Hitting The Strand stage on May 18 as part of the 2012 Music Series will be The Jagged Stones, a tribute to The Rolling Stones with acclaimed vocalist and Jagger look-alike Skip Stephens. The Jagged Stones put on a show that teems with the same unbridled spirit and raw energy that made The Rolling Stones the iconic act it is today. Fans will be satisfied with the pout, preen and raunchy riff they’d expect, bringing the entertainment level of an over-the-top arena show up close and personal in The Strand’s 500-seat theatre.  The show includes Stones classics such as “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “…

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. The Local at Sidelines at 1440 Roswell Rd. will kick off the party Friday night at 8 p.m. with Bright New, a rockin’ and rollin’ quartet from Atlanta. Saturday, come out and hear the British heavy metal, power metal and speed metal stylings of the band Sciatica; the Houston-based Dio Tribute …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. Cool Beans brings back its open mic night on Friday at 8 p.m. Come on down, enjoy some coffee and bring your guitar. 2. The Local at Sidelines at 1440 Roswell Rd. will kick off the party Friday night at 8 p.m. with the blues/rock music of Truett Lollis followed by the country, Southern rock …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. The Local at Sidelines at 1440 Roswell Rd. will kick off the party Friday night with Down for the Count, followed by New Computer, Koskee, which fuses punk rock, hardcore and southern rock, and the rock, electro, punk Atlanta band Board of Whores. The night of rock starts at 9 p.m. Ages 18 …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. The Local at Sidelines has new owners with a foodie/rock and roll vision and a promise to delight all the regulars and newbies alike. Friday, in keeping the music local at The Local, The Dreaded Marco, Six Shot Revival and SS Vendetta take the nonsmoking stage. These are three hard driving …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. Dixie Tavern is rocking the weekend. Kurt Thomas brings Country Music to Marietta Friday. Saturday Yacht Rock Schooner is the little boat that brings a pajama party. No need to dress up, just get comfy and come dance into the night. Mondays are open mic. Tuesday Brent McDonald and Wednesday …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1.Darwin's Burgers and Blues knows how to bring the Blues to Marietta. Friday, Stoney Brooks with Atlanta Boogie get the weekend started. This group of talented peeps won the Atlanta Blues Society "Blues Challenge" and will be heading to Memphis in February to represent Atlanta in the National …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. Dixie Tavern is rocking this holiday weekend. Friday night continue your holiday festivities with Tyler Reeve with Sol Junky, come on out and dance off some of that turkey. Saturday, Whiskey Belt and Psycho DeVilles bring a strong musical aptitude, high energy and fun to Marietta. Crank up …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. Every Tuesday the Australian Bakery Cafe on Marietta Square hosts an open Bluegrass Jam. Get out the wash board and polish up your spoons, come on in and have a knee kicking time with some very talented folks. 2. Saturday night, Player's Sports Bar and Cafe has the ground pounding sounds of …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. Dixie Tavern will be rocking this weekend. Thursday night The Dirt Poets hit it hard and loud on stage for the masses. Friday night, the hard hitting continues with Asphalt Grunge. A $10 cover to float in with members of the Nation of Smooth on Saturday, Yacht Rock Schooner sails into town …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. Hamby's Clocktower Tavern is bringing the party with the Luckie Street Band hosting the music for a night of costumed friends and fiends with dancing tunes on Saturday night. Thursday nights are acoustic open mic nights. 2. Darwin's Burgers and Blues celebrates the Halloween Weekend with …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. Wild Wing Cafe Marietta knows great music. The Ruckus fills the house on Friday. Local grown studio musicians bring the party music to the stage to rev you up for the weekend. Saturday, Shyanne brings their rock covers to the ears of the cold beer drinkers and wild wing eaters. 2. Darwin's …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. The Local at Sidelines Marietta brings the weekend in with the rocking stylings of Motor City Josh on Friday. Saturday, The Atlanta Blues Society hosts the Atlanta Heat of the International Blues Challenge 2012. The International Blues Challenge 2012 will be the 28th year of Blues musicians …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. The seasons last Marietta Glover Park concert series band will fill the historic square with the beach sounds of Pieces of Eight on Friday. Pack up a dinner and blanket, load up the family and neighbors and come enjoy the entertainment. 2. Niks Place is always rocking. Greek style food …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. The North Georgia State Fair celebrates opening day on Thursday. Regional musicians play to a space that can seat 7,500 under a covered arena. Concerts are free with paid admission to the park. Friday at 8 p.m.: Colt Ford; Saturday at 8 p.m.: Josh Kelley; Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m.: Curtis …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1.Faces Lounge is a watering hole like no other. It's time to find another Faces Shooting Star. The next Karaoke Idol contest kicks off on Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. and runs nine weeks. Faces Lounge is open six days a week, with karaoke Wednesday through Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Metro is on-call…

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. The Glover Park Brown Bag Concert Series is back on Thursdays in September from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. This week, Bob Geresti and his piano will be sending sweet music into the air for our lunchtime pleasure. Pack a lunch, bring some friends and family and get out and enjoy some great tunes and …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1.Darwins Burgers and Blues is celebrating their Grand Reopening on Thursday. The Casanovas will be playing their old school style of blues on a night of open jam, Darwin's style. Come on out and dance with Ernie. Friday night Bobby Messano will be in town and he is always ready to throw down on…

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it.   1.Get out your blankie and pack a picnic, and consider taking your surf board. Glover Park will be grooving Friday evening with Tyn Tymes playing their rendetions of Beach Oldies. They are a large band with even a larger sound.   2. Paddy’s Irish Eatery, for your Friday fun, has Jessie’s Girl …

With the metropolis of Atlanta to the south and numerous renowned musical venues peppered across the metro area, Marietta's music scene is often lost amid the din. But as any Marietta music lover knows, the local scene here remains vibrant and essential. Marietta Patch is here to help you navigate it. 1. The Earl Smith Strand Theatre continues to host the beautiful and scenic Brew with a View featuring Bert Reeves, Friday 5 p.m. and Brew with a View featuring Angela Reign, Saturday 5 p.m. Come on up, enjoy some peaceful music, enjoy a cold beverage, and see Marietta Square from a unique …