Review and photos by Ellen Eldridge Bluegrass and banjos can cause some to cringe, but Balsam Range backing John Driskell Hopkins (Zac Brown Band) made fans realize these smoky mountain boys blow minds. My pleasurable introduction took place last night in the incredibly intimate (104 capacity) barbeque restaurant, Swallow at the Hollow—an establishment seemingly designed […]
By Jhoni Jackson Italian trio Sultan Bathery is ripping through the states on their first American tour, and Atlanta marks the final stop in that three-week bout. That means this brand-new band—they released their first EP, Fireworx, on Slovenly Recordings only two months ago—will likely have their set finely tuned for a furious blowout. Expect […]
Childhood friends Jason C. Waller and Tiffany Leigh reunited after 10 years and began traveling the Southeast, sharing their songs, and making new friends. Audiences quickly became fans of their 2010 EP entitled My Poor Queen. This propelled the duo to progress their simple and joyful singer/songwriter style into a rich multi-layered sound. 2012 marks […]
Happy Friday! The weather is cooling off a bit, Fall festival season is gearing up, new albums are coming out, and a bunch of Fall and Winter concerts went on sale today! I’ve noticed some excitement surrounding several upcoming concerts that just went ON SALE: Heart, Japandroids, Walk the Moon, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Lost […]
Singer/songwriter Jay Brannan is a New Yorker by way of Texas, California, and several stops in between. He first made headlines as an actor in John Cameron Mitchell’s indie film sensation “Shortbus”, offering an international platform for his first full-length musical release, entitled goddamned, which made its debut as the No. 25 overall Top Album […]
Let me just tell you right now, everything in life connects. I’m about to start a new chapter in my life, and when I look at everything that has happened to bring me to where I am right now, I am absolutely amazed. So when you are going forth today into your world, just remember […]
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Photos Courtesy of Michael Koenig Full Gallery After The Jump….Photos of Sebadoh, Lou Barlow, and Circle of Buzzards
Photos by Chris Eason, Review by Chandler Mays. When it comes to outdoor concert venues, Atlanta Botanical Gardens is superior when measuring sheer beauty and atmosphere. As soon as I arrived, I was immediately distracted by the lush greenery and flowers growing all around the footpaths that wind throughout the gardens. I wandered around in […]
Good Morning Atlanta! Do you feel sad or happy that our lovely scorcher of a summer is coming to a close? It’s starting to get just a little bit cooler every day, and I’m honestly not sure whether I am ready for the chilly weather! I know my fellow girls are excited about the prospect […]
Are you a die hard Lynyrd Skynyrd fan?! Then I am here to brighten your day with some great news! The band will meet with fans and sign new CD’s at the f.y.e. store at Discover Mills on Thursday, August 23rd at 5PM. You’ll need to bring a copy of their recently released album, Last […]
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You know, one of the most amazing parts of the Atlanta music scene is that SO many of our local musicians are so insanely multi-talented that they can fit any mold. John Driskell Hopkins may be know in the national scene as the bassist with the biggest chops in the Zac Brown Band, but in […]
Our friends at Decatur CD sent us some cool news this morning! Georgia resident and rising star, Caroline Herring, will be at Decatur CD this Saturday, August 18th at 6PM for a Free In-Store Performance! Caroline will release her new album, Camilla on August, 28th, but if you stop by during the in-store performance you […]
Hannah Miller‘s literate style blends blues, folk and gospel which, when led by her disarmingly intimate alto, feel immediately familiar and compelling. Miller’s song “Keep It Simple” was licensed by NBC for the prime-time medical drama “Mercy” and outfits like Performing Songwriter Magazine, Lilith Faire, MTV, The International Songwriting Competition and iTunes’ “Indie Spotlight” have […]
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