Two days from now, Dragon*Con hits Atlanta with all its glory! This four day festival has become quite the pop-culture “thing to do”. Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe! The Backstage Beat was offered press/media passes and […]
This was my first Billy Idol concert. I have been a huge fan since the Generation X days, but timing was never on my side to see him live. I had built up this moment to something that surely could not and would not disappoint! And HE didn’t! After the intermission, the stage went dark. […]
Review and Pictures by our newest contributor and photographer : Leisa Foretich Leisa says “I am not a writer, I am a fan :) ” Joan Jett did not fail to please her fans last night at Chastain Amphitheater as the opening act for Billy Idol. I missed the first song setting up for camera […]
I’m Amanda Wilson, age 34 (yikes, it took me this long), mother of 2 sons that happen to be on the Autism spectrum, married for 16 years to my high school sweetheart. I’ve been a yo-yo dieter since puberty. 22 years experience in the battle of the bulge under my belt, and over at times […]
The Georgia Aquarium invited Ange Alex of The Backstage Beat out Saturday with her family to experience what they have to offer for family fun. Georgia Public Broadcasting happened to have some special guests there that day which included, Super Why and Curious George. As we got to the Georgia Aquarium we noticed immediately how […]
It’s Saturday in Atlanta and live music illuminates the nightlife scene. Tonight’s choice of where to go is easily made. I hit the road with a friend and head to The Original Tin Roof Cantina located in the heart of the city. Hank Barbee and Michael Johns are playing on stage. I know as I […]
I was just made aware of this and hope that everyone can change their plans for this lovely sunday and come on out the Turner Field and support Autism Awareness Day with the Atlanta Braves! Sunday, August 29 at 1:30 p.m. Join the Atlanta Braves and help raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorders on Autism […]
Juliette Lewis played to a sold out crowd at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta, Georgia on August 24, 2010. The Backstage Beat’s concert photographer, Tom Dausner, went out to capture the wild essence that could only be…Juliette! Enjoy! [nggallery id=22] maç özeti, live football highlights, football video, football videos, football highlight, football highlights, live football […]
Super Why & Friends Day at Georgia Aquarium August 28th – August 29th Join Georgia Aquarium and Georgia Public broadcasting as Super Why, Wonder Red & Princess Presto fly in from Storybrook Village to join Curious George and the aquariums very own Deepo, Domino, and Scooter for an exciting adventure at the aquarium between the […]
This Tuesday Juliette Lewis will be back in Atlanta and playing one of our venues, Smiths Olde Bar! Doors open at 8 p.m. Dearly Beloved and The Greater Vavoom are opening the show. Trust me you do not want to miss this one! We will be showcasing some exclusive pictures from the show on Wednesday, […]
