Live Review: Paul Simon at The Arena at Gwinnett Center, December 2

Live Review: Paul Simon at The Arena at Gwinnett Center, December 2

By Rosie Judd It was truly a treat to see Paul Simon perform at the Areana at Gwinnett Center Friday night, surrounded by an eight-piece multi-cultural ensemble. The set list showcased a veritable history of rhythm starting with the crowd-pleaser “Boy In A Bubble” which brought about a standing ovation from the enthusiastic arena crowd. […]

What’s Up Monday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn The best part about the holidays is the lights. There is something magical about folks decorating their houses and having holiday parties, that you just can’t help to be in a better mood. Here is your Monday update of cool mood-altering musical events in the ATL. -The French dance-pop group Yelle […]

Live Review & Picture Book: Puscifer at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, November 30

Review and photos by Ellen Eldridge The key to success as a musician, over a period of a decade or more, lies in the need to constantly reinvent oneself. Everyone seated in the Cobb Energy Centre on Wednesday night understood the principles that Maynard James Keenan follows for his art, especially once his video montage […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Tori Amos at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, November 29

Review and photos by Ellen Eldridge Tori Amos spoke to me when I was 16. Not directly, but from the stage when another fan shouted, “I love you Tori!” Her return quip, “Where were you when I was 16?” instantly won me on her personality. Her persistent passion guided me through my own formative years, […]

Intern Emily’s Favorites of 2011

By Emily Hogan/@emilyhogan I’m terrible at putting music related things in any type of order. First to last, best to worst, I just can’t do it. So, here’s a list of 11 of my favorite releases from 2011, in no particular order. Most of these releases stayed on the record player, mp3 player or the […]

What’s Up Thursday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Happy first day of December! ‘Tis the Season to do fun stuff! Tonight there is a sleigh full of activities to do, so pick one and get your booty out there! -Carolina soul man, Anthony Hamilton, is gracing us with his presence at Center Stage, but hopefully you bought in advance, […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Hello city of Atlanta! So let’s be honest, how many of you already have your Christmas decorations up? I can’t help but to laugh at the amount of folks that cannot even wait till December before putting up their holiday lights! But it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, […]

5GB With Thomas Dybdahl; Playing W/ Tori Amos At Cobb Energy Centre Tonight

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn I remember hearing about Thomas Dybdahl when Leslie Fram received his CD at WRXP in NYC. She gave me the CD, and said “Listen to this, you will love it.” Well, she was right. Within the first few songs of listening to the Norwegian singer/songwriter I was hooked. Like Scandinavia’s version […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Happy Tuesday y’all! Well there is definitely not that much going on in Atlanta tonight! However, if you do feel like taking a little gander outside, here are some events worth checking out. -The Queen of the Keys is back! And she is kicking off her first tour in years right […]

What’s Up Monday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had an enjoyable and restful holiday weekend. Now, I know it’s Monday and the thought of going back to work simply seems tragic, but at least the countdown to Christmas has begun! If you feel like heading out in this dreary weather, here are a […]

Live Review/Picture Book: Lykke Li, First Aid Kit at Buckhead Theatre, November 20

By Justin Lyons; photos by Matthew Smith Lykke Li’s transformation from curious and blooming songsbird to take-charge chanteuse over the past few years was on great display at Buckhead Theatre on Sunday night.  Li’s latest album, Wounded Rhymes, brushes aside all of the come-ons and questions from her debut Youth Novels and transitions to actions […]