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After Dark

When it comes to music and nightlife, Creative Loafing readers are about as divided as an Alaskan moose hunter. at an Obama rally. As a result, seven out of 57 After Dark categories resulted in dead heats. Unfortunately, there were no hanging chads to quibble over — music writer Chad Radford notwithstanding. Instead, he and the rest of our esteemed critics opted to muck up the process even more by adding our picks to the election debacle. So whether you voted for the Black Lips or the Selmanaires (local overall music act); Pop Death Squad or Tight Bros. (local promoter); or Charlie Brown or Mary Edith Pitts (drag queen), rest assured that your vote was ignored by we the critics. Because, after all, that’s what this great nation of ours was founded upon — giving citizens the illusion that democracy matters. God bless America.

– Rodney Carmichael

Best Acoustic Music Club/Venue BOA Award Winner

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Eddie’s Attic (Featured)

Best Restaurant for Late-Night Dining BOA Award Winner

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Bodega Nights Food Truck (Permanently Closed)

Best Bartender/Mixologist BOA Award Winner

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MJQ Concourse (Featured)

Best Blues Ambassadors for Atlanta BOA Award Winner

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Tinsley Ellis

Best Barbecue BOA Award Winner

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Fat Matt’s Rib Shack (Where to Eat Recommendation)

Best Burlesque Troupe BOA Award Winner

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Vagina Jenkins

Best Cigar Bar BOA Award Winner

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Highland Cigar Co. (Featured)
Eschewing the smoke-filled backroom for a well-ventilated Inman Park storefront, HIGHLAND CIGAR CO. delivers the best of both worlds. Private humidors, a pre-mium international cigar selection and hand-rolled house cigars appeal to our inner Tony Montana, while the clear air, outdoor porch and knowledgeablemore...
Eschewing the smoke-filled backroom for a well-ventilated Inman Park storefront, HIGHLAND CIGAR CO. delivers the best of both worlds. Private humidors, a pre-mium international cigar selection and hand-rolled house cigars appeal to our inner Tony Montana, while the clear air, outdoor porch and knowledgeable staff please those who just want to give their lungs a good scare. With restaurants such as Parish, Fritti, Sotto Sotto and Zaya within walking dis-tance, Highland Cigar Co. is a great place to unwind after dinner and puff away your worries – be-cause every day above ground is a good day. less...

Best Club/Party DJ BOA Award Winner

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DJ Klever

Best Club Event BOA Award Winner

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Fringe Factory

Best Club Event BOA Award Winner

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Broke & Boujee

Best Concert Venue BOA Award Winner

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Variety Playhouse

Best Dance Music Club BOA Award Winner

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El Bar @ El Ponce (Featured)

Best Dive Bar BOA Award Winner

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Southern Comfort Restaurant (Permanently Closed)

Best Local Experimental Music Act BOA Award Winner

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Zano

Best Gay Bar BOA Award Winner

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Blake’s On The Park (Featured)

Best Local Jazz Act BOA Award Winner

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Jaspects

Best Jukebox BOA Award Winner

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Elmyr
The CDs on the jukebox at EL MYR are an ever-shifting lot that reflect the eclectic tastes of Little Five Points. Metal, punk, disco, old-school country and old-school hip-hop spin side-by-side – just like the patrons who frequent the neighborhood burrito bar. Local CDs span from such classicmore...
The CDs on the jukebox at EL MYR are an ever-shifting lot that reflect the eclectic tastes of Little Five Points. Metal, punk, disco, old-school country and old-school hip-hop spin side-by-side – just like the patrons who frequent the neighborhood burrito bar. Local CDs span from such classic Atlanta names as Smoke to more recent offerings from Mastodon. The rest of the selec-tion features everything you ever want to hear by the likes of the Misfits, Tom Waits, Run-D.M.C., Public Enemy, the Kinks, Joe Strummer and dozens of others. Come for the burritos, stay for the mu-sic. less...

Best Karaoke BOA Award Winner

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10 High Club

Best Local Hip-Hop Act BOA Award Winner

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Yelawolf

Best art-punk band BOA Award Winner

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Vera Fang
Like a thief in the night, VERA FANG emerged from the house-show and DIY-gallery scenes with a debut 7-inch that rocked. The kids who comprise the group had been hanging out around town forever, but who knew they were lying in wait, ready to pounce when the local punk scene least expected it. Sunni Johnsonmore...
Like a thief in the night, VERA FANG emerged from the house-show and DIY-gallery scenes with a debut 7-inch that rocked. The kids who comprise the group had been hanging out around town forever, but who knew they were lying in wait, ready to pounce when the local punk scene least expected it. Sunni Johnson shreds her bass to pieces in ways that leave audiences wondering if her mother checked her scalp for the mark of the beast at birth. Vera Fang crafts sharp, sinister hooks and surrealist imagery that merges bits of fairy tale and feminism in a whirl of addictive punk dirges. www.myspace.com/verafangatl. less...

