CD Review: People’s Blues of Richmond, Good Time Suicide

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 […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Please PleaseRock Me, Blind Boys of Alabama & More!

This weekend, all you need is love. And eggnog. See a Beatles tribute at Smith’s or listen to live renditions of all of your holiday favorites! Friday, December 20 – Eddie’s Christmas Special @ Eddie’s Attic  Eddie’s Attic presents a holiday showcase of talent including Ryan Horne, Micah Dalton, Nathan Angelo and Jonathan Rich. Independent […]

What’s Up Thursday? December 19

Akara @ The Basement at Graveyard Tavern Also Appearing: Futexture & Deloscinari  Akara is a symphony for the post-digital age. Elegant composition, detailed psychedelic production, mystical vocals with lyrics beyond language and a deep synth bass. Independent of dance music trends without being unaware of them, Akara combines fragments of Baroque music, twentieth-century minimalism and […]

Interview: Joe Gransden @ Eddie’s Attic 12/22

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 […]

What’s Up Wednesday? December 18

Several excellent Atlanta acts will take the stage at various venues this evening, two of them to benefit medical research funds. Look at us, getting all do-good-y! Kevn Kinney @ Eddie’s Attic  Drifters, grifters, wannabes, gonnabes and has beens. Country folk. City folk. Workin’ folk. Lend us your ears. Well, not us. Lend Kevn Kinney, […]

Interview: Brian Collins @ Eddie’s Attic 12/17

  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 […]

What’s Up Tuesday? December 17

Brian Collins and American Young @ Eddie’s Attic 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’s a longtime veteran of the industry […]

What’s Up Monday? December 16

Christmas is getting closer,  and we’ve got some great holiday shows to keep you feeling festive!   Ed Roland and Friends @ Eddie’s Attic For the past two decades, Atlanta native Ed Roland has been the front man and heart of the platinum-selling rock band Collective Soul. For Roland’s new project, Ed Roland and The Sweet […]

Interview: Brazos @ 529 12/13

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 […]

What’s Up Thursday? December 12

Is the day before Friday the 13th like good luck or something? Judging from the stellar lineup of concerts happening in Atlanta tonight, we think yes. Chinua Hawk @ Smith’s Olde Bar  Chinua Hawk is an Atlanta based singer/songwriter who does not settle for microwave music. His slow cooker approach explores the intricacies of love through acoustic driven soul. […]

Interview: Shadowboxers @ The Loft 12/13

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 […]

What’s Up Wednesday? December 11

There are really only two words that can describe all that’s going on in Atlanta tonight. Those words? YEAH BUDDY. We’ve got Joseph Arthur for all you sensitive types, Wax for all you Def Jam loyalists and Liquor Store for all you guitar hook junkies. Joseph Arthur @ Eddie’s Attic  If there’s such a thing […]