Throw Back Thursday: Q&A with Rodrigo y Gabriela – March 2010

This interview was originally published in March 2010. Rodrigo y Gabriela perform next at Chastain Park Amphitheatre on August 9th!  Combining the sensual heat of flamenco and the hardcore touch of metal in their music, Mexican duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela have captivated the world with their rhythmic guitars. With their latest release, 11:11, the duo have added another hit album […]

What’s Up Wednesday 7/23

Celebrate HUMP DAY with these amazing shows happening tonight! Hundredth @ The Loft  Also appearing Counterparts, Being As An Ocean, Handguns, Capsize, and My Iron Lung. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 5:30pm. Online and phone sales close at 4:30pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdQRwkUik3I Natural Vibrations @ Smith’s Olde Bar Natural Vibrations, aka Natural Vibes or Natty Vibes, is Hawai’i’s most popular and acclaimed band from […]

#WeezerWednesday

The Return of Weezer Weezer’s 10th album in 20 years, Everything Will Be Alright in the End, comes out September 30th. It’s their first album with new label Republic. Better yet, you can pre-order the album here. Weezer started the hash tag #WeezerWednesday to release new information about the album and to get everyone pumped up. The new track, “Back to the […]

Show Preview: What So Not – 7/27

Who: What So Not What: Mad Decent Block Party Where: Masquerade Music Park When: Sunday, July 27th at 3pm All the way from Sydney, Chris Emerson and Harley Streten have been DJing and producing remixes for What So Not. Their solo names are Emoh Instead and Flume. They have been touring with Skrillex all summer and their song […]

Throw Back Thursday: Q & A with Jay Brannan – October 2009

This interview was originally published in October 2009. Jay Brannan is back on August 8th at Eddie’s Attic!  Singer/songwriter (and actor) Jay Brannan is coming to Atlanta on October 20 to showcase his latest album, In Living Cover.  The album is Jay’s second and features two original tunes, as well as seven impeccably-performed covers, including The Cranberries’ “Zombie,” The Verve Pipe’s “The Freshman” and  “All I Want,” […]

What’s Up Wednesday 7/16

Puddles Pity Party @ Smith’s Olde Bar Big Mike Geier is the man behind Puddles the Clown. Geier is from Atlanta and has an amazing voice that you don’t want to miss! Tickets are $17.50. Online and phone sales close at 2pm. Show starts at 7pm.        PHOX w/ Trails & Ways @ Vinyl PHOX is from Baraboo, WI, […]

5 Atlanta Bands You Need to Know About

We wanted to show our amazing city some love by giving a shout out to some of the best local bands. Here are the top picks you guys suggested, take a listen and keep spreading the word! 1. Quiet Hounds Quiet Hounds‘ pure and authentic sound can grab anyone’s attention. These are gentlemen of various talents and […]

AMG Weekend Picks 7/11-7/13: The Beach Boys, Curtis Harding, Hotel California, and more!

Finish off your week with any of these great shows we picked for you! Friday July 11th Brett Young @ Eddie’s Attic When you see that look in Brett Young’s baby blues, it isn’t too hard to understand what took this California boy from a ball field to the recording studio. His gritty vocals and impassioned […]

What’s Up Wednesday

You are halfway through the week, so we think you should treat yourself to this awesome show tonight! Marc Cohn @ Eddie’s Attic  As a songwriter and singer, Cohn combines the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. He’s a natural storyteller, balancing the exuberant with the poignant, and […]

4th of July: Fun, Sun & Fireworks Playlist

source: http://aretestock.deviantart.com/ No need to worry about a playlist for the pool, lake, or firework show you are planning on attending…because we have the perfect happy-chill mix of All-American songs for you.   Star Spangled Banner (Live at Woodstock) – Jimi Hendrix  Luck – American Authors Be Okay – Oh Honey Thunder Clatter – Wild Cub   […]

What’s Up Wednesday 7/2

Two more days till the 4th of July! Before you catch a break for the holiday, check out both of these shows TONIGHT. Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project @ Eddie’s Attic For the past two decades, Atlanta native Ed Roland has been the front man and heart of the platinum-selling rock band Collective Soul. For Roland’s […]

AMG Weekend Picks 6/20-6/22

Friday June 20th Prince Paul @ MJQ Concourse  Doors open at 11pm. Tickets are $15. Online and phone sales end at 4pm on the day of the show Mood Rings w/ Wild Mocassins @ Eastern Sea @ 529 Forming  from mists of solid-state polished chrome out of cavity closets, Mood Rings fought against the constraints of […]

Your Guide to AthFest 6/20-6/22

AthFest 2014 It’s that time of year again and for those of you who have never experienced AthFest..here are 3 reasons why it is a must: 1. The outdoor stages and Artist Market are free to the general public so what’s to lose?! 2. It is for a good cause. AthFest, Inc., a  non-profit organization, supports local music and […]

What’s Up Wednesday 6/18

LIRA @ Vinyl  Platinum-selling South African singer/model/actress Lira has already conquered South Africa and much of Europe with her irresistible blend of R & B, Jazz and African styles. Her unique style led Essence  Magazine to name her as one of “Five Unique Artists To Change Music in 2012.” Tickets are $10. Online and phone sales close at […]

AMG Weekend Picks 6/13-6/15: Father’s Day Weekend Edition

Friday June 13th Love Canon @ Eddie’s Attic Sprouting from the fertile musical foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville, Virginia’s LOVE CANON is not your typical bluegrass band. The musicians, led by guitar pioneer Jesse Harper, are all seasoned, virtuoso string players fused together by the stage to become one—the 80’s hits machine LOVE CANON. With […]