2013 Best Of Atlanta Large


2013 Index of Winners

Best Desserts BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Café Intermezzo - Midtown
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best Desserts BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Cafe Intermezzo (Permanently Closed)
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best Pizza BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Oral Pleasures » Critics Pick
Antico Pizza Napoletana
It's the closest you can get to traditional Neapolitan-style pizza in Atlanta. Almost everything here is imported here from Italy, including the three Acunto pizza ovens in the open kitchen. You love it, we love it.

Best New Thing About Atlanta BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Cityscape » Critics Pick
The Atlanta Beltline
Naysayers who wrote off Ryan Gravel's Georgia Tech graduate student thesis as a pipe dream and a loop to nowhere could not have predicted the excitement the project would create. Or the effects it's had on neighborhoods where trails and parks have already been built. The nationally recognized 22-milemore...
Naysayers who wrote off Ryan Gravel's Georgia Tech graduate student thesis as a pipe dream and a loop to nowhere could not have predicted the excitement the project would create. Or the effects it's had on neighborhoods where trails and parks have already been built. The nationally recognized 22-mile loop of parks, trails, and transit has a long way to go but is constantly evolving - boosters say even once it's completely built, it will never really be "finished" - and is changing the city for the better. less...

Best Street Character BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Cityscape » Critics Pick
Bicycle Shorts Man
Long Dong Silver. Ponce de Le-Dong. Compression Shorts Man. Willie Terry is known by many names. For years, the street character has stood at the corner of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Briarcliff Road in his revealing tight shorts, cane in hand, smile on his face, waving at passersby. Not much is known aboutmore...
Long Dong Silver. Ponce de Le-Dong. Compression Shorts Man. Willie Terry is known by many names. For years, the street character has stood at the corner of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Briarcliff Road in his revealing tight shorts, cane in hand, smile on his face, waving at passersby. Not much is known about his life, but the lifelong Atlantan who no one really knows is someone nearly everyone knows. Thank you. less...

Best Beer Selection BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Brick Store Pub
With its eight Belgian-only taps upstairs, 21 mostly domestic taps downstairs, 300 bottles on the main list, 900 in the upstairs "cellar," and thousands more aging in a bank vault underneath the pub, the 16-year-old institution set the bar for Decatur's beer culture and continues to raise it.more...
With its eight Belgian-only taps upstairs, 21 mostly domestic taps downstairs, 300 bottles on the main list, 900 in the upstairs "cellar," and thousands more aging in a bank vault underneath the pub, the 16-year-old institution set the bar for Decatur's beer culture and continues to raise it. less...

BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Oral Pleasures
the Pinewood
"When "Creative Loafing" asked me, as a past winner, who I would nominate as new Best of [[[[for cocktails], I quickly flipped through my mental Rolodex of favorites to places like Holeman & Finch and Sound Table. But then I thought about the Pinewood. Specifically, I thought about what beverage directormore...
"When "Creative Loafing" asked me, as a past winner, who I would nominate as new Best of [[[[for cocktails], I quickly flipped through my mental Rolodex of favorites to places like Holeman & Finch and Sound Table. But then I thought about the Pinewood. Specifically, I thought about what beverage director Julian Goglia has done to make it a convivial place of tippling. You might say I am biased, since Julian's first job behind the bar was at H. Harper Station, but he had been honing his skills at home for some time before I lured him to the dark side. And it's a great joy to see a person grow from passionate bartender to smart businessperson. Oh, and the drinks are damn good." "H. Harper Station's Jerry Slater, 2012 Critics Pick for Best Covers-All-the-Bases Drink Menu" less...

BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » After Dark
DJ Princess Cut
"My favorite Atlanta DJ - the one whom I respect the most right now - is DJ Princess Cut. She used to be Goodie Mob's DJ, and she's the only female on Hoodrich Radio. I've always found her to be an inspiration, both in my personal life and with my career. She's a lady and she's a dope artist whomore...
"My favorite Atlanta DJ - the one whom I respect the most right now - is DJ Princess Cut. She used to be Goodie Mob's DJ, and she's the only female on Hoodrich Radio. I've always found her to be an inspiration, both in my personal life and with my career. She's a lady and she's a dope artist who commands respect every time she steps behind the turntables. I was super excited when she was asked to be a part of Hot 107.9, and her R&B/downtempo mixtape last year, called Early Mornin Tap, was super dope. It came out right around the same time I dropped my sexy/downtempo mixtape "Skin"; we were on the same vibe around the same time, and our mixtapes reflected that. I'm just so proud of everything she has accomplished - she's building a legacy in Atlanta the way the Dungeon Family did." "Speakerfoxxx, 2012 Critics Pick for Best Dope Girl on the Wheels of Steel" less...

BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Consumer Culture
Sis and Moon's
"When "Creative Loafing" asked HomeGrown Decatur, as a past winner, who we would nominate as new Best Place to Meet the Maker, we immediately thought of Sis and Moon's in downtown Alpharetta. Chris Tamisin, a former HomeGrown artist, and her sister, Wendy Vogt, have transformed a modest, historic storefrontmore...
"When "Creative Loafing" asked HomeGrown Decatur, as a past winner, who we would nominate as new Best Place to Meet the Maker, we immediately thought of Sis and Moon's in downtown Alpharetta. Chris Tamisin, a former HomeGrown artist, and her sister, Wendy Vogt, have transformed a modest, historic storefront into a treasure trove of local art along with carefully curated vintage finds. Both sisters sell their own designs, as well as the work of many local artists. Beautifully staged, the shop is a delight and the sisters delightful." "HomeGrown Decatur's Lori Ronca and Beth Thompson, - 2012 Critics Pick for Best Place to Meet the Maker " less...

BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Poets, Artists, & Madmen
Hyde
"The shows being produced by Jayne O'Connor under the Hyde moniker are pushing the boundaries of what constitutes a 'reading.' Incorporating game show tropes, drag, musicians, comedians, and yes, writers, Hyde is both inviting folks from outside the literary community to join in on our badassery andmore...
"The shows being produced by Jayne O'Connor under the Hyde moniker are pushing the boundaries of what constitutes a 'reading.' Incorporating game show tropes, drag, musicians, comedians, and yes, writers, Hyde is both inviting folks from outside the literary community to join in on our badassery and reflecting the diversity of Atlanta's creative community. It's also entertaining as hell." "Myke Johns, consigliere of Write Club, 2012 Critics Pick for Best Reinvention of the Reading Series" less...

BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Cityscape
Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition
"If I was to pick another group besides Occupy Our Homes Atlanta it would have to be the Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition. They are centered right in the Bluff, their work is of a different nature being that it's really more of a direct service rather than a group applying public pressure. Many ofmore...
"If I was to pick another group besides Occupy Our Homes Atlanta it would have to be the Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition. They are centered right in the Bluff, their work is of a different nature being that it's really more of a direct service rather than a group applying public pressure. Many of the folks involved with the AHRC are the same ones who have taken on the issue of [[[[sex worker] banishment in Atlanta. AHRC is Christ-like in their commitment to the least of these, the prostitutes, the drug addicted, those living in extreme poverty, the people our city has left behind. In the face of being totally broke, folks at AHRC work for free so the center can keep its doors open." - "Tim Franzen of Occupy Atlanta. 2012 Critics Pick for Best Show of Radical Dedication" less...

