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Killing Them Not So Softly Frequently, in first world countries across the globe, I hear, "It's about Americans and their love of guns." That is an oft donned and well-worn conviction. It is intuitive and it makes sense but for a mother of four (17, 13, 9 and 6) who killed her two middle children via torture and suffocation because they tortured and raped the youngest child. Then, there was the 13 year-old girl who attempted to kill her mother twice by spiking her drinks with bleach for taking her I-phone away from her. Or, the 12 year-old boy who, after a year of planning, emptied a bottle of pink pills into himself from his mother's medicine cabinet and took a steak knife to the playground and stabbed a 9 year-old boy in the back multiple times to his death because according to reports, "I'm a bad boy". And finally, there is the incident where three young teenage girls invited a third over for a sleepover; took her into the woods and attempted to beat her to death in an attempt to invoke an urban myth called slender man. Weird huh? Tragically, these incidents are not near as weird and aberrant as they should be and not one gun in the bunch of them. I know what you're thinking. Anyone can stack the facts to suit their purposes and clearly I have. I did not mention one case of gun violence and we all know that Americans are gun-loving, toting and firing people. Still, these nongun incidents are real and by no means stand-alone. I submit the problem is not a gun loving society. The Canadians adore their guns. I suggest the problem is an overall violence problem which is rooted in several things; none of which anyone wants to talk about. It is a messy congealment of

I leave you with those who are last on everyone's list. The weak and the disenfranchised kids who take the abuse day after day; it is they who bring the disruption. With the breaking of the last straw, these kids bring disruption with weapons in a backpack or the poverty, ignorance, immaturity superhuman strength born when and entitlement. While it is never just one of those things, it is always a combination of two or more. My stated menaces are in no way new or exclusive to the United States but America is something which the rest of the world is not; young. There are many newly boundaried countries in Eastern Europe and Africa but the people who live there and their respective cultures are not new. Although the land mass of the United States was stolen from an indigenous people, those people no longer represent a majority share of the population nor the culture. If you accept my premises, I think it quickly becomes clear what the issue is in the United States. We are running on school yard rules. The scale of economy is being determined by the affluent kids whose parents haven't decided which private school to try next because they have been kicked out of all of those they know. The bullies whose home lives are less than enviable use any weapons available to taunt the weak and disenfranchised. The mean girls define who is fit and who isn't; hoping all the while no one looks too closely at them. The nondescript kids, who play while knowing what is going and knowing that it is wrong, choose to leave those who are not them to their plight lest it become theirs despite the obvious truth. The obvious truth is they are the majority population and if they chose to stop the madness they have the numbers to enforce it. They fail to realize eventually their turn always comes; one by one. ENIGMA

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the adrenaline of flight converts to fight. While the other kids bring the pain; it is these kids (these children of any age) who bring the tragedy. It's well past time for the yard monitor to intervene.

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Dear Rocco, Why do people think that all girls that work in a bar are morally devoid and whore? Sure we sell drinks and at times use our feminine wiles to sell more drinks and encourage tipping but I’ve never dated a patron. I don’t sleep around and I’m actually enrolled in college. What gives? MW

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Dear Rocco, What’s the big deal with all the sex tapes. It seems that everyone is making one these days. What am I missing out on? Am I missing out anything? What if I don’t want to see myself having sex? Quite honestly I’m just glad I get to be a part of it. LC

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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You need to enjoy the company of those who enjoy the same pastimes. Problems with financial investments could make you nervous. If possible, rely on coworkers to back your objectives, and talk to superiors in order to get approval. Romance is likely if you can bring yourself to go out with friends. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) You can handle situations that require contact with institutions or large corporations. You don't like confrontations at the best of times; however, you may find them difficult to avoid. You have to take hold of

your life and make some crucial new potential mates; however, avoid decisions. Don't gamble unless you being lavish. You may be angry if someone tries to take credit for can afford to lose. something you did. Children may be Your lucky day this week will be less than honest with you. Pleasure trips or friendly get-togethers will be Friday. satisfying and intellectually stimulating. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Romance could be exciting if you are Your lucky day this week will be spontaneous. Money can be made if Saturday. your are willing to take a chance. You may as well work on projects LEO that will allow you to make progress. (July 23-Aug 22) Someone you like may be receptive Be prepared to step into the limelight and actively seeking your company. if you wish to promote your ambitions. You are best to avoid conYour lucky day this week will be frontations. Try to curb your tongue and let others at least get a word in. Thursday. You'll be prone to tears if your mate is harsh with you this week. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You can enjoy social events and meet Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

term investments. Your reputation will be affected. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You can enjoy entertainment if you join in and follow the crowd for a change. Small business ventures can earn you extra cash. Don't be too eager to spend what's left over; more unexpected expenses are evident. Be sure to question any detail that you feel could leave you in a precarious position at a later date. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Don't make promises. You could have a tendency to spend too much on your home or entertainment. Offer VIRGO consolation, but don't give them any (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A passionate party for two might be direction. Your ability to visualize just the remedy. Deception will play will help you convince others of the an important factor in relationships. possibilities. People trying to entice you to join in will be less than trustworthy. Your lucky day this week will be Although it does look promising, be Tuesday. careful not to overextend yourself or AQUARIUS you will lose in the long run. (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your lucky day this week will be Jealous attitudes may lead you astray. Don't do something silly just Monday. to get back at your mate. Spend a quiet day with the one you love. If LIBRA you can put some work into home (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Don't let others make you feel guilty improvements, you should. or insecure. You can accomplish a lot if you deal with other people's Your lucky day this week will be money or possessions this week. Be Sunday. careful that you don't spend too much time with a person belonging PISCES to someone else. A change is as good (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) as a rest. Don't go looking for Consider selling your homemade crafts at the flea market. You can change. make new connections through Your lucky day this week will be friends or relatives. Your personal life will be under the gun and you Thursday. may want to avoid the questions your lover is going to want to ask SCORPIO you. Take whatever time you can to (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Uncertainties regarding your home get to know each other all over and family are evident. Observations again. will be far more productive. It's time to consider putting money into long- Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

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Pre-Debate Political Gumbo Once again, the nature of our deadline has conspired against me. The second Republican primary debate goes down tomorrow night at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. But I’ve got to conjure up some column inches tonight. So I’ll do a little pre-game for the debate, toss in some other political commentary, and create yet another batch of political gumbo. Here goes… …Unsurprisingly, the California debate is shaping up to be yet another episode of The Donald Trump Show. The comb-over candidate continues to lead in the polls, while former front-

runner Jeb Bush has slipped down to third place… after retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson. Trump’s continued dominance, Carson’s recent rise and Bush’s rapid free fall leave the other eight GOP debaters fighting for that one big sound bite that will push them into relevance… …Back to Trump for a bit. The media continues to paint him as an “outsider” because he is a political novice. He hasn’t been seeking donations because he’s loaded enough to fund his own campaign… so far. That may change when his primary rivals start making big media buys in Iowa, New Hampshire and else-

where. Can Trump’s personal bankroll keep up with Bush’s $100+ million in super-PAC money? Sure. Does Trump want to put a big dent in his net worth to continue his latest venture in reality television? Unlikely. A very wise man once told me: People don’t mind giving you money if you don’t look like you need it. I’m sure there are plenty of Americans who’ll cut a check to The Donald once he sets up the infrastructure required to process donations.

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Only in America could a Caucasian billionaire manage to paint himself as outsider. Our country has been run by rich white guys since its inception… …Thus far, Trump has managed to stay atop the polls without offering any substantial glimpses into his policy positions. The pre-debate hype insists that he will offer up some ideas on foreign policy at the Reagan Library. Surely he

can’t be thinking of putting up more walls once he is elected and talks the Mexicans into building one along our southern border? Trump hasn’t said or done anything thus far to lead me to believe that he has paid more than cursory attention to world news events that don’t involve him. His foreign policy ideas are sure to be... interesting… …Ben Carson is also full of interesting ideas. And, as a black non-politician, he has a much stronger claim to the “outsider” label. He’s also a bit crazy. His calm, eloquent demeanor conceals a mind that often veers into frightening territory. In October 2014, Carson was added to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s extremist watch list because of his association with groups the SPLC considered extremist in nature, his remarks linking gays with pedophiles and his

comparison of health care and liberal government to slavery and totalitarianism. Dr. Ben is a soft-spoken physician with extreme views on numerous topics. I don’t see him winning the GOP nomination, but he’s making life rough for the bonsai of the Bush clan… …Those who’ve been thinking that all Jeb had to do was wait for an inevitable Trump flameout and position himself as a sane, grown-up, and (hopefully) electable option… are still waiting. Bush still seems to be strolling, rather than running, for president. It’s hard to inspire passion among voters when you don’t seem to have any of your own. Jeb seems smarter and quicker on his feet than Dubya, but that’s not a very high bar. So far he’s a single-digit poll performer who can’t seem to get out from under Trump’s shadow. He’ll be looking for any debate oppor-

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tunity that might earn him n’t even take himself seriously. some kind of “win” vs. the bil- Mike Huckabee appeals to the religious right wingers who lionaire blowhard… haven’t already thrown in with …As previously mentioned, Carson. Rand Paul hasn’t even there will be 11 GOP hopefuls bothered to get a “big boy” on the big stage in Simi Valley. haircut yet, so it’s hard to take I haven’t left much room to dis- him seriously. John Kasich is cuss anyone other than Trump, still a wild card, but he has a Carson and Bush. For good rea- lot of ground to make up… son. None of the remaining eight candidates has said or …They say it’s impossible to done anything distinctive. CNN, win the nomination in a host network for the debate, debate, but it’s easy to lose it. bent its rules a bit so it could All eyes will be on Donald sneak Carly Fiorina up on the Trump in Simi Valley. Will The stage. Fiorina’s gender is her Donald let slip with a comment only key differentiator, howev- so far outside the bounds of er. She’s a failed tech CEO who normal thought that he scuttles lost a senate race (to incum- his whole campaign? Probably bent Barbara Boxer) in 2010. not. But it’s always fun to Marco Rubio and Scott Walker, watch him push the boundwho were lumped with Bush as aries… favorites before Trump and Carson shook things up, are - Mark Bedford both playing for the next election cycle. Chris Christie does-

