AltWeeklies Wire
Col. Bruce to the Rescuenew
A wild ride to Zambiland and back with the dean of the Atlanta rock scene.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
02-01-2007 |
Music
Rightward Tilt in Sonny-Do Landnew
The annual General Assembly session kicks off.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman and Max Pizarro |
01-17-2007 |
Politics
Soul Brother No. 1 (1933-2006)new
The story of a Georgian who rose from poverty to become a cultural icon, as told by the people who knew him best.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
01-17-2007 |
Music
Tags: James Brown
Provocateurs to Profiteersnew
The North Carolina-based Sugar Hill Records was founded in 1978 by Barry Poss to record modern music that was grounded in traditional styles.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
01-04-2007 |
Reviews
James Brown, Dead at 73new

Music legend made his first mark in Macon.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
12-28-2006 |
Music
Pre-Hangover Guide to New Year's Evenew
From Jimmy Herring to the Peach drop, we've got Atlanta covered for ringing in the new year.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman, Debbie Michaud and Besha Rodell |
12-21-2006 |
Recreation
Tags: recreation
A Hero in His Own Eyesnew
This is the untold story of Eric Robert Rudolph.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
08-03-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Long Time Gonenew
Graham Nash talks about CSNY and the importance of speaking your mind.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
08-03-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Rhymin' Simonnew
While Surprise is in some ways a radical departure for Simon, at its heart are the songwriting craft and spirit of adventure that have defined his entire career.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
07-13-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Paul Simon, Surprise
Returning from Funk Rock, Ga.new
In truth, the greatest strength of Mother's Finest also turned out to be its greatest enemy -- it was a predominately black band that had a rock sound in an era when black groups were not played on rock radio unless their name was Jimi Hendrix.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
06-22-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Second Actnew
Widespread Panic's new album acts as a metaphor for the band's rebirth.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
06-15-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Earth to America, Widespread Panic
Hot Greasenew
The Hampton Grease Band reunites after 33 years.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
06-01-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Hampton Grease Band
Phil Walden, 1940-2006new
Walden single-handedly revived the rock scene in the South.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
04-27-2006 |
Music
Tags: Phil Walden