It all started in Athens, Georgia in 2001 during a most peculiar spell when 5 or 6 bluegrass bands circulated the town. The famous Athens, which had once spawned the B-52s, REM, Widespread Panic, and countless other indie, pop and punk acts,was now the home to a competing minority of bluegrass players. The Packway Handle […]
Sol Driven Train Underdog By Al Kaufman Sol Driven Train is made up of a bunch of happy guys from Charleston, SC who love making music and probably listened to a lot of Jimmy Buffett as kids. Their songs consist of loose, rootsy melodies infused with horns. They sing carefree songs about the glories of […]
Photos and Review by Chandler Mays Rosco Bandana is a little bit of folk, a little bit of soul, a little bit o’ blues, and a lot of rock ‘n’ roll! Their spirited performance at Smith’s Olde Bar on friday was a rollicking good time, and the perfect way to start the weekend. Hailing from […]
Radiolucent was formed in early 2007. The years have brought about several evolutions with band members and sounds, but what we now know as Radiolucent is a hard-hitting, heart-felt, full-on group of Georgia boys who want to make the best music possible. Now consisting of Michael Mann, Andy Appling, Clint Poe, and Mike Cowan, they’re […]
The Jompson Brothers were born in a garage in Nashville, TN as a result of late-night jam sessions between former SteelDrivers frontman Chris Stapleton (vocals, guitar) and Greg McKee (guitar). Bard McNamee (drums) and J.T. Cure (bass) were soon added to the equation, more jamming ensued, and the band was complete. Their self-titled debut (produced […]
Photos and Review by Katie Caccavale This past Tuesday, February 5, may have started out as a quiet night at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta, but it sure ended with a big bang. The Wild Feathers may not be a household name today, but there is no doubt in my mind that they will soon […]
Goth girls to survivalists, bovines to bibles, antique pistols to vintage motorcycles: Alberta-born honky-tonker Corb Lund’s songcraft covers it all. From a rustic retreat deep in the Rocky Mountain forest, Cabin Fever, Lund’s enthralling new album, evolved from a period of introspection and hard traveling. Just like the prolific Lund’s subjects run the gamut, so […]
The Jompson Brothers were born in a garage in Nashville, TN as a result of late-night jam sessions between former SteelDrivers frontman Chris Stapleton (vocals, guitar) and Greg McKee (guitar). Bard McNamee (drums) and J.T. Cure (bass) were soon added to the equation, more jamming ensued, and the band was complete. Their self-titled debut (produced […]
Ricky Young, Joel King, Taylor Burns and Preston Wimberly, grew up steeped in music; playing solo gigs, touring with local bands and working at venues. The four guys came together in Austin in 2010 through coincidence, mutual friends, and a shared love of the classics: Petty, Dylan, Cash, The Band, Allman Bros, Neil Young and […]
We’re just a few days into 2013 and hopefully your stickin’ to those resolutions! I like to make my resolutions really easy, so that it’s actually hard to break them. For example, this year I vow to have more fun, go to more shows, and not stress about all the small things! See, it’s relatively […]
Downside UP is an indie/acoustic rock band based out of Alpharetta, Georgia. They are currently active—touring the southeast and recording new material. The band is headed by singer/songwriter Ronnie Stanley, who refers to their music as the “product of the blueprints for his musical mansion.” In 2009, Stanley, along with bassist Tony Hossri, teamed up […]
Atlanta natives who make up The Quaildogs took some time to talk with us at AMG. The folk-pop band brings a slight country edge, courtesy of their southern roots. And really, who wouldn’t want to see someone playing the electric mandolin? Check out what they had to say before their show at Smiths Olde Bar […]
By Molly Free Getting into the holiday spirit this weekend, I attended Mixtape Atlanta’s annual Christmas shin dig, X-Mix, at Smith’s Olde Bar. Besides providing Atlantans holiday fun and tunes, the X-Mix bash is put on every year benefiting Josh Rifkind’s foundation Song for Kids with a mission to bring music year round to children […]
The Atlanta natives have been hard at work, and just released Jr. earlier this week and will be playing at Smith’s Olde Bar on Saturday, part of Mixtape Atlanta’s annual holiday bash. The District Attorneys mix rock and pop for a very Shins sounding album. We got a chance to chat with them before […]
By: Shelby Lum Post Thanksgiving usually means a lot of turkey leftovers, and the beginning of Christmas shopping with Black Friday. This year add a new tradition, and head to some of Atlanta’s best venues for post-Turkey day concerts. AMG has put together the weekends best concerts going on through the city to finish off […]
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