Interview: Matthew Mayfield; Playing @ Eddie’s Attic June 14th!

Written by Lindsey Borders It’s no secret that Matthew Mayfield is one of the best artists you’ll ever see in concert or have the pleasure to meet. His music is genuine and has the endearing quality that invites you to listen to more, and to keep the tunes on repeat. Always fascinated with music, Matthew […]

Interview: Free Time; Playing @ The EARL June 16th!

By: Shelby Lum Fronted by Australian Dion Nania, New York based Free Time has started to carve out a niche for itself in the music industry. Atlanta Music Guide got a chance to catch up with Jonah Maurer and talk about their friendly competition with Gotye, what they like to travel with, and what’s most played on their own stereo. […]

Interview: Joan Baez; Playing @ Chastain Amphitheater June 14 and June 15!

Written by Molly Segers Joan Baez is an American folk singer, songwriter, musician, and a prominent activist. Baez’s recordings include material dealing with political and social issues. Her career began performing in coffeehouses and her fame rose as a performer at the 1959 Newport Folk Festival. She achieved immediate success when she began recording in […]

Interview: Eisley; Playing @ The Masquerade June 13th!

Three EP’s + two LP’s, 15 US tours, three UK tours & one Australia tour later, Sherri DuPree – vocals/guitars, Stacy DuPree – vocals/keys, Chauntelle DuPree – vocals/guitars, Weston DuPree (drums) and their cousin Garron DuPree – bass, are expanding/growing (median age – 22), hitting stride and persist in writing beautiful, lush, melody-charged pop songs, […]

Interview: Family and Friends; Headlining @ The Drunken Unicorn June 12th!

As these things so often do, Family And Friends began as a lowly seedling of inspiration. “Good music, good people.” A stalk gave yield to branches. One became six, a collective of musicians by trade, lovers by spirit. Inspired by a life worth living, the Fam and Pals remained rooted with three ambitions in heart, […]

Interview with Jerry Castle Playing Smiths Olde Bar June 14th!

By: Shelby Lum Jerry Castle isn’t concerned with churning out pop hit after pop hit, or even country hits for that matter. He’s working for something a little bit more for himself. Nashville based Castle said that the way artists try and create popular songs today just isn’t conducive to an artist mentality. So he began to […]

Interview: The Dirty River Boys; Playing @ Smith’s Olde Bar June 12th!

The Dirty River Boys are paving their own road as they travel it. They are a testament to the idea that “if you can dream it, you can do it,” moving with determination ever closer to the light. Above all is their belief in their music. It motivates them and provides exultation for each member, […]

Interview: Christopher Williams; Playing with Con Funk Shun & SOS Band @ Riverdale Amphitheater June 15th!

The City of Riverdale and The Department of Cultural Affairs & Leisure Services celebrates the Rhythm of Summer at the South City Concert Series Saturday, June 15th at 8pm. Christopher Williams, ConFunkShun and The SOS Band will be performing live! Belting out catchy tunes since 1989, Christopher Williams is no newbie to the music industry. […]

Interview: Lindsey Hinkle; Playing @ Eddie’s Attic June 9th!

Lindsey Hinkle, age 27, is a self-taught musician armed with resonating lyrics that are filled with insight into the human condition, as well as haunting and penetrating vocals that seem to echo mercilessly inside your head. She has been writing and performing original material since age 13, and has opened for Shawn Mullins, Marc Broussard, […]

5GB Interview: Jacuzzi Boys; Playing the EARL Saturday, June 8th!

By Jhoni Jackson As far as bands on Instagram go, Jacuzzi Boys (@jacuzziboys) are among the best. Well, maybe enviable is more accurate. Their feed is full of goofiness, rockin’ and rollin’ and, you know, the occasional hang sesh with Iggy Pop. Onstage, however, they’re not so silly. The trio rips through their psych-laced garage […]

Interview: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Playing @ Midsummer Music Fest 6/15

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros is headlining the Midsummer Music and Food Festival this year and we were lucky enough to chat with one of its many members, vocalist Jade, about connecting with the audience, bizarre fan interactions and fitting the whole band onstage. What has been one of your most memorable gigs to […]

Interview with Bruce Willen of Peals playing at 529 on June 8th!

By: Shelby Lum Both Double Dagger and Future Island were staples of the Baltimore music scene, yet Peals, the band that members Bruce Willen and William Cashion formed, is a vast departure from the punk roots of their previous bands. Peals has a sense of serenity to it, the kind of instrumental music you would play […]

5GB Interview: Stephen Kellogg; Playing @ Eddie’s Attic June 6th!

Although his music has been described as Americana, Country-Rock, Folk, Singer/Songwriter, and, somehow, pop, Stephen Kellogg has always thought of it as American-rock n’ roll. It’s a product of his father’s record collection, from Jim Croce and Cat Stevens to Eagles and The Band. Somewhere along the way, he fell in love with showmanship and […]

Interview: Nate Currin; Playing @ Vinyl June 7th!

Written by Lindsey Borders Atlanta born and raised, Nate Currin, is releasing probably his most ambitious record to date with The Pilgrim. Nate’s new album is a lyrical and musical representation based on John Bunyan’s book, The Pilgrim’s Progress, which is one of the most influential books in English literature. After shelving The Pilgrim in […]

5GB Interview: Eric Sardinas; Playing @ Smith’s Olde Bar June 7th!

American blues-rock slide guitarist, Eric Sardinas, is on tour and ready to rock at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta! Known for his electric live performances, we couldn’t help but get excited when we heard he was coming to town. Atlanta Music Guide caught up with the guitarist before the big gig. Check out what he […]