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Although he took a largely subordinate role to his brother Ray in the Kinks, Dave's fierce guitar work and hoarse but effective background (and occasional lead) vocals were key elements of the band's appeal. Dave also occasionally wrote songs for the Kinks that showed him to be a writer of considerable skill and wit, if not up to the same level as Ray.In 2011, BBC Four aired the revealing documentary Dave Davies: Kinkdom Come, in which he was interviewed at length about his time with the Kinks, his relationship with Ray, and the spirituality that helped him through the aforementioned period of serious ill health. June 2013 brought I Will Be Me, an album that balanced hard-edged rockers with more sedate, contemplative material, all of which displayed a rich vein of nostalgia. In February 2014, Davies played his first U.K. concert since 2001, and he returned that autumn with Rippin' Up Time, a record produced by occasional Wondermints member David Nolte. DAve’s tour brings him to the U.S. where he will perform in Nashville of Sunday at City Winery Nashville
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SETTLE DOWN The 1975 are an English indie rock band formed based in Manchester. The group consists of Matt Healy (vocals, guitar), Adam Hann (guitar), George Daniel (drums, backing vocals) and Ross MacDonald (bass). They have released four EPs, while their self-titled debut album was released on September 2013 through Dirty Hit/Polydor. The album debuted at No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart on 8 September 2013. The band have toured internationally and also played the 2014 Coachella festival. Critics at Pitchfork Magazine have favourably compared them to The Big Pink. Sex EP was described by Paste as "equal parts ethereal and synth pop", with "haunting" and "smooth" vocals. Their "mellow", stripped down style was praised for its lack of "attention-grabbing production theatrics". The 1975 are headed to a venue near you. They will be at Track 29 in Chattanooga on Friday and the Tabernacle in Atlanta on Saturday.
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The Taboo of Death When my son was four years old our dachshund, Mollie, died in my arms as the veterinarian injected her with a lethal dose of medicine. I had watched Mollie suffer immensely for three days with seizures, an inability to drink or eat without vomiting, incontinence, and paralysis of her back legs. The pain, confusion, and utter suffering behind her big brown eyes ripped at my conscience. The vet had suggested that we force feed nearly a thousand dollars worth of medications into poor Mollie so that she may get through the weekend. She was clearly dying and the medicine would only be delaying her death a few days. I decided to show mercy on Mollie and not prolong her suffering one more day and opted to euthanize her, a decision that was difficult to participate in but, in the end, the most humane option.
be that individual person again. This idea is too much for many adults to handle, making it a more controversial subject for parents to discuss with their children than sex. With my son, however, I just told him some simple truth: Mollie is dead, her body no longer functions and will never come back on, but we are very lucky to have known and loved her and she will live on in our memories. While showing mercy to a dying, suffering pet is accepted in our society, the idea of showing that same mercy to a fellow human being, who, unlike a dog, understands their situation and can make the decision to end their lives themselves, is considered taboo by many. Recently, twenty-nine year old Brittany Maynard made headlines when she moved to Oregon after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer with only months to live, and took advantage of that state's Death With Dignity law. After meeting the strict requirements (e.g. deemed competent, diagnosed with a terminal illness, and given no more than six months to live) and acquiring the prescription to end her life, Brittany died on her own terms, peaceful, and surrounded by her loved ones.
My son was confused about Mollie -how was she supposedly 'gone' when he could still see her? Death, whether brushed off with the religious explanation of a spirit leaving its carcass and floating off to heaven or the more pragmatic idea that the person is simply gone, the body essentially powered off, is not an easy concept to grasp. A life that was once complex with experience, emotions, and thoughts will, eventually and inevitably, cease to exist, and there will never Many praised Brittany's choice to
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take control over her death, instead of leaving it to the cancer, but there are some that cannot get past the idea of suicide. Yes, it is a nasty word, but context is everything. Brittany was not suffering from depression, anxiety, or self hate. She was dying a very painful death and made an educated, thoughtful, and difficult decision, after weighing her few options, to die with a sigh rather than a scream. The idea of taking one's own life wasn't always taboo. The preChristian world, at least with the Greeks and Romans, accepted suicide (not that I am condoning everything in antiquity) and it was the Christian interpretation of the bible from St. Augustine in the fifth century that equated the commandment of "thou shalt not kill" with any person, including oneself, declaring suicide a sin. The notion that suicide is an act against God has continued to modern day, although acceptance for the assisted suicide of a terminally ill patient has gone up dramatically in numbers, despite where church leaders stand on the issue. A whopping 70% of those polled in a May 2014 Gallup Poll approved of assisted suicide, compared with 37% in 1948. Perhaps people are taking what their church leaders say with a grain of salt, perhaps there are less congregants these
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days, and perhaps the air has cleared since World War II. As more states are passing Death with Dignity acts, the idea of assisted suicide is becoming ingrained within our culture. It seems we have come full circle. Death is difficult because death is final and fighting to live is, after all, a basic primitive instinct that keeps life moving along throughout time. Unless you have faced death and, by doing so, come to terms with it, the inevitable conclusion to life may seem too far off to dwell on or too sad to fathom. This is the bare reason why parents hesitate when their child asks about death and why some are against assisted suicide, regardless of the patients condition. The struggle to keep living is even prominent among the most devoutly religious who, like most of us, fight death with modern medicine, delaying an unsure afterlife. The fact is that death, the opposite of life, is a natural force to fight against. But when we examine life and try to pinpoint what makes it fulfilling, enjoyable, and worth living, the answer is clear. It is not about the length of a life; it is about the quality. It is not the amount of suffering a person endured; it is the amount of meaning a person gave their life. Did
they love? Did they laugh? Did they we would better accept and speak up and find happiness in embrace the value behind death. their existence? Perhaps if we examined the value behind a life, - Summer L Tate
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MONEY MANAGEMENT
LEVERAGING TODAY'S BUSINESS LOAN FOR TOMORROW’S BUSINESS GROWTH A business loan is an effective financing tool that allows most entrepreneurs to leverage their resources to help start a business. However, after a company is already established a business might need to consider additional outside funding. Businesses often require extra capital when it becomes necessary to expand to larger offices, increase the number of retail outlets, or increase storage capacity. Starting a business as an entrepreneur in a competitive market is an exciting and difficult venture. Keeping that business alive through expansion is an even more difficult proposition. Careful consideration of current and future potential cash flows should be analyzed, so not to over leverage the core reason behind obtaining a business loan is essential. And therefore introducing new capital into the equation requires some serious attention to both current budgeting and future income and expenditures. Many times it's common for businesses to require outside cash to expand their operations and profit potential. One of the classic examples is a business that started in
someone's garage and grew to the point where expansion was impossible without a major change of venue. In such cases, the company might lack true equity because of its small size and verifiable office space, so a traditional business loan might be difficult to obtain. Commercial loans may require equity that a small business in someone's garage wouldn't normally possess. In such cases, unsecured loans, a co-signer, or an extraordinary history of earnings would provide strong support on the loan application.
pared to increase administrative staff and spend more on overhead after securing the business loan funds? Estimating the business's expenses after expansion is an important step to ensure the right loan amount is chosen and that the company can expand in a fiscally savvy manner.
It's also important to figure out whether expansion into a new space is warranted or whether looking into small loans for less costly growth might be advisable. Perhaps a fledgling company might benefit from smaller, strategic When deciding whether the time is spending rather than immediate right to expand and apply for pri- expansion into a new space. vate lending or the different types of SBA loans, serious financial For example, a company without a analysis is necessary. In addition, solid web presence could invest determining whether the business business loan resources in a dediis strong enough to expand and has cated server and information techall of its vital pieces intact can play nology professional to handle the an important part in the success company's network. A new busiand implementation of this influx ness might also consider enhancing of capital. a marketing program or purchasing additional materials to accommoFor example, an increase in new date an increase in sales or an orders and a strong profit margin expected holiday rush. might appear to be the work of a strong company, but are all the Additionally, it's important for support systems where they need businesses to consider that there to be to guarantee the expansion isn't just a single type of business plan's success? Is the company pre- loan or that loans of all types may
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be used for an incredibly wide variety of improvements, expansions, and development efforts. For example, government loans like the ones through the Small Business Administration come in a variety of types. Banks may offer general SBA loans, available under the 7(a) Loan Program, or a company might look at the CDC/504 loan if the time has come to purchase major equipment or conduct real estate transactions for expansion and construction. The lesson any entrepreneur should take from an investigation of loan types is that the process of obtaining new funding isn't difficult. However, the planning of what type of funding to obtain, as well as the way that funding will be used, will impact the future health of the business. Making the decision to expand requires good timing and smart budgeting. And by proper planning, obtaining a business loan may provide the funding necessary to construct new offices, add personnel, and reach new customers.
- Joe Mackey
ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Past partners are likely to reappear. Avoid extravagance or risky financial schemes. You may have difficulties with someone who lives with you. Be aware that joint financial ventures could fall apart.
your life. Arguments could prevail. If you're in the mood, go out and socialize, or get involved in sports activities. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.
CANCER Your lucky day this week will be (June 22-July 22) Wednesday. Travel will enhance romance and adventure. Romance can surface if TAURUS you get into some of those fitness (Apr. 21- may 21) programs you've been putting off. You are best to concentrate on You can help a close friend find work. Don't be too hard on your- solutions to personal problems. self. Changes to your self image Valuable information can be yours will be to your benefit as long as if you listen to those with experiyou don't over pay. Don't be afraid ence. to say what's on your mind. Your lucky day this week will be Your lucky day this week will be Friday. Tuesday. LEO GEMINI (July 23-Aug 22) (May 22-June 21) You will be emotional with regard Talk to an older family member to your personal life. Do not expect you have helped in the past. You others to do your work. You may need adventure and excitement in not get your facts correct this
week; double-check before making any statements. Do whatever your mate wants; it really doesn't matter as long as you're together.
group. You will meet new romantic partners if you get involved in seminars or travel. You may find that others do not do things the way you want; however, if the job gets Your lucky day this week will be done, let it pass. Tuesday. Your lucky day this week will be VIRGO Saturday. (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Take advantage of moneymaking CAPRICORN ventures. You can make changes to (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) your living quarters, but not every- Uncertainties regarding relatives one will be pleased with your will make situations uncomfortable efforts. Accept the inevitable. if you attend a family function. Travel should be on your agenda. Your sensitive, affectionate nature will capture the heart of anyone Your lucky day this week will be you are attracted to. You have Monday. more energy than the rest of the people you live with anyway. Focus LIBRA on using your creative abilities in (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) other ways. Sudden trips may take you by surprise; try to include your mate, Your lucky day this week will be mixing business with pleasure. Thursday. Organize your day to avoid any setbacks that might ignite temper AQUARIUS flare-ups. Changes in your resi- (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) dence may be financially favor- Changes at home might come fast able. Your energetic personality and furious. Take time to make will make you the center of atten- physical improvements that will tion at social gatherings. enhance your appearance. Social events will be plentiful. You can Your lucky day this week will be make major accomplishments Tuesday. while on short trips. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't be too quick to sign documents. Your ideas are good and career moves can be realized. You've been in a rut and you need to do something that will help you break the pattern you've fallen into. Don't trust coworkers with important or personal in formation.
Your lucky day this week will be Friday.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Sudden trips may take you by surprise; try to include your mate, mixing business with pleasure. You will need to take a look at the renovations that are necessary and try to find the cheapest way to get things done. Problems with colYour lucky day this week will be leagues are likely. Your emotions Sunday. have been pulled out of shape and you need to do a little backtrackSAGITTARIUS ing. (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You will be encouraged to get Your lucky day this week will be involved in a moneymaking ven- Thursday. ture. You need to refrain from being the generous one in the ENIGMA
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Lessons From Ferguson Was anyone really surprised that the grand jury in St. Louis County refused to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the August 9 shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown? Was anyone really surprised when rioting and looting broke out after the announcement that there would be no indictments? The answer to both of those questions is a rather obvious “no.” Were a lot of people baffled by St. Louis County prosecutor Robert McCulloch’s decision to announce the grand jury’s decision at night? You bet they were… …Some say that McCulloch and area law enforcement officials held their press conference at 8 p.m. (Central) to allow parents to get their children safely home before violence erupted. Cynics figured that the law enforcement officials wanted their officers to be able to respond to protesters, rioters and
looters under the cover of darkness. Regardless, the flames burned bright in the Missouri sky Monday night. Several cars, including a police cruiser, were ignited. Rows of businesses were looted and burned. Most of those businesses were owned by blacks… and destroyed by other blacks…
nesses state that Brown was charging toward Wilson when he began firing. If that is indeed the case, then the officer was acting in self-defense and had
wake of Michael Brown’s death. What if Darren Wilson had been wearing a body camera? We’d know how much distance was between the unarmed teenager
reasonable grounds to use deadly force. We’ll never know what really happened on that hot August afternoon in the streets of Ferguson…
and the Ferguson police officer. We’d know if Brown was really charging at Wilson when the fatal shots were fired. Body cameras will make the job safer for honest police officers and hold triggerhappy cops accountable for their actions. They need to be standard issue for any law enforcement officer with the power to end a citizen’s life...