Best Book Event BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Cityscape » Critics Pick
Decatur Book Festival
We'd venture to guess that the organizers behind the Decatur Book Festival want to make it impossible for you not to like them. Whether you like young adult books or cookbooks or political nonfiction or experimental poetry or novels, you will find at least some small sliver of programming devoted tomore...
We'd venture to guess that the organizers behind the Decatur Book Festival want to make it impossible for you not to like them. Whether you like young adult books or cookbooks or political nonfiction or experimental poetry or novels, you will find at least some small sliver of programming devoted to your tastes. (Don't like books? They have pretty good corn dogs, too.) That's what makes this annual Labor Day weekend event the biggest and most popular book event of the year, every year. "Every Labor Day weekend. Downtown Decatur, E. Ponce de Leon Avenue and Church Street. less...

Best Spa BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Jeju Sauna
Perennial favorite Jeju offers the adventure of a Korean bathhouse at a pauper's price. For $25, customers gain access to 10 unisex saunas and steam rooms, Jacuzzis, and shower areas. Included among the domed saunas are the Jade Steam Room (for increased metabolism and circulation), the Charcoal Roommore...
Perennial favorite Jeju offers the adventure of a Korean bathhouse at a pauper's price. For $25, customers gain access to 10 unisex saunas and steam rooms, Jacuzzis, and shower areas. Included among the domed saunas are the Jade Steam Room (for increased metabolism and circulation), the Charcoal Room (for toxin absorption), the Rock Salt Room (for stress release), and the Baked Clay Sauna (for melting muscle tension). Gender-specific areas are clothing-optional. And the Korean food court and massage options require additional costs. With 24/7 hours, it's always a convenient and economical escape to relax, release, and rejuvenate. less...

BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Junkman's Daughter
After 31 years, the Junkman's Daughter is more than just a neighborhood novelty; it's a bizarre bazaar. Seriously, this place was weird before weird was cool. And nothing's changed based on the inventory of gag gifts and total randomania. It's like Halloween 365 days a year, complete with My Little Ponymore...
After 31 years, the Junkman's Daughter is more than just a neighborhood novelty; it's a bizarre bazaar. Seriously, this place was weird before weird was cool. And nothing's changed based on the inventory of gag gifts and total randomania. It's like Halloween 365 days a year, complete with My Little Pony tank tops in XL, Bride of Frankenstein bustiers, and everything in between. Whether you're seeking to come out of your shell or climb into one, it's a one-stop shop for alternative lifestyles. And the stock of outrageous patent-leather platforms would make Nancy Sinatra burst out in song. less...

Best Local Overall Music Act BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Poets, Artists, & Madmen » Critics Pick
Killer Mike
The Adamsville rapper terrorizes like his childhood Jheri curl-wearing idols and inspires like his late grandmother, a civil rights activist. If you thought his 2012 opus "R.A.P. Music" was a timeless joint that transcended his dirty-but-conscious beginnings, this year's return with EL-P as Run the Jewelsmore...
The Adamsville rapper terrorizes like his childhood Jheri curl-wearing idols and inspires like his late grandmother, a civil rights activist. If you thought his 2012 opus "R.A.P. Music" was a timeless joint that transcended his dirty-but-conscious beginnings, this year's return with EL-P as Run the Jewels cements the larger-than-life rapper's permanent place in ATL history - "Every word murderful, surgical, painful, purposeful." "www.twitter.com/KillerMikeGTO". less...

Best Local Twitter Feed BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Cityscape » Critics Pick
@loisreitzes
Since 1979, WABE (90.1 FM)'s Lois Reitzes has given mental massages to undercaffeinated commuters and dentists' patients with her velvety roller coaster of a voice while she churns out Debussy, Bach, and Mozart from Atlanta's "home for the classics." In mid-April, she joined Twitter. So began the cheerfulmore...
Since 1979, WABE (90.1 FM)'s Lois Reitzes has given mental massages to undercaffeinated commuters and dentists' patients with her velvety roller coaster of a voice while she churns out Debussy, Bach, and Mozart from Atlanta's "home for the classics." In mid-April, she joined Twitter. So began the cheerful banter with listeners and random thoughts one normally finds on Twitter, though with a twist sprung from the heart and mind of the city's muse. (She'd love it if Yo-Yo Ma ran for president in 2016.) Now if we could just get former Buckhead Mayor Sam Massell on Twitter, we'd be set. "www.twitter.com/loisreitzes". less...

