Things to watch out for this weekend…..and some of my personal opinions….

1. No Danica Patrick mania…for one, she’s not even in the Sprint Cup Series but manages to get more attention than the drivers who are.
2. Jimmy’s chance for 3-in-a-row.  JJ is already proving why they have won the past 4 Cup championships…cause they capitalize on lucky breaks.  But you know the old sports cliche, “I’d rather be lucky than good.”
3. The other guys…and by other guys I mean Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart, Jr., Kenseth,etc….They all seem to be close to getting a win, the afore mentioned seem to do fairly well at AMS, this could be their weekend to win.
4. Which country music artist will butcher the National Anthem….AMS has a pretty good nack at bringing out up-and-coming country artists who always seem to butcher the National Anthem.  I personally think you ought to be fined or put in jail for a terrible performance of the National Antherm…well that’s kind of harsh, but you get my point.
5. Junior.  Well, since Danica isn’t gonna be here we’ll have to settle for her press coverage protege…

That’s the top 5…there could be a whole list, but that would take up too much space.  We will see who triumphs in this weekends Kobalt Tools 500, but one thing we will see, is probably all the stuff that I mentioned.

UPDATE: CANCELLED due to inclement weather.

Dr. Donald Sabbarese – Professor of Economics and Director of the Econometric Center here at Kennesaw State University comes to the Great American Culture Clash to talk about the President’s jobs bill as well as the Fed’s newly unveiled exit strategy. Tune in to the GACC this Sunday (2/14) at 11am to hear it!

Sabbarese will also moderate a Health Care Forum here at KSU February 18 from 6-8pm.

Dr. Sabbarese’s op-ed in the AJC

Tonight, we’ll be looking back at some of our favorite interviews, in-studio performances, and moments of general radio debauchery. It’s like nostalgia, but deep fried and wrapped in shamelessness.

Plus..

- Singer/songwriter STEVEN STALLINGS performs live in studio and chats it up with us!

- The masterminds behind MONOCLE COMICS swing by to tell the story of their grassroots comic venture.

- Owl Radio veteran and former co-host WENK returns to help celebrate the anniversary!

- NOAH SOLOMON of Owl Radio’s own NOAH COMMA AMERICA (Wed, 2-4pm) is stopping by to break down, explain, and opine on the Tea Party Movement.

- You’ve heard him on Radiation Radio, now he’s going to late-night.. DJ HEDROOM joins the cast as our second co-host tonight!

They grow up so fassst! ;___;

Tune in tonight. It’ll be a great show. 10pm-Midnight on KSURadio.com.

Hope all is well with everyone as we enter the new decade. I’m excited to get the show back on the road on January 11th.. In the meantime, here’s another local band I think you guys need to check out.. The Truth.

These guys are creating a huge buzz right now in the local scene due to their epic blend of indie, hip-hop, soul, and light rock. It’s cool stuff, I suggest you check it out.

From their myspace bio:

Hey Everyone! We are a band by the name of The Truth. We are an up and coming band in the Metro Atlanta area. We love to make good music and are content on sharing it with the world. Our family consists of five very unique gentlemen from all over the East Coast.
First is Ashton Gibbs; The Drummer. He was born May 21, 1992 in New Orleans where they are known for their tongue charming foods and their vivid music scene. He recently moved after the flood took away his family’s home. His family juggled back and forth between N.O and G.A for a while. Finally, he moved to Kennesaw, Georgia where he continued his interest in music and his love for football. He currently attends Harrison High School and is soon graduating.

Next is Quantarius Leavell; better known as “Q”. People usually take him to be the fearsome silent type. Don’t let that fool you. Q’s lively bass lines and “Bob ya head” riffs speak his true character. He was born October 16, 1992 in Douglassville, Georgia. He moved around from place to place til finally, he settled in Acworth, Georgia. He’s a VERY quick learner. He played football for a few years at school. Things weren’t looking “Sunny-side up” as Q got  into trouble and followed the wrong crowd. It didn’t take long for him to find the right path though. He picked up bass after seeing and hearing a few people do it themselves and is addicted to it’s melodies, bends, and hammer ons. He is currently attending school and will be graduating soon.