…I conspicuously avoided the mention of race until that previous sentence. In journalism, they call that “burying the lead.” The tensions in Ferguson have been all about race. The St. Louis suburb is 67 percent black. Its 54-person police force has just four black officers. Darren Wilson is one of the 50 non-black officers. Michael Brown was an unarmed black teenager, albeit a 6’4” black teenager weighing close to 300 pounds. I’ve read Wilson’s testimony to the grand jury and some of the accounts given by witnesses. The officer and those wit-
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- Mark Bedford
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Dear Rocco, It’s Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for? Just wondering… JC
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Dear Rocco, My best friend has been dating this guy for about three years. At the very beginning of their relationship, he and I spent an evening together. We almost ended up in bed but we both realized in time that it wasn’t the right thing to do. I never told my friend about this little moment, and now they are happy and in love. They are planning their wedding for this autumn. I feel that this past event is keeping me from being comENIGMA
never called back or kept in touch. I still love her and I do not know what to do or say. She says she continuously thinks of him. I know this because I am her best friend and she has been talking to me about it. I am confused. What should I do? BC
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TUSZYN, Poland (UPI) - Winnie-thePooh is being run out of town, and it’s not for taking all the honey. The cartoon bear’s image was banned from a playground in the small Polish city of Tuszyn because members of the town council believe him to be a hermaphrodite. The issue came up when it was proposed that Pooh be the patron of the playground. But the more conservative members of the council took issue with the fact he was only half-dressed. “It doesn’t wear
underpants because it doesn’t have a sex. It’s a hermaphrodite,” said one Councillor. They had an explanation for why poor Pooh is of “dubious sexuality” and it’s through no fault of his own but rather due to the cruelty of his author, A.A. Milne. “This is very disturbing but can you imagine! The author was over 60 and cut his [Pooh’s] testicles off with a razor blade because he had a problem with his identity,” said Councillor Hanna Jachimska. The patron of the playground has yet to be decided but Winnie-the-Pooh has been scratched off the list.
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OMSK, Russia (UPI) - A Russian 12year-old may become the first reallife X-Men hero after an electric shock apparently magnetized his body. Nikolai Kryaglyachenko, 12, said he leaned on a lamppost with faulty wiring on his way home from school one day and the resulting electric shock turned him into a living magnet that attracts metal objects. “When I woke up the next day and got out of bed, I found some coins that had been lying on the mattress had stuck to my body. Then when I was having breakfast and dropped my spoon, it stuck to
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my chest,” the boy told Omsk TV and Radio Company. Kryaglyachenko, who has been compared to X-Men villain Magneto, said he doesn’t have much control over the magnetism. “I can do things I couldn’t do before, but I don’t have a lot of control over it. Even when I do not want to do it, I still attract things. Once I even attracted a glass — it just moved towards me,” he said. Stories of human magnets stretch back to the 19th century, with one woman being recorded in 1990 sup-
porting 15 pounds of weight with her palm held vertically. However, some scientists have said stories of human magnetism can be attributed to nothing more than unusually sticky skin. PERU – There are worse reasons to eat a species to extinction. Suffering from stress? Not feeling sexy? High in the Andean mountains of Peru, some locals believe putting frogs in a blender is the answer. Unfortunately, there is no scientific evidence confirming any medicinal benefits from frog juice. And the frogs that Peruvians use are from the Telmatobius culeus species, a water frog from remote Lake Titicaca that is listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Entire frogs are the main ingredient in a juice blend some people in Peru and Bolivia believe can cure asthma, bronchitis, sluggishness and a low sex drive. To make the mix at her food stand in Peru’s capital, vendor Maria Elena Cruz grabs a frog from a small aquarium, and whacks its head on the countertop until it’s dead. Then she peels off its skin and drops the frog into a blender with carrots, the Peruvian maca root and honey. The juice comes out light green in color. Cruz serves it in glasses to her customers. “Frog juice is good for anemia, bronchitis, bones, the brain, fatigue, stress and it is mostly children, adults, persons with anemia, respiratory issues and sometimes tuberculosis” who come to her stand, Cruz claims. Customer
Cecilia Cahuana, 35, believes this. “I always come here to drink frog juice because it’s good for the children, for anemia, bronchitis and also for older persons, it’s extremely good,” she said. Dr. Tomy Villanueva, dean of the Medical College of Lima, says there is “no scientific evidence” that frog juice is a cure for anything, even though it has a place in Andean culture. ALBUQUERQUE (UPI) - Police in New Mexico said a woman accused of possessing a stolen truck attempted to escape custody through the ceiling of a hospital room. New Mexico State Police said Shylen Salazer, 34, was arrested alongside a male suspect Tuesday when they were found near a stolen vehicle and while in holding Salazer told officers she had swallowed drugs and needed medical attention. Salazer, who was found to be concealing a pipe in her bra, was taken to Presbyterian Hospital, where she was found to be missing later in the evening. Police searched the hospital for about an hour before discovering Salazer was hiding in the ceiling of her hospital room. Salazer, who police said admitted to possessing the stolen truck for nearly two months, was charged with escape and receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle. GREENACRES, Fla. (UPI) - A man in South Florida was arrested Thursday for multiple crimes, including resisting arrest when he latched onto a nearby tree, accord-
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ing to authorities. Police say Homer Stacey, 50, acted feisty and confrontational when officers arrived at his home in response to a disturbance, The Palm Beach Post reports. An arrest report suggests that Stacey claimed he would cause problems and that he would get his friends to help. At least one family member told police that the suspect was drunk, to which Stacey admitted. After Stacey yelled at one officer, police attempted to arrest him, but he held onto a nearby palm tree and reportedly yelled, “You’re not going to [expletive] take me!” Police used a taser on the suspect’s ribs. He let go of the tree and was apprehended, but not before trying unsuccessfully to tackle one officer. “If you take these cuffs off me, I’m going to kill you!” Stacey said as he was put into a patrol car, police said. The Greenacres resident was booked into jail and charged with resisting arrest, disorderly intoxication and threatening an officer. DELTONA, Fla. - 42-year-old Angela Stoldt of Deltona, Florida is accused of killing her neighbor, a limousine driver named James Sheaffer, last year. According to court documents, Sheaffer had come to Stoldt’s house to discuss a delinquent loan he had taken from her father. The discussion apparently was not going well, so Stoldt served Sheaffer a cocktail of vodka and peach schnapps, laced with her father’s prescription muscle relaxer. It was after the drugs and alcohol made Sheaffer drowsy and confused that Stoldt took him to
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Osteen Cemetery. You have to think that she had something in mind by this point. At the cemetery the argument became violent. Sheaffer began swinging his arms and yelling, so Stoldt stabbed him in the eye with an ice pick. Seems reasonable. That didn’t quite do the trick, so she strangled him with a cord. Hey, I have always been an advocate of keeping emergency supplies in my car. While brutal, this murder is no more unusual or inhuman than hundreds of other murders that occur all over the country every year, but what she did next is. It would seem like leaving the body in the cemetery would be a no-brainer, but Stoldt was more than a little obsessed with getting rid of the body. At first, she placed the body in a baby pool in her garage. The next day she took a hacksaw to her neighbor’s body and tried to cook away evidence. One leg went in the oven. Other parts went into pots. Stoldt’s house smelled of burning flesh, but she assured her daughter it was just a rat broiling in the oven, which apparently is something people in Deltona do. “Thursday is when I was cooking him,” Stoldt told investigators. “Friday is when I was dumping him.” Three weeks after the death, Stoldt showed up suicidal at her parents’ house confessing to the killing. It was Stoldt’s sister who called authorities and led investigators to further question her. She is being held without bail in Daytona Beach.
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Sims RR HHYY TTHHM M && BBRREEW WSS (Chattanooga) Angie Aparo, Connor Christian TTRR AACCKK 2299 (Chattanooga) Dan + Shay RR YYM MA AN NA AU UD DII TTO ORRIIU UM M (Nashville) Amy Grant, Vince Gill MA M A RRA ATTH HO ON NM MU USS IICC W WO ORRK K SS (Nashville) Bones Thugs-n-Harmony, Gillie the Kid EEDDDDIIEE’’SS AA TTTTIICC (Atlanta) Stephen Kellogg TTHHEE TTAA BBEERRNNAACCLL EE (Atlanta) Black Veil Brides, Falling In Reverse, Set It Off TTHHEE M MA A SSQ QU UEERRA AD DEE (Atlanta) 3Ball MTY, Los Rakas, Modern Baseball, Knuckle Puck, Crying, Somos, Hostage Calm TTEENNNNEESSSSEEEE TTHHEEAA TTRREE (Knoxville) Jim Brickman
