What’s Up Tuesday? December 31

New Year’s Eve is finally here! We’ve got plenty of local events going on today, ranging from live music to themed parties, so there’s something for everyone. There’s sure to be a big turnout tonight at all of the events, so make sure to get your tickets in advance so you’re not stuck at the […]

What’s Up Monday? December 30

There are just a couple of days left until the New Year, so make the days count, and come out to see some of these great shows we’ve got going on tonight! Zach Deputy w/ Johnny Awesome and People’s Blues of Richmond @ Smith’s Olde Bar On his newest release Another Day (Eusonia Records, 2011), […]

Turn Up Comedy Jam @ Fuego Lounge, January 1st!

Everyone may have plans for New Year’s Eve, but what about New Year’s day? Celebrate the new year with an epic night of comedy and music at Fuego Lounge! Sweat Hotel in association with KDS Entertainment presents Turn Up Comedy Jam featuring some of the funniest guys in the industry! Get your friends and family […]

Q&A with Michelle Malone; Plays Eddie’s Attic New Years’ Eve

By Al Kaufman It’s been a busy year for Atlanta’s preeminent blues mama, Michelle Malone. While she spent the whole year on tour behind 2012’s Day 2 album, she also found time to collaborate with Rocky Mountain Slides to make a guitar slide bearing her name. And, more importantly, she just put the finishing touches […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Mike Willis’ Annual Christmas Hangover Throw-Down, Delta Moon & More!

The holidays are over, and at this point you are probably itching to escape from your family! Why not take a break and head to one of the awesome shows going on this weekend? Friday, December 27 – Fiend Without a Face @ 529 Fiend Without A Face have been rockin’ house parties for almost […]

What’s Up Thursday? December 26

How was you Christmas, Atlanta?? Get anything good? Like, concert tickets perhaps? We’ve got a couple of good concerts in store for you tonight… Coincidentally. Reelin’ in the Dan @ Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta’s latest musical aggregation Reelin’ In The Dan was born out of a love for the timeless music of Steely Dan.  This 9-piece ensemble […]

CD Review: People’s Blues of Richmond, Good Time Suicide

By: Emily Jackson  A sip of PBR evokes images of sticky dive bars, red bandanas, ironic mustaches and hazy Instagrams. Its nostalgia-inducing white can (and, let’s face it, its affordability) has made it the drink of choice for the thrift store combers, the facial hair groomers, the tattooed and the irreverent among us. Another Great […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Please PleaseRock Me, Blind Boys of Alabama & More!

This weekend, all you need is love. And eggnog. See a Beatles tribute at Smith’s or listen to live renditions of all of your holiday favorites! Friday, December 20 – Eddie’s Christmas Special @ Eddie’s Attic  Eddie’s Attic presents a holiday showcase of talent including Ryan Horne, Micah Dalton, Nathan Angelo and Jonathan Rich. Independent […]

What’s Up Thursday? December 19

Akara @ The Basement at Graveyard Tavern Also Appearing: Futexture & Deloscinari  Akara is a symphony for the post-digital age. Elegant composition, detailed psychedelic production, mystical vocals with lyrics beyond language and a deep synth bass. Independent of dance music trends without being unaware of them, Akara combines fragments of Baroque music, twentieth-century minimalism and […]

What’s Up Wednesday? December 18

Several excellent Atlanta acts will take the stage at various venues this evening, two of them to benefit medical research funds. Look at us, getting all do-good-y! Kevn Kinney @ Eddie’s Attic  Drifters, grifters, wannabes, gonnabes and has beens. Country folk. City folk. Workin’ folk. Lend us your ears. Well, not us. Lend Kevn Kinney, […]

What’s Up Tuesday? December 17

Brian Collins and American Young @ Eddie’s Attic Born and raised in West Georgia, Brian Collins displays a true southern soul with his musical presence. Humbled by his modest upbringing as the son of two truck-driving parents, Brian exudes passion and love in every corner of his career. Brian’s a longtime veteran of the industry […]

What’s Up Monday? December 16

Christmas is getting closer,  and we’ve got some great holiday shows to keep you feeling festive!   Ed Roland and Friends @ Eddie’s Attic For the past two decades, Atlanta native Ed Roland has been the front man and heart of the platinum-selling rock band Collective Soul. For Roland’s new project, Ed Roland and The Sweet […]

Interview: Brazos @ 529 12/13

By: Emily Jackson  Martin Crane, the brains behind Brazos, might be the fifth Martin in his family but we’ve got a feeling there hasn’t been one quite like him before. With a tireless creative spirit and a penchant for poetic lyrics, Martin always has a new project cooking. Earlier this year he wrapped up production […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Beatles vs. Stones, Little Tybee & More!

This weekend there are trees to trim, stocking to stuff and parties to go to. But there’s also music to hear! And plenty of it! Get out there, dance, sing and whatever you do… avoid the mall. Friday, December 13 – ATL Collective Presents: Dolly Parton’s Home for Christmas @ Eddie’s Attic   The ATL-Collective […]