What’s Up Monday? December 9

It’s another rainy day in Atlanta, but we’ve got a few shows to brighten your day! Cass McCombs with Arbouretum @ The EARL Within his decade-long career, most recently releasing WIT’S END and Humor Risk in 2011, Big Wheel and Others is McCombs’ most encompassing work to date, marking a bold new chapter in the myth of this fascinating and […]

Interview: Sara Rachele @ Smith’s Olde Bar 12/9

  An independent songwriter from Decatur, Georgia, Sara Rachele cut her teeth in the Atlanta scene cleaning out the cupboards at Eddie’s Attic in the early 2000s. Her recent releases, “Strong as My Hands” and “Times Rise Tough,” were recorded live in Atlanta, and feature a few old friends and local players who came back home […]

What’s Up Tuesday? December 3

Anthony Green @ The Loft The Circa Survive frontman brings his solo show to Atlanta tonight at the Loft, performing songs off of the newly released Young Legs. Doors at 7pm. Tickets are $17. $21 admission includes a digital pre-order of Anthony’s album “Young Legs.”     Patterson Hood & The Downtown Rumblers @ Eddie’s Attic Worn out […]

What’s Up Wednesday? November 27

What’s Up Wednesday? November 27

Happy Day Before Thanksgiving, Atlanta! We reckon there’s nothing better for working up an appetite than a night of dancing to tasty live tunes. Bundle up and go boogie. Manchester Orchestra’s the Stuffing @ Center Stage & Vinyl The 4th Annual Stuffing has come back to Atlanta and features many great bands, playing at both […]

What’s Up Tuesday? November 26

It will be raining hard all day, but we’ve got a few great reasons to come out and see some live music!   Manchester Orchestra’s the Stuffing @ Center Stage & Vinyl The 4th Annual Stuffing has come back to Atlanta and features many great bands, playing at both Center Stage and Vinyl . Tonight’s […]

Interview: EDUBB Live @ Smith’s Olde Bar 11/21

It was announced earlier this week that “selfie” is the Oxford English Dictionary 2013 word of the year. As much as we love #selfiesunday, we thought for sure that “twerk” would reign supreme as the newest member of our collective lexicon. In between preparations for their Turkey Twerk Fest event tomorrow night at Smith’s Olde […]

Interview: The Bitteroots – Playing 11/22 @ Smith’s Olde Bar

Georgia’s own rock band the Bitteroots have become a staple of the local music scene with their active involvement in Decatur and Atlanta. Supporting the release of their latest EP After the Rain, the band will be playing a string of shows around the area. With their performance at Smith’s Olde Bar coming up on November […]

Smith’s Olde Bar Teams Up with the Atlanta Community Food Bank for the Holiday Season

‘Tis the season to give! Starting the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 27th Smith’s Olde Bar will be respectfully asking for a 2 can donation or a $2 donation at the door at all shows (Music Room as well as Atlanta Room shows). This will be Smith’s 20th year helping the Atlanta Community Food Bank. […]

What’s Up Wednesday? November 13

There’s nothing that warms the soul on a cold November night quite like some hot licks from Ben Bridwell’s geet. Except perhaps some hot licks from Basia Bulat’s uke. Here’s what’s happening tonight in Atlanta. American Babies @ The Loft  Also Appearing: Lightnin’ Ray & the Mystics  Since 2007, American Babies has been the mouthpiece […]

What’s Up Monday? November 11

We’ve got a great selection of shows happening this week. Start the week off right with some of our top picks!   Kung Fu @ Smith’s Olde Bar Blurring the line between intense electro-fusion, and blistering dance arrangements, Kung Fu are bringing their unique sound to Atlanta, tonight at Smith’s Olde Bar. Doors open at […]

What’s Up Thursday? November 7

On this date in 1967, Elton John, still going by Reg Dwight, and Bernie Taupin signed their first major publishing deal. Both of their parents were there to witness the signing since they were both still minors. Also, in 1988 – Michael Jackson released the seventh single from the album Bad, “Smooth Criminal”. Now check […]