GA Musicians And Advocates Take On The Golden Dome For Inaugural Georgia Music Day

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn The Golden Dome is going to feel a little more like a “Golden Concert” this Tuesday as Zac Brown Band’s Coy Bowles & John Hopkins, and Corey Smith participate in the very first Georgia Music Day this Tuesday, Jan. 24th at the Capitol, an initiative to encourage the legislators to help […]

Elton John, Country MegaTicket and More! New Shows Announced!

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn -Elton John is the King of the Keys, and now you can catch this show of a lifetime performance on Tuesday, March 6th at Augusta’s James Brown Arena. Tickets for this show are available at LiveNation starting Jan. 20th @ 10AM. -Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood proudly announces the 2012 Country Megaticket, […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Carnivores, Old 97’s, Larkin Poe and More!

Brrrrrr! Wrap up warm folks, this chilly weather isn’t messing around. It’ll get a bit milder over the weekend, but regardless, the wintery temperatures shouldn’t deter you from getting to some great gigs. Local music is especially being represented well this weekend, with record releases and more abound! And if you fancy the field-trip, get […]

What’s Up Thursday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn You ever just wake up and feel like all you way to do is get in trouble? Or at least spend the whole day telling everyone around you just exactly how you feel about them? Today is one of those days for me, but hopefully you will spend your frustration at […]

Live Review: Givers at Masquerade, January 14

Live Review: Givers at Masquerade, January 14

By Justin Lyons Whether it was the frigid temp in Atlanta or the numbness of the New Orleans’ Saints heartbreaking loss, it took Givers some time to warm up to the Masquerade crowd. The Louisiana-based five-piece showed off plenty of potential with shared harmonies by lead vocalists Taylor Guarisco and Tiffany Lamson and thundering percussion. However, the […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Happy Wednesday Atlanta! I like Wednesdays, they make me feel like the week is almost over, but also it usually means the start to a great lineup of good tunes coming to town. Tonight, for your aural pleasures, I introduce you to your Wednesday night events. –Beautiful Little Fools bring a […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn What can I say….Sometimes there is just not a whole hell of a lot to do in the city. Here are your slim pickings for tonight. -At Smith’s Olde Bar, out Ten Dollar Tuesdays continues with Detroit natives The Goddamn Gallows. -The Stooge Brothers will be making people sway at Blind […]

CD Review: Dare Dukes — Thugs and China Dolls; Playing Highland Inn January 21 and Grocery on Home February 4

Dare Dukes and the Blackstock Collection Thugs and China Dolls Starland Records By Al Kaufman When Savannah’s Dare Dukes released his debut, Prettiest Transmitter of All, in 2008, he established himself as a gifted songwriter who could write a catchy (but not obvious) hook. But, most importantly, he demonstrated that he has a penchant for […]

What’s Up Monday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Happy MLK Day! I hope you are still in your pi’s at home, enjoying your three day weekend! I had such a fun weekend in Atlanta, definitely missed it! It’s raining in Nashville and is looking like a movie night for me, but here there are some great shows in Atlanta […]

Live Review & Picture Book: Groove Stain, Pasadena, Beauregard at The Masquerade, January 6

Review and photos by Ellen Eldridge The resilient, Atlanta-based band Groove Stain played a packed show in The Masquerade’s Purgatory room Friday night. The show began a southeastern tour with Maryland-based Pasadena. The band’s loyal and fun-loving fans danced all the way up to the edge of stage so that trombonist Sam Szpendyk had to […]

The EARL Presents Carnivores on January 20 for its 7-Inch Series

By Ellen Eldridge On Friday January 20 Carnivores will play The EARL’s 7-inch release series where fans can come to hear Carnivores, The Coathangers, and Frank Boyles of Balkans for $5, and take home a limited color vinyl 7-inch. Caitlin Lang (keyboards) and Ross Politi (drums) of Carnivores said, “This is our first time releasing […]

What’s Up Thursday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Happy Thursday everyone! I must admit I am kind of excited because according to the Nashville weatherman, we are supposed to get snow today! Alas though I won’t be able to enjoy cause I am coming home to Atlanta this weekend! So as you are gearing up for your Thursday, I’ll […]