5GB Interview with Justin Townes Earle, playing the Winter Wonder Jam Series at Atlantic Station, Saturday, Dec. 1st

Justin Townes Earle accepted the 2011 Americana Music Award for Song of the Year, Harlem River Blues, and then took off to the western mountains of North Carolina to record his next album, Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now. With a perfect blend of Country and Soul, Justin has secured his […]

5GB Interview with Jacob Jeffries Band, playing @ Eddie’s Attic Thursday, November 29th

With Jacob on lead vocals and keys, the talented quartet create a unique musical blend of piano-driven rock and roll described by Miami Herald/Metromix as “bursting with hook-filled melodies and dramatic, instantly likable vocals,” that grab at your soul and refuse to let go which, paired with the young songwriter’s surprisingly insightful lyrics keep audiences […]

Just Announced: Half Price tickets to Winter Beer Carnvial (Feb 9th @ Atlantic Station) On Sale Today via Scoutmob

The Beer Gods have graced us with their presence today! The 4th Annual Winter Beer Carnival will be back at Atlantic Station on February 9th, 2013 with an expanded list of carnival games and over a 100 beers including traditional favorites, premium craft beers and an assortment of the best winter brews. A limited number […]

Live Review: Graham Colton @ Eddie’s Attic, November 19th

Review By Molly Free This Saturday night I found myself cozied up with a bourbon and ginger stage right at Eddie’s Attic. What a way to spend a chilly night listening to acoustic love songs and story telling by Graham Colton. Graham hails from Oklahoma City, which we all learned is where he got his […]

Rock, Paper, Cans! Smith’s Olde Bar is Hosting a Can Food Drive November 21st – December 31st!

We’re a huge fan of giving back and supporting our community, so when we heard that Smith’s Olde Bar is hosting a can food drive for Atlanta Food Bank from November 21st through December 31st we had to get involved! It’s really simple! All you have to do is bring in 2 cans of food […]

Just Announced: Justin Townes Earle w/ John McCauley of Deer Tick to Play @ Atlantic Station, Saturday, December 1st!

Sure, we all have to do some holiday shopping for family and loved ones this season, but that is certainly not the only reason to visit Atlantic Station! This December, Atlantic Station is hosting Winter Wonder Jam- a four-week outdoor concert series held Saturday evenings in Atlantic Station’s Central Park. The 2012 Winter Wonder Jam […]

5GB Interview with Root Spirits; Playing at The Earl, Friday, November 16th!

Root Spirits is an original duo located in Athens, GA. Their heavy blues-rock sound draws upon groove oriented American roots music: combining their love of Blues power, Jazz improvisation, and Soul swagger with “high art” aesthetics of experimental and psychedelic interludes. Visceral live performances take their fans on a journey as it moves their heart, […]

5GB Interview with Ash; Playing at Vinyl, Tuesday, November 13th!

Formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland by Tim Wheeler (vocals and guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass) and Rick McMurray (drums), Ash released their first studio album ‘1977’ and were then joined by Charlotte Hatherley (guitar) for a further 3 studio albums ‘Nu-Clear Sounds’, ‘Free All Angels’ and ‘Meltdown’. Charlotte left the band in 2006 and the band […]

30A Songwriter’s Festival, January 18th-20th, 2013- Tickets On Sale Now

By Gini Strobel Sometimes you just gotta take a road trip and change your scenery. Recharge your batteries this January with the 30A Songwriter’s Festival along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. 20 Venues will host a variety of talented musicians for 3 days, January 18th-20th, 2013. From Country to Folk to Rock, you’re sure to find […]

Live Review: Bleu @ Eddie’s Attic, November 6th

By Molly Segers Eddie’s Attic might be known as a haven for acoustic singer-songwriters, but there are exceptions to every rule. Like Bleu, who might be a guy with an acoustic guitar, but that guitar comes along with a plethora of pedals for all of his loops and vocal effects. For Tuesday night’s show, he […]

Win Tickets & 5GB Interivew with Gashcat; Playing at Peachtree Tavern, Thursday November 8th.

Gashcat started in the summer of 2010 as a three piece fuzz band from Austin, TX. After releasing their first EP, which was recorded on a magic tape machine found in the middle of the woods in Mississippi, they kicked off their beginnings with a West Coast tour. Since then, they’ve done an additional three […]

2012 Georgia Country Awards @ The 120 Tavern and Music Hall in Marietta, Saturday, November 10th

The 2012 Georgia Country Awards will be held, Saturday night, November 10th, at The 120 Tavern & Music Hall in Marietta, Ga. This will be the 4th Annual Awards show, honoring the best in country music throughout the state. In the last ten years, Georgia has become the hotbed for country music stars for the […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

Happy Election Day! Sure it’s rainy and cold, but we gotta vote. If you haven’t voted yet then grab your headphones and maybe a book. From my experience and what I’ve gathered, the lines seem to be moving fairly quickly. While many will be following the election coverage tonight, there are actually a few great […]

Preview: Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown Opening for Heart @ the Fox Theatre Wednesday, November 7th!

Heart is playing Wednesday night at the Fox Theatre and they are sure to ignite the crowd with hits like Alone, Crazy on You, and What About Love, but the opening act Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown is certainly one to check out. You see, Tyler Bryant is a 21 year old guitar prodigy! From […]

Life in Color (DAYGLOW) comes to Wild Bills Saturday, November 10th!

We talked about Life in Color, The World’s Largest Paint Party, a ton back in August and September because we knew how successful the event would be at Kennesaw Sports and Recreation Park! And not to pat ourselves on the back, but we were right! We couldn’t believe how many people from Metro-Atlanta and surrounding […]