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OLOT, Spain - Police in a Spanish town are complaining of feeling the “effects of smoking something illegal” as a result of smelling seized marijuana stored at their station. USPAC, the union representing police officers in the northeastern town of Olot, said the 2,000 marijuana plants seized during the summer are being stored in locations including the underground parking lot and some police offices due to lack of space and the smell from the plants have been making officers ill. The union said the “unbearable smell” from the

allegedly fired his gun at his own police cruiser and burned it to stage a crime scene. Millis Police said they launched a manhunt Tuesday after an officer reported a white man in a dark pickup truck had fired shots at him while he was driving, causing his patrol car to spin around, crash into a tree and catch fire. However, Sgt. William Dwyer said investigators determined the officer’s own gun was used to shoot the holes in the police cruiser. “We have determined that the officer’s story was fabricated,” Dwyer told CNN. MILLIS, Mass. - Police in “Specifically that he fired shots at Massachusetts said an officer is his own cruiser as part of a plan to facing prosecution after he concoct a story that he was fired upon.” The officer was identified plants has caused “discomfort” and “headaches” in some officers, while others reported “feeling the effects of smoking something illegal.” “What will people who come to report incidents think when they enter the police stations and smell such a strong odor?” the union’s complaint said. The union said police management has failed to address complaints from officers. The complaint called for specialized containers to be installed at the station to store the marijuana and other objects.

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Friday as Bryan Johnson, a rookie part time officer who was scheduled to begin training soon for a position as a full-time Millis Police officer. “It’s hard for me personally. Bryan was a friend, and when this is all over, I wish him the best,” Dwyer told the Boston Globe. “But we are not going to allow anyone who violates the public trust or commits a crime to receive special treatment.” Dwyer said Johnson was placed on on paid administrative leave pending his official termination. He said police are seeking charges of misleading a police investigation, providing false infor-

mation to emergency services, malicious destruction of property and unlawful discharge of a firearm. SAN BERNADINO, CA - There is a stereotype that women are bad drivers. That may or may not be true, but a woman who was caught on video abandoning her vehicle in the middle of the street, in the middle of traffic, while in motion, is not helping the reputation of women drivers in general. The California woman caused a bizarre accident on a busy road by jumping from her car and allowing it to roll into oncoming traffic. The woman who was accused of being drunk, was identified as 22-year-old Jasmine Lacey. She was seen on video abruptly stopping her car on the busy highway. The driver behind her, who caught the incident on his dashboard camera, narrowly avoided hitting the car. After getting out of her car, the woman started to casually walk along the road while her car continued to roll and finally veered into traffic. The car hit two SUVs before going off the road, and stopped when it hit two trees. Lacey was arrested and booked for DUI, but she was released after police said that there was insufficient evidence to support the charge. Apparently you don’t have to be drunk to abandon your vehicle in motion and let it wander by itself into oncoming traffic. It HELPS! But you don’t have to be. An Arizona homeowner foiled two teen burglars with a samurai sword after coming home early in the morning and finding them inside his house. One of them, a 16-yearold male, fled the scene. The homeowner used the sword, known as a katana, to detain the other teen, forcing him to wait on the couch until police arrived. Deputies took the 15-year-old into custody and later arrested the second teen. One of the teens showed deputies where he discarded a backpack used during the burglary. The backpack contained about $900 worth of items taken from the house. “They are fortunate that this case ended with them just being arrested and that they were not injured by the homeowner who came home to find them burglarizing his home,” a Pinal County sheriff said. If this story sounds familiar to regular readers, it is because almost the exact same thing happened a

couple of years ago. police in Waco, TX pulled a loaded handgun from a woman’s vagina after a traffic stop led to a drug bust, officials said. During the stop, officers found 2.7 grams of methamphetamine and arrested the driver. While being transported to jail, the suspect reportedly told an officer she had a Smith and Wesson .22caliber semiautomatic handgun lodged inside her vagina. A female officer who retrieved the gun reported that the weapon had a round chambered and a full magazine of bullets. The woman was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon. I would have to look it up, but if Texas is a concealed carry state she probably would have gotten away with it. You can’t get much more concealed than that. Or maybe it was a rape prevention device? DETROIT, MI - So a Detroit man was stabbed by his drunk father-in-law. Bizarre? Sort of. It is Detroit after all, and it was his father-in-law. How many fathers-in-law like their sons-in-law? But the reason he stabbed him... Police in Oakland County say a man was stabbed by his father-in-law after finding the 47-year-old man nude, in bed with his wife—the man’s own daughter. The 25-year-old man told police that he had arrived home and discovered his wife and her father completely nude, laying together in bed. The man woke up his fatherin-law and got into an altercation that continued outside of the home. That’s when the older man, since identified by police as Henry Allen Michael of Detroit, allegedly stabbed the younger man in the back with a knife. After the stabbing, Michael got into his son-inlaw’s vehicle and fled the scene. After interviewing the victim, deputies located his wife. The 24year-old woman told police that she and her father were out drinking and when she arrived back at the house, she passed out. She did not know what had happened until her husband woke her up, police said. The woman told police she had reason to believe that she was sexually assaulted. Michael, who was staying at the couple’s home after being released from prison (for robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon), was later arrested and is lodged at the Oakland County Jail on pending charges.

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TTH HUURRSSDDAAYY SSeepptt eem mbbeerr 1177 BBUUDD’’ SS (Chattanooga) DJ Hammer TTRREE M MOO NNTT TT AAVVEE RRNN (Chattanooga) Songwriters Showcase CCAAM M PP H HO OU USSEE (Chattanooga) Open Mic JJ..JJ..’’ SS BBOOHH EEM M IIA A (Chattanooga) Folk Killer, Ebony Eyes OOAAKK M MTT N N.. A AM M PPH H IITT H HEE A ATTRREE (Pelham, AL) Van Halen, Kenny Wayne Shepherd PPUURRGGAATT OO RRYY AATT TT HH EE M MA ASSQ QU U EERRA AD DEE (Atlanta) Skinny Lister TTHH EE FFAACC TTOO RRYY AATT FFRRAANNKKLLII NN (Franklin, TN) Shemekia Copeland, The Mavericks, Joel Rafael

FFRRIID DAAYY SSee pptt eem mbbeerr 11 88 TTHH EE CCOO M MEEDD YY CCAATT CC HH (Chattanooga) Spanky Brown RRAAW W (Chattanooga) DJ Barnaby RRHHYY TT HHM M && BBRREE W WSS (Chattanooga) The Rounders, Hopsing Project, Smooth Dialects JJ..JJ..’’ SS BBOOHH EEM M IIA A (Chattanooga) SOCRO CD Release Party PPOOKKEE YY’’ SS (Cleveland) Convertibull September 18 RRYYM MA AN NA AU UD DIITT O ORRIIU UM M (Nashville) Billy Idol EEXXIITT //II NN (Nashville) Kap Slap SSCC HHEERRM M EERRH HO ORRN N SSYY M MPPH HO ON NYY CC EEN N TTEE RR (Nashville) George Benson AAM MEE RRII CCA AN NA AM MU U SSIICC FFEE SSTTII VVA ALL (Nashville) Jackie Greene, Willie Watson, Town Mountain, Tall Heights, Steelism, Low Cut Connie, John Paul Keith, William Elliott Whitmore, Dom Flemons, ChessBoxer, Laney Jones And The Spirits, American Aquarium, John Moreland, Corb Lund, Kristin Andreassen, Eddie Berman & The Iron Rails, Great Peacock, Spirit Family Reunion, Cale Tyson, Adam Faucett, Michaela Anne, Band Of Heathens, Anderson East, T Sisters, Buxton, Henry Wagons, Brian Wright, Andrew Leahey & The Homestead, Kingsley Flood, Anthony D’Amato, Hugh Bob & The Hustle, The Wild Reeds, Uncle Lucius, Jim Lauderdale, Whitey Morgan, Lee Ann Womack, Sam Outlaw, Madisen Ward And The Mama Bear CCOO BBBB EENN EERRGG YY PPEE RRFFOO RRM M IIN NG GA ARRTT SS CC EEN N TTEE RR (Atlanta) Kristin Chenoweth SSYY M MPPH HO ON NYY H HA ALLLL (Atlanta) Seth MacFarlane ENIGMA

PPII EEDDM MO ONN TT PPAARRKK (Atlanta) “Music Midtown” Elton John, Drake, Alice In Chains, Hozier, Kodaline, Jenny Lewis, Tove Lo, Catfish And The Bottlemen, August Alsina, Metric, Elliot Moss, Jamie N Commons CCAAM M PP FFEESSTT (Camp Blue Ridge, GA) Cold War Kids, Hey Rosetta!, Langhorne Slim, The Whigs, Margo & the Pricetags, Alanna Royale HHOO M MEERR H HA AM MIILL TTO ON NA AM M PPH HIITT H H EEA ATT RREE (Knoxville) Warrant

