Live Review: The Inaugural GA Music Awards Show At The Buckhead Theatre

  Review and photos by Ellen Eldridge After a rousing rock performance by Blind By Sight, the band that later won the award for Best Alternative Band, GA Music Awards co-founder Christi Chambers welcomed the audience of the Buckhead Theatre to the inaugural show. GA Music Awards founder Omar McCallop stood at the podium and […]

CD Review: Royal Thunder – CVI; Playing The Earl on Saturday, May 26th

Royal Thunder CVI Relapse Records By Ellen Eldridge Atlanta locals Royal Thunder deserve the buzz that’s been building about them since the self-titled EP released in 2010. The four-piece confidently mixes everything loved by grunge and alternative fans in the ‘90s with a powerful progressive groove, colored by a bluesy soulful side. The lineup consists […]

Read What the Nominated Artists of the Georgia Music Awards Have to Say – Showcases Leading up to June 16 Main Event at Buckhead Theatre

By Ellen Eldridge The Georgia Music Awards brings recognition to the hard-working artists and bands in the local area – artists who remain dedicated to self-promotion and who rally fans to support the scene. The categories represent a cross section of genres to showcase all the talent in the Georgia area. Read the quotes from […]

Live Review: Bush at Philips Arena

Review by Ellen Eldridge My initial excitement waned as I took my seat during the end of Seether’s set, while they closed with “Remedy,” because the drafty arena and the not-yet-full seats left me with a feeling that the show wouldn’t be worth it; I could barely see the tiny band on stage from where […]