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! […]

Interview: Clay Evans of The Cumberland Collective; Playing @ Eddie’s Attic June 28!

The Cumberland Collective is a community of independent singer/songwriters and musicians from across the U.S. All respected in their own right, the band’s 15 members have become their own small community; growing organically into the most creative project in Music City today. Those who attend a Cumberland Collective performance find themselves a part of the community too. […]

DJ Baby Courageous; Spinning @ Mashable Social Media Day June 27!

Rene Dellefont aka DJ Baby Courageous is a DJ who started in Gainesville, FL and has moved his way to performing at local venues around Atlanta. DJ Baby Courageous will be spinning for the second time at Atlanta’s Social Media Day 2013. Mashable is hosting it’s fourth annual Social Media Day on June 27! The event […]

Interview: The Higher Choir – Album Release @ Smith’s Olde Bar June 28th!

The Higher Choir is a 7-piece Southern Rock Band from Atlanta. This Friday, the guys will be celebrating the release of their second album at Smith’s Olde Bar! We got the chance to catch up with Chance of the band before the big celebration! Check out what he had to say. What has been your […]

Interview: Pip – Playing @ Eddie’s Attic June 25th!

Born and raised in Marietta, GA, Pip’s earliest musical aspirations were fostered by his older sister. Growing up in a large musical family Pip learned to play various instruments, mainly piano, sang lead in local shows, and performed throughout the Marietta area. In 2011, Pip was chosen as 1 of 5 select performers from Atlanta’s […]

Tour Talk with the Blank Tapes; Playing the Earl Tuesday, June 25

By Jhoni Jackson Matt Adams’ musical yield is exceptional, like a less eccentric, younger R. Stevie Moore, who he actually shared bills with in Europe a few years ago. Still, the output is freakish. Since first releasing tunes as The Blank Tapes in 2005, he’s amassed hundreds of recordings. (Many collections are available via Bandcamp.) […]