SSA ATTUU RRDDAAYY SSee pptt eem mbbeerr 1199 TTHH EE CC OOM M EED D YY CCAATT CC HH (Chattanooga) Spanky Brown RRHH YY TTHH M M && BBRREE W WSS (Chattanooga) That 90’s Show, Soul Mechanic, Matt Stephens Project, Jordan Hallquist, Ryan Oyer, Amber Fults & more JJ..JJ..’’SS BBOOHH EEM MIIA A (Chattanooga) Bombadil, Kingsley Flood, Antrony D’Amato BB&&BB M MA ARRIIN NA A (Charleston, TN) Convertibull MA M ARRA ATT H HO ON NM MU USSIICC W WO O RRK KSS (Nashville) Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Xylouris White AASSCCEE NNDD AAM MPPH H IITTH H EEA ATT RREE (Nashville) Loretta Lynn, Steve Earle, Gillian Welch, Tift Merritt,Eric Haywood, Nikki Lane TTHH EE W WA ARREE H HO OU USSEE (Clarksville, TN) Burn Halo, Heartist CCAAM M PP FFEESSTT (Camp Blue Ridge, GA) Cold War Kids, Hey Rosetta!, Langhorne Slim, The Whigs, Margo & the Pricetags, Alanna Royale PPII EEDDM MO ON N TT PPA ARRK K (Atlanta) “Music Midtown” Van Halen, Lenny Kravitz, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Billy Idol, Sam Smith, Run The Jewels, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Colony House, Icona Pop, The Airborne Toxic Event, X Ambassadors, Panic! At The Disco, Elle King, New Politics, Alessia Cara, Vance Joy, Vinyl Theatre, Rozzi Crane VVEE RRIIZZOO NN W WIIRREE LLEESSSS A AM MPPH H IITT H HEEA ATT RREE A ATT EENNCC OORREE PPAARRKK (Alpharetta, GA) Kip Moore, Dierks Bentley, Maddie & Tae, Canaan Smith

SSU U NNDDAAYY SSeeppttee m mbbee rr 2200 TTHH EE CC OOM M EED D YY CCAATT CC HH (Chattanooga) Spanky Brown SSKKYYZZ OOOO (Chattanooga) DJ Exphacter LLEEGG AACCYY AARREENN AA AATT TT HHEE BBJJCC CC (Birmingham) Ariana Grande, Prince Royce CCAAM M PP FFEESSTT (Camp Blue Ridge, GA) Cold War Kids, Hey Rosetta!, Langhorne Slim, The Whigs, Margo & the Pricetags, Alanna Royale TTHH EE M MA ASSQ QU U EERRA AD DEE (Atlanta) Burn Halo,

SEPTEMBER 17 2015

TT RREEM M OONN TT TT AAVVEERRNN (Chattanooga) Trivia Night TT HHEE OOFF FFIICC EE (Chattanooga) SpeakEasy FF OOXX && HH OOUU NNDD (Chattanooga) DJ Exphacter JJ ..JJ ..’’SS BBOO HHEE M MIIA A (Chattanooga) Awkward Sex and the City- Comedy Showcase CC IITT YY W WIIN NEE RRYY N NA ASSH H VVIILL LLEE (Nashville) Samantha Fish

TT U UEESSDDAAYY SSee pptt eem mbbeerr 2222 TT RREEM M OONN TT TT AAVVEERRNN (Chattanooga) Open Mic w/ Mike McDade JJ ..JJ ..’’SS BBOO HHEE M MIIA A (Chattanooga) Gloom, Red Necklace, Generator Earth BBRRIIDD GGEESS TTOO NNEE AARREENN AA (Nashville) Ariana Grande, Prince Royce RRYY M MA AN NA AU UD D IITTO O RRIIU UM M (Nashville) Indigo Girls FF RRAA NNKKLLIINN TT HHEEAATT RREE (Franklin, TN) Restless Heart, Charlie McCoy, Michael Lington September 22 VVIINNYY LL (Atlanta) The Wombats

W EEDDNNEESSDDAAYY SSee pptt eem W mbbeerr 2233 RRAAW W (Chattanooga) Open Jam AASSCC EE NNDD AAM MPPHHIITT HH EEAATT RREE (Nashville) Daryl Hall & John Oates RRYY M MA AN NA AU UD D IITTO O RRIIU UM M (Nashville) Kacey Musgraves

UPPCC OOM U M IINNGG EEVVEENNTTSS M EEM M MOO RRIIAALL AAUU DDIITT OORRIIUU M M (Chattanooga) Chris Young, Eric Paslay, Clare Dunn September 24 JJ ..JJ ..’’SS BBOO HHEE M MIIA A (Chattanooga) Comedy Buffet w/ Louis Katz September 24 TT HHEE LLIIBBRRAARRYY TT HHEEAATT RREE (Hoover, AL) The Blind Boys of Alabama September 24 4400 W WA ATTTT CC LLU UBB (Athens, GA) Helmet September 24 GG EEOO RRGGIIAA TT HH EEAATT RREE (Athens, GA) Beats Antique September 24 HH IIGGHH W WA ATT TT (Nashville) Steve’n’Seagulls September 24 CC AANNNN EERRYY BBAALLLLRROOOO M M (Nashville) Eagles of Death Metal September 24 SSCC HH EERRM MEE RRH HO O RRN N SSYY M MPPH HO ON N YY CCEE N NTT EERR (Nashville) Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons September 24 TT --BBOO NNEE’’ SS (Chattanooga) Georgia Pine September 25 VVFFW W ##225599 88 (Cleveland) Convertibull September 25 BBRRIIDD GGEESS TTOO NNEE AARREENN AA (Nashville) Taylor Swift, Vance Joy September 25 CC IITT YY W WIIN NEE RRYY N NA ASSH H VVIILL LLEE (Nashville) Arlo Guthrie, Sarah Lee Guthrie September 25 SSCC HH EERRM MEE RRH HO O RRN N SSYY M MPPH HO ON N YY CCEE N NTT EERR (Nashville) Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons September 25 GG RRAANNDD OOLLEE OOPPRRYY HH OOUUSS EE (Nashville) Kristian Bush, Terri Clark, EmiSunshine, Mel Tillis, Chuck Wicks September 25 TT HHEE LLIIBBRRAARRYY TT HHEEAATT RREE (Hoover, AL) The Blind Boys of Alabama September 25 TT UUSSCC AALLOO OOSSAA AAM MPPH HII TTH H EEA ATT RREE (Tuscaloosa)

The Spinners September 25 IIRRO ON N CC IITT YY (Birmingham) Eagles of Death Metal September 25 TT H HEE TTAABBEE RRN NAACC LLEE (Atlanta) Nick Jonas, Bebe Rexha September 25 CC H HAASSTT AAIIN N PPAARRK K (Atlanta) Willie Nelson September 25 JJJJ ..’’ SS BBO OH HEE M MIIAA (Chattanooga) WAXFANG September 26 TT RRA ACCK K 22 99 (Chattanooga) Beats Antique September 26 ZZIIG GG GYY ’’ SS (Chattanooga) Killing Grace, Pains Chapel, Doc Sinister September 26 BBRRIID DG G EESSTT O ON NEE AARREE N NAA (Nashville) Taylor Swift, Vance Joy September 26 SSCC H HEE RRM MEERRH HO ORRN N SSYY M MPPH HO ON N YY CC EE N NTT EERR (Nashville) Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons September 26 PPA ARRK K AATT H H AARRLLIIN NSSD D AALLEE FFAARRM M (Franklin, TN) “Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival” Wilco, Weezer, Sheryl Crow, Cage The Elephant, Neko Case, Iron & Wine, Dr. John, Punch Brothers, Trampled By Turtles, Saint Motel, Madisen Ward And The Mama Bear, Joe Pug, Holly Williams, Will Hoge, Elel, Guthrie Brown, Kingfish September 26 TT H HEE TTAABBEE RRN NAACC LLEE (Atlanta) J Balvin, Becky G September 26 CC H HAASSTT AAIIN N PPAARRK K (Atlanta) Janet Jackson September 26 MCC D M DO ON NO OU UG GH H FF IIEELLD D (Atlanta) Indigo Girls September 26 TT EERRM MII N NAALL W WEE SSTT (Atlanta) Calexico, Gaby Moreno September 26 JJ..JJ..’’ SS BBO OH HEEM M IIAA (Chattanooga) Marlow Drive, Steve Burks, The Vansaders September 27 PPA ARRK K AATT H H AARRLLIIN NSSD D AALLEE FFAARRM M (Franklin, TN) “Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival” Willie Nelson, The Decemberists, Band Of Horses, Jimmy Cliff, Dawes, St. Paul And The Broken Bones, Chris Stapleton, The Lone Bellow, Lucius, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Charles Bradley, Nikki Lane, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, John & Jacob September 27 CC IITT YY W WII N NEERRYY N N AASSH HVVIILLLLEE (Nashville) Arlo Guthrie, Sarah Lee Guthrie September 27 PPH HII LLIIPPSS AARREEN N AA (Atlanta) Marc Anthony, Carlos Vives September 27 VVA ARRIIEETT YY PPLLAAYY H HO OU USSEE (Atlanta) Yo La Tengo September 27 VVEELLVVEETT U UN ND DEE RRG GRRO OU UN ND D (Atlanta) Byrne And Kelly September 27 RRYY M MAAN N AAU UD DIITT O O RRIIU UM M (Nashville) Kraftwerk September 27 ASSCC EEN A ND D AAM M PPH HIITT H HEE AATT EERR (Nashville) Janet Jackson September 27 SSA ATT U URRN N (Birmingham) Gene Ween September 27 PPA ARRK K AATT H H AARRLLIIN NSSD D AALLEE FFAARRM M (Franklin, TN) Willie Nelson, Charles Bradley, The Decemberists, Wilco, Trampled By Turtles, Dawes September 28 JJ..JJ..’’ SS BBO OH HEEM M IIAA (Chattanooga) Altercation Punk Comedy Tour September 29 TT H HEE EEAARRLL (Atlanta) Albert Hammond Jr. September 29 VVA ARRIIEETT YY PPLLAAYY H HO OU USSEE (Atlanta) Lucinda Williams September 29 IIRRO ON N CC IITT YY (Birmingham) Dawes, John Moreland September 29 RREEVVEELL RRYY RRO OO OM M (Chattanooga) Cornmeal September 30 EEXXIITT // IIN N (Nashville) Albert Hammond Jr. September 30 TT H HEE BBAASSEEM M EEN NTT EE AASSTT (Nashville) MuteMath

