Preview: Nophest, August 23rd through Sunday, August 26th!

If you’re looking to listen to a ton of diverse music this weekend then you gotta check out Nophest! Nophest is a 3-day, non-corporate, no-bullshit music festival thrown every year in Atlanta. Now in its 6th official year, Nophest has grown to become Atlanta’s largest independent local music festival. The venues include The Earl, 529, […]

Yeasayer, Album Review, Fragrant World, Released Today, August 21

By Codi Glancy Today is my birthday and there’s no better gift than new music! On this glorious day, Yeasayer releases their third studio album, “Fragrant World;” the much anticipated follow up to 2010’s highly successful “Odd Blood.” These psychedelic – pop musicians have been a predominant staple in the current indie circulation since 2006 […]

LIFE IN COLOR (formerly Dayglow) INVADES KENNESAW ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 2012!!!

LIFE IN COLOR (formerly Dayglow) INVADES KENNESAW ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 2012!!!

By Gini Strobel White pants, white shirts, white shoes…I typically avoid them! Maybe I’m a walking disaster, but I can’t ever seem to keep them clean. I stick with my “darks” and play it safe. Well, on September 14th, I’m breaking out of my mostly black ensemble and getting decked out in white because DAYGLOW […]

AMG Weekend Picks: John Driskell Hopkins, The Packway Handle Band, Cigar Store Indians, Duran Duran, Linkin Park & Incubus, and More!

Happy Friday! The weather is cooling off a bit, Fall festival season is gearing up, new albums are coming out, and a bunch of Fall and Winter concerts went on sale today! I’ve noticed some excitement surrounding several upcoming concerts that just went ON SALE: Heart, Japandroids, Walk the Moon, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Lost […]

Meet Lynyrd Skynyrd In Person @ f.y.e. Discover Mills, Thursday, August 23rd, 5PM

Are you a die hard Lynyrd Skynyrd fan?! Then I am here to brighten your day with some great news! The band will meet with fans and sign new CD’s at the f.y.e. store at Discover Mills on Thursday, August 23rd at 5PM. You’ll need to bring a copy of their recently released album, Last […]

Decatur CD In-Store Performance with Caroline Herring, August 18th @ 6PM

Our friends at Decatur CD sent us some cool news this morning! Georgia resident and rising star, Caroline Herring, will be at Decatur CD this Saturday, August 18th at 6PM for a Free In-Store Performance! Caroline will release her new album, Camilla on August, 28th, but if you stop by during the in-store performance you […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Merle Haggard, Keb Mo & Aaron Neville, Billy Ocean, Sebadoh, and more!

Happy Friday! I don’t know about ya’ll, but this dreary weather is definitely dragging me down. I think we could all use a pick me up! Maybe some extra sleep, good live music, a great brunch at your favorite local spot? Get out and enjoy your time off if you have it. Check out what’s […]

Picture Book and Review: Allman Brothers @ Chastain Park Amphitheatre, August 1

Photos and Review by Amanda Miles The Allman Brothers Band breezily took the stage on August 1, 2012 in the sweltering Atlanta heat. The Chastain crowd was jubilant, happy for the chance to reunite with the legendary band. The Allman Brothers Band are embraced as locals due to strong ties in Macon, Georgia. ABB were […]

AMG Exclusive Promo Code for Boney James @ The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater on Friday, August 31st

In the R&B and Jazz realm, Boney James is known for his contemporary, smooth jazz and crossover success in the urban music world. From Grammy nominations to chart-topping hits, Boney is a seasoned artist that continues to push past genre boundaries. You’ll undoubtedly enjoy his originals, but his classic covers are captivating. Touring in support […]

The Earl and 529 Introduce the Village Pass, Not for the Village Idiot!

By Gini Strobel Photo of The N.E.C. Tell me if this happens to you! You’re out at a great show, the headliner is wrapping up their final song, the music stops, reality steps in, your buzz is teetering, and you’re left to figure out a couple of things. Naturally, this creates a debate with you […]

Picture Book and Review: Jesco White @ Smith’s Olde Bar, July 30

Photos Courtesy of Codi Glancy, Review by Jhoni Jackson It wouldn’t be fair to judge Jesco White’s performance at Smith’s Olde Bar Monday night without mentioning it was the infamous Dancing Outlaw’s 56th birthday, and it was officially his party. But though he was a bit bogged down by booze—it was apparent from the start—he […]