UPPCC OOM U M IINNGG EEVVEENNTTSS CCHHAA TTTTAANNOOOOGGAANN HHOOTTEELL (Chattanooga) Julie Roberts December 4 TTHHEE GGEEM M TTH HEEA A TTRREE (Calhoun, GA) Howie Day December 4 TTRR AACCKK 2299 (Chattanooga) Bones Thugs N Harmony, Gillie da Kid December 4 TTEERRM MII N NA A LL W WEESS TT (Atlanta) Adrian Belew, Saul Zonana December 4 TTHHEE TTAA BBEERRNNAACCLL EE (Atlanta) Common, Jay Electronica December 4 LL AAUUGGHHIINNGG SS KKUULLLL LL OOUUNNGGEE (Atlanta) Bobcat Goldthwait December 4 TTHHEE LL OOFFTT (Atlanta) Glass Animals December 4 EEDDDDIIEE’’SS AA TTTTIICC (Atlanta) Patterson Hood December 4 RR YYM MA AN NA AU UD DII TTO ORRIIU UM M (Nashville) Amy Grant, Vince Gill December 4 SS CCHHEERR M MEERR H HO ORRN N SS YYM MPPH HO ON NYY CCEEN NTTEERR (Nashville) Michael W. Smith December 4 TTRR AACCKK 2299 (Chattanooga) Steep Canyon Rangers December 5 MEEM M MO ORRIIA A LL A AU UD DIITTO ORRII U UM M (Chattanooga) Diamond Rio December 5 II M MPPRRO OVV CCO OM MEED DYY CCLLU UBB (Atlanta) Paul Reiser December 5 CCOOBBBB EENNEERRGGYY PP EERR FFOORR M MIIN NG GA A RRTTSS CCEEN N-TTEERR (Atlanta) Brian Setzer Orchestra December 5 TTHHEE EEAARR LL (Atlanta) Nashville Pussy, Valient Thor, Against the Grain December 5 TTHHEE M MA A SSQ QU UEERRA AD DEE (Atlanta) Obituary, Massacre, Rivers of Nihil December 5 TTHHEE TTAA BBEERRNNAACCLL EE (Atlanta) Hoodie Allen, Chiddy Bang, Taylor Bennett December 5 LL AAUUGGHHIINNGG SS KKUULLLL LL OOUUNNGGEE (Atlanta) Bobcat Goldthwait December 5 SS CCHHEERR M MEERR H HO ORRN N SS YYM MPPH HO ON NYY CCEEN NTTEERR (Nashville) The Manhattan Transfer December 5 BBRR IIDDGGEESSTTOONNEE AA RREENNAA (Nashville) Brantley Gilbert, Chase Bryant, Tyler Farr December 5 CCII TTYY W WIIN NEERRYY N NA A SSH HVVII LLLL EE (Nashville) Jackopierce December 5 CCOOUUNNTTRRYY TTOONNIITTEE TTHHEEAATTRR EE (Pigeon
Forge, TN) Ronnie Milsap December 5 GEEM G M TTH HEEA ATTRREE (Calhoun, GA) Mandy Barnett December 6 IIM MPP RRO OVV CCO OM MEED DYY CCLL U UBB (Atlanta) Paul Reiser December 6 BBU UCCK KH HEEA AD D TTH HEEAATTRREE (Atlanta) Skinny Puppy, VNV Nation, Haujobb, Youth Code December 6 HEEAAVVEEN H NA A TT TTH HEE M MAA SSQ QU UEERRAAD DEE (Atlanta) Gwar, Corrosion of Conformity, American Sharks December 6 TTH HEE A A RREEN NA AA A TT G GW WIIN NN NEETTTT CCEEN NTTEERR (Atlanta) Hunter Hayes, Dan + Shay, The Railers December 6 FF O OXX TTH HEEA ATT RREE (Atlanta) Anthony Hamilton December 6 SSYY M MPP H HO ON NYY H HAALL LL (Atlanta) The Blind Boys of Alabama December 6 MAARR A M ATTH HO ON NM MU USSII CC W WO ORRK K SS (Nashville) Haerts, Mikki Ekko December 6 WO W ORRK K PPLLA A YY TTH HEEAATTRR EE (Birmingham) Rodney Crowell December 6 BBII JJO OU U TTH HEEA ATTRR EE (Knoxville) Hiss Golden Messenger December 6 CCIITTYY W WIIN NEERRYY N NAA SSH HVVII LLLLEE (Nashville) Sonny Landreth, Cindy Cashdollar December 7 CCEEN NTTEERR SS TTA AG GEE (Atlanta) Circa Survive, Title Fight December 7 TTH HEE M MA ASS Q QU UEERR AAD DEE (Atlanta) Misfits December 7 KN K NO OXX VVIILL LLEE CCO OLL IISSEEII U UM M (Knoxville) Diamond Rio December 7 SSYY M MPP H HO ON NYY H HAALL LL (Atlanta) Diana Krall December 8 CCEEN NTTEERR SS TTA AG GEE (Atlanta) Devin Townsend Project, Animals As Leaders, Monuments December 8 MEEM M MO ORRIIA A LL A AU UD DII TTO ORRIIU UM M (Chattanooga) Joe Bonamassa December 9 SSYY M MPP H HO ON NYY H HAALL LL (Atlanta) Medeski, Scofield Martin and Wood December 9 PPH HII LLIIPP SS A ARREEN NAA (Atlanta) Usher December 9 CCEEN NTTEERR SS TTA AG GEE (Atlanta) Elle Varner, Adrian Marcel December 9 CCIITTYY W WIIN NEERRYY N NAA SSH HVVII LLLLEE (Nashville) Living Colour December 9 RRYYM MA AN NA AU UD DIITTO ORR IIU UM M (Nashville) Amy Grant, Vince Gill December 10 TTH HEE A A RREEN NA AA A TT G GW WIIN NN NEETTTT CCEEN NTTEERR (Atlanta) Trans-Siberian Orchestra December 10 ZZ YYD DEECCO O (Birmingham) Otherwise, New Medicine, Righteous Vendetta, 7 Stone Riot December 10 ARR EEN A NA A@ @G GW WIIN NN NEETTTT CCEEN NTTEERR (Atlanta) Eric Church, Dwight Yoakum, Halestorm December 11 PPH HII LLIIPP SS A ARREEN NAA (Atlanta) The Black Keys, St. Vincent December 11 EED DD DII EE’’SS A ATT TTIICC (Atlanta) Patterson Hood December 11 RRYYM MA AN NA AU UD DIITTO ORR IIU UM M (Nashville) Amy Grant, Vince Gill December 11 JJ A AM MEESS K K.. PPO OLLK K TTH HEEAATTEERR (Nashville) Trace Adkins December 11 BBII JJO OU U TTH HEEA ATTRR EE (Knoxville) Hard Working Americans December 11
TTEEN NN NEESS SSEEEE TTH HEEA ATTRREE (Knoxville) Old Crow Medicine Show, Dom Flemons December 11 TTRRA ACC K K 22 99 (Chattanooga) Hard Working Americans December 12 PPO OK KEEYY’’SS (Cleveland, TN) Jacob Powell December 12 CCIITTYY W WII N NEERR YY N NA ASS H HVVIILL LLEE (Nashville) Rich Robinson December 12 CCA AN NN NEERRYY BB A ALL LLRRO OO OM M (Nashville) Relient K, Blondfire December 12 JJA AM MEESS K K .. PP O OLLK K TTH HEEA ATTEERR (Nashville) Trace Adkins December 12 TTEEN NN NEESS SSEEEE TTH HEEA ATTRREE (Knoxville) Old Crow Medicine Show, Dom Flemons December 12 RRH HYYTTH HM M && BBRR EEW WSS (Chattanooga) Rich Robinson December 13 BBJJ CCCC A ARR EEN NA A (Birmingham) Eric Church, Dwight Yaokum, Halestorm December 13 TTH HEE TTA ABB EERR N NA ACCLLEE (Atlanta) Tyler the Creator December 13 TTH HEE M MA ASS Q QU UEERRA AD DEE (Atlanta) Fozzy, Texas Hippie Coalition, Shaman’s Harvest December 13 CCIITTYY W WII N NEERR YY N NA ASS H HVVIILL LLEE (Nashville) Matt Wertz December 14 TTH HEE TTA ABB EERR N NA ACCLLEE (Atlanta) Opeth, In Flames, Red Fang December 15 FFO OXX TTH HEEA ATTRR EE (Atlanta) Michael W. Smith December 15 TTRRA ACC K K 22 99 (Chattanooga) Trampled By Turtles, Nikki Lane December 17 PPH HIILL IIPPSS A A RREEN NA A (Atlanta) Fleetwood Mac December 17 SSYYM MPP H HO ON NYY H HA ALLLL (Atlanta) Trace Adkins December 17 RRYYM MA AN NA AU UD DIITTO ORRII U UM M (Nashville) Amy Grant, Vince Gill December 17 MA M ARRA A TTH HO ON NM MU USSII CC W WO ORRK K SS (Nashville) Steel Panther December 17 IIRRO ON N CCIITTYY (Birmingham) Blue October December 18 RRYYM MA AN NA AU UD DIITTO ORRII U UM M (Nashville) Amy Grant, Vince Gill December 18 TTH HEE TTA ABB EERR N NA ACCLLEE (Atlanta) Trampled By Turtles, Nikki Lane December 18 ATTLL A A AN NTTA A LLII VVEE (Atlanta) Norm McDonald December 18 EED DD DII EE’’SS A ATTTTII CC (Atlanta) Patterson Hood December 18 BBRRII D DG GEESS TTO ON NEE A ARREEN NA A (Nashville) Justin Timberlake December 19 IIRRO ON N CCIITTYY (Birmingham) Trampled By Turtles, Nikki Lane December 19 TTH HEE A ARR EEN NA AA A TT G GW WIIN NN NEETTTT CCEEN NTTEERR (Atlanta) Calvin Harris, T.I., Fallout Boy, Jessie J December 19 GEEM G M TTH HEEA A TTRREE (Calhoun, GA) The Van Lears, Faye Pierce Bentley, Wrecking Ball, Jule Medders December 20 ARREEN A NA A@ @G GW WIIN NN NEETTTT CCEEN NTTEERR (Atlanta) Justin Timberlake December 20 TTH HEE TTA ABB EERR N NA ACCLLEE (Atlanta) Flosstradamus, GTA, Two-9 December 20 CCA AN NN NEERRYY BB A ALL LLRRO OO OM M (Nashville) Augustana, Scars on 45 December 20
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CCIITTYY W WII N NEERR YY N NAA SSH HVVII LLLL EE (Nashville) Shemeika Copeland December 20 EEXX IITT//IN (Nashville) Sexx, Look What I Did, The Dead Deads December 20 TTH HEE IIN NTTEERRN NAA TTIIO ON NAA LL (Knoxville) Adrian Belew December 20 BBJJCCCC A ARR EEN NAA (Birmingham) Chris Brown, August Alsina December 21 TTEEN NN NEESS SSEEEE TTH HEEAATT RREE (Knoxville) Mannheim Steamroller December 22 EEG GYYPP TTIIAA N N BBAA LLLL RRO OO OM M AATT FFO OXX TTH HEEAA TTRREE (Atlanta) St. Paul &the Broken Bones December 27 BBRRII D DG GEESS TTO ON NEE AARR EEN NAA (Nashville) Bassnectar December 31 WAA RR M W MEEM MO ORR IIAA LL AA U UD DIITTO ORR IIU UM M (Nashville) Moon Taxi December 31 DO D OW WN NTTO OW WN NN NAA SSH HVVII LLLL EE (Nashville) Lady Antebellum December 31 EEXX IITT//IIN N (Nashville) Diarrhea Planet December 31 RRYYM MAAN N AAU UD DIITTO ORR IIU UM M (Nashville) Carolina Chocolate Drops December 31 PPH HIILL IIPPSS AA RREEN NAA (Atlanta) Keith Sweat, Dru Hill, The Isley Brothers, Jeffery Osborne December 31 SSYYM MPPH HO ON NYY H HAALL LL (Atlanta) Gregg Allman December 31 BBU UCCK KH HEEAAD D TTH HEEAATTRR EE (Atlanta) Blank Range December 31 CCEEN NTTEERR SSTT AAG GEE (Atlanta) Kishi Bashi, Roger Sellers December 31 CCO OBBBB EEN NEERR G GYY PPEERR FFO ORR M MIIN NG G AA RRTTSS CCEEN N-TTEERR (Atlanta) “Dancing With the Stars” December 31 TTEERR M MIIN NAALL W WEESSTT (Atlanta) Dank Sinatra, Funk You January 1 CCIITTYY W WII N NEERR YY N NAA SSH HVVII LLLL EE (Nashville) Cracker January 3 TTEERR M MIIN NAALL W WEESSTT (Atlanta) Indigo Girls January 3 JJ..JJ ..’’SS BB O OH HEEM MII AA (Chattanooga) Birds of Avalon, Ex Hex January 6 BBIIJJ O OU U TTH HEEAATTRR EE (Knoxville) Steep Canyon Rangers January 7 TTRRA ACCK K 22 99 (Chattanooga) Kansas January 9 FFO OXX TTH HEEAATTRR EE (Atlanta) Sam Smith January 9 VVIIN NYYLL (Atlanta) Emerson Hart January 9 EEXX IITT//IIN N (Nashville) Reverend Horton Heat, Dale Watson, Rosie Flores January 9 CCIITTYY W WII N NEERR YY N NAA SSH HVVII LLLL EE (Nashville) Judy Collins January 9 BBRRII D DG GEESS TTO ON NEE AARR EEN NAA (Nashville) Eric Church January 10 EED DD DIIEE’’SS AATTTT IICC (Atlanta) Johnette Naplitano January 11 TTH HEE TTAABB EERR N NAACCLL EE (Atlanta) Seether, Papa Roach, Islander, Kying January 11 RRYYM MAAN N AAU UD DIITTO ORR IIU UM M (Nashville) Gregg Allman January 13/14 SSCCH HEERRM MEERRH HO ORR N N SS YYM MPPH HO ON NYY CCEEN NTT EERR (Nashville) Kenny Rogers January 15 HAA RRRR AAH H H’’SS CCH HEERRO OK K EEEE CCAASS IIN NO O (Cherokee) Gregg Allman January 16
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NOVEMBER 28-30
LANDRY
LANDRY IS DOWNRIGHT HILARIOUS AND YOU’RE SURE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME ONCE YOU SEE WHAT HE DOES ON STAGE. HE HAS BEEN APPEARING AT THE CATCH FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS AND EVERYONE WHO SEES HIM SAYS YOU NEED TO BRING HIM BACK, SO WE KEEP DOING SO.
DECEMBER 4 & 7
STEVE MINGOLA
WITH STEVE’S ARSENAL OF CHARACTERS, VOICES AND TOPICS, HE OFTEN CRACKS HIMSELF UP DURING HIS SHOW. GROWING UP IN NEW YORK AND THEN MOVING TO TEXAS, BEING ONLY HALF ITALIAN, YOUNGER SISTERS, DOGS, BELT DADS AND SMOKING ARE ONLY SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED. HIS ACT HAS UNIVERSAL APPEAL BECAUSE EVERYBODY CAN RELATE TO SOMETHING.