September 30 RRYYM MA AN NA AU UD DIITT O ORRIIU UM M (Nashville) George Ezra September 30 TTH H EE FFA ACC TTO O RRYY A ATT FF RRA AN NK KLLII N N (Franklin, TN) Webb Wilder, Jason & the Scorchers, Will Kimbrough, Todd Snider September 30 EED DD DIIEE’’ SS A ATT TT IICC (Atlanta) Mother’s Finest September 30 VVA ARRII EETT YY PPLL A AYYH HO OU U SSEE (Atlanta) Lucinda Williams September 30 TTU U RRN NEERR FFIIEELL D D (Atlanta) Sam Hunt October 1 EED DD DIIEE’’ SS A ATT TT IICC (Atlanta) Bonnie Bishop, Paul McDonald October 1 CCA ALL EED DO ON NIIA A LLO OU UN NG GEE (Athens, GA) Gringo Star October 1 4400 W WA ATT TT CCLLU U BB (Athens, GA) Kristen Hersh October1 RRO OSSSS’’ LLA AN ND DIIN NG G PPA ARRK K (Chattanooga) “Three Sisters Music Festival” Dismembered Tennesseans, Mae, Hot Rize October 2 JJ..JJ..’’ SS BBO OH H EEM M IIA A (Chattanooga) Green Jelly, Hatestomp, Mudsex October 2 RREED D CCLLA AYY TT H H EEA ATT RREE (Duluth, GA) Bob Mould October 2 TTH H EE TTA ABBEERRN NA ACCLL EE (Atlanta) Brandi Carlile, Torres October 2 CCH HA ASSTT A AIIN N PPA ARRK K (Atlanta) K. Michelle, Azealia Banks October 2 VVA ARRII EETT YY PPLL A AYYH HO OU U SSEE (Atlanta) Lucero October 2 ASSCC EEN A ND DA AM MPPH H IITT H HEE A ATTEE RR (Nashville) Lynyrd Skynyrd October 2 GRRA G AN ND DO O LLEE O O PPRRYY H HO OU USSEE (Nashville) Little Big Town, Old Crow Medicine Show, Joe Diffie, Diamond Rio, Montgomery Gentry October 2 VVO ON N BBRRA AU UN N CC EEN N TTEE RR (Huntsville) John Prine, Jason Isbell October 2 ALLYY SS RRO A OBBIIN N SSO ON N SSTT EEPPH H EEN N SS PPEERRFF O ORRM MII N NG G ARRTTSS CCEE N A NTT EERR (Birmingham) Chick Corea and Béla Fleck October 2 RRO OSSSS’’ LLA AN ND DIIN NG G PPA ARRK K (Chattanooga) “Three Sisters Music Festival” Dismembered Tennesseans, Frank Solivan, Michael Cleveland And Flamekeeper, Front Country, The Travelin’ McCourys October 3 SSCC H HW WA ARRTT ZZ CC EEN N TT EERR (Atlanta) Chick Corea and Bela Fleck October 3 CCEE N NTT RRA ALL PPA ARRK K (Atlanta) “Afro-Punk Festival” D’Angelo, Thundercat October 3 VVII N NYY LL (Atlanta) MuteMath October 3 TTH H EE TTA ABBEERRN NA ACCLL EE (Atlanta) Collective Soul October 3 CCA AN ND DLLEE RR PPA ARRK K (Atlanta) Gringo Star October 3 RRU USSH H LLO OU UN NG G EE (Atlanta) Kap Slap October 3 CCII TTYY W WIIN N EERRYY N NA ASS H HVVIILLLLEE (Nashville) Bob Mould October 3 RRYYM MA AN NA AU UD DIITT O ORRIIU UM M (Nashville) Brandi Carlile, Torres October 3 CCO OU UN N TTRRYY TT O ON N IITT EE TT H HEE A ATT RREE (Pigeon Forge, TN) Ray Stevens October 3 HA H ARRRRA AH H ’’SS CCH H EERRO OK KEEEE CCA ASS IIN NO O (Cherokee) Shinesdown October 3 CCEE N NTT EEN NN NIIA ALL O OLLYY M MPPIICC PPA ARRK K (Atlanta) Foo Fighters October 4 IIRRO ON N CCII TTYY (Birmingham) Brandi Carlile October 4 AA A ARRO ON N ’’SS A AM MPPH HII TTH H EEA ATT RREE (Atlanta) “Funny Or Die Presents The Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival” Aziz Ansari, Amy Schumer October 4 TTRRA ACC K K 2299 (Chattanooga) Godsmack October 5 RRH HYY TT H HM M && BBRREE W WSS (Chattanooga) “Monster Energy Outbreak Tour” Nothing More,

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SEPTEMBER 17 2015

Marmozets, Turbowolf, Separations October 5 BBRRIID DG G EESSTT O ON NEE AARREE N NAA (Nashville) Foo Fighters October 5 SSCC H HEE RRM MEERRH HO ORRN N SSYY M MPPH HO ON N YY CC EE N NTT EERR (Nashville) K. Michelle, Azealia Banks October 5 GEE O G ORRG G IIAA TT H HEE AATTRREE (Athens, GA) Minus the Bear, O’Brother, Aero Flynn October 5 TT H HEE TTAABBEE RRN NAACC LLEE (Atlanta) Disclosure October 5 TT RRA ACCK K 22 99 (Chattanooga) Rhiannon Giddens October 6 JJ..JJ..’’ SS BBO OH HEEM M IIAA (Chattanooga) Okinawa, Mike Coykendall October 6 D && LLIIN 33RRD ND D SSLLEEYY (Nashville) The Chris Robinson Brotherhood October 6 TT H HEE TTAABBEE RRN NAACC LLEE (Atlanta) Twenty One Pilots, Echosmith October 6 JJ..JJ..’’ SS BBO OH HEEM M IIAA (Chattanooga) Chrome Pony, Left and Right October 7 TT H HEE TTAABBEE RRN NAACC LLEE (Atlanta) Twenty One Pilots, Echosmith October 7 O AAK O KM MO OU UN NTT AAIIN N PPRREESSBBYY TT EERRIIAAN N (Birmingham) Alt-J October 8 SSA ATT U URRN N (Birmingham) Rubblebucket, Elel October 8 VVO ON N BBRRAAU UN N CCEE N NTT EERR (Huntsville) Miranda Lambert, RaeLynn, Clare Dunn, Courtney Cole October 8 TT H HEE FFO OU UN ND D RRYY (Athens, GA) Aaron Carter October 8 GEE O G ORRG G IIAA TT H HEE AATTRREE (Athens, GA) Lake Street Dive October 8 TT --BBO ON N EE’’ SS (Chattanooga) Ramble in the Attic October 9 JJ..JJ..’’ SS BBO OH HEEM M IIAA (Chattanooga) Paleface

October 9 TTRRA ACC K K 2299 (Chattanooga) Mat Kearney October 9 ASSCC EEN A ND DA AM MPPH H IITT H HEE A ATTEE RR (Nashville) Florence + The Machine October 9 CCA ARRLL BBLLA ACCK K CCH H EEVVYY W WO OO OD D SS A AM MPPH H IITT H HEEAATT EE RR ATT FFO A ON N TT A AN NEELL (Whites Creek, TN) Kid Rock October 9 WO W ORRK KPPLLA AYY TT H H EEA ATT RREE (Birmingham) Aaron Carter October 9 TTU U SSCC A ALLO OO O SSA AA AM M PPH H IITT H HEE A ATTRREE (Tuscaloosa, AL) Alabama October 9 4400 W WA ATT TT CCLLU U BB (Athens, GA) Wavves, Twin Peaks, Steep Leans October 9 LLIIVVEE W WII RREE A ATT H HEE N NSS (Athens, GA) Rubbkebucket, Elel October 9 TTH H EE TTA ABBEERRN NA ACCLL EE (Atlanta) Ghost, Purson October 9 JJ..JJ..’’ SS BBO OH H EEM M IIA A (Chattanooga) Fly Golden Eagle, Clear Plastic Masks October 10 ASSCC EEN A ND DA AM MPPH H IITT H HEE A ATTEE RR (Nashville) Grace Potter, Lake Street Dive October 10 CCA ARRLL BBLLA ACCK K CCH H EEVVYY W WO OO OD D SS A AM MPPH H IITT H HEEAATT EE RR ATT FFO A ON N TT A AN NEELL (Whites Creek, TN) Kid Rock October 10 CCH HA ASSTT A AIIN N PPA ARRK K (Atlanta) Jackson Browne, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams October 10 VVII N NYY LL (Atlanta) The Dear Hunter, Chon, Gates October 10 VVEERRIIZZO ON NW W IIRREELLEE SSSS A AM M PPH H IITT H HEE A ATTRREE AATT EEN N CCO O RREE PPA ARRK K (Alpharetta, GA) All Time Low, Sleeping With Sirens, One Ok Rock October 10 TTH H EE TTA ABBEERRN NA ACCLL EE (Atlanta) Warren Haynes, ChessBoxer October 10 IIRRO ON N CCII TTYY (Birmingham) Danzig, Superjoint

