The Sundogs present The Tom Petty Show with SUGARFOOT in Atlanta

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Join The Sundogs for their fourth annual Tom Petty Show at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta. They will be doing all of the Petty hits, B-sides and rarities backed by
The Ace Notes, their four piece horn section. Atlanta Funk maestros SUGARFOOT will open the show and get the feet moving, followed by a short set from  The Sundogs and then it’s Petty Time long into the night!

If you haven’t seen one of these shows, here’s a line from Chris Martin’s review of last year’s bash from the Atlanta Examiner: “The Sundogs dished out a selection of tunes covering Petty’s entire catalog…..these dudes hit on every song the crowd wanted to hear and they nailed the Heartbreakers’ sound with jangly guitars, keyboards and sweet vocal harmonies.” 

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New Shows Announced at the Atlanta Improv with Free Admission

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The Love=Hope Foundation presents 2nd Annual Benefit for Spinal Muscular Atrophy – Fight SMA Jam

Panic QRThe Love=Hope Foundation is please to announce the 2nd Annual Benefit for Spinal Muscular Atrophy – Fight SMA Jam on Monday, December 30 from 4-8pm at SweetWater Brewing Company in Atlanta, GA.

Tickets are $25 general admission in advance, $35 at the door or a limited amount of $50 VIP in advance. With the price of admission everyone will get continuous service of delicious SweetWater brews, a collector’s SweetWater pint glass, one raffle ticket and tons of live music. VIP tickets include an open liquor bar and food.
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Additionally, there will be vendors selling their wonderful goods and plenty of food trucks in the parking lot. Prizes will be raffled off throughout the event starting at 5 ish. Giveaways include a pair of Widespread Panic’s Tunes for Tots and New Year’s Eve tickets raffles.

Two Stages of Live Music:

Bluegrass Underground Stage
4 – 5:45  Hooteroll?
6 – 8:00  Evan Barber & The Dead Gamblers

Envy Yourself Stage
4 – 5:45  The Georgia Crackers
6 – 8:00  Lazy Lightning & Friends

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) refers to a group of diseases which affect the motor neurons of the spinal cord and brain stem. These critically important cells are responsible for supplying electrical and chemical messages to muscle cells. Without the proper input from the motor neurons, muscle cells can not function properly. The muscle cells will, therefore, become much smaller (atrophy) and will produce symptoms of muscle weakness.

Click here to purchase tickets or visit Fight SMA for additional information about the event and charity.

 

The Sundogs Present 3rd Annual TOM PETTY SHOW

This year will be the biggest and best so far as The Sundogs will be joined by their horn section, The Ace Notes, and the usual array of special guests including Mimi Thomas as Stevie Nicks. New friends, The Dirty Souls will be on hand to kick off the evening.

Tickets are $12 in advance (get em here or at Smith’s), $15 DOS

In the spirit of the season, please bring two cans of food for the Atlanta Food Bank.
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Stillhouse Celebrates National Cheeseburger Day with First 50 Guests to Receive a Free Cheeseburger a Month for a Year

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, September 16, 2013 – Stillhouse: Craft Burgers and Moonshine announces that the first 50 guests over 21 years of age to order a burger on Wednesday, September 18th starting at 5pm will receive a free burger a month for the next year in honor of National Cheeseburger Day. Guests can choose from Stillhouse’s craft burger choices that include premium varieties of grass fed beef, mustard and Memphis pork, Coca-Cola teriyaki moonshine marinated chicken, fried green tomato, fresh ground duck with house made confit, lump crab cakes, Apalachicola fried oysters and remarkable vegetarian options such as the black eyed pea burger. While the classic sandwich is usually featured with American cheese, Stillhouse offers a wide range of other options that include goat, blue, pimento, habanero cheddar, gouda, and jack & dill cheeses baked on a bun served upside down.

Black Eye Pea Burger“The holiday comes at the perfect time to showcase our creative take on the original cheeseburger,” said Andrews Entertainment District’s Steve de Haan. “Additionally, we wanted to do something for our customers to honor the special day and thank them for their great support since we opened Stillhouse earlier this month.”

