Picture Book & Review: The Atlanta Dogwood Festival @ Piedmont Park!

Photos & Review by Deidra Pinion Perfect spring weather, kites flying in the air, a nice game of Frisbee between friends, and the sound of kids laughing and playing…the Atlanta Dogwood Festival had arrived at Piedmont Park. Tents lined the sidewalk, with artwork, jewelry, photography, and crafts for sale. A lot of amazing rides filled […]

What’s Up Monday? April 22nd

Happy Monday y’all! Spring has sprung and man, is it beautiful outside or what?! Tonight is going to be awesome because we have a great variety of shows going on! From smaller bars like The Basement, 529 and The Earl, to big arenas like Philips, we have a venue and a show that you’ll enjoy! […]

Interview with Dinner and a Suit! Rocking Out @ Smith’s Olde Bar 4/24!

In a music world where genre lines are increasingly blurred, Dinner And A Suit has emerged with a sonic meld that resonates with familiarity, and captivates with distinction. Formed in New Jersey by cousins Jonathan Capeci, Joey Beretta and Anthony Genca, the trio is forging a path that reflects the band’s music itself: putting the […]

Interview w/ Andrew Wessen of GROUPLOVE; Playing @ Party in the Park 5/18!

Who knew that at one point, five strangers could come together, almost immediately form a tight bond and create magical, dance-friendly, chart-topping music? If you haven’t figured it out already, I’m talking about the quintet that make up GROUPLOVE. For being a band for roughly four years, GROUPLOVE has accomplished many things in a short […]

Record Store Day, this Saturday, April 20th!

By Molly Segers Record Store Day – that most joyous time of the year – is upon us again! Saturday, April 20th more than 700 independent record stores around the country will be stocked with a sampling of hundreds of special releases exclusively available for Record Store Day. Atlanta is lucky enough to be home […]

5GB Interview w/ Ben Rector-Plus Your Chance to WIN Tickets to the Show TONIGHT!

Ben Rector is an American musician based in Nashville, Tennessee. His most recent record, Something Like This was released in September 2011. Through word of mouth the record charted at #1 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart, and climbed above Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV to the #4 spot on iTunes,albums overall, bested only by Lady […]

Weekend Picks: Magnetic Music Festival, Atlanta Dogwood Festival, and 420 Fest!

By: Shelby Lum Atlanta packs in concerts and festivals almost every weekend and this one is no exception! From EDM to Country, and Jam Band Rock, your musical appetite will be fulfilled this weekend.   We’re ready to get our dance on at Magnetic, relax in the meadow at Piedmont Park’s Dogwood Festival, and then get […]

Interview with Michael from VietNam playing The EARL Sunday 4/21

By: Shelby Lum The Brooklyn band has been gaining a significant about of respect in the music arena since its EP in 2007, and after creating the newest album, “an A.merican D.ream” VietNam took to some interesting tactics to raise money for their tour, which they are taking nationally. Check out Atlanta Music Guide’s exclusive interview with […]