This club is among the most famous indie rock venues on the East Coast. The club opened on Halloween 1978, with a band called Strictly American, featuring Curtis Crowe, founder of the club and future member of the band Pylon. Call the number listed or see its website for a schedule of upcoming shows.
In business since 1955, the Five Paces Inn is a bar located in Buckhead's West Village area, on Irby Avenue just west of Roswell Road. A fun dive bar with plenty of seating and entertainment, Five Paces Inn features six flat screen TVs, dart boards, and a foosball table. DJs are featured Friday and Saturday nights, and karaoke and live bands alternate Thursday nights. A very friendly staff adds to the laid-back, enjoyable atmosphere at Atlanta's self-proclaimed "Number 1 Dive Bar."
Almost every aspiring singer/songwriter in the South has heard of Eddie's Attic, where both aspiring and established artists have performed. Well known musicians like John Mayer, The Verve Pipe and the Indigo Girls have played on Eddie's stage. Many musicians have gotten their start at Monday's open mic night. In addition to live music, Eddie's has a bar and serves food including sandwiches, burgers and salads. Visit the website for dates and times of upcoming shows.
Wild Wing Cafe is a neighborhood restaurant serving corn dogs, fried mushrooms, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and ribs. It features an all-you-can-eat wing bar Monday through Friday. Wild Wing has 23 flat-screen televisions and hosts live entertainment and trivia nights.
Dixie Tavern is a Marietta landmark for music, food and bar fun. The tavern is a lively bar with live talent and drink specials. Dixie Tavern is open late every night except Sunday. It is located on Windy Hill Road in Marietta.
The Earl (short for East Atlanta Restaurant and Lounge) is Atlanta's premier post-punk rock venue. As one of the hubs of the local indie music scene, The Earl hosts up-and-coming and established bands nightly. The restaurant menu features an array of burgers, sandwiches, salads and appetizers. The bar serves beer, wine, and cocktails. All live shows are 21 and over, and some charge a cover while others are free: check The Earl's website for updates.
The Dark Horse Tavern offers much more than cold beers. The establishment has a full menu available even at the bar, live music six days a week, free Wi-Fi and TVs all over the bar for entertainment and sports. The company prides itself on being a meeting place and not just a restaurant. It's a great location for the after-work, Saturday night and shopping crowds as well as a dinner spot. Visit its website for more information on the company, the area and the menu.
The Roswell Cultural Arts Center has provided the local community with a venue for performing and visual arts since 1991 when it first opened its doors. Located adjacent to the Roswell Municipal Complex and the Roswell Library, the Cultural Arts Center offers an array of productions and exhibits to residents and visitors throughout the year.
In addition to the 600-seat auditorium, the center also houses the city's archives and research library as well as an exhibit hall and meeting and event space.
For more information, to schedule an event or to view the performance schedule visit the website.
