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David Ramirez at Bottletree Oct. 24

By Chris Davidson
David Ramirez is an Austin-based singer/songwriter who has put out two full-length albums and one EP of achingly introspective Americana, folk, rock and country. He has received accolades from publica
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THREE GREAT LOCAL BANDS PREVIEW UPCOMING SHOWS

The Great Book of John, Sanders Bohlke, and Lauren-Michael Sellers at Avondale Bricks Gallery

On Thursday, September 27, three great bands with ties to Birmingham will each play a set at Avondale Bricks Gallery to preview their upcoming shows in the neighborhood. On September 27, The Great B
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Jon Black Builds Fort Atlantic

Another Alabama Act Plays Bonaroo

By Chris Davidson
Jon Black has been one of the staples of the Birmingham music scene over the last several years. But recently he has transformed from singer/songwriter to Fort Atlantic, an act that pushes the envelop
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Alabama Shakes

By Chris Davidson
The Athens, AL-based Alabama Shakes have become one of the bands to watch for 2012. Numerous performances have shaped their blossoming career such as a stint on Conan and a string of critically acclaimed shows at South by Southwest. Their debut album, Boys & Girls, dropped April 10th.
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Last Gig at the Spring Street Fire House

By Carlyle Brown
Wednesday, March 28th, two friends and I convened at the Spring Street Fire House in Avondale for the much anticipated Bomb the Music Industry! concert. We expected an excellent show, and were by no means disappointed. However, the opening band, Wisdom Teeth, was a highlight of the night.
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Alabama Shakes

By Chris Davidson
The Athens, AL-based Alabama Shakes have become one of the bands to watch for 2012. Numerous performances have shaped their blossoming career such as a stint on Conan and a string of critically acclai
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THE MAGIC MATH

Plays Parkside on Monday

By Chris Davidson
  Birmingham's The Magic Math open their double EP The Magic Math Humbly Suggest Living Is A Miracle with an enticing blend of violin and acoustic guitar driven alt-country esque pop
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Catherine Shepard Smith

By Jessica Drake
"God don't make nobodies. He gives us a choice we must make carefully; each person in this world has the chance to be somebody."¯ This line from Catherine Shepard Smith's song "Nobodies"¯ on her first album, Heart to Heart, is one she seems intent on living up to.
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Music Calendar

By Cody Owens
Tuesday, 3/6 Barristers Tavern:.
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Dead Fingers

By Chris Davidson
Indie-folk duo, Dead Fingers, consists of local songwriters Taylor Hollingsworth and Kate Taylor. Through complex,driving acoustic guitar figures, lyrical wordplay, and vocal harmonies blending two individual styles, Dead Fingers presents a captivating first record.