AMG Weekend Picks: Mister Heavenly, Brandi Carlile, Bell X1 and More!

This is definitely a weekend for the non-procrastinators. There’s a lot of sold-out (and close to selling out) shows up on our list, but luckily for those who waited too long there is still plenty of great gigs to choose from. So make those plans now if you haven’t already!

New Owners For Beloved Venue Eddie’s Attic

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Eddie’s Attic has some new owners, and let’s just say they are kinda a big deal. Legendary concert promoter, Alex Cooley, and his business partner and long time friend, former Delta Captain, Dave Mattingly, will be purchasing Eddie’s Attic effective December 1st, 2011.  In a brief note to the Club’s staff, […]

What’s Up Thursday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Congratulations to Gregg Allman and the Zac Brown Band for representing Georgia right last night at the CMA awards doing an amazing version of our state song!  This week has been such a blast, and now we are officially about to roll into the weekend. If you need some help kicking […]

5GB With Alabama Shakes; Playing The Earl, Tonight, Nov, 9

By Eileen Tilson / @tktalt_tn Rolling Stone named them the buzz band of CMJ. They recently signed with one of the biggest band management companies in the world, and the Kings of Leon personally went back stage at their show in Third Man Records in Nashville to tell them how big of fans they are….and […]

CD Review: Minus Ned — Are We Finally Fitting In?; Playing The Nest, November 10

Minus Ned Are We Finally Fitting In? Nedhead Records By Al Kaufman When guitarist Ned Bridges decided to form a band with fellow Connecticut friends Zach Guglin (vocals/drums) and Michael Martens (guitar), he probably thought the band would just break up when he took off for college. Instead, the two remaining members recruited guitarist Mark […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Oh my goodness what an incredibly fun night! As amazing as Nashville is during the CMA’s, I have to admit that I am pretty jealous that y’all get to see my current favorite band tonight! So without further ado, here is my list of fun-ness for you tonight. -If I was […]

Live Review: Foo Fighters at The Arena at Gwinnett Center, November 7

By Justin Lyons Foo Fighters have a good problem on their hands: They can play soaring rock anthems for three hours straight.  It’s actually more of an issue for their fans that barely have time to catch their breath.  From start to finish, there was hardly a moment that Dave Grohl and company weren’t shaking […]

5GB With Kopecky Family Band; Playing Vinyl, Nov. 9

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Like all families, Kopecky Family Band beats with the same heart and writes in the same blood. ‘The Family’ began creating music together in Nashville, Tennessee in the Fall of 2007. What began as late night talks about life and dreams gradually flowed into eccentric and beautiful music that has led […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn It’s CMA week here in Nashville, which simply means this city is jam packed with the biggest country stars in the nation. Unfortunately, all the parties in this town are by invite only, so sadly I will be fantasizing of the cool things I could be doing tonight. However, for all […]

What’s Up Monday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Ok, let’s face it….although there are a lot of good shows going on tonight, there is really only one you should be concerned with…. -The mighty Foo Fighters are back in town and will be putting on the best show of the night at the Gwinnett Arena. Joining them are one […]

CD Review: Ken Will Morton — Contenders; Playing Eddie’s Attic on November 13

Ken Will Morton Contenders Ghostmeat Records By Ellen Eldridge Listeners will hear Bob Dylan’s influence in the first note of the first song, “Broken Windows,” even before seeing the credit for Bob Dylan’s title and verse in “Swan on the River” later on the album Contenders. Connecting the obvious smoky style inspiration, patterned after greats […]