Q&A with Jay Brannan; Playing Vinyl, October 20

Q&A with Jay Brannan; Playing Vinyl, October 20

By Sam Parvin   Singer/songwriter (and actor) Jay Brannan is coming to Atlanta on October 20 to showcase his latest album, In Living Cover.  The album is Jay’s second and features two original tunes, as well as seven impeccably-performed covers, including The Cranberries’ “Zombie,” The Verve Pipe’s “The Freshman" and  “All I Want,” originally a […]

CANCELED: The Rosewood Thieves @ Drunken Unicorn on October 19

CANCELED: The Rosewood Thieves @ Drunken Unicorn on October 19

The Rosewood Thieves have canceled their whole tour, which includes their Atlanta date at Drunken Unicorn on October 19. Tickets are currently being refunded; those who bought their tickets at an outlet need to take them back to point of purchase.

Live Review: Asher Roth Aaron’s Amphitheatre @ Lakewood, October 7

Live Review: Asher Roth Aaron’s Amphitheatre @ Lakewood, October 7

By Sam Parvin Asher Roth, famous for his beer-guzzling, bongalicious tune “College”, joined the Blink-182 Reunion Tour just a few weeks prior to their Wednesday show at Lakewood.  And, while Roth’s style is certainly not punk-rocker like Blink’s, the combination is complementary. Roth sings about his “glory days,” as a 20-something (currently) with two years […]

Q&A with Fran Healy of Travis; Playing with Bandmate Andy Dunlop at The Loft, October 17 for an Early Show

Q&A with Fran Healy of Travis; Playing with Bandmate Andy Dunlop at The Loft, October 17 for an Early Show

By Scott Roberts The idea of a phone interview with Fran Healy scared me. For two reasons. One, having the opportunity to talk to one of my honest-to-goodness musical heroes – the angel-voiced, principal songwriter of Travis, a band who has created some of the most consistently melodic and engaging pop-rock of the last 12 […]

The Dutchess and the Duke to Play at The EARL December 16

The Dutchess and the Duke to Play at The EARL December 16

'60s pop flavored indie rockers The Dutchess and the Duke will be returning to Atlanta for a show at The EARL on December 16. We'll be welcoming them back with warm arms, as they certainly do well in this city. As delightful proof, we've offered up this video of them performing at a Criminal Records […]

CANCELED: Mother Hips @ Smith’s Olde Bar, October 9

CANCELED: Mother Hips @ Smith’s Olde Bar, October 9

We're sad to announce that Mother Hips has had to cancel their performance tomorrow night at Smith's Olde Bar. Instead, Olde Dog will play two sets, and Mother Hips will be rescheduling their show at a date to be announced.

CD Review: Built to Spill — There Is No Enemy

CD Review: Built to Spill — There Is No Enemy

Built to SpillThere Is No EnemyWarner Brothers By Al Kaufman The good news is that Built to Spill, the godfathers of the indie rock scene, are back in fighting form after a few meandering missteps. The bad news is that few seem to care. It's been about 10 years since Built to Spill put out […]

CD Review: Erin McKeown — Hundreds of Lions; Playing Eddie’s Attic October 28

CD Review: Erin McKeown — Hundreds of Lions; Playing Eddie’s Attic October 28

Erin McKeownHundreds of LionsRighteous Babe By Al Kaufman "You can't deny me my kingdom" asserts Erin McKeown on "You, Sailor," a hushed ballad that recalls early Suzanne Vega. And while the song deals in more of a maritime theme, one can't help think that the line serves as a metaphor for McKeown's musical career; as […]

Q&A with Leonard Cohen Collaborator, Sharon Robinson; Playing Fox Theatre October 20

Q&A with Leonard Cohen Collaborator, Sharon Robinson; Playing Fox Theatre October 20

By Al Kaufman; photo by Greg Gold Sharon Robinson is best known as a collaborator with Canadian poet, folk singer, and cultural icon, Leonard Cohen. She has co-written some of his most popular songs, including "Everybody Knows" and "Waiting for a Miracle," and produced and co-written all of the songs on his 2001 album, Ten […]

Y-O-U Play Last Show Ever This Saturday, October 10 at Smith’s Olde Bar

Y-O-U Play Last Show Ever This Saturday, October 10 at Smith’s Olde Bar

We're very sad to have to announce, as many of you have already heard, that Y-O-U's show at Smith's Olde Bar this Saturday will be their last. Here's a message from the band: We have decided to retire Y O U as a performing and recording group.  It has been our focus since we moved […]