The Sunday Paper Staff Blog

SAVOR THE UNCERTAINITY: If you’re above the age of 18 and don’t listen to Project 9-6-1, the annual TASTE OF CHAOS tour doesn’t mean much to you. But if you’re in that number, the following words are all that matter: Avenged Sevenfold, Atreyu, Bullet for My Valentine and Bless the Fall. The tour hits the Arena at Gwinnett Center tonight. Tickets range from $23.50 to $36.50. 
404-249-6400. www.gwinnettcenter.com.

For diehard fans of the blues, there’s only one show worth flocking to this afternoon: the two-day music festival CHICKEN RAID 2008. Eddie Kirkland and Roy Lee Johnson headline, with featured performers including the Fat City Wildcats, Bill Sheffield, Sean Costello and Mudcat. The event honors the late country blues giant Frank Edwards; a part of the proceeds goes to the medical expenses of trombonist Lil Joe Burton. 3 p.m. Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 at Northside Tavern. Admission is $15. www.myspace.com/thechickenraid.

Lots of Atlantans have seen local musician Kodac Harrison—but they’ve never seen him in a performance like REACH FOR THE MOON. The grizzled songwriter-poet and a crackerjack band anchor this production, about a small-town boy who strikes out for the big city to chase his dream. The show features interpretive dance from Blake Dalton and Erin Weller, and is directed by local theater guru Del Hamilton. Tonight through Sunday at 7 Stages. 404-523-7647. www.7stages.org.

Don’t act like you don’t know Atlanta enjoys quite a reputation in the hip-hop community. This weekend, the city hosts the A3C HIP-HOP FESTIVAL, featuring Del tha Funkyhomosapien, Binkis Recs, DJ Lord of Public Enemy and a reunion of the legendary Juice Crew, including Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Marley Marl and Roxanne Shanté. It all starts tonight, March 20, with a kick-off party and performances, and continues through Saturday at the Midtown Music Complex. Three-day passes are $45. www.a3cfestival.com.

Singer-songwriters write passionately about everything from love and angst to sweaters and hair loss, but many of them are often ignored by mainstream radio. Hear what you’ve been missing during the HOTEL CAFE TOUR, featuring Cary Brothers, Ingrid Michaelson, Josh Radin, Bob Schneider, AM and Christopher Denny. The show starts at 8 p.m. tonight at Center Stage Atlanta. Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 on the day of the show. 404-885-1365. 
www.centerstage-atlanta.com.

Some celebrities just seem to have a hard time staying out of trouble, especially when they’re in the ATL. We’ll just have to wait and see how KID ROCK behaves after his show tonight at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Hopefully, he won’t get arrested during this visit, but you never know. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $25 to $55. 404-249-6400. www.gwinnettcenter.com.

There’s nothing quite like it—NOTHING BUT THE BLUES celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a series of concerts at the Atlanta History Center.

Now here’s a pizza party you can feel especially good about. Not only does LIVE AT 1*FIVE*0 include pizza, popcorn and Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, but the event benefits Atlanta Pet Rescue. The evening features performances from Bishop Don and Chris Meyer, as well as artwork by Renee Cerro. The party takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. at 1*FIVE*0. Admission is $5. www.150atlanta.com.

Monday night's scheduled Van Halen concert at the Arena at Gwinnett Center has been postponed. The show will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced shortly. Tickets for the Feb. 25 show will be honored at the rescheduled event. Refunds will be available at the original point of purchase.

She started her career as a spoken-word artist before going on to collaborate with Erykah Badu, Will Smith, Common and Lupe Fiasco. Recently, she starred in Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married” and is now touring in support of her latest album. Know who we’re talking about yet?