Best Local DJ/Personality BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Martina McFlyy
She's a lady DJ who isn't afraid to sweat her perm out. And that ain't the half. Since graduating from Scratch DJ Academy two years ago, former Georgia State University Music Management major Martina McFlyy continues to be the choice party rocker among local tastemakers, promoters, and cool kids, bymore...
She's a lady DJ who isn't afraid to sweat her perm out. And that ain't the half. Since graduating from Scratch DJ Academy two years ago, former Georgia State University Music Management major Martina McFlyy continues to be the choice party rocker among local tastemakers, promoters, and cool kids, by bumping everything from Marvin Gaye to Major Lazer. For party-proven tenacity, check out the "TRIPPY" mixtape she put together for Reebok Classic this year. "www.martinamcflyy.com". less...

BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Noot d' Noot
No one gets a party started quite like Noot d' Noot. If the collective experience of eight musicians who've spent their time in the trenches, wrapping their heads around everything from punk, funk, math rock, soul, jazz, and hip-hop has taught the group anything, it's how to make bodies move. "www.myspace.com/nootdnoot".more...
No one gets a party started quite like Noot d' Noot. If the collective experience of eight musicians who've spent their time in the trenches, wrapping their heads around everything from punk, funk, math rock, soul, jazz, and hip-hop has taught the group anything, it's how to make bodies move. "www.myspace.com/nootdnoot". less...

BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Octopus Bar (Permanently Closed)
When it comes to late-night dining, no one in Atlanta does it better than chefs Angus Brown and Nhan Le at Octopus Bar. Period. The ever-changing menu is almost always worthy of a culinary boner. Count on favorites such as smoky bulgogi barbecue with lettuce wraps, a discerning selection of raw oysters,more...
When it comes to late-night dining, no one in Atlanta does it better than chefs Angus Brown and Nhan Le at Octopus Bar. Period. The ever-changing menu is almost always worthy of a culinary boner. Count on favorites such as smoky bulgogi barbecue with lettuce wraps, a discerning selection of raw oysters, and the best lobster roll in the city. less...

Best Club/Party DJ BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Sofa King Evil
Sofa King Evil's idea of a killer transition: segueing from Lil Wayne's Sir Mix-A-Lot reference in "The Motto" ("Oh my God, Becky/look at her butt") to the original track, "Baby Got Back," itself. His idea of a last-call sing-along: spinning '90s middle-school dance fodder, and as he's continued sharpeningmore...
Sofa King Evil's idea of a killer transition: segueing from Lil Wayne's Sir Mix-A-Lot reference in "The Motto" ("Oh my God, Becky/look at her butt") to the original track, "Baby Got Back," itself. His idea of a last-call sing-along: spinning '90s middle-school dance fodder, and as he's continued sharpening his skills, a new generation has taken note. What's more, they've begun following his lead, thus bolstering his legacy as a King among men, and a true asset for ATL nightlife, now and for generations to come. "www.soundcloud.com/sofakingevil". less...

Best DVD/Video Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Videodrome
Sure, Netflix has outstanding original programming, but when it comes to discovering independent movies curated by people with intelligent taste in films, you can't beat Videodrome. Open since 1999, the DVD rental store specializes in new releases of critically acclaimed major studio offerings, offbeatmore...
Sure, Netflix has outstanding original programming, but when it comes to discovering independent movies curated by people with intelligent taste in films, you can't beat Videodrome. Open since 1999, the DVD rental store specializes in new releases of critically acclaimed major studio offerings, offbeat art-house films, foreign-language classics, music documentaries, great American directors' catalogs, and those really weird skin-flick horrors in the side room. And they're open seven days a week till midnight in case you get a late-night craving. less...

