Picture Book: Panic! At The Disco @ The Tabernacle 2/7

Photos by Jenna Hughes Panic! At The Disco returned to Atlanta February 7th for a sold out show at The Tabernacle. But after the band had only played two songs, something very unexpected happened. Lead singer Brendon Urie told the crowd that he’d just been informed that the floor of the venue had cracked and […]

A.F.I. – SOLD OUT @ Center Stage, January 18th

Photos and review by Jenna Hughes Goth-punk band A.F.I. returned to Atlanta January 18th to play a sold out show at Center Stage. The band, which has been relatively quiet since the 2009 release of Crash Love, has now come back strong with its ninth studio album, 2013’s Burials. A.F.I. (short for A Fire Inside) […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Third Eye Blind @ The Tabernacle November 22nd

Photos & Review By Jenna Hughes Alternative rockers Third Eye Blind returned to Atlanta on November 22nd after a long hiatus, selling out The Tabernacle effortlessly and proving that the band still has a devoted following after sixteen years together. Shrouded in shadows, the band took the stage to teasers of “Don’t Believe a Word” […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Iron & Wine at The Tabernacle Nov. 11th

Photos and Review by Jenna Hughes Iron & Wine made a stop in Atlanta at The Tabernacle on November 11th as part of the Ghost on Ghost Tour, supporting the 2013 album of the same name. Sam Beam, the man behind the curtain, was joined on stage by an impressive backing band that included a […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Blue October @ Center Stage September 8th

Photos and review by Jenna Hughes Blue October made a stop at Center Stage Atlanta on September 8th for The Sway Tour, in support of its seventh studio album, Sway, which dropped last month. A true turning point for the band, Sway brings a message of positivity and appreciation for life that has not been […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Anberlin @ The Loft July 12th

Photos and review by Jenna Hughes Alternative rockers Anberlin played The Loft in Atlanta on July 12th as part of their Acoustic Summer Tour. The band out of Orlando, Florida, treated fans to a rare, stripped down acoustic performance in support of their latest album, 2012’s Vital. The mood was set with low lighting provided […]

Picture Book & Live Review: OURS @ Drunken Unicorn May 29th

Photos and review by Jenna Hughes OURS returned to Atlanta on May 29th, playing at The Drunken Unicorn as part of their Ring The Bell tour in support of their new album Ballet The Boxer. The album, which drops June 11th, was widely funded by fans of the band via Pledge Music. Boxer is their […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Paramore @ The Tabernacle May 21st

Photos and review by Jenna Hughes Paramore returned to Atlanta on May 21 at the Tabernacle, closing out the North American portion of the tour supporting their new self-titled album. The band released Paramore in January of this year and it debuted at #1 on the charts, proving to naysayers that the band has staying […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Justin Furstenfeld @ Center Stage 5/14

Photos and review by Jenna Hughes The atmosphere at Center Stage was quiet and calm on Tuesday night as fans eagerly awaited the stripped down solo performance of Justin Furstenfeld (of Blue October). The standing room floor was transformed into a seating area and those seats filled up fast with dedicated fans. Strangers chatted and […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Emilie Autumn @ The Loft January 19th

Photos and review by Jenna Hughes Emilie Autumn brought her burlesque theatrics to The Loft on January 19th in support of her latest album, 2012’s F.L.A.G. or Fight Like A Girl. Devoted fans—lovingly dubbed ‘plague rats’ by Autumn—eagerly anticipated the appearance of their idol as the stage went dark and smoky and old time music […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Jessta James @ Vinyl January 15, 2013, Part of a 3 Week Residency

Photos and review by Jenna Hughes Every once in a while an artist comes along that is refreshingly different from the norm, and Jessta James certainly is that. The Montana native brought his unique blend of country, hip-hop and rock to Atlanta this past Tuesday night. Playing with an impressive backing band that included a […]