Waylon Jennings once said “Country music isn’t a guitar, it isn’t a banjo, it isn’t a melody, it isn’t a lyric – it’s a feeling.” There is no better proof of that then the music of Charlie Louvin. Charlie Louvin started singing with his brother Ira in the church choir, so naturally they started out their […]
500 Songs For Kids (songsforkidsfoundation.org) has become more than just an annual event; it’s officially an Atlanta institution. The 10-night fundraiser brings together an enormous music community to raise funds for various children’s hospitals, treatment centers, special needs camps and all places where kids are in need. Hundreds of local, regional and national touring musicians […]
The Variety Playhouse is hosting a night of incredible jazz on Monday, April 26, benefiting ALS of Georgia, The Emory ALS Center and Deborah Lewow. The event is called The LeWow Evening of Jazz, named for Deborah Lewow, a former Warner Brothers employee who suffers from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s […]
Fact: Frightened Rabbit was one of our (and probably everyone’s) favorite band at SXSW this year. The Scottish indie rock band are both refreshing and talented. On the “up-and-coming” side of things, Frightened Rabbit are definitely on the up and we predict it’s only going to get better. Thanks to Eyjafjallajökull, the band had to cancel a […]
The smart folks at the UGA Music Business Program are hosting a couple of music business panels at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur this Saturday. Here’s the details: Panel 1, “HOW I GOT MY MUSIC BUSINESS OFF THE GROUND” will run from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm and panel 2, “30 SECONDS TO PITCH YOUR PLAN” […]
Friend of Atlanta Music Guide, member of Attractive Eighties Women, former Paste editor and all-round cool guy Steve LaBate is joining filmmaker Scott Sloan to make an amazing film about music and the road: Renowned rock journalist Steve LaBate and filmmaker Scott Sloan team up to bring you the most ambitious and brutal rock documentary […]
Experimental noise rock duo, Lightning Bolt, have recently announced a 20+ date summer tour including shows in Atlanta, Washington D.C. and Chicago for the Pitchfork Music Festival. Brian Chippendale (drums, vocals) and Brian Gibson (bass guitar) met and formed in 1994 while they were both attending the Rhode Island School of Design. After years of […]
By Alec Wooden Fresh off the release of their second release, Kairos, White Hinterland‘s Casey Dienel and Shawn Creeden discuss musical philosophies, the new record’s decidedly new direction and Creeden’s post-practice pasta dishes. What’s your general philosophy as an artist? Casey Dienel: When I feel curious about something, I’m compelled to explore and experiment with […]
The Atlanta Mess-Around is back with a weekend packed full of musical goodies! Nearly two-dozen bands will grace the stages at the EARL and 529 for the Douchemaster, Rob’s House and Triple D’s hosted annual event on April 23-24. A limited number of two-day passes are still available, which allow entry to both nights at […]
Brett Harris Man Of Few Words By Leila Regan-Porter It’s been said before of amazing undiscovered gems, and we’re going to say it again: It is a wonder that Brett Harris is not a bona fide pop star. His tunes should be heard on every episode of “Bones,” every commercial for a Toyota Prius, at […]
Local bands are battling it out on the Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta stage for their chance to play British festival Hard Rock Calling, which takes place at Hyde Park this June with acts like Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Wolf Mother and more. The second round, which features Ben Deignan, Tyler Bates Band, The Brother Land […]
Rhymesayers Entertainment is presenting Brother Ali at the Drunken Unicorn on Friday, April 23. With half a dozen full-length records, the out-spoken MC has steadily climbed up the indie hip-hop ladder becoming a well-established musician, praised by both critics and music fans across the globe. Joining in Brother Ali on tour is featured musician Fashawn, who’s been promoting his highly […]
Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers Agridustrial By Eileen Tilson Known for their ability to shake redneck country, punk, and hillbilly blues into a whiskey-infused shot of sin, Nashville-based Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers are back with their release of Agridustrial on their own Colonel Knowledge Records. The band comes back guns blazing with just a few changes […]
The sun is shinning, feet are flip-flopping and the pollen count has reached new levels of ridiculous. Atlanta, it’s springtime! With the wonderful warm weathered season comes the first outdoor festival of the year that doesn’t require sitting under heat lamps – the 74th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Aside from the tasty treats, adult beverages […]
By Eileen Tilson; photos by Patricia Smith With the constant spinning of “Sweet Disposition” on the radio, it was not surprising to walk into The Loft on Friday, and hear the ticket girl proclaim that The Temper Trap‘s show was “officially” sold out. It was wall to wall people in the smoky Loft, as Danish […]
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