Using all of the moonshines available in Georgia, Stillhouse derives its name from its in-house cocktail program where moonshine is employed as the base ingredient to create classic cocktails. The carefully crafted cocktail menu is complemented by the ultimate burger experience with locally sourced ingredients and inspired toppings. Stillhouse offers a modern twist on burgers that set the standard and go to the extreme to taste the best. At Stillhouse, the moonshine cocktail program is served in a variety of ways to enjoy the distilled sensation. Stillhouse also features live music nightly with some of the area’s best singer songwriters.  Stillhouse is open Monday-Saturdays from 5pm-1:30am.

Please contact Lorrie Dixson of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com for event coverage information, interviews, photos or a press kit. To find out more about Stillhouse, visit www.stillhouseatl.com.

Stillhouse Set to Open in Atlanta with Craft Burgers and Moonshine

 

Andrews Entertainment District is set to add Stillhouse to its impressive hospitality destination at 56 East Andrews Drive in Buckhead on Friday, August 30th. Using all of the moonshines available in Georgia, Stillhouse derives its name from its in-house cocktail program where moonshine is employed as the base ingredient to create classic cocktails. The carefully crafted cocktail menu is complemented by the ultimate burger experience with locally sourced ingredients and inspired toppings.

4 wayStillhouse offers a modern twist on burgers that set the standard and go to the extreme to taste the best. Applying regionally sourced products, baking cheeses onto buns and using house made condiments make the burgers stand out. Craft burgers selections include premium varieties of grass fed beef, mustard and Memphis pork, Coca-Cola teriyaki moonshine marinated chicken, seared turkey, fresh ground duck with house made confit, lump crab cakes, Apalachicola fried oysters and remarkable vegetarian options such as the Black eyed pea burger. Additional menu items include small plates, salads and shared sides consisting of deviled eggs, moonshine mussels, fried oysters, collard greens, spicy macaroni & cheese, fried green tomatoes, peanut butter hummus and more. Guests can dine inside, on the terrace or takeaway until late Monday through Saturday from 5pm until 1:30am.

At Stillhouse, the moonshine cocktail program is served in a variety of ways to enjoy the distilled sensation. Using six charred oak barrels prominently featured on the back bar, the month aged spirits are second to none. Served straight or in a cocktail, the moonshine infusions combine regional ingredients such as Vidalia onions, Georgia peaches, watermelon, mint and more so flavors are balanced and shine. Guests may also choose to smoke their spirit or cocktail with fresh apple, cherry, pecan, and maple wood chips. Stimulating garnishes including local berries, freshly squeezed juices, bitters and house made syrups ensure smooth, flavorsome cocktails. Additional bar options include a small but carefully selected list that features beer staples and regional microbrews, top wine sellers and an American craft selection of liquors such as the award-winning Boyd & Blair Vodka.

“We love the history and flavor of moonshine. It took finding the right balance of ingredients to get an approachable but complex cocktail that pleases the palate,” said Andrews Entertainment District President Steve de Haan. “Furthermore, we felt moonshine paired nicely with our amazing regionally sourced burgers to create an upscale burger bar.”

As guests enter Stillhouse, they will notice the natural materials, black and white prints of stills, bootleggers, and moonshiners. Adjacent to the back bar are two lit chalk board menus and daily specials. The space is warmed up with custom made Edison pendant lights and includes booths and whiskey barrel tables with custom tops. The ceiling has antiqued copper drop tiles alluding to the stills used to create this storied spirit. Featuring natural stone floors, a large wooden beam back bar and hammered copper accents on the bar, Stillhouse allows Buckhead’s elite an evening out without the pretentiousness.

For more information about Stillhouse, please visit www.andrewsdistrict.com.

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Monday Marketing Tips

Here’s a round up of marketing tips for this week….

Instagram is the consumer engagement king, a report finds by PR Daily

Instagram is becoming a core platform for brands to engage with consumers.  It registers consumer engagement 18 times that of Facebook and 48 times that of Twitter, according to the latest report from L2 Think Tank.