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Ritual, Veil of Maya, Prong, Witch Mountain October 10 MAARRAATT H M HO ON NM MU USSIICC W WO O RRK KSS (Nashville) Leela James, Raheem DeVaughn,V Bozeman October 11 TTH H EE TT AABBEERRN N AACCLLEE (Atlanta) Mint Condition October 11 VVA ARRIIEE TTYY PPLLAAYY H HO OU USS EE (Atlanta) Winery Dogs October 12 IIRRO ON N CCIITT YY (Birmingham) Seether, Saint Asonia October 13 RRYY M MAA N N AAU UD D IITT O ORRIIU UM M (Nashville) Warren Haynes, ChessBoxer October 13 TTEE RRM MIIN NAALL W WEESSTT (Atlanta) Ben Sollee October 14 RRYY M MAA N N AAU UD D IITT O ORRIIU UM M (Nashville) Patty Griffin, Darlingside October 14 VVA ARRIIEE TTYY PPLLAAYY H HO OU USS EE (Atlanta) Patty Griffin, Darlingside October 15 TTEE RRM MIIN NAALL W WEESSTT (Atlanta) Old 97’s October 15 TTH H EE TT AABBEERRN N AACCLLEE (Atlanta) Korn October 15 CCEE N NTT EERR SSTT AAG GEE (Atlanta) Joe Jackson October 15 CCIITT YY W WIIN N EERRYY N NAASSH H VVIILLLLEE (Nashville) The Ann Wilson Thing October 15 TTEE N NN NEE SSSSEE EE TT H HEE AATTRREE (Knoxville) Grace Potter October 15 CCO O BBBB EEN NEE RRG GYY PPEE RRFF O ORRM M IIN NG G AARRTT SS CC EEN NTT EERR (Atlanta) Frank Caliendo, George Kanter October 16 RRYY M MAA N N AAU UD D IITT O ORRIIU UM M (Nashville) Walk The Moon October 16 MAARRAATT H M HO ON NM MU USSIICC W WO O RRK KSS (Nashville) Great White, Slaughter October 16 TTH H EE SSQ QU UAARREE RRO OO OM M (Knoxville) Lera Lynn October 16

SEPTEMBER 17 2015

TT RRAACCK K 2299 (Chattanooga) Maddie & Tae October 17 TT H HEE AARREEN N AA AATT G GW W IIN NN N EETT TT CCEE N NTT EERR (Atlanta) Chris Tomlin, Rend Collective October 17 AAARRO A ON NSS AAM M PPH HIITT H H EEAATT RREE (Atlanta) Florida Georgia Line, Frankie Ballard, Thomas Rhett October 17 TT H HEE M MAASS Q QU UEE RRAAD DEE (Atlanta) New Found Glory, Yellowcard, Tiger Jaw October 17 FF O OXX TT H HEE AATTRREE (Atlanta) “Festival of Praise Tour” Hezekiah Walker, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Kim Burrell, Isaac Carree, Zacardi Cortez October 17 CC O OBBBB EE N NEE RRG GYY PPEERRFF O ORRM MIIN NG GA ARRTTSS CCEE N NTT EERR (Atlanta) Don Henley October 17 CC LLA AYY TTO ON N CCEE N NTT EERR FF O ORR TT H HEE A ARRTT SS (Maryville, TN) Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell October 17 AVVO A ON ND DAALL EE BBRREEW WII N NG G CCO OM MPPA AN N YY (Birmingham) “Cask and Drum” Warren Haynes, Green River Ordinance, The Suffers, Great Peacock October 17 WAARR M W MEEM MO ORRIIAALL AAU UD DIITT O O RRIIU UM M (Nashville) All That Remains, We Came As Romans, Emmure, Red Sun Rising, Failure Anthem October 17 CC EEN N TTEE N NN N IIAALL PPAARRK K (Nashville) “SoundHarvest Music Festival” Flaming Lips, Allen Stone, The Weeks October 17 IIRRO ON N CC IITT YY (Birmingham) Walk The Moon October 18 VVIIN NYY LL (Atlanta) Family Force 5, Born Cages October 18 RRYY M MAAN N AAU UD D IITTO O RRIIU UM M (Nashville) Don Henley October 18 VVA ARRIIEETT YY PPLLAAYY H HO OU USSEE (Atlanta) Elvis Costello October 19

CC EEN NTT EE RR SSTT AAG GEE (Atlanta) Hanson October 19 WIILLD W DH HO O RRSSEE SS AALLO OO ON N (Nashville) The Winery Dogs October 20 BBU UCC K KH HEE AAD D TT H H EEAATT RREE (Atlanta) Aer, Cody Simpson October 20 TT H HEE TTAABBEE RRN NAACC LLEE (Atlanta) Zedd, Dillon Francis, Madeon, Alex Metric October 20 CC O OBBBB EE N NEERRG G YY PPEERRFFO O RRM MIIN NG G AARRTT SS CC EEN N TT EERR (Atlanta) John Cleese / Eric Idle October 21 SSA ATT U URRN N (Birmingham) The Polyphonic Spree October 21 MEE RRCCYY LLO M OU UN NG GEE (Nashville) Of Montreal, Diane Coffee October 21 RRYY M MAAN N AAU UD DIITT O O RRIIU UM M (Nashville) Montgomery Gentry October 21 SSYY M MPPH HO ON N YY H H AALLLL (Atlanta) Boz Scaggs October 22 PPH HII LLIIPPSS AARREEN N AA (Atlanta) Ricky Martin October 22 TT H HEE IIN NTT EERRN N AATTII O ON N AALL (Knoxville) Soulfly, Soilwork, Decapitated, Shattered Sun October 22 O AAK O K RRIID DG G EE H H IIG GH H SSCC H HO OO O LL PPEERRFF O ORRM MIIN NG G ARRTT SS CC EEN A NTT EERR (Oak Ridge, TN) Pat Boone October 22 WO W O RRK KPPLLAAYY BBAARR (Birmingham) Meiko, Emerson Hart October 22 TT H HEE TTAABBEE RRN NAACC LLEE (Atlanta) Sturgill Simpson October 23 VVEERRIIZZ O ON NW WIIRREELLEE SSSS AAM M PPH HIITT H H EEAATT RREE AATT EEN N CCO O RREE PPAARRK K (Alpharetta, GA) Eric Young Scott Paslay, Clare Dunn October 23 CC O OBBBB EE N NEERRG G YY PPEERRFFO O RRM MIIN NG G AARRTT SS CC EEN N TT EERR (Atlanta) Jennifer Nettles, Brandy Clark, Ryan Kinder October 23 GEE O G ORRG G IIAA TT H HEE AATTRREE (Athens, GA) The Polyphonic Spree October 23 CC IITT YY W WII N NEERRYY N N AASSH HVVIILLLLEE (Nashville) Poi Dog Pondering, Robert Ellis Orrall October 23 VVA AN ND D EERRBBIILLTT (Nashville) Third Eye Blind October 23 BBIIJJO OU U TT H HEE AATT RREE (Knoxville) Diarrhea Planet October 23 TT RRA ACCK K 22 99 (Chattanooga) Seether, Saint Asonia October 24 TT H HEE CCAAM M PP H HO OU USSEE (Chattanooga) The Bright Light Social Hour, Firekid October 24 GEE O G ORRG G IIAA D DO OM MEE (Atlanta) Taylor Swift, Vance Joy, Shawn Mendes October 24 CC H HAASSTT AAIIN N PPAARRK K (Atlanta) Mark Knopfler October 24 TT H HEE EEAARRLL (Atlanta) Diarrhea Planet October 24 TT EERRM MII N NAALL W WEE SSTT (Atlanta) The Polyphonic Spree October 24 VVA ARRIIEETT YY PPLLAAYY H HO OU USSEE (Atlanta) The Devil Makes Three October 24 IIRRO ON N CC IITT YY (Birmingham) Dan + Shay, Kelsey Balerini October 24 TT H HEE IIN NTT EERRN N AATTII O ON N AALL (Knoxville) Twiztid, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Boondox, Prozak, Wolfpac October 24 ZZYY D DEE CCO O (Birmingham) Blessthefall, Stickto Your Guns, Emarosa, Oceans Ate Alaska, Cane Hill October 25 EED DD DIIEE ’’SS AATTTT IICC (Atlanta) David Ryan Harris, Melissa Polinar October 25 SSYY M MPPH HO ON N YY H H AALLLL (Atlanta) Chris Cornell October 26 4400 W WAATT TT CC LLU UBB (Athens, GA) Gang of Four October 26 RRO OCC K KEE TTO OW WN N (Nashville) Blessthefall, Stick to Your Guns, Emorosa, Oceans Ate Alaska, Cane Hill October 26 RRYY M MAAN N AAU UD DIITT O O RRIIU UM M (Nashville) Chris Cornell, Hemming October 27

