Grant Kwiecinski aka GRiZ describes himself as “somewhere between classically trained fuckin’ jazz instrumentalist saxaphone meets stoner meets technology meets bass music.” And for that very accurate, no holds barred, depiction of himself, we love him even more. As sad as we are at AMG that our Road To Counterpoint artist spotlights are coming to […]
By Al Kaufman Back in 1989, when country music stars were pseudo-cowboys wearing oversized hats, a band formed in Miami, fronted by a Cuban-American who sounded like Roy Orbison’s long lost kid brother. They called themselves The Mavericks, but nobody knew what to call their music. They were country, but because they infused their music […]
Seth Glier first found his passion for singing and songwriting amidst the chaos of the September 11th tragedies back in 2001. “The events of that day we’re running around in my head and I didn’t have an outlet. I didn’t know how to process so I starting writing my thoughts down which ultimately became songs.” […]
Friday, April 18th Sweetwater 420 Fest: Galactic, Conspirator, Steel Pulse in Centennial Park This weekend Centennial Park will belong to the hippies! Sweetwater 420 Fest 2014 will be hosting a killer lineup of jam, reggae, and jamtronica acts all weekend. Friday’s acts will include Galactic and Steel Pulse and the main Sweetwater Stage, Honey Island […]
The five members of Elephant Revival share a deep commitment to certain ideals: community; recognizing one’s place in the flow of the natural world; harmony. Holding on to these ideals in the midst of heady career growth and strong individual creative forces can be difficult, but they weather these storms with aplomb, and in doing […]
Bun B and Kirko Bangz at The Loft The Trillest Tour stops in Atlanta tonight with southern rappers Bun B and Kirko Bangz headling their first tour together. Bun B formally of UnderGround Kingz has released four solo albums since the death of his UGK partner, Pimp C. Kirko Bangz has been rapping since he […]
EMA is the solo performing pseudonym of Erika M. Anderson, who shaped her experimental voice and guitar techniques in the underground garage band scene before beginning her solo career. Erika first played with Amps for Christ, then formed the band Gowns in 2004, before splitting three albums later to focus on her solo career. Her […]
Willie Watson hasn’t always been a solo artist. In fact he’s spent most of his career with a little band called Old Crowe Medicine Show, but now Willie is ready to step out on his own. His debut solo album produced by David Rawling, Folk Singer Vol. 1 is being released May 6th. In honor […]
Ben Miller Band with Special Guest Sarah Michaud at Eddie’s Attic Hailing from Joplin, Missouri, The Ben Miller Band is a one-of-a kind trio that combines the frenetic energy of bluegrass, the soul of the delta blues and the haunted spirit of Appalachian mountain music. Band members Ben Miller, Scott Leeper, and Doug Dicharry create […]
Our favorite season is here! For most music lovers festival season beats out Christmas for the most wonderful time of the year slot. We may not have Coachella, but the Southeast has managed to snag some pretty amazing festivals including the world renowned Tomorrowworld, Bonnaroo, and Hangout. It’s easy to get lost in a sea […]
Bobby Bare Jr Undefeated Album Release Show at The EARL Don’t Follow Me (I’m Lost) Film Screening Tonight only The EARL will be screening the intimate “fly on the wall” documentary about iconoclastic rocker Bobby Bare Jr., son of country music legend Bobby Bare, and his struggles dealing with the repercussions of a perpetual life […]
How does a free event mingling with music industry folks sound for a hump day pick-me-up? Come learn about MusiCares and the Grammy’s for one night only at the 40 Watt Club in Athens! There will be drinks provided and door prizes including free studio time, concert tickets, and vocal lessons, and all you have […]
Drake White, named one of Billboard Magazine’s Top 10 Country Artists to Watch in 2013 is an old-soul, who writes timeless songs. His lyrics reflect his mantra of making the very most of every moment. 2013 marked White’s debut on the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage and saw the release of his first single “The […]
Friends and fans of The Love Language songwriter and frontman Stuart McLamb have learned to expect a lot, but rarely in a timely manner. Completing a triumvirate of spiritual transmissions spent lost (2009’s The Love Language) and found (2010’s Libraries), 2013’s Ruby Red exorcises the transient brilliance fostered by McLamb within the sheet rock walls […]
In a city full of brilliant people with dead-end jobs and dampened by bitter-cold winters, playing music offers a cheap outlet. Protomartyr’s taut, austere rock was incubated in a freezing Detroit warehouse littered with beer cans and cigarette butts and warmed, feebly, by space heaters. Despite the cold, Protomartyr emerged with a sound that is […]
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