Interview w/ the David Mayfield Parade; Playing @ Smith’s Olde Bar 4/12

David Mayfield Parade is the culmination of that encouragement. The music and showmanship reflects the numerous influences that come from a lifetime of being immersed in American music and channeling its unique forms with sincerity and celebration from the howl of early rock-n-roll, to the low lonesome twang of folk and country with a voice […]

What’s Up Tuesday? April 9th

Happy Tuesday music fanatics! Not only is the weather to die for, but so is this lineup! There’s no excuse for staying in tonight because I can think of at least eight awesome reasons for you to go out! Grab some friends and enjoy this amazing night of live music! Splashh @ 529 Splashh began […]

Mish Way of White Lung 5GB Interview – Playing 529 on April 10

By Ellen Eldridge Vancouver’s furiously melodic punk band White Lung plays Atlanta’s 529 bar on Wednesday April 10. This was one of the most talked about bands at SXSW this year, and last year White Lung released its album Sorry, which received critical acclaim from Pitchfork, Spin, Bitch and Rolling Stone, who placed them on […]

CD Review: Gunslinger – Breaking Through- Out 4/9!

By Ellen Eldridge Gunslinger’s Breaking Through begins with the title track buzzing like a rattlesnake’s warning. A crescendo of fuzzy noise seeps in like the maddening poison taking hold and intoxicating the listener. The phrases “The sleep is through” and “with hunger in our eyes” paint an image akin to Jim Morrison prophesying from a […]

Live Review & Picture Book: Cole Swindell @ Peachtree Tavern, 4/5

Small town country boy, Cole Swindell left Bronwood, Georgia with a lot of inspiration and just enough experience to begin his career while he attended Georgia Southern University. While at Georgia Southern, Cole met fellow Sigma Chi fraternity brother, Luke Bryan, and sparked a remarkable musical relationship. The two played shows together at local bars […]

Interview w/ Savoir Adore; Playing @ The Georgia Theatre 4/8 & The Drunken Unicorn 4/9!

On “Dreamers,” the dance-laden lullaby and lead single from Savoir Adore’s new album Our Nature, Paul Hammer and Deidre Muro invite listeners into a magical dream world. Such worlds are nothing new to the fantasy pop duo, who inadvertently became a fixture of Brooklyn’s indie scene as the result of a dare. In 2007, as […]

What’s Up Monday? April 8th

How’s everyone doing on this wonderful Monday morning?! Atlanta was poppin’ this past weekend to say the least! Luckily, we’ve got a pretty chill lineup tonight so you’ll have time to relax and get back on your feet! Get you friends together, grab a few drinks and enjoy a night of live music! Check out […]

Smith’s Olde Bar – Voted “Best Place to Hear Live Music” in Atlanta by Jezebel Magazine

A Huge Congratulations to Smith’s Olde Bar, Jezebel Magazine voted Smith’s Olde Bar as the “Best Place to Hear Live Music” in Atlanta, in their April 2013 issue! Whether you’re new to Smith’s Olde Bar or a dedicated fan of the venue, be sure to check out their Spring and Summer Concert lineup. In the […]

CD Review: Telekinesis – Dormarion

By Ellen Eldridge Michael Benjamin Lerner is the man behind the band Telekinesis. At 26, he has weathered through life’s ups and downs and recorded his thoughts across three albums. Dormarion succinctly completes a sort of circle around his previous two albums, 2009’s self-titled debut and 2011’s 12 Desperate Straight Lines. The haunting echo of […]