CD Review: Heartless Bastards — Arrow; Playing The EARL, March 2

Heartless Bastards Arrow Partisan Records By Al Kaufman Heartless Bastards answer the all important question: What if Adele was backed by a Texas band? Erika Wennerstrom, the vocal storm behind the band, has penned 11 songs that show off all her abilities. The soulful “Marathon” is followed by the poppy “Parted Ways,” until the song […]

CD Review: Tennis — Young and Old; Playing The EARL, March 10

Tennis Young and Old Fat Possum Records By Justin Lyons Tennis’ initial record Cape Dory immediately charmed with its indie kid storybook romance: boy meets girl, boy and girl sail across the world, boy and girl make beautiful music together.  A solid concept based on the love story of Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore.The album […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

By Eileen Tilson Happy Valentines Day you little music lovers! Regardless of whether you are a single or a double, at least this day gives you a great reason to eat candy without a fuss. Although most people might be having some swanky dinner at an overpriced restaurants, the rest of you renegades should go […]

What’s Up Monday?

By Eileen Tilson Well it’s a slow Monday, but after a weekend like we have had, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. If you feel like going out tonight, here are the best possible selections I can find. -The first time I ever saw the Kopecky Family Band, they kept me up for hours laughing…and […]

Q&A with Sonia Leigh Playing Tabernacle on 2/12/2012

By Amanda Miles For hometown girl Sonia Leigh, 2011 was a milestone year. She debuted her first album on Southern Ground Records “1978 December.”  CMT highlighted her as a Listen Up! Artist of the Month and she toured the country, opening  for Zac Brown Band. 2012 is not shaping up too shabby for the raspy-voiced music maven. Sonia has […]

Atlanta Musician Picked As First Artist On DigSin

Atlanta Musician Picked As First Artist On DigSin

By Eileen Tilson If you happened to have ever been to one of SESAC’s famous “Tempo Tuesdays” hosted by the amazing Capprecio Scates, you may have noticed a funky blond chick who was known for her infectious beats. Jessica Gore aka, “NNXT,” is a rare one-woman electropop powerhouse who arrives on the new music scene with […]

What’s Up Thursday?

By Eileen Tilson Hello my little sweet ones! I can’t help but to turn into my 9 year old self right now cause, JORDAN KNIGHT IS IN ATLANTA!! AHHHHH!! He was totally my favorite New Kid! Luckily for you who might not be having fantasies from their childhood, there are a ton of great shows […]

5GB With The Polyphonic Spree; Playing Center Stage Feb 10

By Eileen Tilson “Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules.”  Although Steve Jobs was using these powerful words to describe the rebelliousness of the Apple company, they could just as easily be used […]