Review and Picture Book: Butch Walker at Smith’s Olde Bar on September 7th and The High Watt in Nashville on September 10th

Review by Molly Segers, Photos Courtesy of Rosie Judd Deadheads. Phans. Fanilows. Beliebers. There is a long and storied tradition of diehard music fans and the bands fortunate enough to have them. Butch Walker fans are sometimes called Walker Stalkers. While it may come with a not-so flattering name, Butch regularly rewards his fans’ loyalty. […]

4th Annual Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival & The Music Lineup at Atlantic Station September 14th & 15th

Photo of the Breeze Kings By Gini Strobel Music is our passion, but when we can add some delicious grub to the mix it’s HEAVEN! This Friday and Saturday, you gotta head over to Atlantic Station and spend the afternoon at the 4th Annual Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival! BBQ will be served from 10 of Atlanta’s […]

“Grammy GPS: A Road Map for Today’s Music Pro” – September 8th at The W Hotel in Buckhead

Review and Photos By Codi Glancy The National Recording Academy is best known for its annual Grammy’s Award Ceremony. What most don’t know is that it’s also a family of musicians and businesses that strive to work together and help one in the constantly changing music industry. It’s truly a great way for those who […]

5GB With Mister Butch Walker!!

Well kids, this past weekend, Atlanta’s favorite rocker son, Butch Walker surprised his hometown fans with a surprise show at Smith’s Olde Bar and then woke up Saturday morning to host the “Super-Producer Panel” at the W Hotel for The Recording Academy’s “Grammy GPS” event. He is one of the most sought after producers, an […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

                              Happy Tuesday Atlanta, how are you? I for one am sort of exhausted, but good…Mr. Butch Walker played Nashville last night and sang “Come on Eileen,” which I like to at least tell myself was dedicated to me! Anyway, if […]

Picture Book and Review: The Quaildogs & Sol Junky @ The Loft – September 7, 2012

Photos and Review by Chandler Mays The Quaildogs turned up the heat for their EP release party last Friday at The Loft. Starting off with a bang, the night began with a lively boot-stomping set by Sol Junky, who delivered country rock jams with inspiring harmonies and guitar solos reminiscent of The Allman Brothers, although […]

Q&A with Paper Bird; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar September 12th

By Al Kaufman It would be hard not to like the folks behind Colorado’s Paper Bird. They play a happy, rootsy, Americana sound with a touch of jam band sensibility. Their use of trumpet, trombone, banjo and vocal harmonies on songs such as “Spit Spot” add a jazzy, old-timey feel to their easily digestible pop nuggets.  Included in their […]

What’s Up Monday?

Wow. What a weekend. I have always been moderately active with the phrase, “You can sleep when you die,” but I am starting to feel like it applies to my whole life recently. After an awesome weekend hanging with -“LA-based Neo-Psychedelia pop luminaries Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti play song from their latest, Mature Themes (4AD). with Bodyguard, […]

CD Review: Amanda Palmer and The Grand Theft Orchestra – Theatre Is Evil, CD Release Tuesday, September 11th

Review by Ellen Eldridge A strong well-spoken woman with a curse word for a middle name stands out as a woman I want to love. I’ll admit that I never heard The Dresden Dolls; my first introduction to Amanda Palmer came from her cover of Nirvana’s “Polly,” and my intense curiosity grew out of the […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Quaildogs, Nappy Roots, Yeasayer, Caroline Herring , Train, and More!

I don’t know about you guys, but this “Short Week” sure didn’t feel short! It just meant more catch up, right? So let’s get down to it. As usual, there’s a lot of decent shows happening around Atlanta this weekend! Head to your favorite local venue, grab a cold one, and enjoy the weekend! Tweet […]

5GB With Nobunny; Playing 529, Sept. 7th

The often amorous, and occasionally frightening NOBUNNY (one word, all caps) has been captivating audiences of dedicated fans and new believers since Easter 2001 (the day Joey Ramone died). Born in the desert outside of Tucson AZ, Nobunny started as an animal Elvis impersonator before deciding to try out his hand at songwriting. The raucous […]

Butch Walker, Steve Lillywhite, & Ne-Yo, Oh My! The Recording Academy Presents: Grammy GPS, A Road Map For The Music Pro

                          If you are serious about wanting to be in the music industry in any capacity, then make sure and get your seat RIGHT NOW for the “Grammy GPS: Road Map for Today’s Music Pro!” The Recording Academy has brought some heavy hitters […]