Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer whose impact on the American music scene has been profound. His musical career began in the early ’60s playing the Boston-area clubs while a Harvard student, demonstrating an uncanny knack for finding wonderful songs, and writing his own. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him […]
Save the date – Grammy Nominated Artist Pretty Lights is coming to Atlanta on Thursday, April 24! Derek Vincent Smith (Pretty Lights) will host an exclusive seminar for Atlanta Chapter members of The Recording Academy and give an insider’s look into how he created the songs on A Color Map of the Sun, which is […]
Johnson City’s The Barefoot Movement have been making waves in the folk world since the release of their 2011 debut album Footwork. 2013 brings the release of a new album, cross country touring, and all manners of shoeless excitement. The band will perform this Sunday at Eddie’s Attic, and the venue’s own Andrew Chatwood got an […]
David Leinweber has played in a wide variety of venues and musical styles, ranging from rock, to blues, to folk, to gospel. He has been featured as the “Flatpicking Professor” Dr. Leinweber at the Scottish Bluegrass Association Festival in Perth, Scotland and has also performed widely at regional acoustic music festivals in the South. This […]
Initially formed as an all-acoustic trio brought together by a mutual adoration for French gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, Atlanta’s Bonaventure Quartet quickly grew beyond the four musicians that the name suggests. The band found and added more great musicians they just couldn’t live without, and forged a diverse sound unlike anything else heard in the […]
By Al Kaufman It’s been a busy year for Atlanta’s preeminent blues mama, Michelle Malone. While she spent the whole year on tour behind 2012’s Day 2 album, she also found time to collaborate with Rocky Mountain Slides to make a guitar slide bearing her name. And, more importantly, she just put the finishing touches […]
While visiting Zach Deputy’s website, his music is described as “Island-Infused Drum N Bass Gospel Ninja Soul.” Upon listening to the music, this unique genre classification starts to make more sense, as his soulful music blends a variety of influences, all of which make for an interesting take on songwriting. Having released four albums, […]
Nashville based songwriter Mike Willis has developed a regional following by playing his intensely heartfelt music. Originally from Atlanta, the singer songwriter returns to his roots this Friday at Eddie’s Attic for the annual Christmas Hangover Throw-Down Spectacular. Interview by Andrew Chatwood of Eddie’s Attic. What’s the first gig you ever attended? I am […]
Having performed worldwide and released ten CDs, Joe Gransden is a veteran of his craft. Renowned first for the hard bop approach of his trumpet, Gransden’s singing voice has been compared to that of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra, and his latest holiday show demonstrates his keen ability to interpret the classics. Joe Gransden will be playing […]
Born and raised in West Georgia, Brian Collins displays a true southern soul with his musical presence. Humbled by his modest upbringing as the son of two truck-driving parents, Brian exudes passion and love in every corner of his career. Brian Collins will be playing a show at Eddie’s Attic tomorrow, December 17th, and […]
By: Emily Jackson Martin Crane, the brains behind Brazos, might be the fifth Martin in his family but we’ve got a feeling there hasn’t been one quite like him before. With a tireless creative spirit and a penchant for poetic lyrics, Martin always has a new project cooking. Earlier this year he wrapped up production […]
Atlanta natives the Shadowboxers have developed quite a following over the past few years. With their R&B soaked music and energetic shows, the band will perform three Beatles songs at the Beatles vs. Stones benefit, this Friday at the Loft. The band, consisting of Adam Hoffman, Matt Lipkins, and Scott Schwartz, talked with Alex May about the […]
This Friday, the Beatles vs. Stones benefit at the Loft will showcase thirteen artists in a battle of the bands that features music by two of the greatest rock bands of all time. Eliot Bronson will be performing his renditions of popular songs, and Alex May talked with him about the event. You’re playing […]
This Friday, December 13th, Georgia natives the Sundogs will be performing their third annual Tom Petty show at Smith’s Olde Bar. While the band’s style has a sound that changes from song to song, one constant has always been the influence of Tom Petty. Alex May spoke with bassist Will Haraway about the group’s history, […]
By: Lindsey Borders Wax, known by his stage name, is a diverse and multi-instrumentalist, who began placing videos up of him rapping and singing on YouTube where he caught the eye of fans and renowned labels such as Def Jam Recordings. Although originally signed with Def Jam, Wax has since parted with them and is […]
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