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New. Release. Tuesday.
Not a ton of releases this time around, we'll admit, but a week with new Tom Waits is a good week to us. Witness: Tom Waits (live) Tom Petty (live) Kraftwerk (box set) Rihanna Chesterfield Kings (live) Susan Boyle Echo & The Bunnymen (live) Lovvers 50 Cent Lady Gaga Adam Lambert ...and more!
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Ticket Alternative's New and Notable Shows
Each week, our pal Leila at Ticket Alternative sends us an e-mail listing all the brand-new, freshly-announced, hot-off-the-presses Ticket Alternative shows. And each week we post this e-mail on the blog for y'all's information. Think of it as a sister post of sorts to our semi-regular monthly ...
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New. Release. Tuesday.
Got a few heavy hitters this week. Good stuff, good stuff. Have a look at the list below and let us know what you need. We'll be here, as usual. Them Crooked Vultures (QOTSA/Foo Fighters/Led Zeppelin supergroup) Dave Rawlings Machine (ft. Gillian Welch) Norah Jones Paul McCartney (live) Rakim ...
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Free Tickets: Langhorne Slim and Brett Dennen
The former, pictured above, is performing this evening at The EARL with Dawes and Austin Lucas. The latter, pictured below, is performing at the Tabernacle this evening with Grace Potter. If you would like tickets to either, stop by the store and ask for them!
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The Dutchess and The Duke: Live at DCD on 12/16!
Ladies and gentlemen, we are very proud to announce that Seattle rock duo The Dutchess and The Duke will be performing live at Decatur CD on Wednesday, December 16th. Not ones to mince words, we love this band, people. Their 2008 release, She's the Dutchess, He's the Duke , received some ...
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Ticket Giveaway Update
Just a quick update for y'all. Subtracted a couple shows that have passed and added a couple shows that are coming up. Stop by and drop your name and phone number in the giveaway box! Nov. 13: Charlie Louvin, Dexter Romweber and Anna Kramer @ The EARL Nov. 14: Brett Dennen @ The Tabernacle ...
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New. Release. Tuesday.
Right now, the New York Dolls are blasting through our head, through our head, the New York Dolls are blasting through our head. A happy Monday to you and yours. Here's what will hit our shelves promptly in the morning. Stop by and let us know what you need: Ray Davies (choral collection) Wale ...
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A Hint About December 16th
Because we're so excited about December 16th , but have yet to iron out all the details, we thought we'd tease you, dedicated blog reader, with a couple hints in the meantime. Hint #1 is above. Think you have an idea what we're up to? Leave your guess in the comments.
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Decatur CD's Upcoming Show Guide - November
Let's skip the chit chat and get this thing out before any more days of November slip past us. If you're at Star Bar tonight, give a shout at Young Eliot and Austin . TONIGHT - King Khan, GG King, Those Darlins @ Star Bar TONIGHT - Saul Williams @ The Loft TONIGHT - Zee Avi @ Vinyl TONIGHT - ...
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Free Tickets to Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs at Eddie's Attic on Friday
As many of you are no doubt aware, Matthew Sweet (he of Matthew Sweet fame) and Susanna Hoffs (she of The Bangles fame) have collaborated on a couple of charming covers albums in recent years, albums that have garnered positive reviews and positive sales (at least around these parts). Well, ...
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New. Release. Tuesday.
What an album cover, right? We haven't heard much from the new Weezer record yet, but if it's half as awesome as that photo above, count us as fans. Meanwhile, all sort of other great stuff is coming out this week as well. Take a gander... Weezer Julian Casablancas Morrissey (b-sides) Rickie ...
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Ticket Giveaways!
Concert tickets! We're giving them away! You want them! Let's combine forces! If you'd like the Low Anthem/Blind Pilot tickets, give us a call tonight. For the others, you'll have to stop by the store and drop your name in the box. Good luck, y'all: Nov. 4: The Low Anthem and Blind Pilot @ ...
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Save the Date: December 16th!
Oh, hello. Just dashing off a quick post to let you all know that we made plans for you. On the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 16, we'll be having some fun at the store. Mark your calendars and stay tuned. When we have all the details ironed out, we'll drop some information on you. Look forward to ...
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New. Release. Um. Wednesday.
Apologies on the lateness, y'all. Blog daddy Au$10 was busy entertaining some relatives who were in town and, lo and behold, he didn't find time to update the blog with the new releases. Nonsense, right? At any rate, here's what's new this week: R.E.M. (live) Devendra Banhart The Swell Season ...
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