5GB With Kevn Kinney; Drivin n’ Cryin Play 3rd & Lindsley Nashville, Tonight Nov. 18

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Still some of the coolest and friendliest musicians in the biz, Atlanta boys Drivin n’ Cryin have been kicking it for over two decades with their southern rock, playing with the likes of Neil Young, REM, and Soul Aslyum, and garnering the respect of heavy hitters like Blues Traveler’s John Popper, […]

Whatta Ya Thankful Fer? Death On Two Wheels; Playing The Stuffing, Nov. 23

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving? Is it the food, family, and the ever so pleasant effects of tryptophan after filling your belly with turkey? Well for us it is The Stuffing, and i don’t mean the squishy bready stuff. Next wednesday, November 23, our favorite boys Manchester Orchestra & Favorite […]

5 GB With The Trews; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar Nov. 17

5 GB With The Trews; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar Nov. 17

By Eileen Tilson / @tktalt_tn Did you know that by law in Canada, 35% of all music played on Canadian radio stations must be from Canadian bands? Which, I must say is a pretty great rule and allows for amazing bands like, The Trews, who since 2003, have had twelve Top 10 rock radio singles […]

Converse “Pumps Up Kicks” With Gorrillaz Chuck Taylor’s

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Now, you too can be the cool kid with the coolest shoes. Converse Inc. announced today the launch of their newest footwear collaboration with ever so awesome Gorillaz.  Launching in February 2012, the styles from the collection combine the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette with the band’s legendary graphic images. […]

What’s up Wednesday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn There are several reasons to love Nashville, but the last couple of days it is abundantly clear to me that you just never know who you are going to run into, so always look your best. For example, while sitting at my favorite burger place Burger Up the other day, Kesha […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn It is November, and 73 degrees. Ree-Dic-U-Los. Happy Tuesday everyone, let’s hope that the weather gods remember that it is technically the fall and not allowed to be tanning weather. Back to our regular scheduled program: Here are your events for Tuesday….be merry and procreate. –The Fling is an L.A. band […]

What’s Up Monday?

Happy Monday y’all! Did you have a good weekend? This week seems a little weird; the week before Thanksgiving, it is warm outside, definitely thinking global warming exists! Here’s your Monday update for all things good music! -The term “Americana” might seem like a brand new genre, but really this all American country roots music […]

5GB With Nathan Angelo; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, Tonight Nov. 10

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn An Atlanta transplant and minister’s son, Nathan discovered music at an early age where he spent much of his youth as his church’s Director of Music, developing his vocals and finding a home on the keys. oupled with an incessant touring schedule and attention paid to the ever-changing landscape of social media, […]

New Owners For Beloved Venue Eddie’s Attic

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Eddie’s Attic has some new owners, and let’s just say they are kinda a big deal. Legendary concert promoter, Alex Cooley, and his business partner and long time friend, former Delta Captain, Dave Mattingly, will be purchasing Eddie’s Attic effective December 1st, 2011.  In a brief note to the Club’s staff, […]

What’s Up Thursday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Congratulations to Gregg Allman and the Zac Brown Band for representing Georgia right last night at the CMA awards doing an amazing version of our state song!  This week has been such a blast, and now we are officially about to roll into the weekend. If you need some help kicking […]

5GB With Alabama Shakes; Playing The Earl, Tonight, Nov, 9

By Eileen Tilson / @tktalt_tn Rolling Stone named them the buzz band of CMJ. They recently signed with one of the biggest band management companies in the world, and the Kings of Leon personally went back stage at their show in Third Man Records in Nashville to tell them how big of fans they are….and […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Oh my goodness what an incredibly fun night! As amazing as Nashville is during the CMA’s, I have to admit that I am pretty jealous that y’all get to see my current favorite band tonight! So without further ado, here is my list of fun-ness for you tonight. -If I was […]

5GB With Kopecky Family Band; Playing Vinyl, Nov. 9

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Like all families, Kopecky Family Band beats with the same heart and writes in the same blood. ‘The Family’ began creating music together in Nashville, Tennessee in the Fall of 2007. What began as late night talks about life and dreams gradually flowed into eccentric and beautiful music that has led […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn It’s CMA week here in Nashville, which simply means this city is jam packed with the biggest country stars in the nation. Unfortunately, all the parties in this town are by invite only, so sadly I will be fantasizing of the cool things I could be doing tonight. However, for all […]

What’s Up Monday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Ok, let’s face it….although there are a lot of good shows going on tonight, there is really only one you should be concerned with…. -The mighty Foo Fighters are back in town and will be putting on the best show of the night at the Gwinnett Arena. Joining them are one […]