Best Sneaker Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Walter's Clothing
No sneaker store in town can compete with the 62-year legacy of Walter's Clothing. Being the old man on the block hasn't kept it from staying hip. Try squeezing in on a Saturday and you'll see why. Walls of Adidas, Nike, Fila, Reebok, and Converse have kept customers fresh-to-death for decades. If youmore...
No sneaker store in town can compete with the 62-year legacy of Walter's Clothing. Being the old man on the block hasn't kept it from staying hip. Try squeezing in on a Saturday and you'll see why. Walls of Adidas, Nike, Fila, Reebok, and Converse have kept customers fresh-to-death for decades. If you can't find your footing here, you're probably lost. less...

Best Acoustic Music Club/Venue BOA Award Winner

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Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » After Dark » Readers Pick
Eddie's Attic (Featured)

Best After Hours Spot BOA Award Winner

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IRIS aka Rush Lounge (Permanently Closed)

Best Local Celebrity BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » After Dark » Critics Pick
2 Chainz
We love to hate 2 Chainz's seemingly comedic lyrics: "She got a big booty, so I call her Big Booty." But we're not joking when we say 2 Chainz is inescapable right now. Since his chart-topping, Grammy-nominated 2012 debut album, Based on a T.R.U. Story, it's been almost impossible to avoid hearing themore...
We love to hate 2 Chainz's seemingly comedic lyrics: "She got a big booty, so I call her Big Booty." But we're not joking when we say 2 Chainz is inescapable right now. Since his chart-topping, Grammy-nominated 2012 debut album, Based on a T.R.U. Story, it's been almost impossible to avoid hearing the "2 CHAIIINZ!!" war cry on the radio. At this point, he's repping Atlanta through sheer cultural pervasiveness. The deluxe edition of his new album, B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time, comes with a cookbook. Here's hoping he gets a Food Network show in the near future. He's different, yeah, he's different. www.2chainz.com. less...

Best art-punk band BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2013 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Dasher
Dasher has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with on the local art-punk scene. The group has received much praise for its seven-song demo tape, and anticipation is mounting for its forthcoming vinyl full-length debut this year via local garage-punk mainstay Die Slaughterhaus Records.more...
Dasher has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with on the local art-punk scene. The group has received much praise for its seven-song demo tape, and anticipation is mounting for its forthcoming vinyl full-length debut this year via local garage-punk mainstay Die Slaughterhaus Records. The group features three talented Atlanta underground vets: Kylee Kimbrough with precise drumming and abrasive screams, Ian Deaton on bass, and guitar work from Abby Go Go's Jon Allinson. Dasher shreds through bleak and arty soundscapes, bringing mighty music to some of the city's gruffest venues. www.dasher2.bandcamp.com. less...

Best Band Name BOA Award Winner

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Stokeswood
www.stokeswood.net

Best Bands in ATL BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
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Mood Rings
Hey loners, meet your new best friend. Sometimes, sitting with your own reflective contemplations just feels right, and the only companion you need is a resonating soundtrack. Mood Rings' lush guitar pop is a sullen symphony of grooves. Singer/guitarist Will Fussell's subtle yet dynamic voice swingsmore...
Hey loners, meet your new best friend. Sometimes, sitting with your own reflective contemplations just feels right, and the only companion you need is a resonating soundtrack. Mood Rings' lush guitar pop is a sullen symphony of grooves. Singer/guitarist Will Fussell's subtle yet dynamic voice swings like a pendulum between a forlorn falsetto and bold girl-group crooning on the group's debut album, VPI Harmony (Mexican Summer). The album contains enough ethereal eccentricities and heartbroken wistfulness to sit comfortably alongside your record collection's legendary mopers the Smiths, My Bloody Valentine, and Slowdive. www.moodrings.bandcamp.com. less...

