Just Announced: Phillip Phillips to play at KSU Stadium (Kennesaw) on Sunday, March 24th!

We received some Awesome news today and we’re going to shout it out: Phillip Phillips will be at the KSU Stadium (Kennesaw State University Stadium) on Sunday March 24th! Tickets go on sale via Ticket Alternative this Monday, January 28th at 10AM! Fans will be able to purchase one of three types of tickets including: […]

Big Freedia @ The Earl – January 21, 2013 – Picture Book and Live Review

Photos and Review by Chandler Mays Let’s face it, no matter your race, gender, creed, culture, or geography, all of humanity can come together and celebrate a single commonality: We all have asses… And they can shake. Big Freedia (pronounced “Freeda”) is an artist out of New Orleans that has played the largest role in […]

5GB With The Sexual Side Effects; Playing The Drunken Unicorn, Jan. 25th

The Atlanta-based quartet The Sexual Side Effects defy easy categorization, seamlessly combining elements of ‘80s post-punk and New Wave with modern pop and indie, served with a healthy splash of space-rock psychedelia, but the band’s overriding focus is clear: bringing their haunting and majestic brand of music to the masses. They joined us for our […]

5GB With David Wilcox; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Jan. 25th

Cleveland-born DAVID WILCOX was inspired to play guitar after hearing a fellow college student playing in a stairwell. His lyrical insight is matched by a smooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings, giving him a range and tenderness rare in folk music. He released an independent album in 1987, was a winner […]

5GB With The Bottle Rockets; Playing w/ Marshall Crenshaw @ Loco’s Grill & Pub

In a country where interstates don’t take you to new places, but to the same places, where everywhere you go you’ve already been or you’ve just left, The Bottle Rockets’ new album absolutely nails a sound and a vibe with a palpable sense of place. Lean Forward is suffused with the determination and resilience of […]

5GB With Zach Deputy; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Jan. 24th

On his new release Another Day (Eusonia Records, 2011), ZACH DEPUTY demonstrates his extraordinary ability to perform and record in multiple contexts and conveys the sensibilities of a mature singer/songwriter. Another Day offers another look at Zach Deputy and seeks to help him cross over into other audiences. Rich with ballads and mid-tempo songs, the […]

Q&A with Jonathan Segel from Camper Van Beethoven, Playing The Earl, Saturday, 1/26

For the last few weeks, there has been continuous chatter about Camper Van Beethoven and rightfully so as the band just released their awesome new album, La Costa Perdida on January 22nd! The American Alt-Rock band formed in’83 and though side projects and other bands (like Cracker) came into the picture, they are now they […]

What’s Up Thursday?

Getting close my friends, getting close! It’s Thursday y’all, I seriously hope you do something really fun tonight! -Two of faves are at the Tabernacle tonight! Head on over to see Keane and Youngblood Hawke tonight -Augustana will be heading out on their first tour of 2013 in a rare, stripped down/acoustic format. Playing material […]

5GB With Augustana; Playing Vinyl, Jan. 24th

Augustana will be heading out on their first tour of 2013 in a rare, stripped down/acoustic format. Playing material from the band’s three LP’s as well as new songs…Daniel Layus will be joined by longtime touring band member David Lamoureaux. Acoustic act Lauren Shera will be opening the shows… What’s the first gig you ever […]

5GB With Sex BBQ; Playing The Earl, Jan. 23

SEX BBQ have been wailing a unique brand of psych-pop/surf-rock throughout the Atlanta local small venue scene for just short of a year. In that time, they have emerged as a powerful force delivering a dynamic mix of fierce, sassy, and creepy tunes. Their vibrant performances reveal a collective of entertainers who embrace mischievous humor, […]

Picture Book: Culture Shock @ High Museum of Art Atlanta, 1/19

Photos by Andre Keichian The Culture Shock event at the High Museum of Art was certainly the place to be this past Saturday. The “typical” museum experience was turned upside down for a night filled with great musicians, bands, and of course cocktails! The exhibitions included Fast Forward: Modern Moments 1913>>2013 which featured art from […]