Just Announced: T.I. In-Store Signing and Performance @ South Dekalb Mall, Sat Dec. 22nd

ATL…This Saturday, December 22nd, Grand Hustle, Atlantic Records & DTLR invite everyone out to South Dekalb Mall for an exclusive CD signing with T.I. – T.I. will be signing copies of his new CD “Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head” in the Center Court of South Dekalb Mall at 12PM followed by a free performance […]

5GB With Kevn Kinney; Playing Eddie’s Attic Tonight: Benefit For Cystic Fibrosis

5GB With Kevn Kinney; Playing Eddie’s Attic Tonight: Benefit For Cystic Fibrosis

Still some of the coolest and friendliest musicians in the biz, Atlanta boys Drivin n’ Cryin have been kicking it for over two decades with their southern rock, playing with the likes of Neil Young, REM, and Soul Aslyum, and garnering the respect of heavy hitters like Blues Traveler’s John Popper, Edwin McCain, Gov’t Mule […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

I don’t know about you guys, but I woke up this morning sort of panicking because I have nothing packed or wrapped and I am leaving the state for two weeks. So, basically I will be up late tonight being Santa’s little helper! Hopefully, you will be out attending one of these fun events: -My […]

Q & A with Downside UP at Smiths Olde Bar TONIGHT Tuesday, Dec. 18

Downside UP is an indie/acoustic rock band based out of Alpharetta, Georgia. They are currently active—touring the southeast and recording new material. The band is headed by singer/songwriter Ronnie Stanley, who refers to their music as the “product of the blueprints for his musical mansion.”  In 2009, Stanley, along with bassist Tony Hossri, teamed up […]

Interview with Cassie Ramone of the Babies; Playing 529 tonight, Dec. 18

By Jhoni Jackson The term garage gains hyphens from a slew of neighboring genres: Garage-punk, garage-rock, garage-pop. What about garage-folk? While two-word terms rarely manage to fully describe a band, that’s the most brevity-conscious way to describe the Babies. The Brooklyn band was co-founded about three years ago by Kevin Morby of Woods and  Cassie […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

You know, let’s just face facts. I am going to eat all the sweets that I can for the next week, because let’s face it, there is no turning back now. Wow, ok I feel better about that. -Tonight is a beautiful night of enjoying sweet music at Eddie’s Attic, where Kaleidoscope – a little […]

5GB with Koko Beware (Opening for The Babies); Playing 529 Tuesday, Dec. 18

By Jhoni Jackson For Athens, Ga., outfit Koko Beware, the weather’s perpetually warm and sunny—the perfect climate for absolute cute to flourish. Laid-back surf nods spruce up the band’s otherwise sparse lo-fi indie-pop canvas, but not to excess. The unembellished palate tempers exclamations like, “You’re a beach babe!” Koko Beware is nonchalantly adorable in that […]

Live Review: Marina And The Diamonds w/ Icona Pop – Center Stage – 12/12/12

Live Review: Marina And The Diamonds w/ Icona Pop – Center Stage – 12/12/12

♡ PART 7: “HOW TO BE A HEARTBREAKER” ♡ | MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS from Atlantic Records UK on Vimeo. By Justin Lyons Welsh singer, Marina Diamandis aka Marina & The Diamonds broke through in 2009 as a DIY, pop artist known for catchy hooks and commanding vocals. Her buzzworthy debut record The Family Jewels […]

What’s Up Monday?

Oh the countdown to Christmas has begun! I hope all your shopping is done, and you are starting to look forward to great food, family, and fun! And fingers crossed that it will actually begin feeling like Christmas soon! Want to go out tonight? Here’s some suggestions. -Oh what fun it will be! Larry, Carols, […]

Writer/Producer Simon Illa Brings Annual Holiday ‘Thing’ @ Vinyl Benefitting The Toys For Tots Foundation

                What better way to celebrate the holiday season than to go out and buy toys and donate them to a good cause while enjoying some amazing live music and celebrating the holiday season with Simon! Performers: Radiolucent and Neil Cribbs Time: Saturday December 15 Doors at 7 […]

5GB With The Bitteroots; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Dec. 14th

THE BITTEROOTS are a Decatur-based rock band, influenced by blues, jam, folk and classic rock, with a penchant for catchy hooks, driving rhythms and soaring vocals that keep getting better with time. The four-piece group is returning to the Atlanta music scene this spring with its sophomore release, “Central of Georgia,” after a short break […]

Preview: KEEP ON MOVIN! Dance Party at The Basement, Saturday Dec. 15

The duo behind the dance party, Jacob Jones and Reno Bo, have brought their signature moves down to Atlanta following their success in Nashville. This Saturday at The Basement, join the boys of Electric Western Records as they host another KEEP ON MOVIN! party to get your legs shakin’ and your toes tappin’. I’ve been […]