Music Midtown

It is official! Music Midtown is returning to Atlanta. I am glad that I moved back to the music metropolis, as this event is the next huge thing to come! Memories are flooding of missing prom to go to the 3-day festival, being front row for No Doubt, and braving the heat for other big liners such as Stone Temple Pilots, Everclear, and Sheryl Crow. Music Midtown had a good 11 year run from 1994-2005 until the announcement to not return in 2006 because of costs. Past festivals grouped together to bring the top Atlanta radio stages in each genre and gave them a stage. Loving 90s alternative, I mostly stuck around the 99X stage and to my glee they are following an alternative line up with bands that have recently exploded into mainstream like The Black Keys and upcomings Cage the Elephant and Young The Giant. I am most excited to see Coldplay...a must-see on my list of bands to see before I die. Forgoing Bonaroo this year due to funds I now can see them in my own backyard for cheaper! Having seen Manchester Orchestra and Cage The Elephant rock out at Tabernacle a month ago, I'm hoping to see another collaborative encore. Some other bands bringing feel good music to the festival are Joy The Formidable and The Postelles. Joy The Formidable with Rhydian's girlish vocals is known for their new hit "Whirring" and has been bouncing around the country playing at music festivals this summer. On a high from releasing their new album "123 Stop" and touring the country as well, I'll be bopping along to The Postelle's 60s pop inspired "White Night" and "Sleep On The Dance Floor." Only 10 bands have been confirmed for Music Midtown (explains the cheap ticket price), but perhaps more will be added and the smaller scale will help determine if Music Midtown is back for good. Usually held in May on the asphalt, it will be held on September 24 (1 day only)at Piedmont Park with the beautiful Atlanta skyline view.