Interview with Sultan Bathery; Playing 529 tomorrow, August 18

By Jhoni Jackson Italian trio Sultan Bathery is ripping through the states on their first American tour, and Atlanta marks the final stop in that three-week bout. That means this brand-new band—they released their first EP, Fireworx, on Slovenly Recordings only two months ago—will likely have their set finely tuned for a furious blowout. Expect […]

Exclusive Atlanta Music Guide Promo Code: AMG for BB&T Atlanta Open First Serve Concert with Sister Hazel, Ponderosa & Seven Handle Circus

Atlanta tennis fans get ready! Your favorite sport has a new home; the BB&T Atlanta Open comes to Atlantic Station July 14th thru 22nd. Players scheduled to appear include Andy Roddick, John Isner, Mardy Fish, and more of the top players on the ATP World Tour. To kick off this year’s tournament, 99X is partnering […]

Q & A With Vince Gill; Playing Atlanta Botanical Garden, Friday June 22nd

By Amanda Miles His voice is immediately recognizable–a warm melodious tone that melts deliciously over each note. Vince Gill is widely acclaimed as a top vocalist and guitar player in country music. Gill has sold more than 26 million albums, earned 18 Country Music Association Awards and has 20 GRAMMY wins under his belt. At […]

Picture Book: Foster The People with The Kooks and Kimbra- June 7, 2012 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park

Last night, Kimbra and The Kooks joined Foster the People for a fun and colorful night full of surprises! The summer weather and the high energy filled The Amphitheater with a vibe that all concert-goers appreciate! Highlights of the night included Kimbra joining Foster the People on stage to perform their collaborative song, “Warrior”, local […]

Interview: The Features; Playing @ The EARL 5/23

Hailing from Tennessee, indie-rock quartet, The Features have been releasing music for over a decade.  Time may not always make for a great band, but it sure does help.  They have played at Bonnaroo, been compared to Manchester Orchestra (Atlanta’s own), and have been featured in Twilight.  With their new self-titled album out, the Features […]

Hangout Music Fest 2012 Preview: Interview With Chad from Dispatch, Performing Saturday May 19th

By Justin Lyons Prior to this week’s Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, AL, I was able to interview Chad Stokes from the recently reunited rock band, Dispatch. If you’re going to Hangout, be sure to catch Dispatch perform on Saturday at 5:15pm at the Hangout Main stage. Look for their first full length album […]

Hangout Music Fest 2012 Preview: Interview With Archnemesis, Performing Saturday May 19th

By Justin Lyons Prior to this week’s Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, AL, I was able to interview Curt Heiny from the electronic duo, Archnemesis (which also features Justin Aubuchon). If you’re going to Hangout, be sure to catch Archnemesis perform on Saturday at 11:30am at the XBox stage. Their first full length album People’s Radio […]

5GB with Micah Dalton; Playing Eddie’s Attic Tonight, May 11

Resident ATL folk-soul singer-songwriter Micah Dalton has reemerged with a new full length album. A departure from his previous records, Blue Frontier showcases Micah’s musical versatility yet still maintains the groovy undertones one would expect from a Micah Dalton record. From the bittersweet “The Way Our Seasons Change”, introspective “Eyes to See, Ears to Hear”, […]

Q&A With Jessie Baylin; Playing With The Fray, April 25 @ The Tabernacle

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 […]

Q&A with Trent Allen from Dreams So Real; Playing The Melting Point April 27 and Smith’s Olde Bar on April 28

By Scott Roberts Nearly three years have passed since Athens’ Dreams So Real’s triumphant reunion appearance at 2009’s AthFest (which also included an impromptu, unannounced appearance later that June evening at the Melting Point), and guitarist/songwriter/lead singer Barry Marler, bassist/harmony singer Trent Allen, and drummer Drew Worsham have finally decided to dust off the old […]

Q&A with Mike Cooley, Drive By Truckers playing The Tabernacle April 21, 2012

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 […]