Best Local Rock Act BOA Award Winner

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Warehouse

Best Bartender/Mixologist BOA Award Winner

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Legacy Live (Permanently Closed)

Best Bar to Hook Up BOA Award Winner

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QUAD @ Spring4th Complex (Permanently Closed)

Best Bass Player BOA Award Winner

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Mayhem
Dig into any number of Atlanta's various bass and electronic music scenes and one name continually rises above the din of bombastic swells, trap beats, and robotic rhythms: Mayhem. Following a streak of dance floor hits, the moniker behind which ATLien producer, beat maker, and all around electro-renaissancemore...
Dig into any number of Atlanta's various bass and electronic music scenes and one name continually rises above the din of bombastic swells, trap beats, and robotic rhythms: Mayhem. Following a streak of dance floor hits, the moniker behind which ATLien producer, beat maker, and all around electro-renaissance man Anthony Rotella masquerades has drawn a metric ton of accolades the world over. The last year alone has seen a laundry list of career-defining moments, from his "Brick Squad Anthem," dubstep remixes for artists such as Skism and Caspa, and larger-than-life hip-hop joints on which he found himself paired up with everyone from Gucci Mane and Trouble to Tyga and Verse Simmonds. www.soundcloud.com/mayhem. less...

Best Blues Club BOA Award Winner

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Northside Tavern (Featured)

Best Bowling Alley BOA Award Winner

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Midtown Bowl (Featured)

Best Burlesque Troupe BOA Award Winner

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Minette Magnifique
www.iheartminette.com

Best College Bar BOA Award Winner

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QUAD @ Spring4th Complex (Permanently Closed)

Best Concert of the Past Year BOA Award Winner

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Music Midtown
musicmidtown.com

Best Bar to Hook Up BOA Award Winner

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Johnny's Hideaway

Best Country Music Club BOA Award Winner

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Wild Bill Wholesale (Permanently Closed)

Best Cover Band BOA Award Winner

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Yacht Rock Revue

Best Cover Band Best of Atlanta Award

The best cover bands in Atlanta. | more...
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Best Local Electronic Act BOA Award Winner

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Distal
Atlanta electronic wunderkind Distal, aka Michael Rathbun, touches on dozens of styles and genres without losing sight of his own sonic identity. Distal's debut full-length, Civilization, issued by Tectonic, the celebrated dubstep label operated by the Bristol-based legend and producer Pinch, receivedmore...
Atlanta electronic wunderkind Distal, aka Michael Rathbun, touches on dozens of styles and genres without losing sight of his own sonic identity. Distal's debut full-length, Civilization, issued by Tectonic, the celebrated dubstep label operated by the Bristol-based legend and producer Pinch, received praise from both fans and critics of the global post-dubstep and bass music communities. Distal's prolific and genre-jumping sound includes nods to future bass, juke, and acid music. No other producer from the city's thriving electronic scene comes close to Distal's ever-rising quality and quantity of sounds. www.soundcloud.com/distal. less...

Best Dance Music Club BOA Award Winner

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IRIS aka Rush Lounge (Permanently Closed)

Best Local Producer BOA Award Winner

Year » 2013
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10th Letter
Experimental beat maker 10th Letter, aka Jeremi Johnson, creates an all-encompassing mix that's as psychedelic and abstract as it is deeply soulful and direct. His talents are best showcased on the recent digital LP Yesterdays Dreams//Tomorrows Paths. Every noise morphs under the direction of Johnson'smore...
Experimental beat maker 10th Letter, aka Jeremi Johnson, creates an all-encompassing mix that's as psychedelic and abstract as it is deeply soulful and direct. His talents are best showcased on the recent digital LP Yesterdays Dreams//Tomorrows Paths. Every noise morphs under the direction of Johnson's thoughtful knob-twiddling. Similar to Madlib's crate-digging enthusiasm and Prefuse 73's cut-and-paste wizardry, 10th Letter touches on the best of retro-sourced vibes and forward-thinking techniques in songs such as "Return to Yesterday," "Let Me Know, Miss Electric Veins," and "Yesterdays Dreams." More than just a master of multiple methods, 10th Letter has surfaced in 2013 as a jack-of-all-trades, upending hip-hop instrumentals and lending a curious touch of peculiarity to Atlanta's expansive electronic music scene. www.10thletter.bandcamp.com. less...

