Q & A With Vince Gill; Playing Atlanta Botanical Garden, Friday June 22nd

By Amanda Miles His voice is immediately recognizable–a warm melodious tone that melts deliciously over each note. Vince Gill is widely acclaimed as a top vocalist and guitar player in country music. Gill has sold more than 26 million albums, earned 18 Country Music Association Awards and has 20 GRAMMY wins under his belt. At […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

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 […]

5GB With Matthew Perryman Jones; Playing Vinyl, Friday June 22nd

  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 […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

What’s Up Tuesday?

Yes ok, I know I am a little bit late this morning, so here you go….Watch this video and try not to feel awake! -What do you get when you cross Jack White with the Wicked Witch of the West? Welcome, the newest dark darlings of Third Man Records, The Black Belles, who will be […]

Live Review: The Inaugural GA Music Awards Show At The Buckhead Theatre

  Review and photos by Ellen Eldridge After a rousing rock performance by Blind By Sight, the band that later won the award for Best Alternative Band, GA Music Awards co-founder Christi Chambers welcomed the audience of the Buckhead Theatre to the inaugural show. GA Music Awards founder Omar McCallop stood at the podium and […]

What’s Up Monday?

Good morning Hotlanta…and we can officially say “Hot” because this is about the time when you can literally fry eggs on the sidewalk. Hope your week starts out right, here are some of your choices for tonight’s festivities. – You may not expect one of the most compelling new voices in hip hop to wield dual […]

AMG Weekend Picks! Decatur Beach Party, Man Man at Terminal West, Michelle Malone at Eddie’s Attic and More!

This is one of those weekends where we want to do it all! Festivals-Concerts-MMA Fights! And of course, Sunday is special too because it’s Father’s Day! So thanks to all the Rockin’ Dads out there; we appreciate your guidance through our occasional stupidity! Friday, June 15th- Decatur Beach Party with Yacht Rock Schooner in the […]

Live Review & Picture Book: Childish Gambino @ The Tabernacle June 10

By Justin Lyons: Photos by Lisa Keel Peachtree Images   Hometown performances typically carry added pressure to deliver for friends, family and fans that have championed an artist’s cause from the start. When Donald Glover’s rap project Childish Gambino announced a March show at the Tabernacle, it wasn’t a surprise that the show quickly sold out. […]

New Shows Announced! Animal Collective, Uproar & Seether!

-Rockstar Energy Drink presents “Uproar Festival”  Wednesday, Sept. 12th @ Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood featuring: SHINEDOWN – GODSMACK – STAIND – PAPA ROACH – ADELITAS WAY Plus two more stages with:  FOZZY – P.O.D. – DUECE – REDLIGHT KING AND MANY, MANY MORE!!! $20 ALL-IN LAWN TICKETS – ON SALE WEEKEND ONLY!! ON SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH @ […]

5GB With Cory Branan; Playing The Earl, Saturday June 16th

We’ve had our eye on Cory Branan for just about as long as he’s been honing his air-tight, clever version of the perfect storysong. For those who don’t know him, though, Branan is the owner of two well-crafted, kinetically charged albums—2002’s The Hell You Say and 2006’s 12 Songs—on Madjack Records. From the two releases […]

Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Atlanta With A New Big Top Production, TOTEM

Written and directed by Robert Lepage, TOTEM premieres on October 26, 2012 for a limited engagement under the blue and yellow Big Top located at Atlantic Station. TOTEM marks the 10th Cirque du Soleil Big Top touring show visit to Atlanta since 1991. TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original […]