5GB With Angie Aparo; Playing the BMI Songwriter’s Series @ Eddie’s Attic, August, 11th

Singer/songwriter, Angie Aparo, is no stranger to the Atlanta music scene. Emotional Traffic, Tim McGraw’s much anticipated studio album debuted January 31, 2012 on Billboard’s Country Album chart at #1, featuring the songs “The One” and “Only Human,” co-written by EMI singer/songwriter Angie Aparo. Mr. Aparo has had his compositions recorded by McGraw before as […]

What’s Up Thursday?

My best friend is pregnant, and in fact is due next month…Now at my age, I understand that it is not unusual for your friends to be having babies at this time, but for me, it is MEGA weird. The funny thing is that she and her husband are Jamaican, so I find myself sitting […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

My goodness this week is just flying by! OK, I know it is just Wednesday, but at least it sounds like the week will go by a little faster now! -American Idol sensation, and a certain musician biggest musical crush, Kelly Clarkson, is at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater tonight with The Fray….I’m sure Alpharetta will […]

5GB With Gareth Asher; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Thursday August 9th

The funny thing about musicians, is that when it comes to their music, they can bare their soul, but when it comes to interviews they stay guarded! Although he might be of a few words below, Gareth Asher is no stranger to the Atlanta music scene, and has shared the stage with Shawn Mullins, Glen Philips, […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

Well, my alarm never went off this morning, which meant that I jumped out of bed frazzled, quickly combed the cowlick out of my hair, and am now sitting at the computer realizing I didn’t put any deodorant on….So now I am the stinky kid. Geesh. I’m going to have to do something fun tonight….Here […]

5GB With Kishi Bashi; Playing Tonight @ 529

A lush array of looping and vocal/violin gymnastics… Kishi Bashi’s debut full-length, 151a, is a bright and soaring avant-pop record written primarily on violin – Kishi Bashi’s main instrument which has brought him to record and tour with the likes of Regina Spector, Sondre Lerche, Alexi Murdoch, of Montreal and more. Kishi Bashi uses Japanese […]

What’s Up Monday?

What’s Up Monday?

Well hello Atlanta….How was your weekend? Mine was pretty decent actually…very chill. Are you in the mood to go out tonight? Here are some shows that you might enjoy…And if you are an artist or an accountant, I think we can all find something interesting in this interview with Leonard Cohen. -A lush array of […]

5GB With The Higher Choir; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, August 4th

According to their Facebook page, Atlanta’s The Higher Choir, plays southern roots rock…and according to their interview below they are having such a great time that they don’t remember most of their shows. Check them out for yourselves at Smith’s Olde Bar. What’s the first gig you ever attended? The first gig I ever attended […]

5GB With Young America; Playing Vinyl, August 4th

Young America are new to our pretty Georgia music scene, but they definitely are hungry. Go support your own when they play Vinyl on Saturday. What’s the first gig you ever attended? I can’t remember the very first show I ever saw but I do remember the first one that my parents allowed me to […]

5GB With Order Of The Owl; Playing 529 August 4th

With a backstory as epic as their name, Order of the Owl brings some of Atlanta’s most die-hard musicians together in one growling beast of a band. Fronted by Zoroaster’s Brent Anderson, the sound is decidedly metal, but drummer Corey Pallon’s classic rock influence and guitarist Casey Yarbrough’s driving progressive chords give new life to […]

5GB With Jill Andrews; Playing Eddie’s Attic, August 4th

As one-half of The Everybodyfields, Jill Andrews, has been in the folk rock/Americana world for quite some time. She is touring around the country supporting her solo career, and is bringing her addicting show to Eddie’s Attic on Saturday. She joined us for our 5GB series before the show. What’s the first gig you ever […]

5GB With Papa Grows Funk; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, August 3rd

“One of THE best and most important funky bands in New Orleans. We couldn’t be prouder.” Quint Davis, producer of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Papa Grows Funk has fused the individual talents of its members into one unique sound, but still retains the first spark they ignited in the beginning while jamming […]

Atlanta’s Blair Crimmins & The Hookers Chosen To Open For Mumford & Sons!

                              Atlanta Music Guide would like to wish a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Blair Crimmins & the Hookers were asked to open for MUMFORD & SONS, Tuesday August 14th at the LC Amphitheater in Columbus, OH! Way to go boys, Atlanta is […]

5GB With Ava Luna; Playing The Earl, Aug. 2nd

Carlos Hernandez is the son of a ‘70s New York soul DJ. After a detour playing in punk and noise projects, he returned to his soul roots and formed Ava Luna, a band of three girls and three guys, to explore a sound that combines all those ideas. Effortless in their compositions, unforgettable in their […]