Best Local Producer BOA Award Winner

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Shondrae “Bangladesh” Crawford

Best Local Country Music Act BOA Award Winner

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Anna Kramer

Best Local Electronic Act BOA Award Winner

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Judi Chicago

Best Local Folk Act BOA Award Winner

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R.I.S.E.

Best expat band to keep Georgia on its mind BOA Award Winner

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Adron

Best Local Record Label BOA Award Winner

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Douchemaster Records

Best Local Songwriter BOA Award Winner

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Killer Mike

Best Music Kingpin BOA Award Winner

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Randy Castello

Best Local New Music Act BOA Award Winner

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Noot d’ Noot

Best Local Promoter BOA Award Winner

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Alex Weiss

Best Local Singer/Songwriter BOA Award Winner

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Caroline Herring

Best Local Vocalist BOA Award Winner

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Chantae Cann

Best Band to Blow the Roof Off of the Joint BOA Award Winner

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The Black Crowes

Best Local Mixtape BOA Award Winner

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Hi! My Name is B.O.B.

Best OTP Music Venue BOA Award Winner

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Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
The new outdoor home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE AT ENCORE PARK, is perfect for north Atlantans overwhelmed with $4 per gallon gasoline treks to downtown con-cert venues. The $35 million amphitheater seats more than 12,000 and covers 45 acres in Alpharetta, yet themore...
The new outdoor home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE AT ENCORE PARK, is perfect for north Atlantans overwhelmed with $4 per gallon gasoline treks to downtown con-cert venues. The $35 million amphitheater seats more than 12,000 and covers 45 acres in Alpharetta, yet the shows feel intimate. An impressive upcoming lineup includes John Mayer in August, O.A.R. in September, and the Black Crowes and Phil Lesh in October. Plus, the three separate public parking lots allow for a nearly hassle-free exit that cuts your idle time in half. The best perk? Clean, low-humidity restrooms. less...

Best Place to Hear Local Music BOA Award Winner

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Drunken Unicorn

Best Place to Hear Music For Free BOA Award Winner

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Criminal Records

Best Local R&B/Soul Act BOA Award Winner

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Rahbi

Best Rock Club BOA Award Winner

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The Star Community Bar (Featured)

Best Strip Club BOA Award Winner

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Pink Pony (Featured)

Best Urban Music Club BOA Award Winner

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Cenci (Permanently Closed)

Best Weekly Club Night BOA Award Winner

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MJQ Concourse (Featured)

Best Local Rock Act BOA Award Winner

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Zoroaster

Best Local Overall Music Act BOA Award Winner

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Janelle Monae

Best Place to Hear Local Music BOA Award Winner

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Sugarhill (Permanently Closed)
“Harpo, this here is our juke joint!” Like a scene straight out of The Color Purple, SUGARHILL stands as Atlanta’s contemporary juke joint. It’s dark, sexy and laid-back, with plenty of local soul bouncing from the stage. The intimate scene allows you to get up close and personal with the artists,more...
“Harpo, this here is our juke joint!” Like a scene straight out of The Color Purple, SUGARHILL stands as Atlanta’s contemporary juke joint. It’s dark, sexy and laid-back, with plenty of local soul bouncing from the stage. The intimate scene allows you to get up close and personal with the artists, while you cozy up next to that special someone. Sure to satisfy your sweet tooth for homegrown R&B/soul, Sugarhill is addictive. The weekly Tuesday Jam session, hosted by Joi with DJ Kemit, is full of surprises - you never know who might hit the stage, from the soulful sounds of Eva Kennedy and Phillipia to the hard-hitting hip-hop of Malachi and Hollyweerd. Since it’s located in Underground Atlanta, it stays open until 4 a.m., which causes me to be late to work almost every Wednesday. 50 Upper Alabama St. 404-658-0068. www.sugarhillatl.com. less...

