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Hot Tickets, July 13

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Published July 13, 2010 at 11:07 a.m.

Adam Lambert, pictured performing at last year's American Music Awards, hass added a second Atlanta show at the Tabernacle on Sept. 15. He plays Symphony Hall the night before. Photo: Matt Sayles / Associated Press ... ON SALE JULY 16 The Chapin Sisters ... 8:30 p.m. Sept. 3. Red Light Cafe. $12; $10 advance. TM. Kottonmouth Kings, Authority Zero, Big B ... 7 p.m. Sept. 9. Masquerade. $23; $20 advance. TM. Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta ... 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. The Tabernacle. $35. LN. Ghostland

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Everybody Loves the Stardust

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Published July 12, 2010 at 11:49 p.m.

The multi-talented Seu Jorge gained American audience's attention in 2004 with his brilliant Portuguese covers of David Bowie hits for The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou ... These days he's been covering the work of another musical pioneer, composer Roy Ayers ... Above, watch Seu Jorge and Brazilian collective Grooveria perform Ayers' Running Away , and check out his latest release, a cover of Everybody Loves the Sunshine after the jump ... Jorge has formed a Brazilian supergroup of sorts

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Hot Tickets, July 6

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Published July 6, 2010 at 5:08 p.m.

Of Montreal returns to the Variety Playhouse in early November, following the release of a new album, "False Priest," on Sept. 14 ... ON SALE JULY 9 Mutlu ... 8 p.m. Aug. 20. Eddie’s Attic. $15; $12.50 advance. TM. David Ryan Harris ... 8 p.m. Sept. 7. Smith’s Olde Bar – Music Room. $20 advance. TA. Mandorico ... 8 p.m. Sept.18. Smith’s Olde Bar – Music Room. $10 advance. TA. Mike Zito ... 8 p.m. Oct. 12. Smith’s Olde Bar – Music Room. $10 advance. TA. Shawn Phillips ... 8:30 p.m.

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Hot Tickets, June 29

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Published June 29, 2010 at 11:53 a.m.

The Variety Playhouse hosts singer-songwriter Aimee Mann on Sept. 25. Photo courtesy Michael Hausman Artist Management ... ON SALE NOW Batusis (featuring Sylvain Sylvain and Cheetah Chrome) ... 9 p.m. July 31. The EARL. $12; $10 advance. TA. Those Darlins ... 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9; 9 p.m. Sept. 10. The EARL. $10. TA. Aziz Ansari ... Late show added. 7:30 p.m. (sold out) and 10:30 p.m. Sept. 18. The Tabernacle. $29.50. LN ... David Bazan ... 8:30 p.m. Sept. 28. The EARL. $14; $12 advance. TA.

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Hot Tickets, May 25

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Published May 25, 2010 at 10:29 a.m.

Tickets for the Decatur Beach Party are now on sale. Hyosub Shin, AJC ... ON SALE NOW One Eskimo ... 8 p.m. May 26. Smith’s Olde Bar – Music Room. $12; $10 advance. TA Late Night Jazz Jam with William Green & Gary Harris ... 10 p.m. May 29. Loew’s Hotel Atlanta. $20. TA Decatur Beach Party featuring The Reputations and Terry Lee and the G.T.’s ... 5 p.m. June 18. Old Courthouse Square. $10; $6.50 advance. TA Here We Go Magic ... 9:30 p.m. Aug. 6. The EARL. $10. TA ... Muno needs five

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Live music picks, May 21-27

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Published May 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

Josh Rouse. Photo: Jim Herrington ... FRIDAYJosh Rouse Singer-songwriter Josh Rouse returns to the U.S. on the heels of a new album, “El Turista.” This talented roots-pop singer’s worthwhile back catalog has incorporated early ’70s soul, country, folk and the flavor of his adopted homeland, Spain. Check out the gorgeous Vincent Moon-shot videos of Rouse busking in Barcelona. The scenery and the music are both sublime. 8:30 p.m. May 21. $20; $17.50 advance. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid

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Hot Tickets, May 18

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Published May 18, 2010 at 11:59 a.m.

Christina Aguilera will be joined by Leona Lewis at Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood on Aug. 5. Photo: Evan Agostini/Associated Press ... ON SALE MAY 18 The Winter Sounds, Taxicab Racers and Milktooth ... 9 p.m. June 2. Vinyl. $7; $5 advance. TA ON SALE MAY 21 Steel Pulse ... 8:30 p.m. July 1. Variety Playhouse $27.50; $25 advance. TM Sleigh Bells, Po Po and Nerve City ... 9 p.m. July 10. Vinyl. $12. TA Scorpions and Ratt ... 7:30 p.m. July 14. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park.

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David Bromberg & Jorma Kaukonen Jam At Variety Playhouse

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Published May 13, 2010 at 9:22 a.m.

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The Variety Playhouse hosted an evening of iconic blues, folk and Americana Wednesday night as legends David Bromberg and Jorma Kaukonen displayed their vast vocal and guitar skills for a large crowd in Little Five Points. Kaukonen, a member of the Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame, was a founding member of the Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, and has nurtured an acclaimed solo career over the past four decades. Multi-instrumentalist David Bromberg displayed his quirky, humorous songwriting skills,

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Hot tickets, May 11

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Published May 11, 2010 at 12:26 p.m.

Lady Gaga will play Gwinnett Arena on April 18, 2011. That's right, tickets are going on sale this weekend for a concert date that is 11 months in the future. Talk about planning ahead. Photo: Chris Pizzello / Associated Press ... ON SALE MAY 14 Rooney, the Young Veins ... 9 p.m. July 10. The Loft. $15. TA. Joan Armatrading ... 8 p.m. July 22. Variety Playhouse. $40. TM. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals ... 8:30 p.m. July 23. Variety Playhouse. $17.50; $15 advance. TM. Seu Jorge ... 8 p.m. July

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Live music picks, May 7-13

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Published May 6, 2010 at 12:04 p.m.

Perpetual Groove ... TODAYPerpetual Groove The hypnotic sound of this Savannah-born band stretches across the jam-rock spectrum, taking in jazz, reggae, rock, country, blues and just about anything else that gets in its path. Luckily, these guys have enough ideas to sustain their sprawling auditory travels, and their dynamic instrumental workouts. 8:30 p.m. May 7. $22.50-$25; $20-$22.50 advance. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 404-524-7354 ... TODAYVan Morrison There are still very

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