DECEMBER 5 & 6
JAMES GREGORY
JAMES DOES NOT “TIP-TOE” THROUGH LIFE AS IF HE’S WALKING ON BROKEN GLASS OR EGG SHELLS. THAT STYLE IS EVIDENT ON STAGE AS WELL. HE IS NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT. MUCH OF HIS HUMOR IS CENTERED ON BRILLIANT OBSERVATIONS OF CRAZY RELATIVES AND PEOPLE OBSESSED WITH THE SLIGHTEST CHANGE IN WEATHER CONDITIONS - NOW REFERRED TO AS GLOBAL WARMING. HE DELIGHTS IN POKING FUN AT MODERN SENSITIVE PARENTS AND OUT-OF-CONTROL ENVIRONMENTALISTS. GREGORY HAS BEEN QUOTED AS SAYING, “IF YOU WANT ME TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT ENDANGERED SPECIES, YOU NEED TO CONVINCE ME THAT WE’RE ABOUT OUT OF CHICKENS.”
DECEMBER 8
PAULY SHORE FOR UPDATES, DISCOUNTS AND FREE TICKETS, TEXT COMEDYCATCH TO 99000
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SS CCH HEERR M MEERRH HO ORRN N SSYYM MPP H HO ON NYY CCEEN NTTEERR (Nashville) Kenny Rogers January 16 BBRR IID DG GEESSTTO ON NEE A A RREEN NA A (Nashville) Linkin Park, Rise Against, Of Mice & Men January 17 SS CCH HEERR M MEERRH HO ORRN N SSYYM MPP H HO ON NYY CCEEN NTTEERR (Nashville) Kenny Rogers January 17 TTH HEE M MAA SSQ QU UEERRA AD DEE (Atlanta) Pennywise, A Wilhelm Scream, Anti-Flag January 18 SSA AM MM MYY TT’’SS (Huntsville) Corey Smith January 21 TTH HEE TTAA BBEERRN NAA CCLLEE (Atlanta) Ben Howard January 21 ALL A A ABB AAM MAA TTH HEEA ATT RREE (Birmingham) Tedeschi Trucks Band January 22 TTH HEE TTAA BBEERRN NAA CCLLEE (Atlanta) Billy Idol January 22 TTRRA A CCK K 2299 (Chattanooga) Corey Smith January 23 TTIIVV O OLLII TTH HEEAATTRR EE (Chattanooga) Tedeschi Trucks Band January 23 MEERRCCYY LLO M OU UN NG GEE (Nashville) Of Montreal, Nedelle Torio January 23 RRH HYYTT H HM M && BBRREEW WSS (Chattanooga) Of Montreal, Nedelle Torio January 24 TTRRA A CCK K 2299 (Chattanooga) Rebelution January 24 VVO ON N BBRRAA U UN N CCEEN NTTEERR (Huntsville) Ron White January 24 VVA A RRIIEETTYY PPLL AAYYH HO OU USS EE (Atlanta) Antibalas, Zap Mama January 27 TTEERRM MII N NAA LL W WEESS TT (Atlanta) Leon Russell January 27 CCIITT YY W WIIN NEERRYY N NA ASS H HVVIILL LLEE (Nashville) Jeff Daniels January 27 RRYYM MAA N N AA U UD DII TTO ORRII U UM M (Nashville) John Mellencamp, Carlene Carter January 27 BBRR IID DG GEESSTTO ON NEE A A RREEN NA A (Nashville) Jack White January 28 TTEEN NN NEESSSS EEEE TTH HEEA A TTRREE (Knoxville) Ron White January 30
TTIIVVO OLL II TTH HEEA ATTRREE (Chattanooga) Ron White January 31 FFEERR SSTT CCEEN NTTEERR (Atlanta) Arlo Guthrie January 31 BBA ARR LLEEYY’’SS TTA APP RRO OO OM M (Knoxville) Wayne “The Train” Hancock January 31 TTH HEE M MA A SSQ QU UEERRA AD DEE (Atlanta) Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish, Authority Zero February 2 ARR EEN A NA AA A TT G GW WIIN NN NEETTTT CCEEN NTTEERR (Atlanta) Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, J. Geils Band January 31 TTRRA A CCK K 2299 (Chattanooga) Shovels & Rope February 3 PPH HIILL IIPP SS A ARREEN NA A (Atlanta) Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Tyga February 3 HEEA H AVVEEN NA A TT TT H HEE M MA ASS Q QU UEERR A AD DEE (Atlanta) Motion City Soundtrack, Copeland February 3 MEERRCCYY LL O M OU UN NG GEE (Nashville) Copeland February 4 CCEEN NTTEERR SS TTA AG GEE (Atlanta) Kongos, Sir Sly February 5 FFO OXX TTH HEEA A TTRREE (Atlanta) Jerry Seinfield February 6 MA M ARR A ATTH HO ON NM MU USS IICC W WO ORRK KSS (Nashville) Cold War Kids, Elliot Moss February 6 TTH HEE 1122 00 TTA AVVEERRN N (Marietta, GA) Shooter Jennings With Waymore’s Outlaws February 7 CCU ULLTTU URRA A LL CCEEN NTTEERR (Roswell, GA) Ruthie Foster February 7 BBU UCCK KH HEEA AD D TTH HEEA ATT RREE (Atlanta) Cold War Kids, Elliot Moss February 7 TTH HEE TTA A BBEERRN NA ACC LLEE (Atlanta) Lotus February 7 GEEO G ORRG GIIA AD DO OM MEE (Atlanta) Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Francesca Batistell, Building 429, Family Force 5, NewSong, For King And Country, Blanca, Veridia February 7
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CCEEN NTTEERR SSTT AAG GEE (Atlanta) Ingrid Michaelson February 7 BBRRII D DG GEESS TTO ON NEE AARR EEN NAA (Nashville) Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Francesca Batistell, Building 429, Family Force 5, NewSong, For King And Country, Blanca, Veridia February 8 CCA AN NN NEERRYY BBAALL LLRR O OO OM M (Nashville) Guster, Kishi Bashi February 12 CCIITTYY W WII N NEERR YY N NAA SSH HVVII LLLL EE (Nashville) Colin Hay February 12 MAA RRAA TTH M HO ON NM MU USS IICC W WO ORR K KSS (Nashville) Above &Beyond February 12 BBU UCCK KH HEEAAD D TTH HEEAATTRR EE (Atlanta) Shovels & Rope, Caroline Rose February 12 WII LLD W DH HO ORRSS EE SS AALL O OO ON N (Nashville) Rick Springfield February 13 FFO OXX TTH HEEAATTRR EE (Atlanta) John Mellencamp, Carlene Carter February 13 TTH HEE TTAABB EERR N NAACCLL EE (Atlanta) Guster February 13 VVA ARRII EETTYY PP LLAA YYH HO OU USSEE (Atlanta) Big Head Todd & the Monsters February 13 OPP EERRAA (Atlanta) Datsik February 13 O TTH HO OM MPPSS O ON N-- BBO OLL IIN NG G AARREEN NAA (Knoxville) Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Francesca Batistell, Building 429, Family Force 5, NewSong, For King And Country, Blanca, Veridia February 13 VVO ON N BBRR AAU UN N CCEEN NTTEERR (Huntsville) Brian Regan February 14 RRYYM MAAN N AAU UD DIITTO ORR IIU UM M (Nashville) Shovels & Rope February 14 TTH HEE TTAABB EERR N NAACCLL EE (Atlanta) Wale February 14 CCIITTYY W WII N NEERR YY N NAA SSH HVVII LLLL EE (Nashville) Dave Mason February 15 TTH HEE M MAASS Q QU UEERR AAD DEE (Atlanta) Silverstein, Beartooth, Hands Like Houses, My Iron Lung, Major League February 15
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BB JJCCCC CCO ON NCCEERRTT H HAA LLLL (Birmingham) Ringo & His All Starr Band, Steve Lukather, Richard Page, Greg Rolie, Todd Rundgren, Gregg Bissonette, Warren Ham February 15 CCO OBB BB EEN NEERRG GYY PPEERRFF O ORRM MII N NG G AA RRTTSS CCEEN N-TTEERR (Atlanta) Harry Connick Jr. February 16 WAA RR M W MEEM MO ORRII AALL AA U UD DII TTO ORRII U UM M (Nashville) Dr. John February 17 CCII TTYY W WII N NEERR YY N NAA SSH HVVII LLLL EE (Nashville) Arlo Guthrie February 17 VVA A RRII EETT YY PPLL AAYYH HO OU USS EE (Atlanta) Dark Star Orchestra February 18 EED DD DIIEE’’SS AATTTTII CC (Atlanta) Sean Watkins February 18 CCII TTYY W WII N NEERR YY N NAA SSH HVVII LLLL EE (Nashville) Arlo Guthrie February 18 RR YYM MAAN N AAU UD DIITTO ORR IIU UM M (Nashville) Blackberry Smoke February 18 PP H HIILLII PPSS AA RREEN NAA (Atlanta) Maroon 5, Magic!, Rozzi Crane February 19 SS CCH HEERRM MEERRH HO ORR N N SSYY M MPPH HO ON NYY CC EEN NTTEERR (Nashville) Styx February 19 VVII N NYYLL (Atlanta) Bad Suns February 20 TTH HEE TTAABBEERR N NAA CCLLEE (Atlanta) Excision, Protohype, Minnesota February 20 SS CCH HEERRM MEERRH HO ORR N N SSYY M MPPH HO ON NYY CC EEN NTTEERR (Nashville) Styx February 20 SS CCH HEERRM MEERRH HO ORR N N SSYY M MPPH HO ON NYY CC EEN NTTEERR (Nashville) Styx February 21 EED DD DIIEE’’SS AATTTTII CC (Atlanta) John Hammond February 22 TTH HEE TTAABBEERR N NAA CCLLEE (Atlanta) Pierce the Veil, Sleeping With Sirens February 22 BB RRIID DG GEESSTT O ON NEE AARR EEN NA A (Nashville) Maroon 5, Magic!, Rozzi Crane February 22 BB U UCCK KH HEEAAD D TTH HEEAA TTRREE (Atlanta) Ryan Bingham, Lucero, Twin Forks February 25 II RRO ON N CCII TTYY (Birmingham) Ryan Bingham, Lucero February 26 TTH HEE TTAABBEERR N NAA CCLLEE (Atlanta) Punch Brothers February 26 MAA RRAA TTH M HO ON NM MU USSII CC W WO ORRK K SS (Nashville) Goodbye June, Kongos, Sir Sly, Colony House February 27 TTEEN NN NEESSSS EEEE PPEERRFF O ORR M MIIN NG G AA RRTTSS CCEEN NTTEERR (Nashville) Harry Connick Jr. February 27 RR YYM MAAN N AAU UD DIITTO ORR IIU UM M (Nashville) Punch Brothers February 27 PP H HIILLII PPSS AA RREEN NAA (Atlanta) Billy Joel February 28 HEELL LL AA TT TT H H HEE M MAAQ QU UEERRAA D DEE (Atlanta) Helmet February 28 TTH HEE TTAABBEERR N NAA CCLLEE (Atlanta) Above & Beyond March 1 BB RRIID DG GEESSTT O ON NEE AARR EEN NA A (Nashville) Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Tyga March 1 TTH HEE M MAASS Q QU UEERRAA D DEE (Atlanta) August Burns Red, Miss May I, Northlane, Erra March 4 TTRR A ACCK K 22 99 (Chattanooga) J.J. Grey & Mofro March 6 MAA RRAA TTH M HO ON NM MU USSII CC W WO ORRK K SS (Nashville) Moe. March 7
TTH HO OM MPP SSO ON N-- BBO OLLII N NG GA ARR EEN NA A (Knoxville) Fleetwood Mac March 8 TTH HEE LL O OFFTT (Atlanta) Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic, DJ Abilities, Homeboy Sandman March 8 TTRRA A CCK K 2299 (Chattanooga) Ryan Bingham, Lucero March 9 VVA A RRIIEETTYY PPLL AAYYH HO OU USS EE (Atlanta) Hozier, George Ezra March 10 BBJJ CCCC CC O ON NCC EERR TT H HA A LLLL (Birmingham) John Mellencamp, Carlene Carter March 12 TTH HEE TTAA BBEERRN NAA CCLLEE (Atlanta) Hozier March 13 RRYYM MAA N N AA U UD DII TTO ORRII U UM M (Nashville) Hozier March 14 MEERRCCYY LLO M OU UN NG GEE (Nashville) Gang of Four March 14 MCCK M K EEN NZZ IIEE AARREEN NA A (Chattanooga) Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Francesca Batistell, Building 429, Family Force 5, NewSong, For King And Country, Blanca, Veridia March 15 SS CCH HEERR M MEERRH HO ORRN N SSYYM MPP H HO ON NYY CCEEN NTTEERR (Nashville) Vienna Boys Choir March 15 WO W ORRK K PPLL AAYY SSO OU UN ND DSSTTA AG GEE (Birmingham) Joshua Radin March 15 CCEEN NTTEERR SS TTAA G GEE (Atlanta) Joshua Radin March 16 TTEERRM MII N NAA LL W WEESS TT (Atlanta) The Church March 17 BBRR IID DG GEESSTTO ON NEE A A RREEN NA A (Nashville) Fleetwood Mac March 18 SS CCH HEERR M MEERRH HO ORRN N SSYYM MPP H HO ON NYY CCEEN NTTEERR (Nashville) Boyz II Men March 19 CCA AN NN NEERR YY BBAA LLLL RRO OO OM M (Nashville) Meghan Trainor March 20 SS CCH HEERR M MEERRH HO ORRN N SSYYM MPP H HO ON NYY CCEEN NTTEERR (Nashville) Boyz II Men March 20 BBJJ CCCC A A RREEN NAA (Birmingham) Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Francesca Batistell, Building 429, Family Force 5, NewSong,
