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The New Theatre in the Square Marietta is Back and Better Than Ever!

by Ange Alex | Dec 8, 2015 | Theater, Written Interview | 0

Three years ago one of my favorite local theaters took their final bow and closed up shop. Ever...

Ho Ho Ho Steve-O? Holiday Laughs with Steve-O at the Improv Atlanta

by Ange Alex | Dec 1, 2015 | Comedy, Written Interview | 0

Steve-O (a.k.a. Stephen Glover) has become a household name over the last two decades. Famous for...

Kurtis Blow and the Hip Hop Nutcracker

by Ange Alex | Nov 20, 2015 | Dance, Written Interview | 0

A holiday mash-up for the entire family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, a contemporary work set to...

Daniel Patrick Smith as Buddy in ELF! The Musical

by Ange Alex | Nov 19, 2015 | Theater, Written Interview | 0

One of the greatest holiday movies of our time is ELF! The story of a very happy and joyful elf...

Sparkle and Fade with Art Alexakis of Everclear

by Ange Alex | Nov 4, 2015 | MUSIC, Written Interview | 0

A cold and dreary Tuesday night in Atlanta brought a nostalgic group of people out to the Loft to...

Puppets, Muppets and Peter Pan!

by Ange Alex | Oct 6, 2015 | Family Fun, Written Interview | 0

The Backstage Beat and The Center for Puppetry Arts have been linked for over 5 years. What can we...

Video Game Orchestra: Interview with Shota Nakama

by Caitlin Malcuit | Sep 24, 2014 | Games, Interviews, Written Interview | 0

TBB has an exclusive interview with Shota Nakama, creator and producer of Video Game Orchestra. We...

Acoustic Showdown at Tin Roof Cantina

by Keri McDaniel | Mar 15, 2013 | Concert Reviews, Written Interview | 0

The music momentum is going strong at the Tin Roof Cantina’s Acoustic Showdown for the 2nd Series...

Southside of the Tracks

by Kelleye Troup | Feb 2, 2013 | MUSIC, Written Interview | 0

Based in Marietta, GA, Southside of the Tracks is a home-grown southern rock band, whose members are rooted in country, rock, and blues, and have accordingly combined those roots to create a modern country-rock sound that has captivated the hearts and souls all of those they’ve played before.

Q and A with America’s Got Talent Season 4 Finalist Drew Stevyns

by Kelleye Troup | Jan 20, 2013 | MUSIC, Written Interview | 0

Drew auditioned for the NBC show ‘America’s Got Talent’ where he was selected and humbled to make it into the Finals. In each song that Stevyns writes he tries to tell his story through the words. His voice is hypnotic in nature and pulls the listeners close in a unique way that allows the audience to feel what he feels.

Connor Christian CD Pre-Release Party!

by Kelleye Troup | Jan 15, 2013 | MUSIC, Written Interview | 0

Named by Billboard Magazine as the “Artist on the Verge” in their Best Bets of 2012 issue, Connor Christian & Southern Gothic have been lighting up crowds all over the US with their infectious blend of country, roots-rock and Americana. The Georgia-based, multi-instrumentalist quintet