Eddie's Attic Hosting Top Show May 23

On Saturday, May 23, at 8 p.m., Eddie's Attic (515-B N. McDonough Rd., Decatur) will present an amazing evening of music featuring Ken Will Morton (pictured), The Corduroy Road and Vigilanties of Love. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For information on Eddie's Attic, call (404) 377-4976.

Morton's music has been compared to Westerberg, John Hiatt, Steve Earle, Tom Waits, Springsteen and Dylan. The Atlanta Journal said “Morton’s rootsy pop-rock should find favor with fans of Paul Westerberg or the Old 97s.” He is an extremely engaging performer. Check out this great live review of Ken's BMI showcase on April 6 in L.A. from that ran on the Yahoo blog, Who's Next (written by the former W. Coast Editor of Billboard).
http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/whosnext/2420/ken-will-morton-will-get-your-head-right/

The Corduroy Road has melded roots in Americana, folk rock, and old-time country with the rawest of live performances. They are quickly gaining a reputation in Athens as one of the most popular bands in town, sharing the stage with such notable bands including The Avett Brothers, Paleface, The Packway Handle Band, Ian Thomas, Langhorne Slim, Drakkar Sauna and more. Mule Train Records just released the “Just One Drop” EP on April 9 that was produced by renowned producer John Keane (Widespread Panic, REM, BR549, Uncle Tupelo). Its CD is already receiving great reviews and airplay on Americana radio.

Vigilanties of Love surely needs no introduction to the press. Paste Magazine, in a poll conducted by both writers and artists, listed Bill Mallonee as 65 in their "100 Greatest Living Songwriters Poll." Mallonee, the lyrical and musical source behind the late Vigilantes of Love, started playing music in Athens in the late 80's. Mallonee has released 25 albums over his 17 year career to much critical acclaim. Musically, his songs tend towards a very broadly defined Americana, embracing Folk-rock, Brit-pop, psychedelia and troubadour folk. There is a new live VOL CD available on their Web site, www.vol.sounds.com.

More info:

www.myspace.com/kenwillmorton
www.myspace.com/thecorduroyroad
www.myspace.com/billmallonee
www.volsounds.com

The Corduroy Road Heads for Atlanta March 3

For those looking for a night of good music, The Corduroy Road will perform in Atlanta at Smith's Olde Bar on Tuesday, March 3, at 9 p.m.

The Corduroy Road has melded roots in Americana, folk rock, and old-time country with the rawest of live performances. The group was founded by Drew Carman (vocals, banjo) and Dylan Solise (guitar, vocals) in early 2006. The two were born and raised in the Central Kentucky Bluegrass Region where they learned their craft until relocating to the musical gem of the southeast: Athens, Ga.

With the addition of John Cable on drums and Tim Helms on bass, The Corduroy Road quickly gained a reputation in Athens as an up-and-coming band on the folk scene after sharing the stage with such notable bands including The Avett Brothers, Paleface, The Packway Handle Band, Ian Thomas, Langhorne Slim, Drakkar Sauna and more. The Corduroy Road released a 6-song self-titled EP in October of 2008.

Here’s what Go Triad said about the EP:

“Up and coming The Corduroy Road gained attention in Athens, Ga., sharing the stage with artists such as Paleface, The Packway Handle Band and the Avett Brothers, whose sound and spirit of playing are echoed on Corduroy Road’s latest EP. These six catchy, toe-tapping tunes feel like the kind of songs your friends end up playing around a campfire well into the night. They’re familiar, bright and earthy.”

And Charlotte Observer:

“The Avett Brothers' influence on this plucky, acoustic outfit from Athens is obvious – you can hear it in the elastic banjos, the organic, fly-by-your-pants flair and the rich vocals.” They are currently putting the finishing touches on an EP and a full-length CD, both produced John Keane (Widespread Panic, REM, BR549, Uncle Tupelo), that will be released on the Athens-based label Mule Train Records in spring and early summer of 2009 respectively.

The Atlanta appearance at Smith's Olde Bar is at 1507 Piedmont Ave. Admission is $5. For more information, call (404) 875-1522.

For further information on the band, visit www.thecorduroyroad.com .