Picture Book: Harvey Milk at The EARL, July 7
By Michael Koenig (http://vacantmoon.viewbook.com/) Full gallery after the jump.
What’s Up Monday?
-British sun shiny princess, Natasha Bedingfield returns to the Center Stage; check out the interview AMG did with her earlier this year HERE -Channel your inner rock star at the ever so popular, Metalsome Monday at the 10 High, where air guitar takes on a whole new meaning. -If it is the outdoors you are […]
15 Questions With Connor Christian: Playing Unplugged In The Park, July 10
By Eileen Tilson I must admit I am not a fan of country music, which for those who know me, is ironic because some off my dearest friends are very tightly wound within that world. Unless it involves what I like to call “the Elders,” including the usuals Cash, Waylon, Loretta, Willie, Hank, I just […]
15 Questions With NEEDTOBREATHE: Opening For Taylor Swift July 9 & 10
By Eileen Tilson Taylor Swift might be the bubble-gum queen of the country world, but she sure does have great taste in music. Right before the kick off of her sold out arena tour this year, she had her manager call up the boys in NEEDTOBREATHE, asking whether they would like to join her on […]
Spotify Launches US Platform
By Eileen Tilson It has been a long time coming, but the famous European music streaming site Spotify has announced on its webpage today that “Spotify is coming to the U.S.” The page includes an area to sign up to become on of the first to be invited, but does not offer an exact launch […]
AMG Weekend Picks: Dead Confederate, Indigo Girls, Motley Crue and More!
Now that the holiday weekend is over, live music is fully back on a roll. One of our favorite venues, The EARL, celebrates its 12th anniversary with a weekend of amazing shows, and we fully recommend that you stop by and raise a glass in the great club’s honor. And by the looks of the […]
Come to Our Street Food Happy Hour: July Edition! – UPDATED with Food Trucks!
Our parent company, Ticket Alternative, is bringing back Street Food Happy Hour for another month. Here’s the details from our sister blog TA Live: It’s about that time again… Ticket Alternative and the HUB Atlanta are bringing you another Street Food Happy Hour! Every fourth Wednesday of every month, we’ll be bringing you the tastiest […]
CD Review: Taking Back Sunday — Taking Back Sunday; Playing Center Stage, July 13
Taking Back Sunday Taking Back Sunday Warner Brothers By Al Kaufman Everything old is new again. Taking back Sunday started in 1999 when a bunch of friends from Long Island got together to play their post-hardcore, emo rock. They had a few personnel changes, but released their first CD, Tell All Your Friends, in 2002. […]
Georgia Appoints New Leaders to State Positions In Music
By Eileen Tilson The State of Georgia has filled three top positions in the arts and entertainment industry, as part of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Lee Thomas, former interim director of the agency’s Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment division has been promoted to director. Lisa Love, formerly director of the Georgia Music Hall […]
It’s Official: Music Midtown Returns September 24
By Eileen Tilson If you have kept your ear close to the music scene these days, you would hear some news of an old favorite pastime of Atlanta. Live Nation Atlanta President and Music Midtown founder Peter Conlon and Mayor Kasim Reed announced that Music Midtown will return to Atlanta Saturday, September 24 after a five-year […]
Picture Book: Washed Out, Gringo Star at The EARL, July 2
By Michael Koenig (http://vacantmoon.viewbook.com/) Full gallery after the jump.
Picture Book and Live Review: Florence and the Machine at The Fox Theatre, July 1
By Leila Regan-Porter; photos by Jenna Hughes. Full gallery after the jump.
CD Review: Ramajay Intercoastal — Work in Progress; Playing Old Crow Tavern and Grill, July 9
Ramajay Intercoastal Work in Progress Self-released By Al Kaufman “Ramajay” means many things; from “party” to “show off.” But the definition that is most relevant for our purposes is an improvisational competition between pannist (or steel drummers). And, of course, these competitions often lead to showing off and party-like atmospheres. The party atmosphere is what […]
How Much Does It Really Cost To Create A Hit Song? Georgia Music Partners Fight For Georgia Music
By Eileen Tilson Picture it: you wake up in the morning, get in your car on your way to work, turn on the radio, and you hear Rhianna’s latest hit song playing on the radio. You start driving down the road and see a billboard with her face promoting the upcoming album. You open up […]
CD Review: Washed Out — Within and Without; Playing The EARL, July 2
Washed Out Within and Without Sub Pop By Al Kaufman It’s been a long time since a band has been more aptly titled. Imagine a large canvas of electronica. Then imagine someone taking a garden hose to it. This is the type of music that Georgia’s own Ernest Greene, the man behind Washed Out, makes. He […]
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