Lloyds Phipps Jr, also known as Phipps. A gentleman in his own league. He’s the Lyricist of the group From his witty punch lines to his crazy dance skills Lloyd is always up to see someone smile. Lloyd was born in Bronx, New York October 24, 1989. He moved to Acworth, georgia in 2003. Lloyd first realized he had talent in him when he met Sean. Sean asked Lloyd to write to a song he was making and ever since then Lloyds never been the same. haha. He is currently attending college to become a male nurse. Lloyd is a big fan of Michael Jackson which explains his crazy dance moves.

Carey Durham, The business man. Carey was born June 1, 1989 in Atlanta, Ga. He’s the violinist and vocalist in the band. Carey’s been playing violin for fourteen years. He’s always had a passion for music. Even though his life was emotionally rough at times music was always his muse. He’s created masterpiece after masterpiece, expressing himself the best way he possibly can. Some people say his voice resembles that of John Legend. They even say he could be the next Andre 3000 [ Carey 4 stacks if you will]. Either way he continuously works hard and expands his horizons. He lives in Austell, Ga and is currently attending college to become an audio engineer.

Last and surely not least, Sean Northover. “Sean has been into music since he was a baby.” his family says. Sean started writing his first rhyme at the age of 12. He was born March 30, 1990 in Summit, New Jersey. At Age 3 he moved a town over, Orange, and was raised there til he was 13. Later he and his family moved to Acworth, Georgia. His sophomore year in high school, Sean picked up the guitar. Ever since he’s never put it down. Music is his everything. It’s his up and his down. Just like Carey, he also had hard time in his life and found music to be his therapy. He began a band the same year he picked up guitar. A few months later that was ended. After going through several bands, at the end of high school he was a solo artist. A few months later his best friend Q picked up bass. The following months Sean met Carey in a Video audio 102 class. Together they formed a musical union, but there was something missing.

AH! Drums! Q called Ashton, Sean called Lloyd, all five got together and the family was complete. These young men hold a bond so tight and so unique that some envy their connection. They are all types of music within themselves. They are funk. They are soul. They are jazz. They are alternative, hip hop, acoustic, rhythm and blues, and list can go on. They know no boundary nor limit. They don’t play music they LIVE music. They don’t put on a show. They put on a PERFORMANCE. They are. The Truth.

Find them @ myspace.com/thetruthmusic09.
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In the meantime, I wanted to wish you guys a very happy holiday and all the best to you and your families. 2009 was an insane year, here’s to 2010 being one where we can all chase after our goals and ambitions and see a little more joy in our lives.

Since we’re off the air for the next couple of weeks, I’ll be posting a weekly blog with some local bands and songs that I think are worth checking out. This week, I’m directing you towards a group called The Meaning.

From their myspace bio:

Hailing from Atlanta, Ga, The Meaning produce a sound that hearkens back to a time when melody and musicianship were prized. Combining members from the remnants of other successful local talent, and from many ends of the musical spectrum, The Meaning have just over a year as a band under their belts, but are already on the way to pushing into the heart of the south-eastern music scene.

Debuting in the summer of 2009 with their newest EP,“Where to Call Home” produced by Adriel Garcia, The Meaning are sure to catch your attention, and give you a breath of fresh air with their specialized take on modern rock music.

I’ve spun them a lot on my show recently, and I can tell you that they’re not only an amazing band, but also incredibly nice people. They put on a great live show – and trust me, it’s worth it just to watch Chip mess with all his synthesizer gear.

Here’s their myspace: http://www.myspace.com/themeaningrocks

Have a great Christmas, everyone.

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Here are some shows coming up that we think you should check out.

