You already know that Atlanta is home to a slew of hard-working bands who make our town one of the best places to catch a live show. Some of them have made the trek out to the South by Southwest music festival in Austin this year, and here are just a few that we’re happy […]
By: Shelby Lum Erin Thomas herself is proof that Nashville produces more than just modern country artists. The young folk singer grew up around music of all kinds, and it was in the cards for Thomas to become an artist and a musician. “My parents were lover of all types of music,” Thomas said. “My […]
Dim lighting, candles, wine and beer set the mood for the intimate house show put on by Bad Bad Lola for close family and friends this past Sunday night. Wearing gold glitter heels, a sultry black wig and red lipstick, singer Simone Irwin belted out four soulful tunes, while guitarist Julio Miranda, and bassist Monty […]
By: Taylor Magill Milyssa Rose is an Atlanta pop artist with an edge. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Milyssa has always known that the entertainment business was her true calling. Growing up, she participated in community theater, modeling, and talent shows. Milyssa also has been studying with a vocal coach for many years to perfect her […]
It may be a dreary Monday, but there are some great shows going on that will brighten up your night! Whether you enjoy the bar scene in the East Atlanta Village or a rowdy, club-like venue like Terminal West or the Masquerade, we have a show for you! From punk-rock to disco-y standout music to […]
By Ellen Eldridge If Waylon Jennings hadn’t given his seat up on the famous flight Buddy Holly chartered in 1958 that crashed on the “day the music died,” son “Shooter” would never have lived to combine the psychedelic influence of Pink Floyd with the earthy soul of outlaw country music. His 1979 arrival […]
By: Shelby Lum When you think of reggae music, usually you think of Jamaica, but a different island is beginning to take a own hold on the genre. Natural Vibrations, a reggae band, are Hawaii natives who have been playing and bringing the “aloha spirit” to anyone who listens to their music. “We actually could […]
Spoken word poet, author, and host of Urban Grind’s 5th Thursday Open Mic, Amena Brown and her husband DJ Opdiggy, will perform a presentation of poetry, monologue, and music based on the themes in her debut book release, Breaking Old Rhythms, which explores how experiences such as deejaying, learning to dance, having a broken heart, […]
Rock 100.5 & Guinness present 2013 MEEHAN’S SHAMROCK & ROLL. Celebrate St. Partick’s Day a week early at Meehan’s Shamrock & Roll, the biggest St Paddy’s party around, featuring Kingsized and The Breakfast Club! ** Free Entry until 3:30pm ** 10:30 a.m. – Pub Opens, Kegs & Eggs until 12 p.m. 12 p.m. – St. Baldricks Head Shaving […]
Last night, Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta and Rock 100.5 hosted Qualifying Battle #2 (of Hard Rock Rising – The Global Battle of the Bands 2013) with local Atlanta artists NaJasism, HOTT with Harry Leggs, Nine Times Blue, and The Roycrofters. After 4 songs from each band, Hard Rock tallied the judges’ scores and The Roycrofters […]
By: Shelby Lum It is finally the weekend, and you know what that means; Weekend picks from Atlanta Music Guide! As per usual, we have created a list with a variety of options to appeal to your musical taste. Hit up your favorites and enjoy a cold one! Friday, March 8th-Chelsea Light Moving with Normal […]
Photos by Hillery Terenzi/Lillian Hughes, Review by Molly Free As the movie Almost Famous quotes, “If you ever get lonely, just go to the record store and visit your friends.” and that is exactly what a handful of shivering live music fans and I did last night at local record store, Criminal Records in Little […]
ADVENTŪS is the Latin word for arrival. And so Cody Canada and The Departed emerge with their first original album. Upon the disbanding of Cross Canadian Ragweed, The Departed took root; Cody Canada and his long time Ragweed band mate, Jeremy Plato on bass and vocals, with Seth James on guitar and vocals (Seth James […]
Things are poppin’ tonight! Tons of shows happening and we love it. From dance-y indie rock to classic rock, and chilled out folk, take your pick and enjoy this Thursday evening! He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister w/ Paper Bird & Shakey Graves @ The Earl He’s My Brother She’s My Sister seem to invite […]
Based out of our hometown, Atlanta, Georgia, Moontower was developed by the simple fact of good friends getting together to do what they love: play music! Moontower’s music does not fit into one genre; it is best described as a melodic mix of Rock, Acoustic, Jam, Folk, and Country. Influences range from The Allman Brothers […]
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