5GB With Meiko; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Dec. 23

In 2007, while bartending at the Hotel Cafe, ground zero for the new wave of young, folksy songwriters, Meiko finally landed a coveted opening slot. From there she gigged relentlessly, performing wherever and whenever she could, eventually becoming the artist to see at the popular club and at venues around town. The self-released first album […]

5GB With The Revels; Playing Vinyl, Dec. 21st

The Revels are creating a movement and revival in the music scene. Bringing back the roots of Rock’n’Roll with loud guitar amps, giant kick drums, fuzzy bass tones, overdriven organ, and raspy vocals. Heavily influenced by Classic Rock bands like Led Zeppelin and The Who, but intrigued by Modern Rock bands The Raconteurs, Band of […]

Interview with Matt Rowles of IndieATL

By Jhoni Jackson IndieATL, the Georgia State University arm that simultaneously schools students on video-making and supports the city’s independent music scene, has more than a few reasons to celebrate. Tonight at 529, Baby Baby, El Fossil and other local acts will aid the web only live music series in high-fiving the holiday season—but that’s […]

Q & A with MUTEMATH playing for Winter Wonder Jam @Atlantic Station Sat., Dec. 22

Electronic, indie rockers, MUTEMATH, have scored the headlining spot at the last week of Winter Wonder Jam at Atlantic Station this weekend.  They have played Bonnaroo, been nominated for a Grammy, and helped on the Transformers theme song.  Their latest album, Odd Soul, has broken new ground for the band as they have collaborated more […]

Just Announced: T.I. In-Store Signing and Performance @ South Dekalb Mall, Sat Dec. 22nd

ATL…This Saturday, December 22nd, Grand Hustle, Atlantic Records & DTLR invite everyone out to South Dekalb Mall for an exclusive CD signing with T.I. – T.I. will be signing copies of his new CD “Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head” in the Center Court of South Dekalb Mall at 12PM followed by a free performance […]

5GB With Kevn Kinney; Playing Eddie’s Attic Tonight: Benefit For Cystic Fibrosis

5GB With Kevn Kinney; Playing Eddie’s Attic Tonight: Benefit For Cystic Fibrosis

Still some of the coolest and friendliest musicians in the biz, Atlanta boys Drivin n’ Cryin have been kicking it for over two decades with their southern rock, playing with the likes of Neil Young, REM, and Soul Aslyum, and garnering the respect of heavy hitters like Blues Traveler’s John Popper, Edwin McCain, Gov’t Mule […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

I don’t know about you guys, but I woke up this morning sort of panicking because I have nothing packed or wrapped and I am leaving the state for two weeks. So, basically I will be up late tonight being Santa’s little helper! Hopefully, you will be out attending one of these fun events: -My […]

Q & A with Downside UP at Smiths Olde Bar TONIGHT Tuesday, Dec. 18

Downside UP is an indie/acoustic rock band based out of Alpharetta, Georgia. They are currently active—touring the southeast and recording new material. The band is headed by singer/songwriter Ronnie Stanley, who refers to their music as the “product of the blueprints for his musical mansion.”  In 2009, Stanley, along with bassist Tony Hossri, teamed up […]

Interview with Cassie Ramone of the Babies; Playing 529 tonight, Dec. 18

By Jhoni Jackson The term garage gains hyphens from a slew of neighboring genres: Garage-punk, garage-rock, garage-pop. What about garage-folk? While two-word terms rarely manage to fully describe a band, that’s the most brevity-conscious way to describe the Babies. The Brooklyn band was co-founded about three years ago by Kevin Morby of Woods and  Cassie […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

You know, let’s just face facts. I am going to eat all the sweets that I can for the next week, because let’s face it, there is no turning back now. Wow, ok I feel better about that. -Tonight is a beautiful night of enjoying sweet music at Eddie’s Attic, where Kaleidoscope – a little […]