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 […]
It’s the first weekend of the new year! Don’t settle for anything less than awesome. What should that consist of exactly? May we present to you these shows of uncompromising awesomeness… Friday, January 3 – Bonaventure Quartet @ Eddie’s Attic The Bonaventure Quartet was originally just Dave and Charles who were nuts about Django Reinhardt. […]
If you resolved to take in more art through your eyes and ears this year, you are in luck tonight! Later this evening, you can take a sonic journey with Lonnie Holley, long-time storyteller/visual artist turned improvisational musician in Eddie’s listening room OR set off to the stars with Matt Owen and his incredible, intergalactic […]
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 […]
New Year’s Eve is finally here! We’ve got plenty of local events going on today, ranging from live music to themed parties, so there’s something for everyone. There’s sure to be a big turnout tonight at all of the events, so make sure to get your tickets in advance so you’re not stuck at the […]
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 […]
There are just a couple of days left until the New Year, so make the days count, and come out to see some of these great shows we’ve got going on tonight! Zach Deputy w/ Johnny Awesome and People’s Blues of Richmond @ Smith’s Olde Bar On his newest release Another Day (Eusonia Records, 2011), […]
Everyone may have plans for New Year’s Eve, but what about New Year’s day? Celebrate the new year with an epic night of comedy and music at Fuego Lounge! Sweat Hotel in association with KDS Entertainment presents Turn Up Comedy Jam featuring some of the funniest guys in the industry! Get your friends and family […]
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, […]
The holidays are over, and at this point you are probably itching to escape from your family! Why not take a break and head to one of the awesome shows going on this weekend? Friday, December 27 – Fiend Without a Face @ 529 Fiend Without A Face have been rockin’ house parties for almost […]
How was you Christmas, Atlanta?? Get anything good? Like, concert tickets perhaps? We’ve got a couple of good concerts in store for you tonight… Coincidentally. Reelin’ in the Dan @ Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta’s latest musical aggregation Reelin’ In The Dan was born out of a love for the timeless music of Steely Dan. This 9-piece ensemble […]
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 […]
By: Emily Jackson A sip of PBR evokes images of sticky dive bars, red bandanas, ironic mustaches and hazy Instagrams. Its nostalgia-inducing white can (and, let’s face it, its affordability) has made it the drink of choice for the thrift store combers, the facial hair groomers, the tattooed and the irreverent among us. Another Great […]
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