CD Review: John Hiatt — Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns; Plays Callaway Gardens October 9th

  John Hiatt Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns New West By Al Kaufman In the world of Americana music, John Hiatt is royalty. He is quite simply one of the damn best songcrafters working today. Bonnie Raitt (“Thing Called Love”), Suzy Bogguss (“Drive South”), and Aaron Neville (“It Feels Like Rain”) have all had big […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

What’s Up Tuesday?

Hope you are waking up just fine on this “Groovy Tuesday” filled with rain and perhaps the first inkling of fall…Here are some tidbits to nibble on tonight… -Our dear friends at The Earl are kicking major ass tonight with the raunchy punk group Hunx & His Punx, an all female band fronted by a […]

What’s Up Monday?

Happy Labor Day Everyone! Hopefully you all have slept in this morning on this rainy day, and are getting ready for another day off. There are a ton of cool events happening today, here’s a few to check out. -By far the coolest event happening today is the Red Bull Soundclash, featuring Atlanta’s own Ludacris […]

5 GB With Reluctant Saints; Playing AdvoCare 500, September 4

By Eileen Tilson If you’re a country fan in Atlanta, then you might have heard that latest little twangness from Atlanta band Reluctant Saints‘ latest album Long Drive, on The Bull. Produced by Jonathan Beckner, the album features guest performances by Hammond B-3 legends Ike Stubblefield (Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Wonder) and Rev. Oliver Wells (Earth, Wind […]

Picture Book: Train, Maroon 5 & Matt Nathanson at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, September 1

By Catrina Maxwell (www.catmaxphotography.com) The trio of man pop rockers played a packed, heated sold out show last night. They all kicked out the hits, as well as a few tasty covers. Matt Nathanson took on Florence and the Machine’s “Dog Days Are Over,” and Train shared their versions of U2’s “Still Haven’t Found What […]

CD Review: Hotel Lights — Girl Graffiti; Playing Vinyl, September 9

Hotel Lights Girl Graffiti Bar/None By Al Kaufman Girl Graffiti is so full of hushed tones that when the band finally breaks into the mildly upbeat “Dave Sharkey to the Dance Floor,” (with its “Sweet Jane” guitar intro) it feels like an all out frenzy, albeit the most reserved frenzy in music history. Darren Jessee, […]

CD Review: The Greencards — The Brick Album; Playing Eddie’s Attic, September 9

The Greencards The Brick Album Darling Street Records By Al Kaufman The Aussies are doing everything they can to out-American the Americans in music. Kasey Chambers continues to make country music better than anything heard on country radio north of the equator. And, since 2003, Aussies Carol Young and Kym Warner have helmed a four-piece […]

What’s Up Thursday?

What’s Up Thursday?

In honor of the Dragon-conners taking over our precious city this weekend, here are a couple of other fun events that don’t require dressing up as a half-eaten alien. -The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre will be filled with soccer moms in low cut tops tonight, doing their best shimmy while staring googly-eyed at Train, Maroon 5 […]