Q & A with Sean Rowe; Playing the Earl November 8th

By Al Kaufman If you saw the shaggy-haired Sean Rowe sitting under a tree playing his guitar on college campus, you would actually stop and listen – even if you weren’t a doe-eyed female freshman. He has a wonderfully honeyed, brooding baritone; a sort-of Greg Brown meets Tom Waits. And he can also tell a […]

5GB With The Fresh & Onlys; Playing 529, Nov. 5th

This has been a decisive year for San Francisco’s the Fresh & Onlys – including invitations to play All Tomorrow’s Parties and then they joined Deerhunter for a UK tour, extensive treks throughout the US, and standout performances at the Woodsist festivals in NY and Big Sur. They joined us for our 5GN series before […]

What’s Up Monday?

Oh the weather outside is….well not frightful, but it is definitely getting a little chilly! Whatcha want to do tonight Atlanta? Might I suggest one of these fun events? -Legendary rockers, The Who, play 1972’s Quadrophenia in its entirety tonight at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. -“When the Fresh and Onlys’ released Long Slow Dance […]

Win Tickets & 5GB With Walk The Earth; Playing Center Stage, Nov. 8th

Win Tickets & 5GB With Walk The Earth; Playing Center Stage, Nov. 8th

Walk Off The Earth, the Canadian quintet that shot to fame with their innovative video cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know” that is at over 136 million views and counting. The band are gearing up for the release of their R.E.V.O. EP of original songs on October 30, and the new material […]

5GB With Each Other; Playing Star Bar, Nov. 2nd

They might have one of the most unsearchable names on the internet, but Stereogum decided to debut this three piece band from Montreal, so they have to some street cred, right? Each Other is playing the Star Bar tonight, and joined us for our 5GB series. What’s the first gig you ever attended? When I […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Dirty Guv’nahs, Nas & Lauryn Hill, The Kicks, Brandi Carlile, Wolf Gang, Decatur Wine Festival, & More!

Happy November, ladies and gents! I’m finding it harder and harder to get out of bed each morning, which means the cold is approaching faster and faster. Some say that this is the month of staying bundled indoors and and some say it’s “No Shave November”, whatever it is, don’t sit at home! There are […]

What’s Up Thursday?

What’s Up Thursday?

Let the holidays officially begin! Pretty soon, every store you walk into is going to be filled with holiday cheer, so get yourself prepared! Was everyone safe last night? If you are not going through a sugar overload, why don’t you check out one of these shows tonight. –CHAPPO have been cause célèbre for lovers […]

5GB With The Features; Playing Terminal West, Nov. 1st

The Features’ exhilarating new Wilderness (Serpents and Snakes/Bug Music) quickly establishes the Nashville-based combo as one of the most exciting and imaginative bands working today. Songs like “Another One” and “Fats Domino” are marvels of pop ingenuity, animated by vivid lyrics, unshakable hooks, and experimental soul. Wilderness is an amalgamation of influences and inspirations – […]