5GB With Richard Bicknell; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Jan. 26th

RICHARD BICKNELL has been a popular Atlanta performer since the late 1980s. His brand of folk-rock draws from the work of such Texas singer songwriters as Townes Van Zandt, Nanci Griffith and Eric Taylor. Bicknell and his band, The Shameless Lovers, are currently at work on a fourth album, Shakedusting Lazarus. Bicknell’s brand of folk-rock […]

5GB With Camper Van Beethoven; Playing The Earl, Jan. 26th

Camper Van Beethoven will be releasing their first record since 2004’s “New Roman Times” on January 22, 2013 via Savoy/ 429 Records.In the second half of the 1980s, Camper Van Beethoven-David Lowery (vocals, guitar), Victor Krummenacher (bass, vocals), Greg Lisher (guitar), Jonathan Segel (violin, guitar, keyboards) and Chris Pedersen (drums), plus late addition David Immerglück […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Marshall Crenshaw and The Bottle Rockets @ Locos Grill & Pub 1/24

Photos by Rhiannon Bradley, Review by Scott Roberts Originally scheduled at The Peachtree Tavern, Locos (just across the parking lot) became the unlikely venue for veteran alt-country-esque rockers The Bottle Rockets and venerated singer/songwriter Marshall Cresnshaw on Thursday night. But both acts made the most of the last-minute change and filled the small attached room […]

Just Announced: Phillip Phillips to play at KSU Stadium (Kennesaw) on Sunday, March 24th!

We received some Awesome news today and we’re going to shout it out: Phillip Phillips will be at the KSU Stadium (Kennesaw State University Stadium) on Sunday March 24th! Tickets go on sale via Ticket Alternative this Monday, January 28th at 10AM! Fans will be able to purchase one of three types of tickets including: […]

Big Freedia @ The Earl – January 21, 2013 – Picture Book and Live Review

Photos and Review by Chandler Mays Let’s face it, no matter your race, gender, creed, culture, or geography, all of humanity can come together and celebrate a single commonality: We all have asses… And they can shake. Big Freedia (pronounced “Freeda”) is an artist out of New Orleans that has played the largest role in […]

5GB With The Sexual Side Effects; Playing The Drunken Unicorn, Jan. 25th

The Atlanta-based quartet The Sexual Side Effects defy easy categorization, seamlessly combining elements of ‘80s post-punk and New Wave with modern pop and indie, served with a healthy splash of space-rock psychedelia, but the band’s overriding focus is clear: bringing their haunting and majestic brand of music to the masses. They joined us for our […]

5GB With David Wilcox; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Jan. 25th

Cleveland-born DAVID WILCOX was inspired to play guitar after hearing a fellow college student playing in a stairwell. His lyrical insight is matched by a smooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings, giving him a range and tenderness rare in folk music. He released an independent album in 1987, was a winner […]

5GB With The Bottle Rockets; Playing w/ Marshall Crenshaw @ Loco’s Grill & Pub

In a country where interstates don’t take you to new places, but to the same places, where everywhere you go you’ve already been or you’ve just left, The Bottle Rockets’ new album absolutely nails a sound and a vibe with a palpable sense of place. Lean Forward is suffused with the determination and resilience of […]

5GB With Zach Deputy; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Jan. 24th

On his new release Another Day (Eusonia Records, 2011), ZACH DEPUTY demonstrates his extraordinary ability to perform and record in multiple contexts and conveys the sensibilities of a mature singer/songwriter. Another Day offers another look at Zach Deputy and seeks to help him cross over into other audiences. Rich with ballads and mid-tempo songs, the […]