The Tabernacle, a former church converted into a House of Blues in 1996 as part of Atlanta’s buildup around the Olympics, switched owners a couple of times before Live Nation (SFX Entertainment at the time of change) scooped it up. Owen now runs the Red Clay Music Foundry in Duluth, but the current regime has retained all of the venue’s charm - and importance. Even John Mayer worked the door for a spell. The warm environs groomed a host of artists who would blossom into radio stars - Jennifer Nettles, the Indigo Girls, Kristian Bush, Shawn Mullins. Eddie’s Attic, in Decatur, was founded in 1992 by Eddie Owen as part bar, part listening room. While there is no shortage of live music havens in Atlanta - more than a dozen court major-name shows - a trio stands out as historical and iconic. Explore Atlanta's originals: Visit landmarks that are unique to our city Atlanta music venues
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