MA M ARRA ATT H HO ON NM MU USSIICC W WO O RRK KSS (Nashville) Chvrches October 27 SSCC H HEERRM M EERRH HO ORRN N SSYY M MPPH HO ON NYY CC EEN N TTEE RR (Nashville) Don McLean October 28 TTH H EE M MA ASSQ QU UEERRA AD D EE (Atlanta) Babes In Toyland October 28 VVEERRIIZZO ON NW W IIRREELLEE SSSS A AM M PPH H IITT H HEE A ATTRREE AATT EEN N CCO O RREE PPA ARRK K (Alpharetta, GA) Modest Mouse October 28 IIRRO ON N CCII TTYY (Birmingham) Third Eye Blind October 28 TTH H EE TTA ABBEERRN NA ACCLL EE (Atlanta) Margaret Cho October 29 SSA ATT U URRN N (Birmingham) Babes In Toyland October 29 TTEE N NN N EESSSSEE EE TT H H EEA ATT RREE (Knoxville) Third Eye Blind October 29 EEXXIITT //II N N (Nashville) Family Force 5, Born Cages October 30 BBJJCC CC CC O ON NCC EERRTT H HA ALL LL (Birmingham) SWV October 30 VVA ARRII EETT YY PPLL A AYYH HO OU U SSEE (Atlanta) Blue Oyster Cult October 30 TT-- BBO ON NEE ’’SS (Chattanooga) Georgia Pine October 31 IIRRO ON N CCII TTYY (Birmingham) David Nail October 31 RRYYM MA AN NA AU UD DIITT O ORRIIU UM M (Nashville) Sturgill Simpson November 1 ASSCC EEN A ND DA AM MPPH H IITT H HEE A ATTRREE (Nashville) Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, The Cadillac Three, Canaan Smith, Brooke Eden November 1 CCII TTYY W WIIN N EERRYY N NA ASS H HVVIILLLLEE (Nashville) Psychedelic Furs November 1 TTH H EE EE A ARRLL (Atlanta) The Features November 1 EEXXIITT //II N N (Nashville) Babes In Toyland November 2 TTH H EE TTA ABBEERRN NA ACCLL EE (Atlanta) Chance the Rapper, Metro Boomin, D.R.A.M., Towkio November 2 IIRRO ON N CCII TTYY (Birmingham) Psychedelic Furs November 2 TTH H EE IIN NTT EERRN NA ATTIIO ON NA ALL (Knoxville) All That Remains, We Came As Romans, Emmure, Failure Anthem November 2 IIRRO ON N CCII TTYY (Birmingham) Soul Asylum, Meat Puppets November 3 TTH H EE LL O OFFTT (Atlanta) Everclear November 3 CCII TTYY W WIIN N EERRYY N NA ASS H HVVIILLLLEE (Nashville) Stephen Kellogg November 4 CCEE N NTT EERR SS TTA AG G EE (Atlanta) Allen Stone, Bernhoft November 4 TTEE N NN N EESSSSEE EE TT H H EEA ATT RREE (Knoxville) Ben Folds, Ymusic, Dotan November 4 TTH H EE FF O OU UN ND DRRYY (Athens, GA) Loudon Wainwright III November 5 CCO O BBBB EEN N EERRG G YY PPEE RRFFO O RRM M IIN NG GA ARRTT SS CC EEN N TTEE RR (Atlanta) Sufjan Stevens November 5 VVA ARRII EETT YY PPLL A AYYH HO OU U SSEE (Atlanta) The Chris Robinson Brotherhood November 5 TTH H EE TTA ABBEERRN NA ACCLL EE (Atlanta) Ben Folds, Ymusic, Dotan November 5 GEE O G ORRG G IIA A TT H HEEA ATT RREE (Athens, GA) Minus the Bear, O’Brother, Aero Flynn November 5 TTEE N NN N EESSSSEE EE TT H H EEA ATT RREE (Knoxville) Kip Moore November 5 TIVOLI THEATRE (Chattanooga) Ben Folds, Ymusic, Dotan November 6 EED DD DIIEE’’ SS A ATT TT IICC (Atlanta) Loudon Wainwright III November 6 CCO O BBBB EEN N EERRG G YY PPEE RRFFO O RRM M IIN NG GA ARRTT SS CC EEN N TTEE RR (Atlanta) Wanda Sykes November 6 TTH H EE TTA ABBEERRN NA ACCLL EE (Atlanta) Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure November 6

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Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, The Infamous Stringdusters, Peter Case, John Conlee November 11 IIRRO ON N CC IITT YY (Birmingham) Robert Cray, Shemekia Copeland November 11 ALLAABBAAM A M AA TT H HEEAATT RREE (Birmingham) Ben Folds, Ymusic, Dotan November 11 VVA ARRIIEETT YY PPLLAAYY H HO OU USSEE (Atlanta) Patti Smith November 12 IIM M PPRRO OVV CC O OM M EED DYY CC LLU UBB (Atlanta) Kevin Nealon November 12 FF RRA AN NK KLLIIN N TT H HEEAATT RREE (Franklin, TN) Gary Puckett & The Union Gap November 12 G EEO G O RRG GIIAA TT H H EEAATT RREE (Athens, GA) Galactic November 13 TT H HEE TT AABBEERRN NAACC LLEE (Atlanta) Rise Against, Killswitch Engage November 13 BBU UCC K KH H EEAAD D TTH H EEAATT RREE (Atlanta) The Wood Brothers November 13 IIM M PPRRO OVV CC O OM M EED DYY CC LLU UBB (Atlanta) Kevin Nealon November 13 VVA ARRIIEETT YY PPLLAAYY H HO OU USSEE (Atlanta) Judy Collins November 13 M AARRAATTH M HO ON NM MU U SSIICC W WO ORRK KSS (Nashville) Evanescence November 13 BBRRIID DG GEESS TTO ON NEE AARREEN N AA (Nashville) Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin November 13 H IIG H GH HW WAATT TT (Nashville) Matt Pond PA November 13 JJ ..JJ ..’’SS BBO OH HEE M MIIAA (Chattanooga) The Features November 14|8

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The Trump I Knew To a lot of Republicans, myself included, one of the nicest things you can say about someone is that he is "a stand-up guy." By this we mean somebody who takes his medicine along with his bows, doing what he knows is right even when it is not comfortable. Presumably it is a trait we would want to see in our party's presidential nominee (regardless of the "guy's" gender). So is the current GOP front-runner, Donald Trump, a stand-up guy?

dential candidate, and most assuredly he does not know (or, rather, remember) me. I never met Trump the reality TV star, or Trump the birther, or Trump the golf resort proprietor (a gig he is widely considered to be quite good at), or Trump the tabloid fixture as he went through a messy divorce in order to get together with his then-future-ex-wife Marla Maples. I did know - or at least I met Trump the football team owner.

In the mid-1980s, the United Not the Donald Trump I knew. States Football League attempted to compete for American I don't know Trump the presi- football fans by playing a spring and summer schedule,

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when the NFL was in its off season. David Dixon, a businessman from New Orleans, conceived of the league and based its initial business model on securing TV rights and controlling spending. This original plan was quite plausible, based on an attempt to extend America's fast-growing infatuation with pro football through the summer baseball season. Donald Trump was the original owner of the New Jersey Generals, which he bought for $5 million, but sold out before the first season in 1983 in order to focus on his real estate business. Between the first and second seasons, Trump reacquired full ownership of the Generals, and promptly hired a

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variety of veteran NFL players. The team then played two solid seasons, making it to the playoffs in both '84 and '85. But Trump had greater ambitions for the Generals. An earlier rival, the American Football League, had been absorbed into the NFL in the early 1970s, and the value of its franchises consequently soared. Trump sought to do the same for his Generals, who as the USFL's representative in the metro New York market and holder of some of its highest-profile player contracts would have been the likeliest team to survive a combination. But to force a merger, the USFL

first had to make itself a real competitor to the NFL, as the AFL had been. It tried to do this by shifting to a fall season, but promptly discovered that America has limited stadium capacity for pro football and that the TV networks of that era had limited interest in broadcasting what was still basically a minor league at the same time the big show was going on. So the USFL launched an antitrust suit against the NFL, accusing it of monopolizing the industry. I covered the case in Manhattan's federal court.

case was going to blow away the NFL, he promised. The case would be worth a fortune to him and his partners, but notably to him; if the Generals became an NFL team, the estimated value would have been approximately $70 million. Forbes estimates that the average franchise today is worth $2 billion.

The USFL did, in fact, win. Sort of. The jury found that the NFL indeed held a monopoly. But it rejected the USFL's additional claims. As a result, the court awarded the upstart league a single dollar in damages, which Trump testified at the trial, and under the damage rules of once that was out of the way, antitrust jurisprudence was he made himself freely and fre- tripled - to $3. quently available to us reporters in the courthouse Where was Trump on that fatecorridors. He was basically the ful day? Beats me. But he was same Trump you see on TV nowhere to be found at the today, albeit with hair of more courthouse. He didn't return certain provenance. The USFL phone calls, either. Eventually,

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late in the day, he issued a I haven't heard Trump talk statement through his secre- about the USFL on the camtary. paign trail. Perhaps nobody cares anymore. I suspect that if There was no merger with the he does talk about it, he will USFL. The league, and Trump's portray it as one of his many Generals, never played anoth- business successes. After the er game. The Generals merged fact, every business transacwith the Houston Gamblers tion involving Trump is a sucprior to the proposed 1986 sea- cess. Hearing him talk about son, but the league folded his body of work is like watchbefore any season play took ing replays of old Yankee place. games on the YES Network: Most of the high-profile play- Every outing ends in a victory. ers in the USFL eventually made it into the NFL or, in Draw what you like from this some cases, returned there. story, or draw nothing from it Eight USFL alumni made it to at all. But I figured I knew all I the Pro Football Hall of Fame needed to know about Trump, and three had been Heisman the man, after his disappearTrophy winners. Some other ance from the courthouse that former USFL players no doubt day. He wasn't a stand-up guy made a living in Canada and back then. I doubt he is today. elsewhere. I suppose a lot of them did OK. Not as OK as - Larry M. Elkin Trump, maybe, but OK.

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THE FAST AND ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR CHOOSING SMALL BUSINESS STARTUP LOAN If you wish to start your small business and if you find it difficult to run it due to lack of money it is advisable that you should take the initiative to secure a small business startup loan as quickly as possible. This article will highlight on a few things that you should consider in order to get this kind of fund in the best possible way.

family members. However, there are several people who do not wish to take any kind of monetary assistance from their friends or from their family members. It is vital to remember that you can always seek the help of your friends or your family members and that they too may feel happy to help you during Once you seek help of this your crisis. type of professional to evaluThe first step that you should ate this kind of scenario, Your next step is that you follow is to assess your cred- your next step is to talk to should try to acquire some it score in the best possible your friends as well as your sort of credit such as credit card or even telephone bill on behalf of your own business. It is vital that you should also pay these bills within the scheduled period of time. If you do so, there is possibility that you will earn the reputation of an honest businessman who runs his business effectively and who also pays his bill at the right time. If you wish to avail this type of fund, it is advisable that you should send a report of the details of your transactions to credit reporting bureaus. way. In this matter also, it is advisable that you should seek the help of an expert professional without any kind of hesitation. It is often seen that those who have acquired poor credit record take the help of expert professionals in order to handle this kind of problem.

