Interview: Kevin Devine @ Manchester Orchestra’s The Stuffing 11/26

By Emily Jackson Among the many artists coming to The Stuffing 2013 is singer/songwriter Kevin Devine. This longtime indie rocker is anything but ordinary. For example, ordinary artists release an album every couple of years. Kevin released two albums simultaneously last month, the funding for which came straight from the fans on the popular crowdfunding […]

Interview: Sarah Jarosz @ Eddie’s Attic 11/21

By Lindsey Borders With her recent album, Build Me Up from Bones, receiving critical and fan acclaim, Sarah Jarosz has had a great year with 2013. At only 22 years of age, Sarah has accomplished many feats for her young age, with experience well beyond years. She is Grammy-nominated, and a multi-instrumentalist having received a […]

What’s Up Thursday? November 21

Sarah Jarosz @ Eddie’s Attic  Also Appearing: Brian Wright Sarah Jarosz is a 22- year-old Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who hails from just outside Austin, TX. A recent graduate from the prestigious New England Conservatory, she just released her third album, Build Me Up From Bones, for Sugar Hill Records this year. Over the […]

Interview: EDUBB Live @ Smith’s Olde Bar 11/21

It was announced earlier this week that “selfie” is the Oxford English Dictionary 2013 word of the year. As much as we love #selfiesunday, we thought for sure that “twerk” would reign supreme as the newest member of our collective lexicon. In between preparations for their Turkey Twerk Fest event tomorrow night at Smith’s Olde […]

What’s Up Wednesday? November 20

Next Wednesday is supposedly one of the biggest party nights of the year. With all the local shows going on tonight, we think this Wednesday is pretty happening too. LEAGUES @ Vinyl  Also Appearing: Andrew Belle  Nashville’s LEAGUES aren’t sure how to explain how they, deep into their careers and different paths, were able to […]

Interview: Emily Kinney @ Eddie’s Attic 11/25

Emily Kinney is one multi-talented lady. True Walker Stalkers might know her as Hershel’s crowbar-wielding daughter Beth, but this actress-turned-singer pursues many artistic avenues. One of them happens to be whacking zombies with a metal stick. Another is singing sweet, bouncy love songs and ballads to eager audiences. Clearly, there are many facets to this […]

What’s Up Thursday? November 14

This Thursday in the ATL, we present a break out country star with a classic country sound, a collection of Elton-loving Atlantans, a sorcerer of soul and a couple of festival-worthy bands. Time to break out the cowboy boots and flashy shades. Easton Corbin @ Electric Cowboy Also Appearing: Kyle Grubb Nashville recording artist Easton […]

What’s Up Wednesday? November 13

There’s nothing that warms the soul on a cold November night quite like some hot licks from Ben Bridwell’s geet. Except perhaps some hot licks from Basia Bulat’s uke. Here’s what’s happening tonight in Atlanta. American Babies @ The Loft  Also Appearing: Lightnin’ Ray & the Mystics  Since 2007, American Babies has been the mouthpiece […]

Live Review: Colin Meloy @ Variety Playhouse

By: Emily Jackson  Much like the lyrics of the songs themselves, the performances by Colin Meloy and Eleanor Friedberger last night at the Variety Playhouse told epic tales, complete with villains, heroes, challenges and triumphs. Both musicians are ordinarily the lead singers for more elaborate ensembles, but that didn’t diminish the success of the poetic […]