Trixie Whitley Fourth Corner Strong Blood By Al Kaufman There is a lot in a name. A name can be a hindrance and a help. In Trixie Whitley’s case, it is both. The name “Trixie” may conjure up a Southern girl yodeling and drawling her way through the wonders of trailer park life. But Whitley […]
Photos by Ken Lackner.
RICHARD BICKNELL has been a popular Atlanta performer since the late 1980s. His brand of folk-rock draws from the work of such Texas singer songwriters as Townes Van Zandt, Nanci Griffith and Eric Taylor. Bicknell and his band, The Shameless Lovers, are currently at work on a fourth album, Shakedusting Lazarus. Bicknell’s brand of folk-rock […]
Camper Van Beethoven will be releasing their first record since 2004’s “New Roman Times” on January 22, 2013 via Savoy/ 429 Records.In the second half of the 1980s, Camper Van Beethoven-David Lowery (vocals, guitar), Victor Krummenacher (bass, vocals), Greg Lisher (guitar), Jonathan Segel (violin, guitar, keyboards) and Chris Pedersen (drums), plus late addition David Immerglück […]
Photos Courtesy of Hillery Terenzi
Photos by Rhiannon Bradley, Review by Scott Roberts Originally scheduled at The Peachtree Tavern, Locos (just across the parking lot) became the unlikely venue for veteran alt-country-esque rockers The Bottle Rockets and venerated singer/songwriter Marshall Cresnshaw on Thursday night. But both acts made the most of the last-minute change and filled the small attached room […]
We received some Awesome news today and we’re going to shout it out: Phillip Phillips will be at the KSU Stadium (Kennesaw State University Stadium) on Sunday March 24th! Tickets go on sale via Ticket Alternative this Monday, January 28th at 10AM! Fans will be able to purchase one of three types of tickets including: […]
The Atlanta-based quartet The Sexual Side Effects defy easy categorization, seamlessly combining elements of ‘80s post-punk and New Wave with modern pop and indie, served with a healthy splash of space-rock psychedelia, but the band’s overriding focus is clear: bringing their haunting and majestic brand of music to the masses. They joined us for our […]
Athens indie rockers, The Interns, joined us for our 5GB series before their upcoming show at The Earl. What’s the first gig you ever attended? The first show I ever attended was Travis Tritt at the NFL Experience before the 1994 super bowl at the Georgia Dome. Really inspired my musical development. What is the […]
Cleveland-born DAVID WILCOX was inspired to play guitar after hearing a fellow college student playing in a stairwell. His lyrical insight is matched by a smooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings, giving him a range and tenderness rare in folk music. He released an independent album in 1987, was a winner […]
Arc & Stones is a rock band originating from Brooklyn, NY. The band, comprised of members Dan Pellarin, Ben Cramer, Eddy Bayes and Joe Doino, is set to release their debut five song EP, Arc & Stones EP, February 12, 2013. The EP was produced and mixed by established producer Jeremy Griffith. Each of the […]
In a country where interstates don’t take you to new places, but to the same places, where everywhere you go you’ve already been or you’ve just left, The Bottle Rockets’ new album absolutely nails a sound and a vibe with a palpable sense of place. Lean Forward is suffused with the determination and resilience of […]
On his new release Another Day (Eusonia Records, 2011), ZACH DEPUTY demonstrates his extraordinary ability to perform and record in multiple contexts and conveys the sensibilities of a mature singer/songwriter. Another Day offers another look at Zach Deputy and seeks to help him cross over into other audiences. Rich with ballads and mid-tempo songs, the […]
By: Shelby Lum Alright guys you’ve almost made it. One more day left until you are free for the weekend! Which means AMG has got you covered for anything and everything going on in the Atlanta music scene. Here are our weekend picks for you: Friday, January 25th-Arc & Stones with HBGJ at Vinyl New […]
For the last few weeks, there has been continuous chatter about Camper Van Beethoven and rightfully so as the band just released their awesome new album, La Costa Perdida on January 22nd! The American Alt-Rock band formed in’83 and though side projects and other bands (like Cracker) came into the picture, they are now they […]
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