acoustic Guitarist (2x). Her last 2 CD's (Sugar Foot and Debris) were on the Grammy ballot for best Contemporary Blues and Best Americana Album. Michelle's songs have appeared in motion pictures, television shows, and been recorded by Indigo Girls and Antigone Rising. Michelle is currently touring on her 10th CD, Debris, released on her own SBS Records label. Listen:
	CROWFIELD is made up of Indiana natives Tyler Mechem and Joe Giant who formed the band when they relocated to Charleston, SC in 2005. Soon after, they caught the ear of acclaimed producer Rick Beato. Crowfield's premier album "Goodbye, Goodnight, So Long Midwestern" (Ten Star Records) soon followed. The addition of drummer Parker Gins and guitarist, Micah Nichols, and a frenetic touring schedule has led to bigger crowds and more illustrious venues. They have shared the stage with rock bands NeedToBreathe, Cracker, Rusted Root, Vertical Horizon, and Jay Clifford (of Jump Little Children). They have also performed with country acts - Darius Rucker (of Hootie and the Blowfish), Corey Smith and Lee Ann Womack. Listen:

NIGELS WITH ATTITUDE - AN XTC TRIBUTE

	Sunday, September 12th Early time: 7:00 pm / Doors open: 6:00 pm Late time: 9:30 pm / Doors open: 9:00 pm General admission advanced tickets: $10 General admission & meal combo: $25 At the door: $13 Table of 4 reserved seats: $50
	It was Tim Smith's (Sheryl Crow, Jellyfish, The Producers, Thing One Thing Two) desire to pull together a show paying homage to XTC. What better a lost iconic band to pay tribute? Tim Smith called on bandmate Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, Shawn Mullins, Pete Droge), along with fellow Atlantans, Nick Niespodziani, Mark Cobb, Mark Bencuya (all members of Y-O-U and 10 High's Thursday night traffic nightmare, Yacht Rock Revue), and Canadian artist Kevin Spencer (Rymes with Orange, RENT, Daniel Lanois, Mudgirl.) Enough guys to crowd a stage...and properly recreate XTC's music, giving it it's proper due.

SONGWRITER'S OPEN MIC

	Monday, September 13th Show time: 7:30 pm / Doors open: 7:00 pm General admission advanced tickets: $5 General admission & meal combo: $20 Table of 4 reserved seats: $25
	For almost 20 years, every Monday night, we've been hosting a SONGWRITER'S OPEN MIC. On any given Monday, you'll get to hear some touring performing songwriters, some local touring songwriters home from the road, some local songwriters that don't tour, some up and comers working on their chops, some amateurs that will never tour, and sometimes, someone that you can look back and say I heard them when...but be guaranteed, it'll be an entertaining evening! And for $5, probably one of the greatest entertainment values in the land. For more information on playing at our Open Mic, visit the "Artist Info" page of our website.

KURT SCOBIE, CALEB HAWLEY, & LAST TO ARRIVE (CARL DYLAN & JUSTIN LUBBE)

	Tuesday, September 14th Show time: 8:00 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm General admission advanced tickets: $10 General admission & meal combo: $25 At the door: $13 Table of 4 reserved seats: $50
	Every time KURT SCOBIE sits down at the piano, the power of his expressive lyrics and percussive piano style have a magnetic effect on the entire room. The lyrics strike a familiar chord but carry a refreshing tone, and the catchy melodies enable listeners to sing along, even after hearing his songs for the first time. Fans of Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band, Switchfoot, Mat Kearney will like his music.
	CALEB HAWLEY has the "it" factor, and for those of you who have a knack for seeing the brightest spot even on a Dalmatian, then consider yourselves lucky. You've got one night to experience this great singer-songwriter before the world catches on. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree of Jazz Composition, he's won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, New York Songwriter's Circle Contest, and placed second in the Telluride Troubadour Contest, all in a span of two years. His latest album entitled "Steps" showcases Hawley's charm, wit, and undeniable talent, which undoubtedly has the power to persuade YOU to be his next fan. Don't believe us? Come see for yourself.
	LAST TO ARRIVE is an Atlanta duo made up of Carl Dylan and Justin Lubbe. They play a solid mix of acoustic, folk, and pop, which fans of John Mayer, Michael Tolcher, and Ryan Adams will enjoy.

