5GB With Polica; Playing The Drunken Unicorn, March 20

Polica (pronounced po-lisa) began as a collaboration between fellow Gayngs’ members Channy Casselle and Ryan Olson in June of 2011. By July they had completed 11 songs, made the key additions of drummers Ben Ivascu and Drew Christopherson, bass player Chris Bierdan, and headed into the studio. After Mike Noyce (Bon Iver) lent his voice […]

5 GB With Liam O’ Connor; Playing The Buckhead Theater, St. Patrick’s Day

It’s pretty impressive to be know as the “Jimi Hendrix of the accordion,” although probably more so impressive if you live in Ireland. On this St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s own Liam O’ Connor will be jigging it out with traditional Irish music to get your Patty’s day groove on. He joined is for our 5GB […]

What’s Up Thursday?

Oh holy mama, it’s Thursday! We made it to the end of the week, and as we all know Atlanta likes to get it’s St. Patrick’s Day on!! Start the weekend out right by checking out on these killer shows. -Back by popular demand to play a SOLD OUT show, Young the Giant will be […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

Good glorious morning Atlanta! It’s going to be a gloriously sunny and warm day, I feel like it’s safe to say that we might officially be in Spring! My favorite part about warm weather is all the great music that comes our way. Go enjoy some tunes tonight in this wonderfully warm day. -Don’t you […]

5GB W/ Young The Giant; Playing Center Stage, 3/15

By Eileen Tilson Comprised of Sameer Gadhia (vocals), Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar/vocals), Payam Doostzadeh (bass) and Francois Comtois (drums/vocals), Young the Giant’s unique brand of sun-soaked rock has received praise from fans and critics alike, including Spin, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Billboard, and Nylon Mag. The band’s self-titled debut album […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

Some days you just wake up, the sun is shining, and you just know it is going to be a great day! Hopefully you are out enjoying this weather before catching one of these great shows! -During the 90’s Atlanta was KING with the ever so powerful, 99X, being one of the first stations in […]

New Shows Announced! Zac Brown Band, Def Leppard & Poison, Collective Soul and More!

Zac Brown Band– Back again for his annual Mother’s Day concert in Atlanta, the ZBB boys will be at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood on SATURDAY, MAY 12! Tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY AT 10AM! Def Leppard & Poison– OMG! Could this show get anymore 80’s hair-metal delish! The guys rock out with their you […]

What’s up Monday?

Happy SXSW week! And, who can feel even slightly down when we have all this warm weather to brighten our spirits! Just cause you won’t be in Austin, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take part in all the awesome bands that are headed your way this week. Here’s your Monday sessions. -“Brooklyn’s goth-tinged post-punk five-piece, The […]

5 GB With Fanfarlo; Playing Vinyl, Saturday March 10

By Eileen Tilson London based indie pop group, Fanfarlo, formed in 2006 under the leadership of  Swedish musician Simon Balthazar. The band started catching attention with their single, “The Walls Are Coming Down,” which helped land them on a ton of popular TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, House, and even on the  2010 film The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.  We […]

What’s Up Thursday?

The countdown to SXSW has officially begun! Thousands of musicians will be descending upon Austin to drink, sing, and generally cause chaos upon the pretty Texas city. So while the rest of the musical world is stocking up on FunYuns, maybe you should be checking out one of these worthwhile bands before they become “famous.” […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

Happy Wednesday Everyone! It is beginning to feel a bit like Spring, which  even after our mild winter I am very much looking forward to! It’s a slow night in Atlanta, but there are still some cool shows happening, -He is insanely quirky, but worthwhile! NYC singer/songwriter& comic book artist, Jeffrey Davis, is taking his […]

New Music From SubPop Band: THEESatisfaction, “QueenS;” Released 3/27

We are a simple bunch here at Atlanta Music Guide, and two of our favorite things is to discover new, cool music and SubPop Records! So the combination of both is almost too good to be true! Introducing the THEESatisfaction, aka, Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White. Stas, who are getting mad recognition for their funk-psychedelic feminista sci-fi epics […]

99X Reveals Lineup for 10th Annual Unplugged In The Park The Whiskey Gentry, Griffin House, Kevn Kinney, & More!

99X at 98.9FM finally revealed the 2012 performer lineup for the 10th annual 99X Unplugged in the Park at Park Tavern!  Atlanta’s longest running free concert series, this year’s lineup includes the return of Unplugged veterans like The Whiskey Gentry, Charlie Mars, Griffin House  and Kevn Kinney along with an array of talented new comers including […]