Happy Friday the 13th? Superstitious? Then you’re probably steering clear of black cats, ladders, broken mirrors, and cracks in the sidewalk..You should just stay home! BUT that would be LAME when we have so much happening in Atlanta this weekend! We just need the rain to chill out a little and all will be perfect.. [...]
Review By Codi Glancy, Photos courtesy of Hillery Terenzi There shouldn’t be any argument if someone said that Nada Surf is one of the best Indie bands ever. They’ve been a force to reckon with since the late 90s and are still pumping out great records to this day. They’ve been one of my favorite [...]
Happy Hump Day Y’all! Don’t have any plans yet for this very hot Wednesday? I have some ideas for ya: – It’s going to be a MASSIVE party tonight at Philip’s Arena where LMFAO and the Party Rock Crew, Far East Movement, The Quest Crew, Sidney Samson, Eva Simmons, Natalia Kills where will keeping everyone [...]
Matthew Perryman Jones is no stranger to our city. An Atlanta native, he got his beginnings at Eddie’s Attic during the great songwriter decade in Atlanta. “MPJ (as he is lovingly referred as…)” has been featured in numerous television shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars, and One Tree Hill, and most recently in [...]
Since it’s inception in 2009 Shark Fighter has quickly become one of Atlanta’s most popular cover bands. With 20 years of live music experience among its members, Shark Fighter delivers a fun and energetic live show that keeps crowds singing and dancing all night. For a good time, catch them at Vinyl on Friday. What’s [...]
Matthew Perryman Jones has just released a new album called Land of the Living, that is already getting rave reviews, and has bands like The Civil Wars tweeting about. He is back in his hometown of Atlanta on June 22nd at Vinyl for his CD release party, and AMG is giving away some FREE tickets! [...]
Good Morning Atlanta! I ran into a couple of you, but how many of you went to Bonnaroo this weekend? Oh let me tell you, it is definitely an experience! So, following our theme, the first song I heard this morning was MATTHEW PERRYMAN JONES (who also happens to be playing Atlanta on June 22!) [...]
Singer songwriter, Jeremiah Mixon’s music came out of tragedy, the death of his father, but has grown to reflect his light. He is playing Vinyl tonight and joined us for our 5GB series. What’s the first gig you ever attended? It was in the early 2000′s and I saw Matchbox Twenty. What is the best [...]
Happy June! School is out, vacations are on our minds, and weekend festivals are filling up our calendars! Now that we have a classic Alice Cooper song stuck in our heads, let’s get serious! There is quite a bit going on this weekend. Friday, June 1st- Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun at The Earl [...]
Indie rockers, Chappo are blowing up in the alternative world with their catchy tune “Come Home.” They are playing Vinyl on Saturday, and we are GIVING AWAY TICKETS! Catch this band before they become the next “it” band!
Whether you are hitting the road or staying in Atlanta, this Memorial Weekend is sure to be busy and fun! Great shows and events Friday through Monday! Shout out to our troops and veterans. We thank you for all that you have done and all that you do for our country! Friday, May 24- Maps [...]
The boys from Black Box Revelation have teamed up with the great folks at Vinyl to host a little cookout before their show from 6-8PM! Come on out and eat some good food, and then get your rock on at the show! Need some tickets? Click the link below, or if you are feeling lucky, [...]
Although a man of few words, Greg Laswell has accumulated a cult following in the singer songwriter world for his sweet voice and sad songs. Having just had some of his favorite females play on his latest album (including Ingrid Michaelson, Sia, Sara Bareilles and Elizabeth Ziman from Elizabeth and the Catapult), he joined us [...]
Yesterday was my birthday y’all, so the mere thought of going out tonight seems a bit much to me right now, BUT for you guys I will make an exception….Looking for some fun stuff to do tonight? Here are my suggestions…. -Singer/Songwriter Greg Laswell is no stranger on Atlanta’s Organic X Sunday show..He hangs in [...]
Whether playing a show in a rock club or making his way into living rooms via Grey’s Anatomy, singer-songwriter Matthew Mayfield delivers songs that are hard to ignore. Teaming up with fellow songwriter David Ramirez, the two have banded together for a run of intimate acoustic shows. We chatted with Matthew before his show tonight [...]
Picture Book: Titus Andronicus @ The EARL 5/14 & Criminal Records 5/15
Photos by Hillery Terenzi: So So Glos: Titus Andronicus: Criminal Records In-Store Performance:
Picture Book & Live Review: Justin Furstenfeld @ Center Stage 5/14
Photos and review by Jenna Hughes The atmosphere at Center Stage was quiet and calm on Tuesday night as fans eagerly awaited the stripped down solo performance of Justin Furstenfeld (of Blue October). The standing room floor was transformed into a seating area and those seats filled up fast with dedicated fans. Strangers chatted and [...]
Picture Book & Live Review: Tyler Lyle @ Eddie’s Attic 5/9
Photos & Review by Rosie Judd Special Guest: Logan Vath How often do musicians get to play a world class stage to a an audience made up almost entirely of family and friends? Not very. This was definitely a heck of a homecoming for Tyler Lyle. The west Georgia grown Lyle now calls Santa Monica [...]
5GB Interview: Cosmonauts; Playing 529 Thursday, May 16
By Jhoni Jackson Orange County outfit Cosmonauts boasts a blend of chaos and comedowns in their forever-fuzzy rock ‘n’ roll repertoire. Last year’s If You Wanna Die Then I Wanna Die (Burger Records) hits both amped-up, anxious highs and droning, lost-in-lament lows with equal intensity. Nailing an energetic, raucous jam like “Motorcycle #1” is a feat in [...]
5GB Interview w/ Twin Sister; Playing TONIGHT (5/15) @ 529
Twin Sister trade in a brand of dreamy pop that’s equal parts Galaxie 500, Tusk-era Fleetwood Mac, and Lynchian weirdness. They claim it will make you feel good enough to hook up with that one person you’re not supposed to hook up with. UH-OH! We caught up with the band before they hit the road [...]
5GB with Beth Hart – playing Smith’s Olde Bar Tuesday May 7
By Ellen Eldridge Beth Hart brought her life experiences, both positive and negative, together for her April 2 release, Bang Bang Boom Boom, which was produced by Kevin Shirley (Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Page/The Black Crowes, Dream Theater). The Kennedy Center Honors show-stopping performance of Jeff Beck and Beth Hart’s “I’d Rather Go Blind” [...]
5GB Interview: Telekinesis; Playing @ The Drunken Unicorn 5/4!
Telekinesis is Michael Benjamin Lerner, an indie rocker based out of Seattle who is currently signed to Merge Records. The band was signed to Merge Records in early 2009, and shortly afterward released the eponymously named debut album Telekinesis! on April 7, 2009. With the recent release of their third album, Dormarion, Telekinesis was ready [...]
5GB Interview w/ Device – Playing @ Center Stage 5/3!
By Ellen Eldridge David Draiman of Disturbed, and ex-Filter guitarist Geno Lenardo recently collaborated together to construct Device. The self-titled debut released April 9, taking strands from hard rock, industrial and electronica to form a focused, fierce and fiery new machine. It all started while the Grammy Award-nominated multiplatinum powerhouse Disturbed was on hiatus. Lenardo [...]
5GB Interview: Kelly McFarling Playing @ Eddie’s Attic 4/27!
Atlanta, GA raised Kelly McFarling and gave her space to find her powerful voice in its church choirs and baseball stadiums, but it was San Francisco that gave her the encouragement and community to solidify her original sound. She has spent the past three years selling out shows in both her hometown and her adopted [...]
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