Q & A with Tricil; Playing Hijacking Music Festival at 529, Saturday, Dec 8

John Jacobus, an Atlanta native, has been releasing music for over a decade.  Returning to his hometown, and playing under the name Tricil, he is part of the lineup for Hijacking Music Festival this weekend at 529.  Tricil took some time to talk with us about his one man band.  Check it out! How did […]

Q & A with Cusses; Playing Hijacking Music Festival at 529, Saturday, Dec 8

Cusses, the rock trio out of Savannah, will be joining the ranks of Atlanta bands (and others) at 529 this weekend for Hijacking Music Festival.  Cusses is made up of lead singer Angel Bond, drummer Brian Lackey, and guitarist Bryan Harder.  AMG got a chance to talk with the band before the festival this weekend! […]

5GB Interview: David Ryan Harris playing with Marc Broussard and Ben Deignan at Winter Wonder Jam in Atlantic Station, Saturday Dec. 8th

David Ryan Harris is no stranger to the Atlanta music scene. He grew up here and still cherishes a particular venue. Some may know him best for fronting the Atlanta based rock band Follow For Now in the late 80’s. Though the band had a short life, it was a launching pad for David’s career. […]

Preview: The Happenstance @ The Earl, Saturday, Dec 8th

By: Shelby Lum Saturday day morning 30 groggy musicians will gather at The EARL for The Happenstance.  Usually bands take months to prepare set lists, write lyrics, and practice for their big night.  But The Happenstance isn’t your usual battle of the bands.  This is “A Battle of Hastily Assembled Bands”.  None of the musicians […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

Happy hump day y’all! -American roots traditionalist Tara Nevins will be touring this winter in the southeast for select shows, in between her other gigs with Donna the Buffalo. She will be performing songs from her latest solo release on Sugar Hills Records which hit in the Top 20 on the Americana Music Chart in […]

5GB With John Doyle; Playing Steve’s Live Music, Dec. 5th

The resurgence of traditional Irish music has been called a renaissance — awakening a yearning for identity with a deeply rooted culture of oppression, war, courtship and love, liquor worship and emigration stories honored through song. Dublin-born guitarist and singer-songwriter John Doyle has honored this tradition even as he cultivates it on his latest release […]

Q & A With Andrew Combs; Playing The Earl W/ Duquette Johnson, Dec .7

Andrew Combs is a songwriter, guitarist, and singer who lives in Nashville. Originally from Dallas, Combs is inspired by the great tradition of Texas songwriting exemplified by Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, and Mickey Newbury. Equal parts rough-and-ready Chicago blues, Planet Waves-era Dylan, and vintage Nashville folk, Combs’ live show has often been described as Merle Haggard’s […]

Win Tickets! See Wanda Jackson & Jonny Fritz @ Terminal West, 12/6

She’s the original First Lady of Rockabilly and he has his audience mesmerized. Wanda Jackson and Jonny Fritz (formally Jonny Corndawg) are at the Terminal West on Thursday, Dec 6 and we are giving away tickets! Enter below for your chance to win!   [contact-form-7 id=”29530″ title=”Contest Form_copy”]

Preview: Hijacking Music Festival, Saturday, Dec 8th, with Jungol, Cusses, and more!

By: Shelby Lum For the third year, Hijacking Music Festival will be in Atlanta, this year hosted by 529 in East Atlanta Village.  Over the past two years, they have only brought in local Atlanta acts, but this year the festival has lined up acts from both in and out of the Atlanta area.  The […]

Criminal Records Invites You to a Grammy Industry Mixer on Tuesday, December 11th

Let’s face it, the music industry is constantly evolving and it can get pretty confusing. The good news is that there are special groups like The Recording Academy® that are ready and willing to help guide up and coming musicians, students, and industry professionals. Join us Tuesday, December 11th, 7PM-9PM, at Criminal Records in Little […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

There is nothing funnier than a classic photo bomb! Had to share this one to make everyone’s morning just a little bit more chipper! Have a great day Atlanta! -Oh you know it’s Christmas when Mistle Toe Jam is happening! Head to the Tabernacle to see Bush and Civil Twilight! –Tripp AND Tyler are a […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Justin Townes Earle, John McCauley (from Deer Tick), & Seven Handle Sideshow @ Atlantic Station – December 1st, 2012

Photos and Review by Chandler Mays Atlanta kicked off December and the holiday season with the first show of Atlantic Station’s Winter Wonder Jam, a month-long concert series with a multitude of great artists. The evening began with a glorious performance by half the members of Seven Handle Circus, appropriately nicknamed Seven Handle Sideshow. Armed […]

Picture Book and Review: Eric Hutchinson @ Center Stage, December 1st

  Review and Photos by Joy Asico Center Stage was buzzing with excited fans anxiously waiting for Eric Hutchinson to perform his Almost Solo tour. They were already humming and singing his lyrics to get into the mood. When Eric finally walked on, he headed straight to the piano and began his set with a […]

EP Review: The District Attorneys, “Jr.”, Releases Tuesday, December 4th

By: Shelby Lum Tomorrow, local Atlanta/Athens band, The District Attorneys, are releasing new material! The Georgia natives have headed back to the studio to record four more songs which will be released tomorrow on their new EP entitled Jr.  You can grab this EP for free off of iTunes or Spotify. This first track, “Fall […]

Picture Book and Review: Jill Andrews @ Eddie’s Attic, December 2nd

Photos and Review by Joy Asico On a breezy Sunday evening in Decatur, Georgia – Eddie’s Attic was graced by the lovely Jill Andrews. Opening for Jill was the solo singer/songwriter Moses Atwood whose vocals felt like it was dug from deep within and perfected by his acoustic guitar. The intimate session was a great […]