In January of this year, our beloved friend Elise Roth Tedeschi was given a sobering diagnosis of stage 3 pancreatic cancer after months of severe back pain. She and her husband Patrick have two boys, Jake, age 8 and Ryan, age 6 and an extended loving family. The protocol decided upon was 12 rounds of […]
You know, I woke up today in a bit of a gloomy mood…. I was letting the negative words and actions of those around me effect my being. And then I open up my email this morning and read about a friend who has leukemia and is going through his third stem cell research program. […]
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By Jaime Lin Weinstein Desiring a musical outlet in the city of Sandy Springs and inspired by venues such as Decatur’s Eddie’s Attic and the Red Light Cafe in the Virginia Highlands, music lover and longtime Sandy Springs resident Steve Grossman has created Steve’s Live Music, offering a home for live music in the heart […]
Since it’s inception in 2009 Shark Fighter has quickly become one of Atlanta’s most popular cover bands. With 20 years of live music experience among its members, Shark Fighter delivers a fun and energetic live show that keeps crowds singing and dancing all night. For a good time, catch them at Vinyl on Friday. What’s […]
“How is it having four singers in the band?” is the question most asked of Truth & Salvage Co., often followed by “Where’s the group from again?” Though answers often vary depending on who you ask, the fact is that there would not be a Truth & Salvage Company without four singers; the band would […]
Oooh, so when your first song of the day is U2’s “Desire” you are bound to wake up feeling like a bad ass…I hope after you play this video, you have a slight bit more swagger in your walk today. In fact, put on your biggest sunglasses and wear them all day. You are that […]
“Did you ever, as a kid, want to crawl into the speakers?” asks Nada Surf singer-guitarist Matthew Caws. “I did — here was OK, but there was much better.” And that’s pretty much what Nada Surf is all about — Caws, bassist Daniel Lorca, and drummer Ira Elliot are in love with the way […]
By Justin Lyons 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. Unfortunately, a fractured foot would postpone […]
By Justin Lyons After one listen to Bon Iver’s most recent self-titled album last Summer, it was quickly apparent that Justin Vernon had aspirations for being known for more than the lonely solitude of For Emma, Forever Ago. In the early days when Vernon began performing mostly solo, he passed lyric sheets to fans to […]
Good morning, chickadees…..I woke up on this dreary morning to a teaser video of the new Muse album, and a strong desire for a lot of coffee…it’s just gonna be one of those days clearly. So I heard this Willie Nelson of Pearl Jam’s “Just Breathe” song the other day, and it is amazing…definitely should […]
Pennsylvania-born singer/songwriter, Langhorne Slim, has built a strong following with his constant touring with bands like, on tours with Cake, The Avett Brothers, Murder By Death, Jeffrey Lewis, The Violent Femmes, Lucero, Rocky Votolato, the Woes, Josh Ritter, Drive-By Truckers, The Low Anthem, and Old 97’s. He has been named WXPN’s “Artist to Watch,” and joined us for our 5GB series before his show tonight at The Earl. What’s […]
Good Morning Atlanta! I ran into a couple of you, but how many of you went to Bonnaroo this weekend? Oh let me tell you, it is definitely an experience! So, following our theme, the first song I heard this morning was MATTHEW PERRYMAN JONES (who also happens to be playing Atlanta on June 22!) […]
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Xiu Xiu is an American avant-garde group originally from San Jose, California. The band is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Jamie Stewart, who has been its only constant member since its inception in 2002. In days like these, I am not so sure what the difference is between being “avant-garde” and just trying to quirky. Read […]
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