5GB With Sans Abri; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Friday, Aug. 3rd

Josh Erwin and Michael Paynter of The Packway Handle Band have started the side project, Sans Abri, arranging original songs that don’t necessarily fit the band’s bluegrass bill. The songs are a creative collaboration involving acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, percussion, and vocal arrangements. Expect an intimate set showcasing these two unique talents that have […]

What’s Up Thursday?

Why is that when you wake up on a Thursday morning, you just feel like it’s Friday? I think it’s because there are so many amazing shows that usually come in on a Thursday, and tonight is no exception. Here are some great choices to fill your evening: –Identity Festival is a raver’s dream! Check […]

Picture Book and Review: Jesco White @ Smith’s Olde Bar, July 30

Photos Courtesy of Codi Glancy, Review by Jhoni Jackson It wouldn’t be fair to judge Jesco White’s performance at Smith’s Olde Bar Monday night without mentioning it was the infamous Dancing Outlaw’s 56th birthday, and it was officially his party. But though he was a bit bogged down by booze—it was apparent from the start—he […]

5GB With The Head; Playing The Earl, Thursday, Aug. 2nd

The Head formed in 2007, when twin brothers Jack and Mike Shaw connected with high school friend Jacob Morrell and began performing and writing music in the basement of the Shaws’ home in the Atlanta suburbs.  SPIN magazine’s review of Hang On said The Head had “mastered the beloved science of catchy, toe-tapping melodies plus rich […]

5GB With Dash Rip Rock; Playing Peachtree Tavern, August 2nd

Dash Rip Rock is the legendary New Orleans-based trio known for their unique roots music. SPIN says Dash Rip Rock is “undeniably the South’s greatest rock band.” The New York Times calls Dash Rip Rock “skillful musicians with a penchant for getting reliably wild….” No Depression raves that DRR’s recent albums prove that Dash is […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

I woke up in a really good mood this morning, regardless of the fact that my little pup, Penny-Pie, stayed up most of the night howling at the thunder…It’s going to be one of those days where I get a lot done, I just know it! I am in Nashville, and am stoked to see […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

Do you believe that you can wish for good news? That literally if you put all of your mental energy on something that it will appear? Let’s all be in that mentality today, shall we? It’s a quiet night in the city this eve, so if you don’t want to watch any more of the […]