CD Review: Red Wanting Blue — From the Vanishing Point; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, February 27

Red Wanting Blue From the Vanishing Point Fanatic Records By Al Kaufman Red Wanting Blue plays slick, mainstream pop-rock songs. That could be the whole review right there, but it would leave the layout for this review wanting. It’s like Train or Hootie and the Blowfish, or, to a lesser extent, Counting Crows. It’s that […]

What’s Up Thursday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Thursdays are very interesting to me. They can either be awesome, knowing that the weekend is right around the corner, or they can be horrible, seeing everyone’s tenseness from the week coming to a head. Let’s hope yours is the first, and regardless, you will need to destress tonight and I […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

Can you believe that tomorrow is the first day of Feburary??  I don’t think we have had a single day that actually felt like Winter! All I keep thinking is that it is gonna be an insanely hot summer….End the first month of the year right and go out to one of these rad shows. […]

What’s Up Monday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn What a weekend it has been! I know a lot of folks hate Mondays, but there is something about the beginning of a new week that just makes me hopeful. And, although tonight is not totally bangin’ there are a few pretty rad shows happening in Atlanta tonight, so make sure […]

Q&A with Dirty Guv’nahs; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar Tonight 1/27

By Amanda Miles The Dirty Guv’nahs from Knoxville, Tennessee have been described as “a passionate, jubilant slice of rock meets Americana.” Their gritty roots sound brings crowds to their knees and awakens a funk vibe that has long been missing from the rock scene in the south. Interestingly, The Guv’nahs were born from academia, members […]

What’s Up Thursday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn This week has flown by! With all the craziness of the week, now is about the perfect time to slow down and catch one of these amazing shows tonight. –Gabe Dixon is no stranger to the music community. The Nashville based singer songwriter has  earned accolades from Paste, The Village Voice, […]

Q&A with Drake White; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar Tonight 1/25

By Amanda Miles There is no simple way to describe Drake White. Raised in Hokes Bluff, Alabama, Drake is reminiscent of an era bygone, filled with soulful cowboys and storytelling troubadours. Drake is no overnight success story, tirelessly playing the bar scene in Nashville for years before a fateful meeting with producer/songwriter Jeremy Stover that […]

What’s Up Monday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Well kids, I survived my first tornado threat last night, unfortunately the storms seem to be heading straight to Atlanta! So if you are brave enough to venture out tonight, here are a couple of fun events for you to consider. –David Mead and his ever so catchy hooks joins Brooklyn […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]