Swayze’s (myspace.com/swayzesvenue)

12/9 – THE RECORD KID, INDIAN GIVER, VEGA UNDER FIRE, FAREWELL FLIGHT, THE NEW TREND 6:30PM, $10

12/10 – NINETY FOUR, SELECT START, THE IN CROWD (HOPELESS RECORDS), ACTION ITEM, FORTUNE FAVORS THE BRAVE 6:30PM, $10

12/11 – THAT NEW RETRO (EX MEAN GIRLS AND MR. MACHINE), FRIENDS FOR HIRE (MYSPACE RECORDS), SUNDAY NIGHT SCENE (CHAMBERLAIN RECORDS), THE PRIVATE LIFE OF DAVID REED (CHAMBERLAIN RECORDS), SHOOTOUT THE STARS, TYLER BLALOCK 6:30PM, $10

12/12 – WITHIN DEVASTATION, THIS COULD SPELL DISASTER, UNDEAD VIKING MAFIA, WAKING ATLANTIS, MY CURSE YOUR BLESSING, SELF SACRIFICE, SANCTIMONIUM 6:30PM, $10

12/15 – ABORNING, FORTY WINTERS, STORM THE SHORELINE, LOOK TO THE SKY

12/16 – LIFE ON REPEAT (EQUAL VISION RECORDS), SENT BY RAVENS (TOOTH AND NAIL RECORDS), HOLLYWOOD LIES, I THE CAPTIVE, INDIAN GIVER 6PM

The Warehouse (myspace.com/thewarehouseatl)

DOORS OPEN AT 7PM

12/11 – DECORUS, MIRROR, RAPE THE WILLING

12/18 – HURLEY BURLEY AND THE VOLCANIC FALLOUT, MOONBOX, CRASH KARAVAN

The Local (myspace.com/thelocalconcertvenue)

12/12 – DAYS OF THE NEW, HANS DANIEL, SATURN 5, EDGEWOOD 8:30PM

12/18 – DRY COUNTY BAND 9pm

12/19 – JESSICA CAYNE, FREDDIE WAY, THE CARLA TATUM BAND

The following is a list of activities going on in the north Atlanta area this Veteran’s Day.

Marietta

The fifth annual Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by the Marietta Kiwanis Club and the city of Marietta, will start at 11 a.m. at Roswell Street Baptist Church and proceed to the Square.

William T. Nesbitt, Major General, Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard, will serve as the parade grand marshal and keynote speaker during a noon ceremony on the Square.

Kennesaw

The city of Kennesaw, in conjunction with American Legion Post 304, will host a free lunch for veterans from noon-2 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive in Kennesaw.

Acworth

The city of Acworth will host a ceremony honoring veterans at 2 p.m. at Patriots Point at Cauble Park, 4425 Beach St. in Acworth.

Powder Springs

American Legion Post 294 of Powder Springs will conduct its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be at the Powder Springs Veterans Memorial in front of the library on Atlanta Street.

Smyrna

Ceremonies will start at 11 a.m. at Brinkley Park off of Concord Road, and will include a flyover by Army Assault helicopters. It is free and open to the public. Afterward, members of the American Legion will be selling barbecue lunches at their building adjacent to the park.

The Loose Skrews were the first live band we ever had on Shenanigans! and they’re going to be back this coming Wednesday for a second go round. They’ve got a new album, For Those Hearts True, out this week so they’ll be back to play some of their new tracks. They’ll be throwing a record release party at Winston’s in Marietta on August 15th.

Make sure to tune in this week for a live set from The Luchagors around 7:30 PM on Wednesday the 22nd. The band features the vocals of Amy from Punkrockalypse and Shane Morton of the Silver Scream Spook Show on guitar. They’ll be playing a live in store at Criminal Records on the 26th so make sure to tune in for a preview.

Also on the schedule are The Loose Screws on August 5th and Wavepool on August 12th.