Best Local Hip-Hop Act BOA Award Winner

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Lee Harvey Oswald
LEE HARVEY OSWALD is a ski-mask-wearing, blazer-sporting hip-hop act with two DJs who mix it up on the tables while MCs take turns at the microphone, letting loose funky verses. Top it off with a pair of busty, wriggling lady dancers and you’ve got yourself one salacious show. The members, the lyrics,more...
LEE HARVEY OSWALD is a ski-mask-wearing, blazer-sporting hip-hop act with two DJs who mix it up on the tables while MCs take turns at the microphone, letting loose funky verses. Top it off with a pair of busty, wriggling lady dancers and you’ve got yourself one salacious show. The members, the lyrics, the beats - they all deliver a hard, almost tangible punch right in the middle of your chest. Imagine the Beastie Boys, circa 1984, with a little more street cred. Mix old-school energy with turntablism and eye candy, and that, ladies and gentlemen, is where it’s at. www.myspace.com/misterleeharvey. less...

Best Lounge BOA Award Winner

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Highland Inn Ballroom
The HIGHLAND INN BALLROOM is the quintessential lounge. The high tin ceilings, stucco walls, wide hallways and doors cue thoughts of a midcentury Parisian cafe, while the dim lighting, ample seating and slinky tunes impart that old familiar cool. Best of all, there’s rarely a lack of conversation andmore...
The HIGHLAND INN BALLROOM is the quintessential lounge. The high tin ceilings, stucco walls, wide hallways and doors cue thoughts of a midcentury Parisian cafe, while the dim lighting, ample seating and slinky tunes impart that old familiar cool. Best of all, there’s rarely a lack of conversation and companionship. The Highland Inn draws no shortage of waylaid travelers who wander in, drawn to the relaxed atmosphere. Bands and DJs entertain with a vibe as eclectic as the guests. Retro-rare, country, jazz, experimental ballin’ and blues take center stage on any given evening. The most recent jewel in the Inn’s royal crown is the monthly Fringe Factory. Whatever patrons seek - a quiet evening off the radar or a full-on hipster crush - it’s hard to disagree, the Highland Inn Ballroom is Atlanta lounge nobility. 644 N. Highland Ave. 404-874-5756. www.thehighlandinn.com. less...

Best Beer Selection BOA Award Winner

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Brick Store Pub
125 E. Court Square, Decatur. 404-687-0990. www.brickstorepub.com. Atlanta is lucky to enjoy many great local beers and restaurants featuring a wide variety of brews. But nothing compares to the amazing experience at the BRICK STORE PUB in Decatur. The atmosphere of the pub, its large selection of beermore...
125 E. Court Square, Decatur. 404-687-0990. www.brickstorepub.com. Atlanta is lucky to enjoy many great local beers and restaurants featuring a wide variety of brews. But nothing compares to the amazing experience at the BRICK STORE PUB in Decatur. The atmosphere of the pub, its large selection of beer from all over the world, and the thorough knowledge of all the employees make the Brick Store stand out. Filled with the smell of delicious beer, the pub is welcoming to everyone, from the connoisseur to the novice. Nowhere else can one enjoy as many Belgian varieties. Whether it’s a local beer from Georgia, a microbrew from Colorado, or a traditional Belgian or German ale, the staff is always willing to help people choose something that fits their taste. But be warned: The selection is limited to what many (including this writer) consider to be higher-quality beer, so no Bud, Miller or Coors. less...

Best Acoustic Music Club/Venue BOA Award Winner

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Eddie’s Attic (Featured)

Best After Hours Spot BOA Award Winner

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Majestic Diner (Featured)

Best Bartender/Mixologist BOA Award Winner

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Over Da Edge (Permanently Closed)

Best Bar to Hook Up BOA Award Winner

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Graveyard Tavern (Permanently Closed)

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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Dames Aflame

Best Cigar Bar BOA Award Winner

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Highland Cigar Co. (Featured)

Best Club/Party DJ BOA Award Winner

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Brian Parris

Best Club Event BOA Award Winner

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Sloppy Seconds

Best Club Event BOA Award Winner

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Luxuria

Best Comedy Club/Venue BOA Award Winner

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The Punchline Comedy Club (Featured)

Best Concert Venue BOA Award Winner

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Variety Playhouse
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Best Country Music Club BOA Award Winner

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Wild Bill Wholesale (Permanently Closed)

Best Country Music Club BOA Award Winner

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Cowboys (Permanently Closed)

Best Dance Music Club BOA Award Winner

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MJQ Concourse (Featured)

Best Dive Bar BOA Award Winner

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Gravity Pub (Permanently Closed)

