What’s Up Monday? January 27

What’s Up Monday? January 27

Another round of Songwriter’s Open Mic is tonight, make sure to come out and support your local musicians!         Songwriter’s Open Mic @ Eddie’s Attic For over 19 years, Eddie’s Attic has hosted Atlanta’s premiere Songwriter’s Open Mic for the performing songwriter. National and local acts perform 2 songs each, with 3 […]

Preview: Mutual Benefit @ The EARL 2/3

Mutual Benefit, Jordan Lee’s sometimes one-man-band, sometimes sprawling collective, released their debut album, the powerful and heartfelt Love’s Crushing Diamond in December. Various tracks were shared prior to its release to give listeners a glimpse into the lucid, sonorous world of Lee and his chosen collaborators. Now that the compilation of songs is available in its entirety, it’s […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Cody Simpson, Susi French Connection & More!

There’s an old saying here in the South. It goes, “When the world gets cold, go take in some hot jams.” Our suggestions for the weekend… Friday, January 24 – Cody Simpson @ The Loft All the way from Australia, this heartthrob of a singer/songwriter/guitarist takes his special Acoustic Sessions tour to Center Stage this […]

What’s Up Thursday? January 23

Tonight in Atlanta, there will be good music. That music will be played live at Eddie’s, Smith’s and 529. At the EARL, however, they’ll be switching things up and offering patrons a music fix via a documentary film screening. Can’t decide what to do? Understandable. We suggest flipping a coin. Jackson County Line @ Eddie’s […]

Interview: Catie Curtis @ Eddie’s Attic 1/26

Since the release of her last album in 2009,  Catie Curtis has toured extensively, playing a number of diverse venues ranging from Chicago’s legendary Old Town School of Folk Music to the White House. On her new album Stretch Limousine,  Curtis delivers some of the finest material of her career: ten original songs that push at […]

What’s Up Wednesday? January 22

Tonight’s dress code is layers. Lots of layers. Pile ’em on and go peep these fine shows. Jacob & the Good People @ Eddie’s Attic  Although Jacob has shared stages with the epic sounds of bands like Dave Mathews Band, Robert Randolph, and Rusted Root, he still creates his simple style of music with the idea that less […]

What’s Up Tuesday? January 21

Tonight in Atlanta, we’ve got a great songwriter who has been described as “the Latin Norah Jones,” and a second show from the acoustic duo of Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly!           Zara Sky with Special Guests @ Eddie’s Attic Zara Sky has a romantic soul and a celebratory spirit for life, […]

Georgia GRAMMY Nominees

2014 Georgia GRAMMY Nominees

It’s GRAMMY week and we can’t wait to see how many of our fellow Georgian’s win next weekend. We attended the Georgia GRAMMY Nominee salute last Wednesday at Callanwolde where all of the nominees from our great state were acknowledged. Tune in at 8pm on Sunday January 26th to watch the 56th annual broadcast. Here’s […]

What’s Up Monday? January 20

All the way from Wicklow, Ireland, Neil Byrne visits Atlanta tonight, along with a great comedy show at the EARL, and another round of the popular Songwriter’s Open Mic at Eddie’s Attic!         Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly @ Hard Rock Cafe’s Velvet Underground Celtic Thunder’s Neil Byrne & Ryan Kelly will […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Sea Wolf, Freddy Jones Band & More!

This weekend will see quite a few amazing acts hit various Atlanta stages. We hope we’ll see you there! At all of them! Okay, maybe not all… Friday, January 17 – Andrew Brown Church (Sea Wolf) @ Eddie’s Attic Sea Wolf’s Andrew Brown Church will give a special acoustic performance at Eddie’s Friday. Check out […]

Preview: Alex Brown Church @ Eddie’s Attic 1/17

Sea Wolf frontman Alex Brown Church will bring new life to the band’s recent acclaimed LP ‘Old World Romance’ tomorrow night, January 17, stopping into Eddie’s Attic in Decatur during his special solo tour. For this show, he’ll perform acoustic, stripped-down versions of songs on the album which Rolling Stone called “smooth,” “simple” and “delicate” […]

What’s Up Thursday? January 16

Tonight in Atlanta, two super fantabulous local acts, The Shadowboxers and Brandon Stiles, are playing two super fantabulous concerts and professional power pop legend Paul Collins will take the stage at the EARL. So many great shows, so little time… The Shadowboxers @ Eddie’s Attic  Also Appearing: Little Tybee  The Atlanta-based Shadowboxers have a passion […]

Shaky Knees 2014 Lineup Announced!!

As soon as we could spread the word about this year’s stellar CounterPoint lineup, the Shaky Knees lineup dropped! And it’s just as stellar, despite its blatant lack of OutKast. Now in its second year, Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Festival moves to a new location, Atlantic Station, for 2014 with an incredible alternative lineup. The National and Modest Mouse […]

What’s Up Wednesday? January 15

Hello there, Atlanta! What did y’all think of that CounterPoint lineup??? Need some live music to tide you over until April? We’ve got you covered… Fred Eaglesmith @ Eddie’s Attic  Acclaimed singer, songwriter and bandleader Fred Eaglesmith is a genuine iconoclast and true original. It’s the natural result of following the cue of his musical […]

CounterPoint 2014 Lineup Announced!

  Move over Coachella. You’re not the only festival gettin’ some Andre 3000/Big Boi love come spring festival season, stank you smelly much. Atlanta’s own OutKast will headline CounterPoint Festival in Rome, Georgia, April 25 – 27. 2014. Their reemergence into the live music scene has been called the most anticipated musical comeback of the […]