5GB Interview with Ash; Playing at Vinyl, Tuesday, November 13th!

Formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland by Tim Wheeler (vocals and guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass) and Rick McMurray (drums), Ash released their first studio album ‘1977’ and were then joined by Charlotte Hatherley (guitar) for a further 3 studio albums ‘Nu-Clear Sounds’, ‘Free All Angels’ and ‘Meltdown’. Charlotte left the band in 2006 and the band […]

30A Songwriter’s Festival, January 18th-20th, 2013- Tickets On Sale Now

By Gini Strobel Sometimes you just gotta take a road trip and change your scenery. Recharge your batteries this January with the 30A Songwriter’s Festival along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. 20 Venues will host a variety of talented musicians for 3 days, January 18th-20th, 2013. From Country to Folk to Rock, you’re sure to find […]

What’s Up Monday?

So I woke up yesterday with no voice, and it really kind of changes the way you go about your day!  So good thing that I am sitting behind my keyboard..While I am sitting at home resting my voice, why don’t you go listen to one of these folks who has a great voice and […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Taking Back Sunday, Jackopierce, Life in Color, Regina Spektor, Kreayshawn & More!

It’s beginning to look a whole lot like winter. The weather is getting colder and the wind is biting. Leaves are covering the streets, cars, and pretty much everything else. The trees are turning red and so are our chilled little noses! But, believe it or not, this is honestly my favorite part of the […]

5GB With JD McPherson; Playing The Earl, Nov. 8th

As a visual artist, Broken Arrow, Okla., native JD McPherson is well versed in the process of working within clearly defined formal parameters, and he employs a similarly rigorous discipline with his music. On Signs & Signifiers (Rounder, April 17), McPherson’s seductively kickass debut album, produced by JD’s musical partner, Jimmy Sutton, this renaissance man/hepcat […]

What’s Up Thursday?

Good Morning Atlanta! How are you? I hope you are doing something awesome this evening…actually I hope you are going to do one of these awesome things tonight. –Walk Off The Earth is at Center Stage tonight…it will be packed, get there early. -You might not be aware of Trixie Whitely, but she certainly has […]

5GB With Tanlines; Playing @ The Basement At Graveyard Tavern

Mixed Emotions is the debut album by Tanlines, a Brooklyn NY duo composed of Eric Emm (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Jesse Cohen (drums, keyboards, bass). Initially born as a production project based out of Emm’s Brooklyn-based Brothers Studio, Tanlines has evolved into a deeply personal, unique electronic pop group. They are playing The Basement at […]

New Shows Announced! Willie Nelson & Coheed and Cambria

-Willie Nelson & Family will be appearing at the Tabernacle on Sunday, January 20th at 8:00pm. Special guest is Lukas Nelson and the Promise of The Real. Reserved Seating Balcony tickets are $57.50 and General Admission Standing Room Floor tickets are $47.50. All ages are welcome. Tickets are on sale Saturday, November 10th at 10am –Coheed […]

5GB With Kung Fu; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, Nov. 7th

Proud to be firmly installed in  new-funk movement, KUNG FU is quickly popularizing their unique sonic contribution, blurring the line between intense electro-fusion, and blistering dance arrangements.  Making fusion music “cool” again, the band draws on influences such as early Headhunters and Weather Report, and merges those ideas with a contemporary EDM informed sensibility.  Imagine […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

Welcome to America, land of the free. Whoever you voted for yesterday, it is a good feeling to know that we live in a country where your voice can be heard. Take yourself out and celebrate tonight. It’s worth it. -“What about love?!?” Rock’s favorite sisters, Heart, are bringing their heat to the Fox Theatre […]