Best Drag Queen BOA Award Winner

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Mary Edith Pitts

Best Drag Queen BOA Award Winner

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Charlie Brown

Best Gay Bar BOA Award Winner

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Mary’s (Featured)

Best Local Music Blog BOA Award Winner

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Cable & Tweed

Best Nightlife Event BOA Award Winner

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141 Moreland Ave

Best Jazz Club BOA Award Winner

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Churchill Grounds Jazz Cafe (Permanently Closed)

Best Jukebox BOA Award Winner

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The Righteous Room (Featured)

Best Karaoke BOA Award Winner

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Mary’s (Featured)

Best Latin Club BOA Award Winner

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Loca Luna (Permanently Closed)

Best Lesbian Bar BOA Award Winner

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MSR My Sisters Room

Best Local Blues Act BOA Award Winner

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Mudcat

Best Local Blues Act BOA Award Winner

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Breeze Kings

Best Local Country Music Act BOA Award Winner

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Sugarland

Best Local Electronic Act BOA Award Winner

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Judi Chicago

Best Local Experimental Music Act BOA Award Winner

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Richard Devine

Best Local Folk Act BOA Award Winner

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Hope for Agoldensummer

Best Local Hip-Hop Act BOA Award Winner

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OutKast

Best Local Rock Act BOA Award Winner

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Sonen

Best Local Instrumentalist BOA Award Winner

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Dixie Duncan

Best Local Traditional/World Band/Artist BOA Award Winner

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Miguel Romero

Best Local Jazz Act BOA Award Winner

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The Bonaventure Quartet

Best Local Record Label BOA Award Winner

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Rob’s House Records

Best Local Rock Act BOA Award Winner

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R.E.M.

Best Local New Music Act BOA Award Winner

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Missy Gossip and the Secret Keepers

Best Local Overall Music Act BOA Award Winner

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The Selmanaires

Best Local Overall Music Act BOA Award Winner

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Black Lips

Best Local Promoter BOA Award Winner

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Tight Bros Network

Best Local Promoter BOA Award Winner

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Pop Death Squad (Permanently Closed)

Best Local R&B/Soul Act BOA Award Winner

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Usher

Best Local R&B/Soul Act BOA Award Winner

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Janelle Monae

Best Local Singer/Songwriter BOA Award Winner

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Lindsay Appel

Best Local Vocalist BOA Award Winner

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Francine Reed

Best Lounge BOA Award Winner

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Best Acoustic Music Club/Venue BOA Award Winner

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Eddie’s Attic (Featured)

Best Acoustic Music Club/Venue BOA Award Winner

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Eddie’s Attic (Featured)

Best Restaurant for Late-Night Dining BOA Award Winner

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Bodega Nights Food Truck (Permanently Closed)

Best After Hours Spot BOA Award Winner

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Majestic Diner (Featured)

Best Bartender/Mixologist BOA Award Winner

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MJQ Concourse (Featured)

Best Bartender/Mixologist BOA Award Winner

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Over Da Edge (Permanently Closed)

Best Bar to Hook Up BOA Award Winner

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Graveyard Tavern (Permanently Closed)

Best Blues Club BOA Award Winner

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Northside Tavern (Featured)

Best Blues Ambassadors for Atlanta BOA Award Winner

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Tinsley Ellis

Best Barbecue BOA Award Winner

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Fat Matt’s Rib Shack (Where to Eat Recommendation)

Best Bowling Alley BOA Award Winner

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Midtown Bowl (Featured)

Best Burlesque Troupe BOA Award Winner

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Vagina Jenkins

Best Burlesque Troupe BOA Award Winner

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Dames Aflame

Best Cigar Bar BOA Award Winner

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Highland Cigar Co. (Featured)
Eschewing the smoke-filled backroom for a well-ventilated Inman Park storefront, HIGHLAND CIGAR CO. delivers the best of both worlds. Private humidors, a pre-mium international cigar selection and hand-rolled house cigars appeal to our inner Tony Montana, while the clear air, outdoor porch and knowledgeablemore...
Eschewing the smoke-filled backroom for a well-ventilated Inman Park storefront, HIGHLAND CIGAR CO. delivers the best of both worlds. Private humidors, a pre-mium international cigar selection and hand-rolled house cigars appeal to our inner Tony Montana, while the clear air, outdoor porch and knowledgeable staff please those who just want to give their lungs a good scare. With restaurants such as Parish, Fritti, Sotto Sotto and Zaya within walking dis-tance, Highland Cigar Co. is a great place to unwind after dinner and puff away your worries – be-cause every day above ground is a good day. less...

