AMG Weekend Picks: Merle Haggard, Keb Mo & Aaron Neville, Billy Ocean, Sebadoh, and more!

Happy Friday! I don’t know about ya’ll, but this dreary weather is definitely dragging me down. I think we could all use a pick me up! Maybe some extra sleep, good live music, a great brunch at your favorite local spot? Get out and enjoy your time off if you have it. Check out what’s […]

What’s Up Thursday?

My best friend is pregnant, and in fact is due next month…Now at my age, I understand that it is not unusual for your friends to be having babies at this time, but for me, it is MEGA weird. The funny thing is that she and her husband are Jamaican, so I find myself sitting […]

5GB With Gareth Asher; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Thursday August 9th

The funny thing about musicians, is that when it comes to their music, they can bare their soul, but when it comes to interviews they stay guarded! Although he might be of a few words below, Gareth Asher is no stranger to the Atlanta music scene, and has shared the stage with Shawn Mullins, Glen Philips, […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

Well, my alarm never went off this morning, which meant that I jumped out of bed frazzled, quickly combed the cowlick out of my hair, and am now sitting at the computer realizing I didn’t put any deodorant on….So now I am the stinky kid. Geesh. I’m going to have to do something fun tonight….Here […]

Picture Book and Review: Allman Brothers @ Chastain Park Amphitheatre, August 1

Photos and Review by Amanda Miles The Allman Brothers Band breezily took the stage on August 1, 2012 in the sweltering Atlanta heat. The Chastain crowd was jubilant, happy for the chance to reunite with the legendary band. The Allman Brothers Band are embraced as locals due to strong ties in Macon, Georgia. ABB were […]

5GB With Kishi Bashi; Playing Tonight @ 529

A lush array of looping and vocal/violin gymnastics… Kishi Bashi’s debut full-length, 151a, is a bright and soaring avant-pop record written primarily on violin – Kishi Bashi’s main instrument which has brought him to record and tour with the likes of Regina Spector, Sondre Lerche, Alexi Murdoch, of Montreal and more. Kishi Bashi uses Japanese […]

AMG Exclusive Promo Code for Boney James @ The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater on Friday, August 31st

In the R&B and Jazz realm, Boney James is known for his contemporary, smooth jazz and crossover success in the urban music world. From Grammy nominations to chart-topping hits, Boney is a seasoned artist that continues to push past genre boundaries. You’ll undoubtedly enjoy his originals, but his classic covers are captivating. Touring in support […]

5GB With The Higher Choir; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, August 4th

According to their Facebook page, Atlanta’s The Higher Choir, plays southern roots rock…and according to their interview below they are having such a great time that they don’t remember most of their shows. Check them out for yourselves at Smith’s Olde Bar. What’s the first gig you ever attended? The first gig I ever attended […]

5GB With Young America; Playing Vinyl, August 4th

Young America are new to our pretty Georgia music scene, but they definitely are hungry. Go support your own when they play Vinyl on Saturday. What’s the first gig you ever attended? I can’t remember the very first show I ever saw but I do remember the first one that my parents allowed me to […]

5GB With Order Of The Owl; Playing 529 August 4th

With a backstory as epic as their name, Order of the Owl brings some of Atlanta’s most die-hard musicians together in one growling beast of a band. Fronted by Zoroaster’s Brent Anderson, the sound is decidedly metal, but drummer Corey Pallon’s classic rock influence and guitarist Casey Yarbrough’s driving progressive chords give new life to […]

5GB With Jill Andrews; Playing Eddie’s Attic, August 4th

As one-half of The Everybodyfields, Jill Andrews, has been in the folk rock/Americana world for quite some time. She is touring around the country supporting her solo career, and is bringing her addicting show to Eddie’s Attic on Saturday. She joined us for our 5GB series before the show. What’s the first gig you ever […]

5GB With Papa Grows Funk; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, August 3rd

“One of THE best and most important funky bands in New Orleans. We couldn’t be prouder.” Quint Davis, producer of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Papa Grows Funk has fused the individual talents of its members into one unique sound, but still retains the first spark they ignited in the beginning while jamming […]

The Earl and 529 Introduce the Village Pass, Not for the Village Idiot!

By Gini Strobel Photo of The N.E.C. Tell me if this happens to you! You’re out at a great show, the headliner is wrapping up their final song, the music stops, reality steps in, your buzz is teetering, and you’re left to figure out a couple of things. Naturally, this creates a debate with you […]