AMG Weekend Picks: Carnivores, Old 97’s, Larkin Poe and More!

Brrrrrr! Wrap up warm folks, this chilly weather isn’t messing around. It’ll get a bit milder over the weekend, but regardless, the wintery temperatures shouldn’t deter you from getting to some great gigs. Local music is especially being represented well this weekend, with record releases and more abound! And if you fancy the field-trip, get […]

Live Review: Givers at Masquerade, January 14

Live Review: Givers at Masquerade, January 14

By Justin Lyons Whether it was the frigid temp in Atlanta or the numbness of the New Orleans’ Saints heartbreaking loss, it took Givers some time to warm up to the Masquerade crowd. The Louisiana-based five-piece showed off plenty of potential with shared harmonies by lead vocalists Taylor Guarisco and Tiffany Lamson and thundering percussion. However, the […]

Live Review & Picture Book: Groove Stain, Pasadena, Beauregard at The Masquerade, January 6

Review and photos by Ellen Eldridge The resilient, Atlanta-based band Groove Stain played a packed show in The Masquerade’s Purgatory room Friday night. The show began a southeastern tour with Maryland-based Pasadena. The band’s loyal and fun-loving fans danced all the way up to the edge of stage so that trombonist Sam Szpendyk had to […]

The EARL Presents Carnivores on January 20 for its 7-Inch Series

By Ellen Eldridge On Friday January 20 Carnivores will play The EARL’s 7-inch release series where fans can come to hear Carnivores, The Coathangers, and Frank Boyles of Balkans for $5, and take home a limited color vinyl 7-inch. Caitlin Lang (keyboards) and Ross Politi (drums) of Carnivores said, “This is our first time releasing […]

CD Review: The Romans – Tomorrow Coming Soon EP

The Romans Tomorrow Coming Soon EP By Stephanie Roman I discovered The Romans (no relation) while they were playing live in Castleberry Hill for a friend’s art fundraiser. While I enjoyed viewing the art inside the gallery, the music outside was even more compelling. The moody vocals and warm melodies mixed perfectly with the setting […]

Cheap Trick Rock for World Wildlife Fund Tonight at Buckhead Theatre!

Cheap Trick Rock for World Wildlife Fund Tonight at Buckhead Theatre!

By Jeremy Frye Rockford, Ill.’s power-pop institution, Cheap Trick, have an undisputed legacy of four decades of continuous touring and widespread influence in both the hard rock and alt-rock communities. This is a band that built their name (and had their first taste of mainstream success with 1978’s Cheap Trick at Budokan) on their live […]