Interview: The Maine- Playing @ The Loft July 13th

By: Shelby Lum The guys from The Maine have been busy since their 2008 release “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop,” including releasing their latest album a few weeks ago on June 4th. Singer, John O’Callaghan, took some time to chat with Atlanta Music Guide about The Maine’s newest album, and their upcoming show in Atlanta at The […]

Interview: Rebecca Pronsky- Playing @ Eddie’s Attic July 10th!

Rebecca Pronsky is a born and raised Brooklynite who plays twangy folk that is as “urban as it is rural, not afraid to be sophisticated” (Maverick). She’s a “poetic lyricist” (All Music Guide), who sounds “more retro than redneck” (Creative Loafing), “like The Smiths relocated to Nashville” (Northern Sky). On stage her performances are “passionate […]

Interview: Keller Williams- Opening Up for the Carolina Chocolate Drops July 12th!

Since he first appeared on the scene in the early ’90s, Keller Williams has defined the term independent artist. Keller built his reputation initially on his engaging live performances, no two of which are ever alike. For most of his career he has performed as a one-man band—his stage shows are constructed around Keller singing […]

Interview: Yellow Red Sparks- Playing @ The Masquerade July 5th!

The California based indie-folk trio, Yellow Red Sparks, possess a staggering ability to take seemingly normal circumstances, rewrite them with an uninhibited honesty and wistful beauty, and turn them into vivid scenes as told through their unique brand of cinematic folk. Originally a moniker for California-based solo performer Joshua Hanson, Yellow Red Sparks now represents […]

Interview: Rachael Yamagata- Playing @ Vinyl July 5th!

By Lindsey Borders Rachael Yamagata’s music will break your heart, in a good way, and will leave you yearning for more of her intimate tunes with piano notes to give that extra somber; yet you’ll be wanting more of her tranquil voice and sound. Rachael’s music is quite profound and as such, that she’s contributed […]

Interview: The Wild – Album Release @ The Drunken Unicorn July 5th!

From Atlanta, GA, The Wild are a bunch of friends who love playing music and sharing in the DIY philosophy of music, art, and politics. ‘We are five friends having a great time playing music together… We all feel the best when we are traveling together and getting to see old friends, making new ones, […]

Interview: Annie Sellick- Playing @ Eddie’s Attic July 6th!

Don’t let her southern drawl, as sweet as biscuits n’ honey, cause you to make assumptions, because there is nothing shy or demure about Annie Sellick’s control – of the stage, the music, her sound, and her audience. Annie is a mainstay at the major jazz venues in Nashville, where she has performed with all […]

Interview: Hunter Callahan- Playing @ Eddie’s Attic July 3rd!

Atlanta singer-songwriter, Hunter Callahan, will be rocking out at Eddie’s Attic on Wednesday, July 3! We had to get the scoop from the blues musician himself! Check out what Hunter had to say about some of his favorite shows, personal performances and his dream lineup! What is the first gig you ever attended? This question […]

Interview: Mike Pinto- Playing @ Smith’s Olde Bar July 2nd!

By Lindsey Borders Reggae-infused and inspired Mike Pinto and his band, brings his sound and vocals to Smith’s Olde Bar on Tuesday, July 2 in Atlanta. Pinto’s musical style blends rock and reggae for an easy and laid-back good time for all who enjoy his music. Joining Mike on his summer tour that will take […]

Interview: Teddy Riley and Blackstreet- Performing @ Essence Music Festival July 5th!

Contributor: Mychael Ball Earlier this week Atlanta Music Guide had the extraordinary opportunity to speak with the award winning and multi-instrumentalist, Teddy Riley. Teddy Riley is known for being the creator of the musical genre, New Jack Swing, as well as being a producer and songwriter to the stars. Being a star in his own […]

5GB Interview with Della Mae, Playing @ Eddie’s Attic June 30th!

By Ellen Eldridge Boston-based Della Mae founder Kimber Ludiker searched for multi-talented, multi-faceted young women with their instruments, blended them together so that their musical and background differences would melt into a deliciously melodic brew, and then threw them into Cash Cabin Studio along with masters Bryan Sutton and Paul Q. Kolderie to bring about […]

Venue Spotlight: Vinyl at Center Stage

With a capacity of 300 people, Vinyl is the perfect music venue for an intimate show with your favorite local, regional or even national artist or band. Conveniently located on the corner of 17th Street and West Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Vinyl is a stellar neighborhood hangout with a friendly staff, sweet bar, moody lighting […]

Interview: Jay Stolar- Opening Up for The B-52’s @ Atlanta Botanical Garden, June 28th

Jay Stolar is a soul singer with an arsenal of heart gripping songs. His live performances hark back to the early days of R&B, when it was an artist’s job to connect to every person in the room. As if being a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist isn’t talented enough, Jay just produced his debut album, which […]

Interview: Toad the Wet Sprocket, Playing @ The Fred July 13th!

When Monty Python’s Eric Idle created the fictional band “Toad the Wet Sprocket” for the program “Rutland Weekend Television” in 1975, he never dreamed that anyone would actually use such a silly name. Fast forward to 1986, when four California teens adopted the moniker as a joke for their first gig at a Goleta, CA […]

The Kicks Release Video for “1984”

One of the most talked about non-country bands out of Nashville, The Kicks, just debuted their video for “1984”. If you watch closely you’ll recognize that a good bit of the video was shot at our fave neighborhood bar, Smith’s Olde Bar! Rumor has it these guys are planning a tour… keep your eyes peeled! […]