Melissa Ruggieri
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Recent articles by Melissa:
FunkJazz Kafe celebrates its 25th year
FunkJazz Kafe celebrates its 25th year - and possibly last on land → Read More
Atlanta Concerts this week: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Tenacious D
Atlanta Concerts this week: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Tenacious D → Read More
Concert review and photos: Shawn Mendes showcases melody and maturity at Atlanta show
Concert review and photos: Shawn Mendes showcases melody and maturity at Atlanta show → Read More
Johntá Austin discusses his long-awaited solo album, ‘Love, Sex & Religion’
Johntá Austin discusses his long-awaited solo album, ‘Love, Sex & Religion’ → Read More
Lil Nas X breaks Billboard chart record with ‘Old Town Road’
Lil Nas X breaks Billboard chart record with ‘Old Town Road’ → Read More
Concert review and photos: Jennifer Lopez dazzles in Atlanta return
Concert review and photos: Jennifer Lopez dazzles in Atlanta return → Read More
Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas talks new tour, TLC’s legacy and life changes
Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas talks new tour, TLC’s legacy and life changes → Read More
Concert review and photos: Iron Maiden packs Lakewood with drama, visuals and meaty music
Concert review and photos: Iron Maiden packs Lakewood with drama, visuals and meaty music → Read More
Post Malone returns to Atlanta in October
The “Wow” singer-rapper will be joined by his “Sunflower” comrade, Swae Lee, as well as Tyla Yaweh. Tickets to the concert are $104.50-$399 and will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. July 19 via www.livenation.com. Citi cardholders have access to a pre-sale until 10 p.m. July 18 through www.citientertainment.com. Post Malone’s “Runaway Tour” will kick off Sept. 14 in Tacoma, Wash., and… → Read More
Andre 3000 joins cast of new AMC series
Now we know what all of that flute-playing in the Philadelphia airport was about. Well, sort of. Andre 3000 – aka Andre Benjamin of Outkast – has joined the cast of “Dispatches from Elsewhere,” a 10-episode series on AMC that started production this week in Philadelphia. Jason Segel (“How I Met Your Mother,” “Knocked Up”) created and stars in the series, which will be executive produced by… → Read More
Twenty One Pilots return to Atlanta this fall
Last fall, Twenty One Pilots sold out State Farm Arena a couple of weeks into their “Bandito” tour. The duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun are still circling the globe in support of their “Trench” album and will return to Atlanta for an encore performance. The band will play State Farm Arena on Oct. 12. Ticketmaster Verified Fan registration is open through 1 a.m. July 15 at… → Read More
‘Game of Thrones’ live concert experience to return to Atlanta this fall
‘Game of Thrones’ live concert experience to return to Atlanta this fall → Read More
Music Midtown 2019: Leon Bridges, Cold War Kids and others added to lineup
Music Midtown 2019: Leon Bridges, Cold War Kids and others added to lineup → Read More
Lil Nas X receives more support from Cardi B, Laverne Cox
Lil Nas X receives more support from Cardi B, Laverne Cox → Read More
Concert review and photos: Jeff Lynne’s ELO brings visual and sonic feast to State Farm Arena
Concert review and photos: Jeff Lynne’s ELO brings visual and sonic feast to State Farm Arena → Read More
Dragon Con 2019 lands George Takei, Lana Parrilla and David Tennant
Dragon Con 2019 lands George Takei, Lana Parrilla and David Tennant → Read More
‘Hamilton’ dates announced for 2020 Atlanta return
‘Hamilton’ dates announced for 2020 Atlanta return → Read More
Atlanta rapper Lil Nas X comes out on World Pride Day
Atlanta rapper Lil Nas X comes out on World Pride Day → Read More
Concert review and photos: Rick Springfield and the Atlanta Symphony prove an ideal marriage
Concert review and photos: Rick Springfield and the Atlanta Symphony prove an ideal marriage → Read More
Jakob Dylan will perform following weekend screenings of new music documentary, ‘Echo in the Canyon’
Jakob Dylan will perform following weekend screenings of new music documentary, ‘Echo in the Canyon’ → Read More