Mildred Pierce

Anyone live in Atlanta?

If so, you should check out these events: Ike Stubblefield is a legendary Organist...has played with everyone. Also playing are Nerd Parade, who are a.) My favorite band, and b.) Blowing the hell up lately. The show on the 14th is a benefit for Breast Cancer. the 18th is an event so strange it almost defies description.

Anyhow, info is below. Lemme know if y'all are going so i can introduce myself.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14th

The Nerd Parade shares the stage at Smiths Olde Bar in Atlanta with the the legendary IKE STUBBLEFIELD.

Read this: "Ike Stubblefield started his career in 1968 playing keyboards with the Motown Review greats like The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Rare Earth. Getting back to his roots on Hammond B3 organ in 1970 and with his vast understanding of music and feel, Ike Stubblefield performed live on stage from 1970-1975 with George Benson, B.B. King, Ike and Tina Turner, Curtis Mayfield, Al Green, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, The Jerry Garcia Band, Johnny Adams, Bobby Caldwell, Boz Scaggs, Esther Phillips and The Pointer Sisters, to name a few."

Also performing are local luminaries Adam and the Pinx, Austre Giltrap, Feeding Fingers, and Slim Chickens. The event is a benefit for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The show starts and ends early, so be there at 6:00pm. Suggested Donation is $10.00

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18th

The Atlanta Laptop Battle Finals! @ Lenny's Bar

The laptop battle is a competitive event for laptop musicians to match their skills against one another. Battles are chosen randomly and conducted in 2 or 3 minute rounds. A panel of judges decides which contestant advances to the next round, double elimination style. It's fusion of sound design, composition and stage performance, and a chance for laptop musicians to prove their skills in battle and develop techniques and strategies. Battles are held throughout the United States during the year, culminating in one final competition in Seattle every December to crown a National Champion. Atlanta is sending one representative to the National Finals, along with over $1000 worth of software. NP's own R. Garcia will be a judge in the event and may get down on a live electronic set after.