In order to get this type of fund, it is vital that you should fix up your personal credit as quickly as possible. It is vital that you should improve this type of record as quickly as possible. If you have poor credit record there is possibility that your loan application will be rejected by a bank or other convenENIGMA

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tional financial institution. It is advisable that you should always take the initiative to improve it before you approach a bank or other traditional financial institution. If you wish to acquire this type of fund, it is advisable that this type of record will be considered to be a vital thing. There are a few finance companies who consider it seriously before they actually provide small business startup loan. All you have to do is to try to improve it before you actually ask for this type of fund in order to operate your own business. It is vital to remember that you do not have a huge amount of money in order to run it successfully, but it is vital that you should have some amount of money that you can show it to your potential lender and that you should convince him to give it to you as quickly as possible. The objective of small business startup loans is to provide monetary support to the small businesses and startup companies. SBA Small Business Loan also offers financial support those who want to start their own business successfully.

- Alina Brown

Infringement Of Government The choices we all make during ones lifetime reflect our basic nature. Whether we choose to make the right and correct decisions are based on ones parental influence, education, and experience. The only way the government should become involved in our individual choices concerning private matters is in the educational experience that we all go through. This is done by using our tax dollars toward furnishing readily available, accessible, reliable, and quality educational opportunities for all Americans. The government should play no role in dictating or mandating laws or ordinances that directly infringe on an individuals right to make informed decisions about ones own welfare. A right of Choice. " We are all given by our creator certain inalienable rights Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness" Thomas Jefferson. To this day every human being has the innate ability to choose, make deci-

sions, and to interpret information that were ranked first in math and science among all industrialized to determine ones actions. nations to now the United States is The case of Roe vs Wade is a prime in the bottom tier of education example of the infringement that among these same nations. Had we government could impose on indi- continued to be the leader in educaviduals if the present ruling is over- tion like we were following World turned. This is a decision between a War II government intrusion on citwoman, her family, and her God; izens rights would be far more less not the governments. This is an indi- intrusive than we are today. A less viduals right to make a decision Socialistic government would be based on educational merit, their now in place. own life experiences, available technology, family concerns, and their Another reason the United States has become more Socialistic has to faith. do with our continued misinterpreWhat has occurred within the last tation of Americas society by our half of the 20th century to today has elected officials. With the continubeen the United States Government ing squandering of tax revenue the in it's zeal to cover up their own laws that are passed clearly demonmisuse of tax payers money by pass- strate the lack of propriety of an ing laws that directly reflect the individuals right to choose and trend of our educational system has make informed and educated decitaken from the late 1960's to 2010. sions. the United States government The United States went from being is still trying to increase it's influnumber one in producing students ence on individuals right to chose based on current legislation that is now being discussed. Granted, the

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United States government needs to be involved in the publics best interest such as providing Universal Health Care, raising the debt ceiling and other laws that protect and ensure public safety but not to the point as to be so intrusive into each citizens own affairs. Only when the citizens of the United States hold our elected officials accountable to the laws and the appropriation of tax revenue toward quality in education will the current trend of socialism that our own government has caused revert back to the ideology that was intended when our founding fathers penned the Constitution and Bill of Rights. This would also ensure that every American is given equal opportunities to obtain the education that is so necessary to make informed decisions that directly affect themselves, their family, and our whole society.

- Dr. Tim G Williams

11 995588 :: The Isley Brothers notch their first pop chart hit with “Shout”…it’ll be followed by 41 more Top 100 singles over the next 38 years as the brothers continually reshape their sound and reinvent their personas to suit popular tastes…

reference…after some argument the band appears to relent…during the performance, however, Jim Morrison sings the original line and the band never plays the show again…

1199 6688 :: The Doors are obliged to perform as a trio at an Amsterdam 11 9966 00:: Chubby Checker’s version of show after frontman Jim Morrison “The Twist” goes to No. 1 on the collapses while dancing during The pop chart and sets off an interna- Jefferson Airplane’s set… tional dance craze…originally written and recorded by Hank Ballard 1199 6699 :: Though the late 1960s are and The Midnighters who had a often seen as a high-water mark in more modest hit with it, when pop music, you couldn’t prove it by Ballard was unavailable to play this week’s pop chart with The Dick Clark’s popular American Archies’ bubblegum ditty “Sugar Bandstand, Clark had Checker Sugar” reigning supreme…meanrecord the tune since his voice was while, rumors swirl in the media similar to Ballard’s… about Paul McCartney’s death in a Scottish auto wreck the previous 11 9966 11 :: The Pendletones, a vocal November…in reality Macca is group from suburban L.A. track vacationing in Kenya with main their first single, “Surfin’”…the squeeze Jane Asher… song fixes the template for the group’s biggest hits as they morph 1199 7700:: 27-year-old Jimi Hendrix dies in a basement bedroom at the into The Beach Boys… Samarkand Hotel in Notting Hill 11 9966 33:: The Beatles first U.S. single, Gate, London...the coroner’s report “She Loves You” is released on tiny cites “inhalation of vomit due to Swan Records due to Capitol’s con- barbiturate intoxication” as the tinued disinterest in The Fab cause of death...in 1993 an investiFour…it makes no impression, gation into Hendrix’s death is receiving little airplay and selling reopened by Scotland Yard in about 1,000 copies…Beatlemania order to clear up discrepancies on this side of the Atlantic still lies about how and when the ambua few months ahead… lance was called…

and guitarist Gram Parsons who helped move The Byrds in a country-inflected direction dies of a drug overdose…his casket will be hijacked by two members of his road crew who, in keeping with a pact allegedly made with Parsons, attempt to cremate his body on a funeral pyre in California’s Joshua Tree Monument…spotted by firemen, the blaze is extinguished before the body is fully cremated…this same week Jim Croce, who scored big with the macho hits “Bad Bad Leroy Brown” and “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim,” meets his fate in a twin-engine prop plane when it hits a tree on takeoff in Louisiana, killing everyone aboard including his guitarist Maury Muehleisen…

11 9977 77 :: Marc Bolan of T. Rex is killed in SW London when his girlfriend, soul singer Gloria Jones, crashes their Mini GT into a tree…afraid of a premature death, the glam-rock pioneer never learned to drive though he wrote a number of songs in which cars and car parts are mentioned…as a measure of his regard in the music community, Bolan’s funeral is attended by Les Paul, David Bowie, Eric Clapton and Rod Stewart among other lumi1199 7755:: Pink Floyd releases Wish You naries… Were Here, the band’s ninth LP…dealing with themes surround- 11 99 77 88:: The video for Queen’s ing the mental decline of former “Bicycle Race” is filmed at bandmate Syd Barrett and the busi- England’s Wimbledon Stadium…it ness side of rock, the record quick- features 65 nude models cavorting ly tops U.S. and U.K. sales charts on bikes…when the rental compawhere it will remain for 84 ny providing the bicycles gets wind

11 9966 55:: 8-track players are introduced as an option in new cars...notable for their low fidelity and tendency to eat their closedloop tapes, they will give way to superior cassette-based players in the 1970s…

1199 7711 :: The Who release their only U.K. No. 1 album Who’s Next…the cover depicts the group walking away from a concrete pillar on which they’ve just apparently urinated…the shoot photographer later reveals some band members were unable to produce the neces11 9966 77:: An Ed Sullivan Show producer sary pee and rain water poured tells The Doors they’ll need to from a film canister was used to change the line “Girl, we couldn’t fake the deed… get much higher” in their hit “Light My Fire” due to its perceived drug 1199 77 33 :: Talented singer-songwriter ENIGMA

weeks…on the other side of the pond, Bob Dylan releases his religion-infused album Slow Train Coming that includes the Grammywinning single “Gotta Serve Somebody”…some fans are turned off by Dylan’s new-found spirituality…