For King And Country, Blanca, Veridia March 21 SSCCH HEERR M MEERR H HO ORRN N SS YYM MPPH HO ON NYY CCEEN NTTEERR (Nashville) Boyz II Men March 21 KN K NO OXX VVIILL LLEE A AU UD DIITTO ORRII U UM M (Knoxville) Sarah McLachlin March 21 BBRRII D DG GEESS TTO ON NEE A A RREEN NA A (Nashville) Nickelback March 22 PPH HIILL IIPP SS A ARREEN NA A (Atlanta) Ariana Grande, Rixton March 24 TTEEN NN NEESS SSEEEE TTH HEEA A TTRREE (Knoxville) Brian Regan March 26 VVA ARR IIEETTYY PPLLA A YYH HO OU USSEE (Atlanta) King Tuff March 26 SSYYM MPP H HO ON NYY H HA A LLLL (Atlanta) Jane Lynch March 28 FFO OXX TTH HEEA A TTRREE (Atlanta) Brian Regan March 28 CCEEN NTTEERR SS TTA AG GEE (Atlanta) “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, Cary Nokey March 28 TTEERRM MIIN NA A LL W WEESS TT (Atlanta) Swans March 28 RRYYM MA AN NA AU UD DII TTO ORRIIU UM M (Nashville) Brian Regan March 29 EED DD DII EE’’SS A A TTTTIICC (Atlanta) Al Stewart March 29 BBJJ CCCC CCO ON NCCEERRTT H HA ALL LL (Birmingham) Sarah McLachlin March 31 BBU UCCK KH HEEA AD D TTH HEEA ATT RREE (Atlanta) Taking Back Sunday, The Menzingers, Letlive. April 1 CCH HA ASS TTA AII N N PPA A RRK K (Atlanta) Alt-J April 4 GRRA G AN ND DO OLLEE O OPPRRYY H HO OU USSEE (Nashville) Alt-J April 6 SSCCH HEERR M MEERR H HO ORRN N SS YYM MPPH HO ON NYY CCEEN NTTEERR (Nashville) Bernadette Peters April 9 TTH HEE TTA A BBEERRN NA ACC LLEE (Atlanta) The Decemberists April10 SSCCH HEERR M MEERR H HO ORRN N SS YYM MPPH HO ON NYY CCEEN NTTEERR (Nashville) Bernadette Peters April 10 TTH HEE TTA A BBEERRN NA ACC LLEE (Atlanta) The
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(Nashville) Kenny G May 7-9 VVEERR IIZZ O ON NW WIIRR EELL EESSSS A AM MPPH HIITT H HEEAA TTRREE (Atlanta) ZZ Top, Jeff Beck May 10 BB RRIID DG GEESSTT O ON NEE AARR EEN NA A (Nashville) The Who May 11 PP H HIILLII PPSS AA RREEN NAA (Atlanta) Bette Midler May 13 II RRO ON N CCII TTYY (Birmingham) Kamelot, Dragonforce May 21 K IIN K NG GSS TTO ON ND DO OW WN NSS (Atlanta) (Rome, GA) “Counterpoint Music & Arts Festival” May 22-24 SS O OU UTTH HEERRN N SS TTAATTEESS AA M MPPH HIITT H HEEAA TTRREE (Fayetteville, GA) Chuck Negron June 6 GEEO G ORRG GII AA D DO OM MEE (Atlanta) Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Chase Rice June 13 A RREEN A NAA AATT G GW WIIN NN NEETTTT CCEEN NTTEERR (Atlanta) Cheech & Chong, WAR June 13 CCH HAA SSTTAA IIN N PPAARR K K (Atlanta) Idina Menzel July 24 SS O OU UTTH HEERRN NG GRR O OU UN ND D AAM MPP H HIITTH HEEAATTRR EE (Fayetteville, GA) Blood Sweat & Tears July 25 A AARR O A ON N’’SS AA M MPPH HIITT H HEEA A TTRREE (Atlanta) 5 Seconds of Summer August 5 A AARR O A ON N’’SS AA M MPPH HIITT H HEEA A TTRREE (Atlanta) Nickelback August 29 BB RRIID DG GEESSTT O ON NEE AARR EEN NA A (Nashville) Taylor Swift, Vance Joy September 25/26 CCEEN NTTEEN NN NIIAA LL O OLLYYM MPP IICC PP AARR K K (Atlanta) Foo Fighters October 4 BB RRIID DG GEESSTT O ON NEE AARR EEN NA A (Nashville) Foo Fighters October 5 GEEO G ORRG GII AA D DO OM MEE (Atlanta) Taylor Swift, Vance Joy, Shawn Mendes October 24
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Dr. Cabbie PG-13 A doctor-turned-cabbie immigrates to Canada, where he runs a mobile Penguins of Madagascar PG clinic out of his vehicle. Kunal Super spy teams aren’t Nayyar and Vinay Virmani star. born…they’re hatched. Discover the secrets of the greatest and Horrible Bosses 2 R most hilarious covert birds in the After barely escaping with their global espionage biz: Skipper, lives when their plans to murder Kowalski, Rico and Private. These their bosses goes out of control, elitists of the elite are joining Nick, Dale and Kurt decide that forces with a chic undercover they’ll be better off launching a organization, The North Wind. Led business of their own. But a slick by handsome and husky Agent investor has other plans, and when Classified (we could tell you his he manages to snake their success- name, but then…you know), voiced ful venture right out from under- by Benedict Cumberbatch. neath them, the three friends Together, they must stop the villaunch a not-very-well-thought-out lainous Dr. Octavius Brine, voiced
Charlie Day, Jason Bateman and Jason Sudeikis in New Line Cinema’s “Horrible Bosses 2”.
by John Malkovich, from destroy- to each other, Noni and Kaz fall ing the world as we know it. fast and hard, despite the protests of those around them who urge NO N OW W SSH HO OW W II N NG G them to put their career ambitions ahead of their romance. But it is Addicted R ultimately Kaz’s love that gives Zoe (Sharon Leal), a successful Noni the courage to find her own career woman with a loving hus- voice and break free to become the band (Boris Kodjoe) and two ador- artist she was meant to be. ing children falls into a fiery extramarital affair that could be the Big Hero 6 death of her. By the time Zoe’s hus- Robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada band discovers that she’s been learns to harness his genius— leading a double life, it may thanks to his brilliant brother already be too late to save her. Tadashi and their like-minded Tasha Smith, Tyson Beckford, and friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go William Levy co-star. Based on the Tamago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry bestselling novel by Zane. whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. When a devastating turn of Alexander And The Terrible, events catapults them into the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day midst of a dangerous plot unfoldPG ing in the streets of San Fransokyo, Follows young Alexander through Hiro turns to his closest companthe mishaps of a terrible day for his ion—a robot named Baymax—and family after he wishes they all transforms the group into a band would experience the same trou- of high-tech heroes determined to bles he does. solve the mystery. Beyond the Light PG-13 Beyond the Lights is the story of Noni Jean, the music world’s latest superstar. But not all is what it seems, and the pressures cause Noni to nearly fall apart - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a promising young cop and aspiring politician who’s been assigned to her detail. Drawn
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Birdman R An actor – famous for portraying an iconic superhero – struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself.
Dumb And Dumber To PG-13 Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprise their signature roles as Lloyd and Harry in the sequel to the smash hit that took the physical comedy and kicked it in the nuts. The original film’s directors, Peter and Bobby Farrelly, take Lloyd and Harry on a road trip to find a child Harry never knew he had and the responsibility neither should ever, ever be given. Fury R April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany. Gone Girl R GONE GIRL – directed by David Fincher and based upon the global bestseller by Gillian Flynn – unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage. On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports that his beautiful wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick’s portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife? Horrible Bosses 2 R After barely escaping with their lives when their plans to murder their bosses goes out of control, Nick, Dale and Kurt decide that they’ll be better off launching a business of their own. But a slick investor has other plans, and when he manages to snake their successful venture right out from underneath them, the three friends launch a not-very-well-thought-out plan to kidnap the investor’s adult son and trade him for control of their company.
ment to track down the gangsters spend a dreaded Christmas at his that took everything from him. parent’s house with his eccentric father that he has been avoiding Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas for years. When he realizes that he PG left his son’s gifts at home, Boyd Kirk is enjoying the annual and his father must hit the road in Christmas party extravaganza a blizzard to retrieve the gifts thrown by his sister until he real- before sunrise to save Christmas. izes he needs to help out Christian, his brother-in-law who has a bad Annie PG case of the bah-humbugs. Annie is a young, happy foster kid who’s also tough enough to make Ouija PG-13 her way on the streets of New York A group of friends must confront in 2014. Originally left by her partheir most terrifying fears when ents as a baby with the promise they awaken the dark powers of an that they’d be back for her someancient spirit board. day, it’s been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster St. Vincent PG-13 mom Miss Hannigan. But everyMaggie, a single mother, moves thing’s about to change when the into a new home in Brooklyn with hard-nosed tycoon and New York her 12-year old son, Oliver. Forced mayoral candidate Will Stacks – to work long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbor, Vincent, a retired curmudgeon with a penchant for alcohol and gambling. An odd friendship soon blossoms between the improbable pair. Together with a pregnant stripper named Daka, Vincent brings Oliver along on all the stops that make up his daily routine – the race track, a strip club, and the local dive bar. Vincent helps Oliver grow to become a man, while Oliver begins to see in Vincent something that no one else is able to: a misunderstood man with a good heart. The Best of Me When a mutual friend dies, former high school sweethearts Dawson Cole and Amanda Collier find themselves back in their hometown for the first time in 20 years. Amanda has moved on with a family of her own, but Dawson never got over his one true love. Their old relationship is rekindled, but the forces that drove them away in the first place are still there and violence and heartbreak are the only possible outcomes.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 PG-13 Katniss Everdeen leads the districts of Panem in a rebellion against the tyrannical and corrupt Capitol. As the war that will determine the fate of Panem escalates, Katniss must decipher for herself who she can Interstellar PG-13 A group of explorers make use of a trust and what needs to be done, newly discovered wormhole to sur- with everything she cares for in the pass the limitations on human balance. space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstelCO C OM MIIN NG G SSO OO ON N lar voyage. John Wick A Merry Friggin’ Christmas PG-13 An ex-hitman comes out of retire- Boyd and his family are forced to ENIGMA
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771188 9999 The world’s first jukebox, then known as a “nickel in the slot machine,” was installed at San Francisco’s’ Palais Royal Hotel. It had been created by simply adding a coin slot to an Edison phonograph. The machine had no amplification and patrons had to listen to the music using one of four listening tubes. In its first six months of service, the machine earned over $1000. 11 995555 Bill Haley’s “Rock Around The Clock” reaches #1 in the UK and is considered to be the first Rock and Roll record to accomplish that feat.