The “Intelligence Report: Social Platforms” found that the visual component of Instagram has helped the platform grow to 100 million users while the average luxury brand has 100,000 followers. Other visual platforms such as Vine, Pinterest, and YouTube have grown significantly and continue to be platforms where brands can deeply engage consumers.  READ MORE

Facebook Changes News Feed Algorithm: This Week in Social Media by Social Media Examiner

Facebook Updates the News Feed Ranking Algorithm: There are two new features to note regarding Facebook’s new news feed: Story Bumping and Last Actor. Both of these now ensure that Facebook users see more of the updates from the people they interact with. READ MORE

Should You Build a Responsive Site or a Native Mobile App? by Mashable

You know your business needs a mobile presence, but how to best offer that experience — without breaking the bank — is something tons of companies, both big and small, continue to struggle with. READ MORE

Monday Marketing Tips

As it is Monday again, here is a round up of great articles to help you market your business with better success.

5 reasons that reporter isn’t calling you back by PR Daily

Having been in a newsroom for two decades, I can attest to how inundated reporters are with email and phone pitches from PR pros. And with shrinking newsrooms, I can only image it has gotten much worse.

To help PR pros tasked with cold-calling reporters and editors with pitches, here’s a basic list to help understand why journalists are not calling you back.

First, let’s just assume that reporters do not actually pick up the phone when you call, because they rarely do. Blame it on not enough time, deadline, or that they are out in the field getting stories.  READ MORE

4 Examples of Excellent Twitter Customer Service by Social Media Examiner

Do you use Twitter to stay connected with your customers?  Have you integrated Twitter into your customer service strategy?

Why Twitter Customer Service?  Gone are the days when people would call up a company and complain. Now, people are more likely to head to their smartphones or computers to tell the world how terrible a product or service is.  That’s why customer service is becoming increasingly important on social media platforms like Twitter.  READ ARTICLE

7 Things Persuasive People Do by Inc. 

Sometimes you absolutely have to make your point. Here are 7 tips on how to do it effectively with style and grace.

While many people don’t like to sell, most find themselves having to persuade someone at some point. Persuasion is not just for salespeople and their prospects. You may try to persuade an employee to perform better, or perhaps you want to persuade your boss to take on your brilliant idea. Often the most effective persuaders are your kids. Somehow they come by it naturally while you, the adult, has to work hard to find the persuasive path to success. READ TIPS

 

The Sundogs Tame the Crowd at their Rock N’ Roll Circus

Review by Harry McNeil

I made my way to Smith’s Olde Bar on Saturday night eager to see what The Sundogs had in store for what they cleverly called ‘The Rock N’ Roll Circus,’ a nod to the weird, druggy, brilliant BBC special that the Rolling Stones filmed back in the late sixties. That’s obviously a tough comparison for any band but I think Mick and Keith would have been proud, as this was simply one of the best nights of rock n roll that I have seen this year.

The Sundogs entranced the large Smith’s crowd from the moment the curtain opened, relying heavily on their own Stones/Petty/Crowes-influenced material, played with such energy and passion that even those that didn’t know the songs were hooked by the time they got to each chorus.

There were so many highlights in the 110 minute show, from the reworked Gram Parsons classic “Ooh Las Vegas,” backed by a full horn section, to the infectious “I May Not Make it Into Heaven,” which the band released via download earlier in the week and dedicated on this night to JJ Cale, who died of a heart attack the previous night.

After closing their set with an explosive rendition of Tom Petty’s “Refugee”, The Sundogs encored in style, with a 10-minute, emotional, psychedelic version of “Knockin on Heaven’s Door” that sounded more like Neil Young and Crazy Horse than anything that Mr. Dylan first conceived. And after again evoking the memory of the fallen JJ Cale, the six-member Sundogs left the stage one by one, leaving only drummer Will Groth alone amongst the screaming feedback, pounding the beat into the night as the curtain closed. A perfect end. Magic, even.

For more information about the band, visit www.sundogs.net.

The Sundogs’ Rock N Roll Circus featuring Like a Locomotive with Special Guests Freddy’s Finest

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At The Sundogs’ Rock n Roll Circus, you’ll get The Sundogs at their very best with a full horn section (The Ace Notes!) behind them, great sets by Like a Locomotive and Freddy’s Finest to get the night rolling and just for walking in the door, you will receive a killer black Sundogs koozie and a free download to their latest single, “I May Not Make it Into Heaven,” written by Jon Harris and produced by Jon and Kevin Thomas.