5GB With Death On Two Wheels; Playing With Sleeper Agent @ The Basement At Graveyard Tavern, May 17th

If you are even slightly into the Atlanta music scene, then you know that Trae Vedder from Death on Two Wheels is one of the hardest working musicians in our pretty little city. Trae and band are playing with indie darlings, Sleeper Agent tomorrow at The Basement at Graveyard Tavern, and he joined us for […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

What’s Up Wednesday?

Happy Hump Day Atlanta! We are half way through the week, waaahhhoooo! The first song I heard this morning was “Wild Horses” so it looks like it’s gonna be a great day! Hey, so there are a ton of great bands playing tonight so do yourself a favor and check one out! -Canadian hard rockers, […]

Georgia Music Partners, The Recording Academy® Atlanta Chapter & Gov. Deal Recognize Signing Of Ammended GA. Entertainment Tax Credit

                        Today,Governor Nathan Deal and the board of Georgia MusicPartners (GMP) recognized the signing of the amended Georgia Entertainment Tax Credit, which now clearly includes music production as an attributable expense for qualified productions. The credit is expected to increase music production in the […]

5GB With Awolnation; Playing “Party in the Park,” Centennial Olympic Park, May 19th

One of the first bands to sign to Redbull Records, Awolnation . The band’s first single, “Sail”, peaked at #10 on the U.S. Billboard Rock Songs, and has received placements in several TV shows. We were joined by frontman Aaron Bruno for our 5GB series before their show on Saturday at Centennial Olympic Park for […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

What’s Up Tuesday?

Bon Matin Atlanta! So, for better or worse, I judge my day by  the first song that comes on my Sirius XM channel…if it is something like Blink 182, I know I’m in for one of those days. Today, fortunately it was the little ditty above; I hope that it starts your Tuesday out right […]

5GB With Gregory Alan Isakov; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, Tonight May 14th

Born in Johannesburg, and raised in Philadelphia, Gregory Alan Isakov‘s voice and guitar style leave a humble presence that has spawned a burgeoning fan base. He has shared the stage with numerous touring artists such as Ani Difranco, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Alexi Murdoch, Brandi Carlile and Fiona Apple. In 2011, Isakov’s songs were featured in film and television productions, including his track “If I […]

5GB With Dawes; Playing Party In The Park @Centennial Olympic Park, May 19th

  L.A. indie rock band, Dawes, have been racing up the charts with their hit “Time Spent in Los Angeles.”  The band is part of the Laurel Canyon sound, which often cites influences such as Crosby, Stills, and Nash and Neil Young, among others.  At the invitation of producer Jonathan Wilson, the band joined a local informal jam session that included Conor Oberst, The […]

Hangout Music Fest 2012 Preview: Interview With Archnemesis, Performing Saturday May 19th

By Justin Lyons Prior to this week’s Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, AL, I was able to interview Curt Heiny from the electronic duo, Archnemesis (which also features Justin Aubuchon). If you’re going to Hangout, be sure to catch Archnemesis perform on Saturday at 11:30am at the XBox stage. Their first full length album People’s Radio […]

What’s Up Monday?

What’s Up Monday?

Happy Monday Atlanta! -Anyone that knows me, knows I am a HUGE fan of the Old 97’s, and if I was you I would be heading to Eddie’s Attic tonight to see magnetic frontman, Rhett Miller! -Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now calling Colorado home, Gregory Alan Isakov has been traveling all his life. […]

5GB with Micah Dalton; Playing Eddie’s Attic Tonight, May 11

Resident ATL folk-soul singer-songwriter Micah Dalton has reemerged with a new full length album. A departure from his previous records, Blue Frontier showcases Micah’s musical versatility yet still maintains the groovy undertones one would expect from a Micah Dalton record. From the bittersweet “The Way Our Seasons Change”, introspective “Eyes to See, Ears to Hear”, […]

5GB With Snarky Puppy; Playing 529 Tonight, May 10th

Funk-infused Texans, Snarky Puppy, are defining the new wave of jazz. Snarky Puppy’s leader, Michael League, was interviewed and written about in the 2010 book release “The New Face of Jazz: An intimate look at today’s living legends and the artists of tomorrow” by Cicily Janus. The author cites League’s self-termed music as “jafunkadansion” for […]