Creative Loafing Atlanta

The battle wages on to save the South’s first recording studio, and the hallowed ground where country music’s first commercial recordings were made. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is slated to swing the wrecking ball on 152 Nassau Street, clearing the way for a deluxe new outpost for its chain restaurant and hotel. In June of 1923, New York-based Okeh Records executive Ralph Peer set up a pop-up studio in the building which facilitated recordings by various regional jazz, blues, and country music artists including Fiddlin’ John Carson, Warner’s Seven Aces, Charlie Fulcher, the Morehouse College Quartet, Lucille Bogan, Fannie Mae Goosby, Eddie Heywood, and more.

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On this episode of CL Recommends, Chad Radford, Will Cardwell, and Jacob Chisenhall share their picks for the top events for the first weekend in August. Gringo Star, Planet Booty, the Growlers, La Choloteca, and other upcoming shows are highlighted. PLUS Will professes his love for Sensational Subs, the gang shares ruminates on the best kind of bread, and Jacob geeks out over a legion comic convention. Press Play!

Host Chad Radford speaks with cellist and singer Saira Raza, aka Sister Sai, about her five-song album titled "Broad Street Sessions," which shows off a more structured side of her atmospheric and deeply mystical musical footprint.

Host Chad Radford speaks with Ricky Raw of ATLrapwater who believes that if you drink the water from Atlanta it gives you musical talent--despite the fact that his ATLrapwater isn't actually from Atlanta...

Jake Cook, the man, the myth, the Seal Pup dropped by Creative Loafing's Short Notice studio for a podcast interview with Chad Radford and reveals details surrounding his infamous CL diss track and his personal musical evolution, while revealing details about his upcoming album, "I Bleed Pop."

Photo by Chad Radford

Ex Hex photo by Michael Lavine.

"Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the expansion to the Leagues Cup, the new playoff structure and do a deep dive into the LAFC preview. There is a reason they are number one in the league, find out what we need to prepare for in order to beat them. Atlanta United, west coast edition. "

Join Blake and Joe as they cheer for the $2.11 burritos they got due to the domination over Houston. Is Pity worth the money? What are the new kit colors? What does the DC United preview look like? Find out in episode 21.

Host Chad Radford speaks with author Stephen Kearse about his novel IN THE HEAT OF THE LIGHT, about a graffiti crew in Atlanta who have a summer that changes their lives.

Photo courtesy Brain Mill Press.

Dillon of Lobsterdamus stopped by CL’s Short Notice studio to talk to host Chad Radford about life on his homeworld, Lobtropolis, Dillon’s production, and devouring other crustaceans.

Photo by Chad Radford