“Incense and Peppermints” by The Strawberry Alarm Clock hits the top of the Billboard Pop chart. The recording was initially intended as a ‘b-side’ and the lead vocal is actually that of a friend of the band, 16year-old Greg Munford, who was just hanging around during the session. Munford was not even a regular band member, but ended up singing a tune that would become a Rock and Roll standard and sell over a million copies. Despite this success, Munford never actually joined the original group and drummer Randy Seol sang the song in concert. George Martin, who told the band Although it was a huge success in that their original ballad version America, the single didn’t chart at was “too bloody boring for words,” all in the UK. the song is re-arranged to an uptempo rocker which would rise to #2 Capitol Records releases The Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour” LP in the UK and #3 in the US. in the US. It would rise to number one on the Billboard chart, where it 11 9966 44 The Shangri-Las’ teen-trouble clas- would stay for eight weeks and be sic, “Leader Of The Pack” topped the nominated for a Grammy Award for Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. It Best Album in 1968. (It lost to Glen made #11 in the UK. Beatles’ drum- Campbell’s “By The Time I Get To mer Ringo Starr said about the song: Phoenix”) “Oh no, they’re saying the leader of 1199 6688 the pack’s dead and all that. This record’s a load of rubbish. Turn it Over 10,000 fans saw Cream play their final two concerts at the Royal off.” Albert Hall in London. During the Three years after he wrote “Crazy” shows, the crowd chanted “God save for Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson made the Cream.” Clapton and drummer his first appearance at the Grand Ginger Baker would continue to Ole Opry in Nashville when he work together in Blind Faith with Steve Winwood and Rick Grech. opened for Roger Miller.
11 995577 Billboard magazine reports that Rock and Roll acts are turning away from the “increasingly disappointing grosses” of big package shows in 11 996666 favor of teen record hops, where performers appear for smaller guar- The Beatles begin recording sesantees but bigger percentages of the sions for the “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely gate. Hearts Club Band” LP by laying down tracks for “Strawberry Fields Forever”. The song however, doesn’t 1199 5588 The Kingston Trio became the very make the 1967 album, but would first group to ever have an album appear the following year on reach the top of the US chart. Before “Magical Mystery Tour”. them, only solo artists had hit number one. They would go on to record Several thousand teenagers battle a total of fourteen Top Ten albums with Kansas City police after a James and an additional five would enter Brown concert is halted because of what officials call “obscene dances the Top 25. being performed on the stage.” 11 9966 00 “Are You Lonesome Tonight”, a bal- “I’m Losing You” by The Temptations lad that was written in 1926 and first enters the US R&B chart where it will recorded by Al Jolson, became Elvis become the group’s fourth straight Presley’s 14th number one hit in the number one. The record peaked at US. Billboard magazine reported #8 on the Pop chart. The tune will that five answer records to “Are You return in versions by Rare Earth in Lonesome Tonight?” had been 1970 (#7) and Rod Stewart in 1971 released. Four of them were differ- (#24). ent versions of the same song entitled “Yes, I’m Lonesome Tonight.” 119966 77 The fifth was the standard “Oh How Rolling Stone magazine quotes San I Miss You Tonight”. Francisco disc jockey Tom Donahue: “Top Forty radio, as we know it 1199 6622 today and have known it for the last The Beatles re-record “Please Please ten years, is dead, and its rotting Me” at EMI’s Abbey Road Studios. corpse is stinking up the airwaves.” Under the direction of producer ENIGMA
Steppenwolf’s first album, which includes their biggest hits, “Born to Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride”, is certified Gold. 1199 6699 Blood, Sweat And Tears see a third single, “And When I Die”, peak at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy” and “Spinning Wheel” also topped out at the second spot earlier in the year. 11 9977 00 George Harrison releases his first post-Beatles album, “All Things Must Pass”, produced by Phil Spector and featuring Eric Clapton, Dave Mason, Ringo Starr and Jim Gordon. The triple disc set would go on to be certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA, making it the best selling album by a solo Beatle. 11 9977 11 The three surviving members of The Doors tell Rolling Stone magazine that they are determined to carry even after the death of singer Jim Morrison. Despite their efforts, they will officially disband in 1973. In September, 2002, nearly thirty years
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to the day after their final concert, a reunited version of The Doors returned to the stage with a new singer, Ian Astbury of the Cult. 119977 33 After cracking Billboard’s Top Ten with “It Don’t Come Easy” (#4) and “Back Off Boogaloo” (#9), Ringo Starr reaches number one with “Photograph”, a song he co-wrote with George Harrison. 11 9977 44 Elton John was joined on stage by John Lennon at Elton’s Madison Square Garden concert. They performed three numbers together, “Whatever Gets You Through the Night”, “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds” and “I Saw Her Standing There”. Lennon had promised the flamboyant rocker that he would make a stage appearance with him if his “Whatever Gets You Through the Night” became a #1 hit, which it did two weeks earlier. Later that same night, Lennon and his estranged wife Yoko Ono reconciled backstage after being separated for a year. 1199 7766 Queen’s, “Bohemian Rhapsody” hit number one in the UK, where it stayed until the end of January 1977, longer than any other song since Slim Whitman’s “Rose Marie” in 1955. The promotional video that accompanied the song is generally
acknowledged as being the first UK Sting, Phil Collins, members of U2 Pop video and cost 5,000 Pounds to and many others. The tune quickly produce. became a best seller and raised a ton of money for famine relief in The Band’s final concert, called The Ethiopia. Last Waltz, was performed at San 11 998866 Francisco’s Winterland. It included appearances by Bob Dylan, Van For the first time in Billboard chart Morrison, Eric Clapton, Joni history, the top three spots are Mitchell, Neil Young, Ringo Starr, occupied by female artists. #1 is Emmylou Harris, Muddy Waters, Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors”, #2 is Ronnie Hawkins and Neil Diamond. Tina Turner with “Typical Male” and #3 is Janet Jackson’s “When I Think Jerry Lee Lewis accidentally shoots Of You”. his bass player, Norman “Butch” 11 998899 Owens, twice in the chest while trying to hit a soda bottle. Lewis is Songwriter Diane Warren was the charged with shooting a firearm author of the number 1 and number within the city limits. Owens recov- 2 songs in the US. “When I See You ered from the incident. Smile” was a hit for Bad English, and “Blame It On the Rain” was credited 1199 7799 to Milli Vanilli. Warren would go on A pair of Pop music divas, Donna to write “I Don’t Want to Miss a Summer and Barbra Streisand com- Thing” for Aerosmith and the bined their voices to produce the Armageddon soundtrack in 1998. top tune in the US, “No More Tears 11 999911 (Enough Is Enough)”. It’s Summer’s third number one single and 45-year-old Freddie Mercury, lead Streisand’s fourth. The record made singer of Queen, died of bronchop#3 in the UK. neumonia induced by HIV, at his home in London, England, only one All of Ringo Starr’s mementoes from day after publicly acknowledging he his days with The Beatles are had the disease. destroyed when his home in Hollywood Hills burns to the KISS drummer Eric Carr died of a ground. cerebral hemorrhage while hospitalized for cancer. He was 41. Anita Pallenburg, the common-law wife of Rolling Stone Keith Richards, 119999 33 is cleared of murder charges in the Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always shooting death of her young male Love You” reaches the top of the companion, whose body had been Billboard Hot 100 where it will stay found in her New York state home. unchallenged until next March. The four original members of KISS perform for what they say will be the last time. However, they would reunite in 1996 for a tour in full makeup. 11 9988 11 A concert by The Allman Brothers Band and The Grateful Dead, scheduled at the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando, Florida, is canceled because only 10,000 of 60,000 tickets have been sold. When the two groups played together in New York eight years ago, they drew over 600,000. 1199 8822 Lionel Richie reaches the top of the Billboard singles chart with “Truly”, his first solo effort since leaving The Commodores. 1199 8844 “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, a song written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, was recorded in London, England by an all-star cast of British artists that included Paul Young,
the Season” at London’s Jazz Cafe. Whitney Houston backs out of a slated one million dollar performance at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC after finding out the event was a mass wedding for over 1,000 Moonie couples. 1199 9988 Despite objections from The Recording Industry Association of America, who is worried about the growing problem of internet file swapping, the first portable MP3 player goes on sale in the US. Ten years later, over 150 million had been sold.
22000088 For the eighth straight year, revenue for North American terrestrial radio declined, with figures showing a seven percent drop from last year. The entire industry had its worst year financially since 1954. 220011 11 Rolling Stone magazine rated Jimi Hendrix as the greatest guitar player in history in a list which included Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page and Pete Townshend among the top ten.
