Creative Loafing Atlanta

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Jun. 6

Stray Outside the Lines Saturday with the Atlanta Contemporary Music Collective as the new music ensemble performs two works that "explore the space outside of the traditional rhythmic grid" at 7:30 p.m. at Freeside Atlanta in Hapeville.

Orynn Murphy's 'Line It Up (or Die Trying)' is a commissioned world premiere. 'Wired' is a new work by Atlanta-based composer Jordan Benator.

Also on the program is Julius Eastman's 'Gay Guerilla,' a 1979 work by one of the most important composers of the 1970s and '80s New York avant-garde. As a pianist, conductor, vocalist and composer, Eastman collaborated with luminaries such as Arthur Russell, Pierre Boulez, Meredith Monk and Peter Maxwell Davies. His tragic life story sometimes dims the brilliantly provocative nature of his art. -- Doug DeLoach

Outside the Lines — Atlanta Contemporary Music Collective Rhythm, much like most things in life, is a spectrum. Where one falls inside of that spectrum is usually somewhere in between. The Collective performs two works for open ensemble that explore the space outside of the traditional rhythmic grid. Music by Julius Eastman, Orynn Murphy, and Jordan Benat

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Jun. 6

Krush Art On Subways (KAOS) was formed in 1982 in the Bronx borough of New York City. In 1983, Web One, an artist from Brooklyn whose career was just beginning to take off on the subways, became the crew's leader.

In 2004, Web moved to Atlanta where he carried on the KAOS mission. Recognized today as one of Atlanta's finest stylewriting crews, KAOS members include freight train writers, style purists and fine artists.

Saturday, eyedrum art & music gallery in conjunction with Steel Wheels are presenting The Legacy of K.A.O.S Inc. Curated by Antar K. Fierce, the exhibition features works from the Atlanta chapter of KAOS Inc. -- Doug DeLoach

The Legacy Of KAOS — eyedrum The Style Writing crew KAOS Inc. was founded in 1982 in the Bronx New York. In 2004 founding member Web One relocated to Atlanta. Since then, Web has recruited a talented and stylistically diverse group of artist into the ranks. The legacy of KAOS exhibition tells the story of the history of the cre

CRITIC’S PICK
Wed., Jun. 3

Any discussion about the Atlanta jazz scene must, at some point, include hometown hero Kebbi Williams. The Grammy-winning saxophonist, who also happens to be one of the baddest improvisors and bandleaders on the planet, steps into the spotlight Wednesday at Eddie's Attic with a program titled “Futures.”

That Grammy on Williams’ shelf comes from being an original member of the Tedeschi Trucks Band whose 2012 release, ‘Revalator,’ won for Best Blues Album.

In 2010, in response to the absence of music education in schools and limited arts programming in his West End neighborhood, Williams founded the non-profit group, Music In The Park (MITP) Atlanta. To date, MITP has supported nearly 6000 students, engaged more than 500 professional musicians and presented live music to tens of thousands of folks.

Coming off a scorching performance by his band, The Wolfpack, at the Atlanta Jazz Festival, look for Williams to bring the same fire and swing to the gig in Decatur. – Doug DeLoach

Kebbi Williams: “Futures” at Eddie's Attic | 06/03/2026 9:00 PM | CL Kebbi Williams presents "Futures" live at Eddie's Attic! Grammy award winning tenor saxophonist Kebbi Williams is one of contemporary music’s whirlwind improvisers. The imaginative multi-instrumentalist/ composer/producer/arranger/teacher resists categorization. His innovative sound dives, blends ...