What’s Up Tuesday?

Today is the 7th day in a row in March that it’s been over 80 degrees. Just broke the record that was set in 1907. Wow, it is officially Spring. OR perhaps Mother Nature decided to skip all of it, and go straight to summer. Either way, enjoy the day! – “Keyboardist/songwriter Thomas Dolby calls […]

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 […]

Live Review: Miniature Tigers, Young Orchids, Lera Lynn at Star Bar, August 20

Live Review: Miniature Tigers, Young Orchids, Lera Lynn at Star Bar, August 20

By David Courtright; photo by Sam Parvin On a line-up of very disparate but talented performers, Athens’s Lera Lynn and Atlanta’s own Young Orchids joined Phoenix’s Miniature Tigers at the Star Community Bar last Friday. It was pouring outside, the water in the street sluicing toward the meeting of the five points, but the crowd […]

Get Your Free Energy at the Star Bar on June 3

Get Your Free Energy at the Star Bar on June 3

“Free Energy” from Free Energy on Vimeo. Maybe it’s just a good idea, but there is something about the name Free Energy that just makes you feel good. That good feeling only gets better once you start listening to their music. A retro-pop bag full of cheer, the songs are seriously happy. We actually like what we’ve heard […]