Best Dive Bar BOA Award Winner

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Northside Tavern (Featured)

Best Drag Queen BOA Award Winner

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Baton Bob
batonbob.weebly.com

Best Local Electronic Act BOA Award Winner

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heRobust
To say that Hayden Kramer, aka Atlanta electronic marvel heRobust, is prolific would be an understatement. Over the last year, Kramer has mastered various electronic styles, be it wobbly runs of glitch-hop, experimental trap, or dropped out post-dubstep. Most heRobust releases and song titles come packagedmore...
To say that Hayden Kramer, aka Atlanta electronic marvel heRobust, is prolific would be an understatement. Over the last year, Kramer has mastered various electronic styles, be it wobbly runs of glitch-hop, experimental trap, or dropped out post-dubstep. Most heRobust releases and song titles come packaged in tongue-in-cheek puns and glittery references such as "ghostBUSTED," his remix that half-satirizes, half-celebrates the Ghostbusters theme. www.herobust.bandcamp.com. less...

Best Local Experimental Music Act BOA Award Winner

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Jungol
The electronic-tinged local rock innovator Jungol has created a beautiful and twisted film and soundtrack project dubbed Go Softly. The group's core members, twin brothers Josh and Graham Yoder, have long probed the outer limits of the imagination with reverb-heavy electronic rock. With Go Softly, themore...
The electronic-tinged local rock innovator Jungol has created a beautiful and twisted film and soundtrack project dubbed Go Softly. The group's core members, twin brothers Josh and Graham Yoder, have long probed the outer limits of the imagination with reverb-heavy electronic rock. With Go Softly, the group reaches even further into the realms of the strange and surreal. Released as a series of short vignettes via YouTube, the abstract film follows a few different characters communing with nature in various ways. Each scene is drenched in surreal colors that flood the synapses with disjointed narratives and themes that are at once pleasant and nightmarish. The film's musical score creates a dreamlike ambiance with bouncy rhythms and a totally psychedelic vibe. Together, the resulting sound and vision is hypnotizing, eerie, and sometimes just plain weird. www.jungol.net. less...

Best Gay Bar BOA Award Winner

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Mary's (Featured)

Best Hotel Bar BOA Award Winner

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Best Local Jazz Act BOA Award Winner

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Eric Fontaine
While much of saxophonist/clarinetist Eric Fontaine's musical catalog falls into the category of jazz composition, there is a growing output of his work that can be filed under improvisation. Fontaine's alternately smooth and explosive playing has graced Atlanta's jazz scene for more than a decade. He'smore...
While much of saxophonist/clarinetist Eric Fontaine's musical catalog falls into the category of jazz composition, there is a growing output of his work that can be filed under improvisation. Fontaine's alternately smooth and explosive playing has graced Atlanta's jazz scene for more than a decade. He's played with acts as diverse as the Soulphonics and the 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra, among many others. In his new Living Space Trio, Fontaine joins with cellist/guitarist Benjamin Shirley and percussionist Scotty Bryan for a reflective journey through time and space that can be heard on two different recordings for the local Behip Records label. These days, Fontaine frequents Elliott Street Pub's Tuesday night Kevin Scott jams and the Sounds from the Underground series. Not only has his documentation of the local jazz scene been constant and concise, as evidenced by the treasure trove of clips on his YouTube channel, he's a major contributor to the seismic rumblings that define the raw and esoteric corners of Atlanta's jazz, rock, and experimental music scenes. www.ericfontainejazz.com. less...

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