Interview: Eliot Bronson @ The Loft 12/13

  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 […]

What’s Up Tuesday? December 10

Patterson Hood @ Eddie’s Attic Worn out from having spent a year on tour and facing a new album’s release, Patterson Hood decided to write a book. In writing this book, the songs continued to pour out, taking a few left turns and then morphing into its own thing. Eventually turning into Heat Lightning Rumbles in […]

Interview: The Sundogs @ Smith’s Olde Bar 12/13

  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, […]

Interview with Wax; Playing @ Vinyl, 12/11

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 […]

What’s Up Monday? December 9

It’s another rainy day in Atlanta, but we’ve got a few shows to brighten your day! Cass McCombs with Arbouretum @ The EARL Within his decade-long career, most recently releasing WIT’S END and Humor Risk in 2011, Big Wheel and Others is McCombs’ most encompassing work to date, marking a bold new chapter in the myth of this fascinating and […]

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 […]

Preview: Cass McCombs @ The Earl Monday, 12/9!

Big Wheel and Others is Cass McCombs’ seventh-and-a-half album. The twenty-two song album is a bundle, a bindle, a hay bale, and an oil barrel of songs. Within his decade-long career, most recently releasing WIT’S END and Humor Risk in 2011, Big Wheel and Others is McCombs’ most encompassing work to date, marking a bold […]

Interview: Sara Rachele @ Smith’s Olde Bar 12/9

  An independent songwriter from Decatur, Georgia, Sara Rachele cut her teeth in the Atlanta scene cleaning out the cupboards at Eddie’s Attic in the early 2000s. Her recent releases, “Strong as My Hands” and “Times Rise Tough,” were recorded live in Atlanta, and feature a few old friends and local players who came back home […]

Mixtape Atlanta’s Nightmare Before X-Mix

Add some festiveness to your fright next Friday the 13th at Mixtape Atlanta’s 5th annual holiday showcase at Vinyl. This year, it’s aptly titled The Nightmare Before X-Mix. See Center Stage transformed into a festive setting of lights, merriment, Santas and scares to benefit the Songs for Kids Foundation. Enjoy FREE shots of the A’s […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Tab Benoit, Red Fang & More!

What’s happening this weekend, ATL? Tell us!! Just kidding. We’ll tell you. A lot of great musicians are playing The A this weekend including bluegrass greats, Oregon rockers and one extra spicy Cajun crooner. Friday, December 6 – Ron Block @ Eddie’s Attic  Ron Block isn’t the ostentatious sort and he doesn’t need to be […]

What’s Up Thursday? December 5

Tired of Nat King Cole yet? Take a break from roasting chestnuts and go check out these up-and-coming artists tonight! Jamie Lynn Spears @ Eddie’s Attic  Also Appearing: Sydney Rhame & Skilyr Hicks   A Spears is coming to Atlanta tonight, but not the one with the new album and the Las Vegas show ready […]

Interview: Cliff Eberhardt @ Eddie’s Attic 12/8

By: Emily Jackson  Cliff Eberhardt, something of an Eddie’s regular, returns to Eddie’s Attic with Louise Mosrie this Sunday at 8pm. He’s been playing the venue for over two decades but somehow it’s never the same show twice. Eberhardt’s critically acclaimed compositions are ever-evolving. With his gravelly voice, sharp wit and an extraordinary ability to […]

What’s Up Wednesday? December 4

Looking to have some fun before your calendar is totally filled with holiday parties? Any of these shows should make for a merry night, sans Santa impersonators. Hawks & The Big Dirty @ The Earl  No, we aren’t talking about the basketball team. Hawks is a band of four. They play shows that become parties. Enjoy […]

Sing For Your Life Season 2: Live Auditions Part 1 Thursday, December 5th!

Sing For Your Life is a singing competition that took Atlanta by storm in late 2012. The show stood out immediately in the local music scene as something fresh and unique. With 200+ live audience members each week, thousands of YouTube hits and local and national coverage, the Top 12 Contestants became Atlanta household names. […]

SEVYN STREETER – In Store Appearance & CD Signing @ DBS Sounds – Friday, December 6th @ 5:30PM

At 26 years old, Amber “Sevyn” Streeter has already lent her pen to tracks for an elite roster of R&B players including Chris Brown, Brandy, Kelly Rowland, Alicia Keys and Estelle. Streeter recently signed with Atlantic Records and has released her debut album in which her soulful, urban sound is finally in the spotlight. Atlantic […]