ON THE ROAD: John Brodeur - Upcoming Shows

One of my new favorites! John Brodeur has a handful of upcoming shows in PA, NY, VA & TX starting this weekend. Lucky. I'm in GA, and he hasn't scheduled anything out this way yet. *sigh* Well, for those of you more fortunate music lovers, here's the latest show dates. Go, then tell me all about it and make me more anxious for him to do a show in Atlanta or Athens.

February 27
Milkboy Acoustic Cafe - Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
7:00 PM
FREE
w/ Cliff Hills

March 5
Tess' Lark Tavern - Albany, NY 12210
9:00 PM
$5 (must be 21 to get in)
VIDEO RELEASE PARTY, w/Ben Karis-Nix

March 6
Pianos - New York, NY 10002
8:00 PM
$5 (must be 21 to get in)
VIDEO RELEASE PARTY, w/Ben Karis-Nix

March 12
Fontana's - New York, NY 10002
9:00 PM
$10 (must be 21 to get in)
ONLY FULL-BAND ROCK & ROLL SHOW OF THE SPRING!

March 18
Blu - Austin, TX 78701
11:00 PM
FREE (must be 21 to get in)
FULL BAND SHOW

March 20
Cafe Caffeine - Austin, TX 78704
FREE
Solo Gig

March 29
Galaxy Hut - Arlington, VA 22201
9:00 PM
$5 (must be 21 to get in)
w/ Flo Anito

April 24
The Giving Tree Yoga Studio - Astoria, NY 11105
$45
Intimate all-acoustic show. With Leo Blais.

LIST: 10 Songs To Listen To - 02.23.10

Click on song titles to hear samples.

Love 'em like I do? Add them to your music collection.

10 Songs To Listen To (listed in no particular order)

John Brodeur - Make A Change
Sara Haze - Melt Into You
Mass Solo Revolt - Let's Pretend
Jeff Krantz - Roses On The Wall
The Orkids - Rain on Me
Lisa Jaeggi - All Over Now
The Goodfight - If We Were Stronger
The Blue Seeds - Lost and Delirious
Bat For Lashes - What's A Girl To Do?
Adriana Calcanotto - Fico Assim Sem Você
(Note - You can only get this on the UK iTunes Store. Not yet available in US Store.)

MARK IT: Rock it Out! Benefit Concert for Girls' Rock 02/17

Mark your calendars, 'cause a week from today is a show you won't want to miss!

I love heading out to Athens, especially for the music scene. Live shows are even better when the proceeds from the show go towards a great cause, like Athens' very own, Girls' Rock. This an organization that builds confidence and encourages creativity of female youth by empowering them through music during a week of summer camp. How awesome is that? For more about the organization visit: www.girlsrockathens.org.

Rock it Out! Benefit Concert for Girls' Rock

featuring Allison Weiss, The Orkids, Creepy, and Incendiaries
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Doors open a 9 p.m., and the show starts at 9:30 p.m.
40 Watt - 285 W. Washington Street Athens, GA
$5 in advance and $7 day of the show

“All of the proceeds will go towards scholarships for girls who are unable to attend the 2010 summer camp unless they receive financial aid,” said Calley Payne, Girls’ Rock executive director. “The money will fund a girl’s attendance including food, supplies, insurance and instruction.”

So, you not only get to see talented artists performing, but you get to help out a great cause too. And that...ROCKS! See you there!

For event information or to buy tickets, call 706-542-6840, or visit the Web site at http://www.grady.uga.edu/ambassador.