WMRE LOCALSFEST 2009!
Localsfest is an annual event hosted by WMRE highlighting up-and-coming Atlanta bands through an imtimate concert, which in previous years has drawn locals acts such as the Coathangers, Manchester Orchestra, Mastadon, The Whigs, and the Selmenaries. The concert is always free and open to the public!
Localsfest 2009!
This year's Localsfest, set for February 13 2009, will be headlined by local powerpop group Poison Arrows who describe themselves as "More power than pop." "Trace elements of Nick Lowe, Cheap Trick, the Boys, and Slade bare a distinct mark on the group's strutting guitars and sneering pop songwriting," which has given the talented group opportunities to play shows throughout the US and internationally including at this summer's coveted South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas (Creative Loafing, 12/3/08). The band recently released an EP on Chicago's Full Breach record label followed by another single on local Die Slaughterhouse Records. (More information on the Poison Arrows at http://www.myspace.com/poisonarrowskill )
The Localsfest will also feature The N.E.C., a great contrast to Poison Arrows with their modern, "dense, psychedelic rock and dirty, paisley garage sounds" (Creative Loafing, 1/14/08). The NEC have a full length studio album, Million Minks, a 7-inch EP, and have also been featured on The Void Skateshop's video, "Totally Normal Humans." They will be promoting the February release of their 7-inch split with The Jovonates on Double Phantom Records. (http://www.myspace.com/thenec) Carnivores, formerly known as Chainstereo, will be opening the show with their "Walls of distorted sound" and with luck the keyboardist's, "Early-Patti-Smith=esque vocal performance" on their return to Atlanta from a Tour-de-New York City (http://megwilhoite.weebly.com/1/post/2008/07/chainestereo-at-pianos.html). (Read More about the Carnivores at http://www.myspace.com/carnivoresatl)
-Anneka Reid, WMRE Promotions Director
The Venue & Directions
This year's localsfest will take place in Harland Cinema in the DUC! Harland Cinema is located in the Dobbs University Center (DUC) in the center of main campus.
Directions
From I-85 South (driving south toward downtown)
Take the Clairmont Road exit, and turn left at the end of the ramp.
Turn right onto La Vista Road.
Turn left onto Houston Mill Road.
Turn left onto Clifton Road.
Cross over the railroad bridge and turn right onto Asbury Circle.
From I-85 North (driving north from downtown)
Take the N. Druid Hills exit, and turn right at the end of the ramp.
Turn right on Briarcliff Road.
Turn left onto Clifton Road.
Cross over the railroad bridge and turn right onto Asbury Circle.
From I-20
Exit at Moreland Avenue North. When you cross Ponce de Leon, the road name changes to Briarcliff Road.
After a couple of miles, turn right onto N. Decatur Road.
Turn left through the University gates onto Pierce Drive.
From I-285
Take I-85 following the directions above.
From GA 400
Take the 85 North exit.
Exit Sydney Marcus Blvd, and turn left at the end of the ramp.
Turn left onto Buford Highway.
Turn right onto Cheshire Bridge Road.
Turn left onto La Vista Road.
Turn right onto Briarcliff Road.
Turn left onto Clifton Road.
Cross over the railroad bridge and turn right onto Asbury Circle.
Parking
Click Here for more information on parking.
In addition to the Peavine Visitor's Lot, both the Peavine Parking Deck and the Michael Street Deck are open after 5 PM for additional parking.
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