AMG Reviews: Cirque du Soleil Amaluna in Atlanta

  The incredible acrobatics and artistic talents of Cirque du Soleil have returned to Atlanta with their second newest show, Amaluna. The name comes from the blending of two words, “ama” meaning mother, and “luna” meaning the moon, and a symbol of femininity. The show, written and directed by Diane Paulus, is a story about […]

Review: Netherworld Haunted House

As a person who prefers to watch thrillers over horror films (my ideal horror movie is The Cabin In The Woods, if that says anything), I’m not one who particularly enjoys being scared. If a preview for a scary movie comes on TV, I either close my eyes or change the channel. My roommate once […]

AMG Weekend Picks 10/10-10/12

The second weekend of October means more fall activities, another weekend closer to Halloween and lots of awesome shows and events! Friday, October 10 Eliza Gilkyson at Eddie’s Attic Eliza Gilkyson is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and activist who has become one of the most respected musicians in Roots, Folk and Americana circles. The daughter […]

Throwback Thursday: 5GB Interview with David Ryan Harris – December 2012

This interview was originally published December 6, 2012. David Ryan Harris will be playing at Eddie’s Attic on October 13, 2014. David Ryan Harris is no stranger to the Atlanta music scene. He grew up here and still cherishes a particular venue. Some may know him best for fronting the Atlanta based rock band Follow […]

Show Preview: Bob Sima

Transformational Troubadour, Eckhart Tolle with a guitar, and music mystic are just some of the phrases used to describe Bob Sima, who will return to Eddie’s Attic on October 12th. He is what Wayne Dyer, Don Miguel Ruiz, and Eckhart Tolle are to books and Rumi, Hafiz, and David Whyte are to poetry. Bob Sima […]

Show Preview: Wiz Khalifa for KSU Homecoming

Every Fall, the Kennesaw State University students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, friends, and community members come together to celebrate the KSU experience and everything it has to offer. Homecoming 2014 is sure to be bigger and better than in the past, as KSU prepares for their first year of football in 2015. This year Homecoming […]

AMG Weekend Picks 10/3-10/5

This weekend has everything from jazz series to country music artists to the opening night of Atlantic Station’s newest Cirque du Soleil show. Keep reading for all of the details! Friday, October 3rd Willie Sugarcapps at Eddie’s Attic At first it was simply songwriter-in-the-round and jam session-styled collaborations, but it quickly grew to become something more. […]

Show Preview: Black Lips w/ The King Khan & BBQ Show @ Goat Farm Arts Center 10/4

Hailing from Atlanta, GA – Dunwoody, to be exact – The Black Lips were formed in 1999 by guitarists Cole Alexander and Ben Ederbaugh, and bassist Jared Swilley. Alexander and Swilley started off their punk-rock personas at an early age and were kicked out of school during their senior year after the Columbine Massacre due […]

Throwback Thursday: Interview with Bobby Yang – April 2013

This article was originally published on April 23, 2013. Bobby Yang will be returning to Eddie’s Attic on October 3, 2014. Melding his classical training with years of Colorado mountain woodshedding, Bobby Yang is reinventing the sound of the acoustic violin. His inimitable sound combines the passion of a violin with the dirt of a […]

Local Spotlight: Eddie’s Attic

In 1992, Eddie Owen opened the doors to Eddie’s Attic with the goal of creating a space to showcase the talents of emerging singers and songwriters. Over the past twenty-two years Eddie’s Attic has changed ownership only a few times, and has been owned and managed by Dave Mattingly & Georgia Music Hall of Famer […]

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New Music Tuesday 9/30

New musics coming at ya for Tuesday, September 30th! Yelle – Complètement Fou (Kemosabe Records)                     French dance-pop group Yelle’s latest album Complètement Fou was produced by Lukasz Gottwald, aka Dr. Luke, the producer behind some of the biggest hits from Katy Perry, Kesha and others. It boasts […]

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11 Must See Shows in ATL This Fall!

Happy Fall Atlanta! Autumn in the ATL is, in my opinion, the best time of the year here. The weather is beyond amazing, I get to bust out my boots, pumpkin everything happens, and some of the best live music arrives! We’ve lined up some the best shows coming to Atlanta this Fall below so […]