AMG Weekend Picks! Stereomonster, Nathan Angelo, Quiet Hounds,Trey Songz, Madonna and more!

By: Shelby Lum The weekend is almost here, and much needed! It’s the calm before the storm for many families, so take advantage of this leisurely weekend and pop into a show or two! Soon we’ll be drowning in turkey and up to our elbows in pumpkin pie! I’m exhausted already! Friday, November 16th-Jen Foster […]

5GB Interview with Nathan Angelo; Playing at Smith’s Olde Bar Friday, November 16th!

5GB Interview with Nathan Angelo; Playing at Smith’s Olde Bar Friday, November 16th!

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn An Atlanta transplant and minister’s son, Nathan discovered music at an early age where he spent much of his youth as his church’s Director of Music, developing his vocals and finding a home on the keys. oupled with an incessant touring schedule and attention paid to the ever-changing landscape of social media, […]

5GB With Kung Fu; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, Nov. 7th

Proud to be firmly installed in  new-funk movement, KUNG FU is quickly popularizing their unique sonic contribution, blurring the line between intense electro-fusion, and blistering dance arrangements.  Making fusion music “cool” again, the band draws on influences such as early Headhunters and Weather Report, and merges those ideas with a contemporary EDM informed sensibility.  Imagine […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

Happy Election Day! Sure it’s rainy and cold, but we gotta vote. If you haven’t voted yet then grab your headphones and maybe a book. From my experience and what I’ve gathered, the lines seem to be moving fairly quickly. While many will be following the election coverage tonight, there are actually a few great […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Dirty Guv’nahs, Nas & Lauryn Hill, The Kicks, Brandi Carlile, Wolf Gang, Decatur Wine Festival, & More!

Happy November, ladies and gents! I’m finding it harder and harder to get out of bed each morning, which means the cold is approaching faster and faster. Some say that this is the month of staying bundled indoors and and some say it’s “No Shave November”, whatever it is, don’t sit at home! There are […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Prom of the Living Dead, STS9, Sharon Van Etten, Lagwagon, and Jason Boland & The Stragglers

With the recent premiere of The Walking Dead, all we’ve been hearing lately is zombie-this and zombie-that. But what better of a time for the apocalypse than Halloween week!  The last week of October is sure to be one for the ages with so many great musicians coming to Atlanta ready to play into the […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Temper Trap, John Prine, The Lumineers, Rufus Wainwright, The Black Lillies & More!

Gosh, it sure is beginning to look more and more like fall in the ATL! What else can make this amazing time of year better than music?? October is easily one of the most popular months for concerts and festivals, so we understand your dilemma when it comes to picking and choosing how to spend […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

What’s Up Wednesday?

So who watched the debate last night? OK, wait don’t answer…everyone gets so fired up as soon as you say the word debate! We are halfway through the week my friends, here are some events that shouldn’t be up for a debate! -I LOVE me some Shovels & Rope! As does a to of people […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Los Straitjackets, The Shadowboxers, Dispatch, & Atlanta Rhythm Section

It’s already the second weekend of October! It seems like my favorite month of the year is flying right by! While these next few weeks may be filled with sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes,and curling up with some Netflix, the weekends are dedicated to fun! Whether you’re cheering on your favorite football team, attending a festival, […]

Picture Book and Review: Bell X1 @ Smith’s Olde Bar – 10/6/2012

Photos and Review by Chandler Mays Bell X1 is an alternative rock band out of Dublin, Ireland. Lyrically, they write songs that run the gambit from romantic to tragic, clever, and downright cheeky. Their accents add an Irish charm that you can’t ignore, especially when they say ‘arse’ instead of our more common alternative. Sonically, […]

Picture Book and Live Review: Jackie Greene @ Smith’s Olde Bar – 10/5/12

Photos and Review by Chandler Mays If you end up as a touring guitarist with Phil Lesch and Friends, it’s safe to say that you’re a talented musician. Jackie Greene is known for being the youngest lead guitarist to infiltrate the Dead circle, but more importantly, through hard work and undeniable talent, he has established […]