Butch Walker & The Black Widows Kick Off Tour In Athens and Atlanta

By Eileen Tilson Years ago, Butch Walker invited me to come listen to him record for an album he was working on… in ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS! Just goes to show ya, that Mr. Butch Walker takes care of his Georgia fans. Well, Atlanta’s favorite son is back with his new album, The Spade, which is […]

What’s Up Monday?

Well, I know it’s Monday and everyone is a bit fuzzy-headed from the weekend, but if you’re up for more fun, here’s a couple of cool things happening in the city today: -The Stevie Nicks concert at Chastain Amphitheater has been postponed until Wednesday; so for those of you getting your picnics ready better get the […]

Factory Records Collection of 12″ Mixes & Rarities Coming in October

Strut Records is bringing the ’80s back, retro style! Compiled by Bill Brewster of djhistory.com, FAC. DANCE places the spotlight on some of the label’s early dancefloor-based work across key 12″ mixes and rarities, from the unmistakable productions of Martin Hannett to more unheralded backroom work by New Order’s Bernard Sumner and A Certain Ratio drummer Donald Johnson, under […]

What’s Up Thursday?

Oh thank the Heavens, it’s Thursday! Thursday is definitely the new black. Here are a couple of cool events to get your weekend started right! –Death Cab for Cutie will be taking their coolness out to Alpharetta at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, playing with Frightened Rabbit. -Have you had a chance to check out The […]

Atlanta’s First “Eco” Stand Up Comedy Night

Knock, Knock Who’s there? Orange Orange who? Orange you Green?  Well you SHOULD be! OK, so maybe I am not the best at telling eco-friendly jokes, but I know a couple of people who are! Join GreenPlate this Sunday August 14 for Stand Up for Sustainability: Atlanta’s First “Eco” Stand Up Comedy night at The […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

-Happy Birthday 85th Birthday Eddie Tigner! If you have ever spent any time in Atlanta’s amazing blues scene (think Northside Tavern/Blind Willies), then there is a pretty great chance that you have seen legendary blues pianist Eddie Tigner rock out with some of the best musicians in the world. Celebrate Eddie’s 85th Birthday tonight at […]

Are You Willing To Put In Your 10,000 Hours?

Are You Willing To Put In Your 10,000 Hours?

By Eileen Tilson There has been many blogs, dinner conversations, talk of the Intelligentsia of the enlightening author Malcolm Gladwell, and his bodies of work, The Tipping Point, Outliers, and Blink; however, how many of Gladwell’s allegiance are actually following his ideas? It recently has struck me that in the wonderfully magical world of music, […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

-According to their Twitter, The Most Successful All Girl Rock Group of All Time (say that three times fast), the GoGo’s will be rocking it out with Tom Tom Club tonight at Chastain Amphitheater.  Spandex Shorts Are NOT Required. -Irish+electronic= Shit Robot. Marcus Lambkin‘s project will be getting the party going down at the Masquerade. […]

What’s Up Monday?

Well I know it’s late, but hey, by this time you are probably ready to be hittin’ the quitting time button. Here are a few things to keep you cool this Monday. -If it’s true what they say that everything that comes out of Brooklyn is automatically awesome, then you definitely do not want to […]

What’s Up Thursday?

I love nights like this is Atlanta! There are tons of great music events happening around the city tonight, so get on your shiniest shoes, and get out of the house… you can DVR your episodes of “Hammerhead Histories.” And check out below to find out just exactly why the woman in picture is still […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

A couple of oldies but goodies are descending upon our little city tonight, so make sure you spend your hump day doing something fun! -There might be a lot of blonds in Tinseltown, but no one can command the stage like Ms. Dolly Parton. Check out the Queen of Twang herself at the Verizon Wireless […]

Q&A With Tyler Bryant; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, August 4

By Eileen Tilson When you think of “Guitar Legends,” who are the first people that come to your mind? Jimi Hendrix? Eric Clapton? Jimmy Page? Santana? Jeff Beck? Now what if I tell you about another guitar legend who has shared the stage with Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, Slash, Aerosmith, B.B. King and Vince Gill […]

My Morning Jacket Debut Video For “Holdin On To Black Metal”

My Morning Jacket Debut Video For “Holdin On To Black Metal”

Louisville, Ky.’s My Morning Jacket take over YouTube today with four clips featured on the site’s homepage, including the premiere of the eye-popping, surreal video for “Holdin On To Black Metal.”  The guys gave a early preview of the video  last night when several members posted it on their Google+ accounts, resulting in one of the first music […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

Well, it’s Tuesday. Meaning you can start officially reminding yourself that you are almost half way through the week! Here are some events that might peak your interest as you try not to pay attention to the man with the toupee sitting next to you: -WARNING READ THIS ONLY IF YOU ARE ABOUT TO HIT […]

Kings Of Leon Cancel Remainder Of U.S. Tour Due To “Exhaustion”

By Eileen Tilson Well, we knew it would happen one of these days. Tennessee rockers Kings of Leon have canceled the rest of their U.S. tour due to what they are claiming as exhaustion. This is following last Friday night, when frontman Caleb Followill walked off stage claiming he was too hot to perform. “We […]