The Devil Stole the Beat (TDSTB) returns to Atlanta and host venue, Smith’s Olde Bar (1580 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324) for it’s 8th installment Feb 20-22, 2008. Once again partnering with performing rights organizations ASCAP & BMI, the 3 day event continues it’s mission of introducing fans & music industry folks alike to a group of hand-selected emerging artists.

In addition to the almost famous invitation-only Wednesday night launch party, TDSTB ‘08 will include 16 showcases featuring full band performances & intimate songwriter sets. For 2008, The Devil Stole The Beat welcomes back sponsors Purevolume.com and DiscRevolt while celebrating the addition of Paste Magazine to the sponsor family.

Past performers include… Summerbirds in The Cellar, Andy Zipf, Snowden, A Fir Ju Well, The Working Title, We Are Scientists, Sonia Leigh, Right Away, Great Captain! (Andy Hull from Manchester Orchestra), The Hiss, Dead Confederate, Shy Child, and How I Became The Bomb, among others.

Tickets are $6 per showcase, or participants can purchase a $10 3-day pass including admission into both Thursday (TONIGHT) & Friday’s showcases, along with the official launch party on Wednesday night. The Devil Stole The Beat is sponsored by BMI, ASCAP, Purevolume.com, Paste Magazine, DiscRevolt, and CWPR.

Thursday, February 21
BMI showcase, Smith’s Olde Bar - $6
Preparty hosted by Driveafastercar.com & Muzak

Purevolume.com Stage 4 full band sets
12am Wild Sweet Orange
11pm Silver Seas
10pm Spring Tigers
9pm Judi Chicago

PASTE Magazine Stage 4 songwriter sets
1130pm Matthew Mayfield
1030pm Arum Rae/J.P. White
930pm Deke Spears
830pm Gabe Dixon

Friday, February 22
ASCAP Showcase, Smith’s Olde Bar - $6
Preparty hosted by Confessionsofamusicaddict.com & Weeman Entertainment

Purevolume.com Stage 4 full band sets
12am Modern Skirts
11pm Pasadena
10pm Ski Club
9pm Skyline Drive

PASTE Magazine Stage 4 songwriter sets
1130pm Rick Brantley
1030pm Rising Appalachia
930pm Christopher Denny
830pm Evan McHugh & Eryn McHugh

Tonight’s PureVolume opener is Atlanta’s Judi Chicago (Ben Coleman & Travis Thatcher), one of Drive A Faster Car’s favorite bands playing this year’s festival.

[mp3] Judi Chicago - Burger Joy
[mp3] Judi Chicago - Jack Your Box
[mp3] Judi Chicago - Lizards

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