OK PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: SEA WOLF (SOLO ACOUSTIC) WITH SERA CAHOONE & PATRICK PARK

	Wednesday, September 15th Show time: 8:00 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm General admission advanced tickets: $13 General admission & meal combo: $28 At the door: $15 Table of 4 reserved seats: $65
	Taken from Jack London's novel of the same name, SEA WOLF has broken onto the scene with three albums of varying sounds. You can tell the influence of Jack London in the songs as well as the name; their latest album, White Water, White Bloom, is set against the backdrop of nature and seasons, drawing a well worn line between the changing of the seasons and the changing inside us as human beings. The man behind the sound, Alex Brown Church, says about his new album, '"Orion & Dog" was written during the summer, and "Winter's Heir" is about coming out of the long Montreal winter and experiencing a sense of rebirth." Sea Wolf progresses with every album they make, and there is no reason why you should not check them out.
	Denver-born SERA CAHOONE always knew that music was what she wanted to do with her life. She first played drums for a blues band at an open mic night when she was 12 years old. She said later about that night, "It opened my eyes. I thought, 'this is amazing. This is what I want.'" What followed was a life dedicated to her craft. She has released two albums and has played for two other critically acclaimed bands (Band of Horses and Carissa's Weird). She used to play only drums, but in 2005, switched gears to songwriting and singing. The songs she produced were a mix of country and folk, simple and beautiful melodies with a dark underside. Sera is one of those musicians who draws from what she knows and what she has seen and weaves her experiences into her songs. This is a universal songwriter; you will find yourself in some, if not all, of her songs. Take a listen today.
	PATRICK PARK is another one of those musicians who grew up listening to and writing music. With a poet mother and a blues guitarist father, what else could a boy do? He moved to LA in 2000 and began playing songs at local clubs. The local press immediately picked up on him, and he quickly rose in the musical ranks and ended up signing a record deal with Hollywood Records. He's opened for Richard Buckner and Gomez, and toured with Beth Orton, My Morning Jacket, Liz Phair, David Grey, and more. He has released three albums, the latest of which was released this past April. Patrick is here tonight in support of said album, "Come What Will."

KRISTA DETOR & KENNY WHITE

	Thursday, September 16th Show time: 8:00 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm General admission advanced tickets: $12 General admission & meal combo: $27 At the door: $15 Table of 4 reserved seats: $60
	With the release of her 4th album Chocolate Paper Suites, KRISTA DETOR gained fans and positive reviews alike from the first half of her tour to support it. Fish Records said of Krista, "A creative arranger, a deep thinker, and a master of imagery and poetic lyrics ... a beautifully conceived album." And Net Rhythms wrote, "A career high album that, if there's any justice, fully deserves to elevate Detor into the upper echelons of the singer-songwriter hall of fame." Listen:
	KENNY WHITE began his career in music as a producer and writer, establishing himself in the business by making his mark on literally hundreds of television and commercial songs. This led to songwriting, where he collaborated with Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn and Peter Wolf. This partnering and continuing positive feedback led him to release his own album, and subsequently toured, sharing the stage with artists such as Cheryl Wheeler, Shawn Colvin, and Richard Shindell, among others. White's fifth release, Comfort in the Static, is a spot-on coupling of storytelling and piano music, combining to indeed give the listener some comfortable feeling. Fans of Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan and early Randy Newman will be fans of Kenny White. Listen:

THE DAPPLED GRAYS & SHANNON WHITWORTH

	Friday, September 17th Show time: 8:00 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm General admission advanced tickets: $15 General admission & meal combo: $30 At the door: $18 Table of 4 reserved seats: $75
	THE DAPPLED GRAYS is an Atlanta quintet who has been named Atlanta's Best Bluegrass Band by Creative Loafing. They create classic bluegrass sounds with a modern twist, the mandolin, guitar, fiddle, bass and banjo combining to form a sound that got these 5 into Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, and also onto the televisions of thousands of local Atlantans during the 2006 Peachtree Road Race. They've shared the stage with the Del McCoury Band, Mountain Heart, Ronnie Bowman, Larry Cordle, and David Grier, and with the recent addition of fiddler and vocalist Leah Calvert, The Dappled Grays are a band you will not want to miss. Their second album, "Doin' My Job," features songwriting from Jonathan Byrd and Attic favorite Malcolm Holcombe, and was also featured on the Roots Music Report Bluegrass chart for over 40 consecutive weeks. Listen:
	SHANNON WHITWORTH is a North Carolina native with a soulful blend of roots, bluegrass, Americana and country to her music. Her talent as a singer and songwriter enabled her to spend the last 4 years touring the United States with a band she co-founded, The Biscuit Burners. Shannon is touring in support of her newest album, "Water Bound," which was just released on Aug. 17th. Listen:

