CD Review: Chadwick Stokes — Simmerkane II; Playing The Loft, September 28

Chadwick Stokes Simmerkane II Ruff Shod By Al Kaufman Chadwick Stokes is a busy guy; so busy he uses more than one name. Under the name Chadwick Urmston, he fronts the indie rock band Dispatch, and the alternative, politically-charged State Radio, a band not afraid to throw some reggae and funk into the mix. As […]

CD Review: Scott H. Biram — Bad Ingredients; Playing Star Bar, September 29

Scott H. Biram Bad Ingredients Bloodshot By Al Kaufman Scott H. Biram doesn’t give a shit. The Austinite simply wants to wail on his guitar and belt out some hillbilly blues, which is what he does on Bad Ingredients. There’s no spit-shine polish here. No long-haired, pony-tailed guy twisting knobs in the studio. It’s just […]

Q&A With Elbow; Playing Center Stage Tonight, September 20

By Eileen Tilson and Leila Regan-Porter Meeting one of your favorite bands on the planet can be a bit intimidating. They could be shy, irritable, or just plain assholes, but not Elbow. Before another epic show at Center Stage tonight, Elbow sat down and chatted with Atlanta Music Guide, and the conversation was literally sitting […]

CD Review: Tori Amos — Night of Hunters

Tori Amos Night of Hunters Deutsche Grammophon By Ellen Eldridge Those who know of Tori Amos may think she is eternally covered in pixie dust, destined only to a convoluted, yet lovely, web of spun song-children. With Night of Hunters, Amos’ stirs the emotions of long-time fans, and attracts new ones with the concept of […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

The day we…well I, have been waiting for is here! British Mercury Award winners, Elbow are here! Playing at Center Stage, this show is like a mini version of nirvana, that should not be missed! However if you don’t want to hang with the rest of the Anglophiles, here are some other great events happening […]

What’s Up Monday?

  Happy Music Midtown week! I know you might be saving up all of your energy  for Music Midtown, but this week is filled with great concerts! Here’s a couple of things to kick off your week! -Brooklyn by way of Texas indie electro band, Neon Indian, will be taking over Heaven at the Masquerade. […]