Kopecky Family Band – a non-traditional family, at that – is dynamic, and they wield an equally dynamic slew of instruments. Their thoughtful songwriting is supported by a diverse backdrop of sound. And the musical canvas is covered with broad brushstrokes – ranging from clanging tambourines and guitars, booming percussion, intelligent string arrangements, and triumphant […]
After witnessing an inspiring high school graduation performance by Jay Drummonds and purchasing an $80 guitar from good friend Zac Brown, Kurt Thomas knew exactly what his goals in life were. He decided to make music a way of life. In 2008, he competed in Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star contest. Through the contest, Kurt […]
By Jhoni Jackson Wayne “the Train” Hancock is a honky-tonk hero, a bona fide blessing to both country and rockabilly. Since the ‘90s—and that includes his latest LP, Ride—he’s stuck to his signature guns: earnest storytelling, premium pickin’ and, more often than not, a swingin’ tempo. It makes sense that Hancock’s responses to our 5GB […]
It all started in Athens, Georgia in 2001 during a most peculiar spell when 5 or 6 bluegrass bands circulated the town. The famous Athens, which had once spawned the B-52s, REM, Widespread Panic, and countless other indie, pop and punk acts,was now the home to a competing minority of bluegrass players. The Packway Handle […]
Calling all bands and musicians in the state of Georgia! Chipotle Mexican Grill is teaming up with SweetWater 420 Fest to host Cultivate Beats – a battle of the bands style competition that offers Georgia’s singers, guitarists, drummers and the like, a chance to put their talent to the test for stage time at this […]
By Jhoni Jackson South Florida native Roberto Lange, better known as Helado Negro, has lent a hand to various projects, like mixing Bear in Heaven’s Beast Rest Forth Mouth and producing Prefuse 73’s Everything She Touched Turned Ampexian. But generally, his solo work over the past five years has been in Spanish—until now. On Invisible Life, […]
The Magnetic Music Festival lineup continues to get sweeter! Today, Liquified, in partnership with Disco Donnie Presents, announced that more performers were added to the multi-stage festival lineup. Don’t miss this incredible EDM festival on Saturday, April 20th at the Fifth Third Bank Stadium at Kennesaw State. The Forcefield Main Stage will include a unique […]
If you missed out on tickets to the Alt-J Masquerade show, you have another great opportunity to catch the band on March 6th. Alt-J will be playing an acoustic set in Criminal Records at 6PM. Pick up a copy of An Awesome Wave on LP or CD at Criminal Records before Wednesday (March 6) to […]
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Photos by Ken Lackner. Fans of oysters, cold beer, and great local music gathered at Steamhouse Lounge in Midtown this weekend for the 26th Annual Oysterfest. Music on Saturday was provided by Southside of the Tracks, Neil Cribbs, All the Locals, and Treedom.
By: Shelby Lum March is just around the corner, meaning spring is on the way! Boots and scarves have been fun, but I for one am ready for the sun to shine, and bluer skies. We can embrace the last weekend in February with some great music and an awesome festival! Here are Atlanta Music […]
Sol Driven Train Underdog By Al Kaufman Sol Driven Train is made up of a bunch of happy guys from Charleston, SC who love making music and probably listened to a lot of Jimmy Buffett as kids. Their songs consist of loose, rootsy melodies infused with horns. They sing carefree songs about the glories of […]
By Jhoni Jackson If you’re at all familiar with Cory Branan, you won’t be too surprised by his answers to our 5GB series. The Memphis-based artist’s work follows the storytelling vein of classic country and folk, and his responses reflect how deeply that tendency is rooted within him. He doesn’t give many short answers—he can’t […]
The Postal Service teased us weeks ago with a single image on their site that simply said “The Postal Service 2013”. While we all knew a tour was in store, we patiently waited to see if Atlanta would be on the list. Who wouldn’t want to stop in our lovely city and play at the […]
By: Shelby Lum The UK has been churning out stars since The Beatles, from Adele to Arctic Monkeys to One Direction. The Maccabees hailing from Brighton, England rapidly garnered attention as the new, but different British band to follow. “I think the only similarity is that we play guitar and that we are from England,” […]
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