22001122 Rod Stewart scored his first number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart since “Have I 22000011 Beatles’ guitarist George Harrison Told You Lately” in 1993 when his passed away at the age of 58, while rendition of “Let It Snow, Let It resting at a friend’s home in Los Snow, Let It Snow” rose to the top. Angeles. His last words were report22001133 ed to have been, “Love one another.” The news came as a shock to the Britain’s Daily Mail reported that world, despite Harrison’s much- George Harrison’s sister was living chronicled cancer treatments. in a pre-fabricated home and “strugSpeaking outside his home in St gling for money” since her John’s Wood, north west London, allowance from The Beatles star’s Paul McCartney said: ‘I am devastat- estate was cut off about a year after ed and very, very sad’. Ringo Starr, he passed away. 82-year-old Louise speaking from Vancouver, Canada Harrison admitted that she had no said: ‘We will miss George for his access to her brother’s multi-million sense of love, his sense of music and dollar fortune and is cash-poor livhis sense of laughter.’ ing in rural Missouri. She never challenged her brother’s estate, adding “I don’t care about the 22000055 The Anti-Defamation League money, it’s been over ten years and demanded that Michael Jackson I haven’t made any ripples.” apologize for allegedly making a series of anti-Semitic comments on a voicemail message, which were aired on ABC’s Good Morning 11 9999 44 America. Jackson’s camp denied the Songwriter Tommy Boyce committed allegations. suicide by shooting himself at his Nashville home. Besides writing Joe Jones, a musician and producer “Last Train To Clarksville”, “Valleri” who sang the 1961 Billboard #3 hit and “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone” “You Talk Too Much” and went on to for The Monkees, Boyce and his become an independent music pubpartner Bobby Hart scored a num- lisher and advocate for Black artists’ ber eight hit of their own with “I rights, passed away at the age of 79. Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight” 22000077 in 1967. Kevin DuBrow, the gravelly voiced 11 9999 55 singer for the Heavy Metal group Junior Walker, who lead The All Quiet Riot was found dead in Las Stars on several Top 40 hits includ- Vegas. He was 52. ing “Shotgun”, “What Does It Take” and “These Eyes”, died of cancer at Former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle, a convicted sex the age of 64. offender, was arrested for failing to 119999 77 properly register a new permanent After not playing together for over address. The 59-year-old Pyle plead30 years, The Zombies briefly reunit- ed guilty in 1993 to charges of ed to promote their new box set attempted capital sexual battery by called “Zombie Heaven”. Rod Argent an adult on a victim younger than 12 (keyboards), Paul Atkinson (guitar), and being principal to lewd and lasColin Blunstone (vocals), Hugh civious behavior on a child younger Grundy (drums) and Chris White than 16. He was sentenced to eight (bass) performed their two biggest years of probation. hits, “She’s Not There” and “Time of ENIGMA
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77RRU UM MOOUURR HHAASS IITT… … …The slogan is as recognizable as any: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But NASCAR will make an exception on Dec. 5 when it gives audiences a front row seat as JJaayy Moohhrr, LLaaddyy A M Anntteebbeell lluum m, A All ooee BBllaacccc Maaii ssyy take the and LLee nnnnoonn aanndd M stage at the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards™ show from the Wynn Las Vegas® live on FOX Sports 1. This year, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards will honor 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Keevv iinn H H aarr vviicckk , as Series champion K well as celebrate the other Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup™ Challengers. FOX Sports 1 will provide coverage of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards beginning at 9 p.m. ET. Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will Moohhrr begin coverage at 8 p.m. ET. M will serve as the host for the second consecutive year. The actor, comedian, radio host and bestselling author has one of the most expansive backgrounds in show business. After landing his dream job at “Saturday Night Live” and launching his career in film alongm CC rruuii ssee in “Jerry Maguire,” side TToom Moohhrr appeared in approximately M 200 network television episodes and more than 25 feature films. Additionally, his national radio
show, “Jay Mohr Sports,” is syndicated in more than 155 markets across the U.S. With a career in entertainment that spans over Moohhrr has become three decades, M an artist who knows no limits, making him the perfect person to help celebrate NASCAR’s most prominent drivers. …In a video posted on his Facebook page, CC rree eedd singer SSccootttt SSttaapppp says he’s broke and living in a Holiday Inn. In the 15-minute video titled “Public Statement #1,” Stapp begins by summarizing various rumors that emerged during the last few weeks, including stories that he had died as well as gossip that he was drinking, taking drugs and in rehab. “I’m sober as can be,” SSttaa pppp says in the video. “Once the rumors started coming out I began getting blood and urine tests once a week just in case … someone tried to call me on the carpet about it, I could prove [sobriety].” SSttaapppp goes on to say that he is under “some kind of vicious attack” and that an audit of his label and personal finances revealed that “a lot of money was stolen” from him. He also said that the people who are allegedly responsible for his current financial situation had threatened to reveal intimate details of his life if he went public with his accusa-
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tions. According to SSttaapppp, the IRS has frozen his bank accounts “two or three times,” leaving him “compart of a crowd. Lucky for one and pletely penniless.” only audience member FF rree ddrrii kk Wii kk iinngg ssss oonn , his friend A Annddeerr ss …Admit it. You’ve always wanted W KIISSSS.. You’ve dreamed of H H ee llgg eess oonn is the director of to be in K trading guitar licks and makeup “Experiment Ensam.” “I had an tips with PPaauull SSttaannllee yy, talking mar- endless series of meetings where I G eennee SSii m mm moonnss managed to convince people my keting trends with G and perhaps sitting behind the extreme fandom made me the best drums and pounding out “Rock and candidate for the enviable task,” Wii kk iinngg ssss oonn said, according to Roll All Nite” during the band’s W sold out concert in your home- Rolling Stone. town. Now you can join KISS via the magic of the band’s new smart- …You can forget about seeing wii fftt take on the role of phone/tablet app that features TT aayyll oorr SSw J J o o n n i i M M i i t t cc hhee ll ll .. Two years after technology enabling you tp put the K K I I S S S S reports came out that a film adapband in your pictures The Official Photo app includes photos tation was in the works of SShheeii llaa Wee llll eerr ’’ss 2009 triple biography, of all members, as well as pics of W album art, instruments used by “Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni band members and other items, Mitchell, Carly Simon – and the mm moonnss tongue, SSttaannll eeyy’’ss Journey of a Generation,” M Mii ttcchhee llll such as SSiim Starchild boots and more. The app says it’s not going to happen. can also be used in conjunction Variety reported at the time that wiifftt was “already in line to with the band’s KISS ME! contests TT aayyll oorr SSw Mii ttcchheellll ,” while A Allll iiss oonn where fans submit photos of them- play JJoonnii M Wii ll llii aam mss , JJee ss ssii ccaa PPaa rree and selves dressed as their favorite W Annaa llee iigghh TTii ppttoonn were testing for bandmembers. The K KII SSSS Official A moonn, and A All iiss oonn PPiill ll, Photo app debuted on the Apple the role of SSii m Ollii vvii aa TT hhiirr llbbyy, A Arr ii G G rr aayynnoorr and ZZ ooee App Store earlier this week and O Kaa zzaann were up for the part of K Kiinngg . will be available for Android K Mii ttcchhee llll wasn’t a fan of smartphones and the Apple iPad in Apparently M the script or how books have porearly 2015. trayed her. …Artists are often promoting up- “I squelched that! I said to the proclose-and-personal gigs and ducer, ‘All you’ve got is a girl with Miittcchheellll told opportunities to see performances high cheekbones.’” M in intimate settings with small The Sunday Times (via NME.com). D yyllaa nn and his “It’s just a lot of gossip, you don’t capacity crowds. BBoobb D touring band took the concept to have the great scenes.” She added, the next level on Sunday by per- “There’s a lot of nonsense about forming for just one fan at me in books, assumptions, assumpPhiladelphia’s Academy of Music. tions, assumptions.” The show took place as the latest installment in the Swedish film …The Queen of Soul says don’t series “Experiment Ensam,” which waste your money – or soul – on documents people experiencing the recently released unauthorized things on their own rather than as biography about her. In a state-
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ment, A Arr eetthhaa FFrraa nnkkll iinn called DD aavvii dd RRiittzz ’’ss “Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin,” a “trashy book.” The two have a history of collaborating: FFrr aannkkll iinn and award-winning RRiittzz worked together on her 1999 biography, “Aretha: From These Roots.” He also won a Grammy Award for best album notes for his work on FFrr aannkk llii nn’’ss 1992 box set, Queen of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings. “As many of you are aware, there is a very trashy book out there full of lies and more lies about me. ... (The writer’s) actions are obviously vindictive because I edited out some crazy statements he had the gall to try and put in my book written 15 years ago,” the statement read. “Evidently, he has been carrying this hatred ever since.” In “Respect,” RRiittzz writes about FFrr aannkkll iinn as teenage parent, her own parents’ separation, her battle with alcohol and more. “The sensitive questions – A Arr eetthhaa ’’ss Arreetthhaa havmother leaving family, A ing two babies while still in her Arr eetthhaa being beaten by her teens, A first husband ... were off-limits,” RRiittzz writes in his new book about working with FF rraannkk llii nn for their 1999 effort. “In my view, my two years of working on ‘From These Roots’ resulted in my failure to actualize the great potential in AArr eetthhaa’’ss narration. I didn’t do what I set out to do.” RRiittzz has written a number of biogmee ss to raphies, ranging from EEttttaa JJaa m RRiicckk JJaa m mee ss to RRaayy CC hhaa rrll eess. He has won the Ralph Gleason Music Book Award four times, and last year he received the ASCAP Timothy White Award for outstanding musical G uuyy book, biography for the BBuuddddyy G “When I Left Home.” He has also authored many novels, essays and articles.
Prosecutors say an arrest warrant was issued for Evers after she missed a court date. She was later arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico. EEvvee rrss pleaded guilty earlier this year to impersonating the singer and marrying the man after convincing him she was K Krr aauussss . EEvvee rrss was sentenced to eight years of probation, ordered to pay restitution, return four cars to the man and sign his home back to him. Abbhhoorr rr eenntt …Death metal band A DDee cciim maattii oonn took part in an experimental art piece that will see them play in a hermetically sealed box until the air runs out. The performance, created by Portuguese Onnooffrree and entitled artist JJooããoo O ‘Box sized DIE’ took place Thursday outside the Gherkin in London from 6pm. The piece will see the band play in a cramped steel cube which will be sealed and soundproofed; the band will continue to play until the oxygen inside runs out. The piece was previously performed by metal band Unfathomable Ruination throughout July in the same space. AAbbhhoorr rree nntt DDee cciim maa ttii oonn will reprise the event with this one-off performance. In a statement about the piece. O Onnooffrree stated, “The performance’s duration was limited to the length of time in which oxygen is expended. Outside the cube, viewers observe its strange vibrations, only viewing the band’s entrance and exit to the performance space.” AAbbhhoorr rr eenntt DDee cciim maattii oonn, meanwhile, have said that they were “delighted” to step in to the performance for one
night. The five-piece hail from London and released their debut EP Infected Celestial Utopia in 2 0 1 3 . Kuurrtt …A new documentary about K CCoobbaaiinn is set for release in 2015. The BBrree tttt M Moorrggee nn film is called Montage Of Heck and will premiere next year on the HBO channel in the US. Pitchfork reports that it is the first “fully authorized” Nii rrvvaa nnaa frontman. film about the N His daughter FFrraa nncceess BBeeaa nn CC oobbaaii nn is acting as executive producer on the project. Speaking about the film, filmmaker M Moorr ggeenn explained that the film has been eight years in the works. “I started work on this project eight years ago,” he said in a press release. “Like most people, when I started, I figured there would be limited amounts of fresh material to unearth. However, once I stepped into KKuurr tt’’ss archive, I discovered over 200 hours of unreleased music and audio, a vast array of art projects (oil paintings, sculptures), countless hours of never-before-seen home movies, and over 4,000 pages of writings that together help paint an intimate portrait of an artist who rarely revealed himself to the media." If you know any truths, half-truths or outright lies about the music and club scene send it to Sissy Vance c/o rumoursmill@enigmaonline.com.
1. AC/DC 2. Cracker 3. Ziggy Marley 4. Foo Fighters 5. TV On The Radio 6. Trigger Hippy 7. Elle King 8. Joe Bonamassa 9. The Decemberists 10. Pink Floyd 11. The New Basement Tapes 12. Umphrey's McGee 13. Lucinda Williams 14. James McMurtry 15. Shakey Graves 16. Jenny Lewis 17. Tweedy 18. Leonard Cohen 19. Shovels & Ropes 20. Weezer
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…A woman who admitted she All iiss oonn KKrraa uuss ss impersonated singer A to swindle money from a 75-yearold Fayetteville man has been returned to Arkansas after being arrested in New Mexico. KHOG reports that PPee ggggyy SSuuee EE vveerr ss pleaded not guilty to a failure to appear charge in Washington County Circuit Court on Wednesday.
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Time Is Not On Falcons Side
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Well that didn’t last long. That being the lead in the division and the lead Sunday as the Atlanta Falcons fell as time expired Sunday to the Cleveland Browns 26-24 at the Georgia Dome.
Atlanta was coming in on a twogame winning streak their first such this season and Roddy White came into the game for Atlanta having juts topped 10,000 career receiving yards – only the 42nd in league history. Lights, camera, Thanks to the Saints falling Monday action! Game on! night to the Baltimore Ravens 34-27 everything is status quo – at least The game was a see-saw battle that for this week. Regardless what saw the Falcons take the lead first, happened Sunday the Atlanta Cleveland take back the lead, the Falcons remain in first place. increase it, Atlanta take the lead back, Cleveland take back the lead Sunday’s game was a fun roller and increase it again only for the coaster ride despite the outcome. Falcons to rally late but see it go “Johnny Football” aka Johnny away once and for all on the last Manziel was there riding the bench play of the game. for the Browns. Josh Gordon was back in uniform after a 10 game Mike Smith has been catching hell suspension for violation of the for clock management as 44 secleague’s substance abuse policy. onds were left in the game when ENIGMA
Atlanta took the lead back at 24-23. Smith has been a big man about it with his job ever so much on the line with each and every breath he takes, but you folks need to hold your horses. As in the loss to the Lions and an almost identical scenario here is what the deal is in both cases. Julio Jones. Yep, you read that right. Julio Jones. Jones is one of the most exciting receivers in the league no doubt, but he is not clutch. And his inability to catch the ball is coming into question if you ask me. He makes great acrobatic catches in all sorts of traffic but that seems to be the only way he can catch the ball. Last season before it ended early for him due to another foot injury five games in he led the
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league in receptions and yards. Not hardly this season. Granted, he’s doing pretty good but of late he’s had hands of stone. Late Sunday with Atlanta trailing and facing a third down on the Cleveland 35 Matt Ryan opted to throw a short, high percentage pass to Jones. The ball was thrown perfectly hitting Jones in the hands who promptly dropped it. People raised and are still raising hell that Smith did not run the ball on that play that would have either forced the Browns to use one of their timeouts or they could have run the clock down a few more seconds. Well here is the thing – Jones should not have dropped the pass. A simple reception here and game over. Even if Atlanta had run
the ball they were still in most cases looking at at least a 50-yard field goal. Granted, Matt Bryant has been almost automatic all season from every distance, especially in a Dome situation. But you are asking for a guy to kick one a distance that on average is barely made 50 percent of the time by all kickers. Besides if Jones caught the ball not one would be questioning Smith’s call and instead would be talking about the Atlanta resurgence despite injuries. That and they would be talking about how the Browns aren’t as good as they thought a couple of weeks ago and are finally showing their true colors… and when is Johnny Football gonna play? “It certainly was tough. From an offensive standpoint, we had an opportunity to get that first down to get us in better field goal range. Those are those things, when you’re low on the clock at the end, you’ve got to take advantage of with every opportunity that you have. Offensively, we would have liked to have converted the third down and see what happens then. In this league, when there’s time left on the clock, you never know
what is going to happen. I give credit to Cleveland; they made some great plays down the stretch,” said Ryan.
