Monthly Archives: July 2009

My Progressive Nation 2009 Review (Tabernacle, Atlanta)

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Mike

I should start off by saying that I went because I am a big fan (probably a notch below “hardcore”) of the headliner, Dream Theater… so maybe, this will seem somewhat “fanboyish.” Show starts at 6:00PM, so I was late … Continue reading →

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My Tool Concert Review (Arena at Gwinnet Center)

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Mike

I should preface this with: “I am not a hardcore Tool fan.” I am a casual fan who wanted to see the band in concert… I have all of their cd’s save for the EP and the live disc… so, … Continue reading →

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Thanks, MARTA… for nothing!

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Mike

So, after I left the Progressive Nation 2009 show last night and got on the MARTA train NORTHBOUND, I heard the nice voice come over the speaker say “This train is bound for North Springs Station.” Well, hot damn, that … Continue reading →

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It’s concert season!

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Mike

Wow… it’s about time for the month stretch where I will be going to 4 concerts at 4 different venues in the metro… I am ready for some live music… 7/27 – Tool at Gwinnett Arena. This will be my … Continue reading →

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Beaten, Broken, and Tired…

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Mike

I have had 6 trips to Huntsville in the past 9 weeks since Mother’s Day in May… plus 2 weddings, a baseball game (in a 3-day stretch), a trip to Cartersville (and Adairsville to Barnsley Gardens) on another weekend, and … Continue reading →