Diggy, a.k.a the son of Rev Run from Run DMC and star on the successful MTV reality show Run’s House, will be in Atlanta on Monday at DBS Sounds doing a signing to promote his new CD Unexpected Arrival. These signings have been massive around the country, so make sure and get in line early!
Graham Colton is a bit of a renaissance man. In many ways Colton HAS been the soundtrack to people’s lives. His story is one that aspiring musicians dream of – while playing local coffeehouses, he routinely handed out homemade CDs – one of which found its way onto the internet online tastemakers could provide. The chatter […]
The stoop is where it started and your rump is where it ends. That’s Cadillac Jones for you. For over 10 years, this band has been the main staple of the Atlanta funk scene. Standing on the shoulders of giants like Herbie Hancock, the Crusaders and John Coltrane, Cadillac Jones’ sound is one part jazz, […]
I cannot get this song out of my head this morning, so I figured I would share with y’all! I hope this day brings you all sorts of goodness…here’s what I got planned for ya today. -The Georgia Music Nominee Awards Showcase is starting off at the Peachtree Tavern with performances by Angela Reign, East Dixie […]
Who says you have to be in Hollywood do you get your music placed in TV or film? Atlanta hip hop artist, Yac-Yan Da Biznessman’s song “Good, Good” got placed in ABC’s hit sitcom Don’t Trust the B in Apt. 23″‘ (ep. 106 “It’s Just Sex), AND the song was placed by local music licensing company, […]
I love it when music is born into the world. There is something magical that happens when music with meaning starts seeping out into the world…it’s like the first drops of rain before a hurricane. Magical. I hope that whatever you do on this Wednesday, music finds its way to you. -My dear friend Jesse […]
Photos by Ken Lackner Full gallery after the jump.
Not only is Jesse Malin a bad ass musician, entrepreneur, and debatably the coolest person in NYC, he just so happens to be a friend of mine. For those of you who might not be aware, Jesse Malin began playing live the age of twelve years old in the seminal hardcore band Heart Attack, releasing the […]
Hey y’all! Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! I’m sure that getting up this morning was a little bit difficult, but just keep reminding yourself that it is only a four day work week! My first song of the day today, was Spacehog, so I thought i would share with you! Not too […]
MSN named The Parlotones as on one 10 most memorable performances at Live Earth and likened seeing the Parlotones at this early stage of the career to seeing The Police in the late 70’s. 2008 was a great year with entering the European market. The Parlotones are no stranger in Europe, having played multiple stages. […]
Singer-songwriter Callaghan released her album, Life In Full Colour, on May 1, 2012. The record was tracked in and around Atlanta with Shawn Mullins both producing and playing on the album. Life In Full Colour’s 12 songs present the singer’s eclectic and dynamic style, combining shades of folk, country, rock and pop into a seamless […]
Atlanta metal heads, Wizard Smoke, are no strangers around town. They are at The Basement at Graveyard Tavern tomorrow, and they joined us for our 5GB series before their show. What’s the first gig you ever attended? “Sesame Street: On Tour.” Eastern High School Auditorium, Bristol, Connecticut, 1987. The opening act was an old man […]
We are almost to the weekend, and I decided to start this day off with a funny little joke: “Why was the mushroom invited to the party?” -” Because he was a FUN GUI!” Ok, here are your Thursday picks: –The Cumberland Collective is a melting pot of various styles of contemporary music borne in […]
Gentleman Jesse & His Men, are an Atlanta combo that revels in the bright, energetic power pop sounds of the early New Wave era. Much like the late and great Exploding Hearts, they inject lo-fi garage with a direct shot of rock’n’roll ecstasy. In other words, it’s a good time. Always the clever one, Jesse […]
Happy Hump Day, y’all! Today is just one of those days where I wish I was on the West Coast….Something about this warm weather makes me yearn for palm trees and the ocean! While I sit and fantasize about the city of Angels, check out what’s happening in our happening little city. –Reggie Watts, internationally […]
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