thrown to him which works out to a 66 percent completion rate – almost ten percent higher than Jones. And if you don’t count the Bears game where White only Jones was targeted 13 times – the caught 50 percent of the passes most targeted receiver by Ryan. thrown to him, he caught 68.3 perJones only caught five of them. cent of the passes thrown his way. Yep, he dropped or missed eight of the passes thrown his way. The And while everyone is bitching Atlanta receiver caught 38 percent about the time management the of the passes thrown his way for 68 defense was unable to stop Brian yards and the first touchdown of Hoyer in the waning seconds as he the game. completed four passes in a row to set up the 37 yard winner as time By comparison Roddy White who ran out. will go down as probably the franchise’s best receiver but Ryan’s sec- And I don’t want to put too much ond favorite after Jones caught blame on the defense. They coneight passes to lead the Falcons for tinue to improve. Two Matt Ryan 96 yards. Oh yeah, White was turnovers in Atlanta territory and thrown to ten times. He caught 80 the Falcon defense held Cleveland percent of the passes thrown his to two field goals. Those were way. moral victories that kept the Falcons’ hopes alive. Add to that In the Bears game five game ago three interceptions of Hoyer and when Jones’ excessive drops came moderate pressure – only one sack to my attention he caught four of 12 compared to last week. Two-thirds passes thrown his way that day. of the Atlanta defensive unit is Since the Bears game Jones has solid – the secondary and linecaught 27 of 48 passes thrown his backers who are not only young way. That comes out to 56.25 per- but under rookie contract status cent completion rate. By compari- much like the Seahawks defense of son White caught 31 of 47 passes last year. The final frontier for the ENIGMA
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Falcons defense remains the defensive line. It was a liability last year and is more so this year. But a new draft is coming and hopefully Thomas Dimitroff knows what he needs to concentrate in the offseason. “This was a tough loss for our team because it felt like it was our game to win. You have to give the Browns a lot of credit because they found a way to come up on top. I felt like we made a lot of plays throughout the game, but I guess it wasn’t enough. Our defense was solid but we just couldn’t stop them from scoring the last-second field goal. Somehow we have to put this loss behind us and start preparation for the opponent next week,” said Falcon cornerback Desmond Trufant. The Falcons remain at home this week as they host the NFC West leading Arizona Cardinals who at 92 have the best record in the NFC. Kickoff is slated for 4:05 and will be aired on Fox.
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Cowboys Catch Giants Pass Them For the Win The Dallas Cowboys continued their November magic under Tony Romo as they grabbed a thrilling 31-28 victory away from the New York Giants in the waning minutes to remain the only unbeaten NFL team on the road this year. The Cowboys swagger this year is akin to the infamous “shaken but not stirred” cocktail that epitomized the essence of cool a certain spy possesses. Dallas’ star quarterback neatly summed up this year’s team in a simple one-line statement. “We are comfortable in uncomfortable situations. “
in the first half. The Cowboys started the game – which was played in ideal conditions at the Meadowlands – by going a quick three and out. The Giants then took a play out of the Dallas handbook with a lengthy time consuming drive (seven minutes, 13 plays) that ended with Eli Manning finding receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. alone in the end zone for a 3-yard score. New York’s efficient use of a no-huddle offense was quite effective against the Cowboy defense and enabled the Giants to overcome many third and long situations.
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on the line to stop running back DeMarco Murray, Romo passed the team down the field. Unfortunately, the drive stalled out when the Cowboy QB overthrew tight end Jason Witten in the end zone and the team had to settle for a 38-yard field goal by Dan Bailey. A nice kickoff return by Preston Parker set New York up on its own 34-yard line. Once again, Manning directed his offense down the field with it ending on a 43-yard heave to Beckham, who made an acrobatic fingertip grab for the score. The NBC commentators couldn’t get enough of the catch as they literally had an orgasm on-air describing how great the catch was over and over and over and over and, well,
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you get the picture. Dallas was unfazed by the reception. Romo marched his team down the field in nine plays. The key play was a 27-yard screen pass to running back Lance Dunbar that went to the Giants six. Two plays later, a brilliantly executed shovel pass to Jason Witten resulted in an easy touchdown from the four-yard line. Offensive coordinator Scott Lineham’s call caught the Giants totally unprepared as the Cowboy clawed their way back to within four points. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, their defense wasn’t going to stop New York’s third drive of the first half. Manning relied on the talents of running back Andre Williams on this six minute drive that ended
with the back running three yards coverage and caught the ball at the in for the score and a 21-10 half 15-yard line. He then powered his way into the end zone for a 31-yard time lead. touchdown reception, and most In the second half, a different importantly, the lead. Dallas defense took the field. They stopped the Giants on their open- Despite their losing record, New ing drive to end their futility with York wasn’t about to give up. Eli Manning. Romo caught New Manning took over on his own York in a blitz and threw a dart to seven-yard line and calmly led his slot receiver Cole Beasley who team on a six-minute drive that hopped over a Giant defender and ended with tight end Adrien sped his way toward the end zone Robinson catching his only pass of for a 45-yard touchdown recep- the day, a one-yard flip for an easy tion. New York regrouped and touchdown. Now it was up to drove the ball to the Dallas 23. The Romo to lead his “no panic” key play of the entire game then offense with only three minutes occurred. Manning overthrew a left in the contest. wide open Preston Parker on a slant route over the middle. The The Dallas QB, who had faced this receiver tipped the ball in the air same situation in the fourth quarat the Cowboy seven and safety ter several times before, connectBarry Church caught the ball at the ed with Bryant and Witten for four. It was off to the races. The short gains. DeMarco Murray cameras caught a thoroughly found a seam and rushed for nine dejected Eli Manning throw his yards on a third and one. Romo hands down in frustration as then found his slot receiver, Church returned his interception. Beasley, for a 21-yard gain. That He was finally dragged down at the was followed by a Jason Witten Cowboy 48. Two minutes later, connection of 15 and another Dez Dallas had the lead as receiver Dez Bryant completion for eight. On Bryant got underneath the Giants second down and two from the
Giants 13 with just over a minute to play, the offensive line gave Romo all the time he needed to wait for Bryant to break free in the end zone where he drilled him for the score. The 23rd fourth quarter comeback of his career was complete.
against the Cowboys with a near flawless performance and a 156 quarterback rating. He was 29 of 40 for 338 yards and one interception. That one mistake changed the course of the game for the Giants and ultimately cost them the game. So much for statistics!
Manning did his best to ruin the moment. This time, the Dallas defensive coordinator Rob Marinelli’s squad stood tall and stopped the Giants short on a 4th down play. The jubilant Cowboys walked out of the Meadowlands with another November win. No one cared about Odell Beckham Jr.’s fingertip catch.
The Cowboys will face Philadelphia two times in the next three weeks to determine who wins the division. Both teams are atop the division with identical 8-3 records.
Coow C w bbooyy N ote s – Running back DeMarco Murray is one game away from tying Emmett Smith’s Cowboy record of eleven 100-yard games in a season. He gained 121 yards on 24 carries against the Giants and now has 1,354 yards for the season. The NFL’s second leading rusher, Philadelphia’s LeSean McCoy, trails Murray by 500 yards.
Cowboy defensive coordinator Rob Marinelli was visibly upset after the game with his defense despite the victory. The Giants started the game going a 7-7 on third down situations and finished the game going 11 for 16. When they have to play 30 minutes or more, lack of depth plays a big role in the other team racking up yards against the team. The fast-paced offense created by the Eagles Chip Kelly won’t be as forgiving as the Giants, even with their second-string quarterback at the helm.
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Despite Loss the Future Looks Bright For Titans
Before the folks at Lincoln Financial Field got settled and before those at home cracked the seal on a cold beverage the Philadelphia Eagles were already ahead of the Tennessee Titans. Four minutes later they doubled their lead. And when the quarter came to an end they led 17-0. Before you knew it when all the crying began as well as the gnashing of teeth as the Eagles won 4324.
tough that we didn’t start out good, but we did respond in the second quarter. I think we had 17 points and moved the ball down the field, so it wasn’t a complete shutout. But obviously when you go into a place like this against an offense like Philadelphia has, those hurt you early when you do that,” said Titan head coach Ken Whisenhunt over the inability of his team to overcome the quick start of the Eagles.
“I would say that the second quarter, that was a little bit of a response, wasn’t it? So there was a response. It just wasn’t as quickly maybe, if that’s what you’re referring to. I don’t know. I said it was
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game throwing for 345 yards and and he can sit in there and make two scores while throwing one the throws he needs to make,” interception. said Titans tight end Delanie Walker. “I think Zach is a very good quarterback. He’s just going to get bet- Walker returned to the lineup ter as he keeps playing. I’m excit- after missing time with a concused to see how he’s going to train sion having a great game back with this offseason, and how he’s going 155 receiving yards. “A lot of times to come back and try to be the you have a stud receiver and they leader for this team. I think it’s double that stud receiver on the going to work out fine for him. outside. When you have a stud He’s got great poise and he sits in tight end, they have to double him the pocket. He’s not scared. When on the inside and that creates you’re a young quarterback and some matchups out wide. So havyou’re showing that early, he’s got ing [Delanie Walker] on our side signs of being something great. really helps and obviously he When we can establish a run showed that today,” said game, they’re not going to be able Mettenberger. to put all of that pressure on Zach,
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Defense, however that has always been a strong point for Tennessee continues to suffer. Starting his third game of the season Matt Barclay looked All Pro as he threw for 307 yards completing almost 70 percent of his passes. Barclay had plenty of time under center but had lapses at times as he threw two interceptions. Add to that LeSean McCoy’s 130 yards on the ground including a 53-yard scamper. “It’s very frustrating. It is something that we harp on week in and week out trying to stop the run. I feel we have the guys in this room to stop it and it all comes down to missed tackles and gap fits, something that we should all know how to do and should do. But at the end of the day, it is football and they get the upper hand here and there but we still have to do a better job staying in our gaps,” said Titan defensive lineman Jurrell Casey.
done in college and playing in the SEC, he’s prepared for that. As far as handling that, I think he did a good job. As far as his play for the entire day I’d have to look at it and see it on tape. I know from talking with him on the sideline, because we talk about plays and what we’re trying to do, and the way he handles himself in the huddle, for a young quarterback he’s learning, he’s growing and he’s doing a good job with that,” said Whisenhunt about Mettenberger rallying the team after falling After being behind by 17 going into behind by 17 after one quarter of the second quarter Mettenberger play. rallied the Titans as they cut into the lead and trimmed it down to And that’s as close as it got. The six after Shonn Greene’s two-yard Eagles pretty much ran away with plunge to make the score 20-14. the game in the second half putThe Eagles answered with a McCoy ting 16 on the board while the touchdown run and the half ended Titans only managed another with a Ryan Succop field goal from touchdown. “A fumble. We had a turnover there that doesn’t help. 20 to make the score 27-17. Then we’re down however many “Well I don’t think much fazes points there and we’re kind of Zach from that standpoint. I think going and going and the [offensive he’s obviously, from what he’s pass interference] on Nate [Allen] The Eagles set the tone for the game after the opening kickoff as Josh Huff seven yards deep in the end zone took it to the house. “Well I mean, when you’re on the road in a place like this against a team that will score some points, it’s not the way you want to start the game off. So it’s tough. But to get down 17-0, I thought we made a good recovery in the second quarter. But that doesn’t do you good if you can’t finish,” said Whisenhunt.
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didn’t help. If we scored there then come back and score again, we’re down 10 points instead of 17. Our opportunities are there, we just have to play better. We can’t turn the ball over and we can’t have penalties,” said Mettenberger on what caused the team to lose momentum in the second half. “Okay, obviously a tough day for us on a lot of fronts. It didn’t go the way we wanted it to. I thought we fought back in the second quarter after a terrible start and tried to make a game of it, but ultimately, two turnovers in the second half hurt us and that was frustrating. We had a number of injuries,” said Whisenthunt. The Titans are on the road again this week. They travel to Houston to take on the 5-5 Texans. Kickoff is scheduled for 1pm and will be aired on CBS.
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