What’s Up Monday? August 5th
Happy Monday Atlanta! School is about to begin and things are going to start bustling in the city! Let’s sit back and enjoy these last few days before the crazy traffic and manic mornings occur. It’s a laid-back kind of…
Atlanta Concerts, Photography & News Since 2002
Atlanta Concerts, Photography & News Since 2002
Iain Bluett
Former Ticket Alternative & Freshtix President and co-founder. Atlanta Music Guide creator since 2002. Man Utd fan & Atlanta Utd fan. Not famous for good jokes.
Interview: St. Paul and the Broken Bones- Playing @ The Earl August 3rd!
Paul Janeway, of St. Paul and the Broken Bones, is a young man who began wailing straight out of the womb, and most folks would agree that he hasn’t stopped since. He began singing in church, stretching those vocal cords…
Interview: Bobby Long- Playing @ Eddie’s Attic August 2nd!
By Lindsey Borders New York transplant singer and songwriter, Bobby Long, grew up near Wigan, England which helped shape his roots in folk music primarily. With his 10-song collection titled Dirty Pond Songs, Long quickly rose to fame with legions…
What’s Up Thursday? August 1st
Is it really August already? Where has this year gone? We’ve been enjoying all of the Atlanta music festivities so much that the time has just flown by! Check out the lineup tonight and enjoy yet another awesome show! Jackson…
Interview: Filligar- Playing @ Smith’s Olde Bar August 4th!
Filligar’s new album Hexagon has just been listed as ‘Best New Music’ by American Songwriter Magazine. This is the latest endorsement in a whirlwind year for the band. SPIN dubbed them “One of Music’s Next Big Things” after CMJ Music…
What’s Up Wednesday? July 31st
The rain may be back, but we’re not letting that put a damper on our Wednesday! We’ve got a stellar lineup tonight with shows happening at smaller bars, larger indoor venues and outdoor amphitheaters! Don’t let a little drizzle keep…
Interview: The Howlin’ Brothers- Playing @ Eddie’s Attic August 1st
Meet The Howlin’ Brothers, a Nashville-based band that likes to keep one foot in tradition — and use the other to kick it right out the door. Though they certainly incorporate bluegrass rhythms, these Ithaca College graduates say they’re better…
Austin Mahone & Bullet For My Valentine Heading to the Tabernacle!
Austin Mahone @ The Tabernacle October 20th Pop sensation, Austin Mahone, is appearing at the Tabernacle on Sunday, October 20th at 6pm. Special guests are Becky G, Midnight Red and W3 The Future. Tickets go on sale to the general…
Interview: Railroad Earth Playing @ Atlanta Botanical Garden August 10th!
When Railroad Earth started out in 2001, they were a bunch of guys interested in playing acoustic instruments together. As Railroad Earth violin/vocalist Tim Carbone recalls, “All of us had been playing in various projects for years, and many of…
What’s Up Tuesday? July 30th
Happy Tuesday Atlanta! The sun is shining bright and there are some great musical festivities going on today! What’s not to love about this day? Check it out for yourself! Faye Webster with Special Guest, Foreign Fields @ Eddie’s Attic…
Interview: Molly Stevens of Stevens Layne Playing @ Eddies Attic July 31st!
Molly Stevens and Whitney Layne formed a dynamic duo after meeting in Nashville, Tennessee in 2010. Stevens is a graduate of Mercer University and after graduating taught high school theatre and Humanities for four years. Stevens knew that Nashville was…
What’s Up Monday? July 29th
Supposedly the rain is going to hold out until Wednesday, so I’m thinking this is going to be one good Monday! Plus, Kat Edmonson is in town! I’ve heard she puts on a solid show! Check out what else is…
Interview: Goo Goo Dolls- Playing @ Lakewood Amphitheater August 3rd!
After more than two decades as a band, with nine albums, a catalog of songs that have become ingrained in the pop consciousness and countless concerts for millions of fans, the Goo Goo Dolls are feeling particularly good about their…
AMG Weekend Picks: Lyle Lovett, Kurt Thomas Band and Swear & Shake!
The weekend is finally here and we are ready to kick back, relax and listen to some live music! Surprisingly this weekend is pretty quiet as far as shows go, but we’re not complaining! Check out the schedule and see…
Album Review: Wesley Cook- “Heavy”- Drops August 3rd!
By Rosie Judd Wesley Cook is a familiar voice in the Athens and Atlanta music scene. His soon-to-be released “Heavy” offers more of his acoustic driven, lyrical pop music that is heavily steeped in deep emotions. Cook guides the listener…