Last night I saw The Alternate Routes at Park Tavern in Atlanta. This was my second Alternate Routes show and I must say, I was more impressed this time. My first A.R. show was in the middle of winter a few years ago. They played before Everclear at The Loft in mid February. It was freezing outside, steaming inside, and the acoustics were horrible. But the concert was memorable enough to cement The Alternate Routes as one of my favorite bands from first listen. If the setting for the first concert was bad, then last night was lovely. Park Tavern boasts an outdoor stage protected from the elements by a large white canopy. From the patio area you can see the Atlanta skyline. The weather was great and the small venue wasn't overly crowded. The Romans and Dangermuffin opened, and while both bands gave solid live performances, I don't know if I will seek out their music again. The Alternate Routes performed a stripped down set with lead vocalist Tim Warren, Eric Donnelly on ...
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