North Carolina band of brothers, Sleepy Sun, have shared the stage with the likes of Arctic Monkeys and the Black Angels and recorded their latest album Spine Hits with Queens of Stone Age and Eagles of Death Metal alumnus Dave Catching. Their music has the kind of muscle that makes you get feisty. They are […]
Nashville just knows how to pump out those songwriters, and Dave Barnes is no exception. Barnes has had success with #1 song “God Gave Me You,” Grammy nominated this year for the Best Country Song as performed by Blake Shelton on 2011’s Red River Blue album. Barnes’ and Shelton’s versions of the song have sold over […]
The countdown of Leila’s last days continue, and here are a couple more reasons that we are going to miss this fancy chick: 3. Leila is all smiles all of the time…There are folks in the world that have abundant energy and kindness, and truly radiate their positivity wherever they are. Leila is like this…..She […]
Nothing better than some good ole’ bluegrass! The Rowan Cunningham Band have brought their fiddles with them to Atlanta and are playing tonight at Eddie’s Attic. They joined us for our 5GB before their show tonight. What’s the first gig you ever attended? Bill Monroe at Club 47,Cambridge, Mass. our older brother Peter was Bluegrass […]
Happy Wednesday Atlanta! Today we are continuing the “Why I Love Leila” series… -Leila has the BEST taste in music, and always supports local acts. She literally knows about bands before everyone else…..PERIOD. And the coolest part, is that Leila isn’t a snob about her musical choices, she just quietly shares and enjoys…. -The ever-so-popular […]
Jessie Baylin will arrive in Atlanta on April 25, 2012 opening for The Fray with some dynamic new music in tow. Her self-financed record Little Spark is drawing critical acclaim and bringing new fans on her sonic musical journey. The alt-country songstress is untamed and beautiful, lyrically revealing her quietly dynamic songwriting prowess on the […]
I have to tell you Atlanta, I am a little bummed out this week because our dear Ticket Alternative Promotions Director, Leila Regan-Porter is leaving Atlanta, and as anyone who knows Leila agrees, she is one of the greatest people you will ever meet…This is Leila’s last week, so I am going to show off […]
Arizona indie pop rockers, The Maine, are touring around the country in support of their latest album, Pioneer, and are coming to Atlanta tomorrow at The Loft. Bassist and founding member Garrett Nickelsen joined us before the show for our 5GB series. What’s the first gig you ever attended? Blink 182, New Found Glory, and Midtown What […]
By Eileen Tilson Atlanta’s favorite rocker-son is making his film debut tomorrow night at the Nashville Film Festival. Butch Walker: Out of Focus, is a documentary that tells the story of a man who has become a foundational force in the industry acting as music producer and songwriter, with collaborations with artists like Train, Weezer, Fall […]
Good morning Atlanta! Can you believe it is almost May? Which means we are getting closer to the Party in the Park with the Flaming Lips! Have you bought your tickets yet? If you are up for getting out tonight here are some interesting choices for ya… -Headbangers will be a plenty tonight […]
By Amanda Miles Drive by Truckers, the rabble-rousing Alabama band adopted by Athens, GA as their own will rattle the rafters of the Tabernacle Saturday night. You can expect to be enthralled by their whipping-post life stories told through wailing guitars and booming drums. DBT blends rock, country and soul in a searing mixture of […]
There’s a new festival coming to town! From the good folks that organize Lollapalooza, Camp Bisco, Lights All Night, Austin City Limits Music Festival, and The Echo Project, comes “CounterPoint,” a two days filled with music and art. The festival will take place this September 28-29, approximately 30 minutes south of Atlanta, GA on the site of 2007’s The […]
Born in a musical family, Natalia Zukerman has been described by public radio as “an example of the finest Americana.” She has teamed up with Adrienne Gonzalez for Art.is.Song, and the duo are playing Eddie’s Attic tomorrow, April 20th. Natalia joined us for our 5GB series before their show. What’s the first gig you ever […]
It’s gonna get a bit rowdy in September in Raleigh! The Independent Weekly announced its third annual Hopscotch Music Festival, N.C.’s biggest music festival. Scheduled for Sept. 6-8, 2012 in downtown Raleigh, the festival will feature 175 bands in 15 venues- […]
Multi-instrumentalist Quintron is a celebrated nightclub organist and inventor, who has patented a number of his own inventions and often performs at his own private club, the Spellcaster Lodge, located on St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans’ 9th Ward. He frequently performs with his wife, fellow musician […]
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