Live Review: Jamie Lynn Spears @ Eddie’s Attic 12/5

By: Emily Jackson  Last night, Eddie’s Attic in Decatur was packed with high school girls, Southern boys, done-up women and serious musicians. One particular group by the bar in back grew increasingly noisy as the night progressed. That proud, rowdy bunch consisted of none other than Jamie Lynn Spears’ family, friends and soon-to-be husband. Britney […]

Live Review: Paramore @ Gwinnett Arena

By: Emily Jackson As a group, Paramore has been through a lot since the 2009 release of Brand New Eyes. In 2010, they announced that two of their founding members, the brothers Josh and Zac Farro, would be leaving the band. After almost four years with little more than the occasional single from Our Lady […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Third Eye Blind @ The Tabernacle November 22nd

Photos & Review By Jenna Hughes Alternative rockers Third Eye Blind returned to Atlanta on November 22nd after a long hiatus, selling out The Tabernacle effortlessly and proving that the band still has a devoted following after sixteen years together. Shrouded in shadows, the band took the stage to teasers of “Don’t Believe a Word” […]

Live Review: Drake @ Philips Arena

Minutes after bringing a middle-aged Atlantan on stage and sweetly serenading her with “Hold On, We’re Going Home,” Drake spat some heavy threats on another new song, “Worst Behavior.” Such is the duality of Aubrey Graham. “Hold On, We’re Going Home” is a refreshing, though slightly misplaced, piece of ear candy dropped in the middle […]

Live Review: Colin Meloy @ Variety Playhouse

By: Emily Jackson  Much like the lyrics of the songs themselves, the performances by Colin Meloy and Eleanor Friedberger last night at the Variety Playhouse told epic tales, complete with villains, heroes, challenges and triumphs. Both musicians are ordinarily the lead singers for more elaborate ensembles, but that didn’t diminish the success of the poetic […]