MINDY SMITH, SEPHIRA, & WARD DAVIS

	Saturday, September 18th Show time: 7:30 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm General admission advanced tickets: $20 General admission & meal combo: $35 At the door: $24 Table of 4 reserved seats: $100
	MINDY SMITH's music falls into a multitude of genres: folk, country, Americana, bluegrass, pop, rock, and even alternative. She gained notoriety in 2003 when she was asked to contribute to a Dolly Parton tribute album with a cover of Dolly's classic "Jolene." Dolly Parton followed by adding backing vocals to a new mix of the song, which was then featured on Mindy's debut album that was released in January 2004, One Moment More. "Come to Jesus" was her second single and biggest hit, receiving airplay on country music, Christian, AAA and adult contemporary radio. The song charted at #32 on Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart. She is currently touring in support of her brand new record "Stupid Love." Listen:
	SEPHIRA are Joyce O’Leary (vocals and violin) and Ruth O’Leary (violin and vocals)- two young classically trained musicians who have forged their own musical niche. Their debut album ‘Believe’ was released to critical acclaim in 2006 and they have since completed two successful Irish tours, have also made television appearances with artists such as Michael Bublé, Westlife, and were flown to Nigeria with Kanye West. Listen:
	Raised in the small town of Monticello, Arkansas, WARD DAVIS began singing at the tender age of seven and hasn't stopped since. After gigging around the Arkansas and Louisiana area, Davis landed his first placement as a songwriter, and later hit the road as the touring keyboardist for Warner Brothers artist, Ray Scott. Davis is a staff writer at Better Angels Music Publishing, and has had his songs covered by Bucky Covington, Sammy Kershaw and others. His debut single, "Don't Open That Door" was produced by Phillip Moore. Listen:

LORI MCKENNA & SHANE HINES

	Sunday, September 19th Show time: 7:30 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm General admission advanced tickets: $17 General admission & meal combo: $32 At the door: $19 Table of 4 reserved seats: $85
	Tonight we welcome critically acclaimed folk songwriter and mother of five, LORI McKENNA, to the Attic. She has just finished a tour with Faith Hill & Tim McGraw, and she has a new CD (her 5th) entitled "Unglamorous." Faith Hill has recorded 4 of Lori's songs, including "Stealing Kisses." Mandy Moore has covered several of her songs as well. Tim McGraw co-produced Lori's most recent CD along with Byron Gallimore (Sugarland), and it has already been named Album of the Year by the Boston Music Awards.
	The next generation is alive and well." Currently recording his fourth studio album, "All the Quiet, All the Chaos", SHANE HINES' time is split between recording, writing and touring. In addition to co-writing with amazing writers like Lori McKenna, Cory Batten, and Jim Lauderdale he is on the road touring with Corey Smith as well as independently. He was recently nominated for 4 Washington Area Music Awards. Listen:

SONGWRITER'S OPEN MIC

	Monday, September 20th Show time: 7:30 pm / Doors open: 7:00 pm General admission advanced tickets: $5 General admission & meal combo: $20 Table of 4 reserved seats: $25
	For almost 20 years, every Monday night, we've been hosting a SONGWRITER'S OPEN MIC. On any given Monday, you'll get to hear some touring performing songwriters, some local touring songwriters home from the road, some local songwriters that don't tour, some up and comers working on their chops, some amateurs that will never tour, and sometimes, someone that you can look back and say I heard them when...but be guaranteed, it'll be an entertaining evening! And for $5, probably one of the greatest entertainment values in the land. For more information on playing at our Open Mic, visit the "Artist Info" page of our website.