Dark Horse Tavern

The Dark Horse Tavern is a really cute place located in Virginia Highlands. They have a party called Metalsome Incorporated every Monday, Friday and Saturday nights. I am not a fan of metal music so I was not particually excited to be dragged there last Saturday night. It was basicully karaoke with only metal music. However, I had a blast watching my friends make fools of themselves. I would have graced the stage but I know no meal songs. The scene of the tavern was fun and casual. The crowd was mostly college aged people and some young adults. My only complaint is that it was a bit crowded and the tables were placed randomly in the middle of the room. The food was really good. GO THERE! You will like it.

Coraline.

I saw Coraline tonight. It was amazing. Storyline. Amimation. Amazing. It was dark with the perfect amount of whimsical. It had ghosts, mouse circuses and a huge chested lady. Henry Selick has done it again. If you liked Nightmare Before Christmas, Persepolis, Repo or any other graphic novel-esque film, go see Coraline. I just finished a book by the same author as Coraline called The GraveYard Book. It was the coolest book ever! It was about a boy who was raised in a graveyard by ghosts. (RANDOM).

They give you awesome 3D glasses too.

We look cool.

And we know it.

Badfish Part Deux

I know I have already written about a Badfish expierence, but Badfish totally rolled through Atlanta again on Saturday and me and my trusty friend saw them AGAIN. We were an hour late to the show due to a prior partay obligation but all that was missed was the opening bands. Recapping the concert and describing the scene would be repetive since it was the same as last time, so I will give you some highlights(and lowlights) of the latter attendence of the concert.

-The girl behind me must have thought my body was some type of stripper pole.(lowlight)

-We missed the opening band.(highlight)

-My dress blew up while we were waiting to enter the venue, exposing my green knickers. (lowlight for me.)

(highlight for all the drunk 16 year old onlookers)

-A boy in front of me during the show cut his head while moshing, I believe some of his blood got on me. (lowlight) I now feel I must get tested for some STD.

-The man standing beside me smelled of strawberry jelly. (highlight)

-A random boys lips touched my arm when he was trying to read what was written there. (highlight, he was cute)

-Someone put a joint out on my shoulder, I have the glory burn to prove it. (inbetween-light)

-Crowd surfing really scares me and makes me uncomfortable. (random fact)

-People moshing to the sounds of Sublime is silly.(random thought in the random fact's shadow)

-The Majestic was annoying crowded when we went there after the show. That place is always crowded even at 2 in the morning. I even went there once at 4:30 in the morning and it was crowded. (lowlight)

Overall the show was just as incredible as the first time.

Drunken Unicorn

I love seeing shows at the Drunken Unicorn because the people I meet there are great. Thursday I saw a show that featured Lyricism Lives II, Snub Zero, Big RecJawz Of Life, Shred The Verbal Tongue, G.R.E.A.T Scott. KP and Flow. Great show. I forgot how much punk music can feed the soul. It had been awhile since I listened to some bare, dirty punk and it refreashed me. Anyway back to great people. I was standing near the bar talking to my people and a man came up to me and asked me if I danced at the Clairmont Lounge. I was flattered. I was taken to the Clairmont Lounge for my 18'th birthday and was suprised at how attractive and seemingly classy their dancers were. Sadly, I had to tell the man no, since in fact I do not dance at the Clairmont Lounge(or anywhere to be clear). He would not take no for an answer. He insisted he saw me there the previous night and the one before. After inisting for another 5 minutes he told me he was welsh, he wanted a pet but he didn't like responsibilty and that he went through a faze in highschool where he wished he was his dad. After this I told him he should get another drink, he hugged me and said thank you and walked away. Now do not be fooled this man was not the only interesting person I spoke with that night. I talked with a man who was a under-water photographer, and another man who is a triplet and wishes he had autism and then to a man who offered to show me his old vintage radio, which he kept in his car( I think he may have been trying to get me to go to his car with him so he could kidnap me, but oh well, he was interesting). I hope that my descriptions of drunks, triplets and possible abductors does not disuade you from checking out Drunken Unicorn, it really is a safe place. They also have really tasty food. Go there, and ask for the guy who wants autism, he will show you a good time!

Relapse Theater

My latest love seems to be comedy shows. Of the comedy clubs I have visited around Atlanta the Relapse Theatre has become my favorite. Located in the basement of a church, the grungy atmosphere makes it a fun place to hang out. They have two stages. One downstairs and one upstairs. The lower stage is my favorite because small candle-lit tables surround a small stage. The walls are pained with crazy evolution images. They also supply crayons and paper which is just fun. The upstairs stage is a small room filled with uncomfortable plastic chairs ( I prefer the downstairs stage if you can tell.) The improv show 2 Girls 3 Eyes (which is every Friday at 9:30) is easily my favorite show at The Relapse. The troupe of about 7 actors and actresses act out skits based on audience suggestions. Also the Insomniac Improv Show (every Saturday at 11:30) was quite entertaining as well. I would not recommend taking children to shows at the Relapse because there is smoking allowed in the building and the shows are BYOB. Also, the shows can get pretty vulgar. The staff is always very welcoming and fun to talk too. A good time will be had by all if attend the Relapse Theatre.

Relapse Theatre

380 14th Street N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318

Top Five

My top five favorite places to go and see shows(and my favorite show viewed at this location.)

The Variety Playhouse- Very close tie between Badfish and Amanda Palmer.
The Tabernacle- The Cranberries.
The Red Light Cafe- Adam Lee (one of my best friends, check him out!)
Eddie's Attic- Open mic nights are most excellant.
40 Watt Club(Athens, GA)- Kimya Dawson.

Reggae Band Night at Apache Cafe

The friendly greeting staff at the entrance of the Apache Cafe assured me that a good time would be had by all. Small, cozy candle lit tables held smiling couples, while the middle of the dimly lit room was empty for standing room. In the back corners big comfy chairs held mellow people sipping on their drinks of choice. A small well lit stage held the first band which was playing souful, vocal-less reggae. Four bands graced the stage that night: Wade in the Rhythm,Jah Seeds,Royal Rat, and State of Unrest. My personal favorite was Wade in the Rhythm, but I am bias because that is who I went to the event to support. If you dig the soulful guitar riffs and the ska undertones that reggae music bring, or are just interested in a great show I would definatly recommend this event. Most shows at the Apache are 18 and over, due to the fact that there is smokng allowed inside and a full bar. Visit www.apachecafe.com for the date of the next reggae night!