Atlanta Music News

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Man or Astro-man? will make a triumphant return to the stage at Whirly Ball Atlanta on Fri., March 5. All the Saints plus another act will open the show. Read an interview with MOAM? drummer Birdstuff at Chunklet. Tickets are $17-$20 and are on sale now through Ticket Alternative. Doors open at 9 p.m. Music starts at 9:30 p.m. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770.998.6161.

“Atlanta Has A Heart” is a benefit concert for 3-year-old Lana Turner, daughter of Brit and Shannon Turner. Brit is the drummer for Blackberry Smoke. Lana was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma Cancer in December 2009. 100 percent of the proceeds go to The Lana Turner Cancer Fund. Music starts at 8 p.m. with a performance by GRIP, followed by an all star jam with members of Drivin N Cryin, Lee Roy Parnell, Conner Christian, .38 Special, Jupiter Coyote, Jackyl, Atlanta Rythym Section, Fozzy, Stuck Mojo and more, including players from the Atlanta Braves. Kaedy Kiley from 97.1 The River (WSRV-FM) will be on hand to MC. Due to the venue’s limited capacity, only 400 tickets will be sold. Advance tickets can be purchased at Etix. Sat. Feb. 13. $15 8 p.m. The Peachtree Tavern, 3179 Peachtree Road. (James Kelly contributed to this report.)

Extras are needed to participate in a video shoot for the song “I See Georgia” from Drivin N Cryin’s latest album, Great American Bubble Factory. The shoot will take place in McDonough on Tues., Feb 2, from noon until 6 p.m. If you want to participate, you have to commit to being there the whole time period. For more information contact Ken@VintageEarthMusic.com.