Interview with Ed Roland of Collective Soul and The Sweet Tea Project, Upcoming Shows; 1/29, 2/19, 2/26

By: Shelby Lum Between 1993 and today, a good deal of things have happened. Back in ‘93 Russia finally left Poland. The PLO leader and Israeli prime minister shook hands. The Dallas Cowboys won the Super Bowl. And Collective Soul was just a child in the music world. It has been over two decades since […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

What’s Up Tuesday?

Be kind, for everyone you know is fighting a great battle. Those words have always stayed with me. While you are out and having fun tonight, just remember to be kind.. -For the past 2 decades, Atlanta native ED ROLAND has been the front man and heart of the platinum-selling rock band Collective Soul. He’s […]

5GB With Ernie Halter; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Jan. 16th

“Influenced by some of the legendary names of pop and soul, such as the Beatles, Elton John, Otis Redding, and Stevie Wonder, Californian ERNIE HALTER first began to make waves for himself with the release of his 2005 collection, Lo-Fidelity. The singer and songwriter got his start playing a small — mostly covers — coffeehouse […]

CD Review: Erin McKeown — Manifestra

Erin McKeown Manifestra TVP Records By Al Kaufman Longtime fans of Erin McKeown have watched her evolve from introspective folky, to pop hell raiser, to swinging mama.  While her music has grown and changed, so has she as a person. With each album she has been more and more outspoken in regards to social justice. […]

Dean Roland & Ryan Potesta aka Magnets & Ghosts Release “Light My Flame” Video

Dean Roland & Ryan Potesta aka Magnets & Ghosts Release “Light My Flame” Video

If you are up on the music scene in Atlanta, then you might be aware that Collective Soul founding member, Dean Roland has teamed up with musical ingenue, Ryan Potesta to form Magnets and Ghosts, a more indie-esque duo whose music would easily fall into an Elbow Pandora playlist. Not leaving all their rockstar-ness behind, the duo […]

AMG’s Ones to Watch: Forever and Counting

   By: Taylor Magill Atlanta Music Guide’s Ones to Watch is a new weekly interview segment to keep you informed about the latest news, shows, and releases from the newest up and coming bands on the local Atlanta music scene. Since making an appearance on episode 5 of MTV’s hit show Catfish, Forever and Counting […]

What’s Up Monday?

What is up with this weather is more like it! Hey Atlanta, happy Monday, how was your weekend? -Like the family tradition you just can’t shake,it’s Songwriter’s Open Mic Night tonight at Eddie’s Attic. -Tonight at the Masquerade, you can catch Four Nights Gone, SoL’, Chloehouse,and Rose For Tomorrow. -For a fun free show, head […]

Celebrate Mardi Gras with Atkins Park (Smyrna): 2nd Annual Oyster Mardi Gras Fest, Feb. 8th-12th

By Gini Strobel Outside of Atlanta, New Orleans is easily one of my favorite cities. The delicious seafood, the awesome bands and venues, the lack of open container laws, the culture, and art; I could go on for hours. As we all know, one of New Orleans’ biggest attractions is Mardi Gras. If you’ve never […]

5GB With Cloudeater; Playing 529, Jan. 11th

Since emerging in 2009, CLOUDEATER has quickly established a strong presence in the Atlanta music scene, opening for acts such as Flying Lotus, Little Dragon, N.E.R.D., Metronomy, Girl Talk, Cody Chesnutt. Their forthcoming, Prefuse 73 mixed, follow up to Sun and Sidearm makes a quantum leap forward in the forging of the CLOUDEATER universe. What’s […]