Best Cigar Bar BOA Award Winner

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Highland Cigar Co. (Featured)

Best Club/Party DJ BOA Award Winner

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DJ Klever

Best Club/Party DJ BOA Award Winner

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Brian Parris

Best Club Event BOA Award Winner

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Sloppy Seconds

Best Club Event BOA Award Winner

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Fringe Factory

Best Club Event BOA Award Winner

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Luxuria

Best Club Event BOA Award Winner

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Broke & Boujee

Best Comedy Club/Venue BOA Award Winner

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The Punchline Comedy Club (Featured)

Best Concert Venue BOA Award Winner

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Variety Playhouse

Best Concert Venue BOA Award Winner

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Variety Playhouse
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Best Country Music Club BOA Award Winner

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Wild Bill Wholesale (Permanently Closed)

Best Country Music Club BOA Award Winner

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Cowboys (Permanently Closed)

Best Dance Music Club BOA Award Winner

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El Bar @ El Ponce (Featured)

Best Dance Music Club BOA Award Winner

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MJQ Concourse (Featured)

Best Dive Bar BOA Award Winner

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Southern Comfort Restaurant (Permanently Closed)

Best Dive Bar BOA Award Winner

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Gravity Pub (Permanently Closed)

Best Drag Queen BOA Award Winner

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Mary Edith Pitts

Best Drag Queen BOA Award Winner

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Charlie Brown

Best Local Experimental Music Act BOA Award Winner

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Zano

Best Gay Bar BOA Award Winner

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Blake’s On The Park (Featured)

Best Gay Bar BOA Award Winner

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Mary’s (Featured)

Best Local Music Blog BOA Award Winner

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Cable & Tweed

Best Nightlife Event BOA Award Winner

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141 Moreland Ave

Best Local Jazz Act BOA Award Winner

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Jaspects

Best Jazz Club BOA Award Winner

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Churchill Grounds Jazz Cafe (Permanently Closed)

Best Jukebox BOA Award Winner

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Elmyr
The CDs on the jukebox at EL MYR are an ever-shifting lot that reflect the eclectic tastes of Little Five Points. Metal, punk, disco, old-school country and old-school hip-hop spin side-by-side – just like the patrons who frequent the neighborhood burrito bar. Local CDs span from such classicmore...
The CDs on the jukebox at EL MYR are an ever-shifting lot that reflect the eclectic tastes of Little Five Points. Metal, punk, disco, old-school country and old-school hip-hop spin side-by-side – just like the patrons who frequent the neighborhood burrito bar. Local CDs span from such classic Atlanta names as Smoke to more recent offerings from Mastodon. The rest of the selec-tion features everything you ever want to hear by the likes of the Misfits, Tom Waits, Run-D.M.C., Public Enemy, the Kinks, Joe Strummer and dozens of others. Come for the burritos, stay for the mu-sic. less...

Best Jukebox BOA Award Winner

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The Righteous Room (Featured)

Best Karaoke BOA Award Winner

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10 High Club

Best Karaoke BOA Award Winner

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Mary’s (Featured)

Best Latin Club BOA Award Winner

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Loca Luna (Permanently Closed)

Best Lesbian Bar BOA Award Winner

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MSR My Sisters Room

Best Local Hip-Hop Act BOA Award Winner

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Yelawolf

Best art-punk band BOA Award Winner

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Vera Fang
Like a thief in the night, VERA FANG emerged from the house-show and DIY-gallery scenes with a debut 7-inch that rocked. The kids who comprise the group had been hanging out around town forever, but who knew they were lying in wait, ready to pounce when the local punk scene least expected it. Sunni Johnsonmore...
Like a thief in the night, VERA FANG emerged from the house-show and DIY-gallery scenes with a debut 7-inch that rocked. The kids who comprise the group had been hanging out around town forever, but who knew they were lying in wait, ready to pounce when the local punk scene least expected it. Sunni Johnson shreds her bass to pieces in ways that leave audiences wondering if her mother checked her scalp for the mark of the beast at birth. Vera Fang crafts sharp, sinister hooks and surrealist imagery that merges bits of fairy tale and feminism in a whirl of addictive punk dirges. www.myspace.com/verafangatl. less...

Best Local Producer BOA Award Winner

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Shondrae “Bangladesh” Crawford

Best Local Blues Act BOA Award Winner

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Mudcat

Best Local Blues Act BOA Award Winner

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Breeze Kings

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