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of the shoot details, it demands Nevermind arrives weeks later… payment to replace all the sad1199 99 22:: Radiohead’s debut single dles… “Creep” is released…it will only 11 9977 99:: The Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s manage to to get to #78, on the UK Delight” is released…considered singles chart after selling a mere the first song to popularize hip- 6,000 copies…British radio finds hop, the song’s opening lyric goes, the song too depressing, but over“I said a hip, hop, the hippie, the seas it does better getting to #34 on hippie to the hip hip hop”… the Billboard Hot 100…it will show up on many critics’ lists of best 11 9988 00:: Bob Marley collapses while songs at year’s end… running in New York’s Grand Central Park…tests reveal he has 1199 99 66 :: The crowd at Nashville’s cancer…he will succumb to the dis- Grand Ole Opry witness an historic ease the following May… moment when Hank Williams III makes his debut there…he’s the 11 9988 33:: Kiss appears on MTV minus son of Hank Williams Jr. and grandthe trademark makeup...the band son of the legendary Hank has already lost original members Williams…he wears a fringed black Ace Frehley and Peter Criss and is shirt his granddaddy wore in the seeking to reinvent itself for the same venue and sings several of ‘80s...the ploy seems to work as the senior Williams’ hits… their next release, Lick it Up, becomes their first platinum album 1199 9988 :: Together for the first time in 24 years, the members of ‘70s in four years… British rock band Mott The Hoople 11 9988 77:: Jaco Pastorius dies of a skull reunite to perform at the Virgin fracture after a tussle with a Megastore in London… Florida nightclub bouncer…the brilliant bassist was dogged by 22000011:: Stones frontman Mick drug and mental health problems Jagger’s new solo LP gets an underthrough much of his life… whelming reception…Goddess in the Doorway moves 954 copies on 11 9999 00:: The Tennessee Department its day of release… of Labor slaps Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park with a 22000044:: Denver police arrest a man $20,000 fine...the singer, whose hit for criminal impersonation and song “9 to 5” complained about an theft after he walks into a local overbearing boss, had been over- bank claiming to be Mike McCready working teenage staff at the of Pearl Jam... he tries to sell ficpark…Steve Miller’s 1974 single tional $1,000 tickets for a mere 20 “The Joker” enjoys a rebirth when bucks to an upcoming PJ benefit it hits the top of the U.K. pop chart concert... an employee of the bank after being used in a Levi’s ad…the calls her husband, a big Pearl Jam song’s lyrics are rife with refer- fan to tell him about the tickets ... ences to earlier Miller songs as the savvy fan has heard of the scam well as a handful of doo-wop and has his wife call the law...turns oldies and includes the invented out he’d worked the routine in word “pompatus” that resulted Vegas, New York, Miami and New from Miller’s mis-hearing of anoth- Mexico despite looking nothing er made-up word from The like McCready...also this week, Medallions’ “The Letter”… reflecting on Duran Duran’s reunion, John Taylor wryly 11 9999 11:: Guns N’ Roses releases Use observes, “ There are difficult basYour Illusion I and Use Your tards everywhere in life, so why Illusion II...the albums are at times not just stick with the ones you a departure from the raw, riff- know?”… laden rock of the band’s debut, Appetite for Destruction, with 22000055:: INXS announces they have songs like the epic ballad hired a former Canadian Elvis “November Rain” and “Don’t Cry” impersonator, J.D. Fortune, to showing the band’s softer side...the replace former frontman Michael albums will both go platinum with- Hutchence who committed suicide in two months and secure GNR’s in 1997… place as the biggest rock band on the planet until Nirvana’s 22000066 :: When Willie Nelson’s tour ENIGMA

bus is pulled over in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, for a routine inspection, the cops find a pound and a half of pot and a stash of ‘shrooms...Willie and four members of his entourage are cited for possession...also this week, in a year of lackluster record sales, Beyoncé offers a bit of comfort to the industry when her new album, B’day, goes straight to the top of the chart and moves more than 540,000 copies...and on the other side of the Atlantic, three bad boys of rock, Pete Doherty of Babyshambles, Justin Hawkins of The Darkness, and Tom Chaplin of Keane—residents at London’s Priory rehab treatment center—are reported to be jamming together...this despite Hawkins having referred earlier to Doherty as being “a talentless waste of skin”...apparently their shared rehab has healed old wounds...the ever-inventive British tabloids dub the trio the “Arctic Junkies”... 22000077 :: In a vigorously promoted feud in which rappers Kanye West and 50 Cent release new albums on the same day, the two rap stars go head to head over record sales

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with the two appearing in boxerlike stances on the cover of Rolling Stone...the ensuing sales battle is one-sided: West’s Graduation with 957,000 copies sold trounces Fiddy’s mere 691,000 copies of Curtis… 22000088:: Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein both receive serious burns when the Learjet 60 they’re riding in crashes during takeoff in Columbia, South Carolina… 22000099 :: Food poisoning causes Leonard Cohen to collapse midsong at a Spanish concert… 22001111 :: R.E.M. exit stage left after 31 years, 15 studio albums, nine compilation albums, one soundtrack and 64 singles… 22001133 :: Internet music service Spotify takes heat from artists complaining about miserly royalty payments…high profile artists like Thom Yorke of Radiohead and Atoms for Peace raise questions about the service’s business model…

Falcons Rally and Hold On to Win Home Opener over Philly The Atlanta Falcons ushered in the Dan Quinn era Monday night with an exciting win over the Philadelphia Eagles 26-24 that ironically reminded many of the Mike Smith era.

into position for Bryant to recapture the dead. What ensued next was something that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been seen in Atlanta for many years. Defense.

Much like the past seven seasons the Falcons started quickly jumping to a 20-3 lead at the half only to find themselves trailing 24-23 late in the game. Matt Ryan and Matt Bryant did what Falcons fas were accustomed to seeing as the veteran signal caller rallied the troops hitting Julio Jones for a big 40yard pass play to get the team

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right. The defense of the Falcons bent but did not break. Sam Bradford who had been harried, hurried and battered around by the Atlanta defense in the first half found his groove in the second half leading the Eagles to three scores and a brief one point lead.

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It looked as if Bradford was going to do it again but something happened that hadn’t happened in a long time. The Falcons defense held on third down and the Eagles were faced with a long, but makeable field goal. The kick was wide and the Georgia Dome erupted. There was still plenty of time left on the clock, however.

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Atlanta was unable to keep the momentum going and was forced to punt. The Eagles took over and the Falcons pass rush which had been missing most of the second half reappeared. The newfound pass rush forced Bradford to rush his throw that was conveniently picked off and Matt Ryan and company were able to run out the clock to give Coach Dan Quinn his first win and an NFL head coach. “I think the thing we learned the most is that, umber one form the competitive side, that there are some terrific competitors here,” said the rookie coach. Julio Jones had a career game as he set the Flacons single game receiving yards record as well as catching two Matt Ryan throws for touchdowns. “Julio is an awesome player. He shows tht basically every time he steps on the field,” said the Atlanta QB. “He’s as good as it gets and we’re luck to have him”. Another big surprise besides the aggressive play of the defense was what appeared to be a reappearance of a running game. Rookie Tevin ENIGMA

Coleman gained 80 yards in his Falcons debut. “I thought our offensive line did a great job tonight and I thought we ran the ball really well,” said Ryan. “I’m really excited about the two young backs that we have. Tevin, for his first NFL game, went out there and he didn’t hesitate. He played really, really well. I thought when Devota (Freeman) was in there too, both those guys finished runs tonight. The 2015 Atlanta defense differs in many was from years past. They key word is aggression. Even thought they did not sack Eagle QB Sam Bradford he found himself on his back many times and unable to find a rhythm until the third quarter. The

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run defense which has been non-existent for years was impressive as they held the NFL’s 2014 rushing leader, DeMarco Murray to a total of eight yards on nine carries. “The team is really close together now,” said cornerback Desmond Trufant about the difference in the Falcon defense. “We really believe in each other and believe in the system, so we’re out there battling for each other, and you can see it out there on the field,” The Atlanta Falcons take to the road this Sunday as they travel north to take on the New York Giants. Kickoff is scheduled for 1pm and the game will be aired on Fox.

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Mariota and Titans Impress in Season Opener Way back in January two Heisman trophy winners faced off in the first round of the NCAA playoffs. On that particular night Marcus Mariota made quick work of Jameis Winston and the Florida State Seminoles as Winston lost his first and only game as a quarterback. Come April and the NFL draft and Winston was chosen first by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Mariota was selected next by the Tennessee Titans. Sunday’s season opener seems to be a marquee made for TV moment as the Buccaneers and the Titans faced off. It wasn’t much of a game as one of the rookie QBs tied an NFL record and the other…well, looked like a rookie. The final score was 4214. And I’ll give you a clue. It was just like last January. Mariota tied a record that was set back in 1961 as he threw for four touchdowns in his first NFL game, tying a record set by Fran Tarkington. It didn’t take the rookie from Oregon that long as he threw four touchdown passes in the first half and coach Ken Whisenhunt invoked the mercy rule and let backup Zach Mettenberger take over midway through the third quarter. “He did a great job of distributing the ball to tight ends, receives and the running backs and controlling the run game also,” said

Titans wide receiver Harry Douglas. “We couldn’t have asked for a better start,” said Titans cornerback Coty Sensabaugh. “The offense was rolling, No. 8 [Mariota) is special, I think everyone has seen it today. The kid is special.” Mariota threw only 16 passes on the day and had more touchdown passes than he did incomplete passes. “It was good, he did a nice job, he handled himself well, and hopefully we’ll clean up some of the things that stopped us from a couple of those things,” Whisenhunt said about Mariota’s performance. “He ran the offense, we had a lot of guys make play though. Kendall Wright had a great day, he ran the football effectively at time, Delanie Walker made some plays for us; I mean we had a lot of guys make plays and that’s what we’ve been doing in camp.” Whisenhunt liked what he saw out of the team against Tampa Bay. “I think we had a pretty confident group anyways, just based off what I’ve seen they way they work but it always validates the hard work that you put in it’s a good feeling when you work this hard, especially with all the negativity that’s been going for a while,” he said. “You work this hard and you see good results from that, so it helps.” ENIGMA

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chise record for touchdown passes. “It means we’re 1-0,” he said. “It’s a good start for us but it’s just the first game. We have to continue to get better. I’m not focused on stats or that sort of thing.” “He’s a great quarterback,” running back Bishop Sankey said about his rookie quarterback. We all have to keep working, Coach [Ken Whisenhunt] told us to keep our heads down and working for the next week.”

ing the first regular season game. “It felt great, I’m proud of the “We worked hard all week. To Unlike everyone else Mariota guys in the locker room,” said be able to execute well, to be wasn’t as impress by his tying an Mariota of how the eam felt play- successful, is a good thing.” NFL record and setting a fran-

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Next week the tour of Heisman trophy winners continues as the Titans travel to take on the Cleveland Brown who will feature the 2012 Heisman winner, Johnny Manzel, who will be getting his first start of the season. Kickoff is 1pm and will be aired on CBS.

- Dave Weinthal

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